Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 228: Discovery of the Northern Forest Anomaly

Chapter 228: Discovery of the Northern Forest Anomaly

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When Lingyun flew to the northern forest, he saw some people. These were the men sent by the Fourth Prince to inspect the northern forest.

The northern forest was vast, and Lingyun meticulously examined it from start to finish.

Before Lingyun returned to Zhao Yao’s camp, the men sent by the Fourth Prince had already returned.

"Your Highness, we didn’t dare to go too deep, but in the areas we checked, there were indeed no other animals."

"Your Highness, deep within the northern forest, there are many thorny bushes, and if someone were really hiding there, it would be hard to find them."

"Your Highness, the atmosphere in the northern forest is indeed strange."

Wei Mian exclaimed in surprise, "Could there really be assassins hiding in the northern forest?"

The Fourth Prince furrowed his brow and said nothing.

"What would they be doing hiding in the northern forest?" a man in guard uniform said, "The northern forest is remote, and no one goes there to hunt. Who would they be planning to assassinate?"

"If they plan to come to the camp at night to assassinate, it’s no different than walking into a trap."

"These assassins wouldn’t be foolish enough to come to the camp at night to assassinate, would they?"

The camp is heavily surrounded by the Imperial Guard, sealed as tight as an iron barrel. Not even a fly could get in. Moreover, the camp has Imperial Guards and guards patrolling it.

Even if an assassin broke in, they would be captured by the Imperial Guards and guards in the camp. They might even end up shot like a sieve.

Ever since the Crown Prince was attacked at Hulong Temple last time, Shen Hu and Chu Ying have strengthened the defenses.

"The forests are connected and not isolated," the Fourth Prince said sharply, "From the northern forest, one can go to the eastern and southern forests."

Upon hearing the Fourth Prince say this, Wei Mian and the others showed a look of realization, and their expressions became solemn.

"Your Highness, do you mean the assassins might first hide in the northern forest, and then move from there to the eastern or southern forests?"

"Hmm." The eastern and southern forests have abundant game, attracting many hunters. Especially the eastern forest, which Father often visits for hunting. The Imperial Guards will thoroughly inspect and guard the eastern forest, ensuring no suspicious individuals appear there.

The assassins cannot hide in the eastern or southern forests. Because the northern forest is remote and seldom hunted, inspections there are not as stringent.

Wei Mian asked in some alarm, "Your Highness, what should we do next?"

"I will go to see Father." Whether or not there are assassins hiding in the northern forest, he must inform his Father about this situation.

"Your Highness, we didn’t find any assassins in the northern forest, so how should you report this to His Majesty?"

"Just tell it truthfully," the Fourth Prince said seriously, "Regardless of whether there are assassins, we must warn Father to be cautious." Caution ensures safety.

"Your Highness is right."

In the Emperor’s tent, he had just finished a game of chess with Prime Minister He.

Prime Minister He, feeling a bit tired, returned to his tent first.

Shen Hu and the others didn’t leave because the three of them were guarding the Emperor.

"By the way, Boss, do you know that our brat is playing with your youngest son?" Chu Ying said.

"Yes, they’re getting along well with the Tenth Prince."

"They even went hunting together this morning."

"I knew about it for a long time, let them be."

Upon hearing the Emperor’s reply, Shen Hu and the others were a bit surprised. "Boss, you actually don’t mind?!"

Chu Ying was not surprised, "The Tenth Prince is not like others."

Shen Hu and Zhang Gong immediately understood Chu Ying’s words.

As they were speaking, they heard the sound outside of someone saluting the Fourth Prince.

Shen Hu and the other three immediately stood up.

Sun Doudou came in, first saluted the Emperor, and then reported, "Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince requests an audience."

"Let him in."

Soon, the Fourth Prince came in.

Shen Hu and the others quickly saluted the Fourth Prince, "Greetings, Fourth Your Highness."

The Fourth Prince nodded politely to the three of them, then saluted the Emperor, "Your son greets Father."

The Emperor said warmly, "Rise."

Seeing that the Fourth Prince had something to discuss with the Emperor, Chu Ying and the others tactfully left.

"Father, I have something to report."

"Speak."

The Fourth Prince informed the Emperor about the strangeness in the northern forest and also reported his suspicions.

After hearing this, the Emperor nodded and said, "I understand. I will send someone to investigate."

After the Fourth Prince finished, he did not disturb the Emperor any further.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly spoke again, "Father, it was the Tenth Brother who discovered the anomaly in the northern forest."