Royal Palace.

Near the East Palace.

"Commander Xiao, are you specially waiting for me?"

Hu Fei looked at Xiao Qi who was walking towards him quickly and asked with a smile.

"I've met Marquis Jiu'an."

"Your guess is correct. His Royal Highness knows that you have been summoned into the palace by His Majesty, and has been waiting for you nearby."

Xiao Qi first bowed respectfully, then nodded and said.

"Lead the way."

Hu Fei smiled and said.

Xiao Qi agreed and immediately led the way.

Soon, Hu Fei followed Xiao Qi through several lanes and came to a garden.

Looking from a distance, Prince Zhu Biao was standing alone in front of a bush of flowers, with his hands behind his back, seemingly deep in thought.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Marquis Jiu'an has arrived."

Xiao Qi came to a place three steps behind Zhu Biao and stood there, bowed respectfully and said.

Hearing Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao came back to his senses and turned to look at Hu Fei behind Xiao Qi.

"I've met the emperor brother."

Hu Fei smiled and bowed his hands respectfully.

"Have you met your father?"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and asked slowly.

"I've seen it before."

Hu Fei nodded and replied.

"It seems you didn't refuse."

Seeing Hu Fei's relaxed expression, Zhu Biao had already guessed the result and couldn't help but sigh.

"Indeed, I agreed."

Hu Fei nodded and said with a faint smile on his lips.

"Why don't you find a reason to refuse? Aren't you the best at this? You know what I am worried about!"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and said with some reproach.

"I know, but the emperor's order cannot be violated. This matter started because of me, and it originally ended with me."

"Father is right. The majesty of our Ming Dynasty cannot be trampled upon. Li Yu and Zhao Quande must be arrested and brought to justice!"

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Biao and said seriously.

After hearing Hu Fei's explanation, Zhu Biao sighed helplessly, ignored Hu Fei, turned around and continued to look at the flowers in front of him, frowning slightly.

"Hu Fei is deeply grateful for the emperor's concern, but this trip to the north is imperative."

Hu Fei slowly came to the flowers, stood side by side with Zhu Biao, and said sincerely.

"I know that you have other purposes for going to the north, but no matter what, I hope you can return safely."

"The northern border is dangerous, don't be brave in everything, everything is safe!"

Zhu Biao hesitated and asked seriously, his words full of concern.

"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely come back alive!"

Hu Fei smiled and said decisively.

Immediately afterwards, neither of them spoke anymore and just stood there quietly until a long time later, Hu Fei bowed his hands and turned around and walked out of the palace.

There was no farewell, but both of them were extremely firm in their hearts.

...

Prime Minister's Mansion.

At the door of the study room in the front yard, Hu Weiyong moved a chair and had been sitting at the door for a long time, staring at the door.

He was waiting for his son to come back, his eyes full of reluctance and his expression complicated.

I don't know how long it took, but footsteps finally sounded, and Hu Fei was seen slowly walking in from the door, accompanied by Chun Die and Pei Jie.

The moment he saw Hu Fei, Hu Weiyong sat up straight, his face returned to normal, and the trace of reluctance in his eyes disappeared.

"Waiting for me?"

Hu Fei went straight to the door of the study, looked at Hu Weiyong, and asked with a smile.

Chundie and Pei Jie bowed to Hu Weiyong one by one and then retreated.

"accepted?"

Hu Weiyong looked at his son who looked relaxed and asked slowly.

Hu Fei nodded and said nothing.

"When will we set off?"

Hu Weiyong asked again.

"Tomorrow morning."

Hu Fei smiled and replied lightly.

"So urgent?"

Hu Weiyong was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but ask.

"We have to capture Li Yu before he really defectes to Bei Yuan, otherwise it will only make it more difficult to complete the mission."

Hu Fei nodded and said.

After listening to Hu Fei's explanation, Hu Weiyong nodded, feeling that what his son said made sense.

"Well, now that you have decided, I won't say anything more. I support any decision you make."

Hu Weiyong sighed and said slowly.

Hu Fei smiled and said nothing more.

He didn't want to make it seem like he was parting with everyone, because once this happened, it would be the beginning of an ominous sign, and he might not be able to come back alive.

Immediately afterwards, Hu Fei said goodbye to Hu Weiyong for a while, turned around and walked towards Linglong Garden.

If you want to leave Beijing, there is one last person who needs to be appeased.

Hu Weiyong looked at his son's back disappearing from the middle gate, his brows slowly wrinkled again, and he sighed helplessly.

"If we go to the northern border, we will encounter dangers along the way. If the people of Chunqiu Hall know that he appears in the northern border, they will definitely find ways to take action against him."

"No matter what, you must do your best to ensure his safety. If he hurts a hair, I will never spare you!"

Hu Weiyong pondered for a moment and said word by word.

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure shrouded in black robe appeared in the study, and he bowed his hands respectfully to Hu Weiyong.

It’s Xiao An!

"Don't worry, Mr. Hu, he will be fine!"

Xiao An raised his hands and said decisively.

"If Li Yu really escapes into the north, he can inform the people lurking in Beiyuan to help secretly, complete the task as soon as possible, and return as soon as possible."

Hu Weiyong hesitated for a moment and continued.

"yes!"

Xiao An bowed his hands and replied respectfully.

Hu Weiyong nodded, said nothing more, and sat on the chair for a long time without getting up.

And Xiao An in the study disappeared without a trace at some point.

...

Night falls.

Linglong Court.

In the pavilion, Hu Fei and Princess Anqing sat snuggled together, leaning closely on each other.

There is a dazzling bright moon hanging in the sky, and the moonlight shines on the ground, as bright as day.

"Is there such a bright moon in the north?"

Princess Anqing raised her head, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and said slowly.
To be continued...