Chapter 680 - 502: The Crown Prince Seeks Counsel

Returning to Miao Manor, it was already late evening.

"Young master, Mr. Dongguo’s disciple came to report that Mr. Yuan has awoken. The lady has visited, and though his pulse is still weak, it’s much stronger than when he was brought in."

Yue Mei’Er is the chief steward of Miao Manor. Nothing escapes her attention, and if Lin Miao hasn’t rested, neither will she.

This woman indeed has her heart fully set on him.

"Mei’Er, how long has it been since I last pampered you?"

"Young master, Mei’Er also wishes to serve you, but today is not possible..." Yue Mei’Er replied with a blushing face, as she just happened to have her period.

Lin Miao calculated on his fingers, laughed, and consoled, "It’s okay, it’s just a few days. After that, I’ll make sure you’re well satisfied."

"Young master, you’re so naughty." Yue Mei’Er kissed him passionately.

"By the way, Pei Jian sent a message saying the Crown Prince has arrived in Dongshan. He wants you to return to the city tomorrow as the Crown Prince wishes to see you."

"Tomorrow?" Lin Miao slightly frowned. It’s not that he doesn’t want to go, but there are too many patients at Xue Family Manor. Without him there, it would all rely on his senior sister and Yurou, and they might be overwhelmed. Especially with the severely ill patients, they are cautious with prescriptions, and any slight delay could cost a life.

"Alright, I’ll find some time to return to the city."

"Lianxin and Liansuo have returned. Should I have them accompany you tonight?"

"No need, they’ve just come back from outside and need rest. I’m not at the stage where I need female company every night," Lin Miao shook his head and declined.

At the guesthouse.

"Mr. Pei, is there no courier station in Dongshan Prefecture, or is there just no place to stay, that you arrange for the Crown Prince to stay in such a place?" East Palace’s guard leader Song Mingze was quite angry.

You, Pei Jian, are an old retainer of the East Palace. How dare you neglect the Crown Prince now that you’re posted outside?

"Mingze, show respect to Mr. Pei!" Crown Prince Zhao Yuanze was actually very pleased, as this was the place he previously stayed in Dongshan.

He had lived here for a month, and although this guesthouse was a bit small, he had spent the most warm and comfortable time here over the years.

Especially with the Crown Princess Consort, they lived like an ordinary couple for a period of time.

He would never forget it in his lifetime.

Returning and staying here again, his heart was filled with emotions.

The first time picking vegetables, the first time lighting a fire, the first time cooking, the first time holding hands like an ordinary couple, strolling freely on the street...

An ordinary person’s life, once back in the Crown Prince’s identity, became a luxury for him.

"Your Highness, the place here is too small, with so many Yulin Guard members, there’s no place to stay..."

"Why bring the Yulin Guard here?"

"To protect you?" Song Mingze replied.

"This is Dongshan City. Do you think those people would dare to send so many to infiltrate here and try to assassinate me?" Zhao Yuanze countered.

"Probably not..."

"With Mr. Qin now openly beside me, do I still need so many Yulin Guards?" Zhao Yuanze continued. The esteemed master was now in the open.

He is a dignified top master, and if he can’t protect a person, then he’s truly useless. Moreover, even if he can’t protect them, he can at least ensure the Crown Prince can escape.

Furthermore, within Dongshan City, there’s also Fahai, another top master, and Shanglin Temple is very close.

If Shen Yidao from the Green Blade Sect really isn’t afraid of death and comes again, this time he might not have the chance to leave unscathed.

"The Yulin Guard has other uses, so I don’t need them here, Mr. Pei, make other arrangements." Zhao Yuanze ordered.

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhao Yuanze nodded, "You should rest first, and I’ll visit you again tomorrow morning to report."

"Is my room still available?"

"Yes, you initially paid for three months’ rent, and the room has been kept for you, cleaned regularly, waiting for your return."

"That’s good, I’ll move in directly." Zhao Yuanze was satisfied, indicating that although it was a temporary stay, it felt warmer than the cold, spacious East Palace.

"Your Highness, I shall now take my leave." Su Mobai and others also took their leave.

"Alright, tomorrow morning, I want to hear your reports."

"Mr. Pei, arranging for the Crown Prince to stay at this guesthouse, why didn’t you inform me first, so I could be mentally prepared?"

Su Mobai was also startled by Pei Jian’s arrangement.

"I didn’t inform you about this for the sake of confidentiality." Pei Jian explained, "It was also for the Crown Prince’s safety. The fewer people know about this, the better."

"True, but I didn’t expect the Crown Prince to stay at such a small guesthouse."

"The Crown Prince initially stayed here for convenience, and this guesthouse belongs to Mr. Lin Miao."

"Ah?"

Su Mobai exclaimed in surprise.

"The Crown Prince’s visit to Dongshan this time is likely to address his personal issues. Otherwise, why would he bring the Crown Princess Consort along?" Pei Jian chuckled. He had long known that the Crown Princess Consort had also come, just accompanying the later-arriving supply convoy.

Considering past ’epidemic control’ experiences, they were expected to stay for at least three months, and that’s a long time not to be wasted.

Su Mobai instantly understood, the Crown Prince’s secret visit to Dongshan was no secret back in the court.

The Crown Prince having no heir was his greatest weakness. If the Crown Princess were to conceive, the Crown Prince’s position would instantly be stabilized.

"Mr. Pei, will Mr. Lin visit the Crown Prince tomorrow?"