Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Before the Storm

The commotion outside the palace intensified, as if an invisible force was rapidly approaching. He Qingqing's heartbeat quickened. She knew this wasn't just a banquet, but a surging power struggle. Princess Shen's actions were clearly not simply intended to expose Zhao Han's crimes, but to pave the way for a larger game.

"Tonight, everything will change." She whispered to herself, her eyes as sharp as a knife piercing the brightly lit banquet hall.

The atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly heavy, and the guests' conversations suddenly quieted. Everyone's attention was focused on Princess Shen. She stood gracefully in the center, her expression calm, as if she had anticipated the storm that was about to break out.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard outside the palace, breaking the dead silence in the banquet hall. Several guards rushed into the hall, their faces heavy, as if they had brought some important news. Princess Shen's eyes instantly became sharper. She said nothing, just quietly waiting.

The guard whispered in her ear, and Princess Shen's expression changed slightly before she regained her composure. She slowly turned and looked at the guests. Her tone remained gentle, yet with a commanding presence that could not be ignored. "Everyone, it seems our banquet will end early tonight. There's an emergency outside that I need to attend to immediately."

Before he finished speaking, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard again. Several palace maids walked in quickly and reported to Princess Shen in a low voice: "Princess, Zhao Han is missing."

"Missing?" Princess Shen frowned slightly, seeming a little surprised, but more thoughtful. She turned to the high-ranking ministers present, a hint of a sneer in her eyes, "It seems that Zhao Han is not cooperating as I expected."

At this moment, He Qingqing sensed a strange atmosphere, as if everyone was beginning to have a premonition. The situation in the palace was changing rapidly, and Princess Shen's move undoubtedly placed all her bets on Zhao Han. Zhao Han's disappearance would instantly make this game of chess become complicated and confusing.

"Missing?" He Qingqing sneered, thinking to herself. Princess Shen had played this chess move with remarkable skill. Zhao Han's disappearance would undoubtedly trigger a huge uproar, and it all seemed to be under Princess Shen's control. She couldn't help but become even more alert. Tonight, she couldn't just sit there and wait for death.

Princess Shen stood quietly at the center of the banquet, a deep, cold glint in her eyes. Clearly, Zhao Han's disappearance was far more complicated than they had imagined. The dynamics within the palace's upper echelons were far more complex than a single banquet could conceal. And He Qingqing could no longer extricate herself from this situation.

"It seems the situation tonight is out of control," He Qingqing whispered. She had already decided not to rely solely on Princess Shen. She had to find her own way out and her own strength.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became even more tense. Princess Shen showed a cold smile on her face. She slowly walked to He Qingqing's side and whispered, "Miss He, it seems that you finally realized that what you are facing tonight is not just Zhao Han's problem."

He Qingqing turned her head and stared into Princess Shen's eyes that seemed to see through everything. Her tone was calm but full of vigilance: "What do you want to do?"

Princess Shen smiled softly, her eyes complex. "You may not understand, but the situation in the palace is far more complicated than you imagine. Behind Zhao Han's disappearance lies a greater secret, and this secret will completely change the fate of all of us."

He Qingqing's heart was slightly shaken. Behind Zhao Han's disappearance, there was actually a secret hidden that she could not imagine. At this moment, she suddenly realized that she was deeply trapped in it. No matter what she did, she could not escape this palace storm.

At this moment, a guard walked in quickly and whispered to Princess Shen, "Princess, the news has been confirmed. Zhao Han is indeed missing. Moreover, the palace's security system has been quietly cracked. Someone may have planned this in advance."

Princess Shen's expression changed, a cold glint in her eyes. "Premeditated?" she whispered. "Then someone has already begun planning this situation." She turned around, glanced around, and said coldly, "Everyone is responsible for tonight's events."

He Qingqing's heart skipped a beat as she finally understood Princess Shen's intentions. Zhao Han's disappearance wasn't accidental; it was a deliberate act. A hidden hand within the palace seemed to be quietly weaving a vast web, and she was a pawn in this power struggle.

"What are you going to do?" He Qingqing finally couldn't hold back anymore and asked in a cold voice.

Princess Shen smiled faintly. "I will make everyone understand that this struggle is not as simple as you imagine." Her tone was icy. "Tonight, we will unveil the true veil of this conspiracy."

Before he could finish his words, the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly rang out from outside the palace. Everyone turned their heads, their gaze fixed on the gate. Several guards hurried in, their expressions tense.

"Princess, I'm afraid the situation is serious," the guard whispered. "Zhao Han's disappearance is related to a power struggle outside the palace."

A sneer flashed in Princess Shen's eyes. "It seems the person behind the scenes has finally revealed their true colors." She slowly stood up and walked to the center of the banquet. "Tonight, we must not only expose Zhao Han's true face, but also make everyone understand that the situation in the palace is irreversible."

She turned around, her eyes as sharp as a knife: "Everyone is under my control."

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Chapter 13: Deep Palace Mystery