northernbook Chapter 134 Nangong Yan is rescued
Chapter 134 Nangong Yan is rescued
When Mo Ye returned to the Ning Prince's Mansion, he always felt uneasy. Xiao Wu'er's eyes were too clear when she left, so clear that it frightened him.
He tried several times to explain his relationship with Xiao Wu'er to General Yang, but looking at General Yang's serious and rigid demeanor, he didn't know how to start.
While hesitating, Hongfeng came to report: "Your Highness, Nangong Yan has been rescued!"
"What's going on! Are all the guards at Prince Ning's residence dead?!"
"Your Highness, please calm down! Someone used sleeping powder to incapacitate the guards beforehand, and the person who came seemed to be very familiar with the layout of the Prince Ning's residence."
Mo Ye sneered inwardly. How could the people of Nan Yue be familiar with the terrain of the Prince of Ning's residence? It seems that his good brother has made his move again. Right now, there is only one testimony from Nangong Yan, and Nangong Yan is not from Dongli. The authenticity of the testimony remains to be verified.
Even if Emperor Dongli believed the testimony to be true, he couldn't punish Prince Rui without further evidence and could only remain inactive. Prince Rui was anxious to rescue Nangong Yan because he feared Nangong Yan would reveal their cooperative relationship as a witness.
"Have you sent someone to chase him?"
"Hongyun has led his men to pursue and capture him."
"Come, follow me and see who has the audacity!"
"Yes!"
Mo Ye led his men on horseback to the woods outside the East Gate. Scattered corpses lay on the ground. Hong Yun's intestines were sticking out, and he lay in a pool of blood, barely holding on to his last breath.
Just as Hongfeng was about to step forward to help the person up, Moye remembered what Yang Jianwu had once said: do not move the injured person before the extent of their injuries is determined, as this may cause further harm.
"Don't touch him! Go to the General's Mansion immediately and fetch Xiao Wu'er!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
"The rest of you, spread out and check if there are any survivors!"
"Yes!"
Just as Yang Jianwu was about to fall asleep in a good mood, she heard a commotion in the front hall. There weren't many people in the general's mansion, so who would cause trouble in the mansion so late at night?
After putting her outer robe back on, she stepped out of the courtyard and was greeted by a guard who reported, "Miss, the man claims to be a subordinate of Prince Ning and has important business with you. We dare not let him pass, so we have come to ask if you wish to see him?"
"A subordinate of Prince Ning? Go and check on him immediately!"
"Yes!"
In the front hall, Hongfeng was pacing back and forth. When he left, Hongyun was covered in blood, and there was a small piece of soft flesh on his stomach that looked like intestines. He wondered if Hongyun could survive this ordeal.
Yang Jianwu hurried to the front hall and saw Hongfeng's bloodshot eyes. Was he crying?!
Hearing footsteps, Hongfeng stepped forward and knelt down, pleading, "Your Highness! Please save Hongyun..."
Yang Boshan and Puyang Xuan also arrived at the front hall at that time.
Puyang Xuan was alright. He had already experienced a shock in the military camp. Jianwu promised to consider him. Although he didn't really want to hear the title "Princess Consort," once Jianwu explained things to him, the title would naturally fall away. After all, Mo Ye's position in Jianwu's heart was no longer what it used to be.
Yang Boshan, on the other hand, was not so calm!
"princess?!"
He glared angrily at his own daughter. When did this happen?!
Yang Jianwu had a headache. She helped Hongfeng up and forced herself to explain to her father, "Father, you misheard. He just said, 'The Prince asks you to save Hongyun!'"
Pu Yangxuan covered half of his face with his sleeve, the occasion was too serious for him to laugh out loud.
Yang Boshan was somewhat skeptical. Although he was a bit old, he was sharp-eared and sharp-eyed and couldn't possibly have misheard. He went to Hongfeng again to verify, "What did you just shout?"
Hongfeng realized she had misspoke in her haste. The matter between the Prince and Princess was not yet public; wouldn't saying this ruin the Princess's reputation?! She quickly corrected herself, repeating Yang Jianwu's words, "It's the Prince! The Prince requests Miss Yang to save Hongyun! General, Hongyun is seriously injured and cannot wait..."
Seeing the urgency of the situation, Yang Boshan stopped worrying about what Hongfeng had just shouted and said, "Jianwu, go and take a look!"
"Yes, father."
Yang Jianwu then asked Hongfeng, "Where are they?"
"The woodland five miles east of the city!"
"You stay at the city gate and I'll go get the medicine box!"
"Yes, thank you, Miss Yang. I'll take my leave now."
Yang Jianwu returned to Xige, packed some medicines that might be needed into a medicine box, and then went to the front hall again to bid farewell to Yang Boshan before leaving.
At the entrance of the General's Mansion, Puyang Xuan was waiting on horseback, holding the reins of Phantom in his hand. Yang Jianwu had just been wondering why this guy, who loved to join in the fun, was nowhere to be found. Turns out he was waiting here!
"You're very perceptive!"
"Absolutely!"
Yang Jianwu nimbly mounted his horse, glanced at Puyang Xuan, and said, "Phantom runs fast, other horses can't catch up. I'll go first, you take it easy!" After saying that, he rode away.
Puyang Xuan, who was attentive enough to lead the horse well, was unwilling to wait in vain. He leaped behind Yang Jianwu, slipped his hand through Yang Jianwu's waist to control the reins, and formed a hugging posture from behind. "Saving people is the priority. Since Phantom is fast, we can just ride one. Giddy up!"
Yang Jianwu rolled her eyes. "Puyang Xuan, I seriously suspect you're taking advantage of me!"
Puyang Xuan was in a good mood after his little scheme succeeded. He laughed wickedly and arrogantly behind Yang Jianwu, but what he said was pitiful, "Phantom is very fast. If you kick me off my horse, I will definitely get hurt..."
"You're thick-skinned, you can't get hurt!"
"My bones will hurt..."
"Your lightness skill is quite good; you can land properly!"
"Sword Dance, how can you bear it..."
"This will never happen again!"
"Got it!"
The two rode their phantoms to the city gate. Hongfeng had already greeted the soldiers guarding the gate. Hearing the sound of hooves, he looked in the direction of the sound and felt as if he were hallucinating. How could he see the princess and the young master of Puyang riding the same horse?! It's fake! It's all fake!
"Hongfeng, what are you doing? Let's go!"
"Oh, yes!"
It wasn't until the two quickly passed through the city gate that Hongfeng confirmed he hadn't misread it! He quickly spurred his horse to give chase.
Phantom's speed was unmatched by ordinary horses, and it quickly left Hongfeng behind.
In the forest, Mo Ye heard the sound of approaching hooves. There was only one horse, its clear, clattering sound a phantom! Little Wu'er is here! It must be that the phantom is too fast and has left Hong Feng behind!
"Hongnan, go and greet them."
"Yes!"
Yang Jianwu arrived at the edge of the forest, wondering how to contact Mo Ye, when she saw Hong Nan's figure.
Hongnan was quite unsettled when he saw Puyang Xuan behind Yang Jianwu. How dare this guy ride a horse with the princess! The prince will definitely not let him off easily if he finds out!
"Miss Yang, His Highness has sent me to fetch you!"
"Thank you for your help, please lead the way!"
"Yes, Miss Yang, please take your time."
When Mo Ye saw the two riding together, a sense of panic returned to him. Ignoring his subordinates' opinions, he leaped forward, intending to deal with Puyang Xuan.
Puyang Xuan was no pushover either. The moment Mo Ye attacked, he stood up to meet him. They exchanged blows, neither gaining the upper hand.