The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 196 The Ice Coffin! Ye Jiuchen's Father and Mother

Ye Jiuchen stood at the door, his hand already on it, about to push the door open when it was suddenly opened from the inside.

Crown Prince Ye Jingchu strode out, a hint of surprise and confusion on his face. "Regent, what brings you here?" he asked calmly.

Ye Jiuchen's eyes were sharp as an eagle's as he stared intently at Ye Jingchu. "I have received a secret report that an imperial traitor is hiding here. I request Your Highness's cooperation in the investigation."

Ye Jingchu's heart tightened, and his brows furrowed slightly, but he maintained a calm and composed expression on the surface.

A faint smile played on his lips as he said, "I will naturally cooperate fully. Men, search!"

At his command, the guards behind him immediately sprang into action, quickly dispersing to begin a thorough search of the entire Crown Prince's residence.

Ye Jiuchen stood quietly to the side, his sharp gaze fixed on everything that was happening before him.

His intuition told him that this place must be hiding some unspeakable secret.

Ye Jingchu stood there without changing his expression, watching a group of people busily searching his mansion.

He sneered inwardly, thinking: You guys keep searching, I want to see what results you can come up with!

"master!"

An Ye searched the area but found nothing, then shook his head at Ye Jiu Chen.

Ye Jiuchen frowned deeply. He was now certain that Wan'er was in the Crown Prince's residence.

"Keep searching. I refuse to believe we can't find it." Ye Jiuchen's voice was icy, his eyes filled with majesty.

Nightfall was filled with fear, but he forced himself to remain calm. "How long are they going to search? Is the Regent deliberately making things difficult for me?"

At this moment, a guard rushed over and whispered a few words in Ye Jiuchen's ear.

Ye Jiuchen's expression changed, and his gaze shot towards Ye Jingchu with piercing intensity. "So that's how it is. Your Highness, you have quite the methods."

After saying that, he turned and left with his men. Ye Jingchu breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground. He knew he had escaped death this time, but he was afraid he wouldn't be so lucky in the future...

Upon returning to the palace, Ye Jiuchen immediately summoned his trusted confidants to discuss the matter. He realized that Ye Jingchu had become the biggest obstacle to his search for Wan'er.

"Your Highness, we must find a way to get rid of Ye Jingchu, otherwise Miss Wan'er may be in danger," a trusted aide said.

Ye Jiuchen nodded. "I understand, but we can't act rashly now. Ye Jingchu is the Crown Prince after all, and we need to find the right opportunity and evidence."

After some discussion, they decided to first secretly investigate Ye Jingchu's whereabouts and background to find a breakthrough. At the same time, they would intensify their search for Wan'er, leaving no clue unexplored.

In the days that followed, Ye Jiuchen actively prepared a plan to deal with Ye Jingchu while simultaneously expanding his search area, hoping to find Wan'er as soon as possible.

However, as time went by, there was still no news of Wan'er.

Ye Jiuchen was extremely anxious, knowing that the longer the time dragged on, the more dangerous Wan'er's situation would become!

After returning to the Prince's residence, Ye Jiuchen immediately gathered a group of trusted subordinates and secretly arranged for them to conduct comprehensive surveillance of the Crown Prince's residence, leaving no stone unturned.

Ye Jiuchen knew that only by keeping track of his opponent's movements could he remain invincible in this power struggle.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Jiuchen rushed to a mysterious palace.

This palace was located deep within the royal residence, surrounded by dense forests and winding paths, making it difficult for ordinary people to find. As Ye Jiuchen pushed open the palace gates, a bone-chilling cold swept over him.

"What a beautiful night scene! You've certainly got some tricks up your sleeve. How dare you disturb my resting place! Go and get some more ice!"

Ye Jiuchen cursed under his breath. He strode into the palace and saw that the temperature inside was extremely low. The walls were made of ice blocks, crystal clear and exuding a cold aura.

Ye Jiuchen's personal guard, An Ye, followed him into the palace, and the two carefully observed their surroundings.

Suddenly, An Ye pointed to the wall and said, "Master, look!" Ye Jiuchen looked in the direction An Ye was pointing and saw that the ice around them had clearly shown signs of melting.

"The Crown Prince is indeed resourceful, far more so than his useless father. The fact that he was able to discover this place shows that the power behind him is not just what it appears on the surface!"

Ye Jiuchen said coldly, his tone filled with anger and vigilance. He knew all too well that Ye Jingchu's influence had infiltrated places he hadn't anticipated, and if he didn't take immediate action, the consequences would be unimaginable.

As Ye Jiuchen spoke, he quickened his pace and walked into the palace. In the center of the palace stood two enormous ice coffins.

In one of the ice coffins, a woman lay quietly, her face serene, as if she had simply fallen asleep.

The woman looked very young, even younger than Ye Jiuchen! She lay quietly in the ice coffin, as if she had simply fallen asleep.

In another ice coffin lay a middle-aged man who looked very old, with the marks of time deeply etched on his face.

"Mother! Your son has come to see you!" Ye Jiuchen said softly, his eyes filled with longing for his mother.

Then, he walked to another ice coffin, gazed lovingly at his father inside, and slowly said, "Old man, your son has come to see you! Your eldest son has tried to kill me time and time again, and I have spared his life countless times. But this time, his son has actually kidnapped the woman I love, and this time I really don't want to hold back anymore!"

Ye Jiuchen spoke to the person inside the ice coffin, his tone revealing firmness and determination.

Ye Jiuchen gazed firmly at his parents in the ice coffin, secretly vowing to protect his loved ones.

He knew he bore a heavy responsibility: not only to avenge his parents, but also to protect everything around him. At this moment, his heart was filled with unwavering resolve; he was determined never to tolerate any behavior that would harm those he loved.

He turned to An Ye behind him and said, "An Ye, immediately send people to keep a close watch on the Crown Prince's residence. Wan'er is definitely connected to the Crown Prince."

Ye Jiuchen's voice carried a hint of coldness. He knew that he had to take action now to prevent Wan'er from being harmed in any way.

An Ye nodded, indicating that he understood Ye Jiuchen's meaning. He then quickly left the ice chamber to begin arranging the relevant matters.

"Yes, Master!"

After receiving Ye Jiuchen's order, An Ye immediately turned and left to gather his men.

Ye Jiuchen sat quietly on the ground, his eyes flashing with determination and resolve.

He recalled the painful experience of losing Wan'er in his previous life and secretly vowed that he would never let such a thing happen again in this life.

Meanwhile, Ye Jingchu appeared anxious and uneasy in the Crown Prince's residence. He knew that Ye Jiuchen would not let him off easily and he had to come up with a solution.

"Damn it, you bastard..."

Ye Jingchu was venting his anger in the study. He was quite surprised that Ye Jiuchen had come to him so quickly. He couldn't help but wonder, who had leaked the information?

Just as he was racking his brains, a figure quietly slipped into his room.

"Oh, throwing a tantrum!"

The sudden sound made Ye Jingchu look up. After seeing who it was, he hurriedly straightened his clothes and then flicked his sleeves.

"What are you doing here? Did you come to laugh at me?"

Ye Jingchu glared at the man in black in front of him, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure.

The mysterious man in black chuckled softly, a laugh as melodious and clear as a nightingale's song, reminiscent of blooming flowers in spring, exuding a captivating fragrance. The voice was alluring and enchanting, clearly belonging to a woman.

"How could I? I love you so much, how could I laugh at you?" the mysterious woman said softly, her tone revealing a hint of tenderness and care.

The mysterious woman swayed gracefully, like a butterfly in flight, and walked lightly to Ye Jingchu.

Without hesitation, she sat directly on Ye Jingchu's lap, as if they shared a special understanding.

A slender hand encircled Ye Jingchu's neck, like soft vines entwining around it, adding a sense of intimacy.

With her other hand, she gently stroked Ye Jingchu's face, the movement soft and delicate, as warm as a spring breeze.

"Such a beautiful face, it doesn't look good when you frown..." the woman said in a coquettish voice, her eyes full of tenderness and love.