Chapter 243 He really is a little lucky star
"Just now, Desheng Class was raided."
Zhao Hong's expression was solemn.
Song Hui frowned, not reacting for a moment.
"It's just a theatrical troupe, what's the big deal?"
Zhao Hong pursed his lips, "Have you forgotten where you took the eldest prince from?"
"The temple fair at Xiangguo Temple is in Desheng..."
Song Hui blurted out, but halfway through her sentence, she suddenly realized what she was saying and grabbed Zhao Hong's arm.
"You mean the raid on Desheng Opera Troupe might be related to the First Prince? Is the information accurate?"
Zhao Hong nodded, lowering his voice even further.
"The message came from someone sent by the Left Prime Minister. The Imperial City Guard and the Imperial Guards have been mobilized and have surrounded the Desheng Troupe without anyone noticing."
I heard that the troupe leader of Desheng Troupe and some famous actors such as Yu Miaoyin were taken away for questioning, and quite a few people were arrested.
The Desheng Opera Troupe's garden has been sealed off and quietly taken to the Imperial City Guard.
The Imperial City Guard is in charge of gathering intelligence and reports directly to His Majesty; they should be the ones searching for the First Prince.
Song Hui was extremely annoyed.
"You mean His Majesty already knows that the First Prince appeared at the Prime Minister's Temple fair? And is now sending people everywhere to search for him?"
What should we do? Does this mean we can't let the eldest prince stay at our house to build a relationship?
Zhao Hong paced back and forth in the courtyard for a moment with his hands behind his back, then gritted his teeth and said, "It's alright. We didn't know the person we rescued was the First Prince, and besides, he didn't say he was the First Prince, did he?"
Song Hui frowned and thought for a moment.
"Yes, he didn't say he was the eldest prince, and he seemed to have forgotten his own identity."
"Don't you remember?"
Zhao Hong was surprised, then breathed a sigh of relief.
"The eldest prince was only four years old when he went missing. Perhaps he was too young to remember things from his childhood."
That's perfect. If we treat him well now, he'll only be more grateful to us.
The couple decided to let Shen Xu stay at the Zhao family's house for a while, cultivate a relationship with him, and then reveal his identity.
Song Hui breathed a sigh of relief.
"Do you want to see him now?"
Zhao Hong shook his head.
"It's too deliberate to meet now. Let's wait until dawn."
As Song Hui gazed at the first light of dawn on the horizon, she was startled to realize that a night had already passed.
The snow had stopped sometime ago, and everything was covered in a white blanket.
"It's almost dawn, so perhaps..."
Before he could finish speaking, the butler rushed over.
"Master, Madam, there are a lot of people outside...you should go and see!"
Zhao Hong's face darkened.
"Who dares to trespass on the residence of the Vice Minister of Works?"
"This king!"
As the two words were spoken, a tall, slender figure stepped in.
His hair was tied up with a jade crown, and he wore a long crimson brocade robe, which made the boy's pale face appear even more cold and ashen.
Despite the cold weather, he was only wearing a white brocade cloak with flowing cloud patterns.
It was none other than King Xuan, Shen Cong.
Behind him was a troop of imperial guards, marching in orderly steps, their footsteps crunching on the snow.
Zhao Hong's expression changed slightly, and he quickly bowed in greeting.
"Your Highness, I am curious about the reason why Your Highness has suddenly led the Imperial Guards into my home."
Shen Cong glanced at him indifferently, then his gaze fell on Song Hui.
"Where is the boy that Madam Zhao brought back from the temple fair at the Prime Minister's Temple?"
Song Hui looked bewildered.
She clearly did a very discreet job of taking the person away, and even arranged for some people to create chaos.
How could Shen Cong know that it was she who took the eldest prince away?
She subconsciously looked at Zhao Hong.
Zhao Hong's heart sank, but he feigned surprise on his face.
"A boy? Is there something wrong with that child?"
Shen Cong frowned slightly, looking impatient.
"I will ask you one more time, where is he?"
With a wave of his hand, the Imperial Guards immediately scattered in all directions, appearing ready to search at any moment.
Zhao Hong knew he couldn't keep the man, and gritted his teeth inwardly.
She gestured for him to come this way, saying, "Your Highness, this way please. That child was seriously injured, and my wife had him treated by a doctor. He has just woken up."
The door opened, and Shen Cong stepped inside, meeting Shen Xu's gaze as Shen Xu lay half-lying on the bed.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, staring intently at Shen Xu.
Shen Xu also tried to look up at him, and after a moment, he turned to look at Song Hui.
"Madam, he is...?"
Song Hui opened her mouth, but Zhao Hong tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to be careful what she said.
She forced a smile and softened her voice, saying, "Don't be afraid, child. This is Prince Xuan. He's here to see you."
Shen Xu stared wide-eyed in astonishment.
Looking for me?
Before he finished speaking, Shen Cong was already standing by the bed.
Zhao Wanqing, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, was so frightened that she scrambled off the bed and hid to the side.
Shen Cong stared intently at Shen Xu for a long time before gently patting his shoulder.
"I've finally found you, Changsheng."
Shen Xu was even more confused.
Who is Changsheng?
Shen Cong took a deep breath, turned around, and quickly walked outside.
"Someone, immediately escort the Crown Prince back to the palace! He is injured, be careful."
"yes!"
And so, Song Hui and Zhao Hong could only watch helplessly as Shen Cong took Shen Xu away.
Song Hui was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
That damned Shen Cong!
He ruined all my plans!
In the palace.
Because the matter of the eldest prince was mentioned last night, Empress Xue was too heartbroken, so the emperor stayed with her.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing the voice of the eunuch Ding Wang outside, the emperor opened his eyes, rubbed his temples, and looked drowsy.
"Is it time for court?"
Despite being exhausted, he forced himself to get up.
Empress Xue barely slept. When she saw the emperor get up, she mustered her energy to help him change his clothes.
Ding Wang knelt down outside with a thud, his voice trembling with excitement.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty the Empress! Prince Xuan has sent word that the First Prince has been found!"
*Smack*
Empress Xue trembled, and the jade crown in her hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Nobody bothered to pick them up.
The Emperor and Empress Xue exchanged a glance and rushed to the outer room almost simultaneously.
Empress Xue grabbed Ding Wang.
"What did you just say? Say it again."
Ding Wang shouted, "We've found the First Prince! Prince Xuan is leading the First Prince back to the palace, and they've already arrived at the palace gate!"
Empress Xue released Ding Wang's hand, feeling utterly exhausted, and nearly collapsed to the ground.
The emperor caught him.
Empress Xue turned to look at the emperor, and tears instantly streamed down her face.
"Your Majesty, did you hear that? Changsheng, our Changsheng has been found, found!"
The emperor's eyes reddened, and he nodded deeply.
"I heard you."
Empress Xue hurriedly wiped away her tears.
"No, I can't cry. I have to go get Changsheng. I need to see my son right now."
"Someone come quickly and help me change my clothes immediately."
Empress Xue stumbled and rushed back into the inner chamber.
The emperor took a deep breath and turned to look outside the palace.
Everything outside was silvery white; the snow that had fallen all night had stopped, and the edges of the clouds were gilded.
It's dawn!
The emperor suddenly remembered Li Nanke's words: "Perhaps the eldest prince will be found first thing tomorrow morning."
A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
That little girl, Li Nanke, is really a lucky charm!
She said that Changsheng could be found early tomorrow morning, and sure enough, he was found!
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