Cui Shenghe was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, I came back this time to check on the safety of Prince Rui's residence. After all, you are now a member of the royal family and a pregnant woman about to give birth. I'm worried that someone might try to harm you."
Zhao Zhi felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this. "Brother, don't worry, I will take good care of myself."
"Also, I've heard that Xu Hui, the prefect of Chaoyang County, has recently strengthened the defenses in the market of Chaoyang County to prevent anyone from stirring up trouble between Yunchao and Daxuan. This has saved me a lot of trouble," Cui Shenghe suddenly said.
Zhao Zhi was taken aback, but then he understood the purpose of his elder brother sending Shen Hanshan to Chaoyang County.
The two chatted about everyday things for a while before Cui Shenghe got up to say goodbye.
"Brother, be careful," Zhao Zhi cautioned.
"Don't worry, I will." Cui Shenghe smiled and nodded, preparing to leave.
Just then, under the cover of night, a sharp whooshing sound suddenly rang out from the previously silent Prince Rui's mansion.
Immediately afterwards, countless rockets streaked across the sky like meteors, heading straight for the Fengyi Courtyard where Zhao Zhi was located.
"Be careful, be careful!" Upon seeing this, Cui Shenghe's expression changed drastically. He quickly closed the door and turned around anxiously, asking, "Are there any secret passages in the mansion? We must move immediately!"
Zhao Zhi glanced subconsciously at the antique shelf next to the desk.
Lanru and Fenghong exchanged a glance, understanding the urgency of the situation.
Lanru quickly ordered Nanxing to go to the front yard to mobilize the guards, while she and Fenghong retreated into the house without hesitation to protect Zhao Zhi.
"Your Highness, they are clearly targeting you."
Feng Hong analyzed calmly, her eyes revealing a determined light.
Zhao Zhi's face was pale. She gripped Cui Shenghe's hand tightly, her eyes filled with panic.
Seeing this, Feng Hong made a quick decision and took off Zhao Zhi's coat and put it on herself.
Her height was similar to Zhao Zhi's, and she often impersonated Zhao Zhi, so she was completely undetectable at this moment.
Next, Feng Hong put on a human skin mask to make her face look exactly like Zhao Zhi's.
She also cleverly tucked a cushion under her dress to make her figure look more like that of a pregnant woman.
After doing all this, she and Lanru exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination.
They all knelt down and kowtowed to Cui Shenghe.
“Young Master Cui, we entrust our Highness to you!” Feng Hong’s voice was firm and powerful.
After saying that, the two of them rushed out of the house without hesitation.
Lanru carefully protected Feng Hong's "belly" and shouted loudly, "Your Highness, be careful! Let's go to the front yard quickly!"
Their voices echoed in the night sky, attracting the attention of the guards and assassins.
Meanwhile, Fengyi Courtyard had been turned into a sea of fire under the continuous attack of rockets.
The fire spread extremely quickly, with flames shooting into the sky and illuminating the entire Prince Rui's Mansion.
Cui Shenghe gripped Zhao Zhi's hand tightly, his eyes filled with worry and anger.
He knew he had to find the secret passage as soon as possible and move Zhao Zhi out safely.
Otherwise, they would all lose their lives here.
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