Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

Chapter 556 Things are different now

"Yes!" Another soldier responded and quickly conveyed the message to his superiors.

As the news spread, the capital city entered a state of high alert, the city gates were closed, and entry and exit required strict checks.

After a long search, if the fourth prince is not found, everyone will be punished. People thought he had fled the capital, but they didn't expect him to still be in the city.

The servants of the Jiang Mansion heard the news while they were out purchasing and hurried back to the mansion.

Ye Yunzi's face turned serious when she heard the news: "Are there many more patrolling officers and soldiers in the city?"

"That's right, even the city gates are surrounded by water!" Yu Shu nodded in confirmation.

Ye Yunzi frowned and thought, the officers and soldiers were making such a big fuss, obviously to capture an important person. And the only person who could make the officers and soldiers pay so much attention to him was probably the missing fourth prince.

"Could it be that the Fourth Prince is still in the capital?"

She was shocked. No one would have thought that the Fourth Prince did not flee far away. So, what was his purpose in staying in the capital?

Baili Ye had managed to escape capture and had taken refuge in a new hideout, but he was saddened and angry at the loss of several of his loyal guards during the raid.

"Who leaked our location?" Baili Ye's face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm.

If it weren't for the heroic resistance of his guards, he would have been captured by the officers and soldiers. Now, his first task is to find the informer.

"Go investigate and find the traitor!" He slammed his hand on the table, his voice low but full of determination.

"Yes, Your Highness." The followers quickly dispersed after receiving the order.

Baili Ye was so angry that his liver almost hurt and his teeth were chattering.

He had encountered obstacles everywhere along the way, and now the soldiers were chasing him to the capital. His whereabouts were exposed, which meant that the soldiers would conduct a strict search of the entire city, and future operations would be more difficult.

"Damn it!" he cursed under his breath.

It was not until nightfall that the attendant returned and reported: "We have found out that the informer is Doctor Wang."

Upon hearing the news, Baili Ye clenched his fists, veins bulged, and his face was full of anger.

"Doctor Wang, it was actually him! How dare he betray me!"

Looking back, when he was the fourth prince, he had given a lot of support to Imperial Physician Wang. Imperial Physician Wang's current status was all due to his help.

At that time, Doctor Wang was loyal to him and willing to serve him, but now he has betrayed him.

"That old thief!" Baili Ye was furious. He wished he could find Doctor Wang immediately and kill this traitor with one sword.

"Your Highness, the capital is under martial law and movement is inconvenient. If we continue to stay here, we might be discovered again. It is better to leave the capital temporarily and avoid the limelight."

"Bang!" Baili Ye punched the table.

Leave? No, he couldn't leave. Once he left the capital, he didn't know when he would be able to return. He might have to live a life of hiding in the future.

He needed the military support of Kaifeng to help him achieve his greater ambitions.

"I want to see Kui Shili." Baili Ye stood up, his eyes revealing firm determination.

Now that he had made the decision, he set out to look for Kui Shili without any hesitation.

The capital city was brightly lit at night, and officers and soldiers patrolled with torches in hand.

Baili Ye tried his best to avoid the search and arrived at the northern Liujie District. This place is usually not under the jurisdiction of the soldiers, but tonight is unusual, and there are also teams patrolling.

Baili Ye's face was gloomy. He quickened his pace, walked into the inn, and took off his hat.

The shopkeeper looked up and saw that it was him. He smiled and said, "Your Highness, what is the matter that brings you here so late at night?"

"I want to see Kui Shili." Baili Ye said coldly, without any intention of being polite.

The shopkeeper looked at his expression, still smiling, and said calmly: "My master has gone to bed. Please wait here for a moment. I will go and inform him."

After saying that, he went upstairs, leaving Baili Ye standing alone in the hall.

Baili Ye clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white from the force, his face was filled with anger and anxiety, but he suppressed his emotions and waited without saying a word.

Finally, the innkeeper came back and said softly, "My lord, please come to the moon room for a chat."

Baili Ye ignored the shopkeeper, snorted coldly, and walked straight upstairs. The shopkeeper looked at his back, his smile gradually disappeared, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

The Fourth Prince used to be so glorious, but now he is like a dog that has lost the favor of his master and has to bow his head and ask for help.

If he were still at his peak, the arrival of the Fourth Prince would surely attract attention.

However, things are different now, and he has to beg for help in order to borrow soldiers. The shopkeeper sneered and returned to the counter to continue wiping the scimitar in his hand.

When Baili Ye arrived at the door of Mingyuejian, he pushed it open without hesitation.

Inside the house, Kui Shili was lazily leaning on the back of a chair, as if he had just been awakened from his sleep, with a slightly frowned brow and a cold look in his eyes. A beautiful maid was squatting beside him massaging his legs.

Kui Shili just glanced at Baili Ye who had intruded, without blaming him. Instead, he said slowly, "It's so late, what's making you so anxious?"

Then he added: "Have you thought about it? If you have other requests, please go back."

Faced with Kui Shili's indifferent attitude, Baili Ye felt his chest tightness, his breathing became rapid, and his eyes turned red due to suppressed anger.

It felt like a fire was burning in his heart, and his body was shaking slightly with anger.

The room was eerily quiet, with only the sound of the maid's gentle massage.

After a long time, Baili Ye gritted his teeth and said, "I agree. As long as you lend me the army of Kaifeng, I will hand Yue'er over to you."

Hearing this, Kui Shili smiled, sat up straight and looked at the other person seriously.

"You made a wise choice," he said.

At this moment, Baili Ye could almost feel his heart bleeding. He knew that he was doing this for a greater purpose, in order to protect Baili Yue from any harm in the future.

He wanted to protect her and not let anyone bully her, but at this moment he had no choice. Before taking back his kingdom, he could only hide himself and could not show his true face to others.

"Yue'er, I'm sorry!" He apologized silently in his heart.

"When I become the emperor, I will make Kui Shili pay the price. Then I will be able to protect you forever!"

Baili Ye stared at Kui Shili, his eyes bloodshot, and his words were cold and firm:

"I can hand Yue'er over to you, but you must ensure her safety. If she is harmed in the slightest, I will never forgive you! Remember my words!"

Kui Shili chuckled a few times, with a hint of unruliness in his tone: "I want the Thirteenth Princess just to make sure that Your Highness will keep his promise. With her in hand, I can rest assured."

Baili Ye clenched his fists and remained silent.

"Once Your Highness has fulfilled his promise, I will release the Thirteenth Princess as promised."

Kui Shili raised his lips slightly: "Don't worry, I will treat her with courtesy and make sure she is unharmed."

"You must remember what you said!" Baili Ye said coldly.