Chapter 302 Unknown Identity
Chapter 302 Unknown Identity
The next morning, the sun shone dappled on the bluestone road of the Second Prince's residence, and the breeze blew gently, bringing a barely perceptible coolness.
The seventh prince was dressed in gorgeous clothes and walked hurriedly with an unconcealable anxiety on his face. He walked through the winding corridors and headed straight for the quiet courtyard where Lin Congyun was.
In the courtyard, Lin Congyun was sipping fragrant tea leisurely, his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything in the world.
Seeing the Seventh Prince coming in hurriedly, she gently put down the teacup, raised a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, and motioned for him to sit down.
"Brother, I have a favor to ask of you." The Seventh Prince bowed and saluted, his tone somewhat anxious, "The scenery outside the city is very beautiful these days, I would like to invite you to go sightseeing together, what do you think?"
Lin Congyun's eyes flickered slightly, and he understood something in his heart, but he remained calm and said lightly: "Oh? It's rare for you to have such a refined taste. But, I'm a little tired recently, I'm afraid I can't accompany you to enjoy it."
After hearing this, the Seventh Prince showed a hint of imperceptible anxiety, but soon returned to normal. He smiled and continued, "Brother, I know you have been busy recently, but this trip is actually to let you relax and relieve your fatigue. Besides, the scenery outside the city is really beautiful, it would be a pity to miss it."
Lin Congyun sighed softly, as if moved by the Seventh Prince's words. She gently stroked the teacup in her hand, looking deeply into the distance, as if weighing something.
After a moment, she slowly said, "In that case, then I'll do as you say."
When the Seventh Prince heard this, a subtle look of triumph flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He bowed and his voice was more sincere: "Thank you for your help, Second Brother. I will make sure that your trip is worthwhile."
Lin Congyun smiled slightly, and that smile hid so many unknown meanings.
A quarter of an hour later, the carriage from the Second Prince's Mansion slowly drove out of the city gate and headed towards the mountain forest outside the city, which was said to have beautiful scenery.
Inside the car, Lin Congyun was dressed in elegant clothes, with a serene expression on his face. He held an ancient book in his hand and occasionally looked out the window, his eyes flashing with wisdom.
The seventh prince sat aside, seemingly talking to Lin Congyun in a relaxed manner, but in fact he was secretly planning every next step in his mind.
However, he did not realize that the carriage was already surrounded by guards carefully arranged by Fang Xinfeng. Their presence was like an invisible net, quietly resolving all potential dangers.
As the carriage went deeper into the forest, the surroundings gradually became quiet and mysterious.
A hint of cunning flashed in the eyes of the Seventh Prince. He quietly observed Lin Congyun's reaction, trying to find the best time.
However, Lin Congyun remained calm and composed throughout, as if he was unaware of the impending danger.
At this moment, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounds suddenly rang out, breaking the tranquility of the forest.
Immediately afterwards, a group of men in black emerged from all directions, the shining blades in their hands flashing coldly in the sunlight.
When the Seventh Prince saw this, he was secretly pleased with himself, for he thought his plan was finally going to succeed.
However, just as he was about to see Lin Congyun panic, he unexpectedly discovered that Lin Congyun still remained calm and composed.
At the same time, the guards around the carriage appeared like ghosts, and they fought with the men in black with agility. For a while, the mountains and forests were filled with the flash of swords and the sound of killing.
The Seventh Prince was stunned. He couldn't believe his eyes.
My plan was obviously flawless, so why did so many guards suddenly appear?
At this moment, Fang Xinfeng walked out from the darkness. He looked at the Seventh Prince with a cold gaze, and a mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Seventh Prince, do you really think that no one knows about your plan?"
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Prince's face turned pale. He understood that his every move was under the control of Lin Congyun and Fang Xinfeng.
"I...I..." He stammered and tried to explain, but found that he had nothing to say.
Lin Congyun slowly walked out of the carriage. She looked at the Seventh Prince with deep eyes, her voice full of disappointment and anger: "Xiaoqi, I have always regarded you as my dearest brother, but I didn't expect that you would want to kill me."
"I...I..." The Seventh Prince was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground. He didn't dare to look into Lin Congyun's eyes. He could only lower his head and endure it all silently.
"Take him back." Lin Congyun waved his hand and turned to walk towards the carriage.
The seventh prince was taken away by the guards, and peace returned to the mountains and forests.
The carriage started again and headed towards the Second Prince's residence.
After returning to the Second Prince's residence, Lin Congyun was not in a hurry to rest, but went into the dungeon with Fang Xinfeng and Feng Lieyang.
Lin Congyun came to the cell where the seventh prince was imprisoned. His eyes passed through the iron bars and fell on his brother who was once full of vigor and vitality. At this moment, he was only dejected.
"Seventh brother, you and I used to have a deep brotherly love, but it has ended up like this today. Although I am confused and saddened, I still need to get to the bottom of it." Lin Congyun glanced at the Seventh Prince lying on the ground.
When the Seventh Prince heard this, his body trembled slightly, and he slowly raised his head, his eyes full of complex expressions, both regretful and unwilling. "Second brother, I..." He hesitated as if he was struggling.
Lin Congyun sighed softly and continued, "Who are those men in black? How did you collude with them?" Although her words were gentle, they carried an irresistible force.
The Seventh Prince closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was organizing his thoughts.
When he opened his eyes again, his eyes were full of determination. "Those men in black are...are..."
Before the Seventh Prince could finish his words, a voice came from outside.
The sound of hurried and heavy footsteps, accompanied by the clinking of iron, came from far away and interrupted the words of the Seventh Prince.
Lin Congyun frowned slightly and turned to look outside the cell. He saw a guard running in in a panic. He said in a hurry, "Your Highness, it's bad! A group of unidentified people suddenly came outside the mansion and are trying to force their way in. The guards can't hold them back!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Xinfeng and Feng Lieyang immediately exchanged solemn glances and quickly retreated to Lin Congyun's side, ready to deal with any emergencies.
Lin Congyun slowly turned around and looked directly at the panicked guard. "Unidentified person? How many people did he bring with him?"
The guard replied tremblingly, "They are numerous and well-trained. It seems they are well prepared. Their attack is fierce. I'm afraid our manpower will not be able to hold out for long."
Feng Lieyang said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, we cannot stay here for long. We need to evacuate to a safe place as soon as possible."
Fang Xinfeng also looked worried.
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