0p0 Chapter 595 Stop Duanmu Chen!
Chapter 595 Stop Duanmu Chen!
Duanmu Chuze didn't tell Mu Xinnuan that, in fact, Sun Ruoxiang had looked for him on the very day they left the capital.
Sun Ruoxiang somehow learned of Duanmu Chen's thoughts and earnestly reminded him that, if possible, he should never return to the capital. Most importantly, he should never let Duanmu Chen see Mu Xinnuan again.
At the time, Duanmu Chuze thought Sun Ruoxiang was just being jealous, but he didn't expect that what she said next would make him look at this extraordinary woman in a new light.
Everyone thought Sun Ruoxiang was a straightforward and innocent girl.
This is why she offended many wealthy and powerful young ladies. Yet, she maintained a very good relationship with Mu Xin Nuan.
This was partly because the two hit it off and shared similar interests, and partly because Mu Xin Nuan's own charm attracted her.
Sun Ruoxiang knew that when she was with Mu Xinnuan, she felt very comfortable and relaxed, both physically and mentally. This had nothing to do with Mu Xinnuan's status or talent.
It's simply because the two of them are friends.
After learning about Duanmu Chen's feelings, Sun Ruoxiang couldn't help but feel a little less fond of him.
However, she was personally chosen by the Empress to be his concubine, and there was no way she could change this fate for the rest of her life.
The family was naturally overjoyed that she had become the concubine of the eldest grandson, and everyone felt that she had brought glory to the family. But only she knew what kind of man she was about to face.
The main reason Sun Ruoxiang reminded Duanmu Chuze was for Mu Xinnuan's sake!
In Sun Ruoxiang's eyes, they were friends, confidantes who could talk about anything. If Duanmu Chen were to have the opportunity to get close to Mu Xinnuan, Mu Xinnuan would likely never have a peaceful life.
Sun Ruoxiang knew very well what kind of person Mu Xinnuan was.
She knew Mu Xin Nuan was smart and cunning, but that didn't mean she had the ability to fight against Duanmu Chen!
Duanmu Chen's personality was gloomy; the more unattainable something was, the more he seemed to yearn for it. This was indeed evident after Sun Ruoxiang's marriage.
Over time, Sun Ruoxiang would occasionally send a letter to Mu Xinnuan, but if there was a secret letter hidden in it, then the one who received the secret letter would definitely be Duanmu Chuze.
Sun Ruoxiang has always been very cautious about this, and she does not shy away from discussing her correspondence with Mu Xinnuan.
Anyone in the Eastern Palace who is willing to do so can find out the truth.
And Duanmu Chen would naturally know about this.
On one occasion, Sun Ruoxiang wrote half a letter and then went to do something else, leaving the letter on the table, which Duanmu Chen personally witnessed.
Knowing that their conversations were nothing more than everyday matters, and that they would occasionally exchange a poem or two, Duanmu Chen relaxed his guard against Sun Ruoxiang somewhat.
At least, in Duanmu Chen's view, Sun Ruoxiang was unaware of the secret he kept hidden in his heart.
When Duanmu Chuze got up in the morning, Zi Yi quickly delivered a letter to him.
The handwriting above is clearly from Sun Ruoxiang.
His gaze tightened slightly. The two dots above the words "To My Beloved" were slightly thickened, barely noticeable without close inspection. This code was something he and Sun Ruoxiang had agreed upon beforehand.
Such letters were meant to be delivered to him.
Duanmu Chuze opened it and examined it carefully; his once imposing, sword-like eyebrows were now slightly furrowed.
"Master, has something changed in the capital?" Zi Yi saw her master frown and realized that something was probably beyond their control.
"Duanmu Chen still refuses to give up, and has repeatedly gone to the Emperor to request permission. Now, the Emperor has agreed, and he will set off for Yanzhou soon."
"Your Highness, what about our men?"
"Don't rush. Wang Xinyan knows what Duanmu Chen is thinking. Her people told our people before that they would try to find a way to stall him. If that doesn't work, then we'll take action."
"Yes, master."
Duanmu Chuze's brow furrowed slightly. "If we make a move, we must be swift and decisive. We can't truly injure him, but we also can't fail to instill some fear in him, and we can't leave any trace. What a hassle! Can't this Duanmu Chen just stay in the capital?"
"Your Majesty, the Emperor's decree has been issued, and I'm afraid Miss Wang's side won't be able to delay for more than a few days. We'd better make preparations as soon as possible."
"Yes, go. Don't let him go too far. Just make his move when he's about a hundred miles outside the city. Then quickly send the news to the capital. I don't believe Father Emperor would be able to sit back and watch him come out after hearing about this."
Zi Yi hesitated for a moment, "Master, what if His Highness the Great refuses to listen to advice?"
Duanmu Chuze's expression instantly turned cold; this possibility was, of course, impossible to rule out.
Duanmu Chen's sinister nature might actually make him capable of disobeying imperial orders.
"Think of a way to work on the Empress and the Crown Princess, whisper in their ears. The Crown Princess dotes on Duanmu Chen the most, so I think she'll find a way to call him back."
"Yes, master."
Duanmu Chuze would naturally not let Anuan know about these trivial matters. Even if Anuan wasn't pregnant, he wouldn't want her to know about such distressing things. Moreover, now that she was pregnant, he would certainly not let her worry about it.
Soon enough, Duanmu Chen did indeed set off from the capital. However, because he brought a large entourage, he had only traveled a hundred li in two days.
On the third day, news of Duanmu Chen's attack on the road was relayed back to the capital.
The members of the royal family were naturally astonished!
The Empress and the Crown Princess, in particular, were naturally terrified!
The Emperor hastily issued an edict summoning Duanmu Chen back to the capital, but upon receiving the edict, Duanmu Chen replied to the eunuch who delivered it, "What is there to fear from a mere petty thief?"
The Emperor didn't react much; after all, in his eyes, they were just some bandits. The problem was that the Empress and the Crown Princess were finding it hard to bear.
Especially the Crown Princess, that's her only son!
Seeing that the imperial decree was useless, the Crown Princess quickly sent her trusted eunuch to catch up with Duanmu Chen and persuade him to return to the capital, citing the Crown Princess's serious illness.
How could Duanmu Chen be willing to go back? Of course he refused! If he went back, it would be even more difficult for him to leave the capital again.
This time, he had finally managed to persuade the emperor to allow him to go, so how could he give up so easily?
How could he be content with the thought that the woman he longed for was so close?
But the eunuch held tightly to the horse's bridle and whispered, "Your Highness, please don't lose your dignity!"