Chapter 31 Wen Zan
Zheng Congyuan had returned to the Crown Prince’s Mansion from the Imperial Palace when it was already deep into the night. Steward Hu had prepared hot water early since His Highness hadn’t returned for an entire day and night due to the ritual affairs, which really were exhausting.
After Zheng Congyuan had washed up and was ready to rest, he noticed an extra piece of letter paper on his desk. The unique paper envelope immediately revealed the sender. Steward Hu stepped back with a smile, and though he hadn’t delivered it to His Highness in time, he hoped that seeing it now would help him sleep well.
Zheng Congyuan picked up the envelope while Qi Ling carefully dried his still-wet black hair.
A rabbit that was roughly perceptible, with the final few strokes drawn impatiently — this must have been after several unsatisfactory attempts, and she was too lazy to draw it over again. Zheng Congyuan smiled helplessly; only she would dare to send such a drawing as if it were something serious.
Zheng Congyuan dropped the envelope, indeed feeling tired. The affairs in the palace would only intensify before the ritual ceremony, and Mage Huo Yi was not an easy person to deal with.
"Your Highness, Left Censor-in-Chief Lord Zhao has been waiting outside the Crown Prince’s Mansion for half a day and refuses to leave," Qi Yu came in. He was reluctant to report, but Zhao Huishen was stubborn like a bull – he would not leave without seeing the Crown Prince.
Steward Hu gave Qi Yu a reproachful look. Couldn’t this matter wait until tomorrow? No wonder His Highness had opinions about you two; you lack discernment.
"Let him in," Zheng Congyuan said as he placed the drawing in the drawer, along with the distinct dark pink envelope.
"This humble official pays respects to Your Highness," Zhao Huishen entered with firm steps and knelt in the parlor.
"Lord Zhao, please rise. Is there something urgent this late?"
"Your Highness, I indeed bring an urgent matter. The Second Prince has employed the Imperial Forest Guard’s guards and, within two days, kidnapped twenty young men and women from Zejun County, even brazenly entering homes to seize them, it’s simply..."