Chapter 229 Night Attack

Lin Pianran continued, "The Zhao Palace didn't even pursue the responsibility of the men who ruined Princess Qinghe's innocence. This kind of thing is unreasonable according to common sense."

"If the Zhao Palace was of low status and didn't dare to pursue the matter, it would be understandable. However, a palace as powerful as this would normally not tolerate such humiliation. Yet, the Zhao Palace endured it head-on."

"Unless those who are destroying Princess Qinghe's innocence or their families have some close ties with Prince Zhao's Mansion, who are they trying to protect? Or who are they trying not to expose? This is how we can make a big thing small, a small thing nothing, and settle the matter peacefully."

"Your Highness can also focus on investigating the man who was granted marriage to Princess Qinghe to see if there is anything you can find."

"Anyway, I just feel like there's something wrong with the Zhao Palace's attitude. They seem too eager to keep things quiet, which is a bit off..."

"Also, Princess Lu never shows up at formal events. Whatever her reason, it's quite disrespectful. If she's truly too ill to get out of bed, that's another matter."

"Or maybe she has an infectious disease and is afraid of infecting everyone. This is understandable."

"If it's not these two reasons, then there must be some hidden secret."

Huo Yuchen also agreed with Lin Pianran's statement.

"Also, you told me that there were many people guarding Princess Lu's courtyard. This doesn't make sense."

"It's not a study, a sacred place. It's a place that needs to be strictly guarded because it contains important secrets. Why would a woman's yard need to be so guarded?"

After hearing this, Huo Yuchen nodded again.

"I have already sent people to keep a close eye on Prince Zhao's mansion."

"I really didn't pay much attention to Prince Zhao's Mansion before. They were also very low-key, and I never suspected anything of them. But now, everything seems strange."

"I wonder if Huo Qing knows something? But he seems to be under close scrutiny right now. Although Shen Xuanzhi and Shen Mubai saw him, Huo Mao rushed over before they could say a few words, so they couldn't find out any more."

"Huo Mao seemed to be afraid that Huo Qing would reveal some secrets, so he kept a close watch on him."

A look of distress appeared on Huo Yuchen's face.

Lin Pianran smiled softly, "Your Highness, since they won't let you visit Huo Qing, we can find another way."

"Does Pianpian have any good ideas?"

Lin Pianran pretended to be mysterious and said, "There is a good way, that is to steal someone."

"Stealing someone? What do you mean?"

Huo Yuchen didn't understand what was going on for a moment and was completely confused, not quite understanding what Lin Pianran meant.

"Steal Huo Qing out. Whether you want to help him heal his injuries or get some secrets from him, wouldn't it be much easier?"

"Sometimes, you need to be flexible in your thinking and not be bound by rules and regulations. If one method doesn't work, try changing your thinking and taking a different approach. Maybe the problem can be solved."

"If my guess is correct, Huo Qing must have known something, which is why they were watching him so closely. If Shen Xuanzhi and the others hadn't caught Huo Mao off guard, he wouldn't have been able to see Huo Qing at all."

Huo Yuchen suddenly realized that Pianpian's ideas were different from those of ordinary people.

She always manages to find unique ways to deal with her, making it difficult for her opponents to understand her tactics, guess her thoughts, or even come up with better ways to deal with her.

She is always so unique and charming.

And he was so lucky to be with such a smart woman.

Thinking of this, Huo Yuchen felt like he had obtained a great treasure.

I am very happy.

Huo Yuchen didn't hide anything and spoke frankly, "It's true. It's very difficult for me to see Huo Qing normally. The Prince Zhao's Mansion always refuses me on the grounds that he's in poor health."

"Even if we finally get to see each other, the time is very brief. Huo Mao or Huo Duan is always there, so there's no chance for us to say anything."

"They treated Huo Qing like a criminal, watching him closely."

"Since last year, Huo Qing's health has deteriorated rapidly. He now spends most of his time lying in bed, being cared for by servants. He can't even stand sitting in a wheelchair for long..."

"It is truly sad to see a general who was once invincible on the battlefield fall into such a plight!"

When Huo Qing was mentioned, Huo Yuchen became depressed. They had both been tortured by illness and had a feeling of mutual sympathy.

Therefore, Huo Yuchen now feels particularly sympathetic towards Huo Qing and wants to help him, pull him out of the quagmire so that he can live uprightly in the sun.

"Let's steal the person out first. Tonight is a great opportunity."

"Since Baili Qingyun has gone to save Bai Wuji, Your Highness should find another trustworthy imperial physician to treat Huo Qing."

"Okay, I'll listen to Pianpian." Huo Yuchen agreed readily.

Lin Pianran discussed in a low voice, "Can you take me to Prince Zhao's mansion to take a look?"

Unexpectedly, Huo Yuchen changed his attitude faster than turning the pages of a book. He refused with a serious face, "You'd better stay home! I can handle the fighting and dangerous things like this. I'll take the Black Cloud Guard to explore the way first, and I'll take you there when there's a chance."

Lin Pianran heard the perfunctory tone in his words. He was trying to coax her to stay at home obediently.

She won't be fooled!

If you are not allowed to go, then don’t go?

Although she can't go openly, she can go secretly.

Who can stop her?

Humph, she has plenty of ways.

*****

Evening came quickly.

It was a bit chilly outside and drizzling.

Lin Pianran lay on the bed pretending to be asleep calmly.

After Huo Yuchen quietly left the room, Lin Pianran immediately opened her eyes. Her eyes were clear and there was no trace of sleepiness in them.

She quickly changed into a nightgown and then nimbly left the "Yufulou".

Like a ghost, he ran quickly towards Prince Zhao's mansion from another direction.

When Lin Pianran was still a long distance away from Prince Zhao's Mansion, she stopped and hid.

One side of the Prince Zhao's Mansion faces the mountain. Lin Pianran guessed that Huo Yuchen might use this as a breakthrough point because it is the weakest point in the entire Prince Zhao's Mansion.

Sure enough, just as Lin Pianran had guessed, soon Huo Yuchen's men started fighting with the secret guards of Prince Zhao's Mansion.

In the dark rainy night, the battle broke out, and suddenly, swords and knives flashed and blood flowed everywhere.

Lin Pianran found Huo Yuchen in the crowd. He was rushing through the crowd and easily dealt with all the people who stood in his way.

Wherever he went, the secret guards of Prince Zhao's mansion would fall down instantly.

Those secret guards were no match for him at all.