Chapter 234 Departure to the Southeast
Chapter 234: Departure to the Southeast

"This is simply nonsense!" Ye Xuan scolded Zhu Huan without waiting for him to make a decision.

It’s not because Ye Xuan really rejects Zhu Huan. Even if Zhu Huan agrees to let Ye Xuan have a concubine, she is unwilling to be his consort. It’s just because Ye Xuan feels that this is unfair to Nian Wei.

It was already unfair that she could only be a mistress because of her background. Now, according to Qiuyan's suggestion, if Ye Xuan really married Zhu Huan, Nianwei would not even be able to stay in the Prince Consort's Mansion.

Ye Xuan really couldn't bear to treat Nian Wei like this.

Qiuyan was about to persuade him when she heard this. Fortunately, Wang Feihu's voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Your Excellency, I have just found out the whereabouts of Hu Weiyong!"

Wang Feihu was in front of everyone. When he appeared in the courtyard, he saw a group of women surrounding Ye Xuan. Wang Feihu scratched his head and was about to leave the courtyard when Ye Xuan suddenly said, "Where is Hu Weiyong!"

Ye Xuan rushed to Wang Feihu in a few steps, grabbed his shoulder and asked anxiously.

Ye Xuan knew very well that although Zhu Yuanzhang did not appear to be furious about Hu Weiyong's escape, he must be extremely dissatisfied in his heart.

After all, the matter involved the serious crime of treason, and some of his ministers wanted to rebel against him. How could Zhu Yuanzhang, as the emperor, not care?

If Hu Weiyong could not be arrested as soon as possible, Ye Xuan did not dare to bet on how long Zhu Yuanzhang's patience would last.

Wang Feihu also knew that the matter was of great importance, and immediately said: "Since Hu Weiyong escaped, His Majesty has ordered the commander-in-chief to send out all the Jinyiwei and Tiqi to search for Hu Wenyong's whereabouts as soon as possible!"

"One of them was on the coast of Fujian, and we saw a man who looked like Hu Weiyong!"

Ye Xuan frowned and grabbed Wang Feihu's shoulders even harder, "Yes, yes, no, no, where does the suspicion come from?"

Wang Feihu immediately replied: "That group of cavalry was found at a port. At that time, there were many Japanese warriors around the suspect, and the cavalry did not dare to get close to him for fear of alerting the suspect, so we cannot be absolutely sure!"

"Japanese warriors?" Ye Xuan lowered his head and thought for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Hu Weiyong colluded with the Japanese warriors, he is definitely right!"

"Then sir, what should we do? Should we notify the local Ti cavalry to arrest him immediately?" Wang Feihu said.

Ye Xuan shook his head and asked solemnly: "How many local Tiqi are there?"

Wang Feihu thought for a moment, "It's just a search team of Tiqi, only about five people."

Ye Xuan immediately said solemnly: "Hu Weiyong is protected by Japanese warriors. With such a small number of people, wouldn't it be like sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth? Immediately send orders to them not to act rashly and to follow them!"

"In addition," Ye Xuan's eyes flashed, "Immediately assemble our Jinyiwei, and then ask Mao Xiang to allocate 200 people to accompany us to Fujian to arrest Hu Weiyong!"

"I understand!" Wang Feihu nodded, clasped his fists solemnly to Ye Xuan, then turned and left.

Ye Xuan turned around and said to Nian Wei, "I'm about to set out to arrest Hu Weiyong. Wait until I come back to talk to you!"

Ye Xuan walked up to Nian Wei, put his hands on her thin shoulders, stared into her eyes, and said, "You must wait for me to come back, okay?"

Ye Xuan was relieved only when Nian Wei nodded seriously. He then told Qiu Yan, "Prepare the young master's luggage immediately and feed the horse with beans."

Qiuyan's people also heard what Wang Feihu said just now. Knowing that the matter was of great importance, Qiuyan's people did not dare to continue to dwell on the private affairs of their children. They nodded obediently and did as they were told.

When only Zhu Huan was left in the courtyard, Ye Xuan looked at him and moved his lips, but in the end he said nothing and strode back to his room to pack his things. Not long after, the Jinyiwei sent by Mao Xiang and the more than 100 Jinyiwei under Ye Xuan, a total of 400 people, all gathered in front of Ye Xuan's mansion.

Ye Xuan led the horse out of the courtyard gate. Without any unnecessary nonsense, he jumped on the horse, waved his hand forward, and said, "Let's go!"

Four hundred Jinyiwei cavalrymen headed south towards Fujian.

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That night, in Kunning Palace.

Empress Ma looked at a kneeling palace maid in front of her with a panicked look on her face and asked anxiously, "What? Huan'er ran away from the palace?"

The palace maid kneeling on the ground was about seventeen years old. The rope marks on her wrists were faintly visible. At this moment, she was lying on the ground trembling and said:
"Please forgive me, Queen. I tried to stop them but failed. The Princess even knocked me unconscious and tied me up with ropes. If you hadn't sent someone to summon the Princess, I'm afraid I would still be tied up now!"

Upon hearing this, Empress Ma became so angry that she almost fell down on the spot. Fortunately, several palace maids were quick to come forward and support her.

"This rebellious girl really wants to piss me off to death! If His Majesty knew that she dared to leave the palace, I don't know how angry he would be."

What you fear will come true. Before he finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang's angry voice could be heard from the palace gate: "Huan'er ran away from the palace?"

Empress Ma was also frightened. Facing the furious Zhu Yuanzhang, even though she was the queen, she did not dare to lie to him. She could only tell him the whole story honestly.

Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the coffee table beside him and shouted angrily: "Chase her. Bring this rebellious girl back to me no matter what!"

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Ten days later, today we are on the official road to Fujian.

A team of Jinyiwei rushed to Fujian without stopping. They could already see the not-so-tall city wall of Quanzhou from afar.

"Your Excellency, the Quanzhou Prefecture is ahead." Wang Feihu rode his horse to Ye Xuan's side and said, "Hu Weiyong first appeared in Quanzhou Port. The imperial guards who followed him at that time suspected that Hu Weiyong would go out to sea by boat. They were ready to find a boat to go out to sea. Unexpectedly, Hu Weiyong suddenly returned to Quanzhou Prefecture halfway. I don't know what conspiracy he has."

"It doesn't matter whether there is any conspiracy or not. The most important thing is that we must not let Hu Weiyong escape again, otherwise you and I will not be able to explain to His Majesty!" Ye Xuan looked into the distance at Quanzhou Prefecture with a solemn expression.

Wang Feihu clasped his fists and accepted the order, saying solemnly: "Even if it costs me my life, you must bring the traitor Hu Weiyong to justice!"

Ye Xuan nodded and waved his hand to signal the group to stop moving forward. "Everyone change out of the Jinyiwei official uniforms and dress up as ordinary merchants to enter Quanzhou Prefecture in batches. Don't arouse unnecessary suspicion!"

"Yes!"

All the Jinyiwei clasped their fists and accepted the order, then led their horses into the deep woods to disguise themselves.

After a while, more than 400 Jinyiwei dressed as merchants went to Quanzhou Prefecture in groups of three or five.

It was not until the last Jinyiwei disappeared outside Quanzhou Prefecture that Ye Xuan rode his horse and entered Quanzhou Prefecture with Wang Feihu.

Just after Ye Xuan and his companion left, a carriage followed closely behind them.

(End of this chapter)