Chapter 2, The Crown Prince

Throw them on the ground

Ma Ping'an's expression changed, realizing the seriousness of the matter, "I will report this immediately"

Please wait! Qing'er spoke

With a slight movement of the foot, he approached them, delivering two consecutive strikes of energy into their bodies, subduing them.

You do not understand! The struggle for imperial power is far more brutal than you can imagine

Zhang Ronghua nodded, carrying them into the main hall, while Shuang'er closed the door from the outside

Zhang Ronghua left; as for what their fate will be, it is none of his concern. He is only responsible for capturing them, and the Crown Prince did not order any interrogations, so why should he exert himself on that matter?

I do not know if it is an illusion, but every time Zhang Ronghua sees the Crown Prince, he can always smell a faint fragrance emanating from him

It is said that I will be generously rewarded today

Old Gui also realized his mistake and remedied it by saying: "He cannot be allowed to leave here alive"

Kill!" A middle-aged man growled.

What happened?" Zhang Qin asked him, staring intently.

Gently push open the palace gate and step inside

Carrying the person, he entered the Eastern Palace

But she is very intelligent; since her son did not want to speak, she did not press further

Cast aside this unrealistic notion; if she were a daughter, how could she possibly deceive those in the palace?

Zheng Rou did not expose it; the Tianjie elixir is not a common cabbage, it is extremely precious, and even with money, one cannot buy it. Even the powerful Grand Masters, upon seeing it, would covet it; how could a petty thief possibly steal it

Reflecting on the words of the middle-aged man just now, a bold conjecture emerged: "Could it be that the Crown Prince is truly a daughter?"

Gently pat her hand and give her a reassuring look

The Crown Prince resides in the rear hall, the Xuanhe Hall, which is also under the responsibility of Zhang Ronghua

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A powerful surge of energy erupted from within, striking them and shattering their attacks, subsequently inflicting severe injuries and causing them to fall to the ground

After having breakfast, Zhang Ronghua was just about to head out to the East Palace when his father, Zhang Qinlong, strode in with a vigorous pace from outside. His stance was solid, steady, and powerful, his complexion rosy, and he appeared very spirited. It seemed that all the lingering ailments from the past had completely healed, and even his cultivation had advanced further.

Zheng Rou left with her maid

Have the maid heat up the leftover food

Upon seeing him come out, Ma Ping'an approached and pulled him aside: "Is it convenient to talk?"

Is there anything wrong with him

Zhang Ronghua stopped in front of them and shrugged: "I've been here for a while."

"It is so late, why do you see me alone?" the Crown Prince inquired

Ma Ping'an stepped forward, cupped his fists in greeting, and pointed at the two individuals being held by Zhang Ronghua, saying: "They intend to harm Your Highness, please report this."

The Great Xia Dynasty has more than one prince. Although the current Emperor Xia is advanced in age, he remains vigorous in matters of intimacy and has many offspring

Is it really that bad

You have done well! There will be a generous reward tomorrow, you may leave now

Not seeing you makes your mother restless even in her sleep, while your father sleeps like a dead pig. Zheng Rou shook her head

"Where are you from?" Zheng Rou's expression changed, and she tightly grasped his hand.

Zheng Rou, draped in a wool coat and accompanied by two maidservants, approached and asked, "Haven't you eaten yet?"

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"When did you arrive?" The middle-aged man instantly became tense, drawing out a long sword and pointing the tip at Zhang Ronghua

The lights came on, and a deep voice of the Crown Prince was heard from within: "Bring them in"

Zhang Ronghua cupped his fists in salute and said: "I have met Your Highness!"

There are many princes eyeing the position of the crown prince, and once the plot is exposed, a large number of people will perish

Ma Ping'an said: "I will not accompany you inside."

Zhang Ronghua should step down, whether the Crown Prince intends to eliminate him will naturally be known when he arrives at the Eastern Palace

To be on the safe side, we must prepare for contingencies. If the Crown Prince shows any signs of trouble, you must immediately send word to me, and I will have your grandfather pack up some valuables. We will flee under the cover of night

The second day

At the entrance stood two palace maids, both trusted confidantes of the Crown Prince, one named Qing'er and the other named Shuang'er

Mother, are you still waiting for me

On the way back, I saw them hiding in the courtyard plotting against His Highness, and I caught them effortlessly

Zhang Ronghua reiterated: "We caught two thieves and obtained this from them"

Rest early

The long sword thrust forward, unleashing dozens of sword lights that directly threatened his vital points

Each person lifted one by one from the ground and walked towards the Eastern Palace

Zhang Ronghua recalled something, took out the jade bottle from his arms, and handed it to Zheng Rou, "Inside is the Tianjie elixir. Although it is meant for cultivation, it also has healing properties. Let my father take it, and the lingering ailments from the past will be cured."

With her hands crossed, Zhang Ronghua lazily climbed onto the bathtub, savoring the moment with great pleasure

After finishing the meal

The military officer guarding the main gate, named Ma Ping'an, is a young man. Upon seeing him arrive, he was holding two people in his hands and asked in confusion, "What is this?"

The Spectral Demon Claw! The old ghost strikes.

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The overwhelming malevolence no longer lingers, as two hands with swirling dark energy fiercely strike out, producing explosive sounds as they reach for his face

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Ma Ping'an was perceptive and did not pursue the matter further

The two individuals stopped outside the grand hall

The Crown Prince's expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank, stirring up a tremendous wave. His long-standing cultivation of internal energy allowed him to remain steady, without any signs of panic: "Do you believe it?"

What was the reaction of the Crown Prince at that time

"So serious?" Zhang Ronghua joked

After such a long delay, it is almost midnight by the time I return home

The crown prince, dressed in a bright yellow robe adorned with four-clawed dragons, sits in the main seat, exuding an imposing presence without anger, radiating a tremendous aura. His skin is very fair, even whiter than that of a woman, especially his eyes, which are deep and wise, imbued with intelligence

Upon returning to the room, the maid had already prepared the bathwater, and there was another sweet-looking maid attending to him

Two individuals, one in front and the other behind, surrounded Zhang Ronghua

Jump down from the eaves

He waved his hand to dismiss the servants, leaving only the father and son in the hall

Do not believe!

It is better for you not to know. " Zhang Ronghua shook his head.

Someone intends to take action against the Crown Prince, find the Earth Fiends and have them spread rumors that the Crown Prince is a woman

Zhang Ronghua pointed at the middle-aged man: "He had Lao Gui use the power of the Earth Fiends to spread rumors, claiming that you are a woman, and I happened to catch him in the act and brought him back."

Arrived at the main entrance here

The middle-aged man glared fiercely at the old ghost; if it were not for this fool's failure to restrain his malevolent aura, how could this person have been attracted here

The Summer Emperor is indeed the most powerful person; whose power could possibly surpass his and remain hidden from him all these years

Arrived here

"Break!" Zhang Ronghua shouted

I understand your meaning. If the Crown Prince wishes to kill me, it proves he has something to hide; it is not merely excrement but rather a foul stench. Furthermore, having spent these years in the Eastern Palace, no one is more adept than I at reading words and observing expressions.

So, did you hear our conversation just now

Eating rice