A grim voice uttered.
The anger was no longer controllable.
Consort Le was startled. This was the first time since entering the palace that the Emperor had shown her such displeasure, especially reprimanding her in front of everyone, leaving her embarrassed.
She bit her lip tightly, let out a sob, and walked away.
The Emperor, having been poisoned, was already irritable, not to mention having no idea what kind of poison it was or which remedy to use.
He closed his eyes in a despairing motion.
If only he had known, he wouldn’t have collaborated with Zhou Yunshen. He had several sons who were unwed; he could offer them the position of principal wife or even tempt them with the position of Crown Princess Consort. Surely, she wouldn’t be unmovable.
But now, Zhou Yunshen had long since taken her somewhere unknown, and he couldn’t even retrieve her if he wanted.
Zhou Yunshen looked at Chu Yu, smiling warmly, "What brings Your Highness Prince Rui here?"
"I came to see the Crown Prince. It seems the Crown Prince has been in the Capital City for quite some time, doesn’t he miss the Empress of the Great Zhou Kingdom?" Chu Yu spoke solemnly.
"Of course, I miss her. That’s why I shall return in a few days!"
"Then let me escort His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"To be escorted by Prince Rui is a blessing cultivated over several lifetimes for me!"
Chu Yu looked at Zhou Yunshen, sneering.
So what if she was abducted? Jinnian’s heart was with him. As long as he gave Jinnian the opportunity, she would surely return.
Zhou Yunshen was overjoyed, smiling with exceptional warmth.
The two were of equal height, but Zhou Yunshen was slender, while Chu Yu was full of strength; one gentle, the other stern.
Both were dragons and phoenixes among men.
If not for Yun Jinnian, they might have become friends, but from this moment on, they were enemies, relentless ones.
"The Crown Prince had best prepare well for the return to the Great Zhou Kingdom!" Chu Yu said, then turned and left.
Watching Chu Yu leave, Teng Fei stepped forward and called softly, "Master!"
"Gather the things, we’re going back!"
If Chu Yu wanted to follow, let him. He hadn’t planned to make Yun Jinnian appear in public anytime soon, and Yun Jinnian probably wouldn’t have a chance in one or two years’ time either.
He could afford to wait, but as for Chu Yu, that was uncertain.
This time, Han Tianci went out with Feng Wushuang on an errand and learned a lot of things, making him very happy along the way.
Just as they returned to the city gates, he saw members of the Han Family.
"Young Master, please hurry and come back with us. Something major has happened!"
Han Tianci’s face immediately turned cold, and he turned and said to Feng Wushuang, "Brother Feng, there is an urgent matter at home. I must go back first!"
Feng Wushuang pondered slightly, "I’ll go with you!"
Returning to the Han Family, Mrs. Han saw Feng Wushuang and didn’t hide anything, directly informing them both that Yun Jinnian had been abducted.
Feng Wushuang did not speak, but his hand in his sleeve clenched suddenly, his fingernails digging into his palm, instantly drawing blood.
Han Tianci, however, stood up and smashed the table in front of him with one blow, took a deep breath, and said to Feng Wushuang, "Brother Feng, I won’t be seeing you off. Once we retrieve Sister, I will hold a banquet to thank you!"
Feng Wushuang intended to help Han Tianci, but seeing Han Tianci’s demeanor, it was clear he didn’t need assistance.
Han Tianci indeed did not need his help.
And at an extremely fast pace, he found the Jade Pendant Yun Jinnian left for him and, at the age of ten, took over all the Hidden Guards of the Han Family, becoming the new head of the Han Family.
After taking charge of the Han Family, the first order he issued was to secretly search for Yun Jinnian at all costs!
After arranging the Han Family, Han Tianci went to a small medicinal shop in the Capital City and tossed a Jade Pendant onto the counter.
The Shopkeeper, slightly startled at first, suddenly became extremely cautious. "Revered one, please follow me to the inner chamber for a discussion!"