Chapter 394 - Captured
Chapter 394: Captured
Under the encirclement of the elite soldiers, the assassins could only grit their teeth and try their best to break out.
The leader of the elite troops was someone Su Xiaolu knew. It was Jin Qi, Zhou Zhi’s underling.
“Xiaolu, what is it?”
Su Chong asked Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu said to Su Chong, “Brother, that group of killers was surrounded by an army. I’ll go over and help.”
Qi Xingfeng was infuriated when he heard that. He immediately turned around and walked out. He was going to beat these damn killers to death.
Qi Xingfeng vented all his anger on the assassins. He didn’t show any mercy at all. After being stabbed by him, almost all his bones were cut off with only a little flesh.
It was as if he was possessed by a god of death.
“Cousin Xingfeng, don’t kill them all. Leave them alive for questioning.”
Su Xiaolu saw that Qi Xingfeng’s eyes were bloodshot and quickly shouted.
Qi Xingfeng paused for a moment, and the unhappiness in his heart was swept away. He agreed happily. “Don’t worry, little cousin. None of them can escape.”
When Qi Xingfeng was in a good mood, he didn’t kill the assassins. Instead, he broke their bones and screams could be heard.
After a round of dismantling, the killers could not move at all. Their jaws were dislocated, and they could not even commit suicide by taking poison.
Before long, almost all the assassins were killed, leaving a few alive. Qi Xingfeng was the one who broke all their bones.
“Thank you, Miss Su, for helping the city guards eliminate these killers.”
Jin Qi thanked her respectfully. He smiled at Su Xiaolu and pretended not to know anything.
“There’s no need to thank me. I don’t know where these people came from. They wanted to kill my entire family tonight, so we chased them out. I didn’t expect to meet you guys patrolling the night.”
Su Xiaolu smiled and said nothing else.
She already knew that Zhou Zhi had someone secretly watching her family. At first, she suspected that it was Zhou Zhi’s people. After all, the general examination would begin in a few days.
But now that Jin Qi made a move, it proved that these people were not Zhou Zhi’s.
If it was not Zhou Zhi, who else could it be?
Su Xiaolu’s gaze landed on the killer who had been dismantled by Qi Xingfeng. If she wanted to know who wanted to kill their family, she could only start with these people.
“Miss Su, don’t worry. These people are ruthless and have committed evil in the capital. We will definitely investigate clearly.”
Jin Qi said seriously.
“Not only do we have to investigate this thoroughly, but we also have to send someone to protect them. Otherwise, I’ll get my great-grandfather to enter the palace to report to Your Highness.”
Qi Xingfeng threatened.
It was unknown who these people were. They did not know who was trying to harm them behind their backs. With the protection of the imperial guards, they could be at ease.
“Young Master Qi, don’t worry. This is the responsibility of us guards. Before we investigate clearly, we won’t let them do evil again.”
Jin Qi cupped his hands.
Seeing Jin Qi’s sincere attitude, Qi Xingfeng didn’t say anything else.
“Miss Su, we’ll take our leave then.”
Jin Qi looked at Su Xiaolu and said.
Su Xiaolu nodded. “Thank you.”
Jin Qi waved his hand and ordered his subordinates to take away the dead bodies. The few who were still alive had their bones broken by Qi Xingfeng. They couldn’t move at all and were carried away.
When they discovered that an assassin was approaching the Su family, they reported it to Zhou Zhi.
With so many killers targeting the Su family, it was impossible for Zhou Zhi to ignore them. It just so happened that the imperial guards were his people, so he could get the imperial guards to take action. Even if Su Xiaolu suspected his original intention, she could not prove it. Protecting the capital was the responsibility of the imperial guards.
“I-I’m leaving too.”
Qi Xingfeng scratched his head and said uncomfortably.
“Cousin Xingfeng, wait.”
Su Xiaolu stopped Qi Xingfeng. She looked at him and said, “What happened today is too strange. Cousin Xingfeng, can you tell me what happened after you went back?”
Zhou Zhi was no longer a suspect.
They had not been in the capital for long, and they had never been on bad terms with anyone. This assassination was strange. If there was anyone they had interacted with recently, it could only be the Qi family.
However, Su Chong and Su Hua had known Qi Xingzhi for many days and had been safe for the past few days. However, something happened after they met during the day. The key to this matter should concern who Qi Xingzhi met during the day.
Su Xiaolu had a guess, but she needed Qi Xingfeng to confirm it.
“Xiaolu, we really won’t do such a thing. We were so happy that you’re back. We can’t wait to bring Aunt back as soon as possible. How could we harm you? It’s even more impossible for my granduncle.”
Qi Xingfeng was very upset and a little aggrieved. He wasn’t happy at all that such a thing had happened.
“Xingfeng, let’s talk inside. We don’t blame you. Thank you for just now. Otherwise, we would all be in danger.”
Su Sanlang spoke gently.
Su Hua, Zhou Heng, and the others also came out.
Qi Xingfeng looked at everyone and saw that everyone was smiling at him. He was stunned and didn’t seem to understand.
He nodded. “Okay, okay.”
“Quick, this way…”
Some soldiers were coming over. Their footsteps were hurried. From afar, Liu Zijin ran over. From afar, he started to shout, “Ah Chong, Ah Hua, are you alright…”
Liu Zijin was woken up by such a loud noise. He left through the small door immediately and went to the connections that County Magistrate Wang gave him to bring the soldiers here.
But seeing that everything was calm, he knew that he was too late.
“Zijin, we’re fine. We happened to meet the imperial guards just now. Those killers have already been eliminated. They’re also taking over the investigation.”
Su Hua explained the matter to Liu Zijin.
The soldiers invited by Liu Zijin looked at them and said, “Young Master Liu, since the matter has been resolved, we’ll go back. Don’t worry, the imperial guards are under the control of the Second Prince. They have more resources than us. They’ll definitely investigate this matter.”
Liu Zijin nodded. “Alright, thank you for your trouble tonight.”
If there was nothing else, the soldiers he invited naturally left.
“Zijin, quickly go back and rest. This matter has been resolved.”
Su Hua smiled slightly and said that those people were clearly rushing straight to their house. The reason had yet to be investigated. Not involving Liu Zijin was also to protect him.
“Alright, I’ll go back then. Be careful.”
Liu Zijin looked at Su Chong and Su Hua, then at Su Sanlang, Madam Zhao, and the others before returning.
He did not ask further. He knew that this was all for his own good. He naturally understood the good intentions of the Su family.
After Liu Zijin returned, Su Sanlang’s family also returned to the house.
After entering the house, Su Xiaoling went to get the first aid kit and asked, “Father, are you guys injured?”
It was really dangerous just now, and they could not help much.
Su Chong and Su Xiaolu were not injured, but Su Sanlang’s arm was cut by a sword. Without a word, Su Xiaolu went forward to stitch and bandage him.
Qi Xingfeng felt very guilty. “Uncle, it’s all my fault.”
Su Sanlang smiled slightly. “Child, don’t blame yourself. It’s not your fault. You helped us a lot. Thank you for being there just now.”