Wang Chong thought, Good thing I never used Ma You's identity. There's something unlucky about that identity!
He asked casually, "What's happening with the Prince of Yan? Why pull away an able officer like Constable Li when you're in the middle of a major case?"
Li Qingge sighed and said, "The Eagle Letter found on Tie Mole bore the signatures of only six grassland chieftains. But as far as I know, twelve chieftains of the Eighteen Tribes of the Grasslands have now signed it, and at least two hundred and thirty grassland experts have entered the Central Plains from every direction, intending to abduct the Prince of Yan beyond the frontier. His Highness doesn't have enough experts around him. He wanted to return to Chang'an at short notice, but after hearing that grassland experts had already blocked the roads, he didn't dare set out rashly. It's not just me. I'm afraid the members of the Chrysanthemum-Slaying Alliance will also be summoned in a few days."
Wang Chong was about to ask, "Why haven't they summoned me?" Then he understood and could not help smiling wryly. His identity and origins were unclear. For ordinary purposes, probably no one would investigate, but when it came to protecting the Empress's son, he was not quite trustworthy enough.
Li Qingge did not even go to see Su Luoyan or Lu Moniang. After explaining matters to Wang Chong, he hurried away.
Wang Chong, however, hurried out to tell Su Luoyan and Lu Moniang about it.
Su Luoyan's expression changed slightly when she heard. "Sister Lu and I probably can't remain here. We must leave as soon as possible."
Slightly surprised, Wang Chong asked, "Why is that?"
Lu Moniang sighed. "His Highness the Prince of Yan is extremely lustful, and his reputation is somewhat unsavory. If