The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

After about an incense stick's time, the four chief officials who were out on business were all gathered at the Prince's residence.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Dongfang Yu gestured for them to enter the secret room, leaving Mo Yun to personally guard the study.

After the secret chamber door closed, Dongfang Yu looked at the four people who had followed him through thick and thin. He was tormented by the thought that his departure might plunge the royal mansion into utter ruin.

But in the end, he revealed his true thoughts: "Three days from now, I will set off for the Western Moon Kingdom, and my return date is uncertain."

Upon hearing the prince's decision, the four were shocked, but three of them knew that the prince was not an impulsive person and that he must have a compelling reason to go.

Upon hearing this, the ever-impatient Cao Meng didn't even have time to ask why before hurriedly stopping him: "Your Highness, you mustn't!"

"The court is in turmoil right now. The Second Prince is already favored by His Majesty. If you cannot step forward often to share His Majesty's burdens, he will surely take the opportunity to curry favor with His Majesty."

"Moreover, we have achieved remarkable results in winning over important officials in the court over the past two years. If you are away for too long, they will definitely waver in their confidence in choosing sides again, and then the position of Crown Prince will become more and more distant from Your Highness."

Although the prince also had 20,000 private troops, he was the only one officially in charge of the Ministry of War.

For more than ten years, he was still just a minor general on temporary assignment. His subordinates were all brave and skilled in battle, but none of them were given important positions. Now they were relegated to the ranks of centurions and deputies. They had endured this for so many years and were already extremely frustrated.

He also understood that the prince didn't want them to step forward too early in order to wait for a good opportunity, to make His Majesty think that the prince had no intention of rebelling, and to let the other princes see that the prince was a powerless and incapable prince who had no ability to compete for the throne.

He endured it to preserve his strength; no matter how frustrated he felt, he had no choice but to swallow his resentment.

But now that the struggle for the throne is at its most intense, for the prince to just leave like that is far too frivolous.

No matter what reason the prince gives later, he will resolutely oppose it to the end.

Gao Tong was in charge of finances in the Prince's mansion. He was always good at saying one thing to one person and another to another, but when he saw the Prince, he believed that he had no choice but to obey.

He preferred to make money through peaceful means, so he always disapproved of Cao Meng's reckless behavior of believing rumors.

He kept a smile on his face as he waited for Cao Meng to be punished by the prince and sent to the dark room.

The other two officials exchanged glances, but didn't rush to speak, waiting for the prince's response before devising a plan.

Dongfang Yu was not angry at Cao Meng's words. Instead, his eyes crinkled with a smile, and he explained, "I went to repay a debt of gratitude! Without her, how would I have had any chance to seize the throne?"

Mo Yu was the only woman here, and she also ran a brothel. She instantly understood the prince's thoughts. It turned out that the prince was going to see the person he had been longing for. No wonder he was so determined.

Her heart ached, but she tried her best to suppress any inappropriate thoughts and respectfully asked, "Your Highness, has Miss Xiyue returned home?"

Dongfang Yu nodded: "Yes."

Mo Yu lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before calmly asking his question: "What arrangements will Your Highness make for Miss Xiyue on this trip? Is there anything I need to prepare?"

Dongfang Yu was so happy that she hadn't had time to think about this issue.

Indeed, now that he's seen her, how should he handle their relationship?

Now, reminded by Mo Yu, he realized that what separated him and Xi Yue was not just thousands of miles, but also their families and their country.

In the end, Dongfang Yu could only sigh softly, "I...don't know...I'll tell her when I see her!"

Perhaps she has already forgotten him, perhaps she already has someone else in her life, perhaps...

Dongfang Yu dared not think about it too much; she could only make a decision after meeting the person.

Mo Yu knew that she was of lowly status and should not have any improper thoughts, but she still couldn't control that slight bit of jealousy.

What merit or ability does that girl possess that a single piece of news could excite the prince to the point that he no longer wants to refer to himself as a prince?

Mo Feng, the head of the Dark Night Pavilion, has been doing all sorts of shady business behind the scenes, and his heart has long been as cold as iron.

Although the prince is the head of the pavilion, he doesn't need to constantly oversee many things within the pavilion. To the outside world, he is the head of the pavilion, and he only needs to make his appearance.

Unless it was a major event that required the prince's attention, he didn't care where the prince was at other times.

Moreover, he knew that Miss Xiyue was as important as life itself to the prince, so he was the only staunch supporter. "Please give your instructions, Your Highness, and I will follow your orders!"

Qualcomm naturally understood that the trip to Xiyue Kingdom was unlikely to change, so it went straight to the heart of the problem.

"Your Highness, this round trip will take anywhere from four months to half a year. The most important thing now is how to conceal Your Highness's whereabouts."

The last time the Emperor of Dongyang Kingdom tried to curry favor with Xiyue Kingdom, he tricked his own prince into becoming a hostage. It was from that time that the prince severed his father-son relationship with His Majesty. It was impossible for him to be attached to this place. However, there was still a concubine in the palace, and this place was also their base of operations.

The influence and network of relationships accumulated over the years have yielded results and should not be abandoned unless absolutely necessary.

He also understood that the prince did not want to compete for the supreme position, but in order to avoid a repeat of the painful experience last time, the prince had no choice but to climb higher and compete for that cold, impersonal position.

Now that the Prince Xian's Mansion has finally managed to win over the General's Mansion, the Prince's departure could very well cause the hard-won relationship to fall apart.

Once the prince leaves the manor, there will be endless troubles to come.

If a prince of a country appears in another country without proper diplomatic relations, he will not only put himself in danger, but may also exacerbate the unstable relations between the two countries.

Without any official correspondence, the fact that the prince of Dongyang had such close personal relationships with important officials of other countries was inherently dangerous.

On the one hand, it would make the Western Moon royal family suspect that the Eastern Yang Kingdom had aggression, and they might then launch a major military crackdown on the Eastern Yang Kingdom.

At the same time, another possibility arises: the Prime Minister's Office of Xiyue Kingdom may be accused of treason and committing the heinous crime of exterminating nine generations of their family.

Meanwhile, His Majesty of Dongyang Kingdom will severely punish the Prince. Even if the Imperial Concubine protects him, the Prince will be severely injured, if not killed.

The prince's departure has truly brought nothing but harm to the Prince Xian's mansion.

Qualcomm is getting more and more frustrated.

Seeing that Gao Tonglian's ever-present smile had crumbled, Cao Meng gloated, "Oh dear! What's wrong with our wealthy Cao today?"

"Didn't you used to laugh like an idiot every day?" After saying that, he gave a series of disdainful winks and glares.

Qualcomm was just hoping he'd get punished, wasn't it? Let's see if he can still laugh now.

Qualcomm was furious at Cao Meng's brainlessness. Frustrated but defiant, he cursed, "Whether I laugh or not is none of your business!"

"You simple-minded, muscle-bound brute!"

Cao Meng roared like a lit firecracker, pointing at Qualcomm: "Don't you dare run away later, or I'll cripple you!"

Seeing the situation getting out of control, Dongfang Yu coldly stopped them, saying, "Stop arguing!"

His time was of the essence, and this matter could not be delayed any longer. "My mind is made up, and this matter is settled."

At the same time, he took out a square black wooden token that he had prepared in advance and directly ordered: "Four chief stewards, obey my orders!"

The four men knew that once this token was issued, anyone who disobeyed would be prepared to die. Since they were powerless to change the prince's decision, they could only obediently comply. Even if they were unwilling, they all knelt down and accepted the order: "Your subordinates obey!"

"I hereby announce to the public: My old ailment has relapsed, and I will be closing myself to visitors!"

"Mo Feng, have someone wear a human skin mask to impersonate me. Unless absolutely necessary, they must not appear in front of outsiders. Apart from the four of you and the guards I took with me, my trip must be kept strictly confidential and not disclosed, including to my mother."

"Cao Meng, do not act rashly. Focus on training your subordinates. If anyone disobeys, use military rods."

"Mo Yu, assist Mo Feng in handling matters within the manor, and make sure no one notices anything amiss."

"Gao Tong, do your best to assist the three chief officials. Your spies in various government offices need to be more cautious. Do not take any action unless necessary. Just stay hidden."

"Even if the position of Crown Prince is awarded to the Second Prince, he may not necessarily be the one to ascend the throne in the end."

"The path to the throne is fraught with danger, so everyone must not be impatient or impulsive."

The most important thing in the struggle for power and profit is patience, and what he learned most from childhood to university was to endure.

He will never easily let go of those who belong to him.

He will never give up on what he wants until the very last moment.

Mo Feng assured without hesitation, "Your Highness, I will protect every blade of grass and every tree in the Prince's Mansion with my life!"

Although Gao Tong and Cao Meng didn't get along, they dared not be ambiguous on important matters. They decided to put aside their personal grudges for the time being. While exchanging glances, they had no choice but to compromise: "Your subordinate obeys and will definitely help each other!"

Mo Yu knew that the prince might bring back the princess after his departure. She wanted to persuade him but didn't know how to start. In the end, she could only accept reality and replied helplessly, "Your subordinate will obey Your Highness's orders!"

She knew she had no right to judge, but she couldn't help but let her mind wander.

Although the prince and the young lady are not from the same country, and the process of them getting together may be fraught with difficulties, the fact that she is the daughter of the prime minister is enough to match the status of a prince.

Now that the other party has saved her life, and given how much the prince values ​​this relationship, unless she rejects the prince, it seems only natural for the two of them to become husband and wife.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. On one hand, she hoped that the prince would fulfill his wish and stop torturing himself; on the other hand, she didn't want the prince to bring that person back. If such intense feelings were betrayed, she really couldn't imagine what earth-shattering things the prince would do.

"You may all leave now! Make your own arrangements, and report any concerns within three days."

After giving his instructions, Dongfang Yu hurriedly opened the door to the secret room and went out.

He hadn't had lunch yet, and now he suddenly felt extremely hungry.

How can he have the energy to plan the rest of the trip if he doesn't eat his fill?

How can he have the energy to see his girl if he doesn't eat his fill?

After Mo Yun brought out the last batch of reheated food, she saw the prince, who usually had little appetite and ate slowly, wolfing down his food in a hurry.

This was the first time Mo Yun had witnessed firsthand what the driving force of love truly was.

It turns out that finding someone you like is such a magical thing.

It can truly make a person feel joy from the inside out. Even if he is emotionally oblivious, he can feel that the prince is excited to the point that even the hair on his head is radiating excitement.

Seeing how happy the prince was, he felt that he was unlikely to have such strong emotions in his life.

Having witnessed too much deception in his life, he is averse to love and doesn't believe he can meet a woman worthy of his deep love.

He himself couldn't imagine what kind of woman could make him so infatuated.

"Mo Yun, you will accompany me this time!"

Dongfang Yu suddenly interrupted Mo Yun's wild imagination.

"Find a mask and a set of guard uniforms. On this trip, I am of equal status to you. Instruct everyone to ensure that their titles are correct."

"I am Dark Night, and Dark Night is Dark One."

Mo Yun understood that the prince couldn't reveal his identity this time, so he had to disguise himself as a guard to appear openly at the prime minister's residence. After receiving the orders, he casually asked, "Your Highness, how many people will accompany you on this trip?"

"Shadow and Dark One each brought six people with them."

"You will lead this expedition, while I, Xuan Tian, ​​and Xuan Yi will openly follow you."

"Yes! I will arrange it immediately."

The prince had assigned only the most skilled and agile guards, so Mo Yun knew that their journey would definitely not be peaceful.

No matter how much the prince plans, sooner or later someone will notice something amiss at the prince's residence. Even if the other princes are unsure whether the prince has left the residence, those who openly send gifts will definitely be easy targets.

The Prince Xian's Mansion and the General's Mansion have already formed a preliminary conspiracy, so the other princes are even less willing to see their princes receive the support of the Prime Minister's Mansion of another country.

Moreover, the Prime Minister's office wields considerable power.

Everything has two sides; there are disadvantages as well as advantages.

It can be both a spear and a shield; when used well, contradictions can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Upon further reflection, Mo Yun found herself unconsciously harboring some conspiracy theories.

Seeing Mo Yun standing there in a daze, Dongfang Yu gave him a cold look and said, "Hurry up and go!"

Mo Yun was startled and retreated as quickly as possible.

Dongfang Yu only wanted to see the person she longed for, so she quickly finished her meal and began working on her travel plans.

As for the other princes' and Mo Yun's thoughts on the pros and cons, he had no time to concern himself with them.

His first priority was to reach the Western Moon Kingdom smoothly and see her as soon as possible.

He doesn't want to wait a moment longer.

If he weren't followed by so many people, he would have left long ago if he were alone.

He was worried that his sudden departure would catch his subordinates off guard, so he had to make all the necessary preparations and plans.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to endure even these three days.