Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage-Chapter 1010 - 111 The Crown Prince Has Been

Chapter 1010: Chapter 111: The Crown Prince Has Been Kidnapped_1

Chapter 1010 -111: The Crown Prince Has Been Kidnapped_1

With Lin Shimo’s status and influence among scholars, the fact that he could walk into the palace to become the official teacher to the Crown Prince, was certainly a highlight for Great Sheng.

Not to mention, the Great Sheng’s officials were extremely thrilled, already starting to fantasize about the Crown Prince’s virtuous and competent future.

Even if their Crown Prince couldn’t even write his name properly yet.

Her Highness the Empress was very pleased. Every day, she would personally brew soup and send it to the Elegance Palace for Dean Lin to enjoy. She would chat with him, praise him, flatter him, hoping that he could stay for a few more years and teach everything he knew to the children.

However, not even a month after Lin Shimo’s arrival, the Crown Prince suddenly disappeared.

At first, everyone thought the young boy was merely being mischievous, hiding somewhere to play.

But, the Crown Prince was by nature steady. Even if he was momentarily drawn towards play, he would not truly hide himself, causing others to worry.

After he was not found within an hour, the Palace Attendants finally realized the severity of the issue.

The Crown Prince was gone.

To avoid causing panic and trouble, Li Hongyuan immediately sealed off the news and sent people out to search.

News arrived quickly.

The Crown Prince had been kidnapped.

The culprit was Li You.

His intention was straightforward. Using the Crown Prince as a hostage, he set his terms: within the stipulated time, Li Hongyuan must meet him alone. Otherwise, for every hour past the deadline, he would chop off a finger from the Crown Prince.

The Palace Attendants attending to the Crown Prince were scared out of their wits.

However, it was not the time to punish them now. The Emperor decided to do as Li You said and venture out alone.

They were to meet surprisingly at the Residence of the Prince of Zhao.

Jiang Ning also went along. When she saw him, Li You did not react.

Perhaps he thought of her as just a powerless woman and did not care about her.

“Where is my Sixth Sister?” was the first thing Jiang Ning asked when they met.

Li You laughed, “You care priorities seem misplaced. Shouldn’t you be worried about your son first?”

“I believe generally you wouldn’t do anything to a child.”

“Then, you have thought too highly of me,” Li You said softly, “If you had lived through what I have, you would know that the blood flowing in my bones is black, steeped in the color of hatred.”

Jiang Ning pulled out a chair to sit down, picked up the teacup, sipped her tea calmly while watching him perform.

Li You could not continue, “Why aren’t you worried?”

“Because my son is very safe.”

“Why so?”

“Because of me.”

Gucheng walked in holding Wenzan.

Wenzan had fallen asleep, resting his head on his shoulder. His little face was flushed a bit, showing he had fallen into a deep, blissful sleep.

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Jiang Ning went over and pinched his little nose.

Wenzan puckered his lips.

“Don’t disturb him,” chided Li Hongyuan.

“Alright, I won’t disturb him,” Jiang Ning said to Gucheng. “Take him back to the palace.”

Gu Cheng nodded and left with Wenzan.

Li You was taken aback.

You…”

“You should call Lin Shimo out now,” Jiang Ning said as she took out a packet of melon seeds, passing them to Li Hongyuan.

Li Hongyuan immediately started to unshell the seeds.

Li You was dazed for a moment, then replied in disbelief: “What did you say?”

“I know everything.”

While eating melon kernels from Li Hongyuan’s palm, Jiang Ning mumbled, “Lin Shimo is your secret master. All your actions are carried out under his support and command.”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Li You suddenly became angry.

“You should not be angry because of embarrassment.”

“He is only my military advisor!”

“Oh, so you admit it?” Jiang Ning smiled at Li Hongyuan, “I guess I guessed it right.”

“Hmm,” Li Hongyuan grumbled lowly.

Jiang Ning said, “Then please call your advisor out. Let’s clarify everything face-to-face.”