The large group of people kneeling on the ground were about to prostrate themselves on the ground, and no one dared to utter a sound. If Consort Shu was in danger and something really went wrong, they couldn't bear the responsibility; even ten lives wouldn't be enough to compensate for it.
Everyone can see His Majesty's current favor towards Consort Shu. If Nan Zhiyun is really injured because of this, given His Majesty's methods, no one present can shirk responsibility.
"Bring the horses over!" Yu Jingchen didn't have time to deal with these people right now. Fortunately, he had anticipated that Yu Jingchen would go looking for them personally, so he had someone bring the horses over in advance.
"Go and search everywhere! If anything happens to Consort Shu, I will hold you all responsible!" Yu Jingchen left behind these words, then spurred his horse and galloped into the forest.
The forest that Nan Zhiyun entered was the most treacherous. The hunting grounds within it were divided into three areas: small animals, medium animals, and ferocious animals. The forest that Grape led Nan Zhiyun through was the most dangerous one, filled with large animals, making it very easy to encounter danger.
Yu Jingchen couldn't describe his feelings. But he was truly terrified; fear gripped his heart, and he only hoped that nothing would happen to Nan Zhiyun.
It's getting late, and it'll probably be dark soon. The longer it goes on, the more unsafe Nan Zhiyun's situation becomes. Yu Jingchen felt as if his heart was being tightly gripped by two hands, making it hard for him to breathe.
News of Nan Zhiyun's horse being startled and running into the hunting grounds spread quickly, prompting a mobilization of almost everyone. The atmosphere at the hunting grounds became tense and urgent.
"Were you frightened?" Consort Yuan was still sitting in her palace residence.
"Yes, they said everyone in the entire hunting grounds was mobilized to search," the maid replied.
"The hunting grounds are dangerous everywhere. I hope nothing bad will happen to Consort Shu." Bai Yusheng seemed very worried.
"Where is Consort Jing?" Consort Yuan suddenly asked.
Bai Yusheng seemed to suddenly realize after being asked that Yu Yan wasn't here.
“Maybe he’s in his own palace,” Bai Yusheng said.
"Go find Consort Jing," Consort Yuan said, and the servants left after hearing the order.
"I hope nothing bad will happen." Consort Yuan picked up a cup of tea and slowly sipped it.
"Consort Shu is blessed with good fortune, so naturally nothing will happen to her. Consort Yuan, please rest assured. Besides, His Majesty is here. I heard that His Majesty went to look for her personally," Bai Yusheng comforted her.
"His Majesty dotes on Consort Shu, so it's natural for him to be nervous." Consort Yuan's expression was unreadable, and Bai Yusheng simply smiled without saying anything more.
Some things are pointless to say aloud; everyone knows what's going on. Who can really be more kind and magnanimous than anyone else? As for Consort Shu… I doubt anyone in the harem would want Nan Zhiyun to return safely…
Bai Yusheng looked outside, her eyes narrowing slightly. It was already getting late; in another half hour, they probably wouldn't be able to see each other anymore. Besides, the deep mountains and forests were full of tall, dense trees, so it would get dark even faster. She actually hoped that Nan Zhiyun really hadn't returned this time, or... that finding a corpse wouldn't be of much use, right?
So what if His Majesty favors her? How many times can Nan Zhiyun escape these things in secret? She doesn't believe she can always escape danger.
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