Seeing Ye Wanshu and Chu Yin approaching, Zhu Wencai quickly wiped away his tears and replied with a fist clasped, "I'm fine. I'm just happy to see that His Highness is finally getting married."
After saying that, he bowed deeply to the two of them and left in a panic.
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When Ye Wanshu saw his expression, she knew he was lying.
She knew Zhu Wencai very well. He was a straightforward person. If he was really happy, he could express it in front of others. Why would he hide in such a remote corner and cry secretly?
He thought quickly in his mind that since he knew about what happened in Lin'an, Fu Mingchi must have known about it as well. He was afraid that something had happened to Fu Mingchi.
Although he did not like Queen Mother Gu, he was loyal to the world of Daye and was a person who took the overall situation into consideration. His lifelong wish was to recover the northern border for the court. He had been eager to eliminate the maritime threat in recent years, just wanting to stabilize Yuezhou as soon as possible and then go north to fight the enemy.
The situation in the northern border is critical right now, but my uncle is sending a large army to attack. I'm afraid Fu Mingchi will not choose to fight against the imperial army.
"General Zhu, tell me honestly, is your prince planning to go to Lin'an?" Ye Wanshu stopped Zhu Wencai and asked immediately.
Zhu Wencai was startled and quickly shook his head in denial, "Miss Ye, you're being overly suspicious. His Highness is always intelligent. He knew that the Queen Mother and the Gu family were wary of him, so why would he choose to go to Lin'an at this critical juncture? He would undoubtedly be courting his own death."
"You also know this is courting death?" Ye Wanshu said angrily, "Why don't you confess the truth? If your Highness hadn't been in trouble, why would you be wailing here?"
Zhu Wencai choked and became a little overwhelmed. He quickly walked around her and hurried out.
Ye Wanshu shouted at him, "General Zhu, I know your character. You have always been loyal to the palace and His Highness. This matter concerns the safety of the entire Yongning Palace. If you dare to conceal it, I will be the first to punish you when I enter the palace."
Zhu Wencai's mind was already in a mess, and she provoked him even more. His body softened and he fell to his knees.
"Miss Ye, His Highness is preparing to take General Yubai to Lin'an." Zhu Wencai cried bitterly, "Your Highness has always listened to you. Please persuade Your Highness. Since the court is so unkind, please persuade Your Highness to rebel. Otherwise, Your Highness will never return."
Although Ye Wanshu already had a premonition, she was still stunned when she heard these words from Zhu Wencai unexpectedly.
If it weren't for Gu Tingchen, he might have a chance of survival if he went to Lin'an, and he could also save the Mu family army. However, Gu Tingchen is now so vicious and terrifying, and his actions are capricious. If he really allowed to go to Lin'an, Gu Tingchen would definitely find ways to harm him.
But she couldn't persuade Fu Mingchi to rebel no matter what.
In this way, Xiao Zhang and the 100,000 Mu family soldiers will have no way out.
"General Zhu, you've never seen me before today, so remember that."
Glancing at the stunned Chu Yin beside her, Ye Wanshu softly instructed, "Sister Yin, take General Zhu downstairs and wipe his face before you come out again."
After saying that, he led Chunhong and Xingtao and hurried to the front hall.
Zhu Wencai was confused: "Miss Chu, what does Miss Ye mean?"
Chu Yin had been confused as to why Wanwan was so anxious to put on her wedding dress, but now she had guessed what she was thinking.
I'm afraid she is going to Lin'an on behalf of Prince Yongning.
Sighing silently, Chu Yin solemnly warned, "If you truly embark on the path of rebellion, not only will your future be bleak, but the Mu family army will also have no chance of survival. Wanwan has her reasons for saying this, General Zhu, just remember this."
Zhu Wencai nodded after thinking about it, and stood there in a daze, still a little confused.
"Let's go, General Zhu, clean up quickly and go to the front hall." Chu Yin urged, and then led him to the hot spring pool.
In the front hall, as soon as Ji Yuan entered, Fu Mingchi dismissed all the servants, ordered people to close the door, and ordered Yan Jin and Yu Bai to guard it outside personally.
Looking at this scene, Ji Yuan had already noticed something was going on. He frowned and asked, "What is happening, Your Highness?"
Fu Mingchi didn't beat around the bush. After motioning him to take a seat, he said bluntly, "I came here today to ask for a favor. I beg Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, to grant my request."
Ji Yuan curled his lips: "Your Highness, do you want to go to Lin'an alone?"
Fu Mingchi nodded. "So, I would like to ask the Prime Minister to stay in Yuezhou and assist Wan'er in managing the Yongning Palace. I wonder if the Prime Minister is willing to give up the wealth and splendor of Lin'an?"
Ji Yuan sighed helplessly. These two people were really a perfect match. At the critical moment, they both rushed to Lin'an, and they really thought that Lin'an was still a good place at that time.
Seeing that he refused to respond, Fu Mingchi said earnestly, "Don't worry, Prime Minister. I submitted a petition to the court last night, requesting that my grandfather, Duke Ning, take over the post of Governor of the Pacification Commissioner's Office and command the Yuezhou Army. If Empress Dowager Gu wants me to enter Lin'an, she must agree to this. You and Duke Ning will assist Wan'er together. Even if I can't return, she can rest assured in the Yongning Palace."
Ji Yuan shook his head: "Your Highness should know the outcome of your trip. Even if Queen Mother Gu is willing to tolerate you, Gu Erlang will never leave Your Highness alive."
"The Prime Minister and His Majesty are so impressed by me, but do they really have no confidence in me?" Fu Mingchi replied with forced composure, "I dare to go, and I will find a way to escape unscathed."
"This matter is absolutely not to be taken lightly." Ji Yuan said in a deep voice, "Your Highness is so considerate of Wanwan. As a father, I am deeply touched. However, His Majesty has high hopes for you. I have to say something that may break Wanwan's heart. I hope Your Highness will put the country and the world first."
"The world?" Fu Mingchi sneered. "I'm afraid I'll disappoint the Prime Minister. I'm just a small vassal king in Yuezhou City. I've never thought about the world. If there is, Wan'er is my world."
Hearing this, Ji Yuan didn't know whether to be happy or angry.
Fu Mingchi clearly didn't want to give him room for thought. He said coldly, "I'm not saying this to please the Prime Minister, but simply to make him understand a father's responsibility. You've already abandoned Wan'er once, causing her so much pain these past few years. I'll never forget her uncertain expression when she first arrived in Yuezhou. I hope she can live a comfortable and peaceful life for the rest of her life."
Ji Yuan fell silent. He was deeply indebted to the emperor, and his lifelong ambition was to help the emperor uphold the government and restore the country. He would do it even if it meant sacrificing his own life and the lives of his family.
In comparison, he would rather accompany Wanwan back to Lin'an, even if it means dying with her.
Seeing that he remained unmoved, Fu Mingchi finally spoke, "Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, has been in Lin'an for many years and should be more aware of the court situation than I am. The northern border has become so chaotic that I'm afraid we'll be forced to sue for peace in humiliation, and a marriage and compensation are inevitable. Your Majesty has no children, and Wan'er is a princess personally appointed by Your Majesty. If Empress Dowager Gu insists on marrying Wan'er, how will Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, respond?"
Ji Yuan was stunned.
Just at this moment, Ye Wanshu's voice was heard outside the door.
"General Yan, General Yu, what are you doing? The door is closed in broad daylight. Could it be that your Highness is doing something shameful in there?"
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