Chapter 145

The steward just called the craftsmen and had to arrange guards. He shouldn't come back so soon.

Zhang Zhou's question stunned the steward.

"Ah, ah, I...!"

Zhang Zhou took a step back and said loudly, "guard, take him down for me!"

When the guard leader heard the greeting, he didn't know why. Although he knew that Zhang Zhou had a good relationship with the crown prince, it seemed inappropriate for him to take charge of his family for some reason.

So he hurriedly leaned over and asked, "Lord Hou, what's the matter?"

"Hou ye, I haven't done anything wrong? Is there a misunderstanding?" the steward hurriedly explained.

Zhang Zhou looked around. In the yard, there were only himself and Qing'e, the steward and the head guard, and two guards who were dealing with the dead. At this time, they were all looking at themselves. He had no evidence, but doubted that it was not his own residence after all, and there was nothing wrong with the bodyguard not listening to his deployment.

But his intuition told him that there must be a problem with one of the steward and the bodyguard. He stepped back two steps, leaned closer to Qing'e, continued to stare at the two people, and said to Qing'e, "Qing'e, go and see what's in this room?"

Without hesitation, Qing'e followed the direction of Zhang Zhou to the front of a room. The door was not locked. She raised her hand to push the door. Zhang Zhou suddenly shouted, "stand back!"

Between words, people have rushed to the past. Qing'e was stunned. Subconsciously, she flashed back, but saw a cold light breaking through the window paper. She wanted to avoid the space that had no room to turn. At the critical moment, she only felt that she was pushed away from the side, and the whole person fell out.

Qing'e quickly got up and saw Zhang Zhou fall to the ground and groan. There was a crossbow and arrow on her shoulder. It was obvious that Zhang Zhou had just saved himself.

He was so angry that he rushed directly to the house, kicked open the door and saw a guy standing inside who was preparing to fill with crossbows and arrows.

When the man saw Qing'e appear, he threw the bow and crossbow at Qing'e and was kicked by qing'e. then he quickly dodged close and kicked a foot in the air. While the man hurriedly dodged, he took out his waist knife and split at qing'e. however, he was obviously lost to Qing'e in action. He was kicked in the arm by the ghost of Qing'e and fell off the knife; Another foot hit him, and he was kicking him on the chest, and people flew; After the whole person hit the wall directly and heavily, he fell down. Before he got up, he let Qing'e cut him unconscious with a hand knife!

Without waiting for her to check carefully, she heard a scream outside. Qing'e was shocked and turned quickly out of the house. She saw that the guard leader had collapsed to the ground and didn't know whether he was alive or dead, while Zhang Zhou was strangled and dragged up by the steward.

The other two guards drew their swords at each other, but obviously they were wary of rats and did not dare to approach.

Qing'e's eyes were cold. She clearly saw that a lot of blood flowed from Zhang Zhou's shoulder with a crossbow and arrow, flowing along his arm with a missing sleeve. The murderous spirit surged in my heart.

"Let him go! Spare you!"

The steward didn't have a previous submissive face.

"Hehe, life and death is not a big deal for me at all. The Marquis is is here today. He's just looking for his own death! If you didn't miss it and find the problem, now you can go back to your house safely!"

Green e said nothing and continued to approach step by step. Seeing that Qing'e didn't listen to the warning, the steward was a little angry. His hand was clawed and clasped Zhang Zhou's throat.

"If you dare to approach again, I'll kill him immediately!"

If Zhang Zhou has a knife in his hand, he will be fearless. But when he is barehanded, he obviously feels that he is short of means of attack. Moreover, the key was controlled and felt it difficult to breathe. He quickly gave Qing'e eyes and motioned her not to continue to approach. When Qing'e stopped. The steward's efforts slowed down slightly.

The situation is critical. Zhang Zhou's brain is running fast.

Now the situation is very certain. It is definitely not a thief, but a conspiracy. What does the other party want to do? I can't guess!

Zhang Zhou regretted that he should interrogate the man first. But now regret is meaningless. I really don't have that confidence if I want to get out by force and use my boxing skills.

He tried his best to reduce his tension and clarify his perception, which is also the harvest of "being abused" in Wuxia mountain. His conventional perception has been greatly improved and is much stronger than ordinary people. Although he can't help himself turn the situation around, it's enough!

He clearly heard that the steward's heart fled very fast, or he didn't care about life and death as he said, or he was now in a state of high excitement and tension.

He suddenly thought of something. If the steward dares to do so, he should know that there is only a dead end waiting for him! But why didn't you kill yourself immediately? Does he still have a chance to get out?

The man who shot the crossbow in the room was confirmed by the guard leader's low exclamation just now. It was the old five. This old eight must have been killed by him. It should be what old eight found that made old five refuse to take action! Kill someone, why don't you run away? Why are you hiding in the house? What did the old eight find?

Just now he glanced, the house was full of firewood, and it suddenly opened up!

Old five should have planned to set fire here, but he was found by old eight, so he killed old eight, but old five didn't leave. He should be ready to continue to implement the plan!

He just heard it acutely. There was a slight sound in the room, so he asked Qing'e to find out. Then when the killing opportunity appeared, he gave up his life to save qing'e.

When they found the old five in the house and interrupted their plan, they forced the steward to start, knocked down the guard leader and kidnapped Zhang Zhou!

As for why he didn't kill himself immediately and chose to escape, there can only be one reason. He was waiting for Lao Jia and the steward to come! Previously, their purpose of arson was nothing more than to cause chaos. Whether it causes harassment or coerces him to transfer to Lao Jia, the ultimate goal should be to be disadvantageous to the crown prince!

After Zhang Zhou thought it over, he thought about it very quickly, and then said softly: "silly? What's the use of transferring Lao Jia? The plan has been exposed, and you're still waiting to die here. What's the point?"

He clearly felt that the steward was stunned. Zhang Zhou didn't give him a chance to think. He continued to whisper in a rhythmic voice, "you pig, hurry to find a way to let the two guards leave, so you can escape!"

The steward approached his ear and asked softly, "why should I run?"

"The reason why I came here is to inform you that the plan has been cancelled!"

"The plan has been made, how can it be cancelled? Who are you?" the housekeeper is also very nervous now, and Zhang Zhou's words make him feel that his brain is not enough.

"Naturally, there is a bigger plan! You are the executor. Do you need to ask so many questions?"

"But?"

"Move those two bodyguards away! Come on!"

The steward is a little confused now. As expected, he did, threatening Zhang Zhou's life and driving the two guards out of the yard.

"Come on, let go, shit, you really want to kill me!"

The steward hesitated for a moment and didn't know what to do. Zhang Zhou was a little angry and said, "are you a pig? If you hesitate again, it's too late!"

"Oh, oh, this!"

The steward really let go, but he also secretly planned to kill. Just in case, he saw that Zhang Zhou first stopped Qing'e from approaching, then looked at the crossbow wound, gritted his teeth and took a few painful breaths, looked back at him and said, "the plan has changed!"

The steward didn't understand what was going on. Seeing his sincere behavior, he also put down some vigilance. He asked softly, "how could lord Hou be our man?"

"Don't forget your identity. Don't ask if you shouldn't know!"

The steward seems unwilling.

"Tonight's action plan has been in place for so long. It's too late to cancel it!"

Although Zhang Zhou broke away from the throat lock, he was not sure how his martial arts were. Besides, he was injured. He was so close to each other that he was not sure whether he could retreat. He could only continue to "cheat".

"Now I officially inform you that the plan is cancelled, and you don't care about others. It's too late. You find a way to escape yourself and try to leave Kyoto as soon as possible."

"Hou ye, do you mean I can live?"

"Nonsense, it's not that your life is worth money, but that it's not time for you to die! Understand?"

The steward was almost moved to tears. If there was a choice, who would die?

"But..." Zhang Zhou said suddenly.

"But what?" the steward couldn't help getting nervous.

"Whether you can leave Kyoto is your own business. I won't help you! Don't use online power as much as possible, okay?"

"I understand, I understand!"

"Also, I don't have to look for anything in my house!"

"Ah? But we haven't found it yet?"

At this time, there was the sound of a large number of people running outside, and the steward's heart beat faster again!

"Come on, get out of my Marquis yard, or it's too late!"

The steward didn't have time to hesitate. He thanked and turned away. Just a few steps away, Zhang Zhou shouted, "take your things!"

The steward didn't know what Zhang Zhou was talking about, but he turned around. He never thought that it was a flying dagger! Right into his abdomen. The steward looked stunned. Before he could scream, he was stunned by Qing'e who rushed forward with a knife.

Zhang Zhou stretched out his hand to pull out the crossbow and arrow. He only sucked the cool air in pain and couldn't help but stagger. Qing'e flew over and helped him. Without gratitude or inquiry, she mocked, "you are really a big liar!"

"Shit! How about a little conscience? I'm just trying to live. Quick witted, okay? Besides, what did I cheat you? Money or sex? Ouch! Can you take it easy!"

Qing'e held back her anger, slowed down and helped him out of the yard. She just saw Lao Jia running under the guidance of the guard. Zhang Zhou quickly shouted, "Lao Jia, go back and protect your highness! This is a trap!"

At the first glance, Lao Jia didn't see that it was Zhang Zhou, but he heard the sound right. There were two guards who shouted for reinforcements just now. Naturally, he can determine his identity! He absolutely believed Zhang Zhou's words. There was no need to ask carefully and ordered loudly.

"Come on, ring the Gong! Protect your highness!"

At this time, there is no need to consider what wedding joy!

Zhang Zhou was worried about the prince's safety, refused to bandage and ran away.

The sound of the Gong woke everyone up. Soon someone found a group of suspicious people hiding near the prince's bedroom and immediately surrounded and killed them. Although they were brave and fearless, they were outnumbered and soon killed.

After confirming that the danger was cleared, Zhao Qiying, who had been alerted, dressed and walked out. Knowing the context, he quickly found Zhang Zhou. Seeing that he was pale and hurt, he asked with concern, "are you all right?"

"I'm fine. You're lucky to meet my good neighbor!"

"Why did you shed so much blood?"

Zhang Zhou's naked arm was covered with blood. If Qing'e hadn't stopped his acupoints, he would have lost too much blood at this moment.

"Brother Ying, you won't let your brother's blood flow in vain?"

"You! You look like a financial fan all day!"

Zhang Zhou waved his hand. Although it was not Zhao Qiying's will, everyone sensible chose to retreat. Then he whispered, "there are many things in it. It's not that simple. You must be careful!"

"Don't worry, I'll enter the palace at dawn. Please order a thorough investigation!"

"Brother Ying, do you remember the old eunuch?"

"What do you mean?"

"I don't trust your safety now!"

The eunuchs around me and the steward of the house are in danger! Zhao Qiying frowned and said, "some people hide too deeply and can't notice at ordinary times."

Zhang Zhou nodded. The Royal infighting was fierce, and there were too many infiltration and hidden foreshadows. It was really impossible to prevent it. However, today's incident was obviously premeditated for a long time. During Zhao Qiying's wedding, it was inevitable that people would be mixed. There were places of carelessness and negligence. Seize the opportunity to kill Zhao Qiying! Who would have such courage? He felt that neither the former crown prince nor King Jing dared to make such a great determination.

"Anyway, we must strengthen our defense. Your Majesty must inform us, at least to frighten us. In addition, we have to track down ourselves!" Zhang Zhou whispered.

"What did you find?"

Zhang Zhou said what he had just tricked the steward, and then said, "according to my analysis, the other party should have a strict organization, and there should be their people in Kyoto. Although I'm not sure if they are the accomplices of the old eunuch, I have to find out this time!"

Zhao Qiying's eyes were uncertain. Zhang Zhou continued: "now hurry up and interrogate the arrested people to see if they can get some answers! In addition, I don't know what they are looking for in my house, but it should be very important. At present, these are very important clues!"

"Xiaozhou, my father didn't let me check the last time. I don't know the reason. You have to help me this time."

Zhang Zhou thought and nodded.

"Don't worry, brother Ying, I still have some ability now. But..."

"Are you worried about your father?"

Zhang Zhou acquiesced. Zhao Qiying knew what he meant, thought for a moment and said, "this time, we will act secretly and keep a low profile as much as possible."

"I can't stay in Kyoto for too long. I will arrange for some people to investigate secretly. If you are in trouble, you should do more maintenance."

"Don't worry about it. As long as I'm still the prince, I'll ensure the integrity of your men!"

After that, he touched out a jade pendant, handed it to Zhang Zhou, asked Zhang Zhou to push it out, and said with a smile, "no, you gave me one when you were in Hezhou. I haven't used it yet. Just give it to them at that time!"

This made Zhao Qiying think of their past and look at the blood hole on Zhang Zhou's shoulder. Zhang Zhou followed himself. Today, he can definitely be called out of life and death.

"Xiaozhou, I don't have much to say. I Zhao Qiying won't bear you in this life!"

"Then you should protect yourself first. If you are safe, I will have a chance to enjoy prosperity with you!"

"Hahaha, don't worry! I don't have a memory anymore, and I don't dare to be careless!"

Zhang Zhou was escorted back to his residence by Lao Jia. The squires were almost shocked. They heard the cry of the prince's residence just now, but they didn't dare to move without the order of the marquis. When Zhang Zhou came back, he was hurt by such an arrow and fell to his knees in fear.

"Get up and do whatever you have to do! If you're not young, you don't have a red envelope on your knees!"

Originally, Zhang Zhou wanted to see if there was any progress in Liu Qi's interrogation. As a result, Qing e stopped him.

"Things are not in a hurry. For a moment, you'd better care more about your injury!"

"It's okay!"

"Why did you save me?"

"How can there be so many? Why? It's just a subconscious reaction. After all, I can't bear to hurt a woman in my heart. That would be a man's remorse."

"If I die, aren't you very..."

"Shut up and live well. Although you're not very pleasant, it doesn't mean I'll die! It's just an instinct of conscience. You don't have to be grateful to me."

Zhang Zhou wanted to step over, but Qing'e still stubbornly stopped him. Zhang Zhou sighed: "I've watched many people die before my eyes, and I will be indifferent to it, but I really don't want people around me to die because of me! You think I bought people's hearts or pretended to be benevolent and righteous, these are my true thoughts! I still can't forget those people who died in Wuzhou! I can't forget the child among the exiles in Suzhou! I can't forget the man in Longzhou! I've been blaming myself Incompetent, if I do better, they may not die! One year later, I can't control how you are. I have the responsibility to protect you one day around me. You are a woman, so I don't have the same view as you. You have your task, and I won't embarrass you, but you don't need to stop me! "

Qing'e kept silent and remained unmoved in the face of Zhang Zhou's sincere words, giving full play to the indifference of the "dead man"!

Finally, Zhang Zhou surrendered!