"Did Hong Ye enter the palace alone?" Chu Ye asked in a deep voice.
"No, I also brought a servant with me. He should be from the Hou Mansion." Feng Qing said.
"Let people keep an eye on Hong Ye. I want to know his purpose of entering the palace."
"yes!"
"Also, how are things prepared?" Suddenly a cold light flashed in Chu Ye's eyes, and his eyes were as cold as the sea.
"If you want to reply to the prince, everything is ready. We just need to wait for the prince's order..." Feng Qing's voice then became lower and she said cautiously.
Chu Ye raised his hand, "Wait for my king's order and don't act rashly."
"I understand the humble position."
…
Jinghe Palace.
When Concubine Jing saw Xie Yao, she was stunned for a moment. Looking at Xie Yao wearing men's clothes, she almost didn't recognize her.
Then, she took a cautious look around and made sure there was no one else around. Then she breathed a sigh of relief and shouted to the outside, "I'm a little tired and need to rest for a while. Please step back first."
"Yes!" The palace maid's response came from outside.
After everyone outside retreated, Concubine Jing pulled Xie Yao aside and whispered eagerly: "Why are you back? Leave quickly! There are people from the emperor outside Jinghe Palace, and he already knows that I
Hiding your things will come soon."
Seeing Concubine Jing's concerned look, Xie Yao felt warm in her heart, "Concubine, don't worry, I avoided them when I came in and no one knew I was here. As for my father, I'm afraid he doesn't have the intention to come to Jinghe Palace now."
Before coming, she met the person Chu Han left in the palace and got some news.
It turns out that Emperor Zhaochu raided Jinghe Palace not because he found anything, but after getting a piece of news, he led his people to blockade Jinghe Palace.
That person knew that she was in Jinghe Palace, and even knew that Emperor Zhaochu wanted to arrest her, but he did not stand up to claim credit. Instead, he told Emperor Zhaochu of her location anonymously, which was quite strange.
When Emperor Zhaochu left Jinghe Palace, his expression was not good, and he was probably guessing the purpose of the messenger.
"He won't come?" Concubine Jing was confused for a moment, then nodded, feeling a little relieved. She had seen how well-informed Xie Yao was before, so she didn't doubt Xie Yao's words, "But even if the emperor doesn't come, it's not safe here.
, you’d better leave as soon as possible.”
"As for Han'er..."
When Chu Han was mentioned, Concubine Jing's eyes immediately darkened.
She knew that Xie Yao wanted to save Chu Han, but Chu Han's situation was worrying, and Xie Yao was pregnant.
"Tomorrow, don't show up at the Meridian Gate. Leave the rest to me to figure out a solution." Concubine Jing looked at Xie Yao with a firm voice.
Emperor Zhaochu wanted to capture Xie Yao. If she went to the Crown Princess to intercede with Chu Han, maybe Emperor Zhaochu would not really kill Chu Han because Chu Han was his son.
What's more, news has spread in the palace that Chu Yue did not really die suddenly, but faked his death, and it was related to the robbery of the treasury. Chu Han was not guilty in the first place.
"Mother and concubine, actually you don't have to worry about the prince, the prince..." Xie Yao saw that Concubine Jing seemed to be ready to burn the boat, and she was a little worried and wanted to tell Chu Han that she had her own arrangements.
But when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them again.
She could vaguely guess what Chu Han's arrangement was. After all, faced with such a situation, there were not many options to turn around.
She could guess it, and so could Concubine Jing.
She didn't know how Concubine Jing would react when she found out, so she chose not to say anything.
Seeing Concubine Jing's concerned and determined look, Xie Yao changed her subject and said, "I have found a way to save the prince. Everything is being prepared. Mother and concubine don't have to worry."
When Concubine Jing heard that she had a solution, she was about to ask when she heard Xie Yao continue: "I came here this time to tell my concubine that I was assassinated when I left the palace. Xiangdong was killed to protect me."
"Xiangdong is dead?" Concubine Jing was stunned and surprised, but she quickly regained her composure, with a hint of sadness in her eyes, "She has been with me for many years, so her death can be considered a good thing. If so,
If you come back alive, you will be tortured."
"She deserves to die. I remember that she has family outside the palace and will treat them well."
Xie Yao nodded silently, feeling grateful to Xiang Dong for his actions at that time.
One person can risk his or her life to protect another person. This courage alone is worthy of gratitude.
"Mother," Xie Yao came back to her senses and said seriously, remembering the purpose of her trip: "Today, the capital is turbulent, and there are even more undercurrents in the palace. No one can say what will happen! What if, I mean 100%.
First, if something urgent happens, the mother-in-law should protect herself immediately and not trust anyone."
After hearing this, Concubine Jing did not show any surprise, but nodded with a heavy expression, "Don't worry, I will be fine."
After saying that, she turned her head and glanced in a certain direction. Her eyes were very complicated, as if they were full of joy and bitterness in the world.
Xie Yao followed his gaze and frowned slightly.
That is the direction of the Imperial Study Room.
"Okay, please leave quickly. It's not advisable to stay here for a long time. Remember, don't come back easily after you leave, unless everything is settled." Concubine Jing pulled Xie Yao up and warned her solemnly.
"Concubine, I'm leaving first." Xie Yao said goodbye to Concubine Jing and left quickly.
Hong Ye was waiting for her outside, and she had to leave as soon as possible.
Before she came to Jinghe Palace with Hong Ye, she asked Hong Ye to deal with the tail of the imperial guard.
Based on the previous observation of the frequency of messages sent back by the imperial guard, she had at least half an hour before Emperor Zhaochu realized something was wrong.
Within this half hour, she would leave the palace.
Now that Chu Han is prepared, she should go outside the palace to find Vice General Guo and Vice General Xue.
After Concubine Jing watched Xie Yao leave, she thought for a moment and had the door of Jinghe Palace tightly closed, and ordered that no one was allowed to leave Jinghe Palace except under special circumstances.
Likewise, no one from outside is allowed in.
…
Half an hour later.
Xie Yao had already left the palace and returned to the house where Hong Ye took her.
"My prince has sent someone to contact Wu Feng and tell him your location. When he gets the news, he will rush over immediately. As for Vice General Xue and Vice General Guo, they should be outside the city at the moment and cannot enter the city for the time being." Hong Ye
At this point, his tone suddenly paused, and he looked at Xie Yao with complicated eyes.
"No matter what decision King Han makes, I will support him unconditionally!"
Xie Yao understood the meaning of Hong Ye's words and nodded solemnly, "You should prepare as soon as possible after you return. If you deal with the imperial guards who are following you, my father will definitely doubt you. It may even implicate the Hou Mansion."
"Don't worry, the emperor is just suspicious, and he won't take action against the Marquis Mansion. At most, he will call me to ask a few questions." Hong Ye waved his hand nonchalantly and turned to leave.
At this time, the sky had turned completely dark, and dark clouds that could not be seen were floating in the sky, which was depressing and dull.
Xie Yao stood in the night wind with cold eyes, resolute and fearless.