"We were lenient even towards Prince Ning, an adopted son; His Highness only wanted to survive, which his parents could understand at the time."
What do you mean by this?
King Yun was shocked.
Was Prince Ning an adopted son?
Zhenluo feigned surprise, "Your Highness, don't you know? Prince Ning is actually Helian Qing's older brother, and he has already returned to the Helian family to inherit military power."
The Crown Prince and others all know this, and I believe Your Highness knows it as well..."
After a pause, Zhenluo stood up. "I have spoken too much, Your Highness. Please think it over. I should go back and report."
How could the Prince of Yun know that he was imprisoned in the Prince of Yun's mansion, in darkness and isolation from the outside world?
But he knew that it was true that Prince Ning had gone to the border town; otherwise, he would have come to see him after so long.
This kind of lie is pointless; he'll see through it as soon as he steps outside.
Regardless of whether Prince Ning's true parentage is true or not, his visit to the Helian family during the war between the two countries could not have been for leisure.
When the war broke out in Dongwu and Dayuan, he jokingly mentioned wanting to try his luck in the army, and his father refused without hesitation.
But now they're sending Prince Ning to the army for training. If he's not their own younger brother, why are their father and mother treating him so well?
They were good to the Crown Prince and Ningdi, but they neglected him. As his uncle, if he, the second son, didn't learn to fight for himself, he would always be the one being ignored.
But he is their biological son.
Then Zhenluo said, "Oh, I forgot to tell Your Highness that the Crown Prince was assassinated some time ago and was seriously injured and has not been able to get out of bed since. I don't know if he will ever recover."
Yun Wang's mind immediately became active.
"Tell Minister Li that I am willing to cooperate with him."
Regardless of Li Heng's schemes, he needs to gain his freedom first.
Zhenluo relayed Yun Wang's reply to Li Heng, "Prime Minister, do you really intend to support Yun Wang? I noticed his leg is already crippled."
I'm afraid I'll never be able to stand up again.
Li Heng shook his head.
He has been scheming and treacherous for so many years, always wanting the throne of Dayuan. How could he possibly support a paralyzed man?
"Tell him about the situation in Great Wei, and how much Shi Yan values Ye Zhen."
"What does the Prime Minister mean?"
Li Heng didn't expect his subordinates to be as intelligent as him, and continued, "You should also instill in him the idea that once a woman gives her body to a man, she will be devoted to him and do everything in her power to support him."
King Yun originally wanted to seize Ye Zhen, and knowing that Ye Zhen had powerful backing, he would definitely be tempted.
"Having heard that Imperial Physician Su was in poor health and wanted to see Su Luoqing get married before he died, Wang Jingshuo set the wedding date before the new year."
Su Luoqing will return to the Su family home after her wedding, and Ye Zhen, being her friend, will definitely be there to see her off.
The Su family has people who can help take Ye Zhen away from the Su family and deliver him to the Prince of Yun.
If Prince Yun touches Ye Zhen, and then secretly kills Ye Zhen, Shi Yan will be entangled in a feud with the royal family.
At that time, the emperor will have no time to spare for him, and that will be his opportunity.
“Write to Shi Ling again, and tell him to take his family away from Dongwu and sneak into Xiyue. In the future, we will meet in Xiyue.”
Huo Zhan is now biased towards Ye Zhen, so it's not safe for Li Shiling and the others to stay in Dongwu.
Having been away from Xiyue for decades, even if they returned, few would recognize their identities.
Once he controls the Great Abyss, and then uses its military strength to march into the Western Moon, he will surely be able to reclaim their homeland.
When King Yun learned from Zhenluo that Ye Zhen had the support of the Great Wei, he was indeed very tempted.
Meanwhile, the two were plotting something.
Meanwhile, Ye Zhen was also secretly watching Li Heng's movements. After learning that his men had infiltrated the Yun Prince's mansion, Ye Zhen did not report the matter to the Emperor and Empress. Instead, he helped to erase the traces so that the Emperor and Empress would not notice.
She said to Yin Jiuniang, "Li Heng must have instigated the Prince of Yun to conspire, and the Prince of Yun will surely agree."
If he doesn't act, I can't kill him; but if he acts recklessly, even the Emperor and Empress can no longer protect him.
She had never forgotten the hatred from her past life. She had some concerns before, but now that she had her father behind her, if the Prince of Yun did evil, she no longer needed to worry about the Emperor and Empress. She would tear him to pieces.
If the Emperor and Empress were to learn of Prince Yun's movements, they would certainly intervene in advance; Ye Zhen would not give Prince Yun a chance to live.
Yin Jiuniang also thought of Shi Yan and laughed, "You don't need to lift a finger, your father will do it anyway."
These days, Shi Yan prepares various meals for Ye Zhen during the day to nourish her body, and at night he takes her for leisurely strolls around the capital.
He was a chivalrous hero, listened to gossip, investigated secrets, and scouted out the places where corrupt officials hid their money.
After killing the steward of the Li family that day, Shi Yan carved the name "Benevolent and Righteous Double Heroes" on the door of the house.
When Ye Zhen returned, his eyes sparkled as he told her about it, clearly indicating that the child and father got along very well.
Shi Yan is also taking good care of his daughter, presumably to make up for Ye Zhen's lack of fatherly love.
Yin Jiuniang was happy for her disciple, but this happiness vanished when she saw Huo Zhan.
This person started a conciliatory approach, and would shamelessly pester him every day.
If Li Heng and the others hadn't been left unresolved, she would have loved to disappear into the martial world, so he would never be able to find her again.
As the master and apprentice were talking, Shi Yan arrived, followed by Xing Zewanxing and others carrying food boxes.
Upon seeing him, Shi Yan spoke first, "Ninth Sister, please stay and eat with us. The soup I made today will also benefit you."
This is not the first time.
At first, Yin Jiuniang was polite, but when Shi Yan wasn't showing his power, she was very approachable and even gentlemanly.
His gentleman was not the kind Yin Jiuniang had seen before, the kind who advocated proper conduct, the distinction between men and women, and treating each other with courtesy.
Shi Yan respects women, which is probably what Ye Jinghong meant by gender equality.
He was very easygoing with those Ye Zhen cared about, and after spending a few days together, the two became friends.
Yin Jiuniang didn't stand on ceremony with him and said with a smile, "Then I'm in luck."
Shi Yan smiled as he served food to Ye Zhen, feeling a sense of accomplishment as he looked at Ye Zhen's slightly fuller face.
After the meal, he slowly said, "Li Heng will make a move on Zhen'er at Miss Su's wedding."
That day, I will find a reason to pretend to leave the capital, and I will entrust Zhen'er to Ninth Sister.
There's no need to worry about that; Yin Jiuniang will protect Ye Zhen.
Shi Yan then looked at Ye Zhen, "On that day, we still need to find a way to get Li Heng to open his secret chamber. At that time, Father will pretend to be looking for you and then tear down his secret chamber..."
He spoke casually about his plan to deal with Li Heng, and Ye Zhen and his apprentice listened and nodded.
Before we knew it, the day of Su Luoqing's wedding arrived...
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