After kneeling to welcome the Emperor, Empress and Imperial Concubine to their seats, everything was carried out according to the tradition of the Five Poison Banquet.

"Perform the routine Qitian Dance to drive away the five evil spirits and ensure your health! Play the music!"

As the palace ladies called out the names, vocal music began to play on the lotus platform.

Fifty-five dancers, dressed in auspicious robes of black, blue and gold, stepped onto the lotus platform.

The Dance of Enlightenment is different from the performance-oriented song and dance, but is a sacrificial dance.

Initially it was presided over by the priestess, and now it should be undertaken by the daughter of a noble.

But by the time the Five Poison Festival was introduced to the Great Zhou Dynasty, the witch lineage had long been extinct, with only the dance remaining for seven or eight generations.

The Qi Tian Dance is long and exhausting, and it is not something that can easily lead to fame like the Flower God.

Therefore, the people who perform the Dance of Enlightenment every year have now become ordinary dancers.

"Tap!"

On the lotus platform, the dancers each occupy a lotus petal.

The black, blue and gold tricolor flower paper in his hand flew up and down, landing on the water and dancing towards the lake shore.

In an instant, it was as if a lotus was blooming.

Thousands of new flowers bloomed in the lake.

The palace maid shouted in a long voice: "May the goddess bless you, wash your hands! Wash away the five poisons and you will be healthy!"

Following the palace servant's voice, Xie Jun could no longer hold back his excited laughter.

He stood up and couldn't help but urge Jiang Li, "Hurry, it's time to wash your hands!"

"The prince is so anxious?"

Jiang Li raised his eyelids and sat in his seat as steady as a rock.

Xie Jun was shocked and his face froze.

He was worried that Jiang Li might become alert, so he hurried to make amends.

He said with disdain: "The earlier you wash the five poisons, the more blessings you will receive! If we don't want to be together, I don't want to be with you!"

Still afraid that Jiang Li would not believe him, Xie Jun deliberately spoke in an angry tone.

"Are you going or not? If you're not going, don't block the road!"

Pretend to leave.

"Well, it seems that I was overthinking it."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Your Highness is right, let's go wash the Five Poisons now!"

After she finished speaking, she stood up, and the father and daughter from Prince Yong's mansion also stood up almost at the same time.

There is no need to be humble when washing away the five poisons, even if the other party is Prince Yong's Palace.

Jiang Li, Chu Ninghan and Chu Mingzhao arrived at the water's edge almost at the same time.

"call out!"

Amid the flying tricolor flower papers, a cold light suddenly appeared.

And the target is, Prince Yong Chu Ninghan!

"Prince Yong, be careful!"

Jiang Li yelled at the top of his lungs, "Protect the emperor, there's an assassin!"

But she didn't move at all, she believed that Chu Ninghan could definitely dodge the hidden arrow.

but--

Jiang Li's pupils shrank, and he pinched a piece of black paper between his fingers and shot out like lightning.

"clang!"

The hidden arrow that was already in front of Chu Ninghan missed the target. It flew past Chu Ninghan's ear and cut off a few strands of his hair.

"Boom-"

It was nailed hard to a small willow tree nearby.

The willow tree was not big, and it broke with two snaps and fell to the ground.

"There's an assassin! Protect the king!"

It all happened so fast that the crowd finally reacted and immediately became a mess!

"You rich and powerful people who take human life lightly deserve to die! Give me your lives!"

Fifty dancers rushed down from the lotus platform with a clear goal, heading straight towards Chu Ninghan and Jiang Li.

Although the dignitaries they meet on the road are also within their attack range, anyone with sufficient knowledge can tell who they are actually trying to assassinate!

Jiang Li frowned and glanced at Xie Jun.

Xie Jun's face turned pale and his legs were shaking. Seeing the assassin getting closer and closer, he could no longer bear it and turned around to run away.

These assassins can definitely kill Jiang Li!

There is no need to drug Jiang Li on purpose!

At this moment, the most important thing is to escape!

All of this fell into Jiang Tan's eyes.

"This idiot!"

Jiang Tan was so angry that he clutched his handkerchief and almost cursed out loud.

The good medicine she had obtained with great difficulty, once it got into the hands of Jiang Li and Prince Yong, even the old monks in the temple would be unable to control themselves.

But at the critical moment, Xie Jun actually ran away!

These assassins can't kill him!

This person who is more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything is worthy of being Xie Yan's brother!

"You're totally fine!"

Jiang Li looked at Chu Ninghan who was dancing with the sword with great vigor, and didn't see any sign that he couldn't withstand the cold arrow.

There was absolutely no need for her to take action, because now the person being protected was her!

Jiang Li's face darkened, "Chu Ninghan, you did it on purpose!"

He deliberately let her block the first cold arrow, and then he repaid the favor on the spot!

"Correct."

Chu Ning replied coldly.

With just one word, he killed one person with one sword.

It really takes the word "brutal" to the extreme.

"Aren't you afraid of being feared?"

Jiang Li lowered his voice but couldn't hide his sarcasm, "Are you not going to give in?"

Chu Ninghan knew clearly that this assassination was staged by the emperor himself in order to test his strength!

In his previous life, Chu Ninghan was seriously injured and undoubtedly chose to retreat.

But now, as long as the emperor is not blind or stupid, he should have confirmed that Chu Ninghan not only has a child, but also his health is gradually recovering.

If Chu Ninghan does not fight, doing so will accelerate the demise of Prince Yong's Mansion!

"Ah."

Chu Ninghan's voice was vague, as if he had said something and yet also as if he hadn't said anything.

However, the attacks became more and more brutal.

Blood spurted three feet.

This is a massacre!

We can get a glimpse of Chu Ninghan's iron-blooded methods on the battlefield!

Jiang Li stared at Chu Ninghan without saying anything. Before she could figure out whether Chu Ninghan was going to fight or not, Chu Mingzhao in his arms covered her eyes.

"Are you scared, Princess? Then don't look! I'm here!"

Chu Mingzhao's little face was tense and his big eyes stared at the bloodstains on the ground.

She was not afraid of death, but Jiang Li was a noble lady and it was her first time seeing such a scene. She must have been so scared that she couldn't speak.

Not to mention her father Chu Ninghan who doesn't understand girls' minds at all!

How could someone kill someone so brutally in front of a woman!

Be more restrained!

"Ah."

Holding his sweet and soft daughter in his arms, Jiang Li's heart softened.

The frustration of failing to plot against Chu Ninghan and being tricked by Chu Ninghan instead faded away a little.

However, he disliked Chu Ninghan more and more.

Where did he find his precious daughter?

Jiang Li sighed slightly and held Chu Mingzhao's hand tightly.

"Isn't the princess afraid?"

Logically speaking, the person who should be afraid is Chu Mingzhao, who is only six years old.

What kind of experience did Chu Mingzhao have to be so courageous?

"Yeah! I'm not afraid!"

Chu Mingzhao nodded, and she muttered in Jiang Li's ear.

"Don't be afraid, Princess. They are all bad guys!"

Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief, dispelling Chu Mingzhao's speculation that he might have seen even more cruel scenes.

It seems that Chu Mingzhao is just brave and young, and he may not even know what a dead person is.

This assassination ended too quickly.

Chu Ninghan alone crushed the assassin.

Instead, it made these nobles who were living a life of luxury in the capital city understand why Chu Ninghan was known as the God of War and also had a fierce reputation as the God of Killing!

"Yong, Prince Yong, you have saved my life! Reward! A reward of ten thousand taels! Reward..."

The emperor's legs went weak. He never expected the result of the test would be like this.

Even if Chu Ninghan is blind, he is still terribly strong!

If Chu Ninghan had evil intentions and planned to rebel, wouldn't we be powerless to resist?

The emperor's face turned pale, but he could not be afraid.

He had to put on a smile and praise Chu Ninghan greatly.

Looking at Chu Ninghan who looked like a murderous god, Jiang Tan also shook his hands in fear.

However, seeing Jiang Li being well protected by Chu Ninghan.

Jiang Tan clenched his fists, made up his mind, and immediately said to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, everyone has been frightened. Why don't we let everyone go to Taoyuan Palace to recuperate first? There is no rush to reward them later!"

It doesn’t matter if Xie Jun ran away, there is still a chance to kill Jiang Li in Taoyuan Palace!

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