Chapter 68: The Face Under the Mask (2)
Zhou Cheng, the emperor who is now in the palace, is always paying attention to Yin Yin's movements, but this time the information seems to be later than expected?
"How ridiculous! Even Weicheng has already had infected people?"
Zhou Cheng was very angry when he saw the intelligence sent by his subordinates. First, he was angry about the riot caused by the plague, and second, he was angry about the inability to control the spread of the plague. He had found a way to control and cure the plague, but it had no effect on the plague in Weicheng. He had already urgently recalled Xue Han, but it would take some time for Xue Han to arrive. This was also the reason for Zhou Cheng's anger. Xue Han was fine when he was there, but it happened when he left Zhouguo. Did Zhou Cheng think too simply? Did he take it lightly because there were ways to prevent and treat the plague? Or did he neglect it because he thought it would not happen in Zhouguo?
At first, it only appeared in remote villages outside Weicheng, but within just half a month it had spread to Weicheng. In addition to worrying that the plague would continue to spread, Zhou Cheng was also worried about Zhou Yan who was in Weicheng. He was extremely surprised that Zhou Yan did not escape this time, and was also surprised that Zhou Yan sent Yin Yin away from Weicheng before the plague spread and affected the city. He didn't know what made Zhou Yan do this, but he was shocked that Zhou Yan did not choose to escape with Yin Yin when he was facing the risk of being infected. He never even thought that Zhou Yan would risk his life for someone other than Yin Yin, or perhaps he did that for Yin Yin. In any case, Zhou Cheng noticed that Zhou Yan was changing, and he should be pleased with this change, but he had more concerns?
"Your Majesty? What should we do now? I heard that Prince Jing is still in Weicheng. What if he is also infected——"
In the imperial study, besides Zhang Ren, there were several other ministers, all of whom were important officials in the court. They were discussing the plague in Weicheng. One minister expressed his concerns. The lives of other people were important, but the most important one was Zhou Yan, the Prince of Jing. After all, he was also a prince of the Great Zhou.
How could Zhou Cheng not have considered the minister's words? But because of Yin Yin's matter, he had always been wary of Zhou Yan, so he was hesitant and didn't know what to do.
"…Send the imperial decree and recall Prince Jing first."
It was Zhang Ren who spoke this time. Zhang Ren seemed to have noticed Zhou Cheng's concerns, but no matter what, Zhou Cheng and Zhou Yan were brothers. No matter what the reason, he didn't want to see Zhou Cheng ignore Zhou Yan's death because of Yin Yin's matter. If it was an imperial decree issued by Zhou Cheng himself, Zhou Yan might not be so stubborn, and if he didn't lend a helping hand to his brother for Yin Yin's sake, it might have a significant impact on Yin Yin's future. Naturally, the tragedy would not only affect Yin Yin. In order to prevent the tragedy from happening, Zhang Ren had to make Zhou Cheng clear about what he should do.
After hearing what Zhang Ren said, Zhou Cheng was obviously hesitant. Zhang Ren could certainly see it. Although he knew what he should tell Zhou Cheng to do, if he said it too clearly, it would be of no benefit to the relationship between Zhou Cheng and Zhou Yan. It would only make sense if Zhou Cheng himself realized it.
Zhou Cheng was lost in thought over whether to recall Zhou Yan. In addition to his prejudice against him because of Yin Yin, he was also very puzzled about Zhou Yan's stay in Weicheng this time. He couldn't figure out why Zhou Yan would stay. Was it a base? No, Zhou Yan almost controlled half of the military power of the Great Zhou. Weicheng was indeed Zhou Yan's base outside the royal city, but he wouldn't risk his life for this. Even if he sent Yin Yin away, why did he choose to stay? Zhou Cheng couldn't figure it out.
After discussing with the ministers, Zhou Cheng was still thinking, Zhang Ren, who usually stayed after the meeting, did not stay this time, and even rarely spoke during the discussion. What was he thinking? Zhou Cheng did not understand, or did he overlook something? Zhou Yan was no longer the Zhou Yan of the past. In addition, Zhou Cheng failed to draw a more valuable conclusion.
"emperor!"
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the imperial study room where Zhou Cheng was alone. The man was dressed in black, but it was obvious that he was wearing the uniform of the Imperial Guards, so he must be a member of the Imperial Guards. He knelt on one knee and respectfully complimented Zhou Cheng...
"What's up."
Zhou Cheng didn't take the black shadow's arrival seriously at all. He didn't waver in his deep thought and spoke calmly. Naturally, he would not have this attitude anymore after hearing what the black shadow said.
"The princess disappeared in Dark Mountain."
"What!!"
Zhou Cheng, who had a cold expression before, was obviously shocked after hearing the black shadow's words.
"You said missing? In that dark mountain?"
"yes."
Zhou Cheng was completely stunned. Although the Dark Mountain was within the territory of the Great Zhou, its horror was well known throughout the world. It was dark all year round and once you entered it, you would never come out alive. It was said that the mountain would eat people, so even the army did not dare to approach it easily...
"What happened? Tell me clearly."
"Yes, this is what happened..."
The black shadows who came to report are the elite among the elites of the imperial guards, and are the direct guards of the little-known King Zhou. From the moment they were born, they only obeyed the orders of King Zhou and acted only for King Zhou. Their duty is to protect the person who is King Zhou to the death, no matter who that person is, as long as it is King Zhou, they will follow to the end. They are the real existence called "the king's guards", called "shadow guards", which means they will only protect in secret. Because of their special identity and little-known status, they are also given another name, called "nothing", which means nothing or non-existence!
