Half a month later, Tuoba Yaya and Tuoba Yan returned to Quegu with the envoy, which reassured Qin Su somewhat. Just after they left, news came from the Dark Guard Camp and the palace that a fully-fledged version of the musket had been developed.

After numerous improvements and trials, its power has reached the level described by the Empress Dowager.

Qin Su and Yu Shuo went to check the results, and Emperor Mingyang was also there, as was the Empress Dowager.

The effect is indeed good, and the power is enormous. It would be extremely useful for assassinations.

Qin Su touched the wound on her shoulder. Her wound was healing quickly, and she hadn't used any swords or knives during this time. Although the wound hadn't fully healed, she could already move around.

She didn't plan to tell anyone about it. In a few days, once the Ministry of Works produced more, she would set off with her people.

Before that, Qin Su still needed to communicate with Emperor Mingyang, which was necessary, since the Imperial Guard was now under the command of the royal family.

Yu Shuo went to the military camp on business, while Qin Su followed Emperor Mingyang back to the Wolong Palace.

Emperor Mingyang first asked Deng Quan to pour Qin Su a cup of tea, and then dismissed Deng Quan.

After Deng Quan left and closed the palace door, he felt something was amiss.

What is it that even he needs to avoid?

That's enough, it's best not to think about things that aren't worth thinking about.

Inside the hall.

"Are you planning to leave?"

Qin Su nodded.

"Have you thought it through?"

Qin Su nodded.

Emperor Mingyang sighed, "Did you tell Ziyu?"

Qin Su shook her head.

Emperor Mingyang: "..."

"You didn't tell him about something so important?" Isn't this putting him in an awkward position? What if Yu Shuo asks him about it? How will he answer?

Yu Shuo: Where is my wife?

Emperor Mingyang: I can't say, I can't say.

"He'll dawdle."

Even though Yu Shuo isn't the type to dawdle, he would never let her go.

Qin Su didn't want to dawdle like this; this kind of thing needed to be dealt with as soon as possible.

Although Emperor Mingyang had known for some time that Qin Su had this idea, he still hesitated at this moment. This was no small matter.

"What if something happens to you after you go? How am I supposed to explain this to Ziyu?" He would feel guilty towards his younger brother, and he knew all too well how deep his brother's feelings were.

Just in case, if something really happens...

Qin Su knelt down, which startled Emperor Mingyang. He quickly got up to help her up, but Qin Su stubbornly said, "This matter must be handled by someone else. I don't trust anyone else."

"If, if something really happens to me, please, Your Majesty, take good care of Ziyu and Yuanyuan. Please let him live no matter what, even if it's just to raise Yuanyuan."

Emperor Mingyang slapped his thigh and said, "It doesn't necessarily have to be you. Does our Great An have no one else who can go?"

Qin Su looked at Emperor Mingyang, "Da'an has many capable people. But the conflict between Da'an and Yuehai Kingdom can be traced back two or three hundred years. It has remained unresolved for so many years. This shows how thorny this matter is."

"Your Majesty, please allow me to go."

She needs to speak with Emperor Mingyang to obtain the person.

Emperor Mingyang was extremely conflicted. He genuinely didn't want to agree to Qin Su's request, but he was also afraid that something might happen to her. He wouldn't be able to explain himself to her.

“If Your Majesty does not agree, I will go secretly.” She did not have the military seal of the Imperial Guard and could not be commanded on the surface, but the regular troops recognized her, and her uncles recognized her, so she could transfer people.

Emperor Mingyang was well aware of this matter, which is why he knew he couldn't stop it.

"Also, Your Majesty, please keep this a secret, at least until I successfully arrive in the Kingdom of Yuehai."

She was silent for a moment, then said, "If Your Majesty is really worried, why not give me all the spies and agents from the Yuehai Kingdom?"

Emperor Mingyang finally nodded, "Very well, go and choose the men." He handed the military tally to Qin Su again, this was the umpteenth time already, "Whether the matter succeeds or not, you must return safely. Otherwise, I will have failed Ziyu and Yuanyuan for the rest of my life, I... cannot bear the consequences."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Qin Su took the tiger tally and left resolutely.

Deng Quan entered after her. He hadn't intended to ask any questions, but seeing His Majesty sighing and looking troubled, he bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Is it because of your conversation with the Princess Consort just now?"

Emperor Mingyang simply gave him a deep look and said nothing.

Deng Quan is one of his men, but he also has a good relationship with Yu Shuo, so it's hard to say whether the guy can keep his mouth shut.

Let her do what she wants to do.

Qin Su first went to find Lu Jun, but when she arrived, Lu Jun was on leave and not at the military camp. So Qin Su then went to find a few uncles she knew well, respecting their wishes.

She said very seriously, "I have to go on a secret mission this time. I would like to ask my uncles to come with me, but this trip is fraught with danger. You may want to consider whether you want to come with me. This is not a joke. If things go wrong, we may not come back."

Several muscular men patted their chests and said, "Since it's so dangerous, I have to go. Protecting the young lady is our duty."

They called Qin Su "Miss," but in reality, they treated her like their own daughter.

In the military camp, they were soldiers, officers. But beyond that, they were also Qin Su's good uncles, the kind uncles who used to take Qin Su hunting in the mountains and fishing in the river.

Qin Su's eyes were a little hot, but she still repeated herself very seriously, "I'm not joking. Someone could really die if things go wrong. Uncles, you must think this through."

“No need to think about it, we’ll go with the girl.” Their smiles were simple and honest, but their feelings were genuine and heavy.

Qin Su held her head high and said, "I will do my best to bring my uncles back safely!"

"Don't worry! We believe in you, girl."

Qin Su said, "I'd like to trouble Commander Jin to register all the uncles. I'll go find the regular monthly schedule."

Commander Jin was also affected by the atmosphere, partly because Qin Su had brought the tiger tally; otherwise, he wouldn't have let her pass.

Lu Yue is doing quite well now; he's even bought a small courtyard house in Kyoto. Qin Su first met Lu Yue's parents, but without much catching up, she went straight to Lu Yue's courtyard house.

However, I knocked before entering.

"Come in." Lu Yue lay on the recliner and reached out to feed the little fish in the fishpond.

"Put the things there." He thought it was a maid bringing food and didn't even look up.

"It's me."

Upon hearing Qin Su's voice, Lu Jun immediately looked over.

"Oh ho, what wind blew our Princess Consort here?" He sat down cross-legged and gestured for the servant to bring another chair.

"I need to talk to you about something." Qin Su sat down calmly, but her expression remained serious.

He routinely sent the servants out of the courtyard and closed the door behind them. He felt that Qin Su was about to say something important again, but when he thought back, it seemed that nothing major had happened recently, right?

"I'm going to Yuehai Kingdom to assassinate someone. Are you coming?" She didn't tell her uncles the truth because there were too many people around, and she was worried that Yu Shuo would find out. Besides, this matter was quite important.

"Huh?" Lu Yue was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Qin Su to have this plan.