Xiao Cai and Mu Li returned to the capital - Mrs. Mu was still in the palace, and they had to wait for her to come out of the palace before taking her back. This was arranged in advance.
Mu Yunhan and others headed to the border of Zhao and Qi.
Lu Yin had already prepared it, and Mu Yunhan also had a sapphire tablet in addition to the gold-encrusted white jade tablet.
The white jade card is too eye-catching and should be reserved for critical moments.
The Sapphire Card is used by mid-level bosses. It can intimidate people without attracting too many people's attention. It's just right.
Yan Youdao died suddenly and no heir was determined after his death.
Although Concubine Li holds power, she is no better than Gu Mingyue in the past.
If she wants to take control of the government, she has to see whether the courtiers, clan, and princes are willing to do so. There are some complications in between.
As long as they walked fast enough, the road signs and these two signs would be enough to ensure that they arrived in Baojiang safely before the arrest order came out of Beijing.
It's basically safe to cross the Baojiang River.
Mu Yunhan, Xiaomi, and the medical elder each changed their outfits, while Gu Fenglin was covered from head to toe, with only a pair of eyes exposed, and most of them were covered by a hood and cloak.
Four people and four horses headed south against the cold wind, but were blocked by inquiries. Mu Yunhan only had to hold out the jade tablet and say that the Palace of Hell was ordered to run an errand, and no one dared to ask more questions.
In Wangjing Palace.
Marquis Dongyang returned to his residence tiredly. When he saw the empty house, he sat there for a while and shed tears.
When he escorted Yan Youdao's coffin back to the palace from the Homesick Garden, he faced various suspicions, questions, and designs from the clan, the princes, and the ministers.
He never knew he could be so calm. He cried when he needed to cry, defended when he needed to defend, and didn't get stage frightened when questioning or rebutting. He was organized, polite, and measured.
Coupled with the testimony of the eunuch Gou, Tang Yao, and the guards present, and the partial protection of Concubine Li, he was able to pass safely and was proven to be unparalleled in loyalty——
With his weak body, he snatched the body of Emperor Qi regardless of his personal safety during the turmoil. This is worthy of praise.
When he stood firm on his own, he wanted to fight for some benefits for Mu Yunhan. After all, without her at that time, he and Eunuch Gou would not be able to live safely until now, let alone make any achievements.
However, Concubine Li deliberately ignored this proposal. When he mentioned it again, Eunuch Gou stopped him:
"Hasn't the Marquis seen it yet? The imperial concubine doesn't want Madam Zou to stand out too much, otherwise it will be difficult to control her.
The imperial concubine will not kill her, but she wants to hold her tightly in her hands, so please, don't mention this matter again, there is no rush."
After listening to what Eunuch Gou said, he pressed the matter and wanted to discuss it with Xiaomi.
However, Xiaomi was no longer there. According to the palace people who were with her, on the day of Concubine Xian's rebellion, Xiaomi wanted to leave the palace to send a warning letter because she was worried about him and Mu Yunhan, but she disappeared after that.
He quickly organized people to search for them and learned that many palace residents disappeared and died that day, all at the hands of the rebels.
Concubine Xian even ordered that anyone who left the palace or the capital without permission would be killed on the spot.
Someone found Xiaomi's sword. The blade was broken and there was blood on it. It was obviously in danger.
Next, news came from Bieyuan that Jiang Wei set fire to escape, and Mu Yunhan led people to hunt him down, but he disappeared.
He hurriedly sent someone to look for Mu Li, and the news he received was that on the day of the rebellion, Xiaomi went to find Mu Li. The brother and sister went out together, saying they were going to Bieyuan to report a message.