Chapter 250 - Assembly (1/2)
Chun Hai sat up in his bed and massaged his head. He was having a lot more trouble sleeping tonight than usual. So he had decided to just give up sleeping for now and got with an irritated sigh and walked over to open windows, looking at the empty street.
He had not been able to feel at ease since arriving here and was feeling more uneasy tonight.
He had felt some relief when Chun Hua was released from the palace and thought she would give up and come home. But she remained stubborn and refused to leave.
It was clear their plan did not go under the radar as they had expected. It not only backfired greatly but it brought her under the suspicion of the Long Emperor. It was obvious he was simply biding his time, waiting for them to make a wrong move so he could apprehend them all. They could not be reckless and it was reasonable to wait, which was why he was resisting simply barging in and dragging Chun Hua back.
But at the same time, it was only a matter of time before the Long Emperor got impatient and simply moved to capture her again, and then they would back where they started and then he would probably have to go plead with Prince Yi again, who would understandably be less than eager to help after being dismissed the first time.
Chun Hai had nothing against Prince Yi, it was simply that he had no true in brokering a deal for Prince Houyi at the moment. After all, he was the reason his sister was in trouble in the first place. Therefore, once his sister was free, there was no longer a need for him to engage in conversations he had no interest in.
Chun Hai had hoped that with this Chun Hua would peacefully end this stupidity and return to Zou kingdom with him or if she needed distance to get over from Prince Houyi. He had always supported whatever she wanted to do. But this time he had made his disapproval for this very clear. She was risking her life in enemy territory and he could not be okay with that.
Chun Hai frowned and decided to order someone to go check on Chun Hua covertly, so he could feel more at ease. He got dressed and just as he unlocked the door, Bao Zhun burst in, ”There's trouble!”
”What happened?” Chun Hai immediately inquired.
”Soldiers have taken her. I have men following them, we need to move now.” Bao Zhun urgently informed. Chun Hai immediately jumped into action, with Bao Zhun following behind.
{...Houyi you better pray or Nalan will die this night...and then you...}
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”Your majesty...Your majesty.” Eunuch Li called from outside Lei Xing's bedroom. The situation was urgent. He had just received an urgent report that the Empress dowager had captured Chen You and was currently rampaging in the Chen manor. To make matters more complicated, she was apparently searching for the maid, Chun Hua.
As things stood, only the Emperor could stop the Empress dowager before she truly ruined everything.
”Come in.” The Emperor's voice came over and Eunuch Li entered the room to find the Emperor getting dressed. The bed curtains were closed shut so Lei Xing's form could not be glimpsed beyond them.
As soon as the Emperor heard Eunuch Li's voice, the Emperor knew something serious had happened, otherwise, he would never come to interrupt his night. Eunuch Li swiftly walked over to the Emperor and explained the situation in a quiet whisper.
The Emperor immediately frowned and fisted his hands in irritation, but he calmly responded, ”I'll go to the Chen manor...”
Eunuch Li nodded and then asked, ”Your majesty, what about the inn? Should they...”
”En. Since it is already like this, let it play out...” The Emperor calmly responded, Eunuch Li bowed and quickly left to make arrangements with Commander An.
As soon as the doors closed, Lei Xing poked her head through the curtain and asked, ”What's wrong?”
The Emperor sighed and walked over to her, ”Nothing for you to worry about. I need to leave to sort out some things out...Go back to sleep, I'll explain when I return.” He finished with a small smile, patting her head.
Lei Xing nodded and then said, ”Be careful...”
The Emperor's smile widened and he leaned down and kissed her forehead, ”I will...Sleep.” Lei Xing returned a little smile and nodded and then the Emperor turned to leave.
After the Emperor left the room, Lei Xing let out a sigh and laid on her back and stared at the ceiling of the canopy for a while.
{...It's one thing after another these days...Oy, doc, you awake?...}
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{...Tch, you're never when someone needs you...⚆ _ ⚆) I mean, rarely. I recognize you saved me but I'm still pissed at you for today. So come talk -_-)'...}
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{...-_-)'...}
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Chun Hua was ushered into the Chen manor leisurely walking on her own two feet. Since she showed no protest, Chen Bo allowed her to maintain the dignity of walking on her, surrounded by soldiers of course.