Chapter 1272: Chapter 1108: The Assassination Process

"Jinyu! You already know about my situation, right?" The fact that Gu Chengyu could appear here indicated that he was already aware of his circumstances.

From being an imperial envoy sent by the court to becoming a prisoner, Yin Kun felt an overwhelming sense of bitterness. However, what was even more infuriating was that he still had no idea what exactly happened that day. His mind was in a whirl, trying hard to recall, but it was all in vain.

"Senior Brother, rest assured! I will certainly prove your innocence. Commander Yang, please send over some food and clothes first!"

Seeing Yin Kun’s state, Gu Chengyu knew that Yin Kun hadn’t slept well since it all happened. He was now even more confident that Yin Kun had been framed, as his current helplessness and joy upon seeing him couldn’t be faked.

Commander Yang understood that he was being sent away so that the two could speak privately.

"Jinyu, how did you come to the border?" Yin Kun calmed his mind. Since his junior brother had arrived, there would surely be a turn of events in his situation.

He believed in his junior brother’s capabilities; if there was anyone in the world who could clear his name, it would be Gu Chengyu.

"Senior Brother, I came in the capacity of an Imperial Censor to assist in investigating matters at the border. I just arrived at Yuhe Pass today, only to hear that you’ve been thrown into the dungeon. What exactly happened? Why are they saying you attempted to assassinate General Chang?"

Gu Chengyu could only sympathize with Yin Kun’s situation, but the reason wasn’t hard to guess. Yin Kun had come to the border to uncover the spies of Dayan mingling among them.

Yin Kun’s presence intimidated certain people, and when intimidated, wouldn’t they need to stir trouble?

"Assassinate General Chang? How could I possibly assassinate General Chang? It’s absurd, why would I do that?"

At the mention of the incident, Yin Kun became agitated. He had absolutely no reason to kill Chang Yuan. If he had really wanted to do it, he would have done it earlier; why wait until now?

"Senior Brother, don’t get agitated. I believe you. But at that time, you were holding the dagger, and many became eyewitnesses, so clearing your name won’t be easy. You need to calm down and recall the scene in detail, carefully describing it to me, not leaving out any details as they are crucial."

Gu Chengyu quickly comforted Yin Kun. Such agitation was not conducive to their conversation. Time was limited, and he couldn’t stay there too long.

How could Qi Huan Yu truly feel at ease with him being alone with Yin Kun for so long? The prison chief, who was in the other room drinking tea, was listening intently, thinking he hadn’t noticed.

Yin Kun indeed felt less anxious with Gu Chengyu’s arrival. He tried to recall the scene, though there wasn’t much to recollect since his memory was limited.

"Actually, I’ve been in a daze until now. That night, after washing up, I went to sleep. But somehow, after waking up, I found myself in General Chang’s tent, holding the dagger that was stabbed in his chest. I was utterly shocked. Just then, I heard a commotion outside, still unsure what was happening, and I panicked, intending to let go."

Yin Kun recounted, then became agitated again. "Suddenly, General Qi rushed in with many soldiers into General Chang’s tent, and they witnessed the whole scene. You know the rest; my defense is futile. In hindsight, I suspect it was a conspiracy. Someone drugged me or blew sedative smoke while I slept, causing me to unconsciously end up in that tent, with no memory of it afterward."

He had been in the dungeon for several days and nights, long enough to analyze the situation.

"When I woke up, I felt dizzy, so I couldn’t react immediately. When they arrested and brought me to the dungeon, I didn’t even have a chance to defend myself, let alone explain."

There was no need to guess; Yin Kun’s suspicions were entirely correct. He must have been drugged.

"That day, were you staying with General Chang at the encampment? Why didn’t you stay in the city?"

Gu Chengyu remembered something; logically, during General Chang’s duty outside, Yin Kun had no reason to follow.

"I’d discovered something significant and wanted to discuss it with General Chang, so I went there. Since it was getting dark, and returning to the city was no longer possible, I stayed."

Yin Kun recalled the important matter he discovered earlier with some regret. After discussing it with General Chang, the general agreed to cooperate with him. Unexpectedly, that very night, such an incident occurred.

"Senior Brother, what exactly did you find out? Perhaps your framing is related to it!"

Yin Kun looked around hesitantly, with a hint of reluctance.

Gu Chengyu immediately understood, realizing that he was about to reveal a secret that couldn’t be overheard by others.

He gestured "shh" to Yin Kun, then quickly moved further in.

"Alright, Senior Brother, make it brief. Others are coming soon, and they can’t remain unconscious for too long."

"Alright! I found that Yumen Pass’s main general, Ren Xiuguang, had close ties with Da Xing’s Prince, the son of the recently restored successor. Unexpectedly, these two are actually related as cousins..."

"Senior Brother, I’ve already heard about this from General Qi. How did you gather evidence of their collusion?"

Gu Chengyu interrupted Yin Kun, eager to know what proof Yin Kun had. Could it be that the truth was really as Qi Huan Yu claimed, and they informed him out of good intentions?

"It wasn’t just one instance of them being spotted; the Prince didn’t meet General Ren personally but sent a follower instead. This follower was captured by me and is currently with General Chang."

Yin Kun’s foundation was in the Capital, while at the border, General Chang held more power. He and Chang Yuan had spent considerable time together, knowing him to be upright and uncompromising, hating evil, and he had some trust in him. Hence, he sought Chang Yuan’s advice.

"General Chang is still unconscious; I’m not sure if the follower is still in his custody." Gu Chengyu frowned. Chang Yuan’s assassination attempt—could it be related to the follower?

Was Gu Wanqian or Ren Xiuguang behind it, fearing exposure of their relationship with Ren Xiuguang, thus trying to kill two birds with one stone?

"What happened? Is General Chang not awake yet?" Yin Kun looked at Gu Chengyu full of concern. If General Chang hadn’t regained consciousness by now, the matter would be much harder to handle.

"They said poison was applied to the dagger, though he’s awake now. However, he sleeps for prolonged hours each day, and even visiting him requires General Qi’s permission."

Gu Chengyu decided to secretly visit Chang Yuan tonight, waiting for Qi Huan Yu’s arrangements; who knew if they would play any tricks?

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