eurekapd Chapter 122 Leave My Camp!
Chapter 122 Leave My Camp!
Pei Yunjing rode a tall and mighty steed, galloping like the wind.
The golden sunlight shone generously upon him, especially on the sword hanging at his waist, which gleamed and reflected a dazzling light.
His deep, sharp eyes, like two sharp arrows poised to be released, shot straight at the soldiers standing guard outside the camp.
As the crisp, powerful sound of horses' hooves approached from afar, Pei Yunjing could clearly see the tense expressions on the faces of the officers and soldiers.
Finally, Pei Yunjing reined in his horse, bringing it to a steady stop a short distance in front of the group.
In an instant, the horse's hooves kicked up a cloud of dust that spread like smoke and mist.
Pei Yunjing sat upright on his horse, looking down at the leading soldier. His voice was icy cold, seemingly devoid of any emotion.
"Whose orders are you acting on? Don't you know that this is my prince's camp?"
The soldier looked up at the imposing sixth prince and a hint of surprise crossed his mind.
In his memory, the sixth prince had always been extremely humble and polite at occasions such as palace banquets;
Moreover, he always followed closely behind Consort De, leaving the impression of being nothing more than a gentle prince with a mild temperament and no threat whatsoever.
But seeing it with his own eyes at this moment, he found that Pei Yunjing's entire demeanor had undergone a tremendous change.
The composure and calmness emanating from his very bones, along with his innate nobility and majesty, were so strong that it was impossible for anyone to feel the slightest bit of contempt.
Pei Yunjing snorted coldly, his gaze fixed intently on the soldier, and said in a cold voice:
"For my safety? Then you should tell me what kind of danger could possibly make you come all this way, sneaking around like this?"
If you can't give a proper explanation, don't blame me for punishing you for dereliction of duty!
The officer's heart tightened, and he quickly bowed and replied:
"Your Highness, we have recently received a secret report that a group of unidentified individuals have been frequently active in the vicinity and seem to have some designs on you."
Therefore, we have been ordered by our superiors to secretly come here to strengthen the defenses of this place, just in case.
Upon hearing this, Pei Yunjing's expression softened slightly, but the doubt in his eyes had not completely disappeared, and he pressed on:
"If this is the case, why was there no prior notice sent to me, Your Highness?"
Furthermore, where did this so-called secret intelligence come from? Is there any conclusive evidence to prove the existence of these people and their intentions?
The officers wiped the sweat from their brows and stammered, "This...this intelligence report was obtained through special channels, and we haven't received any conclusive evidence yet."
But this matter concerns His Highness's safety, and the higher-ups are worried that leaks would alert the enemy, so they have decided to act in secrecy first.
???
safety?
What a clever covert operation!
Pei Yunjing snorted coldly, his eyes growing even colder:
"Concern for safety? Then I'd like to hear how you plan to ensure my safety outside my camp?"
Suddenly, his eyes sharpened, clearly indicating that he didn't buy into this argument:
"A secret report? Which department's secret report? Show it to this prince!"
If there is no evidence, this constitutes trespassing on military grounds and disrupting the morale of our troops. What is your punishment?
The officers and soldiers looked troubled. They did not have any concrete evidence and were only following orders. Now, faced with Pei Yunjing's questioning, they could not give a reasonable explanation.
"Sixth Prince, we...we were indeed acting under orders, but we don't know which department gave us the secret report." The soldier's voice trailed off, knowing his situation was extremely awkward.
Pei Yunjing sneered, leaped off his horse, and strode resolutely toward the soldiers:
"In that case, I, the prince, will now give you an order: immediately evacuate my camp. Without my written permission, no one is to approach any closer."
Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude. "
The officers and soldiers exchanged glances, knowing that the matter could not be resolved peacefully and that they had no choice but to retreat temporarily.
The leading officer bowed solemnly to Pei Yunjing once more, then carefully led his men to retreat slowly.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, secretly glad that they hadn't had a direct conflict with the popular sixth prince.
You must understand that with the Sixth Prince's current status and influence in the court, if they were truly angered, these lowly underlings would probably be unable to withstand his wrath.
Now, everyone in the capital knows that the Sixth Prince has returned from the distant Central Plains and successfully quelled the long-standing drought.
His actions not only saved countless people from dire straits, but also won him the heartfelt love and support of the people.
Furthermore, the Emperor now favors him greatly and entrusts him with important responsibilities, which has led to the Sixth Prince's growing prestige in the court.
Therefore, whether they were high-ranking officials or ordinary people, they all held this rising prince in high esteem and dared not offend him in the slightest.
Pei Yunjing stood quietly in place, watching the soldiers gradually walk away until they disappeared from sight.
Then he turned around and walked steadily toward the camp.
Sunlight fell on his handsome face, illuminating his already deep, ocean-like eyes, making them appear even more unfathomable.
Very strange!
As he walked, he pondered to himself who was so bold as to set up such a massive formation outside his camp.
This was clearly not a coincidence; someone must be manipulating everything behind the scenes.
He was determined to investigate the truth and find out who was stirring up trouble in the shadows.
Before long, Pei Yunjing returned to his tent.
Just as he was about to take a short rest, the phoenix bronze mirror on the table suddenly emitted a clear and melodious sound.
Immediately afterwards, a soft, sweet voice came from the mirror:
"Brother Yun Jing, come quick, come quick!"
Pei Yunjing looked up at the sound and saw Niannian in the bronze mirror waving her chubby little hands excitedly, her delicate face beaming with a triumphant smile.
Seeing Nian Nian's adorable appearance, Pei Yun Jing's tense expression softened instantly, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a doting smile.
He strode to the phoenix bronze mirror and asked softly:
"What's wrong, Niannian? Did you find something good again?"