"Doesn't Lord Meng hear what I'm saying? When did my father's military seal go missing?"
Yun Shu's gaze was fixed on Lord Meng, her slightly parted red lips uttering astonishing words.
A commotion erupted among the people at the entrance.
"Didn't they say General Yun's military seal was lost?"
"Then why does the second young lady Yun say it wasn't lost?"
"Lord Meng wouldn't dare fabricate facts and frame General Yun out of thin air, would he?"
Amidst the murmurs, Yun Changfeng looked at Yun Shu.
Why would Shu'er say the military seal wasn't lost?
Other matters could be refuted with evidence, but this one had no counter-evidence.
Lord Meng was currently restless; the situation had not unfolded as he expected and was beyond his control. Hearing Yun Shu once again state that the military seal was not lost, he sternly asked, "Second Young Lady Yun, you say the military seal is not lost, truly not lost?! Do you know the consequences of lying here and attempting to deceive this official?"
Yun Shu lowered her gaze and produced the military seal from her sleeve.
Under the bright sunlight.
The military seal was exceptionally conspicuous.
This military seal could command an army of thousands!
Yun Changfeng was stunned; no one was more familiar with the military seal than he was.
The military seal in Shu'er's hand was real!
It was indeed the military seal!
And it was the very seal he had lost.
How did it end up in Shu'er's possession?
Although Yun Changfeng had his doubts, he had weathered many storms and appeared extremely calm, betraying no hint of his inner turmoil. "This official never said the military seal was lost! I wonder from whom Lord Meng heard that this official had lost his military seal?"
Yun Shu handed the military seal to Yun Changfeng.
Father and daughter stood with their backs straight.
Lord Meng was utterly shocked.
The news of the lost military seal had come from Yun Dezhi. He had thought it was a certainty, but he never expected it to be false!
Seeing Lord Meng's shock, Yun Shu lowered her gaze and smiled imperceptibly.
...
Half an hour later.
News of General Yun's release spread throughout the capital.
It reached Zhan Tianye's ears.
"For some reason, General Yun's lost military seal was in the hands of the second young lady Yun!" Qiu Lu exclaimed, still unable to comprehend how the military seal had come into the second young lady's possession.
Zhan Tianye raised his eyes and swept a cold glance at Qiu Lu. "Are you very idle?"
"Ah? Your subordinate, your subordinate was merely curious. The more we interact with the second young lady Yun, the more she seems to be an enigma." Qiu Lu replied.
Zhan Tianye's dark eyes were clear and unfathomable. "This matter is likely an arrangement by the General Yun's mansion."
"Your Highness speaks wisely."
"Has Little Jing not returned yet?" Zhan Tianye suddenly thought of Little Jing, who was even more mischievous than Zhan Xiao Li.
He had been gone for a day and a night.
"Little Jing's trace has not been found in the capital. We don't know where Little Jing has gone." Qiu Lu frowned, his brow furrowed with worry.
Such a small child, no matter how clever, could easily fall prey to villains.
Zhan Tianye's expression also darkened. "Continue the search."
"Yes."
Qiu Lu immediately stepped away, intending to dispatch more hidden guards to search.
A moment later.
Qiu Lu ran back with a face full of surprise.
"Your Highness!"
Zhan Tianye coldly raised his eyes.
"Your Highness, we have news of the Divine Physician!" Qiu Lu was incredibly excited.
More excited than hearing the news of General Yun's release!
After all, General Yun had not colluded with the enemy or betrayed the country; the evidence was fabricated. With the Prince's covert intervention and General Yun's prior preparations, there would be no significant trouble, at most, the matter of the military seal.
The Emperor should also have a response for the military seal issue.
Therefore, these were not major concerns.
What truly excited him and His Highness was the Divine Physician, whose whereabouts had been sought for two years without success!
It was said that the Divine Physician possessed extraordinary medical skills, unparalleled in the world!
This person was only known by reputation, never seen.
Those who had seen him would never reveal his whereabouts.
They only spoke of his medical skills, capable of saving someone with one foot in the grave!
No matter what illness, as long as it was brought before him, it would be cured!
After His Highness was poisoned, he had heard of the Divine Physician's feats in the past two days and had been secretly searching for him.
However, for some unknown reason.
The Divine Physician's movements were extremely secretive. Despite their continuous search for the past two years, they had never been able to track him down!
Unexpectedly, some news had finally surfaced this time.
A glint appeared in Zhan Tianye's eyes. "Where is the person?"
"The person is in the capital! It is said that the Divine Physician will be staying in the capital for a period because he needs to treat Old Han, who is on his way back to the capital. Therefore, as soon as Old Han returns to the capital, we will naturally be able to meet the Divine Physician! With the Divine Physician's medical skills, he can surely completely cure Your Highness's poison!" Qiu Lu was so excited he could barely speak coherently.
Zhan Tianye narrowed his eyes. "Investigate! You must find the Divine Physician's whereabouts. How many days until Old Han arrives in the capital?"
"According to the scouts, it should be about ten days. Because Old Han's health is not good, there will be some delays on the road. Your Highness, please rest assured, your subordinate has already ordered people to keep a close eye on every move of the Han manor!" Qiu Lu quickly replied.
This was truly wonderful news!
"Good."
As Qiu Lu turned to leave again, he recalled something. "Your Highness, should we first try to have the second young lady Yun treat you? When Your Highness's poison acted up last time, the second young lady Yun saved you instantly. Perhaps she can completely cure Your Highness's poison."
He wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but he felt that the second young lady Yun's medical skills were underestimated by them.
The light in Zhan Tianye's dark eyes suddenly turned icy. "Do you know how much this king detests her?"
Qiu Lu's back suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. "Your subordinate understands, your subordinate has spoken out of turn."
"In front of this king, do not mention her!" Zhan Tianye commanded with a cold voice.
"Yes! Your subordinate understands."
At this moment.
Not far outside the door.
Zhan Xiao Li overheard Zhan Tianye saying he detested Yun Shu.
For some reason, he didn't want to hear anyone say they disliked Aunt Yun Shu.
However.
He couldn't change his father's mind right now. He would definitely make his father change his mind in the future.
He had something else to discuss with his father.
He knocked on the door properly.
"Enter."
Zhan Xiao Li walked in with his small legs.
"Xiao Li?" Zhan Tianye was somewhat surprised to see Zhan Xiao Li.
"Little Jing has been gone for so long, was he taken by bad people?" Zhan Xiao Li asked.
When Yun Xiao Jing was here, he found him very noisy.
But now, he suddenly felt a little unhappy at not seeing Yun Xiao Jing.
"Qiu Lu has already sent people to search. We should have news of him soon, there's no need to worry," Zhan Tianye replied.
Zhan Xiao Li frowned with his small brows.
Zhan Tianye suddenly thought of something. The Regent and Yun Yueyin had both returned to the capital.
If Xiao Li knew that Yun Yueyin had returned to the capital, he would definitely clamor to see Yun Yueyin.
This matter must be kept from Zhan Xiao Li.
...
Yun Manor.
"How could this be? How did that military seal end up in Yun Shu's hands again?"