The many suspicious aspects surrounding Xu Yin could be easily pieced together to find the answer once his identity was exposed.
While waiting for the progress of the palace affairs outside the East Hua Gate, Fu Zhen had already thought it through. Based on her six years of interaction with Xu Yin, all the details could prove that her speculation about Xu Yin’s faction was factual.
However, the matters involving the Crown Prince remain noteworthy when mixed in.
Xu Yin could hide well in Great Zhou using the remaining forces of the Prince Yi Mansion. But how did they know that the Crown Prince of Great Zhou had fallen outside? And why did they recognize the deceased’s identity on the night the incident happened? Apart from them having had contact with the Crown Prince, Fu Zhen could think of no other possibility.
Of course, even if he had been in contact, it wouldn’t an much because the Crown Prince’s fratricide had nothing to do with him.
However, Mr. Ning’s death is ultimately unclear. And this should be very important to Mrs. Ning.
Now it can be certain that the old master had close contact with the Crown Prince Yang Yi. But since the old master knew he was the fallen Crown Prince and secretly protected him into the capital, why didn’t he directly arrange for the Crown Prince to et the Emperor? Instead, he had his daughter secretly receive him?
Even if he wanted to take the opportunity to earn Mrs. Ning so favor, it wouldn’t delay the old master from sending the Crown Prince to et the Empress.
"I have not seen Yang Yi," Xu Yin said, "On the night of the bloodshed, Lian Rong was with . When Zhang Shicheng ca to inquire with people, he was in the room. Zhang Shicheng also knew my identity; after asking a few subtle questions, he left. Because we were nearby, Lian Rong suggested that we go check the scene.
"I sent the guard to hide in the dark and saw people from Yang Zhan take several belongings from the deceased, including that fan. At that ti, they opened the fan under the light, so I also knew the characteristics of the fan. Lian Rong, upon hearing the phoenix on the fan, said it was sothing of the Great Zhou Imperial Family."
At this point, he couldn’t help but frown. For so reason, although he was just answering Fu Zhen’s question, he thought of Lian Rong again.
Fu Zhen tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Are you thinking about your confidant?"
Xu Yin’s heart sank, and he stood up, "What do you an?"
As soon as he said this, his knee went weak, and he fell back onto the stone bench!
He was stunned for a mont, trying to stand up again, only to find that when he had just stood up, he sat back down again!
He held his breath for a mont, suddenly lifted his head, "... What did you do to ?"
Fu Zhen curled her lips, "Take a guess?"
Xu Yin gritted his teeth, his gaze suddenly sharpened as he reached for the sword in her hand at an incredibly fast speed!
But as soon as he tried to put strength into his legs, he toppled to the ground!
Trying to lift his foot again, another wave of weakness overtook him!
He glared at Fu Zhen, "Did you poison the sword?!"
"Not exactly poison," Fu Zhen, standing still, looked at him, "It’s just the Soft Muscle Powder from the Liang Family.
"—Yes! It’s the sa Soft Muscle Powder I gave you back then to save your life, but you used it against in the temple to make lose my martial arts."
All the vitality in Xu Yin dissipated!
The scene from seven years ago of Liang Ning lying powerless on the ground suddenly replayed in front of him!
The calm look of Fu Zhen in front of him, though expressionless, appeared like a deadly ghost!
"Master!"
The two guards observing from the rooftop leapt into the courtyard, one supporting Xu Yin, while the other pointed a sword at Fu Zhen!
"Is this why you didn’t kill with a single sword just now? Is this the reason you said so much to ?" Xu Yin’s throat quivered, "So you were waiting for the Soft Muscle Powder to take effect?!"
Fu Zhen sneered, "Not realizing until now, isn’t it too late? Everything you endure today is your retribution!"
"What right do you have to talk about my retribution!" Xu Yin blurted out, "You were born into noble birth, you were born when the world had settled, regarded as a lucky star by the Empress and your family! You received everyone’s love, never knowing what it’s like to be displaced!
"You haven’t experienced hiding in a cave on a snowy night, with assassins chasing on the outside! Not daring to draw attention, so no charcoal fire, afraid of leaving footprints, not daring to go out to find food! You can only hug your arms tightly for warmth, and when sleepy, you tuck all your limbs into your clothes for a little warmth!
"You also don’t know the feeling of finally finding a mountain to settle down, thinking you can stay there long-term, but the governnt from the mountains below cos to search and check household registration every so often. So, to be ready to hide and cover up at any ti, you must roll up your bedding every ti you wake up, not daring to prepare much luggage because chances are you’ll have to grab your bedding in the middle of the night and move imdiately!
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