Chapter 93: The Enchanted Palace’s Secret Love Affairs

Chapter 93: Troubles in the Iron Armor Camp

"Hmph, I had suspected that Prince Xuan and she were behind it all along. Who would have thought it was actually her!"

In the prince's residence, Ye Hong arrived with anger upon hearing the news. However, Ye Hong knew that even if there wasn't enough evidence now, and even if there were mountains of it, based on the king's adoration for Concubine Pang, he wouldn't severely punish her.

Mo Jinhuan understood this as well and nodded. He couldn't help but glance at the young lady sitting beside Ye Hong. Ye Hong noticed his intentions but, upon recalling his granddaughter's 'secret lover,' the old marquis couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He then changed the subject subtly, hinting that they were not fated to be together.

Ye Hong didn't want Mo Jinhuan to become too deeply involved. Mo Jinhuan was no fool and immediately understood the old marquis' meaning, so he kept silent after that.

After Ye Xiyao finished giving Mo Jinhuan a follow-up examination, she left with her grandfather. As they reached the door, Ye Xiyao suddenly paused and glanced at the respectful servants standing in the corner. She asked, "Has there been a change in the prince's staff? I don't recall seeing these people before."

Ye Xiyao remembered clearly that during her previous visit to the Eastern Palace to help Mo Jinhuan with his cold poison, the eunuchs who assisted her were not these ones. Hearing this, Mo Jinhuan smiled slightly. Li Desheng bowed and explained, "Miss Ye truly has a keen eye. But there was nothing we could do about it. The prince was worried that those servants might divulge your matters, Miss Ye, so he had to reluctantly replace them. It's just that our prince is indifferent to most things, but when it comes to Miss Ye, he takes care of everything personally and cares deeply!"

Li Desheng seized the opportunity to speak in favor of his master. Ye Xiyao didn't comment, only nodding slightly at Mo Jinhuan before leaving the Eastern Palace with Ye Hong.

Upon their return to the Ye residence, Ye Jingtian approached them with a grave expression, lowering his voice as he said, "Father, there's been an incident with the Iron Armor Camp."

"What? What happened?" Ye Hong asked in surprise. At that moment, Ye Qingshu, who had accompanied Ye Jingtian, stepped forward and quickly whispered an explanation, "My Lord, here's what transpired... Three nights ago, several brothers in the camp suddenly experienced excruciating abdominal pain. After being examined by the military doctors, they believed it was due to food poisoning and gave them medicine, after which they seemed to recover.

However, just before dawn, those who had seemingly recovered experienced the pain again, followed by vomiting and diarrhea. More severely, starting from the next day, other soldiers in the camp began to fall ill with the same symptoms. Today is the third day, and the initial patients have become emaciated, barely recognizable as human. The military doctors are at a loss, and during these three days, one-third of the entire Iron Armor Camp has been stricken with this illness... Thus, I had no choice but to come seek your guidance, Lord. Please make a decision!"

Ye Qingshu usually had a cheerful demeanor, but now his face was unusually tense, his lowered voice conveying an unspoken sense of urgency. Hearing this, Ye Hong was taken aback, while Ye Xiyao stepped forward promptly, saying, "Grandfather, there's no time to lose. I'll go to the Iron Armor Camp right away!"

Without waiting for any response from the Ye father and son, Ye Xiyao hurried back to her room to collect a few items before rushing towards the Iron Armor Camp outside the city.