Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 183

Yun Shang fell silent as it reminded her of another accident that happened today. Wen Ruyu seemed prepared when she dressed like Yun Shang and tried to seduce Prince Jing, although he wasn't trapped. It was clear that she was an accomplice of the culprit, or at the very least, she knew them.

And it also came to Yun Shang that she was taken to Wen Mansion when she was kidnapped.

Perhaps, Ruyu was under the Grand Councilor's orders? It wouldn't be surprising as the Wen Clan worshiped Grand Councilor Li a lot.

Was the culprit Li Jingyan?

But... Yun Shang paused for a while. It was rather reckless of the Grand Councilor to do anything to Prince Jing now. It was a well-known fact that he and Prince Jing did not get along. If accidents happened to Prince Jing, most people would doubt the Grand Councilor first. What's more, Yelang's army was still laying siege, and the State of Xia was waiting for Ning to lower its guard. If the two countries joined together, the State of Ning would be in danger. No one else in Ning was as authoritative and resourceful as Prince Jing as a military leader. If misfortune happened to him, the State of Ning would also be at risk.

The Grand Councilor had been trying to replace Prince Jing with his own men over the years. But he had failed to find anyone with as much martial prowess as the Prince. At this crucial time, he wouldn't dare to do anything to Prince Jing. Yun Shang turned to Qian Yin, and asked, "If you were the person who abducted Prince Jing, where would you take him?"

Qian Yin was stunned by the unexpected question. She paused for a while before answering, "Your Highness, you always said that the most dangerous place is also the safest. Perhaps, the culprit is hiding in the temporary imperial palace?"

Yun Shang smiled at her words, but didn't speak.

Suddenly, the rapid sound of a flute came from the distance. Yun Shang heard the sound, and glanced at Qian Yin. The latter nodded, walked to the window, and pushed it open. A piece of parchment was pinned at the window frame with a golden needle. Qian Yin took it off and had a look. Her expression suddenly changed. She reported to Yun Shang, "Your Highness, they've found something strange in a small yard on the east of the city."

Yun Shang took the parchment. As she started to read, surprise flashed in her eyes. It read, "Men in gray entered a yard on the east side of the city, carrying a litter with them. The yard was newly bought by a Lin Hua five days ago."

"I need to have a look. You, stay here while I'm away." Yun Shang ordered before jumping out the window.

"Your Highness!" Qian Yin called. She ran to the window and looked out, but Yun Shang had disappeared from her sight. Qian Yin bit her lip and complained, "Your Highness, you are at the temporary imperial palace! How can I excuse your disappearance if His Majesty asks?"

Because of the accidents, the guard in the palace had been fortified. It took Yun Shang great effort to sneak out. And in the process, she got several cuts on her arms. As soon as she got out, Yun Shang got in touch with Ning Qian. She asked Ning Qian to take her to the mentioned yard. As they arrived, Yun Shang looked around, and saw that the yard was well-guarded. Her heart beat quickened at the scene, as it seemed that the Prince was indeed held here. But she didn't find any of his bodyguards around.