Chapter 391 The Emperor Hosts a Banquet to Welcome Them

Hearing Wei Zhao's question, Jiang Niyue felt a little embarrassed and subconsciously avoided Wei Zhao's sight.

But Wei Zhao still stared at Jiang Niyue.

Although he didn't say anything, his attitude made it clear that he had to know the answer today.

Seeing this, Jiang Niyue could only sigh.

"I can tell you, but don't blame the doctor. I forced him to do it, so he didn't dare to refuse."

Wei Zhao nodded. "I understand. Mother, just tell me. I won't settle the score later."

Jiang Niyue knows her own child well. She knew that since Wei Zhao had promised, he would definitely do it, so she spoke with confidence.

"I asked a doctor from the Imperial Hospital for that poison. I just wanted to be on the safe side. Maybe one day it might be useful..."

At the end of her speech, Jiang Niyue's voice became weaker.

She herself didn't expect that it would actually be used, and she used it herself.

However, even if she was given another chance, she would still make the same choice.

She absolutely could not let Wei Zhao be threatened by others because of her.

Even if she didn't say these words, Wei Zhao knew them clearly.

Wei Zhao wanted to say something, but he also knew that even if he said it, his mother would not listen, so he could only swallow back what he wanted to say for the time being.

Yu Youning listened to the conversation between the two and made a suggestion, "Tuoba Ruoli must have thought that something had happened to my aunt. Plus, now that she knows I'm here, I probably won't be back for a while. For safety, you should find a place to recuperate for the time being. I'll also try to find Tuoba Ruoli as soon as possible so that you don't have to worry about anything."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Niyue hurriedly grabbed Yu Youning's hand and said, "Youning, don't be impulsive. Be careful!"

Yu Youning smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, Auntie, I won't be impulsive. I will definitely pay attention to safety. She can't beat me. Even Qiongqi can't beat me!"

If someone else said this, Jiang Niyue might think that the other person was bragging.

But since these words came from Yu Youning's mouth, Jiang Niyue didn't doubt it at all.

In Jiang Niyue's heart, Yu Youning is the most powerful one!

"Aunt, you are much better now. I have to go back to Dayong first." Yu Youning said goodbye.

She can't stay here forever.

Who knows where Tuoba Ruoli will go crazy next.

Jiang Niyue felt a little reluctant when she heard this, and subconsciously glanced at Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao was probably even more reluctant to leave.

Just as he was thinking this, he saw Wei Zhao smile slightly, without showing any reluctance, and his tone of voice was very natural, "In that case, then you should hurry back! Be careful on the road!"

"Don't worry!"

Yu Youning agreed, said goodbye to the three people again, and walked out of the house.

Although it was daytime, this place was remote and there were not many people around. Yu Youning did not hide it and directly let Teng Snake come out. She sat on Teng Snake's head and asked Teng Snake to take her back to Dayong.

Wei Zhao stood there, looking up at the sky, watching the Teng Snake disappear from his sight, but he was still unwilling to look away.

He himself didn't know when he would see her again after Yu Youning left this time.

If I didn't become the emperor, would I be able to see her more often?

Some ideas, once they come up, will begin to take root and sprout, grow rapidly, and become unstoppable.

Wei Zhao took several deep breaths before suppressing the impulse.

Even if I really have to do this, it definitely can't be now.

As he sits on the throne, he can be sure that he will never cooperate with Tuoba Ruoli.

But if he gave up the throne now, he was not sure whether the new emperor would be bewitched by Tuoba Ruoli.

Before the matter of Tuoba Ruoli is resolved, he must keep Nanzhao firmly in his hands.

Only in this way can Nanzhao be prevented from becoming a sharp weapon against Yu Youning.

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Tengshe took Yu Youning directly back to the capital of Dayong.

She was originally on her way back to the capital with Chu Huaixu and others.

Tengshe suddenly sensed Qiongqi and immediately took her to chase after him.

Judging from the time, Chu Huaixu and the others will probably arrive in the capital soon.

If she returns to the capital now, maybe she can welcome them.

After Yu Youning returned directly to the capital, he returned to the Wen Mansion first.

Marshal Wen was practicing boxing in the training ground. His eyes widened when he saw Yu Youning falling from the sky.

"Youning?"

Marshal Wen really found it unbelievable.

Youning has never been a high-profile person.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for her to fly directly back to the capital city relying on Teng Snake.

Could it be that something happened again?

"What happened?"

As Marshal Wen spoke, he quickly walked in front of Yu Youning.

Seeing the anxious look on Marshal Wen's face, Yu Youning was a little surprised. "Grandfather, what's wrong with you? Nothing happened!"

"Nothing happened?"

Marshal Wen obviously didn't believe it.

"If nothing happened, why did you come back like this? Where are the others?"

"They haven't come back yet?" Yu Youning was a little surprised. "Maybe they are riding slowly. I guess they will be back in a day or two. I went to Nanzhao yesterday..."

Yu Youning recounted what happened yesterday.

Marshal Wen listened quietly, but the more he listened, the more solemn his expression became.

"You mean, Tuoba Ruoli left immediately after seeing you?"

Yu Youning's mind worked quickly. Seeing Marshal Wen's expression and listening to his questions, he immediately had a guess in his mind.

"Grandfather, are you trying to say that after Tuoba Ruoli ran away, he went straight to find Ah Xu and Mother?"

Marshal Wen nodded gravely, "Although I don't want to believe it, I think it's very likely to be the case!"

Yu Youning couldn't sit still anymore, "No, I'm going to go out of the city to find them now!"

"I'll go with you, and we'll take our men and horses. Teng Snake flies too fast, and there's a good chance we'll miss it. Let's go on horseback! According to what you said, they're not far from the capital. If we ride on horseback, we should be able to find their tracks quickly."

Hearing what Marshal Wen said, Yu Youning agreed immediately without saying a word.

Marshal Wen asked the butler to notify people, and a quarter of an hour later, a group of people rushed out of the city.

Such a big commotion naturally reached the palace.

When the emperor and the empress found out, they were both extremely anxious.

Could something have happened to the prince?

But they couldn't go out to look for him, so they could only wait anxiously, hoping that the news would be good news.

On the other side, Yu Youning and Marshal Wen also sped all the way after leaving the city.

Two hours later, I happened to meet Chu Huaixu and others.

Seeing that Chu Huaixu, Yu Tingwan and others were all fine, Yu Youning finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.

"Mother! Father! Ah Xu! Did you encounter any trouble?"

Chu Huaixu walked over quickly. "We didn't encounter any problems. What's wrong with you? Why are you so panicked?"

Yu Youning waved his hand, "It was just a false alarm!"

As she spoke, Yu Youning recounted her conversation with Marshal Wen.

Marshal Wen also smiled, a little embarrassed, "When people get old, they just like to be surprised. Your Highness, please don't be offended!"

"Why would you be surprised?" Chu Huaixu said hurriedly, "The old marshal is very thoughtful. It would be best if nothing happened. If something did happen, if the old marshal wasn't so sharp, it would really be too late."

Yu Tingwan also nodded, "Yes, father, you are very thoughtful."

Listening to their words, Marshal Wen smiled and waved his hand.

Of course he knew that what Chu Huaixu and Yu Tingwan said was not a lie.

But this time he was wrong.

But for some reason, Marshal Wen just felt something was strange.

Logically speaking, Tuoba Ruoli is causing trouble everywhere now, so he should not miss this opportunity.

But why didn't she take action?

Could it be that because of the series of failures, he wanted to make some careful plans?

Seeing that Marshal Wen was frowning quietly, Yu Youning smiled and said, "Grandfather, if there is anything, let's go back and discuss it carefully! The Emperor and Empress must be waiting anxiously now!"

The two of them hurried out of the city with their men. When the news reached the palace, the emperor and empress had no idea how anxious they would be.

"Youning is right, let's go back to the city first and talk about other things later!"

Everyone mounted their horses and rode back to the capital at full speed.

There was no rest along the way, and two hours later, they returned to the capital smoothly.

After being jolted on horseback for four hours, even Yu Youning felt pain in his thighs and buttocks.

Marshal Wen, on the other hand, despite his old age, looks like nothing happened.

Yu Youning looked at Marshal Wen curiously, "Grandfather, don't you feel the bumps?"

Before Marshal Wen could answer, he laughed. "Your grandfather has been on horseback for half his life, so he's already practiced. Naturally, he won't feel anything. Youning, you still need to practice!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter.

The previous gloomy atmosphere was also diluted a lot by this laughter.

It was already dusk.

The city gates should have been closed, but now that the prince has returned to the capital, who dares not open the city gates?

Not only do we have to open the city gates, we also have to come to welcome them.

However, they returned suddenly and the Ministry of Rites was not prepared, so there was no such grand ceremony.

Not only was Chu Huaixu not angry, he even felt relieved.

Compared with that complicated scene, going directly into the city was what he liked best.

After entering the city, they could not return to their homes.

After being away for so long and so many things happening, it was natural that I had to go see the emperor first and report everything.

By the time they arrived at the palace, it was already dark.

The moment they entered the city, the emperor knew they had returned safely and immediately had food prepared for them.

At this time, Yu Youning and the others had just entered the palace and were directly led to Chonghua Palace by Eunuch Wang who was waiting at the palace gate.

The emperor held a family banquet here to welcome them!