Xie Qing nodded: "Children have their own way of using things."
As he spoke, he took out a jade pendant and handed it to Qin Bai: "Go to Qianxiang Tower, find Shi Yin, and ask him to bring people..."
Xie Qing made some arrangements, and Qin Chengming and other children naturally also made some arrangements. If the work was not dangerous but needed to be done, they would be sent there.
After giving all the instructions and finishing their meal, the two went back to their room to rest.
Even though Qin Wan was not at home, she was arranged to rest in Qin Wan's boudoir.
None of them had had a good sleep during the time they were traveling outside. Now, smelling the familiar scent in the air and thinking of the greater challenges they would face in the future, even though Xie Qing was still not sleepy, he forced himself to fall asleep.
Xie Qing originally thought that he would not sleep for long, but who knew that, covered with Qin Wan's quilt and resting his head on her pillow, he actually slept very deeply. When he opened his eyes, it was pitch black outside the window, with only two lanterns on the corridor outside emitting dim light.
Xie Qing was stunned for a moment, got up and opened the door, and saw Qin Bai was about to knock on the door.
Qin Bai didn't even bother to greet him and said hurriedly, "Yi Jia has left the palace."
The Eastern Palace was under martial law, but Yijia was able to come out. It must be said that she still has some ways.
When the two of them arrived at the front hall, Yi Jia breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Xie Qing. She hurried forward to greet him, "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Xie Qing asked her to stand up: "This is not the time to be polite. What is going on in the palace?"
Yi Jia said, "Now, not only the Eastern Palace, but the entire palace is under the control of the Fourth Prince and the Imperial Noble Consort. No one is allowed to enter or leave the Eastern Palace, and the palace is also allowed to enter but not leave. The ladies of each palace are also imprisoned in their own palaces. Everyone around Concubine Huimin has been replaced, and I think the same is true for Concubine Shu."
Xie Qing asked her: "Then how did you get out?"
A smile flashed in Yijia's eyes. She said, "The maidservant beside Concubine Huimin was sent to the laundry department. From the laundry department, she was assigned to clean toilets. This kind of work is a bit menial, but the movement is relatively free. So when we arrived at Yexiang, I followed the carriage out."
A hint of contemplation flashed across Xie Qing's eyes.
He looked at Qin Bai: "Then can we take advantage of the car to Yexiang and go in together?"
The night-delivery carriage went in and out of the palace, leaving at night and returning in the early morning.
It’s not impossible for them to go in during this time.
Yijia was a little worried: "I'm afraid they will investigate strictly when I return. Can the prince disguise himself?"
They could also hide in the barrel of night incense. But even if he wasn't the prince, an ordinary person couldn't do it.
Qin Bai couldn't help but recall the scene when the two of them followed Madam Meng into the city.
The inspection was very strict, but they were let in after just a quick glance.
The two hesitated for a moment and nodded. Yi Jia watched them playing dumb and seeming to understand each other, and asked curiously, "Your Highness, is there any solution?"
Xie Qing hesitated for a moment, nodded reluctantly, and asked, "How many people were there when you came out?"
Yijia said, "There were four of us when we left. We'll be four of us when we leave too. Don't worry, everything has been arranged. Besides, the guards at the palace gates are replaced at midnight. If we go back at dawn, no one will recognize us."
Xie Qing and Qin Bai stayed at Qin's house until midnight, and then they washed and changed their clothes.
The two of them were good-looking, so apart from being a little taller, they didn't look out of place in women's clothing.
Yijia was shocked to see the two men wearing women's clothes, but she also knew that it would be difficult for them to enter the palace if they did so, so she took out rouge and powder and put on makeup for them.
The two men already had good foundations, and Yi Jia's hands transformed decay into magic, concealing their masculine toughness and adding a bit of tenderness. Finally, with their hair tied up in a bun, they looked particularly enchanting and charming.
Yi Jia was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Young Master are both born with good looks."
Qin Bai glared at her and said, "The Crown Princess has spoiled you so much that you dare to say anything."
Yijia shrank his neck, smiled, and didn't dare to speak again.
There is a saying that beauty is best seen under the lamp.
The two changed into palace attire, carried lanterns, and followed Ye Xiang to her toilet. Standing at the palace gate, they stunned the guards. They asked, "How could there be such a beautiful woman in the palace?"
The driver stuffed silver into their pockets and said with a smile, "Now that the Fourth Prince is on the throne, who wouldn't have some extra thoughts? Just give yourself some trouble, what if something unexpected happens?"
The guard weighed the silver in his hand and remembered that the girl from the Chu Pavilion was still talking about how the wife of Marquis Pingyang had superb makeup skills. If he went to the shop to buy cosmetics, he might have the opportunity to let her personally change a few things.
Looking at the two palace maids in front of him, the guard couldn't help but bow to the two beauties and said, "If you two nobles become successful, don't forget to support us brothers."
Xie Qing had a stern face and forced a smile.
This was Qin Bai's second time wearing women's clothing, and he was already very comfortable with it. He bowed and said with a smile, "I present your auspicious words."
The guard waved his hand, and the group successfully entered the palace.
Arriving at the place, the driver breathed a sigh of relief. Yijia stepped forward and gave him a gold ingot: "Well done."
"But it's going to cost me my life." The coachman was also a young eunuch in the palace. He had never seen the two great gods behind him, but he knew the current situation in the palace. He didn't dare to offend anyone. "Don't worry, I don't know anything right now."
Yijia nodded and took the two of them to find Concubine Huimin's personal maid.
The maids didn't greet them politely. Since there were eyes everywhere in the palace, it was always better to be cautious. She held the washed clothes and handed them to them, saying, "Follow me as I carry them everywhere."
Xie Qing followed the palace maids to deliver clothes everywhere. Early in the morning, everywhere was busy with palace maids and eunuchs. They had to clean everywhere and make all necessary preparations before the masters went out.
When everyone is busy, no one pays attention to what others are doing.
The group walked smoothly from the laundry department to the back door of the East Palace.
The eunuch guarding the gate saw them approaching and impatiently drove them away: "Get out! Is this the place for you to come to the East Palace?"
Yijia stepped forward and showed her badge: "This is the dress the Crown Princess wanted. Can you afford the delay?"
The eunuch was also surprised when he saw Yijia: "Aunt Yijia, when did you go out?"
Yi Jia glared at him: "I'm not in the East Palace! When did I leave? Get out of here!"
The eunuch refused to give way: "Since you are not in the East Palace, you'd better not go in. If you go in, you can't get out."
Yi Jia raised her hand and slapped him: "You bastard! No matter how chaotic it is outside, the one inside is still the Crown Princess! His Majesty is not dead yet!"
The eunuch covered his face, grinned at Yi Jia, and said, "Since Auntie is willing to go in, then go in. Don't blame me for not reminding you, going in will mean death!"
"What do you care? Get lost!"
Yijia kicked the eunuch away and took Xie Qing and Qin Bai into the East Palace.
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