Chapter 747 - The Curse (22) (1/2)
Ji Dynasty.
Wen Ru was sitting in Ji Cheng's study and was going through the doc.u.ments that were sent by the ministers for Ji Cheng to check. He sighed seeing the pile of doc.u.ments and murmured, ” Brother, where are you? I just hope wherever you are, you will be fine.”
It's been two days since Ji Cheng and Zhao Ming disappeared and Lu shi was also unconscious who is the sole witness of the events. They don't know what happened at the lakeside and how she ended up in that state. They even found Zhao Ming's shoes and Ji Cheng's accessories near the lakeside but other than that, they have no clue where they went.
The door of the study was pushed open and when he looked up he saw Feng Ju walking inside. ” Did you find something about His Majesty's disappearance? We need to hurry up and find him-
However, he swallowed his words when he saw Wen Xu walking behind Feng Ju with worried expressions. He glanced at Feng Ju who avoided his eye contact and held his head down.
He sighed and waved to him to leave the room. Wen Xu walked to Wen Ru and held him by the shoulders, ” Wen Ru, what is everyone talking about? Ji Cheng is missing? Is that true? Where is he, how can a grown man like him go missing?” She asked in puzzlement.
She wouldn't have found out about it if she hasn't heard the maids talking about it, she didn't believe it at first but upon hearing Wen Ru's words that he said to Feng Ju, her heart sank.
” Empress Dowager.” Wen Ru took a deep breath and said, ” Yes. His and Her Majesty are missing. It's been two days. We didn't inform you since we didn't want you to worry. But how did you find out about it?” He asked.
Wen Xu clutched her chest and stumbled back upon hearing his words. ” Aunt!” Wen Ru held her, to prevent her from falling.
” My son and Empress are missing for two days and you didn't even tell me? What...they will be fine, right? Wen Ru, we need to hurry up and find them. The rumors are spreading like fire in the palace about their disappearance. If these rumors went out of the palace, it can cause danger for the Empire.” She said worriedly.
Wen Ru pursed his lips and nodded. He knows the gravity of the situation, the disappearance of the sovereign is not a simple matter. If enemies find out about it, they can try to wage a war or if the public finds out about it, it can make them lose their trust in the power of the king. The news of Ji Cheng and Zhao Ming's disappearance can cause great chaos.
” Don't worry, Empress Dowager. I will do my best to find Her and His Majesty. My loyalty belongs to the Emperor, and to show my loyalty to the crown, I will do my everything to ensure his safety.” He said seriously, making Wen Xu calm down.
As they were talking, the door of the study was pushed open once again. ” Your Highness, Lu shi has regained consciousness.” Feng Ju announced, making Wen Ru sighed in relief.
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Wen Ru stared at the girl who was lying on the bed with a white bandage wrapped around her head. Her complexion was pale and sickly while her lips were dry and chapped. There were a few scratches on her hands and face that were treated by the medicinal paste.