Besides that, Xiao Yi was most worried about Chu Jinyu's safety.
From Chu Mingzhu's letter, he already knew that Chu Jinyu had come to find him with the convoy delivering supplies. However, he did not see Chu Jinyu. Although he was extremely anxious, the war was at a stalemate, and the army could not be without a commander for a day.
He could only send out four teams of guards to search separately, four people per team, two people per group, twelve groups in total, to inquire about the child, that would be enough!
Moreover, to avoid worrying Chu Mingzhu, Xiao Yi specifically instructed that the news of Chu Jinyu's disappearance should not be told to Chu Mingzhu for the time being. He felt that even if he told Chu Mingzhu, a pampered young lady in the inner quarters, it would be of no use and would only make her worry unnecessarily.
Instead, he wrote back, saying that Chu Jinyu was fine and that since he had come, he should stay with him for a while.
So even now, Chu Mingzhu still doesn't know that Chu Jinyu went to see Xie Yushu and was even sent by Xie Yushu to study at the county school.
These guards never expected that Chu Jinyu would give up the good fortune of the Marquis of Anle's mansion and instead go to that remote mountain village of Yonghe County to suffer.
They all thought that Chu Jinyu was being mischievous, had secretly gotten off the bus halfway, and had gotten lost or been kidnapped.
Therefore, the search targets along the way were local slave traders, beggars, or street thugs, because these people would likely know if a well-dressed child was alone on the street.
As a result, a lot of reward money was spent, a lot of time wasted, and they asked their way all the way to Kyoto, but still couldn't find the person.
Finally, after discussing it, the group decided to continue north and split up to search for the missing people.
As a result, a group of people found Phoenix Mouth. After making a little inquiry, they learned that Chu Jinyu had actually returned to find Xie Yushu before the New Year. Moreover, Xie Yushu had been divorced by Old Madam Xiao, and her house had been seized by Xiao Damei's family.
Xie Yushu also moved to Tai'an Mansion with Xiao Haitang and Chu Jinyu.
Unable to find any other way, the two chased after Xie Yushu to Tai'an Prefecture, where they learned that Xie Yushu had actually bought a villa and become a local lady, and that Chu Jinyu had been sent to the county school to study.
So the two of them went to the county school, intending to take Chu Jinyu away.
However, Chu Jinyu looked at the two of them, frowned, and complained to the teacher that they were human traffickers!
The two of them talked themselves hoarse explaining that they were sent by Xiao Yi to find him and take him back to the capital. When Chu Jinyu heard that they were going to take him to the capital, he shook his head like a rattle drum.
The two of them said a lot of nice things to him, telling him that he wouldn't go because Xiao Yi would worry about him, and Chu Mingzhu would also worry about him.
When Xiao Yi was mentioned, he also replied with a sentence
“I’m with my mother and sister. They will take good care of me. If he’s worried, he can come back to see me.”
When Chu Mingzhu was mentioned, he immediately shut his mouth and fell silent!
Two guards tried to forcibly take Chu Jinyu away, but were stopped by the martial arts instructor at the academy.
Then the Master sent someone to inform Han Zhongyu and Qu Xiaodie.
Finally, Qu Xiaodie and Lan Ting arrived, and the two groups didn't waste any words, immediately getting to the point.
As expected, the two guards lost, and lost rather badly. They knew they couldn't take Chu Jinyu with them, so they had no choice but to stay and watch over her. They also sent a letter to Xiao Yi.
But they only brought one carrier pigeon, and so many things were happening here. If they wrote too many words, the carrier pigeon would definitely not be able to fly!
So the two of them directly wrote down the key points.
"Chu Jinyu has been found. She is with Xie Yushu and is safe. We cannot bring her back."
When Xiao Yi received the letter, he thought that Chu Jinyu might not be familiar with Chu Mingzhu, which was why he went back to find Xie Yushu. Since she was alright, it was good that she couldn't be brought back. It was also possible that Xie Yushu didn't trust the two guards and was worried.
Then I'll wait until I get back and bring Chu Jinyu back to the capital!
As a result, Xiao Yi missed Xie Yushu's message once again.
Meanwhile, Princess Wangshu, who had been feeling unwell for the past few days, had suddenly recovered and urged Xiao Yi to hurry on his journey. She explained that she had adapted after these few days and could not bear to burden Xiao Yi any longer!
But the people in the palace aren't that simple. It turns out that Wang Shu was suddenly sent out for a political marriage, destined to be abandoned by her father. Fortunately, she still has her younger brother, Prince Fu Guang. The reason she was slowly delaying was simply because Fu Guang was worried about her marrying far away to a foreign land, so he took people to the capital to investigate the situation first!
After all, a princess sent for a political marriage doesn't necessarily have to marry the emperor; she could also marry a prince or a member of the imperial family.
Princess Wangshu clutched the message Fu Guang had sent her, her brows furrowed in deep thought.
Meanwhile, a major event had just occurred in the capital, one that even alarmed Emperor Qingyuan.
That was when the Fifth Prince, along with other princes and several sons of powerful families, went to the horse race in the eastern suburbs. Suddenly, the horse went berserk and trampled the Fifth Prince, leaving him severely injured and unconscious!
Consort Chu was heartbroken upon hearing this and sent people to find out the reason.
Emperor Qingyuan was furious about this and sent people to investigate.
In the end, both sides concluded that someone had tampered with the Fifth Prince's horse, administering a maddening drug.
As for who it was, no one has been found out.
Consort Chu was heartbroken and stayed by the side of the Fifth Prince, taking care of him day and night for two days without sleep, and she herself lost weight.
After all, he was the son born to him and his beloved concubine, so Emperor Qingyuan would visit him every day after court.
Seeing that the Fifth Prince Xuanyuan Jue was pale and breathing weakly, as if he might die at any moment, Emperor Qingyuan felt very distressed.
Consort Chu took the opportunity to cry and complain.
"Your Majesty, will our Jue'er be alright? He's only fifteen, not yet of age, his life has just begun. Who could be so cruel!"
Waaah, I know that I sometimes acted a little arrogantly in the palace because of your favor. But if any of my sisters are unhappy, they can come at me. I'll do anything to make my Jue'er better!
Waaaaah…
Emperor Qingyuan also suspected something was going on. Why did Jue'er get into trouble so soon after Consort Chu mentioned Chu Mingzhu and Xiao Yi to him?
But seeing that Xuanyuan Jue was exhaling more and inhaling less, his doubts were dispelled. If it was really a self-inflicted injury ploy, why would he use such a heavy hand?
After all, the imperial physician had said that if the Fifth Prince did not survive three days, his life would be in danger!
Very well, Consort Chu is probably just trying to protect herself. Why not just arrange a marriage for Chu Mingzhu? After all, Xiao Yi isn't stupid; he should know what he should and shouldn't do.
When Consort Chu saw that the Emperor did not show much emotion after hearing her words, she knew that the matter between Xiao Yi and Chu Mingzhu was basically settled.
As long as the Emperor issues an imperial decree to grant the marriage, Xiao Yi would not dare to disobey. Moreover, given his father's kindness to Xiao Yi, and as long as Xiao Yi still has a conscience, and Chu Mingzhu shows weakness again, the marriage will basically be a done deal.
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