When Lingyun flew to the northern forest, he saw so people. These were the n sent by the Fourth Prince to inspect the northern forest.
The northern forest was vast, and Lingyun ticulously examined it from start to finish.
Before Lingyun returned to Zhao Yao’s camp, the n sent by the Fourth Prince had already returned.
"Your Highness, we didn’t dare to go too deep, but in the areas we checked, there were indeed no other animals."
"Your Highness, deep within the northern forest, there are many thorny bushes, and if soone were really hiding there, it would be hard to find them."
"Your Highness, the atmosphere in the northern forest is indeed strange."
Wei Mian exclaid in surprise, "Could there really be assassins hiding in the northern forest?"
The Fourth Prince furrowed his brow and said nothing.
"What would they be doing hiding in the northern forest?" a man in guard uniform said, "The northern forest is remote, and no one goes there to hunt. Who would they be planning to assassinate?"
"If they plan to co to the camp at night to assassinate, it’s no different than walking into a trap."
"These assassins wouldn’t be foolish enough to co to the camp at night to assassinate, would they?"
The camp is heavily surrounded by the Imperial Guard, sealed as tight as an iron barrel. Not even a fly could get in. Moreover, the camp has Imperial Guards and guards patrolling it.
Even if an assassin broke in, they would be captured by the Imperial Guards and guards in the camp. They might even end up shot like a sieve.
Ever since the Crown Prince was attacked at Hulong Temple last ti, Shen Hu and Chu Ying have strengthened the defenses.
"The forests are connected and not isolated," the Fourth Prince said sharply, "From the northern forest, one can go to the eastern and southern forests."
Upon hearing the Fourth Prince say this, Wei Mian and the others showed a look of realization, and their expressions beca solemn.
"Your Highness, do you an the assassins might first hide in the northern forest, and then move from there to the eastern or southern forests?"
"Hmm." The eastern and southern forests have abundant ga, attracting many hunters. Especially the eastern forest, which Father often visits for hunting. The Imperial Guards will thoroughly inspect and guard the eastern forest, ensuring no suspicious individuals appear there.
The assassins cannot hide in the eastern or southern forests. Because the northern forest is remote and seldom hunted, inspections there are not as stringent.
Wei Mian asked in so alarm, "Your Highness, what should we do next?"
"I will go to see Father." Whether or not there are assassins hiding in the northern forest, he must inform his Father about this situation.
"Your Highness, we didn’t find any assassins in the northern forest, so how should you report this to His Majesty?"
"Just tell it truthfully," the Fourth Prince said seriously, "Regardless of whether there are assassins, we must warn Father to be cautious." Caution ensures safety.
"Your Highness is right."
In the Emperor’s tent, he had just finished a ga of chess with Pri Minister He.
Pri Minister He, feeling a bit tired, returned to his tent first.
Shen Hu and the others didn’t leave because the three of them were guarding the Emperor.
"By the way, Boss, do you know that our brat is playing with your youngest son?" Chu Ying said.
"Yes, they’re getting along well with the Tenth Prince."
"They even went hunting together this morning."
"I knew about it for a long ti, let them be."
Upon hearing the Emperor’s reply, Shen Hu and the others were a bit surprised. "Boss, you actually don’t mind?!"
Chu Ying was not surprised, "The Tenth Prince is not like others."
Shen Hu and Zhang Gong imdiately understood Chu Ying’s words.
As they were speaking, they heard the sound outside of soone saluting the Fourth Prince.
Shen Hu and the other three imdiately stood up.
Sun Doudou ca in, first saluted the Emperor, and then reported, "Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince requests an audience."
"Let him in."
Soon, the Fourth Prince ca in.
Shen Hu and the others quickly saluted the Fourth Prince, "Greetings, Fourth Your Highness."
The Fourth Prince nodded politely to the three of them, then saluted the Emperor, "Your son greets Father."
The Emperor said warmly, "Rise."
Seeing that the Fourth Prince had sothing to discuss with the Emperor, Chu Ying and the others tactfully left.
"Father, I have sothing to report."
"Speak."
The Fourth Prince inford the Emperor about the strangeness in the northern forest and also reported his suspicions.
After hearing this, the Emperor nodded and said, "I understand. I will send soone to investigate."
After the Fourth Prince finished, he did not disturb the Emperor any further.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly spoke again, "Father, it was the Tenth Brother who discovered the anomaly in the northern forest."
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