Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 789 The General Dies After a Hundred Battles (First Update)
Ye Chutang nodded slightly, "I have long admired your name, Your Excellency."

The princess sighed softly, looked out the window, and a deep sadness welled up in her eyes as if she were thinking of something, but it quickly disappeared.

“Yan Chuan looks quite like him; if you saw him, you would recognize him at a glance.”

Ye Chutang did not stay at the Princess's residence for long. After helping her with her medicine and talking for a while, she took Xiao Wu back.

Marquis Dingbei has not returned to the capital for many years, and I imagine he must have something to say to the Princess.

Ye Chutang did not want to disturb her.

The carriage slowly drove through the street, which was still quite deserted.

Firstly, it's because of the national mourning; secondly... rumors have been circulating recently, and the situation in the capital is quite tense.

Suddenly, a man on horseback galloped in from outside the city, shouting loudly.

"Urgent report from the border—!"

Ye Chutang's heart stirred, and she immediately lifted the curtain.

Xiao Wu also curiously peeked out.

—The border? Could it be news from Fourth Brother?
The soldier rode his horse and quickly passed by them.

Ye Chutang caught a faint scent of blood, and her heart sank.

This soldier came from the south.

Without the slightest hesitation, she declared, "Turn around and go to the palace!"

The coachman hesitated for a moment, but immediately did as he was told, cracking the whip and turning the carriage around, heading towards the palace!
……

Although Ye Chutang can now freely enter and leave the palace, the process is still quite complicated.

When she arrived at the Imperial Study, urgent reports from the border had already been delivered to Xiao Chengqi's desk.

"Miss Ye, please wait a moment. His Majesty is currently discussing matters with the Marquis of Dingbei, his son, and several other officials."

The palace maid glanced at the sky as she spoke.

"It's hot and humid, why don't you go and rest first..."

"No need."

Ye Chutang shook her head.
"I will wait here."

Seeing her expression, the palace maid knew that she couldn't be persuaded, so she responded with a nod and said no more.

The door to the Imperial Study was tightly closed.

Xiao Wu held Ye Chutang's hand, pursed his lips, and looked confused and puzzled.

Why is my sister in such a hurry?
Could it be because of that urgent border report?

But that person was faster than them. Logically speaking, they should have been inside for quite a while, so why hadn't they come out yet? They were standing far away, and could only vaguely hear what sounded like people talking and arguing inside, but they couldn't make out the details.

Xiao Wu couldn't help but lean closer to Ye Chutang.

Noticing her nervousness, Ye Chutang lowered her head, pulled her into his arms, and gently stroked her head.

Just then, the door was finally opened.

squeak-

A tall figure strode out first, but froze when he saw Ye Chutang standing outside.

"Yanchuan! Don't act rashly—"

Xiao Chengqi's voice came from inside the house, filled with helplessness and urgency.

Ye Chutang looked up and met Shen Yanchuan's eyes as he came out.

Her unease grew stronger.

Chen Songshi and several others followed him out, seemingly still trying to persuade him.

"Yan Chuan, you—"

Everyone saw Ye Chutang, and the sound was instantly cut off.

Ye Chutang greeted them, but they all looked away.

The palace servant looked embarrassed. "...Miss Ye has been waiting here for quite a while..."

Ye Chutang looked at Shen Yanchuan one last time.

"Sir."

She spoke calmly.
"Is there any news you can share with me?"

Shen Yanchuan's brows furrowed slightly.

Immediately, he stepped down the steps and stood in front of Ye Chutang.

His Adam's apple bobbed.
"Urgent report from Southwest China—"

"Yanchuan!" Chen Songshi's eyes showed reluctance.

Shen Yanchuan did not turn around.

"Although it is a military report, it concerns the Ye family, so I have no choice but to speak out."

His thin lips moved slightly, his voice lowered, and he spoke each word clearly.

"Ten thousand Nanhu troops launched a surprise attack on Duzhou. Ye Yunfeng led three thousand soldiers to defend the city for half a month. Finally, five days ago, he retreated more than fifty li from the enemy and died in battle outside Duzhou!"