The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1289: Have You Seen Wu’er?

Chapter 1289: Chapter 1289: Have You Seen Wu’er?

Zimo had been away for many years, morphing from a mere child into the Prince Mo of Wei State, and it was on the emperor’s behest that he was kindly invited back. Such a person, if said to be without schemes, would be impossible.

And now, even though the emperor remains so guarded against Prince Mo, he still finds himself powerless against him; this is no bluff.

This Zimo, in his dealings, truly has his own set of methods.

"What should we do? Clearly, Wu’er is in Zimo’s hands. Does he intend to use Wu’er to threaten us?"

Upon hearing this, Prince Yi glanced sideward, casting her a look.

"If that were all, it would be fine. The fear is..."

"What do you fear?" Princess Consort Yi immediately asked.

"The fear is that Zimo has other motives. Perhaps he believes having Wu’er in his grasp serves him better than using her for a bargain with us."

Prince Yi said.

"This... this is troublesome." Princess Consort Yi’s face was entirely colored with difficulty.

If Zimo wanted to use Yin Baiqing to set a trap for her, she could still spin a tale of half-truths to retrieve Yin Baiqing.

But if Zimo decided to keep Yin Baiqing, completely denying them the chance to see her again, then the matter would truly become difficult. Zimo was pushing her into a corner.

Previously, when the emperor decreed Yin Baiqing to be given to Suyang as a son, she was thinking as soon as someone from Illusion Continent arrived, she could just take her back directly.

But now that Yin Baiqing was in Zimo’s hands, what was she to do?

If the master were to blame her, even a hundred heads would not be enough to fall!

"Prince, no matter what, we must get Wu’er back. Otherwise, our days ahead will surely be tough, not to mention our children; they too will have no good days to face."

She said to Prince Yi.

Hearing her words, Prince Yi was silent at first but quickly raised his head to look into the distance.

"Whether Wu’er can return depends on what the emperor will do. Let’s just wait and see," he said.

After all, to keep Yin Baiqing under his control, the emperor would stop at nothing. If he couldn’t openly get Yin Baiqing back, would he not resort to secret measures?

In the vast expanse of the palace, there was no shortage of ways to compel Zimo into compliance, such as if the emperor took action against Lin Caisang; Zimo would surely have to yield!

...

Within the Royal Study Room.

Upon finally seeing the arrival of Prince Yi and his wife, the emperor glared at them.

"Why so tardy? Prince Yi, do you no longer wish to see your imperial brother?" he questioned coldly.

In truth, he was venting all the frustration he had suffered at the hands of Zimo and Suyang, on Prince Yi—he was the only one the emperor could control thus.

"The emperor pardons us; before entering the palace, I made a detour to the National Teacher’s residence, which caused the delay," both Prince Yi and Princess Consort Yi said, kneeling on the ground, with the emperor showing no intent of letting them stand.

But they were accustomed to it; being made things difficult for by the emperor upon entering the palace was a common occurrence, hardly a significant matter.

"You went to the National Teacher’s residence?"

The emperor’s cold gaze bore into them, as he scoffed internally.

He didn’t believe they were unaware that the person inside the National Teacher’s residence had long since been replaced by an imposter arranged by Zimo!

"Since you visited the National Teacher’s residence, did you happen to see Wu’er?" he asked.