Chapter 432 Luo'er Disappears, Prince Su Loses Control!
A dozen pairs of eyes were fixed on him.
Pei Qinghong quickly raised his hands.
"I only came back to take the antidote."
Li Qingluo didn't speak to him, and led the people straight into the deeper tunnel.
Pei Qinghong followed behind them.
"Does Princess Yaoguang know that my uncle and the others were all imprisoned by the Ministry of Justice yesterday?"
"The Duke of Pei's mansion no longer has any elders."
"And the Duke's title will probably be lost this time too..."
Li Qingluo turned her head abruptly: "What exactly does Young Master Pei want to say?"
"You think I'm afraid just because your Pei family hates me?"
"Or do you know what happened at Prince Su's residence, and you are now Prince Su's shadow guard, so you want to block my way?"
Pei Qinghong gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Our Pei family regards you as our benefactor, how could we dare to hate you?"
"But Princess Yaoguang clearly knows what happened at Prince Su's residence, so why bother to seek an answer herself?"
"In that case, aren't you afraid of damaging your relationship with Prince Su?"
Li Qing hesitated for only a moment after landing before continuing to walk quickly.
"He was the one who broke his promise first."
"But I, Li Qingluo, must never betray myself again!"
She raised her hand and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
Although she was sweating profusely, her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, completely cold.
The combined effects of ice and fire nearly burned her to ashes.
She was willing to die alongside him to uncover the truth behind Consort Yue's death.
Even revenge.
But in front of Duan Rongshi, she found herself to be nothing more than a gentle breeze that could temporarily smooth the lines between his brows.
Perhaps, she was indeed a variable in his life.
But he would never let her influence his chess game.
The person who leaked the information about the back mountain of Qingsong was none other than himself.
It was Duan Rongshi himself!
The Prince Su's mansion deliberately relaxed its guard so that the spies of the Great Chu could successfully rescue Zongzheng Wuheng from the mansion.
He wanted to release Zongzheng Wuheng back to Da Chu.
But why?
Why is that?!
He clearly had the opportunity to explain himself that day in Qishan.
But he didn't explain.
Moreover, in the chaos in the west of the city, she only helped him to take charge of the situation.
The overall situation has always been in Duan Rongshi's own hands.
Li Qingluo knew that this was the right thing to do.
He wanted to avenge her mother, just as he wanted to avenge himself after being reborn.
Nothing in this world can change their resolve.
Moreover, he was the real mastermind behind all of this, so what could he do but tell himself?
She really couldn't help him with much of the burden.
Moreover, things were gradually revealed step by step.
However, Li Qingluo felt a deep sense of betrayal regarding Zongzheng Wuheng!
Tonight, she must win over Zongzheng Wuheng.
She also had to settle her score with Zongzheng Wuheng.
If Duan Rongshi truly has his reasons, then he should come and explain himself!
Li Qingluo turned halfway back to look at Pei Qinghong behind her: "Tell him that it's his business if he wants to release the people. But it's also my business if I, Li Qingluo, want to kill someone for revenge."
"Unless his reasons for having to release Duan Rongshi can convince me."
"Otherwise, even if I chase you all the way to the Great Chu, I will never turn back!"
After saying that, Li Qingluo and her group completely abandoned Pei Qinghong and chased after him into the deeper darkness.
Pei Qinghong hesitated for only a moment before quickly turning around and leaving the dungeon.
Pei Jingzhe was still waiting for him at the cave entrance.
Upon seeing him come out, I immediately asked, "Did you stop them?"
Pei Qinghong: "If you stop me, do you think I'd come out alone?"
"She is an extremely self-reliant woman, and her abilities are greater than you and I can imagine."
“Those ‘kill’ characters are the elite troops that my great-grandfather has carefully cultivated for many years. Now they are loyal and sworn to follow her to the death. Our Pei family has made her a suit of armor and wedding dress.”
Pei Jingzhe's chest heaved violently with anger: "Can't she just stay quiet for a bit?"
"What will happen to the Pei family if something happens to her?"
"My father and all the uncles were willing to bear the blame for the sake of the Pei family's descendants."
"Besides, there's no turning back now. Are we just going to sacrifice ourselves in vain?"
After a moment of silence, Pei Qinghong said, "This matter must be reported to Prince Su immediately."
“Brother, it was I who helped our great-grandfather kill them.”
"I am also the one who has committed heinous crimes."
"I will risk my life to protect the Pei family."
"Don't worry, the antidote will still be delivered to the Pei family."
After saying that, Pei Qinghong quickly left the Duke's mansion.
However, the palace is under heavy security tonight.
Although Pei Qinghong is now a shadow guard, once he sneaks into the palace, he can no longer enter the Zichen Palace, which is now as impenetrable as an iron fortress.
Pei Qinghong could only wait in the darkness.
When Leng Dian finally appeared, he quickly went to the corner to stop him: "Something's happened."
After saying that, Pei Qinghong ignored Leng Dian's ugly expression and continued, "I'll go out of the city first to stop her."
"Please inform His Highness of this matter as soon as possible, so that His Highness can make a decision."
After saying that, he quickly disappeared into the night.
Leng Dian didn't dare to hesitate and quickly abandoned the things he had just come out to do.
He turned and entered the Zichen Palace, where he found Prince Su resting with his head propped up in a side hall.
"Your Highness, Miss..."
Upon hearing those two words, Duan Rongshi opened his eyes.
"Didn't I send you to deliver a message?"
Duan Rongshi couldn't spare the time to see her in person.
That's why I wrote a letter in my own hand and asked Leng Dian to deliver it to General Xiuli's residence.
There were some things he didn't want Luo'er to misunderstand.
Despite his hesitation, Leng Dian revealed the truth: "Your Highness, the young lady has already discovered the truth."
"Moreover, an hour ago... they left the city from the Pei family dungeon... and now they're probably chasing after those people from the Great Chu Kingdom."
Duan Rongshi's expression changed drastically in an instant, and he stood up in shock: "What did you say!?"
It was pouring rain outside.
She actually dared to chase after Zongzheng Wuheng on a night like this!
What worried Duan Rongshi even more was that she knew he had broken his promise to her...
She was probably extremely disappointed in him.
I wonder what kind of wild thoughts they'll have.
Upon thinking of this, Duan Rongshi became extremely anxious, and his heart was filled with panic.
Unable to worry about this matter any longer, Duan Rongshi immediately prepared to leave the city.
"Luo'er..."
Seeing this, Leng Dian and Xia Duo quickly gave chase.
"Your Highness, you mustn't!"
“Now that you’re gone, the Prince of Jin and his men will surely take advantage of the situation and break into the palace. The situation that we’ve managed to maintain will collapse.”
"Your Highness, you've been making this move for over a decade."
"Your Highness, you must think this over carefully!"
"As for the young lady, we will go out of the city to look for her."
"Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely bring the person back safe and sound for Your Highness!"
"Your Highness—"
Xia Duo and the others immediately knelt on the ground.
They pleaded desperately.
If Wan Jiajun comes knocking on the palace gates overnight.
Duan Rongshi was not present at that time.
The situation would then spiral completely out of control.
How could everyone be willing to endure and persevere for so many years, only to give up halfway?
All previous efforts will be in vain.
Duan Rongshi's steps were abruptly halted.
He looked down at the people behind him.
If he were to lose control of his emotions today due to personal love and actually abandon everything and leave the palace, all these people would lose their lives because of him.
They have loyally followed him for over a decade.
He was an indispensable asset to Duan Rongshi.
He looked at Cold Electric and Windbreaker.
"You will bring her back safely for me!"
"I beg you, Your Majesty."
With tears in his eyes, Leng Dian said, "Your Highness, rest assured!"
"Even if it costs us our lives, we will absolutely protect the young lady!"
The rain only lasted one night.
The next day, as soon as it was light, the sky cleared up completely.
General Wan, the leader of the Wan family army, led 20,000 troops toward Jinling.
Upon learning of this, Duan Rongshi rode out of the city alone to personally greet him.
Soon, all the turmoil in Jinling City subsided.
The Wan family army and the Beitu army did not engage in fighting.
Instead, they all retreated to a place twenty miles away from Jinling City and set up camp together.
When General Wan followed Duan Rongshi, he only brought a few hundred people with him when he entered the palace.
Emperor Yan was lying on his bed, unable to speak or move.
He could only lie motionless on the bed, his mouth crooked and drooling incessantly.
His eyes seemed to hold a message.
General Wan stepped forward and knelt before Emperor Yan: "Your Majesty, this old minister knows, this old minister knows everything."
"His Majesty suffered from hemiplegia because he was too heartbroken by the Crown Prince's collusion with a cult to rebel."
"Your Majesty, please take good care of yourself. This old minister will help Your Majesty select a prince who is truly dedicated to the country and its people, to temporarily share Your Majesty's burdens."
"His Majesty will surely recover."
Emperor Yan was so angry that his eyes turned bloodshot.
Tears streamed down my face in large drops.
General Wan sighed and wiped away his tears, saying, "Your Majesty, why are you doing this to yourself?"
General Wan will stay in Nanjing for a few more days.
Fortunately, Duan Rongshi finally got a brief respite and immediately called Zhui Yu over: "Have Leng Dian and the others sent back any news?"
Zhuiyu knew she couldn't hide it anymore.
Then he said, "Your Highness... the young lady has disappeared!"
Duan Rongshi's eyes instantly flashed with icy venom: "What do you mean, 'missing'?!"
"What did you do?!"
Zhuiyu lowered his head tightly: "When Lengdian and the others chased after them, the rain was so heavy that they only found traces of the fight in the woods twenty miles away."
"Then they found several more shattered skeletons at the foot of the cliff."
"Fortunately, none of them were girls! All those people from Great Chu are dead."
"Moreover, there wasn't a single corpse among those corpses."
"But..."
"The only thing missing is the girl and the killers."
"Perhaps it was washed away by a heavy rain overnight, which is why it disappeared."
"Cold Electric and Windbreaker haven't dared to rest for a moment; they've been searching for the girl day and night for two days..."
"But it still is..."
The words that Zhui Yu couldn't utter turned into sharp blades, piercing Duan Rongshi's chest again and again.
Duan Rongshi held his swaying head.
"It's all my fault..."
"It's all my fault, I lost her."
"Make way—make way, all of you!"
"I'm going to find Luo'er."
"I will personally bring her back!"
"Luo'er absolutely cannot be harmed, and she must not be harmed!"
After he finished speaking, he disregarded everything else, picked up his longsword, and rode his horse directly out of the palace.
When General Wan arrived, he only saw a fleeting image of someone riding a horse across the long street.
Curious, he asked, "Your Highness Prince Su, where are you going in such a hurry?"
The lieutenant behind him said, "It seems that His Highness Prince Su's future princess has gone missing."
General Wan was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.
Then he laughed.
"Look, even a powerful figure like Prince Su can lose control over love one day."
"It seems that he is not truly a heartless person after all."
"That's interesting."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a young eunuch arrived at Ning Shou Palace.
"General Wan, the Empress Dowager invites you to the Ning Shou Palace for a chat."
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