nucmednet Chapter 317 Fengming Mountain
Chapter 317 Fengming Mountain
After Chu Ning'an and the prince walked out of the imperial study side by side, they both stopped at the same time, stared at each other, and raised the corners of their mouths slightly, revealing a smile of understanding.
Over the past three months, they've spent every day together, and it feels as if an invisible tacit understanding has quietly grown between them. From their perspectives on world affairs to their personal interests and hobbies, they share a surprising number of similarities. With such a rapport, how could one not feel a sense of regret for not meeting too late?
Coupled with the deep friendship between the fathers of both sides as a bond, naturally, they feel closer to each other than other people.
The two returned to the East Palace together and quickly gathered a group of staff and related personnel to make close arrangements for the upcoming trip to Jiangning.
Due to the urgency of the situation, time is extremely precious, and ensuring the safety of the prince is of paramount importance and cannot be taken lightly.
Everyone sat together, expressed their opinions, and discussed every detail repeatedly, striving to make sure everything was foolproof.
Before I knew it, the sky outside the window had gradually darkened. When the last ray of afterglow disappeared over the horizon, the hour of You had quietly slipped away.
After all matters were discussed, Chu Ning'an hurriedly bid farewell to the prince and rushed back to the princess's mansion without stopping.
The moment he stepped through the gates of the mansion, he could see from afar Ru Yue still sitting quietly in the hall, waiting for his return. Looking at that familiar figure, Chu Ning'an couldn't help but feel a deep sense of guilt.
He waved his hand for the servants to leave, then quickly walked over to Ru Yue and sat down, briefly explaining everything that had happened that day. After he finished, he looked deeply into her eyes and whispered, "Let's get married this time we come back."
He had repeated this sentence countless times, but each time Ru Yue cleverly evaded or brushed it off with various excuses. However, he was very different today. From his eyes, one could clearly sense the sincere and intense affection that was almost overflowing.
Ru Yue stared blankly at the man in front of her, feeling a little at a loss for a moment.
The words I had originally prepared to refuse or delay were now like a fishbone stuck in my throat, unable to be uttered smoothly no matter what...
The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a brilliant smile. She nodded without hesitation. Her bright eyes didn't hold a trace of shyness at all, instead, they glittered with a barely perceptible cunning light. She whispered, "I accept your proposal, but you must take me with you when you go to Jiangning this time."
After saying that, he winked mischievously.
The next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds and fell on the earth, covering the whole world with a layer of golden gauze.
After carefully disguising themselves, Chu Ning'an and Ru Yue left the Princess's Mansion as quietly as ghosts.
They did not choose to travel with the prince, but instead carefully fell behind the caravan disguised as the prince, keeping a distance neither too far nor too close, and following closely at a leisurely pace.
Along the way, they traveled day and night, rushing towards Jiangning without stopping.
Perhaps it was God's blessing that the journey was quite smooth and we did not encounter any accidents or dangerous situations along the way.
After three days of hard travel, they finally arrived at Fengming Town, which is under the jurisdiction of Jiangning County.
The town looked peaceful and tranquil, but when everyone stepped into the largest inn in the town, they were surprised to find that the business was extremely bleak. There was hardly a single guest in the huge lobby.
Chu Ning'an and the others quickly booked several rooms. After a short rest, Ru Yue gently walked to the counter, smiled, and asked the owner in a very gentle tone, "Boss, we're new here and don't know much about the situation here. Your town seems to be a prosperous place, but why are the streets so empty and deserted?"
What happened in the town was no longer a secret. The innkeeper was naturally well aware of it, knowing full well that it couldn't be concealed any longer, and if anything went wrong, he might be implicated.
So, he hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell the truth to avoid unnecessary trouble.
He glanced around warily, making sure no one else was noticing them. Then, lowering his voice, he said to the girl, "To be honest, girl, things have been pretty dicey in our town lately! Those goblins have been causing quite a stir! The folks from all over the surrounding area are terrified, and no one dares to go near this town. I advise you two not to go out at night, and even in broad daylight, try to avoid moving around as much as possible."
After saying this, the boss secretly felt lucky that his voice was soft enough not to attract other people's attention.
How could he know that these guests in front of him all possessed special skills and their hearing was many times better than that of ordinary people.
Ru Yue's face showed an expression of extreme surprise. She quickly took out a small piece of silver from her pocket and handed it to the boss. She showed great curiosity and asked, "Oh, how could such a terrible thing happen? Boss, please tell us what happened!"
When the boss saw the huge amount of silver in front of him, he felt a little embarrassed, but he couldn't help but reached out to take the silver.
However, he was a kind man. After receiving the money, he told several people in detail about all the strange things that had happened in the town in recent days, from beginning to end.
The general meaning is almost the same as the report submitted by the Jiangning County Magistrate, but because he had personally experienced these strange events, his description was more detailed and meticulous.
It turns out that on the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month, the sky would initially be filled with colorful clouds, dazzling and beautiful. However, as time passed, those clouds gradually turned a bright blood-red, eerie and terrifying.
At the same time, the water wells in the city began to boil and roll, as if stirred by a mysterious force.
Not only that, even the cats and dogs in the city seemed to be able to sense this strange atmosphere. They all curled up in fear and hid in their homes, not daring to step out of the door.
Especially the bursts of shrill cries coming from the back mountain, like the cries of a night owl, sharp and piercing, piercing people's hearts, causing both humans and animals to fall into extreme panic.
"Boss, could it be that such strange things only happen on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month?" Ru Yue opened her bright big eyes. Not only was there no fear in her eyes, but instead, there was a glint of excitement and curiosity. Seeing her eager look, it was obvious that she wanted to explore the root cause and find out the truth.
"Girl, just these first and fifteenth days of the lunar month have been enough to torment us!" The boss was trembling with fear as he spoke. A thin layer of mist appeared in his eyes that were originally filled with fear. It seemed that the scene at that time had left him with an indelible and terrible memory.
At this moment, Chu Ning quietly walked over to Ru Yue and asked softly, "Boss, where did those colorful clouds and the shrill voice first appear?"
"Fengming Mountain, all these strange things started there, right at the entrance to town. Especially the boiling well, which is most intense right there." The boss was filled with fear over this series of bizarre events, living in constant dread and anxiety. Suddenly, he seemed to have found a breakthrough, as if the long-suppressed panic had finally found an outlet, allowing him to let out freely.