A Shocking Dream

Qin Rongchen also stopped when he heard the sound. He turned around and stared at the fast horse. He was also full of doubts, wondering what urgent matter had happened in the palace.

The fast horse quickly arrived in front of Qin Ruoyu, and the guards on the horse quickly dismounted and knelt on one knee. "Your Highness, there is an urgent report from the palace!" The guard's voice was hurried and nervous.

Qin Ruoyu's heartbeat quickened instantly. He reached out to take the urgent report handed to him by the guard and quickly opened it. When he saw the contents of the urgent report, his face became more solemn.

Qin Rongchen looked at Qin Ruoyu's expression, and his uneasiness grew stronger. "Ruoyu, what happened?" he couldn't help but ask.

Qin Ruoyu took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Uncle, something big has happened in the palace. I must go back immediately." His voice was low and serious.

Qin Rongchen frowned, "Is it serious? Do you need my help?"

Qin Ruoyu shook his head and said, "Uncle, I must handle this matter personally. You should take care of your own business first." After saying that, Qin Ruoyu turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Qin Rongchen stopped him, "Ruoyu, be careful. Feel free to contact me if you need anything."

Qin Ruoyu nodded and said, "Don't worry, uncle. I will take care of it." Then, he quickly mounted his horse and galloped towards the palace.

Qin Rongchen looked at Qin Ruoyu's receding back, his heart filled with worry.

"I'm afraid we won't see each other for several months now that big brother is gone." Yuanyuan sighed as she watched Qin Ruoyu leave.

It seems to be a big deal, he has to go to the palace. Qin Rongchen thought to himself. His eyes became solemn, looking at the direction where Qin Ruoyu left, his heart filled with worry.

Qin Rongchen knew that as a member of the royal family, he couldn't stay out of this situation. The urgent news from the palace must mean a major change, and as the crown prince, Qin Ruoyu shouldered a huge responsibility. He had to go to the palace to understand the situation and see what he could do about this crisis.

Qin Rongchen frowned slightly, and various possible situations flashed through his mind. He didn't know what was waiting for them, but he knew that he had to remain calm and decisive at this moment.

Qin Rongchen took a deep breath and adjusted his emotions. He also had his own responsibilities and missions. At this critical moment, he must stand up for the stability of the royal family and the peace of the country.

As the sound of horse hooves rang out, Qin Rongchen galloped towards the palace.

"The plague in Linzhou has been rampant for over half a month. Why are you only reporting it now?" Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu heard Qin Ronghuan's roar as they approached the imperial study. The angry voice echoed in the air, filled with majesty and anxiety.

Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking. They hadn't expected the situation in Linzhou to be so serious, and the news to have been concealed for so long.

Qin Ruoyu quickened his pace and arrived at the door of the imperial study first. He straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and gently pushed the door open. Qin Rongchen followed closely behind him and walked into the imperial study together.

The atmosphere in the imperial study was so solemn it was almost suffocating. Qin Ronghuan's face was filled with rage, his eyes burning with a fury that seemed capable of engulfing anyone in an instant. The ministers stood by with their heads bowed, trembling in fear, not daring to speak. Their faces were pale, their foreheads covered with beads of sweat, clearly frightened by the emperor's wrath.

Some ministers trembled slightly, and the tablets in their hands also shook slightly, showing their inner fear. They knew the severity of the plague and understood that the emperor's anger stemmed from his concern for the people and his dissatisfaction with their dereliction of duty.

An old minister secretly looked up to observe the emperor's expression, wanting to say something, but he hesitated and dared not speak. His lips moved slightly, but he chose to remain silent, fearing that he would say the wrong thing and incur the emperor's wrath.

Another young minister bit his lip tightly, his heart filled with guilt and unease. He knew he was also responsible for not discovering and reporting the plague in Linzhou in a timely manner. He secretly resolved to do his utmost in the subsequent actions to atone for his mistake.

The entire imperial study was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if a storm was about to break out. Qin Ruoyu stepped forward, saluted, and said, "Father, I have heard about the situation in Linzhou and have come here to await your orders."

Qin Ronghuan looked at Qin Ruoyu, his eyes filled with anger and worry. "Do you understand the seriousness of this matter? The plague is rampant, the people are suffering, and you're only reporting it now!"

Qin Ruoyu lowered his head. "Father, please calm down. I just learned about this as well. I will definitely find a way to resolve the plague in Linzhou as soon as possible."

"Just found out? Didn't you send your people to treat him a long time ago? Why are you reporting it now?" Qin Ronghuan said as he threw the urgent report in front of Qin Ruoyu. The urgent report fell to the ground as lightly as a fallen leaf, but it seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight.

Qin Ruoyu was puzzled. When had he sent someone there? He picked up the emergency report and took a closer look. Someone had actually impersonated him. Qin Ruoyu wanted to be angry, but then he saw a familiar name, Kankan. She was actually in Linzhou, where the plague was rampant. Wouldn't she be in great danger?

Qin Ruoyu's heart suddenly tightened, and a feeling of worry instantly surged in his heart. His mind flashed to the face of Kanan, her gentle eyes and sweet smile, which at this moment filled him with worry.

He clutched the emergency report tightly, his brow furrowed. How could this happen? Why was Qianqian in Linzhou? What was she doing there? Countless questions swirled in Qin Ruoyu's mind.

Qin Ruoyu knew that the plague in Linzhou was so serious that Xianxian could be in danger at any time. He couldn't just sit back and watch. He had to find a way to find Xianxian and protect her safety.

Since Qianqian is in Linzhou, is Lin Bingshuang also here? This thought flashed through Qin Ruoyu's mind.

At this moment, another unfamiliar name intruded upon his thoughts. Who was Lin Wunian? Qin Ruoyu looked at the unfamiliar name on the emergency newspaper, filled with confusion. He searched his mind for any memory of this name, but found nothing.

Qin Ruoyu frowned, his doubts shrouding him like a fog. After a moment's thought, he said, "Father, the two I sent have only just arrived in Linzhou. I'm afraid the message hasn't arrived yet."

Qin Ronghuan nodded slightly, his expression still solemn. "Ruoyu, since you've intervened in this matter, I leave it to you. The Linzhou plague issue can't be delayed any further," Qin Ronghuan said seriously. His eyes were filled with expectation and trust as he stared at Qin Ruoyu closely.

Qin Ruoyu's heart trembled, feeling the weight of this responsibility. He bowed solemnly, "Rest assured, Father. I will do my utmost to fulfill this mission."