She stroked her growing belly, where her and Qi Guze's child was developing, and where her hope for the future lay. She prayed silently, hoping they would complete their mission successfully and return safely.
Just then, Qi Hanlin rushed over. As soon as he arrived at the palace, he asked anxiously, "Aunt, is Uncle in danger?" His tone was full of worry and tension.
Xu Yuehua nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes. "Yes, Hanlin, your father is in danger. I believe Yan Qing and the guards will be able to rescue him safely."
Qi Hanlin took a deep breath. He understood the difficulty and danger of this mission. But he also knew that he could not back down at this moment.
He said firmly, "I will also send more soldiers to rescue the Imperial Uncle!" His voice was full of determination and courage.
Just then, Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng returned from their martial arts practice. Seeing the tense atmosphere in the palace, they couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Qi Zi'ang quickly walked to Xu Yuehuai and Qi Hanlin's side and asked with concern, "Mother, Your Majesty, what's wrong?" His eyes were full of worry and concern.
Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng. She knew they were still young and shouldn't bear too much pressure and worry. But she also knew that some things couldn't be hidden.
She gently stroked Qi Ziang's head and said softly, "Ziang, your father is in danger at Wutong Mountain. Yan Qing and the guards have already set off to rescue him, and we are also trying to find a way to send reinforcements."
Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Qi Zi'ang's eyes. Although he was still young, he had a profound understanding of the honor and responsibility of his family.
He clenched his fists tightly and said firmly, "Mother, I want to go save Father too!"
Tie Chunsheng also stepped forward, his eyes shining with determination.
He said, "Grandma, I want to go too! Although my martial arts skills are not as good as Uncle Yanqing and the others, I can still do my part to save Grandpa!"
Looking at the two children, Xu Yuehuai felt deeply moved and proud. She knew that although they were still young, they already understood responsibility and commitment.
She gently stroked their heads and said tenderly, "Good children, I appreciate your kindness. But this mission is very dangerous, and you need to continue practicing martial arts to improve your strength. When you grow up, you will surely become the pride of your family!"
Although Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng were somewhat disappointed after hearing this, they understood that Xu Yuehuai's words made sense. They exchanged a glance, nodded firmly, and expressed their determination to continue practicing martial arts and contribute to the glory of their family.
Xu Yuehuai looked at them with eyes full of expectation and trust. She knew that these children would surely become pillars of the family in the future.
Now, all she could do was silently pray that Yan Qing and the guards would be able to complete their mission successfully and rescue Qi Guze safely.
The night was as dark as ink. The soldiers sent by Qi Hanlin and the secret guards led by Yan Qing were scattered like stars in every corner of Wutong Mountain. They trudged through thorns and crossed streams, but they still could not find Qi Guze.
The soldiers' faces were filled with anxiety and unease as they whispered among themselves, "Where could the prince be?"
"I hope nothing bad has happened to the Prince."
Amidst the commotion, Yan Qing remained calm. He stood atop a massive rock, his gaze sharp as he surveyed his surroundings.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, calm down. The prince will be fine! Let's keep searching!" His voice was low but firm, as if it could soothe everyone's anxiety.
Seeing this, the guards also regained their focus and resumed their search. They moved through the dense forest, not letting any possible clue slip by.
At this moment, Wutong Mountain seemed to be infected by this tense atmosphere, and even the wind blew particularly sharply.
Meanwhile, inside the palace, Xu Yuehuai was like an ant on a hot pan, anxiously awaiting news.
She sat in a golden nanmu chair, her hands clenched tightly, her brow furrowed. Her eyes were filled with worry and unease, as if the whole world weighed on her shoulders.
Qi Ziang stood aside, watching his mother's anxious expression, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
He gently held Xu Yuehuai's hand and said softly, "Mother, don't worry, Father will be back soon." His voice was still young, but it was full of firmness and warmth.
Xu Yuehuai finally felt a little relieved after hearing this, and stroked her abdomen, her brows relaxing slightly.
However, in the dead of night, Qi Zi'ang made a decision. He quietly slipped out of the palace and found Tie Chunsheng waiting outside the palace walls.
The two exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. They knew that Wutong Mountain needed them more at this moment.
Then, the two small figures quickly disappeared into the night, running towards Wutong Mountain. Their steps were light, but their hearts were filled with worry and anxiety.
They didn't know what dangers and challenges they would face, but they knew they had to find Qi Guze.
When Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng arrived at Wutong Mountain, it was already late at night. They quietly hid in the woods, observing their surroundings.
They saw the soldiers and guards still busy searching for Qi Guze, while Yan Qing stood on the rock, his eyes scanning the surroundings intently.
A warm feeling welled up in Qi Zi'ang's heart. He knew that these people were all working hard for his father.
He gripped Tie Chunsheng's hand tightly and whispered, "Let's begin."
So, the two small figures joined the search, traversing the woods, not letting go of any possible clue.
As night gradually faded, a pale dawn appeared on the horizon. However, Qi Guze still hadn't shown up.
But none of them intended to give up. They knew that as long as there was a glimmer of hope, they would not give up the search.
And so, they left their footprints in every corner of Wutong Mountain in their search.
Xu Yuehuai's morning was broken by a series of hurried footsteps. She opened her eyes slightly and saw sunlight streaming through the window and onto the bed, creating dappled light and shadow.
Before she was fully awake, she heard an urgent cry: "Your Highness, Your Highness!"
Upon hearing this, she sat up instantly, all sleepiness gone. A palace maid, pale-faced, rushed into the room, kneeling and kowtowing: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince is missing! Young Master Tie has vanished too! They left this letter!"
Xu Yuehuai's heart sank. She reached out and took the letter from the palace maid, her fingers trembling slightly. She quickly glanced at the contents of the letter, her expression becoming even more grave.
The letter mentioned that Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng decided to go to Wutong Mountain to find Qi Guze. They were worried about Qi Guze's safety and decided to go there in person.
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