The imperial army was fighting fiercely with Li Jingang's rebels and had gained a certain advantage. Withdrawing at this time might cause major changes.
Although the two were shocked and doubtful, the seal and special mark on the edict could not be faked, and the tone was more urgent than ever before.
Military orders were as heavy as a mountain, and the two men dared not neglect them. They could only organize their troops as quickly as possible, leaving some troops behind to cover their retreat, while leading the main elite forces to break camp in a hurry and march rapidly towards the capital.
"Master Zhao, in Shuozhou, Han Zhong and his men withstood the pressure, and Imperial Envoy Pan Ren returned empty-handed once again."
"But the princess went to Shuozhou in the name of condolences, and she was accompanied by Xiao Cheyun, who was arrested by His Majesty last time."
In the secret villa, Zhao Muyun received the latest information from Fan Bingbing.
"Why would Yin Yao want to get involved in this mess?" Zhao Muyun frowned and said coldly, "Let's wait and see what happens!"
"What's the latest development at the Tianzi Mountain Palace? Where are the Crown Prince and the Prince of Jin?"
"Your Excellency, the atmosphere at the Tianzi Mountain Palace has been extremely strange lately. His Majesty first summoned the Crown Prince and important ministers, but did not discuss the succession, and the Crown Prince returned disappointed."
"The next day, His Majesty refused to see the Crown Prince. Later, rumors circulated within the palace that His Majesty had secretly sent an envoy..."
"Immediately afterwards, the Crown Prince frequently mobilized his troops..."
Zhao Muyun dipped his fingertips in clean water and moved them unconsciously across the table, his brows furrowed.
Emperor Yongchang's abnormal behavior, the Crown Prince's restlessness, and the unusual troop movements toward the capital...
All of this exudes an oppressive feeling of impending storm.
"Could it be that there's a conflict between them? What kind of conflict has caused the atmosphere to become so tense, as if a fight is imminent?"
He muttered to himself, rapidly running through all the possibilities in his mind.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "Bingbing, do you think it's because His Majesty knows about the affair between the Crown Prince and Concubine Xiao and is planning to depose the eldest son and enthronize the younger one?"
"This... this subordinate dare not make a rash judgment. Send more people immediately to investigate thoroughly."
When Fan Bingbing heard this, her eyes looked a little strange, and then her face became solemn.
She imagined the scene where Emperor Yongchang discovered the affair between the Crown Prince and Concubine Xiao.
"Now, how the relationship between the Crown Prince, Prince Jin, and Your Majesty will develop is no longer something we can predict."
"Go!" Zhao Muyun said, "Let our people keep a close eye on all the movements. Report any signs of trouble immediately!"
"Yes, Lord Zhao!" Bingbing turned and left.
"Be careful." Zhao Muyun reminded.
Bingbing stopped and didn't look back, but her heart trembled.
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