Chapter 13: Aftermath
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“This is merely an old servant’s speculation.”
Qian Dafu’s expression was hesitant, though he was far more informed about the news from Chang’an than Xiao Ming.
Lu Fei’s expression was stern. “Your Highness, while the Third Prince may be targeting you, this incident might also be a case of internal and external collusion.”
”What do you mean?” Xiao Ming was puzzled.
”Your Highness, I have always been strict in managing the military. It is impossible for ordinary citizens to carry bows, arrows, or swords into the city unless they are hidden in goods.”
Xiao Ming frowned deeply, glancing in the direction of the Wang family estate. The prominent families of Qingzhou were all there, drinking and making merry. Large shipments of goods came from them—so who among them was colluding with the Third Prince?
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Ming said, “The assassin is dead, and with him, the evidence. These are all just our speculations, but the fact remains that someone tried to kill me.”
”Your Highness, such a heinous crime has never occurred in Qingzhou before. From now on, whenever you go out, you must bring guards for protection.” Qian Dafu was always most concerned about Xiao Ming’s safety.
Xiao Ming nodded. This incident had served as a wake-up call—the world was still a dangerous place.
Unable to reach a conclusion for the time being, Xiao Ming instructed Lu Fei to secretly monitor the movements of the prominent families in the city while also strengthening the security of the prince’s residence.
News of the assassination attempt on the Prince of Qi spread throughout Qingzhou that night.