Prime Minister Ning Hongxi adopted the same strategy as Empress Dowager, setting a trap with Luo Jing's family in an attempt to capture the deposed Crown Prince Yun Zhuo.

But now it was dark, and thunder rumbled. He and Ning Xun had been searching with their soldiers all day, but they still couldn't find the deposed Crown Prince Yun Zhuo.

That person had clearly appeared, and they had already deployed soldiers within two miles of him, yet he still managed to escape. It was as if he had vanished into thin air, which was both unbelievable and unacceptable.

On this day, they searched every inch of the capital city, checking every household, but still found no trace of Yun Zhuo. Ning Hongxi and his son felt as if they were dreaming.

They went to the Imperial Study and told the Emperor the whole story. When they left the Imperial Study, they were exhausted and utterly defeated.

The Empress Dowager then sent someone to invite them for tea, ostensibly to inquire about the Prince Ding's recent educational progress.

Ning Hongxi and his son exchanged a glance. Capturing the deposed Crown Prince Yun Zhuo was something they were doing for the Empress Dowager and Prince Ding. They knew that the education was just an excuse, but they still obediently went to the scene.

Upon entering Fengwu Palace, the head maid sent everyone out to guard the palace, while she herself personally stood guard at the palace gate, leaving only Ning Hongxi, Ning Xun, and the Empress Dowager inside.

Ning Hongxi and his son immediately knelt down.

Ning Hongxi said, "I have failed Her Majesty the Empress's expectations and have not been able to capture the deposed Crown Prince Yun Zhuo!"

The Empress Dowager said, "Prime Minister, please rise. I would like to trouble you to tell me the whole story. Did the deposed Crown Prince really appear at that time? Did the Prime Minister see the deposed Crown Prince with his own eyes?"

Ning Hongxi and his son got up and told the Empress what had happened, which was exactly the same as what he had said in the Imperial Study.

After listening, he remained silent for a long time.

On the night of the massacre at the Eastern Palace, the emperor had already ordered the dethronement of the crown prince, but Yun Zhuo still managed to escape, showing that he was no ordinary person.

To be able to hide for so many days without being found despite the court's relentless pursuit shows that he was very capable.

Today, we can rescue the Luo family again...

This further demonstrates that he had many loyal followers.

For more than ten days, she had been unable to capture the deposed crown prince, and she was constantly worried, not knowing whether the deposed crown prince was alive or dead. Even if he was dead, she would not be at ease until she saw his body.

But today's events have confirmed that the deposed crown prince is still alive, and not only alive, but in good health!

This is what truly troubled the Empress Dowager.

However, at least the Luo family's affair exposed Yun Zhuo, confirming to both her and the emperor that Yun Zhuo was still alive.

Once it is confirmed that he is still alive, the emperor will increase manpower and resources to capture the deposed crown prince, whose situation is precarious.

However, we must not prolong the "battle line" and must take down Yun Zhuo as quickly as possible. This person is too outstanding, and if we let it go on, he may become powerful and make a comeback.

Capturing him by force is definitely not an option; he's been on the run for so long without being caught, which shows that this method is very difficult.

We can only use a plan.

We must devise a plan to lure the deposed crown prince into our trap, and then capture him. The Luo family's strategy today won't work; we need to find a new one.

He then began to discuss strategies with the Prime Minister.

Another clap of thunder rolled by, and the rain began to fall.

In Guanju Courtyard, Granny Xing's braised lion's head meatballs were finally served, their aroma filling the air. In addition to the braised lion's head meatballs, there was a whole table full of other dishes.

Since the day Ye Qingxue was reborn, they have stopped eating the food in the Marquis's mansion's canteen, so as to avoid being constantly manipulated.

Fortunately, Guanjuyuan always had a small kitchen. Chunqian was good at cooking and often went out to buy groceries, so the food in Guanjuyuan was never bad.

However, because of Granny Xing's arrival and Ye Cunsi's exoneration, Ye Qingxue wanted to celebrate in a grand way, so tonight's dinner was exceptionally lavish.

However, when everyone sat down at the table, chatting and preparing to eat, the atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

It was as if a large gust of cold air swept into the room, freezing everyone's laughter and chatter. Everyone subconsciously turned their heads to look and saw a person standing behind the screen, accompanied by two wolves, one white and one gray. It was the two Sevens.

The man was dressed in a black brocade robe, tall and slender, with a noble air, like a born king. However, he wore a silver mask, so his face and expression could not be seen.

Ye Qingxue suddenly realized that she had forgotten to invite the deposed crown prince to the meal.

She stood up: "If you haven't eaten yet, come and eat with us?"

It was already quite an achievement for him to escape from outside and come back; he probably didn't even have a chance to eat.

Spring, summer, and winter all knew his identity, and immediately placed a bowl, chopsticks, and chair next to Ye Qingxue.

Granny Xing and Ye Cunsi were unaware of his identity, so their eyes were fixed on him. They felt that he gave off a strong sense of pressure and was not like an ordinary person.

Ye Qingxue had a sudden inspiration and pointed at him, saying, "Granny, this man is my guard! He used to do fighting and killing, so he always gives people a sense of oppressiveness, like a 'bloodthirsty killer'."

Yun Zhuo: "..."

Spring, Summer and Winter: "..." Miss, you really dare to say that!

Only Xiao Bao was very supportive: "With Daddy Guard, who is a 'ruthless killer,' protecting Mommy, she won't be in danger."

The little boy thought to himself that his father, the deposed crown prince, had been on the battlefield and killed countless enemies, so it was probably true that he was "a ruthless killer".

Granny Xing immediately asked politely, "May I ask how this guard is addressed?"

Ye Qingxue: "Just call him Da Qi."

Yun Zhuo glanced at her quietly, his eyes filled with a strong warning, and said, "Young Master Ling."

Granny Xing said, "Young Master Ling, please sit down."

Yun Zhuo sat down next to Ye Qingxue, and Granny Xing immediately placed a bowl of soup next to him.

Chunqian got up to get food for the two wolves, while the others ate first.

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