126 Death Looms 3 (1/2)

”Silly girl.” Jun Xian walked over to Jun Wu Xie, anguish in his heart upon seeing her blood splattered dress but relieved she was safe, as he raised his hand and ruffled her hair in affection.

”Your grandfather is fine.”

Jun Wu Xie blinked her eyes, and feeling the tears well up threatening to fall, she lowered her head and pushed back her tears.

Jun Xian patted Jun Wu Xie on the shoulder and looked up the wall at the Emperor who still stood trembling. ”Rest assured Your Majesty, the assassins have all been rid of, and the Imperial Palace is now safe.”

Jun Xian's appearance had shocked Jun Wu Xie, and had the stunned the Emperor to stare speechlessly at him.

He's alive?

”Uh…..Erm…. My beloved vassal, you have suffered. The Lin Palace has gained extraordinary merit again, and I will not forget it! Men! Covey my orders! The Lin Palace is bestowed a hundred bolts of brocade, ten thousand taels of gold, and the Rui Lin Army is to be awarded commendation for protecting me.” Irregardless, Jun Xian is alive!

Heaven knows, he might have been killed!

If not for the appearance of Jun Xian, his head would not be still attached.

The Emperor was so glad this day that Jun Xian was alive!

Before Jun Xian replied, Jun Wu Xie had regained her composure, and lifted her head to the Emperor. ”Your Majesty, the credit for the events today was not due to the Lin Palace.”

”...…..” The Emperor's heart sank when Jun Wu Xie spoke, and he remained quiet.

”The successful execution of corrupt officials tonight, was due to the meticulous preparation by the Crown Prince. His highness had hidden his intelligence and wisdom all this time, to appear mediocre and unambitious, in order to catch them all unawares and secure evidence of their crimes! The apprehension of the corrupt tonight was made possible only through the unparalleled wisdom, and at the sacrifice of his image and reputation, to be misunderstood by all, in order to drive the Kingdom of Qi to greater prosperity and might!”