Chapter 522: Assassination
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ning Yuc thought that since it had come to this, she had to return it no matter what. How could her people be bullied?
“It seems that our shopkeeper is very sensible and kind-hearted. In that case, I’ll leave these refugees to you. Remember to tell everyone these numbers openly and transparently. I’ll send someone here to help you.”
With that, Ning Yue was about to leave when she suddenly thought of something and said to the shopkeeper, “You have to remember to share the money with them.”
Hearing Ning Yue’s words, the shopkeeper broke out in a cold sweat.
What should he do?
He had paid a lot. Would he distribute it evenly to these people? There seemed to be nearly too people here.
The thousands of taels of silver would be broken up into ten or twenty taels to each person. It was a considerable amount.
However, the shopkeeper was in a difficult position.
Although this group of people had received ten to twenty taels of silver, what about their travel expenses?
At the thought of this, the shopkeeper carefully asked the refugees, “Where do you live?”
“Our home is in East City.”
“Our home is in West City.”
“We’re in North City.”
“We’re in South City.”
Hearing the refugees introduce themselves, the shopkeeper wanted to die. This group of people was distributed across all four directions. His money!
How many carriages did he have to hire to send them away? Not only did he have to pay for the recent goods, but he also had to pay for the travel expenses of this group of people.
In that case, he had spent a lot of money today. He roughly estimated that it would cost 12,000 taels of silver.
Such a large number was enough for him to cover a year of eating or drinking. His family background was not rich to begin with.
The news of the shop was quickly spread to the palace. When the emperor heard this, his eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the eunuch who had sent the message.
“Are you right? Are you sure those were refugees that surrounded Prince Jin’s Residence? What about Jiang Ying and Ning Yue? Are they alright?” the emperor asked.
If the refugees could come to the capital through layers of difficulties, it meant that they were organized. Moreover, there might be officials in the capital who would receive them.
The emperor also guessed that the official who was receiving this group of refugees had a high position. Otherwise, how could he cover the sky with one hand and let more than a hundred people in?
The emperor was livid with anger. His hands, which were hanging by his side, trembled slightly. “Emperor, don’t let your anger hurt your health!” The eunuch wanted to step forward to comfort the emperor, but the emperor refused.
“I asked you if Jiang Ying and Ning Yue were alright. Why didn’t you reply?” the emperor asked.
The eunuch trembled in fear. He had never seen the emperor so angry.
“Emperor, the Heir and the princess are very good. Princess Mingyue handled this matter very well. Listen to me tell you what happened.” The chief eunuch briefly explained the matter to the emperor.
The emperor’s expression darkened. After thinking about the matter from beginning to end, he understood that this group of people had let the refugees in to sow discord between him and Jiang Ying.
This was because the officials were not the only ones who could let the refugees in. There were also his instructions.
However, at this moment, the commander of the Imperial Guards ran in in a panic. Looking at the flustered Emperor, he suddenly had a bad feeling.
“Why are you so flustered? What exactly happened?” The emperor asked coldly.
“The Prince Jin’s Residence took in those refugees. There were assassins mixed among them who wanted to harm Prince Jiang Ying and Princess Mingyue. The princess blocked a fatal blow for the heir. Only then could the heir escape unscathed.” The imperial guard’s voice trembled.
The emperor’s face was ashen, and he was trembling with anger. What was going on? It had only been a few minutes. Why had the assassination suddenly happened?
Didn’t the eunuch just say that Ning Yue had handled this matter very well? Why did she take in refugees again?
“I’m going to Prince Jin’s residence to visit the princess personally! In addition, call all the imperial physicians in the palace to follow me and bring the best medicine. Nothing must happen to the princess’s body!” The emperor’s face was filled with anger.
Under the protection of the imperial guards, he left the palace.
The assassination of Jiang Ying had caused a storm in the city in just dozens of minutes.
It was not only Prince Jin’s Residence, but even the door of the Marquis of Dingyuan’s Residence was closed, making those who wanted to gather information shrink back.
Actually, only Ning Yue and Jiang Ying knew if this news was true..
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