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Chapter 356 Urgent Letter from Rongzhou

Upon hearing the report from the military camp guards, Shen Man's heart sank.

Rongzhou was the place where Chu Zhiyi fought against the Japanese pirates.

The urgent letter from Rongzhou—could it be that something happened to Chu Zhiyi? In an instant, Chu Zhiyi's tall figure flashed through her mind, and an ominous premonition overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.

Her eyebrows furrowed, and her voice unconsciously rose: "Quickly, invite him in!"

Soon, Jin Xuan, the Golden Armor Guard, led by his guards, hurriedly entered the training ground with a solemn expression.

Upon seeing Shen Man, he knelt down on one knee with a thud, presented a letter with both hands, and said in a low and urgent voice: "Miss, this is an urgent letter sent by carrier pigeon yesterday by the Rongzhou Golden Armor Guard. Please take a look."

Shen Man snatched the letter, and when she saw the familiar bright red mark on the envelope, her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

Because she knew that the red mark meant the situation was extremely critical.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she quickly tore open the envelope, her gaze darting anxiously across the letter.

When she saw the passage, "Two days ago, His Highness the Crown Prince led troops to pursue the Japanese pirates who came to harass him, and disappeared near Mosa Island. The waters around Mosa Island are complex and have always been known by the locals as the Island of Death; no one who goes there by mistake ever comes back alive," her breath caught in her throat, her hands trembled violently, and her eyes were filled with terror and deep worry.

"How could this be? His Highness the Crown Prince is highly skilled in martial arts and is always cautious in his actions, how could he..."

Shen Man murmured to herself, her voice filled with disbelief, her eyes instantly reddening.

Just a few days ago, she told Li Muyun that Chu Zhiyi was still alive, and said that she would go to Rongzhou to find him when she had time. She didn't expect that he would have another accident so soon.

If something were to happen to him, how would she face Li Muyun?

The thought of Chu Zhiyi possibly encountering misfortune made Shen Man's heart ache as if it were being pierced by a thousand needles.

She couldn't help but lament in her heart, "Chu Zhiyi, Chu Zhiyi, why is your fate so bumpy? Why do those hardships always cling to you?"

Rongzhou and the border town are far apart, and it would take a lot of time to find out what happened.

If Chu Zhiyi is really in danger, by the time I find out what happened, it will be too late.

No, she had to get there right away and find him; she couldn't let him remain in such a state of uncertainty!

Shen Man took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but her rapid breathing betrayed her inner panic.

She turned to look at the neatly arranged cannons and the well-trained soldiers of the Meng family army, and an idea instantly formed in her mind.

"Jin Xuan, get up now. Quickly send a message back to the brothers in Rongzhou. Make every effort to find His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Shen Man's voice was firm, but with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

"Your subordinate obeys!" Jin Xuan said, then got up and quickly left the training ground.

Shen Man then immediately sent someone to summon Meng Zhuo and Cui Jinrong.

The two rushed over, and when Meng Zhuo saw that Shen Man's eyes were red, he immediately asked with concern, "Man'er, what's wrong? What happened?"

Shen Man looked up at him, her voice urgent and serious: "Uncle Meng, I just received news that His Highness the First Prince is in trouble in Rongzhou, and I have to go to save him! Uncle Meng, while I'm gone, please go back to Xiaoyao Village and take good care of my mother and Aunt Muyun for me, please!"

"Man'er, go ahead without worry. I will take good care of your mother and the others." Meng Zhuo nodded emphatically and promised Shen Man.

Then, Shen Man said to Cui Jinrong, "General Meng, the Meng family army has been established for some time now. This time, let them come with me to Rongzhou to fight a real battle!"

You shall immediately assemble the Meng family army, prepare the necessary provisions for the journey, and bring twenty cannons and all their ammunition, as well as the muskets and grenades issued to you.

Cui Jinrong accepted the order and withdrew, quickly beginning to organize manpower to prepare provisions and allocate artillery.

While the Meng family army was preparing for their departure, Shen Man paced back and forth in her tent.

She felt that if she set off with Meng Jiajun, it would take at least half a month to arrive.

If Chu Zhiyi were to encounter real danger, he might not be able to hold out for long.

If I were to travel there on a horned eagle, I could reach Rongzhou in two days at most, allowing me to quickly get involved in the operation to rescue Chu Zhiyi.

Therefore, she immediately decided to go ahead and let Cui Jinrong lead the Meng family army to catch up.

After making up her mind, Shen Man quickly packed some essential items.

She carefully tucked a sharp dagger into her waistband, and cautiously placed several bottles of healing pills into the bag she carried with her.

Then, she took out a cloak that Lanxiang had specially made for her and draped it over her shoulders.

This cloak not only protects against the cold winds at high altitudes, but can also provide some protection in critical moments.

After dressing properly, Shen Man arrived at a corner of the training ground, where there was a huge scaffold, which the soldiers in the military camp had specially built for Shen Man's eagle.

The harpy eagle was resting on it at that moment.

Sensing Shen Man's approach, the harpy eagle flapped its huge wings slightly and flew toward her, letting out a low cry.

Shen Man gently stroked the harpy eagle's feathers and said softly, "Harpy eagle, you'll have to work hard again this time. We need to get to Rongzhou as soon as possible to rescue His Highness the Crown Prince."

The harpy eagle understood Shen Man's words and gently nuzzled her arm, as if to comfort her.

Shen Man deftly flipped herself onto the horned eagle, gripping the feathers on its back tightly with both hands.

Upon hearing the news, Meng Zhuo rushed over. Seeing Shen Man's posture, his heart tightened: "Man'er, are you going to go alone? The journey is fraught with danger, you'll be all alone..."

Shen Man interrupted him, her gaze firm: "Uncle Meng, I know you're worried about me, but going with the army will take at least half a month, and His Highness the Crown Prince probably can't wait that long. I must get there as soon as possible. Don't worry, I'll be careful."

Meng Zhuo sighed helplessly and could only instruct, "Then be careful in everything you do, and send us a message as soon as you get any news when you arrive in Rongzhou."

"Okay, Uncle Meng, I'll leave the family to you. By the way, don't tell Aunt Muyun and my mother about the eldest prince's disappearance yet, so as not to worry them."

With a sharp cry, the harpy eagle flapped its huge wings and soared into the sky, carrying Shen Man with it.

The soldiers on the drill ground looked up, watching the figure gradually disappear into the distance, their hearts filled with worry.

High in the sky, the cold wind whipped across Shen Man's face like knives, but she was oblivious. Her mind was filled with only Chu Zhiyi's image, imagining the dangers he might face, and her heart was burning with anxiety.

The eagle seemed to sense its master's urgency, flapping its wings with all its might and flying at full speed toward Rongzhou.

Two days later, Shen Man finally arrived in Rongzhou.

She landed in a valley near the city, letting the harpy eagle go find food to replenish its strength, while she headed towards the nearest city gate.