Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Chapter 163 There is an ambush

Mrs. Zhao felt nervous when she heard this, but she said firmly, "Brother Yan, if you need my help, just tell me. For the sake of the Zhao family's innocence, I will go through fire and water. My life was saved by the young lady. If it weren't for that year..."

The young lady not only gave her a new life, but also treated her like a sister, taught her martial arts, and allowed her to have her own life.

Her life and everything she has were given by the young lady.

For the Zhao family's reputation, she is willing to give everything.

"That girl last night was your daughter, right?" Yan Wushuang suddenly changed the subject with a gentle look.

Mrs. Zhao's eyes flickered, and after a moment, she nodded gently: "Yes, she is my daughter."

"If you intervene in this matter, she may also be put in danger. So, don't worry about it. I came here just to see you as an old friend, and I will leave soon." Yan Wushuang said resolutely.

After saying this, he turned around and left, leaving behind a lonely and determined back.

Mrs. Zhao looked at the figure gradually moving away, feeling mixed emotions.

It has been nearly thirty years since we last parted. We finally meet again, but have to leave in a hurry.

When will we meet again? Will we have a chance to meet again?

"Brother Yan, be careful." Mrs. Zhao warned softly, her eyes full of reluctance.

Yan Wushuang nodded slightly without saying anything more. In a blink of an eye, his figure disappeared in the morning light.

Mrs. Zhao faced the window, clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and prayed silently in her heart, "May Brother Yan have a safe journey and may the injustice of the Zhao family be redressed."

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Meanwhile, in Prince Yi's Mansion, Su Rao's life remains as low-key as ever. In sharp contrast, Su Yi, as the princess, has to deal with many social occasions with noble ladies.

Although Su Yi's situation is no longer as good as before, even if she attends a banquet with an invitation, she is often left out and no one cares about her, but she still insists on attending.

Su Yi's current life is completely different from his past.

Even though she was holding the exquisite invitation tightly in her hand and walked into the banquet hall, the guests around her were chatting and laughing, but she was the only one who seemed to be a forgotten shadow in the corner, no one paid any attention to her.

However, this loneliness and neglect did not stop her. She still walked in gracefully in her gorgeous clothes.

Her trip was not just for an empty social event, but with a secret and firm goal in mind - to capture those subtle clues that may affect the future direction in this complex information network.

After all, in this closed palace, any disturbance in the outside world was like being isolated in another world to her. She longed to understand and to have even the slightest initiative.

As night fell, when Su Yi returned to the mansion with the day's harvest, she would always be the first to relay to Su Rao everything she had seen and heard, word for word.

"Have you heard? A big incident happened in the palace yesterday. The seventh prince accidentally fell into the pond in the imperial garden. If a young eunuch had not happened to pass by, the consequences would have been disastrous." There was a hint of worry in Su Yi's tone.

"Accidentally fell into the water?" Su Rao smiled faintly, her eyes full of insight, "I'm afraid it was an 'accident' carefully planned by someone."

Recently, the emperor has been favoring the seventh prince. Not only did he promote his Concubine Wu Ning, he also personally inquired about the seventh prince's studies. This series of actions undoubtedly touched the sensitive nerves of the King of Qi.

On the chessboard of power, the most direct strategy is to eliminate potential threats, so that the King of Qi can sleep peacefully.

"Is there any movement at Bixia Palace?" Su Rao asked with some concern.

"Everyone in the palace is very caring towards the Seventh Prince. Not only do they comfort him with kind words, but they also strengthen his protective guard." Su Yi replied, revealing a hint of disappointment in his words.

Obviously, these actions of the emperor were more of a warning to the King of Qi rather than a real intention to support the Seventh Prince.

If they really want to cultivate someone, they will definitely investigate the person behind the scenes thoroughly instead of just doing superficial work.

Su Rao thought to herself that if the Seventh Prince was really appointed as the Crown Prince, then an unprecedented storm would surely be set off within the imperial court.

In this turmoil, those foreign enemies who have been lurking for a long time are very likely to take advantage of the situation and invade, causing a greater crisis.

Therefore, the emperor would not easily make a decision where the risks outweigh the benefits.

But the Wang family’s arrogance and domineering behavior has reached the point where it must be dealt with.

Although the King of Qi is a member of the royal family, the emperor will not take action against him easily. As for other members of the Wang family, the emperor may have his own plans.

However, the Wang family has a strong foundation and will never sit idly by, so a fight is inevitable.

"Concubine Ning is also a pitiful person. I met her by chance when I entered the palace yesterday. She has always been as timid as a mouse, and now she is even more frightened. She never leaves the side of the Seventh Prince." Su Yi's words were full of sympathy.

Su Rao sighed lightly, feeling mixed emotions: "We two sisters are also walking on thin ice."

"Yes, I just hope that the prince can return safely. During this period of time, we must protect Prince Yi's Mansion." Su Yi's words made Su Rao feel more at ease.

Changing the topic, Su Yi mentioned the mysterious thief that had been circulating in the capital recently. It was said that this man was elusive and even the treasures of many important officials were not spared. The Jinyiwei was doing their best and vowed to bring him to justice.

Before he finished speaking, the guards of the palace came to report in a hurry, their faces tense: "Princess, Concubine, the Royal Guards have arrived at the gate of the palace, claiming that they want to search the palace and catch the gang of thieves!"

Su Yi and Su Rao exchanged glances and their brows furrowed at the same time.

The Embroidered Uniform Guards are the power of the King of Qi. What is the purpose of their coming?

The two men walked into the front hall and saw the leading Jinyiwei wearing Feiyu uniform and holding an embroidered spring sword. He had an ordinary face and a gentle expression, but his sharp eyes revealed an edge that should not be underestimated.

He called himself Chen Shuo, a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and his tone was authoritative.

Facing Su Yi's questioning, Chen Shuo responded calmly. His words not only showed that he was acting on orders, but also implied a warning to the palace.

When Su Yi asked further, he stated that all other mansions had been searched, and the emperor attached great importance to this matter. Any obstruction would be regarded as harboring a thief.

Su Rao raised a key question, asking whether there was a portrait of the thief.

If there are no basic clues, the reason for the search would be far-fetched.

Deep down, she was curious about whether this legendary thief really existed or was a figment of her imagination.

Chen Shuo was silent for a moment, then slowly took out a scroll from his arms. The person in the picture was wearing a veil, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes, slanted eyebrows, deep eyes that revealed a chilling murderous aura, and one could tell at a glance that he was a ruthless character in the world of martial arts.

"Has the concubine ever seen this person?" The voice of the statement was as cold as ice.

Su Rao looked at it carefully and finally shook her head.