"If you have something to report, please come forward. If not, please dismiss the court." At this moment, Eunuch Gao's sharp voice sounded in the court.
All the ministers lowered their heads and discussed, waiting for the start of today's morning court.
At this moment, the Prime Minister stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, recent disturbances have frequently occurred in Danyang, disrupting the local peace. According to reports from my spies, Chiyang seems to be intent on waging war against our Manyue Nation. I fear this could bring a great crisis to our nation! Your Majesty, please take swift action to prevent us from being caught in a passive situation."
The emperor frowned upon hearing this, his heart filled with worry. He knew that if war broke out, it would bring a heavy burden to the country and its people. So he asked, "Prime Minister, do you have any countermeasures?"
The Prime Minister replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I believe we should immediately dispatch troops to Danyang to strengthen its defenses and closely monitor Chiyang's every move. At the same time, we must actively engage in diplomatic work to gain the support of more allies."
The emperor nodded, agreeing with the prime minister's suggestion. He then asked, "Who can take on this important task?"
The Prime Minister was about to speak when Prince Tuo suddenly stepped forward. He bowed to the Emperor and pleaded earnestly, "Father, I wish to travel to Danyang and serve the state. I have been idle in the capital for a long time, and now I hope to contribute my strength to the country. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to go!"
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face expressionless as he gazed at the crowd below. However, in a split second, he suddenly grabbed the memorials on the table and threw them forcefully at Prince Tuo, roaring, "What the hell have you been doing lately? The events that have transpired in Prince Tuo's mansion have reached my ears! If you can't even control your own women, how can I trust you with the army?" Prince Tuo was startled and completely bewildered. He could only lower his head and clench his fists, expressing his resentment and grievance.
The emperor pondered for a moment and continued, "I think this matter should be handled by Prince Gong. As my eldest son, Rongyi should indeed accumulate some military merits. Rongyi, what are your thoughts on this?"
Prince Gong immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and replied, "Thank you, Father. I will obey your command!" Although he was aware of the emperor's intentions, he knew that this opportunity was crucial for him. He needed this battle to gain merit and demonstrate his ability and value.
But after he left, his father would definitely try every possible way to get close to his Yu'er. How would a weak woman like Yu'er cope with that? Thinking of this, Prince Gong couldn't help but frown, and his heart became more and more worried.
After leaving the court, Prince Gong was thinking hard all the way, thinking about how to protect his beloved. Suddenly, he had an idea!
So, he immediately headed to the backyard of Taishuyuan. Not long after, Yi San arrived in a hurry. The two of them met and quickly began to discuss countermeasures. After careful consideration and intense discussion, they finally came up with a perfect plan...
Three days later, the sun was shining brightly, the sky was clear and cloudless, and a gentle breeze blew, making people feel comfortable and pleasant. This was the day when Prince Gong set out for Danyang.
Upon hearing this news, Jiang Meiyu was overwhelmed with reluctance. She resolved to escort Prince Gong out of the city herself. In the carriage, she quietly nestled in his arms, her eyes revealing a deep longing and reluctance to leave. Prince Gong, sensing this emotion, embraced Jiang Meiyu tightly, as if to melt her into his own body. Their lips gently touched, their kisses entwined.
Finally, the carriage slowly stopped in front of a pavilion ten miles outside the city. Prince Gong's kiss gradually stopped, and he looked deeply at Jiang Meiyu, his eyes full of affection.
"Promise me that no matter what happens, you must protect yourself. I will leave Jiazi by your side and let him guard your safety at all times." Prince Gong said softly.
Jiang Meiyu nodded obediently, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. She knew that she couldn't show too much sadness at this moment, so as not to affect Prince Gong's mood.
"Your Highness, the child and I will always wait for you to come back." Jiang Meiyu said gently, with a hint of determination in her voice.
Hearing this, Prince Gong's eyes instantly moistened. He knew that this expedition was not only for the country, but also for his beloved wife and unborn child. He secretly vowed to win a battle no matter what and ascend to a higher position so that he could better protect his wife and child.
At this critical moment, there was a gust of wind whistling past, and then a group of mysterious figures dressed in black and with great martial arts skills emerged from all directions. These people moved swiftly and engaged in a fierce fight with Prince Gong's men in the blink of an eye.
As the battle raged, two men in black suddenly lunged at the carriage like ghosts. With a single swing of their swords, they instantly cleaved the carriage in two. Seeing this, Prince Gong quickly drew his sword and engaged the two men in a thrilling life-or-death duel.
However, as Prince Gong was dealing with the men in black, several others seized the opportunity to surround Jiang Meiyu. Startled, Prince Gong turned to rescue her, but one of the men seized the opportunity and stabbed him in the vitals. Caught off guard, Prince Gong fell to the ground.
Prince Gong's men were horrified and gathered around him: "Prince, you are injured!"
Prince Gong endured the severe pain and said with a gasp: "Remember, take me to Danyang no matter what. I must complete the mission assigned by my father!" As soon as he finished speaking, Prince Gong fell into a coma due to his serious injuries.
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