Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 121: The King of Chu is Assassinated

"The doctor is removing the arrow from the king's body."

When Xiang Liang saw Lingyin Changjing, he knew that he was a man trusted by the king, so he did not dare to hide anything.

"The doctor said that the king may not live long due to this injury."

Chang Jing's eyes were blank for a moment in shock.

Then, without caring about etiquette, he stepped forward and grabbed Xiang Liang's arm and said, "The king is leaving the palace today. Aren't you accompanying him for protection?"

"How did you protect the king?"

Xiang Liang's arm felt a little painful when Chang Jing grabbed it, but he didn't dare to push Chang Jing away at this time.

"Ling Yin, I escorted the king out of the palace today. The journey was smooth. On our way back, a group of thieves appeared from nowhere. They were numerous and all had extraordinary martial arts skills. I led the guards to kill the thieves, but the king suddenly left the carriage at that moment."

Having said that, Xiang Liang also felt helpless.

"The thief hiding in the dark took the opportunity to shoot the king..."

Xiang Liang didn't say what came next, but Chang Jing knew the result.

After releasing Xiang Liang's grip, Chang Jing slumped like a deflated ball. But within a few moments, Chang Jing was once again the powerful Chancellor of Chu.

He gave Xiang Yan a cold order.

"Who is serving at the king's side today?"

"Bring this man here."

"promise."

Soon, Xiang Yan brought people and four eunuchs over.

"After the king was assassinated today, who allowed him to leave the carriage?"

The four eunuchs were so frightened that they knelt on the ground, looking at each other, not daring to speak.

Chang Jing still lost his patience and said, "Speak."

"If you don't answer truthfully, all three of your clans will be torn to pieces."

The eunuchs shuddered all over, and one of them said tremblingly: "Yes, it's the music fee."

Upon hearing this, Yin Fei was so frightened that she prostrated herself on the ground, crying loudly, "Ling Yin, I don't have any."

"The king asked me to check the situation outside, so I followed his orders and opened the curtains to check."

"Seeing that there are many assassins outside, I will report the truth to the king."

"The king was extremely worried after hearing this and wanted to get off the car and hide."

"Slave, how dare you stop the king?"

"Who would have thought, who would have thought that just as the king stepped out of the carriage, he would…"

"These four failed to protect the king, resulting in his injury. Their entire clans will be executed."

After hearing this, Chang Jing looked at Xiang Liang and gave him instructions.

Xiang Liang did not dare to delay at this time, and quickly took the people away to carry out the order of the prime minister.

Immediately afterwards, Ling Yin Changjing arranged for Xiang Rong to take over the guard of the palace.

By the time the court officials arrived at the palace, there was no more panic inside.

Chang Jing was guarding the King of Chu's bedroom. After the ministers arrived, they greeted each other and began to ask about King Chang Jing's situation.

"The doctor is treating the king. We will wait here."

No one dared to object and waited quietly at the door of the bedroom.

After a long time, the doctor finally came out of the bedroom.

"How is your Majesty?"

"The arrow has been taken out."

"When will the king wake up?"

"The king will wake up in an hour."

Chang Jing breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

Then he looked at the doctor and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you with the king's condition these days."

"promise."

Afterwards, the doctor gave instructions to the newly replaced eunuch and took the disciple to the room arranged by Chang Jing to rest.

"Master?"

As the two entered the room, the disciple Zhuomu asked, and Haoxu quickly covered the disciple's mouth.

Then, Haoxu hurriedly looked outside the door and closed it.

"I'm afraid this time, I'm in great danger."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Mu almost cried out in surprise.

"The King of Chu has less than a month left to live. When that time comes, Ling Yin Chang Jing will definitely not let me go. In a few days, I will find an opportunity to let you leave the palace."

"After you leave, take your fellow disciples and your family and leave the State of Chu as soon as possible."

"Master," Zhuo Mu's voice was flustered. He almost cried when he heard the tone of his master's instructions for his funeral.

"Master, let's leave together."

Haoxu chuckled, "How can I leave?"

"You must leave. I will leave my medical skills to you fellow disciples to carry them forward."

"The responsibility is heavy, and we must not be willful."

"Master"

"Remember, after leaving Chu, go to Qin and go to Xianyang to find Doctor Ziyi."

"He and I are from the same school. From now on, you will learn medicine from Uncle Ziyi."

"The Right Prime Minister of Qin is a genius, and the medical books he wrote are truly masterpieces. Senior Brother Ziyi invited me to study with him in Qin. I was thinking of waiting, but who knew I would encounter this incident?"

"Whatever. It's fate and time."

"It is a pity that I cannot personally study the masterpiece of Saint Zhang, and cannot help more people with illnesses."

"When you and your fellow disciples arrive in Qin, you must personally read those medical books on my behalf. Use your life's learning to benefit the people, and that will be enough to make up for my regrets."

"Master."

"I will stay here, and you will find a chance to leave the palace. My fellow disciples cannot live without the guidance of our master."

Zhuomu suppressed her tears and held Haoxu's hand.

Haoxu patted Zhuomu's shoulder, just like when they were little, and said, "Be obedient. Wipe away your tears quickly, and don't show any flaws these few days."

An hour later, the King of Chu woke up. After taking the medicine, Chang Jing led the court officials into the King of Chu's bedroom.

"Your Majesty."

"Ling Yin."

When King Fu Chu of Chu saw Chang Jing, he excitedly extended his hand, and Chang Jing hurried forward.

"Ling Yin, I am afraid that my time in Chu State is running out," said these two words, and King Fu Chu of Chu could no longer help but gasp for breath.

"Leave it to Ling Yin, the State of Chu."

"Stand, Prince Ji."

After hearing this, Chang Jing was overwhelmed with grief. "Your Majesty, I understand. I will invite Master Ji here right away."

Prince Ji was the eldest son of King Fuchu of Chu. His mother had died young, so he was not favored by the king. However, at that time, the other princes were young, and only Prince Ji was the eldest, at thirteen years old. With the assistance of the prime minister, King Fuchu of Chu could still feel at ease.

The court officials also understood the King of Chu's intention and hurriedly invited Prince Ji.

When Gongzi Ji was brought to the bedroom, he still looked confused.

"Greetings to the King, the Prime Minister, and all the court officials."

"Why is Father like this?"

Seeing Fu Chu lying on the bed with a pale face, Gongzi Ji asked.

Ling Yin Chang Jing stood up and stood beside the bed of King Fu Chu with Prince Ji.

"My son has grown up."

This was the first time that King Fu Chu of Chu looked at his child so seriously.

Seeing Gongzi Ji standing next to Ling Yin Chang Jing, he felt satisfied.

"Appoint Prince Ji as the Crown Prince of Chu."

While Prince Ji was shocked, the court officials, led by the prime minister, paid homage to the prince.

Afterwards, the King of Chu was assassinated and seriously injured, and the news that the eldest son Ji was made the crown prince spread throughout Shouchun.

When Master Xiong You heard this in his mansion, he was so angry that he smashed a lot of teacups.

Then why wasn't Fu Chu shot to death?

Only after Xiong You had vented his anger did the retainers offer their advice.

"Don't worry, sir. The ones who should be worried now are the Qu and Jing families."

"They arranged for the assassination of the king. Ling Yin Changjing will definitely track down the murderer. How could the Qu and Jing families let him go?"

After hearing this, Prince Xiong You was overjoyed.

A few days later, Chang Jing asked Xiang Liang to track down the murderer.

The people in Shouchun City were in panic.

At this time, the news that Xiang Yan was killed by the Qin army reached Shouchun.

After hearing this, King Fu Chu of Chu spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted.

There was chaos in the Chu Palace.