Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord

Chapter 2382: Chapter 2382: Treasure Pavilion

The guard was deathly pale; he didn’t want to disturb the Prince and the Princess Consort, but the Treasure Pavilion was so important and such a treasured sword was lost. How could he not be frightened?

"Guard Commander, it’s not good! The Treasure Pavilion was burgled, and treasures have been lost."

"What? A thief entered the Treasure Pavilion?"

"Yes!" The guard’s face was ashen; this time he’d made a grave mistake, and he had no idea how the Prince would punish him.

Long Yi said nothing further and entered the Treasure Pavilion to inspect it. Indeed, it had been turned upside down, and a spot where treasures were kept was completely empty.

He turned his sharp gaze to the dejected guard behind him and sternly demanded, "Speak, what exactly happened?"

"I don’t know what happened, it was just burgled." The guard dared not say that he’d dozed off. Once he awoke, the Treasure Pavilion had become this mess.

But even if he didn’t say, Long Yi wasn’t foolish and had already guessed.

"Did you slack off and fall asleep?"

"I didn’t mean to, I was just too tired and closed my eyes for a moment." The guard lowered his head, feeling deeply regretful. He wished he hadn’t been lazy, as nothing had ever happened before. Who could have known an incident would occur now? A major issue, despite the strengthened security in the mansion, and yet a thief still got in. How unlucky he was!

The whole Treasure Pavilion, yet the most precious treasure was missing, the Prince’s beloved Phoenix Crying Sword.

"Closed your eyes? Do you know what major incident occurred while you closed your eyes?"

"I acknowledge my mistake. Guard Commander, please have mercy." Terrified, the guard’s legs gave way, and he knelt on the ground.

"It’s better you tell the Prince yourself."

Such an important loss as the Phoenix Crying Sword, Long Yi dared not make any promises.

Due to the loss of such an important treasure, even though the Prince hadn’t gotten up, Long Yi braced himself to wake him. As expected, he was scolded yet again.

"Prince, don’t be angry. I wouldn’t disturb you if it weren’t an urgent matter."

"Speak, what on earth happened? If it’s not urgent, watch out for your hide."

Long Rui’s entire face was dark; Long Yi was too insensitive, daring to interrupt his rest with his wife. It seemed these days, he had shown too many smiles, causing the subordinates to fear him less.

The Prince’s voice was icy, devoid of any warmth. Long Yi’s heart quaked. He didn’t wish to be here either, but for such a significant matter as the loss of the Phoenix Crying Sword, he had to report it, fearing the Prince might seek retribution later.

Hence, he came with apprehension, better to be scolded now and have more peaceful days ahead.

"Prince, the Treasure Pavilion was burgled last night."

"What?" Long Rui’s eyes widened in disbelief. The mansion’s security was strict, impossible for an outsider to break in. Could it be...?

"Was it the Emperor’s doing?"

"Subordinate doesn’t know yet. I just found out the Treasure Pavilion was burgled and came to report to the Prince."

"Hurry and investigate."

"Yes."

Long Yi was about to turn and leave when the kitchen’s head lady rushed to report that they’d found a large, dark hole in the kitchen, dug out at an unknown time.

Long Rui was taken aback; it seemed it wasn’t the Emperor’s doing. Then who was it?

At this moment, Xuexue also wrapped in her robe, came out: "Prince, what’s wrong?"

Long Rui looked at Xuexue with tenderness, pulled her to sit beside him, gently holding her small hand, "Did we wake you, dear?"

Xuexue’s face was flushed with sleep, looking very charming, and she smiled softly: "Yes!"