The long night permeated everything, even the moonlight was tinged with a murky gray.
When Wanxin arrived at the Prime Minister's residence, it was still early. There was a young couple talking in the courtyard, but before she could listen carefully, she was invited to the Prime Minister's study.
Ning Hongxi and his eldest son Ning Xun were talking in the study, each with a freshly brewed cup of tea in front of them.
After Wanxin went inside, Ning Hongxi told Ning Xun to leave.
Ning Xun bowed to Wanxin and closed the study door behind him as he left.
Although Ning Hongxi was the prime minister, he knew that Wanxin was a favored palace maid in front of Empress Shen and had an extraordinary status. Therefore, when Wanxin greeted him, he took the initiative to stand up and return the greeting.
"I wonder what brings Miss Wanxin to the Prime Minister's residence so late?"
Wanxin said urgently, "Her Majesty sent me to inform Lord Ning that there are traces of the deposed crown prince outside. He has been seen around Taoxi Village, and we don't know what he's up to!"
Ning Hongxi suddenly stood up, and there was actually a trace of Yun Zhuo?
A few days ago, they used the Luo family as bait to lure Yun Zhuo to come and rescue them, but he managed to escape.
Ning Hongxi was extremely resentful about this matter, and even now, thinking about it still makes his chest ache.
Wanxin continued, "Her Majesty said that if Lord Ning is willing, please help capture the deposed crown prince and bring him to justice, so as to prevent more people from being harmed!"
Ning Hongxi took a breath and said, "Your Majesty, what are you saying? It is my duty to arrest the deposed crown prince! As my nephew, I, as the current prime minister, should arrest him as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will not be able to explain to the people of the world and I will be ashamed of the emperor's trust in me!"
Wanxin said, "Her Majesty the Empress believes that she is just a woman in the harem and it is inconvenient for her to get involved in such matters, so she has left it all to Lord Ning."
Ning Hongxi said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, once the deposed crown prince is found, I will not let him escape again, no matter what. Is it in the direction of Taoxi Village?"
Wanxin said, "Yes, Taoxi Village! A village on the outskirts of the capital. The news just arrived. Lord Ning, if you lead your troops there now, you should be able to make it in time!"
Ning Hongxi said solemnly, "Very well, I will depart immediately!"
Wanxin bowed and then took her leave.
Ning Hongxi didn't dare to delay for a moment. He immediately called Ning Xun over and gathered people to prepare to set off for Taoxi Village.
"Even if it costs me my life, I must bring the deposed crown prince back!" Ning Hongxi said through gritted teeth, facing the moonlight.
Not only because he was the prime minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but also because he was Yun Zhuo's maternal uncle and the late empress was his younger sister!
However, the child born to the younger sister turned out to be monstrous. He committed such a heinous crime, not only refusing to confess but also fleeing the scene. After fleeing, he caused the deaths of many innocent people.
How could he tolerate it?
If he doesn't personally capture the deposed crown prince and bring him to justice, restoring peace and tranquility to the people of the Great Zhou, how will he face his sister after his death?
The deposed crown prince can no longer be allowed to escape justice. He will cause even more disasters, harming the people and the Great Zhou Dynasty. The late empress's reputation will also be completely tarnished because of this wicked son.
That's something that Prime Minister Ning Hongxi and his uncle cannot tolerate!
"Father, you have summoned a thousand soldiers and two hundred guards!" Ning Xun said as he approached.
Ning Hongxi looked at the soldiers and guards standing in the courtyard, each with a long sword at their waist, fully prepared for battle!
"Take a few men and scout out the terrain of Taoxi Village first, set up an ambush, so it will be easier for us to capture them!" Ning Hongxi said.
Ning Xun bowed and left.
Soon, Ning Hongxi also set off with 1,200 men.
Meanwhile, in the corridor not far away, Ning Rong and Lu Zangfeng witnessed this scene.
Ning Rong said, "With such a large entourage, it seems that the deposed crown prince is on the loose again!"
Lu Zangfeng looked at her.
She frowned in disdain: "I don't know what the point of that deposed crown prince is hiding like this? He's like a rat in a gutter, hated by everyone. If it were me, I would have slit my throat long ago to avoid making a fool of myself."
Lu Zangfeng smiled faintly and said, "Miss Ning has a strong and unyielding character. If everyone were as unyielding as Miss Ning, the Great Zhou Dynasty would surely be much more peaceful and prosperous. Unfortunately, such people are few and far between, which makes Miss Ning's character all the more precious."
Lu Zangfeng's official position is not high at present, but Ning Rong heard that he is highly valued by Empress Shen and is a good friend of her elder brother. Her elder brother said that he is very capable and it is only a matter of time before he rises to prominence.
Most importantly, Lu Zangfeng is good-looking.
If it weren't for the deposed crown prince, Ning Rong would think Lu Zangfeng was the most handsome man in the world. However, the deposed crown prince has already been deposed and his life is nearing its end, so no matter how handsome he is, it's useless.
But Lu Zangfeng is completely different; he has a bright future ahead of him.
So, taking advantage of her elder brother inviting Lu Zangfeng to their home, Ning Rong took the initiative to chat with him several times, and Lu Zangfeng seemed to be very interested in her as well.
Ning Rong sighed: "Brother Lu, do you know? I've known the deposed crown prince since I was a child. Back then, he seemed so virtuous and proper. We couldn't tell at all that he was such a scoundrel who was all show and no substance!"
"I'm not afraid to tell you, Brother Lu, but he proposed to me several times to make me his Crown Princess. Luckily, I didn't agree, otherwise I would have been ruined by him and would have missed out on a man as good as Brother Lu, who is unparalleled in the world."
At this point, she glanced cautiously at Lu Zangfeng, then turned her face away shyly.
Lu Zangfeng chuckled: "A woman of such extraordinary beauty as Miss Ning will not be easily defiled. Only a truly outstanding man can marry Miss Ning."
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