Therefore, the eldest prince owned many fields and houses, but to avoid being investigated and confiscated, he moved to a remote house in the southern suburbs.
This was someone a lowly ninth-rank official fawned over, someone the eldest prince looked down on and didn't even bother to register under his name. Unexpectedly, it has now become his refuge.
The courtyard was overgrown with weeds, and a thin young man stood with his hands behind his back to the door, as if he had been waiting for a long time.
Hearing footsteps outside, the boy turned around and bowed to the person being supported by the iron hook.
"This humble subject pays respects to Your Highness."
This is a boy of about thirteen years old. His face looks like it's being pulled by something, making him look a little unnatural.
The eldest prince glanced at Tie Gou, who also looked puzzled.
He asked warily, "Young man, how do you know about this place? What are you doing here?"
"I heard that His Highness had an accident, so I thought I would do my part to help him. I asked around and found this place, so I came here to wait for him."
Nowadays, Song Ruier is well-connected with the sons of powerful and wealthy families in the academy, so obtaining any information is not difficult for her.
"But I have never seen you before, so why should I believe you?"
Song Ruier said, "Your Highness may not recognize me, but you must recognize my father, Pang Da."
The eldest prince realized what was happening and lowered his guard; it really was someone on his side.
Given his current situation, he'd be grateful if even one person could help him.
Although the boy is young, he seems quite intelligent and might actually have a way to help him get through this difficult time.
Upon entering the hall, the eldest prince said, "What are your thoughts? Speak."
Song Ruier first took out a bottle of medicine from her sleeve: "I heard that His Highness's collarbone was injured and his martial arts were temporarily disabled. I specially obtained this medicine for you. This medicine can make the wound heal quickly. As long as it doesn't take too long, his martial arts may be restored."
The eldest prince's eyes lit up, and he took it.
"Some people can't tolerate Your Highness and will find this place sooner or later to eliminate you completely. So Your Highness must leave this place as soon as your injuries heal to ensure your safety."
The eldest prince said with a gloomy face, "But where am I going?"
Song Ruier already had a plan, and glanced at Tie Gou.
Iron Hook immediately went out and closed the door behind him.
"Your Highness, head north, all the way to a powerful country called Da Nu."
The eldest prince asked in bewilderment, "Why would I go to the Kingdom of Danu? That's the mortal enemy of the Kingdom of Daze."
Although he was not a good person, he grew up in the royal family of the Great Swamp Kingdom and enjoyed all kinds of honor and wealth. At most, he wanted to clear the obstacles on his way to the throne. He really didn't have any other thoughts.
Song Ruier lowered her voice: "But now, Your Highness can't even stay in the Great Swamp Kingdom anymore, can he? The most important thing is always to live. Only by living can you have the hope of having everything."
"If Your Highness is willing to pledge allegiance to the Kingdom of Danu and pass on the methods of troop deployment in the Han Chinese region, experience in farming and blacksmithing, and some other secrets, the Kingdom of Danu will surely be extremely grateful to Your Highness and will certainly treat you as an honored guest."
The eldest prince was terrified. He had never dared to even think about such things. He never imagined that this thirteen-year-old boy could speak of them so naturally, without any sense of burden.
Such cold-bloodedness, heartlessness, righteousness, and patriotism even made him admire himself.
But this was indeed his only way out; staying here meant certain death.
He narrowed his eyes, his gaze dark and complex. He had reached this point not only because of the Crown Prince's influence, but also because of the Emperor's ruthlessness.
Given that, what else does he need to consider?
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