"Oh?"
Yun Shu raised her eyes to look at Jing Heng, who had returned in a hurry.
Anything that could make Jing Heng anxious was definitely not a small matter.
In the next two days, things would surely happen one after another in the capital.
Jing Heng reported in a deep voice, "Prince Ning has locked Princess Sheng Yue in the Hot Spring Villa. There are no people from Xixia in the Hot Spring Villa; all the Xixia people had returned to Prince Ning's mansion earlier."
"He has imprisoned Princess Sheng Yue?" Yun Shu was slightly surprised, but then she understood.
Was this to prevent any accidents?
Did he want to use Princess Sheng Yue as a hostage in the end?
"Yes! She's imprisoned, but that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is he... he slept with Princess Sheng Yue." The last two words, "slept with," were difficult for Jing Heng to utter.
Princess Sheng Yue was so unappealing, how could Prince Ning have done it?
Yun Shu was surprised this time, "Prince Ning is truly skilled at scheming."
"Does Master mean?" Jing Heng was stunned.
Yun Shu chuckled, "Prince Ning is also afraid that it won't succeed in the end. If it doesn't succeed, he still has the identity of Princess Sheng Yue's husband. At the very least, he can keep his life."
"A truly clever scheme."
"Yes, it is indeed a clever scheme. Find a way to inform Prince Ye about this matter."
"Alright, I'll go now."
Jing Heng rushed back and then rushed away again.
Yun Shu couldn't focus on the book in her hands. Her brow ached slightly, and her heart felt inexplicably panicked.
Just then, a carrier pigeon landed on the windowsill.
Yun Shu took the letter from the carrier pigeon.
The letter was from Gu Zhiruo.
The letter didn't say much, only that everything was fine. In two days, the Ruan family would arrange for someone to pick up Lord Gu and his wife to the Ruan family. Zhiruo wanted her to secretly send people to protect them.
Yun Shu knew the character of some people in the Ruan family. Although Ruan Xi could guard against many things, Zhiruo's secret message indicated that she didn't fully trust Ruan Xi.
Not to mention Gu Zhiruo not trusting Ruan Xi, even she had some doubts about Ruan Xi.
After all, the Ruan family was not a small, insignificant family; they were full of intricate and dirty dealings.
She picked up her brush and replied.
She would arrange for people to secretly protect Lord Gu and would also mention a few words, telling them to be careful on their journey.
Seeing Gu Zhiruo's elegant handwriting on the letter, Yun Shu made a decision.
After leaving the capital, she would stop by the Ruan family on her way to take a look.
Although Gu Zhiruo was not a damsel in distress who could be easily bullied, and Ruan Xi would largely protect her, the Ruan family was a pack of wolves. It was inevitable that Zhiruo might fall victim to some scheme.
Then, Yun Shu's thoughts turned to Zhan Tianye, who was in the palace.
Zhan Tianye and Zhan Tianhong, the two brothers, had been at odds lately. However, in the face of Prince Ning, Zhan Tianhong should align with Zhan Tianye.
But...
Why did she always feel an unusual sense of unease?
She furrowed her brow slightly.
In the few years since she had transmigrated here, this was the first time she felt so distracted.
She chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Indeed, once a person occupied her heart, she easily developed a soft spot. When this soft spot encountered potential danger, she would become worried.
In the current situation, her current identity was not suitable for participating in these matters within the palace.
However, it was suitable for coordinating from the outside.
"Miss, dinner is ready. Do you want to have dinner now?" A'cha asked softly from the doorway.
Yun Shu withdrew her thoughts and replied directly, "Let's go, let's have dinner."
...
Prince Ning's mansion.
Li De was in his room reading a letter from Xixia.
As he was engrossed, there was a knock on the door.
He immediately put away the letter and then ordered someone to come in.
A young man entered and reported to Li De in a low voice, "General, Princess Sheng Yue has disappeared."
Li De was unconcerned, "Did she secretly go to see Prince Ye?"
Knowing that Prince Ye might be her brother, had Princess Sheng Yue no longer cared about familial ties?
Li De felt a headache coming on. He felt that the Emperor's decision this time was too hasty. Princess Sheng Yue's behavior was truly displeasing.
"There is no sign of Princess Sheng Yue near Prince Ye's mansion. The people in the temporary palace have searched all over the capital, but they haven't found Princess Sheng Yue."
Upon hearing this, Li De, who had been unconcerned, suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of urgency. "Quickly find Princess Sheng Yue, and don't let her ruin things! Also, where is Prince Ning? Please ask him to see me; I have something important to discuss with him."
The young man immediately replied, "Prince Ning left half an hour ago, saying he was going to the palace to see the Emperor."
"What? He went to the palace alone, or did he bring anyone?" Li De glanced at the sky outside. It had already darkened, and night was approaching.
Going to the palace at this time?
Li De's eyelids twitched violently. "This is bad! He must have sensed something!"
He had overlooked that Prince Ning was an ambitious man!
And not a fool. He must have noticed his recent changes in demeanor.
Therefore, he might be acting on his own today to do something!
Thinking about what was about to happen, Li De's face contorted with ferocity. "Damn it! If he ruins my plan, I will definitely make him regret it!"
...
Under the quiet night.
Calm and peaceful.
Everything seemed serene.
A gentle breeze rustled the treetops, creating a faint sound.
A'cha, leaning on a recliner, had already fallen asleep.
Yun Shu didn't wake A'cha and quietly walked out of the room.
She went to the pavilion, asked a servant to prepare a pot of hot wine, and began to heat the wine.
The moonlight was truly beautiful.
Unconsciously, she also felt a bit sleepy.
Yawning, she got up and just stepped out of the pavilion when a black shadow flew towards her.
It landed in front of her.
The figure cupped his fist in salute, "Second Miss Yun, the Prince sent a message. There's been a change in the palace. Please leave the capital immediately and wait for the Prince outside the city for three days! Within three days, the Prince said he will definitely handle the matters in the capital."
Yun Shu's drunkenness largely dissipated, and her sleepiness also vanished. "Is the palace dangerous?"
"The Prince and the Emperor have control of Prince Ning. It is not dangerous, please rest assured, Second Miss Yun," the secret guard replied.
After hearing the secret guard's report, Yun Shu's anxious heart calmed down.
This game of chess was finally reaching its end.
"Okay, go back and tell Prince Ye to be careful with everything. I'll wait for him," Yun Shu said softly.
"Yes!"
A moment later, Yun Shu returned to her room and woke A'cha.
A'cha suddenly woke up, "Miss? What's wrong?"
She was clearly awake, so why did she fall asleep so easily? Her eyes caught the dim light outside; it was even darker now.
"We're leaving the city tonight and waiting for Prince Ye outside the city," Yun Shu told A'cha.
A'cha, who was still feeling groggy, suddenly became alert upon hearing Yun Shu's words, her eyes widening. "Miss, we're leaving now?"
"Yes."
A'cha immediately moved efficiently to pack. "I packed everything early. Get it out, and we can leave right away."
Chapter 639