Seeing this, Huang Ying, who was nearby, couldn't help but say, "Oh, little sister Yue, isn't this simple? After dinner, I'll accompany you to Lord Zhu's mansion to ask if there's any news about the old Prime Minister."
Under everyone's persuasion, Feng Xiaoyue reluctantly ate a few bites.
But it was clear that Feng Xiaoyue's mind was no longer on the food. After dinner, she tidied up briefly and went out.
Seeing this, Chen Xiaobei quickly followed. Huang Ying wanted to go with them, but was pulled back by the Lotus Cult Master.
The Lotus Cult Master arranged for her personal disciple, Jasmine, to follow.
Seeing her arrange this, Huang Ying asked with great confusion and surprise.
"Senior Sister, why aren't you letting me accompany them? Brother Xiaobei and sister Yue don't know martial arts, and I..."
"Ah, with Jasmine accompanying them, and this being the capital, and it's only dusk, what kind of villains could there be? It's better if you don't go, don't you think all three of you will be very awkward if you go?"
After hearing the Lotus Cult Master's words, Huang Ying could only helplessly grin and give a bitter smile, "Then you mean I'm superfluous if I go."
The Lotus Cult Master shook her head, "No, I'm keeping you behind because I have something to say."
"Fang Zheng has been hidden by me. They can dig up the earth in Wannian City three feet deep, and they will never find him."
"I might leave at any time, so I have to tell you where Fang Zheng is. In case something happens to me, at least someone will know."
Hearing this, Huang Ying was full of surprise, "Senior Sister, where are you going again?"
The Lotus Cult Master sighed.
"Where else can I go? I have to go back to my Lotus Cult to take a look. I've been out for almost a year, and I don't know what the situation is at home."
"Don't worry, after I settle things at home, I'll come to Hetou Village to find you."
"You must remember that Prime Minister Fang Zheng is in the hands of my disciple, Princess Zhaoning. If it comes to a desperate situation where you have to hand him over, you go and find Princess Zhaoning. She will naturally hand him over when she sees you."
Hearing this, Huang Ying was dumbfounded, "Senior Sister, you are truly bold! Hiding him in the Princess's mansion, if he's discovered, it's a capital offense."
The Lotus Cult Master chuckled, "Don't worry, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Who in this world dares to search the Princess's mansion? As long as there are no problems on the princess's side, this matter will be absolutely fine." Sudancheng Novel Network
At this moment, Chen Xiaobei accompanied Feng Xiaoyue to Zhu Ziming's mansion. Hearing that Feng Xiaoyue had arrived, Zhu Ziming felt a mix of emotions and didn't know how to face her, so he hid in his study and let the housekeeper, Zhu Shoutin, come out.
Zhu Shoutin greeted Feng Xiaoyue and said courteously, cupping his fist, "Miss Xiaoyue, please have a seat."
After saying this, he ordered someone to serve tea.
Feng Xiaoyue had no intention of drinking tea. She bowed slightly and said, "Steward Zhu, may I ask if Lord Zhu has returned home?"
Zhu Shoutin sighed, "Miss Xiaoyue, to tell you the truth, my lord has not returned yet. Today, the envoy from the Dalin Kingdom has arrived, and he is very busy. Do you have something you need? I can convey it for you."
Upon hearing that Zhu Ziming was busy with state affairs, Feng Xiaoyue felt a little embarrassed to speak.
She was too embarrassed to speak, but Chen Xiaobei was not. Anyway, it wouldn't take much effort to ask. He cupped his fist and said, "Please trouble you to ask, is there any news of old Prime Minister Fang?"
Seeing that Chen Xiaobei had spoken, Feng Xiaoyue added, "Steward Zhu, please forgive our abruptness. This morning, Lord Zhu sent someone to inform me that he would send someone to bring back the old Prime Minister today. Xiaoyue is anxious to rescue her father, so she came to inquire."
Hearing this, Zhu Shoutin appeared very calm. He cupped his fist towards Feng Xiaoyue and Chen Xiaobei, "Please rest assured, both of you. When my master returns, I will definitely convey your message."
After Feng Xiaoyue bowed and thanked him again, she left dejectedly.
Walking out of Zhu Ziming's mansion, tears flowed from Feng Xiaoyue's eyes. A daughter had done her best to rescue her father, but now she felt so helpless, so small, and so powerless.
...
A thousand miles away, Hetou Village.
Yang Chun rushed into Hetou Village with several people like lightning.
Chen Dayong and other village guards saw that it was Yang Chun who had arrived and quickly ran to inform Cui Hongyu.
Cui Hongyu had been feeling unwell for the past few days and was about to go to sleep. Hearing the urgent knocking outside, she knew it must be for her, so she quickly got up.
Standing in the courtyard, she loudly asked, "Who is outside?"
"Sister Hongyu, it's Dayong. Yang Chun has returned with people and said there's an urgent matter. He's waiting by the big locust tree."
Hearing this, Cui Hongyu's heart tightened, thinking something had happened to Chen Xiaobei. She quickly got dressed and hurried to the big locust tree.
Arriving under the big locust tree, Yang Chun saw Cui Hongyu and looked surprised. He cupped his fist and said, "Sister Hongyu. Where is my brother Xiaobei? I have an urgent matter to find him."
Cui Hongyu looked surprised and looked at Yang Chun, "Brother Xiaobei has gone to Wannian City. Where are you from?"
Yang Chun was confused. He stomped his foot anxiously, "Oh, I'm from Wannian City. Why didn't I meet you on the way? Did we miss each other?"
Hearing this, Cui Hongyu quickly comforted him, "Brother Yang Cun, don't panic. You came to find brother Xiaobei, what is the urgent matter? Can I help?"
Yang Chun sighed, "Alas, don't mention it. Miss Xiaoyue is in trouble in the capital. That person named Fang Zheng was driven out of the capital by the Emperor. The plan to rescue Xiaoyue's father failed. Our leader has no choice, so he asked brother Xiaobei to come and discuss countermeasures."
A few days ago, Liu Ce and the others also said that Liu Xiangnan and Liu Rumei had been arrested by the Emperor. Now the old Prime Minister has also been driven away. The capital is about to change.
But Cui Hongyu was just an ordinary villager, and she couldn't see through the deeper matters.
Of course, for her, the matters of the capital were secondary. Her biggest concern was Chen Xiaobei's safety.
"But Brother Xiaobei has already gone to Wannian City with Liu Ce and the others. Judging by the time, he should have arrived by now."
Hearing this, Yang Chun stomped his foot, "I'm still a step too late. I'll go back now."
Chen Dayong said with a smile, "Brother Yang Chun. Since you're here, don't leave in a hurry. Why don't you contact Wannian City first and ask if brother Xiaobei has arrived."
Hearing this, Yang Chun nodded, "Yes, yes, I should ask first."
Cui Hongyu instructed Chen Dachun to take Yang Chun and the others to the four mu of land to stay in their original place.
Yang Chun's sudden interruption made her restless and unable to sleep.
And equally unable to sleep was Chen Xiaobei, a thousand miles away in Wannian City.
The few words of Zhu Ziming's housekeeper, Zhu Shoutin, echoed repeatedly in Chen Xiaobei's mind.
These words sounded normal, but the more he thought about them, the more awkward they felt.
Zhu Ziming, the Secretary of the Ministry of Rites, receiving the envoy from the Dalin Kingdom, was normal.
It was also normal for him to host a dinner for them in the evening.
However, since there was an important reception task today, the first choice for domestic matters should naturally be handed over to the housekeeper.