Chapter 1451 - 1445

Chapter 1451: Chapter 1445

The sun rises in the east, heralding another clear day.

Inside Tu Su Mansion, Xin Lin had a good night’s sleep. Upon awakening, she found Tu Suxuan already waiting outside.

"Third sister, quickly, we must go to the Crown Prince Mansion."

Tu Suxuan appeared somewhat anxious, a bluish hue lingering in his eyes, suggesting he hadn’t slept well all night.

"Big brother, what happened? Did something happen to our second brother?"

Xin Lin hurriedly asked.

"There was a major incident at the Haotian Platform..."

Tu Suxuan looked around to make sure there were no ears nearby before speaking in a lowered voice.

"Last night, the lamps at the Haotian Platform were illuminated all night."

After Zhu Zhiyao and the others retreated last night, Tu Suxuan settled Xin Lin and considered the matter, feeling something was off.

Zhu Zhiyao and his group’s retreat was too swift, which was uncharacteristic of them.

Now that Prince Yuan is injured, the Fourth Prince and his cohort have remained ambitious.

Moreover, they have skilled individuals like Bai You and Sikong Ran assisting them; it should have been impossible for them to withdraw without causing unrest in Tu Su Mansion.

Yet, they had retreated so easily, leaving Tu Suxuan feeling suspicious.

He feared this matter might be related to Prince Yuan.

He knew Prince Yuan had to ignite all the lamps on the Haotian Platform before noon the next day. After nightfall, Tu Suxuan kept a constant vigil on the situation at the Haotian Platform.

From evening until 7 p.m., Tu Suxuan stood at a high vantage point, observing the state of the lamps at Haotian Platform.

Starting from the forty-third level, the lamps were extinguished.

Over several hours, only one lamp was lit.

Tu Suxuan couldn’t help but feel nervous for Prince Yuan, knowing that at this pace, there was no way Prince Yuan could reignite all the lamps before noon the next day.

Yet, only the Emperor and the host could light the lamps at Haotian Platform. Even if he wanted to assist, he couldn’t help Prince Yuan.

Helplessly, he could only watch from afar.

But around midnight, the lamps at Haotian Platform began to flicker, bright yet dimming, as though they might extinguish at any moment.

This situation lasted for most of the night.

Not only that, but suddenly, the sky was enveloped by a dark mist. Under the shadows of the night, the lamps at Haotian Platform dimmed significantly.

Yet, just after dawn, the lamps at Haotian Platform suddenly lit up.

All forty-nine levels were aglow.

"The lamps at Haotian Platform symbolize Fuzhou’s national fortune, so they must be lit, representing prosperity." Tu Suxuan explained.

"Then it’s good that all forty-nine lamps are illuminated. Our second brother’s mission is, in that case, completed." Xin Lin questioned, puzzled.

"Third sister, you are not aware. Those lamps aren’t ordinary; they are True Essence Fire, only ignitable with True Qi. Given our second brother’s current injured state, it’s impossible for him to ignite that many in one night. This matter is not ordinary; I worry he might be in trouble."

Seeing the situation amiss, Tu Suxuan dispatched someone to the Haotian Platform early in the morning.

But Haotian Platform had already been sealed off.

No matter the inquiries, Tu Suxuan couldn’t uncover what had happened.

He was very worried about Prince Yuan, but fortunately, moments ago, a carriage from the Crown Prince Mansion arrived, inviting Xin Lin and Tu Suxuan over for a gathering.

This indicated that Prince Yuan was unharmed.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go and see. I haven’t seen our second brother in a long time, and I miss him with anticipation."

Xin Lin, too, had been wanting to ask about the Haotian Platform matter.

The siblings boarded the carriage and swiftly headed towards the Crown Prince Mansion.

Meanwhile, at the same time, within a large residence in Wangjing City...