Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 164 Hit by an Arrow

Shen Beiqi didn't disbelieve Shen Zhiyan's words.

It's just that she is simple-minded and easily exploited.

If Xiao Wenyuan used sweet words to ask her to help conceal it, she would probably be easily deceived.

Of all the carriages that entered the city yesterday, only Shen Zhiyan's carriage was not searched.

It is unknown whether Xiao Wenyuan was injured at that time.

"Brother?"

Seeing that he hadn't spoken, Shen Zhiyan asked, "What happened?"

Shen Beiqi glanced at her sideways.

There is still no conclusion yet, so I'd better not tell her so much to prevent her from having too many thoughts.

"Nothing, just take a good rest."

After that, he stood up and left.

Shen Zhiyan looked at her brother's departing back and frowned, "Brother, why are you acting so strange today?"

Yueyang was waiting outside the gate with his horse.

Shen Beiqi took the whip, jumped on the horse neatly, and ordered in a deep voice, "Go check where Xiao Wenyuan is today."

"Yes!" Yue Yang responded.

There are only a few days left before the expedition, but there are still many things to do.

Yesterday, news came from the Dali Temple that Liang Yuanzhong escaped from prison and is now missing.

The saltpeter that Liang Yuanzhong secretly transported into the capital has not been found yet, which is a hidden danger no matter how you think about it.

Furthermore, the evidence of Lin Zewen’s guilt must be presented as soon as possible, otherwise something unexpected will happen.

Shen Beiqi rode his horse to the Muxue Teahouse. When he pushed the door and entered the second-floor room, Luo Jue was discussing the Liang Guogong's jailbreak with the third prince Xiao Wencong.

Luo Jue was very puzzled. "That's the Dali Temple. How could they allow someone to intercept the prisoner?"

In the whole city, which department has more soldiers than the Dali Temple? How could they get the prisoner away?

Even if you say it, it will make people laugh.

No wonder Emperor Hongyang was so angry that his beard almost blew off after hearing the news.

"It wasn't a forced robbery. They just worked together inside and outside to steal the property."

As Xiao Wencong spoke, he invited Shen Beiqi to sit down and poured him a cup of tea.

It is said that the prisoner knocked the old man who delivered the food unconscious and changed into the old man's clothes.

The light in a dungeon is dim to begin with, so a little camouflage can conceal it.

Afterwards, the man exchanged clothes with Liang Yuanzhong, and Liang Yuanzhong walked out of the prison gate in broad daylight carrying the rice bucket.

"Could it be... that the prince did it?" Luo Jue asked.

Shen Beiqi took the tea from Xiao Wencong and shook his head, "No."

Xiao Wencong nodded, "I agree."

Luo Jue was puzzled. "Besides him, I really can't think of anyone else who would take such a big risk to rescue Liang Yuanzhong from the dungeon."

Shen Beiqi took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Why do you think the prince wanted to save Liang Yuanzhong? Things are different now. Liang Yuanzhong is now a prisoner. Even if he is rescued, what value can he still have?"

Luo Jue: "He is the prince's grandfather, isn't that a motive?"

Shen Beiqi smiled and shook his head.

For the prince, family affection is nothing more than a bargaining chip that can be used.

When Liang Yuanzhong, the chess piece, lost his usefulness, family affection became just an old piece of clothing that could be thrown away at will, like a worn-out shoe.

"not to mention……"

Xiao Wencong added, "Do you think the prince would risk losing his position as crown prince to rescue his grandfather?"

Luo Jue nodded.

That’s right, the prince is extremely selfish, and he would definitely not do something that would ruin his future.

Who could that be?

It can’t be the second prince, right?

It doesn’t make sense!

Could it be... Luo Jue looked at the third prince Xiao Wencong in front of him.

Xiao Wencong met his suspicious gaze and raised his eyebrows inexplicably, "You look like that, do you have bad intentions?"

Well...it can't be him!

He frowned and thought for a moment, muttering, "Could it be that... besides the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, there is a third person hiding in the depths?"

Xiao Wencong was startled when he heard this, and looked up at Shen Beiqi.

Both of them were a little surprised and turned to look at Luo Jue at the same time.

"Not bad, you've made progress!" Xiao Wencong joked.

Yue Yang pushed the door open and said, "Master, I found out that Prince Xiao was at the polo field outside the city today, and the second son of the Luo family was also there."

Shen Beiqi nodded and said, "Okay."

Luo Jue: "What do you want to do with Xiao Wenyuan?"

Shen Beiqi did not reply. He stood up and looked at the weeping willows swaying in the wind outside the window. "It's cool today. Why don't we go to the polo field?"

The clouds were as dark as ink and there was a cool breeze, which was perfect weather for playing polo.

Luo Cheng was wearing a dark black robe, the corners of which fluttered in the wind. The inky sky made his expression look even more solemn, like a steady mountain.

Xiao Wenyuan stood beside him, holding a silver bow in his hand and a quiver on his shoulder, and said jokingly,

"Look at you. You used to wear red clothes, but now you wear a black robe every day. You are so black that you look like a crow."

"What's wrong with black?" Luo Cheng didn't care, "At least it's not that conspicuous."

This is a truth he learned the hard way.

"Forget it, forget it. You've been sentimental like a girl all day long. If you continue like this, I'm afraid I'll have to use the strict sex rules with you!"

Xiao Wenyuan threw the silver bow in his hand to Luo Cheng, "Come on, shoot a few arrows!"

Luo Yan caught it steadily, pulled out a feather arrow from the quiver on the ground, and squinted his eyes to aim at the target.

The bowstring was fully drawn and the arrow in his hand flew out as fast as lightning.

It was as if it had eyes and hit the bull's eye accurately.

"Hey, it's really boring to play like this every day. We have to try something new."

Xue Ling's brother Xue Tai rolled his eyes and suggested, "How about we play a game of moving targets?"

Luo Cheng shook his head and disagreed, "Swords have no eyes, what if they hurt someone?"

Xue Tai waved his hand and said nonchalantly,

"Hey, there are only three of us in this huge polo field, how could anyone get hurt? I don't care who loses, we must arrange a banquet at Changqing House today, and we must choose the best wine."

A sly look flashed across Xiao Wenyuan's eyes, and he smiled slightly.

"Then I have to see first, how much silver did you bring today, Brother Xue?"

Since the two of them had reached a consensus, Luo Yan didn't want to say anything more.

"Well, Luo Cheng and Brother Xue come first, and I will hold the target for you."

Luo Cheng frowned, his heart full of doubts.

They all have followers, why do I have to do it myself?

Before he could even ask the question, Xiao Wenyuan had already strode towards the target.

He easily took the target off the wooden frame and held it at his side like a shield.

"Wenyuan, this is too dangerous!" Luo Yan said with a worried look on his face.

"Oh, stop nagging. I'll go first." Xue Tai pulled the bowstring tight and the arrow flew out like a meteor.

Although it didn't hit the bull's eye, it was still a near-perfect score of nine points.

Luo Yan sighed helplessly, and had to tighten the bowstring and aim at the target with full concentration.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds came from far away.

The moment Luo Yan's arrow was shot, Xiao Wenyuan suddenly turned his head and looked in the direction where the sound of horse hooves came from.

"Wenyuan——"

With a scream, Xiao Wenyuan fell straight to the grass like a kite with a broken string, holding his back in pain.

His moon-white robe was now stained red with blood, making it particularly eye-catching.

As the sound of horse hooves approached, Shen Beiqi and Luo Jue both dismounted.

Luo Jue looked at the scene in front of him, his face turned pale in an instant, he hurriedly helped Xiao Wenyuan up, "Prince, are you okay?"

Beads of sweat kept appearing on Xiao Wenyuan's forehead, and his face was as pale as paper.

Shen Beiqi stood quietly by the side with his hands behind his back, expressionless, making it difficult to guess his emotions at the moment.

"Luo Jue, why don't you go get a doctor!" Luo Jue said unhappily.