Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1077: Chapter 71: Shocking! Liua Ruolan Faces a Deadly Crisis

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Prince Kang’s Mansion.

As a prince’s mansion, the location of Prince Kang’s Mansion is undoubtedly excellent, and its scale is quite large. However, this residence was granted by His Majesty when he first became a prince, so even if the location is a bit better, it is only of ordinary prince’s specifications and not particularly conspicuous.

However, within the prince’s mansion, it is quite exceptional—not only equipped with a Small Spirit Gathering Array, but also the study where Prince Kang spends most of his time, decorated with understated luxury, extremely exquisite. In terms of extravagance, it almost rivals some Divine Power Realm princes, only slightly inferior to Emperor Longchang’s Zhuozheng Pavilion.

On the wall, ancient paintings worth millions of Qian Gold are hung sequentially.

In the study, veils woven from high-grade Spiritual Silkworm Silk sway slightly, and the dragon-shaped patterns embroidered on them are vivid and lifelike.

In the corner, a Red Copper Chi Dragon Pattern Incense Burner is emitting curling fragrance, inside which are incense pills made from Tier Nine Dragon Saliva Fragrance. Even in Gui Long City, they are rare items in limited supply, only allocated to higher-status members of the Imperial Family.

Beside the desk, Prince Kang is reclining on a rocking chair, his eyes slightly closed.

Recently, he has slightly relaxed his long-tense emotions, enjoying a rare moment of leisure, sipping a pot of "Immortal Dynasty Spirit Tea" with calming and concentrating effects while indulging in the brain-relaxing massage provided by Princess Consort Zhao Yijing, feeling utterly comfortable.

"Your Highness, following your public presentation and the Three Ministries’ announcement of the case, coupled with ’Dawn’s’ guidance of public opinion, the direction within Gui Long City has now changed." Nearby, Dawn Organization’s Luo Yuqing is reporting on the work.

Luo Yuqing is a graceful Black Tortoise Female Cultivator.

Her features are not overly delicate, with only simple eyebrows drawn and lips touched with balm, unlike Princess Consort Zhao Yijing’s complex and exquisite makeup. Yet her overall aura is extremely outstanding, as if mirroring her figure, inwardly divine and admirable, making one hesitant to underestimate her.

She was recruited by Prince Kang from a Third-Grade Noble Family within the Immortal Dynasty, highly skilled in intelligence work. Her direct superior is Great Celestial Pride Gongyang Strategy from the Saint Land, having accomplished numerous feats for Prince Kang over the years.

"Yuqing, you’ve worked hard during this period." Prince Kang revealed some gentleness and approval. "The rumor storm has barely settled, yet you need to keep an eye out to prevent others with ulterior motives from stirring up trouble again."

"Yes, Your Highness," Luo Yuqing responded. "Our previous failure stemmed from being unprepared against those with calculated schemes. Now, with the Three Ministries attesting Your Highness’s innocence, I will not allow rumors to rampage once more."

"Very good. With Yuqing overseeing Gui Long City, I am reassured," Prince Kang’s expression relaxed significantly, showing a hint of smile.

"Your Highness," as Princess Consort Zhao Yijing helped with the massage, she said cajolingly, "since you’ve cleared your name and are uninvolved in smuggling and treason, could you extend a hand to Grandmaster Zhikun?"

From Zhao Yijing’s generation, Zhao Zhikun belongs to the "grandfather" generation of Prince Kang. But calculating from Zhao Xiqing’s side, Long Wuji’s relationship, Long Wuji is his maternal uncle, and he is in the same generation as Prince Kang. (Previous two Chapters were incorrect; now amended.)

Noble families, with extensive intermarriage, sometimes experience complex generational differences.

"Hm?" Prince Kang’s smile vanished, "Yijing, what do you expect me to do to help him?"

"It’s like this, yesterday when I returned to my parents’ home, I encountered Grandmother Jiang," Zhao Yijing continued, seemingly unaware of her husband’s displeasure. "She secretly pleaded with me, saying the Cannon Fodder Camp is unfit for humans. She hopes my husband might covertly aid them in fleeing to the Immortal Dynasty..."

"Smack!"

A sudden sharp sound echoed in the study.

Zhao Yijing, holding her face, felt a burning pain on her cheek, her elegant eyes wide with disbelief: "Your Highness...?" Since their marriage, this was the first time she had been struck.

"Foolishness!" Prince Kang looked distressed and said, "Are you unaware of our current situation? Everyone is watching our connection with Zhao Zhikun, seeking evidence of collusion. Yet you dare return to your parents’ home, and meet with the Jiang? You’re handing a knife to the faction of Prince Anjun, aren’t you? Do you think I’m not dying fast enough?"

It’s evident that this time Prince Kang is very displeased with Zhao Zhikun.

"I... I didn’t mean that," Zhao Yijing said in panic, "I just thought Grandmaster Zhikun always helped you; now that he encounters problems, we can’t abandon him, right?"

"Women’s opinions," Prince Kang waved his sleeve, angrily saying, "Zhao Zhikun is facing treasonous charges of smuggling and enemy collaboration; can such accusations be casually aided? Wouldn’t this simply give Prince Anjun leverage? He would definitely seize this matter relentlessly, bring it up in the grand court meetings, intending to drag me into the mire."

"Please calm down, Your Highness," Luo Yuqing hurriedly advised, "The Princess Consort’s words are not without merit. Zhao Zhikun and the Zhao Family after all stand with Your Highness; encountering such difficulties, it’s reasonable to offer some reassurance to prevent tension."

Prince Kang’s expression fluctuated for a moment, impatiently waving to Zhao Yijing, "You may retire for now; I have my considerations. Remember, do not return to your parents’ home for the time being."

"Yes, Your Highness," Zhao Yijing retreated with a hint of grievance.

After a while, Prince Kang managed to suppress the turbulence in his heart, solemnly saying, "Yuqing, your identity is rather concealed; silently visit and reassure Zhao Zhikun, urge him to remain calm and not act rashly. Once I obtain the position of Emperor’s Son, I will figure out a way to rescue him from the Cannon Fodder Camp."