Prince Qi looked haggard, evidently having had no proper rest for several days. This suppression had not gone smoothly. Gunpowder – damnation – gunpowder had been discovered during the operation. The Imperial court had always maintained strict control over it; had it not been for the discovery during this suppression, the thought of the possible consequences was terrifying.
These people had prepared their escape routes early on. They had ships ready to flee by sea. By the time it was discovered, it was too late; they had already boarded the ship. To let even one escape would mean a flaw in the Emperor's plan, yet inadvertently, he had overlooked someone, and Rongchuan had taken a ship to pursue them – at sea no less!
Just thinking about it made Prince Qi's heart lurch. He had cursed them already, but now, there was no use talking, "What are you doing still kneeling here? Get up and continue the search at once. If the Princely Heir is not found, you will all face the consequences."
