Chapter 381: Chapter 381 Cross-Dressed Female General VS Stunning Vixen (Part Three) Chapter 381: Chapter 381 Cross-Dressed Female General VS Stunning Vixen (Part Three) The maid noticed the urgency on Her Royal Highness the Princess’s face and thought she was worried about General Fu’s safety. She quickly reassured her with a smile, “Your Highness, you needn’t worry about the Deputy General. Isn’t he the new War God of our Heavenly Fate Dynasty? How could those few scoundrels ever hope to harm the General?”
Jiang Shuhe felt a void in her heart.
Seeing her somewhat dazed expression, the maid thought she was still worried about Fu Yunzhen and comforted her with a smile, “Your Highness, there’s no need for concern. General Fu has already entered the Capital City to meet with His Majesty. It is said that he even captured several of the assassins. You don’t have to worry.”
“What did you say?” Jiang Shuhe was shocked. He had actually captured people? Those incompetents!
The maid was somewhat puzzled.
Jiang Shuhe closed her eyes tightly, “Leave me. I wish to be alone for a while.”
The maid did not understand but still obeyed her orders and withdrew.
Once the maid had left, Jiang Shuhe collapsed weakly in her chair.
Now, all she could hope for was that those people would keep their mouths shut and not expose her.
Gu Shengyin went to the hall to see His Majesty.
The Emperor had also heard about her being attacked upon entering the city and, wishing to show his concern for his beloved subject, was immediately outraged. He not only ordered a thorough investigation but also bestowed countless treasures to console Gu Shengyin.
After a mutual display of sympathy between monarch and subject, Gu Shengyin, laden with rewards, prepared to return to her residence.
As she followed a eunuch toward the exit of the Imperial Palace, Gu Shengyin’s attention was captured by a palanquin.
There were not many in the palace who were privileged to use such a means of transport, and moreover, judging by its design, this was not the style used by the women of the Harem.
As she pondered this, the palanquin passed by her, and at that moment, a gust of wind allowed her a fleeting glimpse of a pale and distinguished profile.
Noticing her gaze, the little eunuch guiding her whispered, “General Fu might not know, but that is His Royal Highness Prince Rong’s palanquin. His Royal Highness only recently returned to the palace. You were leading troops in battle at that time.”
Gu Shengyin withdrew her gaze, smiling as she said, “Thank you for clarifying that for me.”
Prince Rong, Jiang Huan, a character who was only briefly mentioned a few times in the original story.
Prince Rong was the youngest son of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor’s full brother. Born with inherent health issues, even the Imperial Physician had not dared to guarantee his survival.
It was then that a high-ranking monk from Fayan Temple suggested that they entrust Prince Rong to the temple for fostering, to seek the Buddha’s blessing. The Empress Dowager believed in this and placed Prince Rong in Fayan Temple as a lay disciple.
Unexpectedly, Prince Rong’s health actually began to improve by the day while in the temple.
To this day, although his constitution was still weaker than that of ordinary people, there was no longer a constant threat to his life.
The Emperor, pitying his frail younger brother and considering their significant age difference, doted on Prince Rong almost like a son, even more so than on his own princes.
In terms of favor and affection, Prince Rong was at the very top in the Imperial City, and when discussing the most untouchable person in the palace, Prince Rong was often the first to be mentioned.
Yet Gu Shengyin slowly curled her lips into a smile, “Who would have thought, that on my first day back in the Capital City, I would encounter my lover.”
On the other side, Prince Rong, Jiang Huan, was also thinking about Gu Shengyin, whom he had just seen.
He had always heard of this Deputy General, yet had never met her.
Having seen her for the first time today, he could never have imagined that such a young General… could be so… captivating.