After being exiled with her husband and children, she returned with great power to rule the world

The wind and snow were raging, making the campfire crackle.

The eldest prince was alone in the tent, holding a handwritten letter from Rong Taigong in his hand, and was concentrating on thinking of a countermeasure when suddenly, a loud shouting came from outside, followed by the sound of swords clashing.

The eldest prince's face changed and he quickly stood up. Before he could react, his personal guard rushed into the tent with a sword in hand, looking panicked: "Your Highness, run! There are assassins coming!"

The eldest prince's pupils suddenly shrank and his face changed suddenly. He quickly held the letter in his hand to the candle flame and lit it. After watching it turn into ashes, he quickly followed the guards and ran out.

There was chaos outside the tent, with dark shadows moving around and shouts of killing ringing in the ears.

The eldest prince left the capital this time on the emperor's orders, and was accompanied by a large number of people. However, these killers were well-trained and ruthless, and it was obvious that they came prepared.

Surrounded by his guards, the eldest prince fought and retreated. He brandished his sword, a cold gleam flashing, and each strike carried a fierce momentum.

However, the number of killers increased and the encirclement gradually narrowed.

At the critical moment, the warriors around the eldest prince fought to the death to protect their master. They risked their own lives and used their bodies to open a bloody path for the eldest prince.

After a fierce battle, only a quarter of the original ceremonial team of hundreds of people remained, and those who protected the eldest prince in his escape were all his carefully trained death squads.

They were all injured to varying degrees, and blood left shocking trails on the snow.

"Your Highness, these must be the prince's men. They are here to take your life." A assassin said gritting his teeth.

"Your Highness, the further you go, the greater the danger. Your identity has been exposed and you can no longer return to Beijing as planned." Another assassin reminded worriedly.

Hearing these words, the eldest prince's face instantly became as gloomy as the night sky before a storm, as if ink-colored juice could be squeezed out of it. The grudges and hatreds between him and the crown prince had long been like a ravine deeply engraved in his heart, difficult to fill.

For a long time, under the relentless pressure of the eldest prince, the crown prince seemed to be losing ground and was in a clear state of decline.

The eldest prince once thought that he had victory in his grasp, but now it seems that everything is not as simple as it seems. The prince seems to be willing to lie dormant, but in fact he is secretly accumulating strength, and he has obviously seriously underestimated the opponent's strength.

The eldest prince's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the letter he had received from his grandfather not long ago. Every word in the letter was like a heavy hammer, striking his heart.

He knew very well that he had no way out now. He was like a trapped beast pushed to the edge of a cliff. Only by fighting with his back against the wall could he have a chance of survival.

He clenched his fists, veins popped on the back of his hands, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, the situation in the capital has become tense, with undercurrents surging from all sides, like a big net ready to explode at any time.

However, on Donghai Island, thousands of miles away, it is still peaceful and tranquil, like a paradise, which is in sharp contrast to the tense atmosphere in the capital.

By the time the news from the capital reached here, ten full days had already passed.

"Thankfully, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince acted swiftly and decisively revealed the secret of Concubine Rong's life story to the public. This was the only way to finally quell the uproar caused by the Qilin Jade Jade and the former Protector General's Mansion. Otherwise, given the Emperor's violent temper, even if he had intended to exonerate the Prince, after hearing that news, I'm afraid not only would the Prince be unable to clear his name, but you and your wife would also likely be implicated and punished!"

An aide said with lingering fear in his voice.

This was exactly the situation that Lin Yu was most worried about before.

The life stories of Murong Ling'er and her sister are like a powerful time bomb buried next to them. It is unknown when it will explode, and once it explodes, they may be the ones to be blown to pieces.

The prince's response was unexpected not only by Lin Yu, but also by Chu Lingfeng, who was always resourceful.

You must know that by doing this, the prince is taking a huge risk himself. If he is not careful, he will lose everything and there will be no recovery.

Chu Lingfeng was filled with gratitude for the prince's help despite the huge risk he took, and he would always remember this friendship.

"The evidence should have been sent to the capital. As long as it can be successfully presented to the emperor, even if Concubine Rong and her followers try to act recklessly, they won't be able to stir up any trouble."

The corners of Chu Lingfeng's mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile. His deep eyes narrowed slightly, as if he saw the scene in the capital through the void in front of him.

"Indeed, the Ji family has completely collapsed and will never be a force to be reckoned with again. Although our Yuan family has been disliked by the emperor because of this, we have at least managed to save our lives, which can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Yuan Donglai smiled bitterly and shook his head, the feeling in his heart difficult to describe. He was grateful that his family had escaped disaster, but at the same time he felt deeply helpless about its future fate.

After this incident, the status of the Yuan family in the eyes of the royal family plummeted. The former glory and splendor have become a thing of the past. The Yuan family is now like a candle in the wind, crumbling.

Yuan Donglai couldn't help but sigh. He knew that from now on, the Yuan family would probably gradually fade out of the royal family's sight.

And my father, the imperial physician who has always been diligent and conscientious in his duties, may also lose his position because of this incident.

Thinking of this, Yuan Donglai felt even more sad.

"Mr. Yuan, this time thanks to your Yuan family for their help. Once this matter is completely resolved, I will definitely send someone to escort you back to Min'an." Chu Lingfeng said sincerely, his tone full of gratitude.

"Prince Chu, there is no need to be so polite. We are just taking what we need." Yuan Donglai smiled and waved his hand. He no longer cared much about whether he would return to Min'an Kingdom or not, so he did not care when he would return.

Murong Chen sat quietly aside, listening obediently to the adults' conversation.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something, his brows furrowed slightly, and he reached out and gently tugged at Murong Ling'er's sleeve. Then, he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Mother, will we be able to return to the capital soon?"

"Why are you asking this suddenly?" Murong Ling'er was a little surprised. She turned her head to look at her son, her eyes full of love.

Murong Chen pursed his lips slightly, with a hint of hesitation and uncertainty on his face, and whispered, "If we go back to the capital, will it be difficult to see Lin Dong and the others in the future?"

Murong Ling'er was slightly stunned when she heard this, and then fell into deep thought. The situations of the parents of those children were completely different from Chu Lingfeng's, and the charges for their exile were also different.

Chu Lingfeng was able to return to the capital mainly with the help of the prince, and the emperor of Zhao also intended to re-employ him. But for others, if they wanted to return to the capital, it was not known when they would have to wait, and it was even possible that they would not be able to return until they died.