Qin Yu led his troops and fought their way in.
Compared to seasoned soldiers, Feng Huan's men were utterly ineffective.
They were quickly and utterly defeated.
As the sunlight shone, the entire Lanyue Palace was stained with a vivid crimson color.
Qin Yu, clad in armor and wielding a long sword, arrived covered in blood. He knelt on one knee at the foot of the steps of the imperial bedchamber and proclaimed loudly, "This humble general, Qin Yu, has arrived late to rescue Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness!"
Eunuch Hong grabbed his robes and scrambled out of the hall, leaning against the door: "General Qin, you've come at just the right time!"
"Quickly, seize the Second Prince! He's planning a rebellion!"
Qin Yu glanced around and looked at Feng Huan lying on the ground.
After glancing at Feng Huan, his gaze then fell upon Feng Xun, who was carrying a sword.
Qin Yu's sword tip hit the ground, and he declared with a resounding voice: "Second Prince Feng Huan has led troops to force the palace, intending to rebel!"
The Third Prince, Feng Xun, thwarted the rebels, protected the Emperor, and saved Xiqiu from internal strife and war, thus rendering a great service!
Qin Yu took the lead, and soon the other soldiers knelt down in Lan Yue Palace.
All the soldiers secretly watched the young boy on the steps with admiration.
Feng Xun gripped the sword hilt tightly, blood streaming from his palms, and said in a hoarse voice, "You all have rendered meritorious service in protecting the Emperor, please rise."
Qin Yu then took the lead and stood up.
He handed his sword to his subordinate and strode up the steps: "Your Highness, you've been frightened."
Feng Xun pursed his pale lips and shook his head.
Qin Yu was about to say something more when suddenly his gaze froze.
His gaze fell upon the elegant and distinguished Ninth Prince standing before the door: "Is that you?"
The Ninth Prince said calmly, "You've worked hard."
Qin Yu's eyes were moved, and his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he found that he couldn't open his mouth at all.
After hesitating for a while, Qin Yu finally said, "You haven't changed at all over the years, you're still so young."
The Ninth Prince raised his eyebrows and gave Qin Yu, who was covered in blood, a critical look: "You're old."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu finally relaxed.
He smiled and said, "I am an ordinary man. Time may not defeat a beautiful woman, but it will not pity an ordinary man."
The Ninth Prince said calmly, "The general is stationed at the border, clearing out bandits and protecting the peace of the people on the border between the two countries. He is no ordinary person."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu scratched his head and said, "You flatter me."
The Ninth Prince's expression was indifferent: "It is not convenient for me to interfere in the internal affairs of Xiqiu."
General, please handle the matter of Lan Yue Palace well.
This Feng Huan had attacked the princes and princesses of the Great Qi three times, intending to disrupt the stability of the two countries and cause war.
Do you understand what I mean, General?
Qin Yu cupped his hands and said firmly, "Understood!"
The Ninth Prince nodded: "I have been traveling day and night and am tired. I will go back to rest first."
Qin Yu bowed and said, "Please take care."
The Ninth Prince held Yuan Yao in his arms and asked, "Where do you sleep?"
Yuan Yao obediently replied, "Jingyue Pavilion."
"Jingyue Pavilion?" The Ninth Prince murmured the name, glanced around, and then headed towards Jingyue Pavilion with practiced ease.
Yuan Yao was slightly surprised: "Father, you know the way?"
The Ninth Prince raised his sleeve, his fingertips lightly brushing against the tip of her nose: "What's wrong? Are you afraid your father will lose you?"
Yuan Yao puffed out her cheeks: "Daddy would never lose Yao'er!"
The Ninth Prince chuckled softly.
Outside Jingyue Pavilion, a faint smell of blood permeated the air.
The moment the Ninth Prince stepped into the courtyard, everyone inside was stunned.
Huaiyao stared wide-eyed: "A thousand... a thousand years old?"
She looked surprised and questioned Yuan Yao with her eyes.
Yuan Yao blinked innocently.
The Ninth Prince glanced at the disheveled children and said coldly, "Go wash up. If you're injured, treat your wounds."
Lin Xuan's light blue robes were stained with blood.
His sword hadn't even been wiped clean yet.
Jiang Chengyan's condition is more serious.
Jiang Chengyan's face was covered in blood, and he had a stern expression, looking gloomy.
Upon seeing the Ninth Prince, Jiang Chengyan asked, "Does my father know you've come to Xiqiu?"
The Ninth Prince glanced at him coldly: "Do I need to ask him for permission to go wherever I want?"
Jiang Chengyan pursed his lips: "Luckily you came..."
His voice was still a little hoarse.
I must have been really scared just now.
The Ninth Prince hummed in agreement, picked up Yuan Yao, and went upstairs.
Jiang Chengyan: "..."
He still had something to say!
He hasn't even seen Yuan Xiaoyao yet!
Was Yuan Xiaoyao injured?
Unfortunately, no matter how high Jiang Chengyan stood, he could only see the Ninth Prince's back...
Lin Xuan looked at the Ninth Prince's retreating figure with a complicated expression before asking Jiang Chengyan, "Shall we take a bath?"
"Go away." Jiang Chengyan wiped his face and said with disgust, "The blood of the Xiqiu people stinks!"
upstairs.
The room was quiet and tidy.
In addition, there was a faint scent of incense in the room.
The Ninth Prince held Yuan Yao in his arms, glanced out the window, and asked, "Why were you given such a high room?"
The sixth floor.
How long will it take her short legs to climb?
Thinking about it, the Ninth Prince felt a little sorry for him.
He put Yuan Yao down before saying, "My little dumpling has lost weight."
You've lost weight?
Yuan Yao's eyes widened in surprise. "Really?"
The Ninth Prince patted her little head: "Would Daddy lie to you?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao raised her little hand to look, and then raised her little short leg to look.
Her chubby little hands and feet do seem a bit too thin!
Yuan Yao exclaimed joyfully, "Father, Yao'er has grown taller, hasn't she?!"
The Ninth Prince smiled and said calmly, "Yes, you've grown taller."
"That's great!" Yuan Yao said happily. "All the other kids are growing taller, but I'm not. I thought I was sick!"
Now I've finally grown taller!
The Ninth Prince's eyes softened slightly, and he smiled, "You've grown taller, are you that happy?"
“Of course!” Yuan Yao nodded emphatically: “Growing taller means I’ve grown up!”
"When I grow up, I can protect Daddy!"
To live a long and healthy life alongside the Ninth Prince was her belief in this world!
Hearing the little dumpling say he would protect him, the Ninth Prince felt as if something had pierced his heart. After the piercing, it seemed as if something hot was flowing out of that small hole, and his body and mind gradually warmed up...
The Ninth Prince placed his hand on Yuan Yao's head and sighed, "It's better if you grow up slowly. When you grow up, your father won't be able to carry you anymore."
Yuan Yao threw herself into the arms of the Ninth Prince and said earnestly, "No! Father will always be able to hold Yao'er!"
From now on, she will eat less and try her best to save money.
When she grows up, she'll be slim and beautiful, and take her dad on a trip to see the sights!
Father is so handsome, as his daughter, she can't let him down!
Yuan Yao was filled with anticipation when she thought about the future...
At this moment, Jing'er knocked on the door and came in: "Your Highness, Princess, the hot water for your bath is ready and is in the next room."
She was not surprised at all to see the Ninth Prince.
Yuan Yao was somewhat surprised.
Could it be that the secret guards had informed Jing'er beforehand?
Just as I was wondering what was happening, the curtains in the room swayed slightly.
Yuan Yao turned around.
Two dark figures, one tall and one short, stood not far from her.
Yuan Yao was extremely surprised.
The Dark Guard Camp is recruiting children?
The tall guard said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, the matter you entrusted to me has been taken care of."
The voice has been specially processed; it's impossible to tell who it belongs to.
The bodyguards all looked similar, and by changing their voices and concealing their presence, Yuan Yao couldn't quite recognize them...
As he was speculating, the Ninth Prince's gaze fell upon the young bodyguard.
He said coldly, "When you landed, you used too much force and your breathing was off."
Listen, your heart is pounding like a drum, heavy and fast...
Do you breathe like this when you're on duty?
Little bodyguard: "..."
He is not...
The young guard held his breath and focused, withdrawing his gaze from the little dumpling beneath the black mist, and said in a deep voice, "This subordinate...accepts punishment."
Yuan Yao looked on in astonishment: "Father, who is he?"
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