Chapter 1748: Chapter 1686: Separated Once Again

Urgent news from Beiyan: Empress Dowager Mo has been assassinated, and Emperor Yan took a sword to save her, poisoned with a deadly toxin. Emperor Yan is still unconscious, and the Dowager urgently summons Prince Jin to return and take charge.

Ah Jiu saw the message, and his eyes went red. It was like this again, just like half a year ago. Fortunately, Empress Dowager Mo only suffered a scare.

As for Emperor Yan...

Ah Jiu’s heart rose with a hint of malice, thinking selfishly, it would be better if he crumbles.

Yet he deeply understood, from a broader perspective, Emperor Yan cannot collapse at this time. First, Beiyan has not yet established a Crown Prince, chaos cannot ensue.

Secondly, if Emperor Yan passes away now, it will not only cause internal turmoil but also neighboring countries may covet Beiyan, possibly raising armies to invade. By then, with internal and external troubles, Beiyan would surely be thrown into disarray.

"Wufu, I..." Ah Jiu clenched the message.

Wufu said, "I understand, you should go back first."

"You come with me," Ah Jiu frowned.

He had once said, upon coming to Nanyue, when leaving, he surely would take her with him. Besides, they are already married; her going back to Beiyan with him is only right.

"Ah Jiu, you know, I still cannot leave," Wufu said, looking at him. "Mother is not yet buried; this has to be taken care of first. Moreover, Changsheng is still so young, he cannot handle the bumpy journey, especially now in the cold winter with icy roads."

Ah Jiu’s gaze dimmed, yet he knew asking her to leave now was a luxury.

"You go first, once I’ve settled these matters, I will head to Beiyan, and you will personally come to welcome me," Wufu comforted him.

Ah Jiu’s gaze struggled a few times, and he had to give up the idea of her accompanying him, nodding heavily.

"Promise me, once Mother’s burial is complete, come to Beiyan immediately, no delays," he demanded her assurance.

"Alright!"

There was nothing Wufu couldn’t agree to. Matters here in Nanyue were settled, Madam Zhou was gone, and she held no attachment to this place.

"I will take people and leave first. Later, you prepare to let them follow by themselves," Ah Jiu said again.

Wufu responded and again handed the Eagle Mark given by Hua Wushuang to Ah Jiu: "Take this!"

Ah Jiu looked down at the Eagle Mark: "Wufu, this..."

"Though his words were venomous, some weren’t wrong. Those given to you by Emperor Yan may not be entirely trustworthy. If something happens, this can mobilize a few, as a safeguard for your life!" Wufu said seriously.

Ah Jiu pursed his lips, accepted the Eagle Mark, and wore it on his index finger.

"This assassination of the Royal Mother came under unclear circumstances; I think it might have much to do with you. On the journey back, you must be careful, guard against an ambush," Wufu continued, "I have people from Hua Wushuang here, enough manpower. I’m sending Chi Er and Xiao Liu to go back with you."

"This..."

"They are mine, also to pave the way for me back to Beiyan," Wufu winked cleverly.

Ah Jiu had no choice but to accept.

The situation’s urgency left them with little to say; all words seemed redundant. Ah Jiu solemnly entrusted Hua Wushuang to take good care of Wufu before leaving.

"Wufu, I’ll wait for you in Beiyan; we’ll meet in Beiyan," Ah Jiu deeply kissed Wufu and said as he mounted his horse.

"Take care!" Wufu waved.

This departure, the road full of difficulties, the greatest fear being those who do not want him to return or forcibly bring him back.

Ah Jiu rode away, while Wufu stood at the door, unmoving for a long time.

"Don’t worry. I will send messages ensuring the Eagle People are alert," Hua Wushuang stood beside her, promising.

Wufu listened, solemnly bowing to him: "Thank you."

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