Chapter 214 Part 2
"Mother, this is something my brother’s man risked his life to bring back. The longer we keep it with us, the higher the risk. Only by delivering it to the Crown Prince as soon as possible can we turn danger into safety,"
Uncle Li immediately nodded in agreement. The young lady was absolutely right. Considering the severity of the soldier’s injuries, he must have been pursued on his way here, which further indicates that someone is after this item. If so, wouldn’t that put the entire Jiumu Mansion in danger?
"Then why don’t we have Uncle Li take some people to deliver it? Wouldn’t that solve the problem?" Madam Xia still felt uneasy about her daughter taking on such a dangerous task.
Xia Zhiqian immediately grasped her mother’s hand, comforting her,
"Mother, we have to take a chance now. Perhaps this item is related to our brother’s safety at the Northern Border. I promise, once I arrive at the Crown Prince’s Mansion, I will plead with the Crown Prince to send people to escort me back safely. Please be assured."
When Madam Xia heard her son’s name, she became somewhat bewildered. Her son had sent the item from thousands of miles away, even using his personal token; all of these signaled the importance of the matter.
"Mother, please rest assured. I will have Uncle Li prepare several carriages, each heading in different directions. This way, the possibility of encountering danger can be significantly reduced."
Uncle Li immediately nodded in agreement.
"Miss, this is a good plan. There are three or four roads leading to the Crown Prince’s Mansion. I will arrange for four carriages to set off together."
Xia Zhiqian immediately nodded, and Uncle Li went to arrange the carriages. Several servants were awakened in the middle of the night, and without a word of complaint, they harnessed the carriages and waited at the side door.
Xia Zhiqian donned a black cloak, covering her entire face, as did a few maids, all similarly cloaked. Once they left the house, Xia Zhiqian boarded a carriage, which then sped off toward the direction of the Crown Prince’s Mansion.