The weak prince's queen

The monks hurriedly led Xiao Yichen and Chu Xiyue through the bustling streets, eventually arriving at a seemingly ordinary house. Once inside, they swiftly and expertly removed their monk robes, donning simple civilian clothing and carefully applying their carefully prepared wigs. With these attire, they looked indistinguishable from ordinary folk.

At this moment, the monk who had been leading the group walked up to Xiao Yichen. He bowed slightly and said in an extremely respectful manner: "Your Highness, my name is Yun Zhuo, this is Afu, and this is Agui..." Yun Zhuo introduced the other companions to Xiao Yichen one by one in an orderly manner.

Xiao Yichen smiled, clasped his hands together, and said sincerely, "I was able to escape this disaster thanks to the help of all of you warriors. I am so grateful that I can't express it in words."

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhuo hurriedly returned the greeting, responding earnestly, "Your Highness, please don't say that. We are truly overwhelmed by such praise! Looking back, we are all indebted to the late emperor's great kindness and generosity for our current position. Over the years, we have quietly waited in Putuo Temple, constantly hoping for the opportunity to repay your kindness."

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yichen quickly reached out to help up Yun Zhuo, who was kneeling on one knee to pay his respects, and said softly, "Get up quickly. There's no need to be so polite here. Oh, I almost forgot to introduce you. This is my princess - Lin Ruoxue." As he spoke, he turned sideways and gently pushed Chu Xiyue, who was standing beside him, forward a step.

When everyone saw the person in front of them, they all showed respect on their faces, bowed and saluted, saying: "Princess..." The voices were uniform and sounded particularly loud in this empty place.

Chu Xiyue, however, seemed oblivious to what was said, her brows furrowed as if lost in thought. Suddenly, as if remembering something important, she abruptly stood up and anxiously addressed Xiao Yichen beside her, "Your Highness, this is bad! Dong'er and Mo Feng are still in the palace. Our whereabouts have been completely exposed by our departure. With the methods those people possess, they will definitely not let them go. I'm afraid they're in danger now! Your Highness, we must hurry back to the palace to rescue them!" As she spoke, Chu Xiyue's face was filled with worry, and her hands unconsciously clenched tightly.

When Xiao Yichen heard this, his expression changed slightly, and he responded decisively: "That's right, there is no time to lose, let's go back to the palace immediately!" His eyes were firm and resolute, and he was obviously very anxious.

Just as the two were about to leave, Yun Zhuo swiftly stepped forward and held them aside. He cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, please be patient. In my opinion, the palace is already heavily guarded by numerous guards. If we rush in, not only will we fail to rescue Dong'er and Mo Feng, but we'll likely alert the enemy and put ourselves in danger. It would be best to send some men to infiltrate the palace first, investigate the situation, and then discuss a countermeasure. That would be the best strategy."

After listening to this, Xiao Yichen frowned slightly and fell into a brief moment of contemplation. His eyes flickered with thought, as if he were weighing the pros and cons. After a moment, he slowly nodded in agreement, saying, "Well, Yun Zhuo does have some truth to what he said. It seems I was a bit too impulsive earlier. In that case, then, let's do as you say and immediately send someone to investigate."

Chu Xiyue, standing nearby, was already extremely anxious and restless. Her face was filled with anxiety, and she kept pacing back and forth, constantly urging them, "Yes, yes, yes! Send someone over quickly! Make sure they are all safe and sound..."

At this moment, Yun Zhuo respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Highness." He then quickly turned around and faced the two men standing by behind him. With a serious and solemn expression, he instructed, "You two will leave now for the palace and carefully inquire about the latest news there. But remember to act with extreme caution and never alert the enemy. If there are any unusual circumstances, you must report back immediately!"

The two men responded in unison: "Yes, sir." Then, they did not dare to delay for a moment, and immediately used their lightness skills to rush towards the palace like an arrow.