Because Li Xiang was assassinated, everyone found a dilapidated temple nearby and stayed inside for about two cups of tea. Then a large group of people came outside, and Li Xiang set off again.
"Any news?"
When arriving at the East Palace, Li Xiang found that Shu Er was already waiting there. They were responsible for collecting information. If it wasn't particularly important news, they probably wouldn't come here.
"Your Highness, we've discovered that the material used to make the arrows is Phoenix Tail Bamboo. This type of bamboo can grow to six or even dozens of meters long. It primarily grows in the southeastern coastal areas. It's expensive to ship to Chang'an, but because of its hard texture, only the wealthy can afford it. Based on our suspicions, there are a total of six suspects..."
Although no one was caught at that time, the person Li Xiang exchanged from the system was not an ordinary person. He naturally knew how to ask for evidence from objects. Even if it was just a tiny thing, we could use it as a clue and slowly find it. This is something that people of this era do not have.
Li Xiang took the paper and looked at the six powerful families listed on it. He had no grudges against any of them, and some of them even had a good relationship with him, such as Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin.
"Where's the arrow?"
"To answer your Highness, the arrowhead is made of copper. We haven't found any clues. There are too many people in Chang'an who use copper arrowheads."
Shu Er said with some guilt.
Although horseshoe prints were collected, they disappeared after a few hundred meters. It was obvious that someone was providing support. Moreover, this was the most common Longxi horse, and there were many of them in Chang'an City.
"Have the personnel investigated?"
Li Xiang learned from the report just now that there are not many people who can have this skill. If someone does not have an alibi, then there will be a suspect.
"To answer your Highness, there are no more than ten people in Chang'an City who have this ability. We have already inquired about them one by one, and everyone can prove that they did not leave the city that afternoon."
After hearing this, Li Xiang knew that it was impossible to investigate the matter. There were fifty people in the country who had such ability. If these ten people were in Chang'an City, it meant that the other forty people were possible. In addition, these fifty people were only recorded in the books. There were also some hermit masters who had not come out, which would make it even more difficult to investigate.
"Go check on Hou Junji, Zat'erke, the King of Han, the King of Wei, the King of Jin, and the King of Qi."
Li Xiang gave this order before entering the door. These people had a temporary grudge against him. If someone was trying to assassinate him, it should be related to these people.
"And the Cui family."
Suddenly Li Xiang remembered that there were problems between him and the Cui family.
When saying these words, Li Xiang also felt a headache. It had only been a few days since he was reborn, but why were there enemies everywhere?
"Your Highness, I remember a place."
Seeing that Li Xiang couldn't get any news, Qian Ping suddenly thought of a place where he might have some news.
"Chang'an City is the most prosperous place in the Tang Dynasty. All kinds of people gather in this area. In the eastern corner of the city, it is said that news often leaks out. The people there only care about money..."
Li Xiang had also heard of the place Qian Ping mentioned, but because Li Xiang was the eldest grandson of the Tang Emperor, he didn't pay much attention to such shady places. However, he had no clue now, so he might as well send someone to ask.
When Li Xiang turned his head, Shu San had already disappeared into the darkness. This could also be considered a channel.
"Are you okay?"
Li Chengqian came out in a hurry. He had also heard about his son's assassination.
"Thank goodness I have capable men. I'm sorry to have caused my father to worry."
Li Xiang saw Li Chengqian's hurried look and his eyes full of worry for him. Although he was not his biological son, Li Xiang was quite moved after seeing this scene.
"Don't think that the Tang Dynasty is all peace and prosperity. Beneath the peaceful surface, there are countless dirty things going on in secret. When I fell off my horse, perhaps some people were involved."
Li Chengqian said helplessly that even as the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, there were some things that could not be investigated clearly.
Li Xiang suddenly thought of a rumor. Back then, Li Chengqian was well-mannered and decisive, which aroused some jealousy among the Five Surnames and Seven Families. If the heir of the Tang Dynasty was the same as Li Shimin, it would mean that they would be infinitely weakened. Should they take action on this matter?
Compared with Li Chengqian, although Li Tai and Li Ke were also very talented, they had innate deficiencies.
It goes without saying that Li Tai is ambitious and has no opinion of his own.
Although Li Ke was a good heir, because he was the blood of the previous emperor, if Li Ke succeeded to the throne, it would easily cause a split in the court.
"Is there any sign of my father?"
If this were true, Li Xiang would never swallow this insult.
"Let's investigate your case first. My business is not urgent. Starting tomorrow, we must increase the number of people accompanying you."
Li Chengqian obviously did not want to mention what happened that year. According to what Li Xiang learned, after Li Chengqian fell off his horse that day, all the eunuchs and palace maids who served him were beaten to death.
Normally, even if someone was doing something bad, they should all die together. However, Li Xiang knew that those who died were small-time figures, and the person behind the scenes had not been uncovered yet.
Because of Li Xiang's assassination, the entire Eastern Palace was very depressed that night.
In fact, in the Taiji Hall north of the Eastern Palace, Li Shimin was also furious.
"Investigate carefully for me. No matter who I find this time, I will kill them."
The man in black knelt in front of Li Shimin. He had followed Li Shimin for so many years, so he naturally knew what Li Shimin was thinking. You know, he was also aware of what happened to Li Chengqian back then. It was not the negligence of the palace maids and eunuchs, but Li Shimin had not yet firmly established his throne. If he rashly took action against the major families, it would very likely shake the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.
So Li Shimin could only endure it and exchanged a son for the peace of the entire Tang Dynasty. But now Li Shimin's strength has ranked first in the Tang Dynasty. If there is really evidence that it was done by people from the Five Surnames and Seven Families, then Li Shimin will never show mercy this time.
You have ruined a promising son. I had no power at that time, so I could only endure it. Now you want to attack my grandson. No matter who you are, I will make you pay the price.
Let you also have a taste of what it feels like to have your descendants ruined.
Let you know who is in charge of the Tang Dynasty now...
