Chapter 68: The Face Under the Mask (3)
After the report from the "Nothing" people, Zhou Cheng's face turned pale. Was it really due to negligence? He was in danger as soon as he left the protection of others. It was because Yin Yin was always protected that the enemy was helpless. Zhou Cheng gradually forgot about it. He didn't expect that the person who secretly wanted Yin Yin's life would still refuse to give up and would not miss any opportunity. As long as they were in the wild and there were not many people, there would naturally be many ways to assassinate Yin Yin, and this time it was just like that.
"That old fox."
"What should I do?"
"Is it so difficult to catch the tail of that old fox?"
Ignoring his subordinates' questions, Zhou Cheng was extremely furious. He had sent out so many people, but still could not find any evidence or clues. It would be useless even if he knew who it was. Moreover, the other party was an important official in the court, and any rash action would definitely cause a commotion. That was why Zhou Cheng had been handling the matter with caution. But judging from the results, was he too cautious?
"Pass on my order to completely imprison that old fox. He is not allowed to step out of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, and he is not allowed to contact anyone."
"As you command, the princess..."
"…I will go there in person."
"emperor!"
"There is no point in talking any more. Just do your own thing. Go down."
"yes!!"
The situation is urgent, Zhou Cheng leaves the palace. This will be his first time leaving the royal city. After his subordinates leave, Zhou Cheng stands up from the dragon throne. He wants to handle everything carefully, but it is impossible after all. Yin Yin is in deep danger and cannot allow him to sit back and watch the situation change. He did not expect that Zhou Cheng would go there in person.
Not long after.
The palace was in commotion because the emperor was about to leave. Many important officials tried to dissuade him, but Zhou Cheng did not hear a word. Zhang Ren, who could persuade Zhou Cheng, did not say anything this time, and even asked to follow him? This undoubtedly shocked others. As two indispensable people in the court, one was Zhou Cheng, the emperor, and the other was Zhang Ren, the prime minister. If the two left together, how could other officials not be shaken? Zhou Cheng knew that Zhang Ren must stay in the court, so he refused Zhang Ren's request. Zhang Ren had no choice but to give up. This somewhat calmed the anxiety of the court officials. In front of the main gate of the palace...
"Royal brother——"
"Xinxin?"
Zhou Cheng, who had just mounted his horse, was stopped by Xinxin who had chased out from the palace on horseback. Zhou Cheng could imagine that her appearance at this time was probably not a good thing. He was clearly ready to leave, but he ran into Xinxin at the last moment.
"I want to go too."
"Nonsense."
As expected, just as Zhou Cheng had imagined, Xinxin also wanted to ask to go along.
"I don't care. My brother is not the only one who is worried about my second brother."
"Since you know my purpose, don't you know the risks?"
"I know, that's why I want to go. Mother has already agreed."
"What!?"
Zhou Cheng was a little surprised when Xin Xin said that. He didn't expect that Xin Xin would get Han Yu's consent? Zhou Cheng felt that it was unlikely, but he couldn't ask in person at the moment. Even so...
"My queen mother agrees but I won't agree. Go back."
"No, if you don't take me with you I will follow you."
"you--"
It is well known that Zhou Cheng has always been helpless against Xinxin. Xinxin can be said to be Zhou Cheng's carefully hidden and cared for sister. No one dares to disrespect her, and even Zhou Cheng himself dotes on her, so there are often scenes of Xinxin bickering with him. From Xinxin's expression, Zhou Cheng knew that she was serious. She has always been spoiled by him, and he certainly knows better than anyone what she will do. Even if she is not allowed to leave the palace, no one dares to do anything to her if she insists on breaking in. Now even Han Yu, the only one who can restrain her, nodded. Zhou Cheng knew that he might be helpless this time.
"Forget it, I can take you there , but there is a condition."
"Okay, go ahead."
Zhou Cheng couldn't resist Xinxin's determination and had to compromise. However, he couldn't just leave Xinxin alone, so he set some conditions.
"You must listen to me all the way and don't leave my sight."
"no problem."
It's enough to get out. Everything will be settled when the time comes. Anyway, she knows that Zhou Cheng dotes on her . Even if she slips away from him, it won't matter. Xinxin thinks so. How could Zhou Cheng not know about Xinxin's thoughts? He was originally going to solve the problem, but he didn't expect that there would be another problem just when he was about to go out. It seems that he can't be careless. He can take Xinxin with him on the road, but he will not forget the purpose of this trip.
"Prime Minister Zhang, I'm leaving the court in your hands."
"I obey your order."
"Set off!!"
After giving instructions for the funeral, Zhou Cheng, Xin Xin and two thousand carefully selected imperial guards began to move forward at an order. They were all on horseback, and it was clear that they were in a hurry.
She was in danger but didn't know it, Yin Yin was trapped in the dark mountains but didn't know how terrifying it was. She was abducted and rescued. She tried to escape from her rescuer, but she didn't expect to encounter a ferocious beast living in this territory. At the critical moment, the person who rescued her appeared again. In the fight with the beast, blood splattered everywhere. Yin Yin, who realized that the situation was unusual, could only stand aside, at a loss and anxious.
During the anxious waiting, she was always uneasy, not knowing the outcome of the fight between the ghost and the beast. She didn't know when she started to worry about the ghost. She hated him, but she was unconsciously worried about him. Was it because he stood up to save her? No matter what the reason was, she had reason to care about the person who resisted the beast for her...
