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Miss Hua blushed and felt her heart race as she looked at Ning Yuan, the "handsome man in ancient style," with such deep affection. She was a little flustered.

"Ning Yuan, come quickly, take a look at this letter." With that, he unfolded the secret letter written by Miss Hua about the Crown Prince's rebellion and showed it to Ning Yuan.

After receiving the letter, which was considered confidential, Ning Yuan carefully held it in his hands. He first examined it carefully, word by word, for fear of missing any detail. Then, he quickly scanned the entire letter again, trying to interpret the information it contained from different angles and rhythms.

However, as Ning Yuan read on, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper, like two deep ravines across his forehead. He muttered to himself, "If what is said is true, the consequences are unimaginable! For the Fourth Prince, this would undoubtedly be a huge crisis."

Upon hearing this, General Ning immediately became tense. He looked at Ning Yuan expectantly and asked urgently, "Ning Yuan, things have come to this point. Do you have any good ideas to resolve this predicament?"

Ning Yuan's lips curled slightly into a mysterious smile as he said softly, "Well, I've come up with a brilliant idea, but I wonder if you all would be willing to hear it?"

Before the words were even finished, Hua Yu, who had been standing silently to the side, could no longer contain her curiosity. She said coquettishly, "Oh, Brother Ning, stop keeping us in suspense! Tell us quickly, we can't figure it out!" As she spoke, a blush crept onto Hua Yu's fair face, making her appear exceptionally charming and shy. Her large, bright eyes were fixed on Ning Yuan, filled with anticipation and trust.

Ning Yuan seemed to be enjoying the attention he received. He paused deliberately for a moment before slowly speaking, "In my opinion, we might as well pretend to be the Fourth Prince and personally go to the outskirts of the city. This way, we can ensure the Fourth Prince's safety and also completely thwart the Crown Prince's schemes. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation? Hahaha..." Ning Yuan burst into laughter at the end. At the same time, he gazed at Hua Yu's direction with deep affection and tenderness, his loving gaze making Hua Yu's heart flutter and almost causing her to lose herself in his charm.

"I'll arrange the follow-up with Ning Yuan. Ning Yuan, you take Miss Hua back to her residence first." General Ning patted Ning Yuan on the shoulder.

Hua Yu followed Ning Yuan out of the General's Mansion and walked to the street corner. "I wonder if Miss Hua has some free time? Why don't we go for a walk in the countryside to relax and have a good chat about the specifics of what's to come?" Ning Yuan invited Hua Yu.

Hua Yu's infatuation kicked in again, and she nodded hurriedly, "Okay, okay..." while giggling foolishly.

With a whistle, Ning Yuan summoned his Akhal-Teke horse, mounted it, and pulled Hua Yu up with him.

"Hold on tight, Miss Hua." He said, pulling Hua Yu into a tight embrace before spurring his horse and galloping towards the outskirts.

"Is this considered a date? Little rascal, I feel like I'm dreaming. There really is a handsome man in ancient style who took me on a horseback ride!" Hua Yu thought to herself with excitement.

"Host, don't be too happy yet. You're being followed by someone from the Crown Prince's faction. Good luck to you." After saying that, he disappeared from Hua Yu's mind again.

"What? I'm going to be hunted down again?" Hua Yu's face visibly fell.

Ning Yuan seemed to sense the slight unease in the woman in his arms and reassured her, "Miss Hua, don't be afraid, I'm here." Ning Yuan turned around, his gaze firm as iron, giving her a strong sense of security. Hua Yu nodded slightly, clutching the hem of her clothes, trying to calm herself.

They arrived at a secluded forest, the surroundings eerily quiet. Suddenly, a group of men in black emerged from behind the trees like ghosts. Each was agile and moved silently, their faces covered with black cloth, revealing only pairs of cold, fierce eyes. The leader's gaze was particularly sinister. He brandished his long sword and coldly shouted, "Leave your people here if you don't want to die!"

Ning Yuan sneered, drawing his sword: "Who sent you? A bunch of cowards, don't even think about succeeding!" With that, he moved like lightning, charging towards the men in black. In an instant, swords flashed and shadows danced; Ning Yuan's swordsmanship was fierce, each strike aimed at vital points, forcing several men back. Hua Yu, watching anxiously from the side, picked up a stone and threw it at the men in black, wanting to help them.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Ning Yuan was careless and cut his arm, blood seeping out. Hua Yu exclaimed, "Young Master Ning!" Ning Yuan gritted his teeth, "It's nothing!" Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed his ultimate move, "Gentle Breeze Breaks the Clouds," his sword energy crisscrossing, and a group of men in black fell. But the masked men seemed to have an endless reserve of reinforcements, continuously closing in.

Hua Yu was extremely anxious and whispered to Ning Yuan, "Young Master, this can't go on. They seem to have laid an ambush." ​​Ning Yuan also had his suspicions. He caught a glimpse of a hidden path to the side and immediately made a decision. He feigned an attack and grabbed Hua Yu, running towards the path. The masked men pursued relentlessly, throwing hidden weapons at them from behind. Ning Yuan parried with his sword, living in great danger.

Just as they were about to be caught, Hua Yu had a sudden inspiration. As the masked men approached, she threw up a handful of sand to blind them. The leader of the masked men roared, but his attack faltered for a moment due to obstructed vision. Ning Yuan seized the opportunity, delivering a powerful blow; the tip of his sword pierced the leader's shoulder. The man cried out in pain, clutching his shoulder and howling. The others' attacks lessened slightly. Ning Yuan used this opportunity to escape swiftly with Hua Yu, disappearing into the depths of the mountains. Using the terrain to their advantage, they weaved and twisted, finally shaking off their pursuers.

"Miss Hua, let's go quickly!" Ning Yuan mounted his horse and galloped away with Hua Yu. They rode in silence until the Hua residence came into view. Hua Yu's eyes reddened: "Young Master Ning, this great favor, I..." Ning Yuan raised his hand to stop her: "Miss, there's no need to say more. It's good that you're safe."

The steward opened the gate to greet them, and upon seeing the two in such a state, he was both shocked and furious. Hua Yu briefly explained the situation, and the steward hurriedly thanked Ning Yuan. Ning Yuan bowed and took his leave. As he mounted his horse, he looked back at the Hua residence with tenderness and longing in his eyes, secretly vowing that he would never let Hua Yu put herself in danger again. Hua Yu stood at the gate, watching him depart until his figure disappeared from sight, her heart filled with concern and gratitude.

“Uncle, I was on my way to escort Miss Hua when we were ambushed. I found a token on a masked man. Uncle, please take a look.” Ning Yuan took out the token from his pocket and handed it to General Ning.

General Ning took the token and examined it carefully. The token was a square token engraved with a dragon pattern, and there was a striking character "Yan" on it, which was the name of the current crown prince, Lan Yan.

"I didn't expect the Crown Prince to make a move against us so soon. It seems we need to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible." General Ning fell into deep thought.

"Ning Yuan, go to the Fourth Prince's residence and inform him of the Crown Prince's conspiracy and our plan. Be careful on the road and return quickly." General Ning looked at Ning Yuan with concern.

"I'll go right away, Uncle." After saying that, Ning Yuan hurriedly left the General's Mansion and rushed towards the Fourth Prince's Mansion.