Chapter 478 Reunion
Everyone thought that the other side was an enemy rather than a friend, and they showed no mercy during the confrontation, which inevitably resulted in casualties.
Fortunately, the melee was stopped in time just as it began, and the number of casualties was not large. There were 23 injured and 3 people lost their lives.
Looking at the three corpses, Xiao Yanci felt a little uncomfortable.
"In addition to the court's compensation, I will also provide a separate amount of money to support their families. As for those of you who have been injured and have contributed, I will treat you all equally and will never let you suffer any loss."
With Xiao Yanci's words, everyone's hearts were burning with joy. The hardships they had endured while drifting on the sea during this period were finally explained.
He Yun's injury had been bandaged. He swung his uninjured arm and hit Xue Hongxuan with a hammer.
"You were so cruel, you almost cut off my arm."
Xue Hongxuan also retorted, "You showed no mercy when you struck me with your sword just now. If I hadn't blocked it in time, I would have been cut in half."
He Yun also refused to give in. "It's so dark, who would have known it was you?"
"We didn't expect you to capture Chijiao Island. We sent a Saker Falcon to the island to investigate, and it brought back a piece of tattered clothing worn by pirates. Naturally, we assumed the island was full of pirates."
As the two were bickering, they saw a Saker Falcon flying over, circling at low altitude and making a high-pitched cry.
When He Yun saw it, he couldn't help but say, "Why does this Saker Falcon look a little familiar?"
Xiao Yanci also squinted his eyes and quickly recognized it.
This is Lin Zheng’s Saker Falcon.
So, Nan Sheng is here?
Just as Xiao Yanci was about to ask, Chen Cang slapped his forehead and said in frustration, "Damn this humble official! I forgot to send someone to inform the Crown Princess."
Xiao Yanci's expression froze, revealing a look of disbelief.
"What did you just say? Who did you tell?"
Xue Hongxuan interrupted, "It's the Crown Princess. Your Highness, you don't know this yet. The Crown Princess was worried about your safety and rushed all the way from the capital by boat. She met our warship on the way and then sailed with us."
When Xiao Yanci heard this, he was shocked and frightened, moved and a little angry at her audacity.
If there were real pirates on Chijiao Island, and if their raid was unsuccessful, and the pirates counterattacked and hijacked their ship, and Lu Zhiran fell into their hands, what would be the consequences?
Just thinking about it, Xiao Yanci started to break out in cold sweats.
Chen Cang immediately sent someone to pass on the message, and half an hour later, several merchant ships arrived at the shore one after another.
Lu Zhiran stood on the deck and saw the familiar figure from afar. The emotions in her heart were like the waves, surging and turbulent, and it took a long time to calm down.
The guards set up a ladder, and Lu Zhiran stepped forward carefully. Xiao Yanci stepped forward and, taking advantage of his height, pulled her down.
After landing on the ground, his hands were still tightly wrapped around her waist, with no intention of letting go, and the look in his eyes as he looked at her was filled with burning warmth.
Her waist was even thinner, and I was about to break it with just a light grip. All my thoughts turned into heartache.
"Why did you come here? Do you know how dangerous it is?"
After saying that, he looked at Jiang Nansheng again, complaining, "Nansheng, why didn't you stop him?"
Jiang Nansheng: What a big pot.
But this was their usual way of talking, so she didn't take it to heart.
Lu Zhiran was about to explain when Lin Zheng said stiffly, "Her legs are on her body, no one can stop her."
Xiao Yanci glared at him.
Jiang Nansheng hurried to smooth things over, "Her heart is with you, I can't stop her even if I want to."
Lu Zhiran also spoke up, "I came here on my own initiative, and Nan Sheng accompanied me on this trip because I asked her to. Your Highness should not blame her, but thank her instead."
Jiang Nansheng waved his hands repeatedly, his tone sarcastic, "I dare not, I dare not, I cannot accept the gratitude from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Xiao Yanci: "...Alright, alright, I'll never forget your contribution."
The two grew up together and bickering with each other was common, but no one really took it to heart.
Jiang Nansheng walked around on the ground and couldn't help but sigh, "It's still more comfortable to stand on the ground."
The boat was shaking and she felt like she was about to fall apart.
Xiao Yanci added, "If you had known this would happen, you shouldn't have come. This sea is a place where people are eaten alive, how can you just come here so casually?"
Lu Zhiran asked, "Your Highness also knows the dangers of the sea? Then why did you risk your life?"
Lu Zhiran was originally full of worries, but now that she saw that he was fine, that worry turned into anger.
Xiao Yanci was outmaneuvered and was speechless for a moment.
He hugged her a little tighter in a somewhat flattering manner.
"I'm very strong, how could anything go wrong so easily?"
Lu Zhiran wanted to retort, but since they were in public, she couldn't lose face as the prince, so she could only endure it.
Seeing that her expression was still unhappy, Xiao Yanci shook her hand in a flattering manner.
Jiang Nansheng couldn't help but find it a little funny when he saw Xiao Yanci being scolded in front of Lu Zhiran.
She quickly interrupted and asked about another matter.
"Aci, how did you capture this Chijiao Island? It's easy to defend but difficult to attack, so it's not easy to capture."
"This is a long story. Everyone is tired. Let's rest tonight and discuss everything tomorrow."
Xiao Yanci ordered people to arrange accommodation for them.
The night passed without incident.
Xiao Yanci brought Lu Zhiran back to his residence, a dilapidated wooden house that was not very spacious. He had ordered people to clean it from inside to outside during the time he had lived there, but it still looked gray and had a salty smell unique to the sea.
Xiao Yanci could tolerate such a place, but he felt that Lu Zhiran was really being wronged.
"The conditions here are not good. I'm sorry to have wronged you."
"I'm not that squeamish."
Xiao Yanci has lived here for more than half a month, and there are traces of him everywhere in the house. Lu Zhiran just feels at ease.
Xiao Yanci asked about the situation in the capital, and Lu Zhiran said slowly, "Father has received the news and is very worried. Mother doesn't know, and we have kept it a secret from her."
After saying this, she brought up the old topic again, "Your Highness, do you realize how risky your actions are? You are the Crown Prince of Da Qi, and your position is related to the foundation of the country. If anything happens to you, the situation that Da Qi has finally stabilized will be completely thrown into chaos!"
Xiao Yanci listened to the lecture obediently and waited until she finished speaking before speaking.
"Those pirates not only robbed your merchant ships and killed your men, but also slaughtered most of the imperial navy. They act so recklessly. As the Crown Prince, if I remain in hiding, I will lose the support of the people and my prestige. To support the Crown Prince, to avenge the dead, and to eliminate future troubles for the people of southern Fujian, I must personally fight."
"Have you ever thought about what your mother would do if something happened to you? What would I do?"
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