sbdcsierra Chapter 210 If you can't find Xiao 9, I'll chop off your heads
Chapter 210 If you can't find Xiao 9, I'll chop off your heads
Xie Nanxing rode hard on his horse, looking at the spots of blood that slowly turned into bright red pools that could not be covered by the mud in time. He knew in his heart that one of Xia Yu and Xun Zhan must have risked his life.
Looking at the horse that had died on the road, Xie Nanxing gripped the reins tightly and dismounted. His palpitations had made his face pale, and his steps were weak.
Without fixing his eyes on the still warm horse, Xie Nanxing looked around at the bushes that had obviously been trampled by someone.
Looking down along the bright red line, I couldn't see the two figures at all.
Xie Nanxing turned around and went back to the horse. He first saw the scratches extending from the horse's lip to the entire horse's head, and then saw the dried blood on the horse's back. Naturally, he understood that today's incident was originally a conspiracy against Xia Yu.
Since someone has set up such a plan, the only thing Xie Nanxing can do is to get more people involved in this plan.
It is true that too many people can easily lead to chaos, but chaos can distract attention and win more opportunities for Xiayu to sign up.
After climbing back onto the horse, Xie Nanxing touched the cloth bag around his waist that held snacks, and swung the whip as he galloped towards the Golden Palace.
"The Ninth Prince has been assassinated. Go and save him."
Anxious calls repeated over and over again echoed in this solemn palace.
When those who had been waiting at the horse farm for the result heard Xie Nanxing's words, their intention to enter the dense forest suddenly slowed down.
They only attacked the horse and did not arrange anyone to assassinate Xia Yu.
They naturally became worried, fearing that if they entered at this moment, they might have to bear the blame for others.
The Golden Palace was right in front of them. Xie Nanxing rolled off his horse, followed by countless imperial guards who intended to capture him.
Riding a horse in the palace is a capital crime.
Taking a deep breath, Xie Nanxing knelt in the Golden Throne Hall and said with all his strength: "The Ninth Prince and Master Xun fell off their horses and rolled into the forest. Now their lives are unknown. I beg the emperor to save the Ninth Prince as soon as possible."
Shen Jinmo, who was originally standing in front of everyone and reporting to Xia Hong on the disaster relief work in Dingxi County, turned around and walked towards where Xie Nanxing was kneeling as soon as he heard the sickly voice, regardless of the occasion.
As the distance got closer, Shen Jinmo saw clearly the person who had been cured of his illness with great difficulty. His pale face was covered with cold sweat.
Bending down and holding Xie Nanxing in his arms, Shen Jinmo's veins from his neck to the back of his hands suddenly bulged, and all the murderous desire in his body began to pour out.
Kneeling on one knee in front of the emperor, Shen Jinmo explained the current situation on behalf of Xie Nanxing: "Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince and Xun Zhan fell off their horses and rolled into the forest. Now their lives are unknown. Xie Nanxing has come to ask the emperor for help on their behalf."
"The Ninth Prince and Xun Zhan are both excellent horsemen. I believe that what happened today must have been deliberately framed by someone. Considering that the Ninth Prince was poisoned a few days ago, there are still people in the palace who want to kill the Ninth Prince."
Xia Hong slammed his hand on the dragon throne and looked directly at Xia Ling.
Without sufficient evidence, Xia Hong could not convict Xia Ling, but the look Xia Hong cast on Xia Ling at this moment proved the emperor's suspicion.
The emperor's suspicion can only be redeemed by paying a constant price.
Xia Ling felt so shocked that he immediately knelt down and asked, "Your son would like to ask for permission to personally rescue Xiao Jiu."
Xia Ling was just healthy enough to attend the morning court today, so what happened today was definitely not done by him.
But he didn't mind taking advantage of this opportunity to eradicate the Xia domain completely.
Xia Hong's brows were grim. He naturally knew that if Xia Ling was really found, he would not save Xia Yu, but would kill Xia Yu with a single blow.
"Prime Minister Xun, bring the imperial guards to search for Xiao Jiu with all your strength. All the doctors in the Imperial Hospital are on standby at all times. If you fail to find Xiao Jiu, I will chop off your heads."
This was the first time that Xia Hong had shown his intention to kill in the court since he ascended the throne.
And this intention is for a prince whose biological mother's identity is a mystery and who has never been favored.
These court officials began to feel mixed emotions. The Ninth Prince had not shown any outstanding performance in recent days. The one who caused Xia Hong to undergo such a huge change was of course the Empress of Xianyun Palace who had never been shown to the public.
Even though the Ninth Prince is only thirteen years old now, judging by Xia Hong's handling of the matter today, the Ninth Prince will become a very powerful competitor for the throne of the Eastern Palace and the throne of the Emperor in the future.
The court officials in the hall looked at Xia Ling secretly, and when Xia Ling turned around, they lowered their heads.
It seems that the position of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is becoming increasingly difficult to sit on.
At the height of the afternoon sun, two bloody men were carried from the jungle into the Imperial Hospital.
The doctors in the room examined the patient several times before they dared to present their conclusion to Xia Hong:
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince is unconscious because of a hit on the head. The other cuts on his body are just scratches. I estimate that he will wake up later today."
Xia Hong glanced at Xia Yu lying on the bed again, and his heart was still a little nervous: "What's the matter with Xiao Jiu covered in blood?"
The courtier knelt forward a little and said, "Half of this blood gushed out from the horse that was stabbed, and the other half flowed out from Master Xun's body."
Xun Zhan risked his life to protect Xia Yu. The huge wounds on his hands and back are still being stitched, and his right calf is fractured from repeated pressure.
But Xia Hong didn't ask these questions, and the imperial physician couldn't force him to say them.
Xia Yu is a descendant of the emperor, so it is only right for Xun Zhan to use his life to protect Xia Yu's life.
Xia Hong looked at Xun Xiang who was still waiting in the Imperial Hospital: "Xun Xiang has a good way of educating his children, reward him."
These words were the only explanation for Xun Zhan's dying appearance.
Walking past Xun Xiang who was kneeling on the ground to express his gratitude, Xia Hong left the Imperial Hospital with Shen Jinmo.
Turning his head to look at Xie Nanxing's still unhappy expression, Xia Hong made arrangements directly:
"Wang Heng, I have something to ask you. Nan Xing will rest in the side hall of the Golden Palace first. You two can return to the palace together later."
Today's main show has not yet begun, so Xia Hong cannot let Shen Jinmo leave.
Shen Jinmo bowed his hands and bowed his head, while Xie Nanxing knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
After returning to the Golden Palace, Eunuch Lin first placed Xie Nanxing in a side hall, and then asked the imperial kitchen to prepare food for Xie Nanxing.
After personally pouring hot tea for Xie Nanxing, Eunuch Lin reminded him, "Mr. Xie is not in good health, so you should eat something to fill your stomach. If you have any problems, you can just ask the eunuch to come to our house."
With a smile on his pale face, Xie Nanxing knew that Eunuch Lin was trying to do Shen Jinmo a favor, and he, Xie Nanxing, must not be arrogant.
"Thank you for your care, Eunuch Lin. Please go and do your work. I am fine here."
When Eunuch Lin came out of the side hall and entered the Golden Hall, Xun Xiang, who already had all the evidence in his hands, was bowing in front of the hall and reporting the truth about the horse's loss of control today.