The daily life of a concubine's daughter

Chapter 283 Protecting the 4th Prince

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Tang Zhan and Ning Yuanhou were instantly alert. They spoke at the same time and looked at the branch that Shi Yao pointed to. Sure enough, they saw a few vague black shadows above their heads.

"How dare you spy on the prince's whereabouts in broad daylight!" Tang Zhan glanced at Ningyuan Hou and rushed out to catch him. "My Lord, I'm going to chase the assassin. Please stay here to protect the women, lest the assassin lures the tiger away and comes back to kill him!"

"Thank you, Lord Xiao Tang." Ning Yuanhou looked at the carriage of the Fourth Prince, stood in front of his own carriage, and shouted, "Protect King Cheng and capture the assassin! Lai Wang, take half of the people to help Lord Xiao Tang and obey Lord Xiao Tang's orders!"

The guard who called Lai Wang clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

Shi Yao also ordered half of her guards to chase the people, and the other half to stay where they were and stick closely with the Ge family.

The people of the Shi and Ge families were busy but not chaotic. Everyone shouted, "Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor! Protect King Cheng! Protect the Fourth Prince!"

After hearing this shout, the "assassin" on the tree could no longer stay there and immediately fled.

The branches were shaking, and there was a constant rustling sound from the treetops.

Ning Yuanhou's eyes became fierce: "Sure enough, there is an assassin!"

The branches of several trees began to shake. It was obvious that the assassin realized something was wrong and was trying to escape.

At the critical moment, Ge Qiuheng took out a slingshot, pulled the bowstring to the full extent, and shot it towards the tree with a whoosh.

Plop! A man in black fell from the tree.

Tang Zhan took out a dagger from his boot and stabbed it into the black-clad man's chest. Then he drew his knife, threw the injured assassin to the people behind him, and continued to chase the fleeing black-clad man.

He ran fast and was in the front, but he always kept a distance of five meters from the Ge family guards behind him to avoid being left alone and surrounded by the men in black.

Soon, he caught up with the man in black who was at the back. He took a step forward and pounced on him from behind, knocking him down.

After the two exchanged about ten moves, the Ge family arrived and subdued the man in black together.

At this time, someone in black who was escaping blew a whistle.

This was followed by the sound of chaotic horse hooves.

Tang Zhan said: "Oh no, they are trying to escape!"

Just as Fang finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves was heard from behind.

It turned out that Ningyuan Hou had anticipated this. Because the forest was dense and it was inconvenient to ride a horse, he ordered his men to lead the horses into the forest to prevent the other party from having horses as well.

Tang Zhan secretly praised that the old man was indeed very shrewd.

Without wasting any time, he grabbed a horse, jumped on it, and chased the assassin - no matter whether he was trying to assassinate King Cheng or to spy on Marquis Ningyuan, in short, these men in black had bad intentions, and catching them would be a credit.

In such a peaceful and prosperous era, it is very difficult to achieve military merit!

Mosquito legs are also meat.

By this time, the Fourth Prince Zhou Shao, who had traveled some distance, had received the news. He was horrified and ordered his men to turn their horses around and return to meet Ningyuan Hou.

The joking look disappeared from Ningyuan Hou's face, and he reported the whole story seriously.

Zhou Shao's eyes lit up and he praised, "Second Miss Shi is very perceptive."

As for whether those assassins came to kill him, there is no need to ask, the answer is definitely yes.

Among the people present, his status was the most distinguished.

If Shi Yao could use this opportunity to hold something against the enemy and strike back at the crown prince or other princes, she would have made a great contribution!

Shi Yao said respectfully: "It was just an accidental discovery when I looked up. It is my duty and honor to protect His Highness. Besides, protecting His Highness is like protecting my elder sister."

Zhou Shao laughed and said, "You two are indeed very close sisters! Miss Shi, you are very good, very good!"

After saying this, he ordered the accompanying guards to assist Tang Zhan and others in capturing the assassin.

Shi Yao smiled shyly and kept looking into the depths of the woods. There was no movement in the woods at this time. She thought the enemy must have gone out of the woods and was chasing on horseback.

Shi Mingzhu clenched her handkerchief.

She disliked Zhou Shao and wished he would die, but she also didn't want Zhou Shao to fall in love with someone else and fall in love with Shi Yao.

The admiration and appreciation for Shi Yao in his eyes once again deeply hurt her heart: This is the second time, Zhou Shao, you betrayed me again, so don't blame me for being ruthless to you!

Before this moment, Zhou Shao was so obedient and gentle to her that she felt a little guilty and soft-hearted. But after this moment, she despised herself for not learning her lesson. She hid that guilt and soft-heartedness deeply and built an iron wall in her heart again.

Zhou Shao is not worthy of her trust or leniency at all!

This is a scumbag liar who falls in love with every girl he meets and tells lies all the time!

About half an hour later, Tang Zhan and others came back.

Tang Zhan dismounted, knelt and said, "I am ashamed that I only captured five assassins, two of whom are dead, and the remaining five escaped on horseback. I was worried that the assassins would escape, so I did not dare to pursue them relentlessly."

Zhou Shao personally helped him up and said with a smile: "Heroes emerge from youth. Lord Xiao Tang has done his best. I don't blame you. Can you leave the remaining three assassins to me?"

"They came here to assassinate Your Highness, so it is only natural that they should be handed over to Your Highness." Tang Zhan glanced at Ning Yuan Hou, and seeing that he had no objection, he agreed immediately.

Since it involves the fight between princes, he dare not leave this hot potato behind. It would be good enough if he could help chase the assassin.

Zhou Shao was extremely satisfied, and he praised Ning Yuan Hou and Tang Zhan again: "...I will report this to my father and take credit for you two."

Tang Zhan was very happy. He was finally able to let the emperor hear his name. He and Ning Yuanhou said together, "I dare not. Thank you for your praise."

After being humble, Tang Zhan immediately said: "The assassin was discovered by Miss Shi Er. Your Highness, don't forget Miss Shi Er."

Shi Yao was secretly happy, Tang Zhan was quite discerning.

Zhou Shao looked at Tang Zhan, then at Shi Yao. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the admiration for Shi Yao in Tang Zhan's eyes. He laughed:

"I won't forget it, Master Xiao Tang, don't worry."

The handkerchief in Shi Mingzhu's hand was almost torn!

Why does Shi Yao do that?

How could a concubine's daughter who grew up in the countryside win the favor of the prince and the love of a young hero?

Because she is vicious and scheming?

Not to mention her past life, just in this life, Shi Yao caused her to become a concubine, and caused unrest in the Shi family. Her mother was imprisoned in the family temple, her eight bird had a broken leg, and her fourth brother became a eunuch. All these blood debts must be related to Shi Yao.

She is so vicious, why did she win Tang Zhan's love and the emperor's reward?

Is she worthy?

Shi Mingzhu felt an inexplicable sense of panic.

In the future, she could at most be a concubine of the prince. If Shi Yao married Tang Zhan, Tang Zhan would see that she was talented and had a promising future. Would Shi Yao's status and position be higher than hers one day? Would Shi Yao live a better life than her?

She couldn't just watch Shi Yao ride on her head!

No one paid attention to Shi Mingzhu's resentment and jealousy.

After the assassination incident, Zhou Shao stopped traveling. He tied up the assassin and rushed back to the palace to appeal to the emperor.

Ning Yuan Hou was afraid of revenge from the escaped assassin, so he personally escorted Ge Qiuheng for a while.

Shi Yao and the other two returned to Beijing leisurely.

Shi Yao found the golden wound medicine, handed it out through the window, and said with a smile: "Is Master Xiao Tang injured? I have golden wound medicine here, give it to you. If you are injured, you must not hide it. It is more important to apply the medicine as soon as possible."