Chapter 2348 - 2038: Is the Zhen Nan Prince Manor Plotting Rebellion?
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, everyone was quite curious about what kind of strong person had given Lu Chen the confidence to take such a big risk by leaving the Capital city.
Zhao Yu recovered and asked, "Princely Heir, what realm is the strong person you mentioned?"
In Zhao Yu’s view, the so-called strong person by Lu Chen was nothing more than an Earth Realm Spirit Warrior, since they had never heard of a Heavenly Realm Spirit Warrior in Dazhou.
Not just in Dazhou, even other neighboring dynasties didn’t have Heavenly Realm Strong Persons, otherwise, Dazhou would have been overrun by other dynasties long ago.
Upon hearing Zhao Yu’s question, Lu Chen glanced at Zhou Xiaoxiao and Zhou Youyou, then replied with a smile, "Late-stage Earth Realm."
Considering that Zhou Xiaoxiao might leak the secret, which would likely scare Yun Yudie, making her reluctant to meet him, Lu Chen didn’t tell the truth.
If it was only a Late-stage Earth Realm, even knowing that there is a Late-stage Earth Realm protecting him, Yun Yudie probably wouldn’t be afraid.
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s answer, Zhao Yu immediately said, "Princely Heir, even if you have a Late-stage Earth Realm strong person protecting you, you must be cautious and careful."
Late-stage Earth Realm is indeed rare in Dazhou, but it does not mean that a Late-stage Earth Realm strong person is invincible.
Moreover, they are not facing humans, but mysterious entities.
If those Deceit Kings truly intend to attack Lu Chen, it certainly won’t be just one mysterious entity. If they swarm simultaneously against him, even with four Earth Realm strong persons on their side, they might not be able to protect Lu Chen.
The most important issue is that upon leaving the Capital city, Dazhou’s Qi Fortune will decline, greatly enhancing the strength of those mysterious entities.
Zhao Yu didn’t believe that having four Earth Realm strong persons meant they could rest easy.
After Zhao Yu’s words, Lu Chen resolutely declared, "Since I have said I will go, then I must go."
"If I don’t go to Guangling County soon, I’m afraid my father’s health will completely collapse. A few days ago, news arrived from Guangling County, stating my father has been bedridden for several days, currently suffering from spirit injury backlash."
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s words, Zhao Yu and the others looked at each other silently, not saying much more.
Indeed, if Lu Chen does not intervene, no one can expel the Black Evil from Prince Zhen Nan’s body.
And since Prince Zhen Nan doesn’t wish to return to the Capital city, they can only have Lu Chen take the risk of going to Guangling County.
This leaves Zhao Yu and the others feeling quite helpless.
If they let Lu Chen go to Guangling County, he may encounter danger; if they don’t let him go, their prince may not survive much longer.
They can only hope they won’t encounter any danger on the way.
At this moment, Fu Li stated, "Since the Princely Heir has made a firm decision, then he should go, but we must make preparations and not let outsiders learn that the Princely Heir is going to Guangling County."
Lu Xun advised, "This may not be possible, given the Princely Heir’s special identity, he must report to the Imperial Court if he wants to leave the Capital city."
Generally, whether it’s a Seignior or a Prince, wanting to leave one’s permanent residence requires the Imperial Court’s approval.
If one leaves their permanent residence privately, the Imperial Court may believe you intend to rebel.
Although Lu Chen is neither a Seignior nor a Prince, he is the only child of Prince Zhen Nan.
Those Seigniors not residing in the Capital city would also send their children to the Capital city as hostages.
Currently, Lu Chen is akin to Prince Zhen Nan’s hostage in the Capital city.
If Lu Chen leaves the Capital city for Guangling County secretly, the Imperial Court would surely suspect Zhen Nan Prince Manor intends to rise in rebellion, hence the Princely Heir’s sudden departure for Guangling County.
Hearing Lu Xun’s reminder, everyone immediately understood. At this point, Zhao Yu and the others looked towards Ji Yunmeng.
Ji Yunmeng is a Princess of the Royal Family, essentially sent by the Royal Family to monitor Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
If Lu Chen wishes to leave the Capital city, he likely needs her help.
Ji Yunmeng instantly guessed their thoughts and directly stated, "I will write to Father about this, but whether he agrees depends on the Empress Dowager’s decision."
Lu Chen said with a smile, "Then I trouble you, madam. We shall conclude for today, everyone go and prepare. Once the Imperial Court approves, we shall immediately proceed to Guangling County."
Without further words, everyone left the Meeting Hall.
Ji Yunmeng returned and drafted a memorial.
Zhou Xiaoxiao, upon returning, also wrote a letter to Yun Yudie, notifying her about a Late-stage Earth Realm strong person with Lu Chen.
Imperial Palace, Pei Shuhua’s palace.
Pei Shuhua leaned on a soft couch, one hand supporting her head, while the other held the newly delivered memorial.
Usually, she reviewed memorials in the Imperial Study Room, but due to the special nature of the sender, the memorial was delivered directly to her chamber.
Reading the contents within the memorial, Pei Shuhua couldn’t help but wonder, is Zhen Nan Prince Manor planning a rebellion?
They actually intended for Lu Chen to go to Guangling County. Once Lu Chen departed, Prince Zhen Nan, without restraint, could quite possibly rise in arms.
Pei Shuhua considered for a moment, then instructed the maid beside her, "Go and fetch the latest intelligence gathered about Prince Zhen Nan."
The maid obeyed and swiftly departed.
Moments later, the maid returned with a stack of letters to Pei Shuhua.
Pei Shuhua sat upright on the soft couch, carefully reviewing the intelligence, letter by letter.
Having looked through her collected intelligence, Pei Shuhua concluded that Prince Zhen Nan indeed harbors rebellious intent.
After arriving in Guangling County, Prince Zhen Nan began a massive recruitment drive.
Although the Imperial Court indeed granted him military power, allowing him to form an army, Prince Zhen Nan seems unusually eager.
Besides, recent reports suggest Prince Zhen Nan’s days have not been easy.
The intelligence mentions that ever since he arrived in Guangling County, Prince Zhen Nan has been investigating an organization named Yellow Springs Sect.
This Yellow Springs Sect has wreaked havoc in Guangling County, leading to widespread village massacres, driving Prince Zhen Nan to his wit’s end.
Pei Shuhua’s gaze fell upon the words Yellow Springs Sect. She had heard of this force before, but had never dealt with them.
Apparently, a while ago, the Deceit Suppression Bureau reported that the village massacres near the Capital city were the works of Yellow Springs Sect.
After pondering for a moment, Pei Shuhua ultimately decided to approve Lu Chen’s journey to Guangling County.
Whether Lu Chen’s trip to Guangling County was to plot rebellion or not, it is not an unfavorable matter for the Royal Family.
If they truly intend to rebel, the Royal Family can openly eradicate Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Once Lu Chen departs the Capital city, losing the protection of Dragon Qi, assassinating him becomes easier.
Meanwhile, within the Cultivation Room of Heavenly Fate Sect.
Yun Yudie glanced at the letter in hand and sneered coldly: Four Earth Realm Spirit Warriors intend to protect Lu Chen? Foolish! What difference does it make even if there’s a Late-stage Earth Realm strong person?
It’s known that Heavenly Fate Sect has more than six thousand mysterious entities. Even if they haven’t fully gathered, they can assemble four thousand, not to mention thousands upon thousands of evil spirits.
Evil spirits are inherently hard to kill; these mysterious entities combined with the evil spirits can easily hold off those four Earth Realm Spirit Warriors.
Concerning Lu Chen, he is already seen as inevitable.
Thinking about Lu Chen, a human daring to covet her body, Yun Yudie couldn’t wait to torment him.