The best ring

"Quick, search here!"

"And that alley, go get some people!"

"Search the restaurant in front carefully too!"

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The city of Nanlin is full of soldiers and yamen runners running around in groups. This scene has been going on since last night. They are fully armed and do not miss any corner of the city. Any place that is slightly suspicious is the focus of their search.

The whole city of Nanlin is in danger. The people here don't even know what happened. They just watch in fear as groups of soldiers pass by their doorsteps. Occasionally, their doors are violently kicked open. Many houses have been searched more than once.

The big battle in Nanlin City is all about finding the person who assassinated the eldest prince Zhao Xuan last night. After the thief escaped from the city lord's mansion, the city lord Duan Wanmin immediately blocked the city gates and strengthened the defense at the city gates to ensure that the thief could not leave the city gates.

After ensuring that the thief could not escape, Duan Wanmin increased the search in the city to find the thief.

Although the specific identity of the thief is unknown, through the fight, Duan Wanmin knows that the other party is quite powerful and must not be an ordinary person. At the same time, the person behind the other party is also quite intriguing.

If it was just an ordinary assassin, Duan Wanmin would not have mobilized so many troops to arrest him and made such a big fuss, but this assassin is obviously not ordinary, and Duan Wanming wants to participate in this battle for the throne. Therefore, this assassin with unknown origin but very likely important identity is particularly important.

Unfortunately, after searching for a long time, the soldiers and yamen runners in the city have almost dug three feet into the ground, but still have not been able to find the assassin.

"Look, keep looking." Duan Wanming said to the general who came to report the news: "That person must not have left Nanlin City. As long as he hasn't left, he can be found. Even if the whole city is turned upside down, he must find him!"

It is obvious that Duan Wanming is very determined to find the assassin. Although the general who came to report the news was somewhat puzzled, he still nodded in agreement. This is Nanlin City. Duan Wanming has supreme power and status here, and no one can refute him.

"Wait!"

When the general was about to leave, Duan Wanming suddenly stopped him.

"The assassin was injured and must have medicine. Send someone to keep an eye on the major pharmacies in the city. If you find someone getting medicine to treat arrow wounds, no matter who it is, follow him immediately. Do you understand?" Duan Wanming reminded.

"I understand."

The general took the order and left. The search for the assassin not only did not weaken, but also increased its intensity.

After the general left, Duan Zeguang walked in.

"Dad."

Duan Wanming nodded and said, "How is the eldest prince? Is he suspicious?"

"No." Duan Zeguang smiled and said, "He is scared to death now. He is afraid that the second and third princes will send people to kill him. He wishes that there were as many guards as possible around him. Even when he is sleeping, there must be many people standing outside the door for him to feel at ease."

"This is the best." Duan Wanming said, "Although the assassination last night was dangerous, it may not be a bad thing for us. The eldest prince fled from the imperial capital because he was worried about retaliation. He has long been a frightened bird. After the assassination last night, he was scared to death. In this way, it is natural for us to place people around him."

Yesterday, after the assassin left, Duan Wanming took the opportunity to place a lot of people around Zhao Xuan. In name, it was to better protect Zhao Xuan, but in fact, it was to restrict Zhao Xuan, monitor Zhao Xuan, and prevent him from directly contacting the outside world.

At that time, the frightened Zhao Xuan did not refuse, but Duan Wanming did not feel at ease. He was afraid that after Zhao Xuan recovered, he would understand his true intention and stop him from placing people.

However, from the current situation, Zhao Xuan obviously did not doubt it, which made Duan Wanming finally completely relieved.

"You follow this matter in person and keep an eye on the situation on Zhao Xuan's side. If there is any change, notify me immediately." Duan Wanming ordered: "This matter is very important, you must not neglect it."

"Yes, Dad."

Duan Zeguang is not stupid. He naturally knows the importance of this matter. He also understands that their Wan family is now in the most dangerous and critical moment. If the plan succeeds, their Wan family will become the largest family in the entire Yanfeng Kingdom and even be able to rule the world, but if it fails, their entire family will fall into a place of no return. At that time, I am afraid that it will be difficult to keep a single person alive.

And one of the keys to this plan is the eldest prince Zhao Xuan, so Duan Zeguang dare not be careless about Zhao Xuan's side. Even if Zhao Xuan does not doubt their motives at present, Duan Zeguang still dare not be careless.

"Dad, is there any news from the assassin?" Duan Zeguang asked.

If the most important thing for them now is to control the eldest prince Zhao Xuan, then finding the assassin last night is the second most important thing. The identity of the assassin may implicate many things and expose many people, so Duan Zeguang is also concerned about the assassin.

"Not yet." Duan Wanming said: "The assassin should be very good at hiding his tracks. Our people searched the whole city and couldn't find him. However, he can't escape. I have sent heavy soldiers to guard several city gates. As long as he shows up, he will be caught."

Duan Zeguang nodded and continued to ask: "Dad, who do you think sent the assassin?"

"It's hard to say." Duan Wanming shook his head and said, "It could be the second prince's people, it could be the third prince's people, or even someone else. They want to muddy the waters. Only in this way can they fish in troubled waters."

"Others?"

"Yes." Duan Wanming nodded and said, "The succession of the throne is not just a matter for the prince. For many ministers, this is a big deal. There must be many people who pay attention to the succession of the throne. What's more, there are countries like Shuiyue Kingdom and Tianji Kingdom. They are eager to make our Yanfeng Kingdom as chaotic as possible."

Duan Wanming's analysis makes sense. Even people like them are paying attention to the throne. It is also normal for other ministers in the court to pay attention.

In addition, countries like Shuiyue Kingdom and Tianji Kingdom do not have a good relationship with Yanfeng Kingdom. Naturally, they hope that the entire Yanfeng Kingdom will fall into chaos. That is in their interests. Therefore, it is normal for them to interfere in this matter. Their suspicion cannot be ruled out.