After having eaten and drunk his fill, the Emperor took Eunuch Cai directly to Bai Han's study.

"Traveling incognito?" Bai Han looked at the Emperor and frowned. "That's not a problem, but does Your Majesty have a list of candidates?"

The Emperor looked at Bai Han, seemingly lost in thought.

Bai Han took two steps back: "Your Majesty, I am quite old. Do you mean to say that I am on your list?"

"Of course, without you, how could I feel at ease?"

The Emperor smiled and said, "Besides, with the imperial physicians here, they will take care of your health along the way and ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Bai Han glared at the Emperor with annoyance, then plopped down on the stool next to him: "What, aren't my sons enough for Your Majesty to bully?"

Eunuch Cai said with a smile, "How could that be? The Bai gentlemen and the two Chen gentlemen are all outstanding people, the cream of the crop. However, when the Emperor travels incognito, someone has to keep an eye on the court, doesn't that mean?"

Bai Han's eyes widened: "Your Majesty, you wouldn't be asking me, the old man, to accompany you on an incognito trip while those younger ones keep an eye on the court, would you? Our Bai family really is..."

“Make the best use of everything,” Eunuch Cai couldn’t help but interject, then covered his mouth, “Look at my mouth, that’s not what I meant.”

The Emperor laughed out loud: "As for the others, I would like to ask Master Chen to accompany us, after all, Master Chen is a man of the martial arts world and knows many people."

Bai Han snorted and remained silent.

"Besides these, there are Nanxiao and Tuantuan."

Bai Han's lips twitched: "You're really favoring our Huo Huo!"

The Emperor couldn't stop smiling: "It's settled then."

Bai Han had no choice but to work with the Emperor to finalize the list of other people before seeing the Emperor off.

“Uncle Chengzu is a military general. Our family is a civil official.” Bai Tuantuan looked at the list in surprise. “If this list comes out, the people in the court will probably make a fuss.”

Bai Han smiled and said, "Those people naturally want to follow the Emperor, but alas, there's no such thing as a free lunch... With so many cunning individuals, would the Emperor dare to let them follow him?"

"The Crown Prince will oversee the state, with the Second Prince and the Third Prince accompanying him," Bai Tuantuan muttered again, "This..."

“There are advantages and disadvantages,” Ning Nanxiao interjected. “Perhaps they think that following the Emperor will bring unexpected benefits.”

"It would be better to make a contribution to the Emperor than to stay in the capital."

Ning Nanxiao's words made Bai Tuantuan suddenly realize something: "That's right, but in that case, even without a plan, opportunities will be created, which will be very dangerous for the Emperor on his journey!"

“The Emperor isn’t stupid, so naturally he won’t expose his actions.” Ning Nanxiao sneered. “It all comes down to who has the greater ability to get the news out.”

"Will the Emperor be keeping an eye on them?"

Ning Nanxiao gave Bai Tuantuan a meaningful look, but did not answer her question.

Bai Tuantuan instantly understood and gave a thumbs up: "The Emperor is still the best!"

August.

The Emperor has already begun preparations for his incognito visit.

On this day, Old Madam Xiao was taken to the capital by Chen Wenxiu and Chen Zhixiu.

When she returned to the capital, Old Mrs. Xiao was completely bewildered.

When Bai Tuantuan met Old Mrs. Xiao, she could clearly feel that she had aged a lot and had obviously suffered a lot over the years.

Come to think of it, back then, because Xiao Guangyuan passed the imperial examination, Old Madam Xiao was quite the tyrant in the village.

After Xiao Guangyuan passed away, Old Madam Xiao sent him back to the village, where those who had been bullied naturally had to repay the favor.

So, over the years, Old Mrs. Xiao has lived a life worse than death.

Bai Tuantuan did not appear; she simply watched from the teahouse as Old Madam Xiao left Chen Zhixiu and Chen Wenxiu and headed towards the Third Prince's residence.

After a while, Chen Zhixiu came up: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Xiao Ruyan should also taste what it's like to be framed."

Bai Tuantuan tilted her head and looked at Chen Zhixiu curiously: "Why would she agree? Didn't she say that Xiao Ruyan is her biological granddaughter?"

"Heh." Chen Zhixiu sneered, dismissively saying, "What does my granddaughter matter when it comes to profit?"

Bai Tuantuan became interested: "Then I have to go and take a look."

With that, she lifted her skirt and ran downstairs.

Just as Ruotang was about to follow, Chen Zhixiu stopped her: "Let her go by herself, you can't keep up with her."

Ruotang covered her mouth and laughed: "That's right, Miss is very good at kung fu. I have to use all my strength to keep up with her every time."

Chen Zhixiu looked at Ruotang and suddenly asked, "Ruotang is not young anymore, do you have someone you like?"

Upon hearing this, Ruotang blushed and quickly waved her hand, saying, "Miss, I don't want to get married. I'm fine as I am..."

Chen Zhixiu chuckled: "Okay, as long as you think it's good, that's fine. If you find someone you like, tell Tuantuan."

As the two were talking, Bai Tuantuan quickly climbed up the big tree in front of the Third Prince's residence.

When watching a play, you should choose a comfortable spot that is not easily noticed.

After a while, Old Mrs. Xiao appeared.

"Yan'er! Help! Yan'er!"

Grandma Xiao burst into tears: "Yan'er! I'm your grandmother! Yan'er!"

The guards at the Third Prince's gate exchanged glances, then one went to inform the prince while the other stepped forward with a frown: "Old man, who are you looking for?"

"Yan'er, I'm looking for my granddaughter Yan'er! Xiao Ruyan!"

Grandma Xiao sat on the ground, crying as she said, "I really couldn't afford to eat back in my hometown. I begged my way here, just wanting to see my only granddaughter..."

"I'm afraid that if I die, I won't be able to see her one last time..."

Grandma Xiao started crying.

The surrounding people pointed and whispered, "What's going on? The Third Prince's wife has a lot of money, how come she can't even support an old woman?"

"That's right! Look at this pitiful old man... If he could just scrape by with a few coins between his fingers, he wouldn't be living such a miserable life!"

"Yes, it's not like they've become so successful that they've forgotten their own family!"

"No, no, don't talk nonsense, my granddaughter is a good person!" Grandma Xiao quickly shook her head, "My granddaughter just forgot me, yes, forgot me..."

Those around her looked on with pity: "They've all forgotten about you. You still think she's a good person?"

"Exactly, what use is a granddaughter like that?"

"The old man is so pitiful!"

As she listened to the people around her, Old Madam Xiao felt a surge of excitement. After all, she was the wife of the Third Prince and would certainly care about her reputation. If she succeeded in her scheme, wouldn't she be able to enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future?

Thinking this, Old Mrs. Xiao cried even harder.

When Xiao Ruyan received the news, she was completely stunned.

He immediately had a maidservant come forward and invite Old Madam Xiao in.

At this moment, Xiao Ruyan tore at her handkerchief, gritting her teeth as she said:

"What a bunch of idiots! If you won't let me have an easy time, then none of us will have an easy time!"