Chapter 759
Baili Sheng's death was too sudden, too unexpectedly fast. Cheng Dalei still needed time to digest this news.
With merit from the Dragon's Role, after tomorrow, Baili Sheng would almost certainly have held imperial military power. As a subject, this could be described as ascension to the heavens in a single step. But often, when one stands too high, one blocks other people's way.
Could it be that some power wanted to sweep away obstacles?
Over a dozen assassins suddenly appeared and mysteriously disappeared. This happened in Chang'an, right under the emperor's feet. If you say that no bigwig intervened, Cheng Dalei would never believe it.
"Chief, could the court suspect us?" Liu Facai.
"Um…they wouldn't, right?" Cheng Dalei stuttered, "I am innocent."
Liu Facai sneered, "The slander that has been poured on you wouldn't miss out on this case."
