novelhk Chapter 238: Targeted
Chapter 238: Targeted
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan looked at each other, somewhat hesitant.
Their identities are not something they can tell others casually.
Seeing their hesitation, Di Jie said, "Why? It's inconvenient to talk about it? Forget it, go back."
"No, no, no, Lord Di, I'll tell you, I'll tell you." Lu Shengyuan said hurriedly.
He looked at Lin Wanqing, and after getting her consent, he said, "To be honest, Lord Di, I am Prince Rui Lu Shengyuan, and the one next to me is my consort Lin Wanqing."
"what?!"
When Di Jie heard what they said, he stood up in surprise, "Are you Prince Rui and Princess Rui?!"
"It's genuine." Lu Shengyuan nodded.
Di Jie looked at the two of them and thought to himself.
He knew that Prince Rui and Princess Rui were both popular figures around the emperor, and he had also heard about their ways of dealing with people.
If what they said was true, then he could have a hand in this matter.
"Okay, I promise you, I'll help you with this."
"Thank you, Master Di."
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
With Di Jie's help, they are one step closer to finding the truth.
"But you have to agree to one condition of mine." Di Jie suddenly said.
"What conditions?"
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing looked at each other, feeling a little uneasy.
"I want you..."
Di Jie suddenly stopped and stroked his beard. "I want you to help me find my daughter."
"Your daughter?"
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing looked at each other in surprise.
"Yes, my daughter."
Di Jie sighed. "She ran away from home five years ago and hasn't been heard from since. I've searched everywhere but can't find any trace of her. If you can help me find her, I'll not only help you solve the case, but I'll also owe you a favor."
"Master Di, please rest assured. We will do our best."
Lu Shengyuan nodded. They had no way out now.
"Okay, then it's settled."
Di Jie smiled and said, "I will find out the assassin's background as soon as possible and notify you as soon as I have any information."
"Thank you, Master Di."
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing stood up and said goodbye.
They walked out of the mansion, looked at each other, and saw the determination in each other's eyes.
They knew that there must be a bigger secret behind this case.
Now, they can only investigate step by step until they find the truth!
At the same time, in a hidden courtyard.
The man in black stood in the yard, with a row of people kneeling in front of him.
"Master, the mission has failed."
The man in black said solemnly.
"Good-for-nothing! If you can't even handle this little thing, what use do I have for you?!"
The man in black shouted angrily, his aura cold and dangerous.
The people kneeling before him were trembling and didn't dare to look up at him.
"Master, please calm down. Master, please calm down."
One of them bravely said, "I have already found out that the woman is Princess Rui, Lin Wanqing."
"Princess Rui?"
The man in black narrowed his eyes, "How could she be involved in this matter?"
"My subordinates don't know either."
The man lowered his head and said, "But I have found out that Prince Rui and Princess Rui are investigating this matter."
"Oh? They are quite active."
The man in black sneered, "Then let's give them some trouble and let them know that there are some things they can't interfere with."
"Yes, my subordinate will do it now."
The man quickly nodded and bowed as he retreated.
The man in black stood where he was, watching the people kneeling in front of him leave one by one.
A sinister smile appeared on his face: "Lin Wanqing, Lu Shengyuan, you dare to ruin my good deeds, I will make you pay the price."
At this time, Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan had no idea that they had been targeted.
They returned to the palace and began to discuss their next plan.
"Your Highness, I think we should start with the assassin."
Lin Wanqing said, "Only by finding him can we know who is behind this."
"Well, you're right."
Lu Shengyuan nodded. "But the assassin's whereabouts are elusive. How can we find him?"
"I've thought of a way."
A sly glint flashed in Lin Wanqing's eyes. "We can set a trap and lure him out."
"trap?"
Lu Shengyuan looked at her with some confusion.
"Yes."
Lin Wanqing smiled and said, "We can spread the word that we have important clues and are about to uncover the truth. That way, the mastermind behind this will surely get anxious and send people to snoop around. Then, we can follow the clues and find them."
"What a plan!"
Lu Shengyuan slapped the table and said, "Then let's do this."
So they began to make plans.
A few days later, news came from the capital that Prince Rui and Princess Rui had found an important clue and were about to uncover the truth of the mysterious case.
As soon as the news came out, the whole capital was in an uproar.
Many people are following the development of this case, wanting to know the truth.
At this time, in a hidden courtyard.
The man in black is listening to his subordinates' report.
"Master, there's movement from Prince Rui and Princess Rui."
The man in black narrowed his eyes. "Oh? Did they find any clues?"
"I'm not quite sure either."
The subordinate shook his head. "But they spread the word that the truth will be revealed soon."
"Humph, they are really self-righteous."
The man in black sneered, "You think you can stump me like this? You really underestimate me."
"Master, what should we do then?"
The subordinate asked with some concern.
"How to do?"
A hint of coldness flashed in the eyes of the man in black. "Of course, I'll give them some gifts to let them know that there are some things they can't interfere with."
"Send a Gift?"
The subordinates looked at him with some confusion.
"Yes."
The man in black smiled and said, "Go and prepare something. I want to give them a big gift."
"Yes, my subordinate will do it now."
The subordinates quickly retreated.
The man in black stood in the yard with a sinister smile on his face.
He knew that Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing were investigating the matter, but they would never have thought that they had fallen into his own trap.
At the same time, in Prince Rui’s mansion.
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing are discussing the plan.
"Your Majesty, do you think our plan will succeed?"
Lin Wanqing asked with some concern.
"Of course."
Lu Shengyuan said confidently, "Our plan is flawless and will definitely lead to the discovery of the mastermind behind this."
"hope so."
Lin Wanqing nodded, but still felt a little uneasy.
She knew that the enemy they faced this time was not simple and they had to deal with it carefully.
Just then, a guard walked in.
"My Lord, my Princess, there is someone outside who wants to see you."
"Oh? Who is it?"
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing looked at each other, feeling a little confused.