"Has Auntie made all the arrangements?" Zhao Shu felt inexplicably excited and wanted to go out and see.
Huo Danlan nodded and reached out to pat her head. "Don't worry, your aunt brought you here and will definitely bring you back safely."
Her words not only relieved Zhao Shu, but also put a huge weight off Sun Yun and the Crown Prince's hearts. The Crown Prince was the least secure one here. Zhao Shu had Zhi Hai, Huo Danlan had Grandma, and Sun Yun had his secret assassins. Protecting the three of them was definitely not a problem.
But the Crown Prince, countless people chased after him, all for him.
"How did the fact that my brother, the Crown Prince, is here leak out?" Zhao Shu asked. She had intended to ask this question from the beginning, but hadn't yet.
Huo Danlan frowned and suddenly said, "Someone, go and see why Mr. Ouyang hasn't come yet."
Someone outside said "yes," and then there was silence.
Green Ivy and Half-Bundle stood beside Zhao Shu and Sun Yun respectively, their hands trembling with nervousness, their lips tightly pressed together, and their faces pale.
Zhao Shu glanced at the two girls and said, "Auntie, I want to go out and take a look."
Huo Danlan shook her head slightly and glanced at the Crown Prince sitting on the bed. He was leaning back with a large pillow, his face expressionless. Such a scene was probably nothing new to him.
It wasn't necessary to stay here, but who knew if there might be spies? Only by keeping watch could she feel at ease. Huo Danlan sympathized with this ill-fated crown prince, who, despite his status as heir apparent, had suffered so much.
What she didn't know was that in the past, no one would have dared to assassinate the Crown Prince so blatantly. It was only because of the recent turmoil that everyone felt it was the best time to take a gamble. Emperor Mingde felt that this was the best time to concentrate imperial power, and the princes and other princes also felt that this was the time to eliminate dissidents and seize power.
In addition, the crown prince has gold mines in his possession. As long as he obtains gold mines and has money and food, he can increase his strength.
After waiting for nearly half an hour, someone came to report that it was a member of the Huo family: "Miss, General Peng has arrived."
Huo Danlan stood up and walked out excitedly, "Please come in quickly."
Zhao Shu originally wanted to go out as well, but she held back. She had to stay and watch over the Crown Prince. Since Zhao Shu didn't leave, Sun Yun didn't leave either. For a moment, the inner room became a little awkward.
After all, Sun Yun was an outsider in the Crown Prince's room. No matter what, without an older person to guide her, and no matter how fierce the war was outside, she was in an extremely awkward position.
It seemed as if a large army was approaching, and the shouts of battle outside were deafening. Even the Crown Prince, who had been listening with a blank expression, couldn't help but feel excited, wondering who had sent the troops.
Zhao Shu felt a little relieved when she recalled what Wei Tingsi had said in his letter. It seemed that her father would be arriving in Guanzhou soon. General Peng had accompanied her on her inspection tour of the country, and now he had come to help. It was likely that the news of the Crown Prince's presence here had been leaked again.
It's truly impossible to guard against. What's most infuriating is that we still don't know who leaked the information. Several names flashed through her mind, and Zhao Shu's face turned ashen, as if covered by a layer of ice.
The Crown Prince was already used to it; wherever he went, he would attract countless assassins. He was extremely surprised that he could spend so many days peacefully at the Huo family's estate. Huo Danlan was indeed quite capable.
Just as he was pondering what to do next, he heard someone outside say, "My lord, the young general requests your presence. His Highness the Crown Prince is in the inner room."
Zhao Shu and Sun Yun exchanged a glance and both covered their faces with veils. They were so nervous that they had forgotten about this.
Just as he put on his veil, Huo Danlan led General Peng Rui in, with Liu Huan by his side. Upon seeing the Crown Prince, Liu Huan, a dignified seven-foot-tall man, burst into tears, saying, "Your Highness, I am late!"
He was someone who chose to follow the Crown Prince from the very beginning. He was a veteran of the Crown Prince's faction and also the Crown Prince's most capable minister. The two had an extraordinary relationship. He knelt down and rushed over from afar, saying, "Your Highness, you have suffered."
Seeing this, everyone silently lowered their heads. Peng Rui knelt beside the Crown Prince's bed and said, "This humble general greets Your Highness."
This was the first time the Crown Prince had seen his own people since leaving the capital, and he couldn't help but cry. He tried to suppress his surging emotions, and only two lines of clear tears flowed. This was not the time to recount what had happened over the past few months, so he reached out and tremblingly helped Peng Rui and Liu Huan up.
The poison in Tianxianzi had been completely cleared, and her hands were no longer trembling, though she was still weak and powerless. Liu Huan and Peng Rui did not hesitate to delay, knowing that the most important thing now was to get through this difficult time. They stood up, suppressing their emotions, and Liu Huan said, "Your Highness, please rest assured. Lord Wei has already told me about your condition, and I believe that Your Highness will definitely recover."
He felt a deep sadness in his heart. The Crown Prince's appearance was even worse than he had imagined. However, he still had to stay firmly by the Crown Prince's side and follow in his footsteps. He had offended many people in the court. Although he had the Huo family as his backing, it would be inappropriate to choose to follow another prince.
He sighed almost imperceptibly, hoping that the Crown Prince would really get better. Of all the Emperor's sons, he had the highest hopes for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was gentle yet intelligent, magnanimous and discerning. The fact that he was in this state was simply because he was outnumbered. The fact that he could still save his life under such circumstances showed his ability.
Whether it was self-consolation or objective evaluation, Liu Huan had made up his mind to follow the Crown Prince steadfastly. If the Crown Prince was unable to ascend the throne, he could simply resign and retire after Emperor Mingde's death. He didn't need this official position to enhance his own reputation.
Peng Rui carefully observed the Crown Prince's expression and sighed slightly. He was not one of the Crown Prince's men, but only had a connection with Wei Ting Si. The situation in the capital was tense, and Wei Ting Si was busy with official duties. He was originally accompanying Prince Yong on an inspection tour of the country, but he received a message from Wei Ting Si by carrier pigeon and rushed over overnight. His soldiers had not rested for three days and three nights.
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