usatvline Chapter 259 Unpredictable Trouble, Changping Jun's Trouble
Chapter 259 Unpredictable Trouble, Changping Jun's Trouble
Chapter 259 Unpredictable Trouble, Changping Jun's Trouble
late at night.
The sky was filled with stars, twinkling as if they were blinking.
The waning moon reflected on the white snow, and the moonlight poured down, dyeing the earth with crystal.
In the study of Lord Changxin's residence, bronze lamps and the scattered moonlight illuminated the entire room.
Ying Jing sat upright at the table, on which were the intelligence reports that had just arrived from the State of Chu.
Yan Lingji, Li Wu, and Xiu Niang, the three women, rarely gathered together, and stood beside Ying Jing.
"News has just arrived from the State of Chu. The King of Chu has passed away, and Lord Chunshen was assassinated at the Thorn Gate and killed on the spot by a hail of arrows."
Yan Lingji parted her red lips slightly, as if she had just eaten something. Her red lips were full and slightly moist, highlighting an unusual sexy charm.
"As per His Majesty's orders, our men have already taken advantage of the chaos to leave some clues about the farmhouses..."
The embroiderer spoke softly as well. She wasn't wearing a wolf-head mask, and her slender, graceful figure and charming face created a bewitching reflection in the lamplight.
Ying Jing tapped his knuckles lightly on the table, enjoying the gentle caress of Li Wu's slender, soft fingers behind him, his eyes slightly narrowed.
Even before traveling to Korea to witness Han Fei's succession ceremony, Ying Jing had already received news that the King of Chu was seriously ill and on the verge of death.
However, this King of Chu was quite resilient, and it wasn't until almost spring that he finally breathed his last.
"The matter concerning the State of Chu has already been planned. Luo Wang only needs to follow the plan."
As soon as he uttered those words, Ying Jing felt that something was amiss.
After a moment's thought, he continued, "To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, let Yan Ri make the trip."
The Six Sword Slaves don't have any missions right now, but they are better at direct assassinations.
Using the deaths of the King of Chu and Lord Chunshen as a pretext, chaos was instigated in the state of Chu, while also implicating Lord Changping...
This kind of slightly complicated and dirty work is something that someone like Zhao Gao would find easier to do.
There's no need to worry about loyalty anymore; Zhao Gao is indeed very useful.
……
Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and moon pass by in a flash. Just as the plum blossoms bloom at the end of winter, the weather returns to its sunny state.
Before we knew it, it was early spring.
Changping Jun and the farmers have been having a tough time lately.
The series of recent events in the State of Chu have truly put Lord Changping in a precarious position.
The death of the King of Chu had nothing to do with Lord Changping, and he didn't even care much about it.
The assassination of Lord Chunshen was merely a power struggle within the state of Chu. Lord Changping, though concerned, had no intention of getting involved.
He knew the time was not yet right; it was not the time for him to get involved in the power struggles within the State of Chu.
But... Changping-kun never expected this.
He didn't get involved, but someone "helped" him out.
Forced to participate!
The assassination attempt on Lord Chunshen was related to the peasant family, and the evidence was conclusive!
Not only did some of the assassins use martial arts styles exactly like those of farmers, but a Seven Star Bead Grass was also left behind at the scene when the assassins hurriedly retreated.
A very crude attempt to frame someone.
But the farmers were unable to defend themselves.
The net was merely stirring things up in the shadows, but there seemed to be an invisible, secret force pushing things along within the Chu Kingdom, leading Li Yuan and the various nobles to believe that the Farmer's School was behind it all.
Not only were arrest warrants issued for the leaders and chiefs of the six branches of the Farmer's School, but a large-scale purge of Farmer's School disciples was also launched within the territory of Chu.
Nowadays, the State of Chu has become a forbidden place for the peasant family, and no disciple of the peasant family dares to enter the State of Chu anymore.
"It's kind of interesting..."
Ying Jing was watching the fish in the waterside pavilion of his mansion, while Jing Ni was sewing spring clothes with Xiao Yan'er beside him.
After glancing at the heartwarming scene, Ying Jing didn't disturb them, but gently stroked his chin and pondered to himself.
Li Yuan's assassination attempt on Lord Chunshen was far beyond what he could have accomplished with the assassins he had personally trained.
The Luo Wang also discovered that he was colluding with certain external forces. At that time, Ying Jing ordered the Luo Wang to prioritize investigating the Nongjia.
But now it seems that this external force is not from the peasants.
Neither the peasant family nor Lord Changping were involved in the death of Lord Chunshen.
So... the fact that they are reacting so actively now makes it obvious that some forces are eager to pin the blame on the farmers.
"A hidden force with such influence in the Chu Kingdom, one that even the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) cannot fully fathom..."
This is the external force that Li Yuan colluded with.
"Changping-kun is in big trouble this time."
Ying Jing's lips curled slightly. This time, his plan to use the chaos in Chu to target Lord Changping was not perfect.
However, it seems that some other forces have also gotten involved, reaching an unspoken understanding with the Luo Wang.
The relationship between Lord Changping and the Farmers was actually quite secretive. If the Farmers were only being suppressed in the State of Chu, it wouldn't be a big deal for Lord Changping.
After that, the key was the rumor that suddenly arose in the State of Chu.
Crown Prince Xiong Han was actually the son of Lord Chunshen, and not of royal blood.
Lord Changping, Xiong Qi, is in Qin but his heart is in Chu. He has the ability to be a ruler, so we should welcome him back to Chu to succeed to this great throne!
The rumors that suddenly arose in the State of Chu at some unknown time completely exposed Lord Changping, who was in the State of Qin and did not compete for anything, as if he were a transparent person, to the eyes of many people.
Under these circumstances, even though the Luo Wang (a secret police organization) within the Qin state had not taken any action, there were already many rumors circulating.
Needless to say, the eyes of countless people in other countries have all been focused on Lord Changping.
After all, this is a major event concerning the selection of the successor to a powerful state like Chu!
Lord Changping's attitude may even affect the entire situation of the world.
"hide……"
Ying Jing chuckled softly in the waterside pavilion within the courtyard of his mansion.
Changping Jun hides himself very well, not showing any signs of his abilities, which allows him to occasionally make some small moves.
Now, Ying Jing has completely exposed Lord Changping.
Therefore, he will need to be more careful and mindful of everything he does in the public eye from now on.
For ambitious but incompetent people like Changping Jun, it must be incredibly frustrating!
"Your Majesty... News from the Luo Wang has arrived: Xiong You, the younger brother of Crown Prince Xiong Han of Chu, has been assassinated."
The embroiderer, dressed in black armor, looked somewhat travel-worn and rushed.
Xiong You?
Ying Jing frowned.
"It seems there's a third party involved..."
The rumors in Chu had a great impact on Lord Changping, but there were other people in Chu who could succeed him, and for whatever reason, it was not his turn.
Once the new King of Chu ascends the throne, these rumors will naturally fall apart on their own.
But of all times, at this very moment...
Crown Prince Xiong Han's younger brother, Xiong You, was also suddenly and without warning assassinated.
While Xiong Han might be the son of Lord Chunshen and lack royal blood, Xiong You would certainly not have any issues.
At this critical juncture, Xiong You was assassinated... The identity of the perpetrator is quite intriguing.
Ying Jing frowned slightly. The Luo Wang was not involved in this matter, and Changping Jun and the Farmer's Clan obviously wouldn't be that stupid.
It seems more like the Chu nobles did it?
But doing so would not benefit them at all; it would only make the situation in Chu more chaotic and make Lord Changping more miserable.
Even if there are many rumors and loud calls to welcome Lord Changping back to Chu to succeed to the throne, it is impossible for it to come true and it will not pose any threat to them.
Leaving aside the internal affairs of the Chu state, the Qin state would not allow it, as Lord Changping's position already granted access to too many secrets.
Sudden……
Ying Jing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he unconsciously gripped the warm jade at his waist.
He thought of someone who had both the reason and the ability to do so.