Yang Si immediately rushed forward and questioned her.
"My lord, you already know who the mastermind is? Why did they do this? Why did they want to assassinate my lord? "
For what reason?
Jiang Pengji laughed coldly and said, "This assassination wasn't to frame Xu Bei or Xu Fei. This assassin is only targeting your lord. The assassin's target is me, not anyone else. He has never targeted anyone else. Xu Bei and Xu Fei were caught in an undeserved calamity. Who asked them to be so unlucky and coincidentally bump into me? Speaking of which, the assassin's training was too poor. He was not proficient in martial arts … With such little ability, he actually had the courage to assassinate me? What a waste of my time. "
Yang Si had never expected that the assassin was actually targeting his lord.
Could it be the lord's enemy?
Thinking of this, he panicked. "This matter … should I report it to the Old Master?"
The enemy was in the dark while they were out in the open. It was impossible to guard against them. If he informed Liu She, it would be safer.
"No need, I can handle it. If I tell my father about this, it'll just be adding another person to worry about me. "
Yang Si sighed and repeatedly reminded her, "My lord, don't force yourself. Safety is the most important thing."
"I know."
Yang Si knew that he could not persuade Jiang Pengji, so he could only put the matter aside for now and discuss it later.
On second thought, Yang Si sympathized with the Xu brothers. They were caught in an undeserved calamity.
"… I suddenly thought of something. The Xu brothers are really pitiful. Perhaps they'll break up because of this matter …"
When Yang Si said this, there was a hint of schadenfreude in his tone. It was as if he was watching a good show.
Don't say that he was heartless. Everyone served their own master, so no matter what he did, he would not go overboard.
Wasn't being a strategist a job that harmed others to benefit oneself?
"The Xu brothers appear to be harmonious on the surface, but their battle in the dark is getting more and more intense. Even without this matter, Xu Fei and Xu Bei's battle will intensify and cross the line sooner or later. As for breaking up? Hehe, the leader of the Xu family is already old. How many years does he have left to live? As long as he's alive, the battle between Xu Bei and Xu Fei will be restrained. If he dies and the Xu family hasn't chosen a worthy successor, these two cousins will definitely fight until the world is turned upside down. " Jiang Pengji analyzed the situation calmly and added, "The Xu family has a rich heritage. They may be our future enemy. Now that there was a chance to step on them, it would be a pity to miss it. Your master is very clear about public and private matters. Even if we have a good personal relationship, we can't be careless about official matters. "
Although she had a good "personal" relationship with Xu Bei, she still had to step on him when it came to official business.
Yang Si's mind raced as he asked, "Then in the alliance meeting … are we still supporting Xu Bei?"
Jiang Pengji smiled and turned her head. "Of course I support you. Your lord's words carry enormous weight. I won't break my promise easily."
For the salted fish party, it didn't matter who they supported.
If supporting Xu Bei could maximize her benefits, why wouldn't she support him?
The allied camp stretched for more than two hundred miles. It was a magnificent sight.
The flags fluttered in the cold wind. Jiang Pengji kept a low profile as she returned to the campsite. She was still thinking about all sorts of things.
"I heard that someone tried to assassinate the Lord last night. Are you injured?"
Hearing that Jiang Pengji had returned, Feng Zhen hurried over. Seeing that she was safe and sound, his anxious expression eased slightly.
Jiang Pengji dismounted from her horse. She threw Little White's reins to her personal guard and faced Feng Zhen.
"I forgot to bring you wine. Don't be angry."
Feng Zhen was stunned. After a while, he understood the meaning behind Jiang Pengji's words. He almost choked with anger.
Why was she still concerned about wine at this time?
"Don't worry, I'm not injured. I've gained a lot from this trip. I'll tell you in detail when we return to the tent. " Jiang Pengji walked towards the tent as she spoke. Halfway through, she thought of something and turned to ask Feng Zhen, "You just said … you just received news that I was attacked last night?"
Feng Zhen replied, "Yes. I was just about to rush over to Xu Bei's campsite. I didn't expect you to return first."
Jiang Pengji thought about it and knew that Xu Bei had blocked the news.
If the news was leaked before the matter was resolved and the big boss, Liu She, came, Xu Bei wouldn't be able to handle it.
"Send someone to send a message to my father. Tell him that I've returned safely. The assassin didn't hurt me last night. Tell him not to worry."
Feng Zhen bowed and turned to summon a soldier. He asked the soldier to pass the news to Liu She, who was near the campsite, so that he wouldn't be worried.
When Liu She received the message from the messenger, his heart that had been hanging in the air finally settled down. His brows relaxed slightly.
He waved his hand at the messenger and said, "Go and receive your reward."
His daughter had been saved from danger. Indeed, he should reward the messenger.
Liu She glanced at the sky outside the tent. He frowned so deeply that his brows almost formed a knot.
He knew more inside information than Yang Si. Naturally, he knew that the assassination wasn't aimed at the Xu brothers. It was obviously aimed at Jiang Pengji.
"It's good that she's safe. Ah Min, if your spirit is still here, you must protect her well …"
Liu She rubbed his hands together to generate heat. He let out a long sigh. His breath formed a white mist that drifted into the air.
If there was anyone in the world who hated the "father and son" to the bone, he couldn't think of a second person besides that woman.
"Could it be that that stupid woman has finally come to her senses and knows Emperor Chen's identity? It's been so many years, yet she only found out. Ha! "
Liu She mocked in a low voice. He mumbled to himself, his voice so low that it was almost inaudible.
"It's a pity that she was still one step too late. The current Lanting is no longer a doll that can be squeezed by anyone … "
The corners of his lips curled into a faint smile. Even his gaze seemed to become gentle and profound, as if he could see another world.
"Ah Min, wait a little longer. When Lanting reaches that position, your husband's wish will be fulfilled. Our family will have a complete reunion …"
It wasn't clear whether these words were meant for his own family or for someone who had already passed away.
Two flowers bloomed, one on each side.
Xu Bei volunteered to help and contacted a number of allied forces. This action made Xu Bei's old rival, Xu Fei, feel uneasy.
He received a report from his informant — Liu She's son, Liu Xi, had been attacked by an assassin in Xu Bei's tent last night.
Upon hearing this news, his first reaction was happiness. Xu Bei was going to be in big trouble.
However, after the analysis of his tents, Xu Fei broke out in a cold sweat. His emotions were in a mess, and he didn't know what to do.
Liu Xi had been attacked by an assassin. It would have been fine if he had died.
However, he had been attacked by an assassin and didn't die. Who was the biggest suspect?
Needless to say, this "flying pot from the sky" was directly pinned on Xu Fei. Even if he had a hundred mouths, he wouldn't be able to clear his name.
If Xu Bei fell, he would benefit the most. Hence, he had a motive to be a suspect. He had to bear the blame even if he didn't want to.
However, it was the same problem. Standing in Xu Fei's position, he felt that this was a self-directed play by his cousin, Xu Bei.
"Xu Bei, that hypocrite, is really hateful. He framed me for no reason. What a good show of a thief crying thief! "
When Xu Fei received this news, he was so angry that smoke was coming out of his head.
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