Seeing Chen Zhancai being pulled out of the cesspool, Xiaoyu flashed and disappeared into the vast night.
"What happened?" Xiaoyu asked sharply.
Zhui Feng knelt on one knee and reported, "Master, news has come from the capital that it seems your serious illness can no longer be kept a secret."
Various factions are waiting for their chance to act, and the imperial court is already in chaos.
The armies of the Western Moon Kingdom and the Northern Barbarian Kingdom are stirring up trouble on the border, attempting to invade the territory of our Great Ning Dynasty.
If you don't show yourself, I fear His Highness the Crown Prince might make a move...
Xiao Yu smiled indifferently, "They are just a bunch of clowns, I don't take them seriously. As for His Highness the Crown Prince, it doesn't matter, let him jump around for a few more days."
Chu Jinxuan, I will make you pay a hundredfold for the pain you have caused me, and I will make sure you never get the position you care about most.
Zhui Feng looked somewhat anxious. "Master, the situation is critical and we should not delay any longer. I implore you to return to the capital immediately."
Xiao Yu frowned but didn't say anything. He had been struggling with whether or not to tell the girl his true identity these past few days.
Knowing what he was worried about, Zhu Yue quickly said, "Master, are you worried about Miss Chen? Why don't you take her back to the capital with you? She is a skilled doctor, and keeping her by your side might be beneficial to you."
"No, she saved my life, and I haven't repaid her yet. How can I let her be in danger?" Xiaoyu waved her hand. "Get ready, we're setting off immediately."
Zhui Feng's face lit up with joy. "Your subordinate has already prepared a fast horse and is just waiting for your order."
"Wait a moment." Xiaoyu paused slightly. "You can carry the token to mobilize the Prince's Palace's secret guards with you."
"I brought it with me." Zhui Feng said, taking out a piece of jet-black jade from his pocket, with the words 'Dragon Shadow' engraved on it. "Master, what do you need it for?"
Xiaoyu took the token and breathed a sigh of relief. "Keep it as a token. If she encounters trouble in the future, she can bring this to find me."
Zhui Feng hurriedly spoke up to stop her, "Absolutely not! These are tokens to mobilize the Dragon Shadow Guards. There are only two of them. Giving them to Miss Chen might cause unnecessary trouble."
"It's alright, I trust her." Xiaoyu darted away several steps away. "Prepare a fast horse, I'll be right back."
Xiaoyu clutched the jade pendant tightly as she returned to her room, looking around with deep reluctance in her eyes.
Here he was carefree, free from intrigue and backstabbing, and even had people who cared about him.
If he could, he would love to lose his memory forever and stay here forever.
But he couldn't; he had to tear off the prince's hypocritical mask himself.
Assassination, poisoning—he had to avenge this.
Xiaoyu took out a piece of paper, quickly wrote something down, placed the jade pendant on it, and left the house without looking back.
Outside Nanshan Village.
Zhui Feng and Zhu Yue had been waiting for a long time. The three of them mounted their fast horses and headed towards Shengjing...
Shengjing.
Inside the palace.
Emperor Chu Yao sat upright at his desk, his face grim. "Why hasn't Prince Ning returned to the capital yet? Send someone at top speed to Anyang County to summon him back to his death."
Seeing the Emperor's fury, General Cheng quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Ning is seriously ill and should not travel long distances, otherwise we would not have been delayed for so long."
"It's been more than half a year. What kind of incurable disease is it? If he doesn't come back soon, let him die there!"
Chu Yao gripped the memorial tightly, his hand trembling slightly, and said helplessly.
"The Western Moon Kingdom has led troops to harass our borders. The border guards have seriously neglected their duties. If he does not return soon, there may be trouble on the border."
General Cheng replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Your Majesty, please allow this old minister to lead troops there. I will certainly not fail Your Majesty's command and will teach that brat Xiyue a good lesson."
Crown Prince Chu Jinxuan lowered his head slightly, scoffing inwardly. The provocation at the border of Xiyue Kingdom was a scheme he and Prime Minister Liu devised to cause the Emperor a great deal of trouble. They were waiting for Prince Ning to return to the capital. Humph, how could a dead man possibly come back to save the Emperor?
Chu Jinxuan concealed the smugness in his eyes. "Father, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. Your son humbly requests that Your Majesty issue an edict, and your son is willing to go and send troops to suppress the Western Moon Kingdom."
Chu Yao looked at the Crown Prince, his eyes filled with disappointment. Ever since the Prince of Ning disappeared in Anyang County, this son had become increasingly eccentric, forming cliques, secretly developing his power, and eliminating dissidents. His intentions were as clear as day.
He had already received the news that the death of Prince Ning was a rumor spread by his good son. He already knew that Prince Ning was missing. Could it be that he was really dead?
No, he didn't believe it. Prince Ning was so outstanding that the Crown Prince was no match for him. But the child valued family ties and might have fallen for the Crown Prince's trick.
Impossible. General Cheng received a secret report that he had found Prince Ning, but he couldn't return to the capital yet. In any case, he couldn't act rashly; he had to wait.
“Xuan’er, you have been frail since childhood. You can’t endure the harsh cold of the border region. You should stay in the capital and manage the affairs of the capital!”
"Yes, I obey your order."
"Alright, all of you, step back. We'll discuss the border issue again tomorrow." Chu Yao waved his hand weakly.
Chu Jinxuan bowed and withdrew, inwardly grumbling, "Father, you've been in this position for too long. It's time for your son to take over. The armies of Xiyue and Beiyi are pressing on the border just to give you a headache. Your precious son, who was once a capable and brave warrior, has already met his demise. Do you still expect him to dominate the border?"
Hmph, I'll give you a chance. Once you can't come up with a good plan, I'll purge the court of corrupt officials and take your place...
******
Early the next morning.
Chen Han wants to go back to the academy to study.
Chen Qingqing got up early and went to Xiao Han's room. She handed him the itching powder she had prepared the night before and told him to use it if he was in danger, but not to harm anyone.
Chen Han nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Lin had already prepared breakfast. Seeing the two siblings come into the dining room, she quickly greeted them, "Come and eat quickly."
Chen Qingqing was puzzled when she saw that Xiaoyu was not there. "You guys eat first, I'll go call Xiaoyu."
Madam Lin smiled and said, "Go ahead, this child has been acting a bit strange lately, I wonder if he's remembered something?"
Chen Qingqing frowned slightly. Xiaoyu had indeed been acting strangely these past few days. He often spaced out and was not as diligent as before. He had even stopped going to the candy shop recently. Could it be that he had regained his memories?
Arriving at the door of Xiaoyu's room, Chen Qingqing raised her hand and knocked, calling softly, "Xiaoyu, are you up? Time to eat."
She called softly a few times, but there was no answer from inside. Chen Qingqing pushed open the door and entered. The quilt on the kang (a heated brick bed) was neatly folded, but the person was nowhere to be seen.
I wondered, where did everyone go so early?
At that moment, I noticed a dark jade plaque on the table, with a piece of paper underneath it.
Chen Qingqing was immediately taken aback.
Did the little fish regain her memory and leave without saying goodbye?
She picked up the jade pendant and discovered it was a completely black plaque with the words "Dragon Shadow" engraved on it...
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