Chapter 430: Taking the Hook

Zhao Ye's Xiao Yunshuo's reaction was a bit surprising.

I heard that Crown Prince Dayu went to the battlefield right after his wedding, and was then falsely accused of faking his death. He didn't spend much time with the Crown Princess. I didn't expect Xiao Yunshuo to be so concerned about their old relationship?

However, perhaps this is just a pretense of seeking fame and reputation that the Dayu people have always liked to do.

Even though he clearly despises someone in his heart, he still pretends to be affectionate on the surface, just to establish an image of being kind and nostalgic.

However, whether it is true or false, it is beneficial to his next step.

"I didn't expect His Excellency the Crown Prince to be so considerate of an old friend. If so, I'm willing to lend a hand. Your Excellency's Crown Princess, while not captured by me, happens to know where she's trapped. If His Excellency the Crown Prince has the courage to come with me to rescue her, then... I naturally won't stop her from returning to Dayu."

Xiao Yunshuo frowned, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes.

This trap is a bit too obvious.

Yuan Xu also stepped forward to stop him and said, "Your Highness, this is probably a trap..."

However, Xiao Yunshuo raised his hand to stop Yuan Xu from speaking, and looked at Zhao Ye and said, "Where are you going?"

Seeing him take the bait, Zhao Ye curved his lips into a smile and said, "To the west of here, there's a quicksand patch with surging sands. It also happens to be the best defensive barrier. Dayu's Crown Princess was captured by a group of robbers who set up camp there. Although I know the leader of the robbers, I don't have what he wants, so I can't save her."

"But I know that His Excellency the Crown Prince happens to have what they want. It depends on whether His Excellency the Crown Prince is willing to give it to them." Zhao Ye continued.

Xiao Yunshuo knew that the so-called robbers and what they wanted were probably just lies, but... for her, he had to go, even if it meant going through mountains of swords and seas of fire. He sneered, "No need to talk nonsense. How about I go with you on this trip?"

"Your Highness!" Yuan Xu said anxiously.

Xiao Yunshuo said, "You are here to protect the Empress and the Ninth Prince. If the Northern Rong make any moves, don't be polite!"

Yuan Xu had no choice but to agree: "Yes."

Zhao Ye had already mounted his horse and galloped away. Xiao Yunshuo also jumped on his horse and chased after him.

The two of them soon arrived near a low stone mountain. This area was also full of strange rocks. After Zhao Ye and his horse went in, they could no longer see any other figures.

Xiao Yunshuo knew that if it was a trap, the mountain would be filled with traps, so he dismounted cautiously and slowly entered along the wall to explore. Soon they arrived at a relatively open place, and Zhao Ye actually dismounted and stood with his hands behind his back.

Seeing Xiao Yunshuo appear, a mocking smile appeared on his lips, and he said, "Your Excellency Crown Prince Dayu is really slow. I have been waiting for a long time."

Xiao Yunshuo didn't waste any more words and asked coldly, "Where are the people?"

Zhao Ye clapped his hands, and immediately someone with a woman flashed past from behind the rocks.

Although it was only for a moment, the woman's face was indeed Shen Fenghe's!

Based on just a moment, Xiao Yunshuo would naturally not be stupid enough to conclude that the woman was her, but... he couldn't gamble.

Zhao Ye said, "You have already seen the man. Next, you will also hand over the things the robbers want as promised, right?"

Xiao Yunshuo narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I wonder what you want?"

Zhao Ye shook his head and said with a smile: "Your Excellency the Crown Prince is wrong. It's not us who want it, it's the robbers. What they want is..."