Chapter 1714: The Imperial Palace, the Western Drilling Ground! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The current situation was extremely bad for Zhao Fengchen, as he was practically alone and the target of everyone else. Everyone in the hall could only offer him support from the rear rather than directly, particularly as they were facing the illustrious Army-Shattering War God of Taizong's era.

Though no one in the room was an idiot, none of them believed they could take on the Army-Shattering War God in a contest of intelligence. The previous few incidents had all put the Army-Shattering War God's terrifying intellect and strategies on full display.

If there was anyone who could help Zhao Fengchen contend against the Army-Shattering War God, it was Wang Chong.

The room was quiet except for the flickering of the candles.

The seconds continued to pass. The Imperial Army competition would begin at noon, the largest reshuffling of the Imperial Army in several decades. There wasn't much time left.

”In truth, I'm not worried about Zhao Fengchen. What I'm truly concerned about is the three Grand Marshals!” Wang Chong said.

Everyone was taken aback by these words, but they swiftly understood, their eyes revealing astonishment.

The three Grand Marshals of the Imperial Army all had revered status and incredible strength. No one had ever imagined that the First Prince would strike at them.

”Reporting!”

Suddenly, there was a flurry of footsteps outside. This was already the Zi Period, and the King of Foreign Lands Residence was quiet except for the main hall, so these anxious footsteps rang out loudly.

”Your Highness, bad news! We just received a carrier pigeon from the palace! Two of the Grand Marshals were ambushed!”

The guard was sweating as he rushed into the hall and prostrated.

”What?!”

Everyone in the hall felt like they had been struck by lightning, their faces paling.

”How could this be? When did this happen? The assassins?”

Wang Chong's uncle-in-law, Li Lin, immediately strode over and grabbed the guard by the collar.

The pale-faced guard raised his head and said, ”This subordinate still doesn't know the exact time, but it should have been an hour ago. Our men in the palace are investigating right now.”

Wang Chong's little uncle, Wang Mi, rushed forward and asked in concern, ”What of Lord Zhao? Is Lord Zhao okay?!”

”General Zhao is doing well. The assassins attacked his residence, but General Zhao wasn't present, so he managed to escape this misfortune,” the guard said.

The mood in the hall grew heavy, everyone's hearts sinking.

Although the guard had not identified the assassins, at this crucial moment, it was obvious who they were working for.

Li Lin turned his head and said to Wang Chong, ”Chong-er, the situation has gotten even worse for us. Hou Junji actually sent men to attack two Grand Marshals. At present, our best option is to cause a stir over this incident and make the First Prince delay the Imperial Army competition, at least until the two Grand Marshals recover.”

After spending so long in the Imperial Army, he was no longer that minor commandant of the City Guard, and had a keen understanding of the danger and complexity of politics.

Their only plan was spreading around the news of this incident and having the Imperial Court focus on catching the assassins so that the competition could be delayed.

”It's useless!”

Wang Chong shook his head, his conclusion taking everyone by surprise.

”If the one who made the plan was the First Prince, we would have a chance, but Hou Junji would never give us the chance to delay. If my guess is correct, while it was called an attack, no one except the two Grand Marshals even saw the assassins. And this was the reason the two Grand Marshals were only injured, not killed.

”Tomorrow, the First Prince will definitely say that there was no attack in the palace and that one of the Grand Marshals experienced a cultivation defect while training. As for the other one, I don't know the exact details yet, but although his injuries probably aren't severe, they will be enough to ensure that he doesn't win in tomorrow's contest.”

”!!!”

Everyone had already been left speechless by Wang Chong's words.

”Your Highness, your subordinate will get in touch with the palace and see what's going on!”

Zhang Que seemed to think of something, hastily speaking as he bowed.

”Mm!”

Wang Chong nodded. Although he already knew the answer, he didn't try to stop Zhang Que. All of this was unavoidable. Earlier tonight, Wang Chong had already sent the Grand Marshals letters warning them, but they had been too arrogant and had refused to listen. Otherwise, things would not have turned out like this.

Fortunately, Zhao Fengchen is okay, Wang Chong said to himself.