Chapter 432: What Became of Great Prosperity in the Last Life

Chapter 432: What Became of Great Prosperity in the Last Life

Su Youyue did not immediately help Wu Xiaolian up.

She looked down at Wu Xiaolian. "You want to save your child; it's human nature. But have you considered what would happen if you stole the ammunition and County Magistrate Wang goes back on his promise and kills A Dog? Or what if he forces you to do something else? Will you comply?"

Wu Xiaolian was momentarily stunned. She had never considered these possibilities. In her understanding, people certainly wouldn't break promises, so if she fulfilled County Magistrate Wang's request, he would release A Dog.

But now, Su Youyue's words sent a chill down her spine, and she paled.

However, Granny Zhang quickly regained her composure. "Please, Madam, give our Zhang family a way out!"

Indeed, as soon as they heard that A Dog had been kidnapped, they panicked. Now, thinking back, how could they have believed a wicked man's conscience? If he had any conscience, he wouldn't have committed such heinous acts!

Wu Xiaolian also came to her senses, weeping as she pleaded, "Madam, please save A Dog..."

Only then did Su Youyue step forward to help the women up. "This matter was aimed at the imperial court from the start. Your family is indeed innocent in this. Lord Xie and I will not stand by and do nothing."

Though it seemed the matter targeted the Zhang family, it was actually aimed at her, Lord Xie, and the imperial court. Su Youyue couldn't remain indifferent. However, since the Zhang family had chosen to tell the truth, Su Youyue felt much relieved.

"Madam, what are we to do now?" Granny Zhang asked, feeling incredibly fortunate that she had come to her senses. If they had gone through with their original plan and saved A Dog, when everything was exposed, how could Lord Xie possibly spare their family?

At that moment, Granny Zhang couldn't help but scold herself for being so blinded.

In a moment, Su Youyue had already formulated a plan. She looked at the Zhang family and finally focused her gaze on Xiao Hua. "Xiao Hua, you must stay behind, according to the plan you had earlier."

The Zhang family looked confused and deeply anxious, not understanding what Su Youyue meant, but Chu Xiaozi, observing closely, immediately understood.

"My husband means that we'll work together from the inside. We'll pretend you succeeded and stage a counter-espionage operation!"

Granny Zhang's eyes lit up, and she was barely able to contain her excitement.

She had been worried that if Lord Xie and Madam directly confronted County Magistrate Wang, he might panic and kill A Dog out of desperation. But now, she was no longer worried.

County Magistrate Wang didn't know what the ammunition looked like. If they took a fake one back, he wouldn't be able to tell!

"But after you two return, you must keep silent and act your parts convincingly. A Dog's life is at stake; you can't afford any mistakes."

As soon as Su Youyue finished speaking, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law nodded vigorously in agreement. "Don't worry, Madam. We understand the gravity of the situation!"

After seeing the two off and settling Chu Xiaozi and Xiao Hua, Su Youyue finally found Xie Yuan and explained the situation. She then sneered, "I always knew this County Magistrate Wang wasn't a good person. It turns out he's also working for Prince Rong."

"Because this person is not the same Wang Renzhi who took the imperial exams in the Capital ten years ago."

Hearing Xie Yuan say this, Su Youyue was surprised. "You mean he's not County Magistrate Wang? Then who is he?"

A sudden flash of light appeared in the room. Before Xie Yuan could react, someone was already kneeling beside them.

"Lord, Madam," the young man kneeled on one knee. "I have brought Zhe Ying back."

Despite Zhe Jing's calm voice, Su Youyue keenly detected a slight tremor.

"Where is he?" she asked, frowning.

Zhe Jing looked behind him, and Su Youyue followed his gaze. Outside, another young man hesitated before slowly approaching Xie Yuan.

"My Lord, My Lady..."

He was dressed in the dark grey clothes that shadow guards often wore. His appearance remained the same, except for a black bandage covering his forehead and left eye. Even at a glance, it was evident that the spot where his eye should have been was slightly sunken.

"Zhe Ying..." Su Youyue's tone of joy at the reunion came to an abrupt halt when she saw the sunken area, her throat suddenly going dry.

Xie Yuan stood still, staring at Zhe Ying.

Zhe Ying also froze in place, and after a long moment, he looked at Xie Yuan with his single eye. "My lord, I failed in my mission and lost the curved blade you bestowed upon me..."

"Losing an inanimate object is not a big deal, as long as the person returns," Xie Yuan's voice was heavy, more so than usual. "If you like, I'll have a new pair made for you when we return to Yanjing."

He spoke more than usual, and though Zhe Ying detected a hint of sadness in his voice, he was visibly relieved, the unease gone from his face.

He saw himself as an unqualified shadow guard for having failed his mission and lost an eye. Before returning, Zhe Ying feared that his lord would blame him and that he might not be able to serve by his lord's side anymore. At that moment, his uneasy heart finally settled.

In the entire room, only Zhe Ying had a smile on his face, and he took another glance at Su Youyue, apparently curious about her male disguise.

Ever since arriving at Jiuyuan Town, Su Youyue had been dressed in male clothing, as it was more convenient for actions in the military camp. She was also looking at Zhe Ying now, seeing the layers of scars on his exposed hands. Her throat felt dry as she said, "It's good to see you back... You should go and rest for a few days before we discuss anything else."

But Zhe Ying shook his head. "No, my lady, I have important news to report..."

As he spoke, his expression became calm, and he began to recount in detail everything that had happened since he went to Wen City.

"For seven days, I trailed them. Initially, there weren't many guards around Prince Rong, but the night I planned to make my move, Prince Rong woke up from a dream and suddenly summoned his men to return to Liao Dong overnight. I had to act sooner, but not only did Prince Rong summon his own men, he also called upon many of his spies in Wen City to return to Liao Dong with him. There were too many of them, and they were extremely cautious, which is why the assassination failed..."

"Oh, and when I was captured, Prince Rong encountered Miss Su, the second young lady, on the road. He seemed to know her and called her 'Qian'er' as soon as he saw her. After that, Miss Su stayed by Prince Rong's side, and he seemed to trust her a lot."

Even as he spoke, confusion remained on Zhe Ying's face, making it clear that he couldn't understand why Prince Rong had suddenly changed his plans.

Su Youyue initially felt that something was off as she listened, but it was hard to pinpoint what. By the time she heard the latter part, she finally realized.

Prince Rong... He wasn't aware because of Su Qian's revelation... He was reborn himself!

If that was the case, everything made sense. No wonder he was so suspicious but accepted Su Qian so quickly!

It turned out that her own rebirth wasn't a unique blessing from the heavens.

Without time to ponder how absurd this was, a question suddenly arose in Su Youyue's mind.

Both she and Lu Wen had died early in their previous life, which was why they were reborn.

But what about Prince Rong?

What happened to Prince Rong after Xie Yuan's death? And what became of the Great Shen?