Chapter 1550: Assassin
Editor:Â Henyee Translations
Coincidentally, Qiao Xuan had incurred the wrath of the Deputy Prefectâs wife earlier in the day. However, as night fell, a shocking incident unfolded at the courier station, and the discovery of bloodstains led straight to his residence. It seemed like an open-and-shut case.
Regardless of his protestations, denial proved futile.
âLord Qin, I have grounds to suspect youâre buying time for the assassin!â accused Sun Bai.
âYou!â
The magistrate, relishing the Deputy Prefectâs discomfort, seized the opportunity, stating, âBrother Qin, let them conduct the search. How else will you explain this to Lord Shao? If they find nothing, it will vindicate you.â
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Shao Yunduanâs injury, attributed to the assassination attempt, implicated the Deputy Prefect. Refusing the search would not appease Shao Yunduan, and further consequences loomed, including potential loss of his official position as Deputy Prefect.
Faced with this realization, the Deputy Prefect became increasingly flustered. Struggling to maintain composure, he gritted his teeth, âFine, you may search. But if you find nothing, be prepared to answer to me!â
Sun Bai sneered, âAgreed!â
âYouâve said it!â
âBah!â
Madam Qin, in a panic, interjected, âOld Master, we canât allow this. Why should we submit to a search? This is clearlyââ
âShut up!â
While usually domineering, even the prefectural magistrateâs wife failed to garner Madam Qinâs respect. Fearful of her Old Masterâs wrath, she refrained from further objections, though simmering with internal anger.
Why did it feel as though another slap to the face had been delivered?
It had been challenging for her to intrude into someone elseâs residence for a glimpse, yet they invaded her home immediately upon arrival, even contemplating a search. The humiliation was unbearable.
Her resolve now was to bide her time. When they inevitably failed to locate her, forgiveness would be out of the question. She entertained the audacious idea of compelling Lord Shao and Madam Shao to kneel and kowtow to herâŠ
However, Sun Bai and the others dismissed her with incredulity. Even the magistrate showed no concern for the Crown Princeâs trusted aide.
The Deputy Prefect couple never anticipated that, within a storeroom crammed with assorted items, a masked assailant in black would indeed leap out from a corner, engaging in a fierce altercation with Sun Bai and his comrades.
The guards shouted and encircled the intruder, blocking any potential escape routes.
Dumbfounded, the Deputy Prefect staggered and fell. âWhatâs happening?â
His wife, equally flustered, gawked at the unfolding chaos. âThis⊠this is impossible! It canât be! This person has no connection to us! Heâs merely hiding here out of panic. Yes, that must be itâŠâ
The Deputy Prefectâs hands trembled. Initially inclined to agree with his wife, a sudden realization struck him, widening his eyes in terror. His heart pounded, and he dared not utter a word.
A thought flashed: Was this orchestrated by the fourth prince? The task assigned by His Highness was so simple that even he and his wife couldnât accomplish it. The capitalâs trusted aides dispatched by the Crown Prince might be dissatisfied. Could they have orchestrated this without informing him?
The world seemed to spin, and he nearly fainted from fright.
Observing the fiercely battling assassin, the Deputy Prefect wished for escape or death, where thereâd be no evidence even in demise. At least then, he could deny any involvement.
Though outnumbered, the lone assassin held his own against Sun Bai and the others, leaving them momentarily powerless.
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