roccoschili Chapter 390 Princess Agents 6
Chapter 390 Princess Agents 6
At this moment, a solemn atmosphere hung heavy within the Wei Imperial Palace. The Emperor sat on his dragon throne, brow furrowed, his heart consumed with worry over Yan Shicheng's command of the vast army in the northwest. Although Yan Xun had been held hostage in Wei since childhood, this still prevented the Emperor from sleeping or eating in peace. After careful consideration, the Emperor and the aristocratic families plotted to fabricate evidence of Yan Beicheng's rebellion, intending to lure Yan Shicheng and his family to the capital. Once they reached the capital, they would seek to eliminate them in one fell swoop, preventing any future trouble.
Now, the Yuwen family had sided with the emperor, becoming allies. The emperor secretly considered how to fully leverage the Yuwen family's power to achieve his plan. First, he decided to dispatch trusted individuals to secretly fabricate irrefutable evidence of Yan Shicheng's rebellion, ensuring it was flawless. Next, he would dispatch additional personnel to devise a plan to seize control of the Xiu Li Army. Only by taking Yan Shicheng by surprise could he strike a heavy blow and completely eliminate this thorny threat.
Meanwhile, the emperor learned that Princess Yuan Chun and Yuwen Yue had recently been getting along quite well. Thus, he hatched a plan and immediately dispatched eunuchs to invite Yuwen Yue and Yuwen Zhuo to the palace for a consultation. As night fell and the stars twinkled, Yuwen Yue and Yuwen Zhuo concluded their meeting with the emperor and departed the solemn and dignified government hall.
On the way out of the palace, Yuwen Zhuo turned his head solemnly to look at Yuwen Yue beside him, and asked in a low voice: "Yue'er, how do you think we should deal with what happened today?" The moonlight fell on the two of them, reflecting their pensive faces.
Yuwen Yue opened her red lips slightly and said slowly: "The Prince of Yan has always been loyal and has been protecting our country and people of the Great Wei with all his heart. Grandfather, if we really agree to help the emperor frame Yan Shicheng, haven't you ever worried that one day the emperor will treat my Yuwen family in the same way?" A trace of worry and uneasiness flashed in his clear eyes.
Yuwen Zhuo frowned slightly and was silent for a while before he slowly said, "Grandfather naturally knows that you have a good personal relationship with Yan Xun, but if we ignore this matter, His Majesty will definitely seek help from others. By then, I am afraid that the ending of my Yuwen family will be even more miserable." He sighed deeply, his words full of helplessness.
Yuwen Yue looked troubled and said softly, "Grandfather, please allow me to think it over carefully and see if I can find a solution that will satisfy both parties? One that will both prevent me from getting involved in this conspiracy and keep my Yuwen family safe."
Yuwen Zhuo nodded slightly in agreement, and said earnestly, "Yue'er, when you make a decision, don't just consider your own feelings. Think more about the safety of the entire Yuwen family. Besides, it's still some time before Yan Shicheng enters the capital, so there's no need to rush."
Yuwen Yue nodded obediently and replied, "Grandson, I understand. I will consider this matter carefully." After that, she turned and left, leaving Yuwen Zhuo sitting alone in the hall, lost in deep thought.
Yuan Chun was reading a storybook in her palace when a confidant hurried over and reported to her, "Princess, we have just received accurate intelligence that the Emperor of Wei has secretly deployed and is preparing to take action against Yanbei!" Upon hearing this, Yuan Chun narrowed her beautiful eyes and began to think secretly in her heart.
After a moment, Yuan Chun decisively ordered, "Go quickly and deliver this secret message to Yan Xun. Move quickly, and don't let the news leak out!" The attendant beside her took his orders and left, a barely perceptible smile playing on Yuan Chun's lips. Her actions weren't motivated by sympathy for Yan Xun or any other sentimental feelings, but rather by a deeper agenda: the more chaotic the situation, the more likely Brother Yuan Song would ascend to the supreme throne. She herself had already made plans: once all was settled and peace reigned, she would take her mother and leave the palace strife behind to travel the magnificent land and enjoy a life of freedom.
Meanwhile, Yan Xun also received Yuan Chun's deliberately leaked information. Knowing the urgency of the situation, he dared not delay even a moment and immediately summoned his closest confidants, arranging for them to secretly deliver the message to his father, King Yan Shicheng. However, Yan Xun knew that, given the current situation, remaining in Kyoto would only become a fatal weakness for his father, his mother, and the entire Yanbei region. After careful consideration, Yan Xun decided to take the risk and secretly leave Kyoto at night, returning to Yanbei.
On a dark and windy night, Yan Xun disguised himself as an ordinary civilian and cautiously crept towards the city gate. Just as he was about to escape, Wei Shuye spotted him. Wei Shuye immediately led a team of elite soldiers to block Yan Xun's path, shouting, "Yan Xun, don't run!" Seeing his whereabouts exposed, Yan Xun's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and without hesitation, he drew his sword to meet the enemy. A fierce battle ensued, with the flashes of swords and the shadows of sabers crisscrossing the air.
Despite Yan Xun's extraordinary skills, he was ultimately outnumbered and gradually suffered wounds. However, with his tenacious will and superb martial arts, he eventually broke through the siege and successfully escaped from Kyoto. Wei Shuye, on the other hand, was seriously injured in the fierce battle and returned in disgrace.
When the Emperor of Wei learned of Yan Xun's escape, he flew into a rage. He slammed the table and stood up, roaring, "What a bunch of losers! They couldn't even catch a mere Yan Xun! If word of this reaches Yan Shicheng, it will undoubtedly cause an uproar, and the situation will be unmanageable! Send someone to hunt him down immediately. Make sure Yan Xun is brought to justice!"
Princess Yuan Chun, upon hearing the news in the palace, smiled faintly. She waved her hand gently, signaling to her maid, "Go, ask Brother Yuan Song to come over." The maid left, and Yuan Chun felt secretly pleased. She knew her carefully crafted plan was gradually moving towards success...
Yuan Song hurried to the door of Yuan Chun's palace, gently pushed it open and walked in. He saw Yuan Chun sitting by the window with a worried look on his face, a book tightly clutched in his hands. Seeing Yuan Song coming in, Yuan Chun hurriedly stood up and went forward, his eyes full of anxiety and uneasiness.
"Brother Yuan Song, the Wei Dynasty is going to be in chaos!" Yuan Chun said in a heavy tone as soon as he opened his mouth.
Then, she told Yuan Song in detail about the series of things the Emperor of Wei had done recently and how Yan Xun had escaped. Yuan Chun's voice trembled slightly, as if her heart was filled with fear and worry.
"If the situation cannot be stabilized as soon as possible, the Wei Dynasty will inevitably fall into turmoil. Moreover, Yan Shicheng will never let my father go easily. So brother, Chun'er wants you to seize the throne and stabilize the situation. Maybe my aunt will look down on this incident for your sake." Yuan Chun looked at Yuan Song firmly and expressed his innermost thoughts.
After hearing this, Yuan Song frowned slightly. He gently held Yuan Chun's hand and comforted her, "Chun'er, these are not things a girl like you should worry about. I'm here, and I will definitely protect you. You don't have to worry too much."
Yuan Chun nodded slightly, but the determination in her eyes did not change at all. She knew that the current situation could not be delayed, and if no action was taken, the consequences would be disastrous.
Seeing that Yuan Chun had made up his mind, Yuan Song sighed and instructed, "Okay, Chun'er. But no matter what, you must act carefully and don't be reckless. If you need any help, feel free to come to me. I will write to my aunt right now, hoping that she can stabilize my uncle Yan Shicheng." After that, Yuan Song turned around and slowly left the palace, leaving Yuan Chun standing there alone, pondering the future.