Chu Mingyao's initial plan was as follows.

Led by Chu Mingyao, they took a side path to bypass the Southern Chu army in front. Upon arriving at the capital, Chu Mingyao ordered the city gates to be opened, and they entered the city to go directly to the Golden Palace to meet the emperor.

Bai Zhiyi's great power stems from her status as a goddess. Once her true identity is exposed, she becomes no threat whatsoever.

One worrying aspect of this plan is what happens if it fails. For example, if Bai Zhiyi successfully pulls a ruse, everyone will end up walking into a trap with no way to escape.

Su Wan made some changes to the plan.

Everyone disguised themselves as Chu Mingyao's servants and infiltrated the capital. That night, Chu Mingyao secretly went to see the Emperor of Southern Chu alone, without letting Bai Zhiyi know. After persuading the Emperor, Su Wan and the others then led the Duke and Duchess of Bai into the palace.

Chu Mingyao's plan was entirely aboveboard, and its failure would have unimaginable consequences. Su Wan's plan, on the other hand, was clandestine. Even if the Southern Chu Emperor didn't believe Chu Mingyao's words, he wouldn't know that Chu Mingyao had brought others with her, so he wouldn't think of arresting them. They could find another way to slip out of the city.

After hearing her plan, everyone praised it highly.

Meng Ruliu said, "I admire my sworn sister's strategy more and more."

Chu Mingyao said, "My sister's idea is indeed good. Let's get started right away."

Su Wan then decided on the selection of the group to depart, a total of six people.

Chu Mingyao is the third princess of Southern Chu. She is the most important, and everyone relies on her to overcome obstacles along the way.

The Duke and Duchess Bai were key figures in exposing Bai Zhiyi's false goddess identity, so they were naturally indispensable.

She was the mastermind behind this, and whatever her reason, she had to go along with it.

Meng Ruliu possesses immense strength and superb martial arts skills. Lin Qingfeng is utterly loyal. With them protecting them along the way, there's no need to worry.

Too many people would be bad; they would be too conspicuous and easily attract the attention of the Southern Chu army.

Su Wan is a highly skilled makeup artist, so she will do your makeup.

Chu Mingyao doesn't need to; she can remain as she is.

The Duke and Duchess Bai disguised themselves as an old servant and a nanny, serving as Chu Mingyao's servants. Su Wan and Meng Ruliu disguised themselves as two maids. Lin Qingfeng acted as a laborer, carrying loads.

As for the reason, Su Wan had already come up with one.

Because the Western Rong prince Danma mistreated the third princess, the third princess couldn't bear it and decided to go back to her parents' home for a few days.

Chu Mingyao, who was initially anxious, was amused by Su Wan's reason and said, "Little sister, you really know how to make things up."

Meng Ruliu pouted and said, "Third Princess, you don't know that she disguised herself as a doctor and went to Xiping Pass to deceive me."

Su Wan said, "Please don't laugh, sisters. My idea has many advantages."

Chu Mingyao said, "You're always coming up with weird ideas. Last time at the Suiyang County government office, you made me..."

Su Wan had asked her to seduce two constables, and she still feels her face burning when she thinks about it.

Su Wan was a little embarrassed and laughed, "Sister Chu, that's all in the past. This time, I had you pretend to be angry and go back to your parents' home, which really had its advantages. First, you felt that this matter was very shameful, so you must have asked the people you met on the road not to make a fuss, right? This way, we can hide our whereabouts. Otherwise, what if someone reports to your father and he sends someone to pick us up?"

Meng Ruliu nodded: "What my sworn sister said makes sense."

Chu Mingyao smiled and said, "In that case, we can indeed hide our whereabouts legitimately."

"Secondly, you've brought so many people with you, right? How are you going to explain our origins?"

Chu Mingyao said, "I said you are my followers?"

“How could that be? Are there any attendants that old?” Su Wan pointed to the Duke and Duchess Bai next to her. “Something is definitely not right. If you want to say something, my sister and I are your maids, and the Duke and Duchess Bai are your stewards and nannies in the backyard. You brought them all back at once. Lin Qingfeng is carrying your dowry.”

"Oh, my dowry is far too meager."

"Oh dear, we've spent all the money since I got married. This is what's left. Anyway, let's go."

Before setting off, Su Wan hadn't planned to bring Xuehua along. As a magnificent steed, Xuehua was far too eye-catching, and she had intended to leave it behind. Unexpectedly, Xuehua seemed to sense something was amiss, biting her sleeve and refusing to let go. Su Wan softened and took it along, letting it pull the carriage.

Snowflake was delighted, even willing to do the work of pulling a cart. Originally, this was a job it would have disdained.

To avoid attracting the attention of the generals, Wei Jingzhuo did not see them off. Under the cover of night, the group quietly left the Great Jin army camp, turning away from the main road and onto a small path in the Southern Chu Mountains.

Chu Mingyao knew the terrain of Southern Chu like the back of her hand, and led everyone over mountains and valleys. The Duke and Duchess Bai were old and slept soundly in the carriage.

As dawn broke, everyone was exhausted and arrived at a village nestled in the mountains. Chu Mingyao led them to an inn and arranged for them to stay. Being from Southern Chu, she spoke the local language, so the innkeeper had no suspicions.

He had only slept for an hour when a commotion suddenly broke out in the village.

Su Wan, Chu Mingyao, and Meng Ruliu shared a room. She woke up from her dream and heard the sound of weapons and armor clashing downstairs, so she quickly got up.

Chu Mingyao, who was already listening at the door, said to her, "Don't panic, sister. It's the Southern Chu army searching. I'll handle it."

Meng Ruliu got up at this moment and came to the door. Su Wan and she peeked through the crack in the door together.

Chu Mingyao went out the door, and downstairs there were about a dozen Southern Chu soldiers. The captain in charge was saying to the innkeeper, "By order of the general, we are searching for spies from the Great Jin. Have any suspicious people come here?"

The shopkeeper said, "They are all locals, none of them are from Jin. There are just a few outsiders living on the second floor."

The captain looked up and saw Chu Mingyao. He was startled at first, then quickly rubbed his eyes and exclaimed, "Third Princess?"

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