The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 227 Prepare to run away

Upon hearing those words, a gleam of joy flashed in Dongfang Zheng's eyes, and the gloom on his face instantly vanished. He hurriedly raised his head, his gratitude overflowing, and repeatedly said, "Thank you, Left Envoy!" His words were filled with barely suppressed excitement and relief.

The man in black nodded slightly, his black robe fluttering gently. In the next instant, his figure vanished like a ghost, leaving no trace, as if a gust of wind had swept by, leaving Dongfang Zheng alone in the study.

Dongfang stood there blankly, his face still showing lingering joy and anticipation, as if he were looking forward to something wonderful about to happen.

A moment later, Dongfang slowly walked to the mirror, gently stroking his face with his hand, and then slowly peeled off a human skin mask.

Beneath the mask, his already handsome face was fully revealed. Under the soft light of the study, his eyebrows and eyes appeared even more profound and his features more distinct, like a finely carved piece of jade.

Dongfang looked quietly at himself in the mirror, his eyes filled with determination and resolve.

"We must handle the affairs of the Celestial Empire as soon as possible, complete the master's mission, and we will be able to see the master soon!"

He muttered to himself, then carefully put on the human skin mask, his movements gentle and practiced, as if performing some kind of sacred ritual.

Inside the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the family members sat together, discussing recent events in a somber atmosphere.

"Father, are you saying that there are rumors circulating outside that the Regent was secretly executed by the Emperor!" Lu Wanning frowned, her face full of worry, her eyes filled with unease and fear.

"Yes, and the Emperor has punished many of the Regent's men. This situation is probably not good for us, and for Wan'er!"

Lu Yanchen's expression was solemn. He slowly stroked his beard, his eyes slightly narrowed, as if he was trying to figure out the deeper meaning behind Emperor Ye Erxiao's actions this time. His eyes revealed wisdom and profundity.

"Father, the Emperor is so openly dealing with the Regent's men now, it seems that something must have happened to the Regent!"

Lu Chengfeng clasped his hands together in front of his chest and said thoughtfully, secretly thinking that the situation in the Celestial Empire was about to change drastically and become unstable.

"Yes, brother, Wan'er told me that the Regent is indeed unconscious!" Lu Wanning told everyone about the Regent Ye Jiuchen's unconsciousness, her voice tinged with anxiety.

“That’s right, the Emperor must have received this news, so he couldn’t wait to act! I heard that even the Left Chancellor has been dismissed!” Lu Yanchen nodded slightly and continued, his expression becoming increasingly serious.

"The Emperor is too cruel. The Regent is his brother, after all!" Ye Jingxia shook her head gently, her face full of reluctance and sigh.

"Old woman, you don't understand. The Regent has been acting arrogantly and domineeringly in recent years, and the Emperor has long been dissatisfied, but he is restrained by the Regent's control of a large army!"

Lu Qingmo frowned, her face full of doubt, and said, "The Regent is only unconscious, yet he dares to take action!" Her words revealed her bewilderment at the Emperor's move.

“Brother, you don’t understand. When the regent is alive, the army supports him, but what if the regent dies?”

Lu Chengfeng looked at Lu Qingmo and patiently explained, his eyes revealing a clear understanding of the world.

"Wan'er's medical skills are so good, the Regent will definitely wake up!" Lu Wanning clenched her fists tightly, her eyes filled with trust and expectation for Dongfang Wan'er's medical skills.

"Father, Mother..." At this moment, Lu Muchuan was slowly pushed in by a servant in a wheelchair, and his voice broke the slightly dull atmosphere in the room.

"Mu Chuan!"

"Third brother!"

"Three Brothers"

Lu Chengfeng, Lu Wanning, and Lu Qingmo turned around upon hearing the voice, their faces showing concern.

"Mu Chuan, why are you here? Why aren't you resting properly!" Lu Yanchen looked at his son with a disapproving expression, but his eyes also showed a hint of heartache.

"Father, Mother, I've heard everything. The most urgent thing we need to do is pack our bags and prepare to flee. The Emperor is currently dealing with the court on such a large scale..."

Our Zhenguo Duke's Mansion has always maintained a neutral stance. If we don't take a stand this time, the Emperor might not tolerate us!

Sitting in his wheelchair, Lu Muchuan spoke anxiously, his words filled with worry for the fate of his family.

Upon hearing Lu Muchuan's words, everyone was first taken aback, and then suddenly realized what he meant.

Lu Wanning also recalled what Wan'er had told her before: Wan'er had dreamt of the entire Zhenguo Duke's family being wiped out, and that terrible dream seemed to be appearing before her eyes right now.

“Father, Mother, Third Brother is right. Let’s pack our things immediately and prepare to leave the Celestial Empire!” Lu Wanning said earnestly, her eyes filled with determination.

Seeing his daughter and son's firm resolve, Lu Yanchen nodded in agreement and slowly said, "What Mu Chuan and Wan Ning said, I also thought of!"

He stood up, glanced at everyone, and loudly ordered, "Yazhen, go and dismiss the servants. Chengfeng and Qingmo, pack your luggage. Wanning, inform Wan'er!"

"it is good!"

"Yes, father!"

Everyone responded in unison, and in an instant, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion began to bustle with activity. Footsteps and shouts mingled together, and the entire mansion was shrouded in a tense and chaotic atmosphere.

Inside the Regent's Palace, the atmosphere was heavy and tinged with unease.

Dongfang Wan'er was in her room when she also received the message from the Third Prince. Her brows furrowed tightly, and she muttered to herself, "The Crown Prince and the Emperor can't sit still anymore! The news of Ye Jiuchen's coma has been kept secret, how did this news get out!"

The image of the group of women who had barged in earlier flashed through her mind. She was certain that those women were suspicious, and a cold and resolute glint flashed in her eyes.

"Your Highness!" At this moment, An Ye walked in silently. His figure was like a ghost in the night, his steps light yet carrying a unique composure.

"What is it?" Dongfang Wan'er asked, raising her eyes, her voice tinged with weariness.

"A message from your mother!" An Ye said, respectfully handing the note to Dongfang Wan'er.

Dongfang Wan'er took the note and gently opened it.

The letter stated that my maternal grandfather's family was preparing to leave China.

She nodded slightly and said softly, "Yes, Mother and the others did the right thing. Now that Ye Jiuchen is unconscious, the Emperor and the Crown Prince have begun to deal with Ye Jiuchen's people. We should leave and go out to avoid trouble!"

She then read the contents of the letter to everyone present.

"Your Highness, we will follow your instructions. We have secretly contacted the army, and they are all waiting outside the city to meet the Prince! The secret guards and elite teams will escort Your Highness and the Prince away!"

An Ye had already received the news while Emperor Ye Erxiao was dealing with the people in the court.

Now that the prince is in a coma, nothing else matters to him; the prince's life and safety are of paramount importance. His unwavering belief is like a majestic mountain, unshakable.

"Alright! By the way, Dark Night, I suspect that Ye Jiuchen's coma is related to those women!"