The first thousand two hundred and fifty-eight chapters of the strict palace
Outside the palace gate.
Xie Yao looked at the palace entrance from a distance, her eyes sinking slightly.
Because there was a torch in front of the palace gate, I could see clearly.
At this time, the sky was getting brighter, and more and more people were coming in and out of the palace gate. It was no different from usual times, but those people had to face the almost strict inspection by the imperial guards.
Usually, to enter and leave the palace, even late at night, you only need to have a waist badge and know who is coming in and out of the palace. Occasionally, it will even be more loose, but now you have to search!
Anyone with metal objects on their body was searched out and thrown outside, and that person was also severely interrogated.
Not only that, there were ten times more Royal Guards outside the palace gate than before!
Nowadays, the palace is heavily guarded, and all the Imperial Guards may have been sent out to guard the palace gates!
"Princess, my humble position has been investigated. There were several places where I could sneak into the palace before, and now they are guarded. Not only that, the entire palace wall is guarded! No matter where you enter the palace, someone will see you.
"Wufeng reported the results of the investigation to Xie Yao truthfully, feeling a little worried.
"Where is Vice General Xue?" Xie Yao's eyes moved and she asked.
Wu Feng thought for a moment and said, "Ji Zhi has left a mark telling him the direction to the palace gate. According to the time, he should be here soon."
"Don't rush into the palace now. We'll wait until Vice General Xue arrives." Xie Yao withdrew her gaze and went to rest on the carriage nearby.
After a while, Vice General Xue arrived.
"Princess!" Vice General Xue's voice was a little excited.
He already knew the news that Yan Jun was the princess, and he felt extremely regretful!
Ever since the princess disappeared, he has been desperately trying to find her, but to no avail.
He had met Yan Jun before. It would have been great if he had known that Yan Jun was the princess at that time!
"Vice General Xue, please get on the carriage." Xie Yao immediately invited Vice General Xue up.
Regarding Chu Han's expedition to the north and south, even after Chu Han had been withdrawn from the military talisman, he still risked his life to lead the troops out of the camp, and rushed to save Chu Han. Deputy Generals Xue and Guo, as well as a group of soldiers, she held them in her arms.
A grateful heart.
She knew that even though Chu Han controlled his subordinates well, they were still people worth entrusting to her.
Leading troops out of the camp without authorization is a serious crime!
Even if Sun Long directly killed Vice General Xue and Vice General Guo on the spot without asking the emperor, he would not suffer too serious punishment!
"Yes." Vice General Xue immediately got on the carriage.
On the carriage, Xie Yaogang frowned when he saw Vice General Xue, because Vice General Xue's face was wrapped with a layer of gauze, "What's wrong with your face?"
"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I'm fine, just a minor injury." Vice General Xue lowered his head, his eyes a little evasive.
Xie Yao frowned, "Small injury? Take off the gauze and let me have a look!"
Vice General Xue never cares about minor injuries, there is no need to bandage them!
"Don't worry about it, Princess. It's really just a small injury, nothing to mention!" Vice General Xue tilted his head, hiding one side of his face from Xie Yao's gaze, "Princess wants to see the general, I don't know what to order.
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Seeing that Vice General Xue was resisting, Xie Yao did not ask further, "When you and Vice General Guo led the troops out of the camp, were you ever discovered by anyone?"
"Don't worry, Princess, no one will find out." Vice General Xue replied with certainty.
Xie Yao raised her eyebrows slightly, "I remember that General Sun seemed to be in the military camp. How did you hide such a big movement from him when you led the troops away?"
"This..." Vice General Xue hesitated.
"To this day, nothing can be hidden from me and the prince. If there is a slight mistake, the consequences will be disastrous." Xie Yao said seriously.
Vice General Xue frowned, gritted his teeth, and bowed: "Please punish me, Princess! General Sun is already dead."
Xie Yao narrowed her eyes and asked: "When did it happen? Who killed General Sun?"
"It has been a few days. He was killed by one of the general's subordinates! The general has already punished him and asked... to let him leave the barracks." Vice General Xue sighed.
"Since he has been dead for several days, why hasn't the court found him yet?" Xie Yao asked again.
Sun Long was the person sent by Emperor Zhaochu to manage the military camp, and he had to report the situation to Emperor Zhaochu every few days.
"The last general asked someone to imitate General Sun's handwriting and report the situation to the court on time, so he kept it secret for the time being."
Xie Yao nodded, it would be good if he could hide it.
As for the future, no one may care about Sun Long's death.
"You leave the city immediately, and together with Vice General Guo, take everyone away from their current location. As for where to go, you can choose around the capital, as long as you make sure no one is following you." Xie Yao didn't ask any more questions and went straight to the topic.
Because everyone knew that the Royal Forest Army was no match for Chu Han's men, there must be more than one eye staring at Vice General Xue and Vice General Guo.
"Someone is staring at us? Who is it?" Vice General Xue's heart sank, and he had no doubt about Xie Yao's words.
"Maybe it's the emperor's people, maybe it's King Chen's people."
When Vice General Xue heard these two names, his expression changed, and he said excitedly: "The prince is in danger! The general is willing to leave the city immediately, lead the soldiers into the palace, and save the prince!"
Xie Yao raised his hand and pressed it lightly, "Be patient and don't be impatient."
"If I guessed correctly, you have been targeted. The reason why the other party did not take action is that they were waiting for an opportunity and a reason! Although you left the military camp rashly, it is a serious crime, but the crime will not lead to death. But if you lead the troops and force
Breaking into the capital is a capital crime!"
"At that time, the other party suddenly took action to kill all of you. Not only was there no fault, it was also meritorious!"
There has been an undercurrent surging in the capital for a long time, but the reason why no one has taken any action is because the name is not justified and the words are inconsistent! Even if it succeeds in the end, it will not be popular among the people!
Vice General Xue frowned, nodded heavily and said: "General, I understand! General, I will leave the city now!"
After saying that, he turned around to get off the carriage.
"If you have the chance, you might as well set a trap, find out the person who is following you, and kill them." Xie Yao narrowed her eyes and said coldly.
What the other party wanted was the lives of all the soldiers. She only wanted the lives of the people she was following, which was not too much at all.
Vice General Xue paused, his eyes shining brightly, "Yes! I will definitely complete the mission!"
Afterwards, Vice General Xue got off the carriage and left quickly.
Before Deputy General Xue went down, Xie Yao took another look at the bandaged area on Deputy General Xue's face.
After Vice General Xue left, she called Wu Feng over again.
"Princess, what are your orders?" Wu Feng asked.
"What's going on with Vice General Xue's face?" Xie Yao's voice was a little deep, with an unquestionable tone.
Wu Feng was stunned for a moment, his eyes hesitant, "Princess..."
"explain!"
"Yes." Wu Feng responded, and then sighed, "Vice General Xue led his troops to visit the prince. After returning, General Sun seized the opportunity to make Vice General Xue betray the prince. Vice General Xue refused, and General Sun became furious.
The mark of slavery was branded on Lieutenant General Xue’s face.”
"What?" Xie Yao's eyes suddenly shone with a cold light.