Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 553

Seeing that Shen Lingjun remained silent and did not respond, Mo Zhonggui also fell silent.

Making a promise is the simplest thing to do, but doing it is too difficult for him right now.

Before him lay a dark and unpredictable road, fraught with difficulties and dangers. No one knew whether he could make it through or where he would end up.

Therefore, ever since he came to Xiqi, he has never talked to Shen Lingjun about their future.

Just then, voices came from the other side of the deck.

It was Huo Tingsheng leading a group of court officials, heading this way.

Mo Zhonggui and Shen Lingjun immediately stepped aside and bowed to Huo Tingsheng.

In the past, Huo Tingsheng would have ignored Huo Jinghuai, but this time he glanced at him.

He casually asked, "How was it feeling coming along on the parade?"

Mo Zhonggui looked on with gratitude and joy: "Thank you, Father, for giving me this opportunity. I have always stayed in Ancheng and have never seen the rivers and mountains outside. They are so magnificent."

Huo Tingsheng felt a pang of emotion seeing how cautiously he spoke, yet how genuinely happy he seemed.

He used to dislike Huo Jinghuai simply because he was Fang Kui's son. Whenever he saw Huo Jinghuai, he would think of Fang Kui, and whenever he thought of Fang Kui, he would think of Xie Qingmo from back then.

He used to ignore and dislike Huo Jinghuai, but now that Huo Sizhen has been deposed and the position of crown prince is vacant, Huo Tingsheng is observing who is most suitable to become the crown prince, and he can't help but take a few more glances at Huo Jinghuai.

Looking at it, I realized that my unloved son wasn't so disliked after all.

Passing the throne to Huo Jinghuai is definitely not an option, but this son is probably more outstanding than he imagined, and shouldn't be overlooked forever.

Huo Tingsheng hummed in agreement: "Then you should take good care of yourself along the way..."

Before Huo Tingsheng could finish his sentence, a loud, muffled boom came from underwater, and the imperial ship suddenly began to shake violently!

Caught off guard, everyone on deck stumbled. Some who weren't skilled in martial arts lost their balance and were thrown to the ground. A chorus of screams erupted.

From below came the terrified shouts of the boatmen: "The hull has been blown up!..."

Several more loud explosions followed, then the sound of a large amount of river water rapidly pouring into the cabin. After the initial violent rocking, the massive imperial ship quickly began to tilt and gradually sink.

Chaos erupted on the ship as the deck tilted, causing many to lose their footing and slide down the other side, with screams filling the air.

"Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!"

The imperial guards accompanying Huo Tingsheng immediately drew their swords and surrounded him. However, the scene was too chaotic, and the imperial boat was sinking very quickly. By this time, some people had already fallen into the water and were struggling and calling for help in the canal. It was clear that they had to get off the boat immediately.

"Prepare a small boat! Escort His Majesty off the ship!"

But then panicked shouts rang out: "The boats have all been destroyed! Not a single one is left!"

This immediately caused even greater panic, and cries for help rang out all over the ship.

"This is how to do ah!"

"Help! Please help me!"