In the Purple Palace, the lights seemed to be as bright as usual, and there was no evidence of the chaos in the imperial city today.

After learning that the Chu family's rebels had withdrawn, Mu Ci hurried to the palace to meet the emperor.

It’s a pity that I learned in the Purple Palace that the emperor was not visiting today.

After being a commander for so many years, this was the first time that Mu Ci was stopped by His Majesty when he had something to report.

But there was no way, Mu Ci could only leave in shame.

As soon as he walked out of the Zichen Palace, he was greeted by Shi Qingxue who was hurrying over.

Shi Qingxue glanced at Mu Ci and plunged into the light of the imperial study.

Mu Ci was stunned and couldn't help but stop and watch.

In less than a moment, Shi Qingxue came out.

"how?"

Shi Qingxue shook her head and glanced back at the imperial study unwillingly, "His Majesty said that he will not receive any ministers today."

Mu Ci also sighed, "This is what I received."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Shi Qingxue inquiringly, "Tell me, is there something wrong with the decision we made this afternoon?"

"That won't happen. If our speculation is wrong, why did Chu Yi and Chu Yan choose to withdraw their troops?"

Shi Qingxue completely disagreed with Mu Ci's worries. In her opinion, the outcome of this coup had already confirmed the suspicions of the two.

After all, compared to Mu Ci, she is a real general who knows clearly what withdrawing troops at this time means and how terrible the consequences will be.

"This is a matter of great importance. Since Your Majesty does not wish to see us, you may as well go back first."

Mu Ci still chose not to wait in vain.

Hearing this, Shi Qingxue was quite unwilling, but finally nodded in agreement.

The two of them left the palace together.

The chaos in Taining City seemed to have returned to its former tranquility in just an hour.

Although the people were still unable to leave their homes, some news that did not conform to the development of the situation quickly spread to the ears of all officials in the capital.

It was not until late at night that Chu Yi finished everything and entered the palace.

Just at the gate of Changning Palace, when Mu Ci and Shi Qingxue came out, Chu Yi also got off the carriage.

After seeing the person opposite him clearly, Shi Qingxue walked over.

"My Lord Tianguan, entering the palace at this hour, doesn't it seem a bit disturbing to His Majesty's rest?"

Chu Yi always felt that there was something wrong with these words, especially the look in Shi Qingxue's eyes when she looked at him, which was inexplicably weird.

"That's strange. I have something important to do. What does it have to do with the time?"

"How interesting! Lord Chu rebelled in the afternoon, but not only did he withdraw his troops, he even went into the palace alone that night. There's no one else in the world who would treat His Majesty with such disregard."

This time it was Mu Ci who spoke first.

The spy chief, who has always been cold-tempered, spoke in a joking manner at this time.

"Important matter? How important is this matter? It's so late at night, could it be... related to the country's foundation?" Shi Qingxue asked with a smile on his face.

Chu Yi: “?”

What kind of nonsense are these two talking about?

How come such a normal sentence coming from the mouth of Commander Mu and Marshal Shi sounded like a joke to me?

Unfortunately, he had no evidence.

"Whether this matter concerns the country or not, I'm afraid it has nothing to do with General Shi."

Chu Yi replied very calmly and was about to leave first.

Shi Qingxue did not stop him, but only after she saw Chu Yi in the bright red official uniform walking away did she speak loudly:

"Your Majesty, His Majesty has said that he is not in a good mood tonight and will not be receiving any of his subjects for the time being!"

Chu Yi: “…”

run!

Hurry up.

Chu Yi is not stupid. These two people's words are not what they would say in normal times.

According to common sense, if Mu Ci entered the palace at this time, he would definitely be very vigilant.

But today, Mu Ci was talking to Shi Qingxue and teasing himself?

Something is wrong, very wrong!

These two people must have heard something from His Majesty.

He already knew that His Majesty was a woman, and Mu Ci and Shi Qingxue were both considered His Majesty's confidants. It was not impossible for His Majesty to tell these two people the truth about his identity.

Chu Yi guessed that His Majesty had already told the two of them about the matter.

Chu Yi changed sedan chairs along the way and soon arrived at the Zichen Palace.

It was already past midnight, but the lights in the imperial study in the Purple Palace were still on.

Chu Yi went in directly without informing the palace maids outside.

When Yuzhu saw Chu Yi, she did not stop him, but cooperated and made way for him.

Finally, he couldn't help but whisper a reminder, "Master Chu, His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time."

Chu Yi paused slightly, then quickened his pace.

At this time, Xiao Ling was still wearing the dragon robe as he was in the afternoon, but his face looked like he was not in a good mood.

She was in no mood to review the documents piled up on her desk, but when she heard footsteps, she finally looked up.

"...Chu Yi! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Seeing Chu Yi, Xiao Ling finally smiled and stood up to greet him.

However, seeing the seriousness on Chu Yi's face, she hesitated for a moment.

Chu Yi thought about it and couldn't help asking, "Has your majesty told Commander Mu about this?"

"Mu Ci?" Xiao Ling shook his head. "I didn't see anyone last night. What are you talking about?"

Didn’t see anyone?

Chu Yi was puzzled.

If the little empress didn't tell Mu Ci and Shi Qingxue, how would they know that the little empress was the empress?

And... it was obvious from the scene just now that the two of them probably already knew that their wives were the empress.

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