The Sixth Year of Dagan Chaochenhe

The news of the Emperor's death was like a bolt from the blue, causing a huge uproar throughout the court and the country. The emperor's funeral lasted for a whole month.

However, just one month later, the government and the opposition, which should have been gradually returning to peace, suddenly fell into chaos.

Emperor Song did not leave any last words before his death, which made the issue of the successor to the throne confusing.

Upon seeing this, the Queen Mother immediately decided to support the five-year-old Sixth Prince to ascend the throne. However, the two princes, the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Qin, were dissatisfied with the Queen Mother's decision.

The Prince of Jin and the Prince of Qin were both ambitious men, and naturally, they were unwilling to allow a five-year-old child to ascend the throne. Claiming that the Sixth Prince was too young to manage the government, the Prince of Jin rallied with some of the court officials to depose the Sixth Prince and install someone else.

The King of Qin was not willing to be outdone. He secretly recruited soldiers and gathered forces, preparing to seize the throne by force.

The Queen Mother was extremely anxious, knowing that both factions were difficult to deal with. On the one hand, she urgently arranged for her trusted aides to closely protect the Sixth Prince and ensure his safety; on the other hand, she engaged in a fierce battle with the Jin and Qin factions in the court.

However, the situation is becoming increasingly tense, like an arrow on a bowstring, ready to explode at any moment. The princes from all over the country are also eyeing the throne, waiting for the right opportunity to seize it in one fell swoop.

However, the three princes in the capital were fighting endlessly in the civil strife, and there was no sign of stopping.

Time passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed, but the question of who would take over the throne remained unresolved. The entire court was shrouded in this power struggle, and the people were in panic and chaos.

Zhenguogong Mansion

The government and the country were in chaos and the situation was unstable. Jin Linlin was full of worries, fearing that this chaos would affect them.

After careful consideration, she decided to set off for Linhai Prefecture, which was relatively safe.

Jiang Nianchu had already spent half a year and was getting stronger. However, Jin Linlin was unable to leave the capital with them.

Because Jiang Zhixu now commands a large army and guards Linhai Prefecture, which is not only wealthy and vast, but also strategically important. The court will certainly not easily agree to her leaving the capital to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

Jin Linlin was well aware of the stakes involved, so she came up with a plan. She planned to quietly send Aunt Zi, Dabao, and Jiang Nianchu out of the capital, and then find a chance to escape.

In this way, even if the imperial court later discovered her whereabouts and brought her back, the children had already parted ways with her and were able to safely reach Linhai Prefecture.

In Zhiyuanju, Jin Linlin handed the packed luggage to Aunt Zi, with a hint of helplessness and worry in her eyes.

"Aunt, I originally wanted to bring you to the capital so you could enjoy your old age. But the situation in the capital is now so chaotic, and the princes from all over the country are secretly preparing to take action. No one can predict when the capital will suddenly fall."

Jin Linlin couldn't help but sigh, her face full of worry.

Aunt Zi naturally understood Jin Linlin's difficulties. She looked at Jin Linlin with understanding and concern in her eyes, and comforted her earnestly:

"I know you're doing this just in case and making plans in advance."

Jin Linlin nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with Aunt Zi's statement. She continued:

"Aunt, I've put a lot of banknotes here, enough for you and the children to spend on the journey. However, the situation along the way is unpredictable, and I don't know what difficulties and dangers we will encounter. Therefore, you should take the children all the way to Linhaizhou to find the prince, but the journey is too long. If you encounter any unexpected situations along the way, you should go to Jiangnan.

The Jin's Trading Company in Jiangnan has many branches. This is the Jin's token. Show it to them and they will arrange for someone to escort you and the children to the Jin's. You must keep this token safe!

As she spoke, Jin Linlin carefully handed the Jin family token to Aunt Zi. Aunt Zi took the token, examined it carefully, and then put it in her arms.

She picked up the bag that was placed aside and asked doubtfully, "What about you? Aren't you going with us?"

Jin Linlin shook her head and explained:

"I can't go with you. If any pursuers come, they'll definitely come for me. If I stay, I can distract them so you can get away safely. If we all get caught together, it will be troublesome."

Jin Linlin felt a pang of grief, unable to bear the thought of parting with her daughter. Her daughter had only been born not long ago, yet she had to be separated from her at such a young age. After this separation, she didn't know when they would see each other again.

Tears kept falling from the corners of her eyes like a flood. She hurriedly wiped them with a handkerchief, fearing that others would see her vulnerability.

She suppressed the pain in her heart and said to Aunt Zi:

"Aunt, I entrust Dabao and Nianchu to you. With the Second and Third Houses now commanding a large force, the children's safety is paramount. I have already dispatched the guards, most of the secret guards, and the escort agency to escort you and ensure your safety.

If you are in danger, find a remote village to settle down temporarily. I will come back to look for you after I finish dealing with things here."

Aunt Zi knew the importance of this mission very well. She responded solemnly:

"Don't worry. You know that I am a highly skilled doctor, and my martial arts skills are even more exceptional. I will definitely send the children safely back to their father, and I will never let you down."

Time was running out, and Jin Linlin couldn't delay any longer. She turned and walked to the bedside, gently kissing Dabao and Nianchu who were still sleeping, as if to convey all her love to them.

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