A few days later.

A four-horse carriage drove out of Linzi City.

There are many cavalrymen behind him.

Further back is the sandalwood coffin.

Finally, there were many cavalrymen to support the formation.

The emperor issued an edict ordering Shen Qinghe to return to Chang'an.

We also have to escort Ning Que's body.

So the Yulin Army was specially dispatched.

Ask them to protect Shen Qinghe and the prince.

"Your Majesty!"

"Have a safe journey!"

"Your Majesty, we will never forget you!"

"Your Majesty!!!"

Pieces of white paper money were scattered everywhere.

The people all knelt down spontaneously.

Their eyes were red and tears could not stop falling.

The entire city of Linzi was immersed in grief.

Ouyang Zheng and Leng Qian stood at the front.

They were all dressed in mourning and bowed deeply towards the coffin.

"After this separation, I don't know how long it will take for us to see each other again."

"I also hope that Junior Brother will have smooth sailing in the future."

Leng Qian waved a paper fan.

He actually also wanted to go to Lingnan.

But Ning Que refused.

His identity is too special.

As the dean of the Jixia Academy, he attracted much attention.

If he rashly went to Lingnan, he would surely be suspected.

It doesn't matter to the other disciples.

For example, Hai Zai and Hai Gui are originally from Lingnan.

As for the 13,000, Lu Bai and the others couldn’t even think about it.

Their whereabouts are quite mysterious.

I like traveling around.

Even if some of them are followed by the emperor.

There is nothing strange about going to Lingnan.

Leng Qian was a learned scholar, dabbling in various trades. His martial arts skills, though somewhat limited, were adequate. Crucially, he could teach his disciples and quickly raise a group of talented individuals. However, given his status, it was inappropriate for him to openly travel to Lingnan.

Besides, he would be more useful to Ning Que if he stayed in Linzi.

When Ning Que starts an uprising, he can help in Linzi.

We can do more then!

"Now that the prince is gone, we will have to rely on him from now on."

"Mr. Leng, do you have any plans?"

Ouyang Zheng immediately looked at Leng Qian.

He was originally promoted by Ning Que.

He was not loyal to Emperor Feng, but to Dafeng.

In fact, he and Emperor Feng got along quite well over the years.

Emperor Feng accepted many of his suggestions.

Even though I felt resentful, I never treated him unfairly.

But what Fengdi did touched his bottom line.

In Ouyang Zheng's view, the emperor's crimes were punishable by the same penalties as the common people. As emperor, Fengdi could do some things beyond the pale, even if the means were less than honorable. As long as the cause benefited the nation and its people, then all was well.

But what is the result?

Emperor Feng persecuted loyal officials for the sake of power!

The former crown prince, the late emperor, the old Prince Ning...

Even Ning Que was not spared.

This made Ouyang Zheng completely disappointed.

So, he decided to help Ning Que!

This is not a betrayal on his part.

After all, Ning Que is the real son of the late emperor.

He is upholding justice!

“Plans can’t keep up with changes.”

"We'll do whatever we have to do."

"Take good care of the three counties of Linzi as much as possible."

"Find a way to control these three counties."

Leng Qian waved a paper fan with a calm expression.

They just need to cooperate with Ning Que.

Nothing else matters.

Watching the convoy leave completely, he sighed.

…

…

The convoy left Linzi in a mighty procession.

There are time regulations for daily travel.

We must run to the destination as planned.

The weather was getting colder, but the body wouldn't last long. Chang Baicao came up with an idea: burying the body with quicklime would increase its preservation time. But they still had to return to Chang'an as soon as possible without delay.

For this reason, we have to hurry even at night!

After several days and nights, they arrived at Ono Castle. The area was lush and leafy, with a narrow path. Although the road was a bit bumpy, it was still wide enough for a large cart to pass.

In the forests on either side, dozens of elite soldiers were ambushed. Chen Xia, veiled, lay in front, and in the distance, he could see a long, black dragon-like column of cavalry.

"Chen Xia, are the people you brought with you all right?"

"Uncle Master, don't worry!"

Chen Xia raised his hand with a smile.

He also received a letter from Ning Que.

Ask him to cooperate with Ximen Jie and Yi Suiyun.

Then they will jointly kidnap Shen Qinghe.

Their mission is not to fight to the death with the Yulin Army.

After all, no matter how strong their martial arts skills are, they are not superhuman.

All together there are less than a hundred people.

How to deal with more than 3,000 people?

At that time, Shen Qinghe will get off the car early with the baby.

Ximen Jie drove the car towards the cliff.

He would then have a way to escape.

In everyone's eyes, Shen Qinghe fell off a cliff.

“I carefully selected them all.”

"They have all received favors from the prince."

"They are locals from Daye, have never been to Chang'an City, and have no relationship with Emperor Feng."

"You still have to be careful." Ximen Jie wiped the blade of his sword and said calmly, "In our line of work, we must be cautious enough. No matter what mission we carry out, we have to be careful. I have always acted alone before, and this is the first time I work with others. Remember one thing, if you can't escape, don't leave anyone alive!"

Ximen Jie had been a killer for so many years that he had a profound disregard for human life. This time, the enemy numbered over three thousand men, all of them imperial guards from Chang'an City. With fewer men on their side, they were lucky to complete the mission. If they wanted to escape alive, they would have to rely on their own abilities.

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