152 Back to Da Cheng (1/2)

When Princess Lingchen saw Prince Lu again, her lips curved into a small smile. ”It looks to me that Da Cheng soil did not want you to leave, Prince Lu Wei.”

Prince Lu Wei stood up to greet the Crown Princess. He could only laugh helplessly at the Princess' words. It was true that it was not the first time he tried to leave Da Cheng. Each time he left, something would bring him back to Da Cheng's soil. This time, he returned to accompany his grandmother to a site.

According to Jiang Xiao Tian, in the western part of Da Cheng, there was a tree called a Sacrificial Tree. It was reported that people would sometimes go missing after they spent some time around the tree. This time, it was his grandmother who suggested for them to return to Da Cheng. When Chief Ye heard about the tree, naturally, she was curious.

Since the one who had seen the tree was the Crown Princess' physician, Ying Yi, they have no other choice but to return to the capital.

”Perhaps you should consider staying in Da Cheng permanently.” Seeing the Prince's embarrassed expression, the Crown Princess continued to tease.

Prince Lu Wei felt the corner of his mouth started to twitch. If others heard the Crown Princess' words, they might assume that she was trying to flirt with him.

”Your Highness, you must be joking,” Prince Lu Wei said. ”I came back this time as my grandmother heard that there was a tree called Sacrificial Tree in the west part of Da Cheng.”

The Princess smiled. At that moment, Chief Ye entered the room along with Jiang Xiao Tian and Yang Yun. They paid their respect to the Crown Princess and wished for the Princess prosperity and long life.

”You may rise,” Princess Lingchen said and pointed towards the seat before them. When both Prince Lu Wei and Chief Ye had taken their place, the princess glanced at Ying Yi who stood beside her and said, ”Jiang Xiao Tian had told me about the matters.” She looked at the old lady beside the prince and continued, ”Chief Ye, is it really possible for us to bring back Mingyue?”

Chief Ye frowned as her grip on her walking staff tightened. ”I cannot promise that we could bring the physician back. After all, there are too many factors to consider. But I will not say that it is entirely impossible. It's just that the chances are very slim.”

The old lady had considered killing their hopes by telling them that it was impossible; however, when her gaze fell on each of everyone in the room, she suddenly changed her mind.

It seemed that the missing girl was loved by everyone around her. No matter what Chief Ye had said, none of them were willing to give up to find the physician. Chief Ye knew that even if she refused to help them this time, the others would try to find another way. It would be better for them to see with their own eyes how difficult it will be to enter a magical portal. Perhaps then they will choose to give up and move on with their life.

”As long as there is a possibility to bring Mingyue back, we will not let it go no matter how small it is,” the Crown Princess said.

Chief Ye sighed. Somehow, it felt as if something was weighing on her shoulder. She started to wonder if she made a mistake by returning to Da Cheng. However, when Chief Ye thought about that Sacrificial Tree, she got curious. All these while, she thought that there was no other tree like the one in Sui Country.

”I will tell you what I know,” Chief Ye said. ”But of course, first, I will have to see this tree.”