jdhmnovel Chapter 197 Qu Feng Seeks Help
Chapter 197 Qu Feng Seeks Help
Yun Mohan was enjoying dinner with Xing Xuanli and the two little ones. Although he had already entered the state of fasting and no longer needed to eat to sustain his body, being able to sit down and eat with his family was a blessing.
The dining table was laden with exquisite dishes, emitting an alluring aroma. Little Kexin sat in a chair, her legs swinging happily, her eyes gleaming as she stared at the delicious food before her. She eagerly picked up her chopsticks, scooped up a piece of bright red braised pork, and stuffed it into her mouth, mumbling, "Wow, it's delicious, Mommy, I want more."
Xing Xuanli smiled and picked up another piece for her daughter, gently reminding her, "Eat slowly, don't choke." Then, she picked up some vegetables and put them into Xiao Muhan's bowl, saying, "Rui'er, eat more vegetables. You need a balanced diet."
Little Mu Han nodded obediently and said, "Thank you, mother." He looked very upright while eating, and every move he made revealed the composure of a little adult.
Yun Mohan watched this scene with a warm heart. He glanced at Xing Xuanli, signaling her to eat more.
Xing Xuanli nodded slightly and responded with a gentle smile.
At this moment, the butler hurried in and whispered something in Yun Mohan's ear: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince's guard Qu Feng is here. He said he wants to see you for something extremely urgent."
Yun Mohan's expression instantly grew serious. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and said to Xing Xuanli, "Li'er, it seems to be something with the Crown Prince. The situation is urgent. I have to go see him."
A trace of worry flashed across Xing Xuanli's eyes, but she immediately said, "Go ahead, and be careful."
Yun Mohan stood up, patted the two children's heads, and said, "Daddy has something to take care of. You must listen to Mommy."
Xiao Muhan said, "Daddy, please come back early.
Soon, Yun Mohan arrived at the main hall. He saw Qu Feng pacing back and forth anxiously, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his face full of worry and anxiety.
Seeing Yun Mohan appear, he seemed to see the light in the darkness. He hurried forward and knelt on one knee with a "thump". His voice was urgent and pleading: "Your Highness, please save my Highness. His Highness the Crown Prince is in deep trouble now. I beg Your Highness to help him!"
Yun Mohan's expression was indifferent, his eyes as cold as stars as he glanced at Qu Feng. This glance, seemingly piercing through hearts, added a touch of unease to Qu Feng's already anxious heart. Yun Mohan walked steadily and steadily, each step powerful and steady, up to the main seat. He sat down gracefully, like a god descending into the night, carrying an innate majesty.
Seeing Yun Mohan remained silent, Qu Feng pleaded again, "Please, Your Highness, save my Highness."
"Oh!" Yun Mohan said lightly, "Why do you think that I will help you?" He leaned back slightly on the chair, his eyes seemingly lazily falling on Qu Feng, but with a hint of scrutiny.
Qu Feng's heart tightened, but his desperate need to survive and be rescued quickly calmed him. He took a deep breath, raised his head, and looked directly at Yun Mohan, his eyes filled with determination. "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has always admired you. Whenever he mentions you, it's with nothing but praise. He often says that you are a pillar of the nation, wise and courageous, with a heart for the world. This time, Your Highness has been wronged, and he firmly believes that the Crown Prince will distinguish right from wrong and will not sit idly by."
Yun Mohan's expression did not change, he still looked calm. He just raised his eyebrows slightly, indicating Qu Feng to continue.
"Your Highness, I know you no longer interfere in court affairs, but only you can save His Highness from this dire situation," Qu Feng said, his voice filled with earnestness and anxiety. He knelt on the ground, leaning forward slightly, his gaze fixed on Yun Mohan, as if conveying his beliefs and expectations through his eyes.
Yun Mohan frowned slightly, a complex expression flashing across his eyes. He had indeed gradually faded from the court disputes, enjoying quiet time with his family, but now the Crown Prince's affairs were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
"Over the years, I've been away from the court, and you know the reasons." Yun Mohan spoke slowly, his voice low and slightly vicissitudes of life. "The court is full of twists and turns, and people's hearts are unpredictable. If you are not careful, you will fall into an irretrievable situation."
Qu Feng hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I understand your difficulties. However, the injustice His Royal Highness has suffered this time is truly sudden and the situation is critical. His Highness is wholeheartedly dedicated to the public and has never harbored any rebellious intentions. This must be the work of treacherous individuals. Now, those ministers in the court have been deceived and are all supporting the dethronement of the Crown Prince. Only Your Highness, with your extraordinary wisdom and insight, can see through this conspiracy. Only you have the ability and prestige to turn the tide and save His Highness from this dire situation."
Yun Mohan remained silent as he slowly walked to the window, gazing at the gradually darkening sky outside, lost in thought. He recalled his past with the Crown Prince, the days when they had worked together to plan for the future of Nanyuan. He had seen through the Crown Prince's ambitions and ideals, knowing full well that he was no traitor.
"Your Highness, if His Highness is deposed, the Nanyuan Kingdom will surely fall into chaos. Those who covet the throne will surely take the opportunity to stir up conflict, and then the court will be in turmoil and the people will suffer. Your Highness, you have cared about the people of the world all your life, how can you bear to see all this happen?" Qu Feng continued to persuade, his words full of worry.
Yun Mohan sneered, "You are quite good at praising me." He narrowed his eyes slightly, and his deep eyes were like two bottomless pools, making it impossible to tell what was hidden in them.
Qu Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly said, "Your Highness, every word I say is from the heart, and there is absolutely no falsehood. Your Highness holds the highest prestige in Nanyuan, and your wisdom and strategy are unmatched. In Nanyuan, if we consider the ability and responsibility to save His Royal Highness, there is no one else besides Your Highness."
Yun Mohan walked slowly, his steps neither hurried nor slow, but with an invisible sense of oppression. He said as he walked: "This king stays away from the disputes in the court.
As he walked, he said, "This king has long since distanced himself from the disputes in the court. Now he only spends his life with his beloved, longing for each other and growing old together. Why should he get involved in these treacherous right and wrongs?" Yun Mohan's tone revealed a hint of indifference and determination, as if the clamor and fighting in the court were a thing of the past life.
Qu Feng's heart sank, and he hurriedly quickened his pace, following closely behind Yun Mohan. He said anxiously, "Your Highness, I understand your deep affection for the Princess, and I also understand your desire to live a peaceful life away from disputes. But now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in imminent danger, and the Nanyuan Kingdom is facing an unprecedented crisis."
Yun Mohan stopped, turned around, and looked at Qu Feng solemnly, "You said the Crown Prince was wronged, but in this court, only evidence is important. Without solid evidence, how can you convince everyone with just a few words?"
Qu Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, although evidence is hard to find, there are still some clues.
"His Royal Highness has been accused of colluding with Dong Lan, but the appearance of that so-called letter is too strange. Everyone in the Prince's Mansion can attest to the fact that no such letter has ever appeared in the study. Someone must have secretly framed him. If His Highness is willing to take action, with His Highness's ability, he will surely find the key clues and clear His Royal Highness's name."
"What do Ye Yingshang and Zi Chen think about this matter?" Yun Mohan asked. He sat down again, his eyes calm but sharp, as if trying to capture more hidden information from Qu Feng's answer.
Qu Feng was slightly startled, "Your Highness, Prime Minister Ye and the Imperial Preceptor have not said anything about this matter."
"I know about this. You should go back first. Remember not to let others see you coming to the Regent's Palace tonight." Yun Mohan said calmly. His voice was low and steady, as if everything was under his control.
Qu Feng responded respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness. I understand the seriousness of this matter and will not let Your Highness worry." After that, he cautiously took a few steps back and turned to walk out of the hall.
When he reached the door, he subconsciously looked back and saw Yun Mohan still sitting on the main seat, with a solemn expression, lost in thought, exuding an aura of majesty without anger.