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In the Lishan Palace, the solemnity of the past few days was forcibly pressed into the soil.
The Embroidered Spring Swords of the Imperial Guards were sharp as snow, and their horseshoes crushed the dew in the bushes as they plowed the entire paddock inch by inch.
From the dense forest depression where the Fourth Prince was shot by a hidden arrow, to the gentle slope where the Crown Prince was attacked, to the deeper and more dangerous primitive hunting area where wild animals roam.
The armored and armed soldiers advanced silently, turning the bushes and grass into pieces and rolling up the soil, leaving no gaps that could hide people.
The search was carried out in silence, with a suffocating atmosphere of blood and iron, like an invisible, dense net covering the entire Mount Li.
This all-out dragnet search lasted a full day and night. Under the threat of this dragnet, potential conspirators were forced to lie low and keep their hands off the pawns.
The shadow of death was forcibly suppressed, and the next few days were followed by a superficial, yet frightening calm.
But the wounded must leave the field.
The fourth prince Xinyi Zigu's left eye was completely disabled.
The imperial physician shook his head gravely, "Your Highness's injuries are extremely serious. The Hunting Garden is not a suitable place for recuperation. You must return to the capital for recuperation and treatment."
The emperor waved his hand wearily. Then, escorted by the Fourth Prince's personal guards and a team of Imperial Guards, the wounded soldiers set off back to the capital.
In the gorgeous carriage, Xinyi Zigu leaned on the soft pillow, exuding a gloomy and deathly aura.
Jiang Yuyao stayed close to him, taking care of him carefully.
With her husband blind and her future ruined, her path in the palace became increasingly difficult.
Leaving almost at the same time was Jiang Jinzhao, the son of the Marquis of Yongding.
His arm was injured while shielding the Crown Prince from an arrow, and the Emperor saw it. After a follow-up examination, the Imperial Physician also commented, "Although the Crown Prince's injury is no longer a major health issue, he needs to avoid movement to strengthen his body and replenish his vital energy. Any further exertion or jostling could damage his bones and veins."
So, another team of Jinyiwei escorted Jiang Jinzhao and the guards he brought with him and set out on the official road back to Beijing.
Without two major forces in the hunting ground, the atmosphere was strangely relaxed, but the vacuum in the center of power immediately attracted more attention.
Crown Prince Xinyi Daoyi became the only and most conspicuous target left on Mount Li.
After seeing off the Fourth Prince and Jiang Jinzhao's entourage, the Emperor's frown remained unrefreshed. He once again paced in front of the Crown Prince's temporary residence, finally stopping to gaze upon his son, who was calm, even a little too quiet, with unconcealed worry in his voice. "Daoyi, dangers continue to mount, and human hearts are unpredictable. It would be better for you to return to the palace with me. Hunting is ultimately just playthings."
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