The Martial Doctor

After listening to Dingxian’s account, Lin Miao, although he had already guessed some things, was still unclear on the details, especially regarding Le Hui’s child, about whom he was unsure of the paternity.

Now, he understood.

It turned out that this child of Le Hui was actually the son of the Third Prince; he had thought it was the old emperor’s own, but it turned out to be the Imperial Grandson.

However, this Imperial Grandson is of great significance to the Da Li Dynasty. If the Crown Prince cannot produce an Imperial Grandson, and the Fifth Prince also has no offspring,

then this child would be the sole legitimate heir to the Da Li royal family.

Of course, the premise is that he has the opportunity to regain his identity and gain the support of the royal family and the officials; otherwise, having royal blood is useless, and even if he ascends to that position, he will merely be a puppet controlled by others.

He knew very well that ever since he began treating the Crown Prince, he could no longer remain detached; now there was also the Third Prince’s mistress and child to consider.

Plus, there was the enmity between him and the Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion.

He was already deeply entangled with the royal family of Da Li, and thinking of disentangling himself with a single sentence was impossible.

He had to assure others it was okay for them to believe him.

The situation was right in front of him, and avoidance was not an option; facing it actively was the right path. Besides, in this world, if one wants freedom, one must first have the capital for freedom.

"Dingxian, so to say, it has always been the Blood Evil Thieves pursuing Le Hui. Do they know that Le Hui was pregnant and gave birth?"

"If it was just a mistress of the Third Prince fleeing, why would they resort to such extermination? There was no need for that," Dingxian replied.

Indeed, Lin Miao’s question was not very wise.

Le Hui was merely a maid without any recognized status around the Third Prince, at most just a bedmaid. If she weren’t pregnant, who would care?

The Third Prince happened to have impregnated her, and under the circumstances where none of the old emperor’s three generations have had children, even if she was without name and status, the emperor would protect her at all costs once informed.

Therefore, Le Hui’s existence absolutely could not be known, and they wanted to exterminate all traces, so everything would return to the starting point once she was dead.

Otherwise, the Third Prince might turn the tables with this child.

Once the Third Prince is released from confinement, or even restores his liberty, and coupled with him producing a boy, who is also the Imperial Grandson, the weight of it would be significant.

Indeed, why the Blood Evil Thieves, under the directive of Marquis Lingyang, relentlessly pursued Le Hui is understandable. Consort Xue stabbed Consort Yi in the back, causing the Third Prince to be confined. If Le Hui and her child appeared, her schemes might fall through entirely.

This child undoubtedly poses a threat to the Crown Prince’s position but is not fatal, as the Third Prince’s faction had long been cleared out.

But what happens if the Third Prince regains his freedom?

Even a fool could foresee it.

If he aligns with the Crown Prince, then the Fifth Prince has no chance at all.

"A few days after you left, the Blood Evil Thieves showed up, along with people from the Green Blade Sect. They attacked the Heaven-Reaching Temple, catching us off guard. But because Heaven-Reaching Temple has a secret passage leading outside, this secret was unknown to the thieves..."

"No wonder when I passed by the second time, I noticed traces of fighting but didn’t see any of you; so that’s how it was," said Lin Miao.

"Lin, I’ve told you everything I know now. I know you’ve helped us a lot, and it’s inappropriate to ask for more, but we really can’t find anyone to help Le Hui."

"Master, don’t worry. The Blood Evil Thieves are wanted by the court for attempting to assassinate the Crown Prince, so they are struggling with their situation. As for the captured individuals, I will find a way to rescue them, but you should be mentally prepared for who the Blood Evil Thieves are," said Lin Miao.

"What, assassination of the Crown Prince!"

"Yes, the court already issued a wanted notice. Otherwise, why would they hide in Marquis Lingyang’s estate?"

"I see, no wonder they don’t dare to pursue, they’re afraid of exposing themselves and being discovered by the court," Dingxian realized.

"There will be a great show tonight. If all goes well, by tomorrow morning, everyone captured from your temple should safely return," Lin Miao said.

"A great show?"

"The Blade Catching Alliance is already aware of the Blood Evil Thieves’ hideout and has issued a summon. They will raid the Xue Family Manor tonight while I will rescue people amid the chaos, allowing Master to reunite with them," Lin Miao explained.

"Great, wonderful! Master Lin, you’re truly compassionate!" Dingxian joined palms in gratitude.

"Master, rest well here and recover."

...

After dinner, Lin Miao led his team, fully armed, and departed Miaoxue Residence, swiftly heading toward the Xue Family Manor.

Yue Mei’Er had already arranged to meet at a small village southwest of the Xue Family Manor.

Lin Miao arrived with his troops to join her.

This village was about seven or eight miles from Xue Family Manor, and at the eastern end of the village, there was a hill, offering an excellent position and view, just enough to see the situation at Xue Family Manor.

A journey of seven or eight miles is merely the time of a cup of tea for experts in the Meridian Passage Realm, and it would not be late to set off after the Blade Catching Alliance begins their action.

A tent had already been set up on the hilltop.

No fire was lit outside, fearing it would alert outsiders. Any light might attract attention, especially from Blade Catching Alliance members or spies placed outside Xue Family Manor.

Once informed, the raid tonight would lose its surprise effect.

Yue Mei’Er even acted to eliminate Xue Family Manor’s spies in their village, ensuring Xue Family Manor would receive no warning along this line.