"How is that possible?"

She said in surprise, "Five days ago, I had already told him and arranged everything for him. He can leave the palace smoothly, unless..."

She suddenly understood something and her voice gradually became quieter.

Zong Zhengchen took over his words:

“He doesn’t want to leave.”

right!

The emperor didn't want to leave.

There is only this possibility.

Whether it was because of reluctance, sentimentality, or some other reason, he chose to stay in the imperial capital.

But if he stayed in the imperial capital, Zong Zhengli would definitely make things difficult for him.

Qin Ye was worried. After thinking it over again and again, he ran out:

"No, I have to go back to the palace. I can't leave him alone in the imperial capital."

"It's too late."

Zong Zhengchen held her wrist and said in a deep voice, "The commotion just now has caused a big stir. I'm afraid that all of Zong Zhengli's cronies have already arrived, and he is also on his way back. We can't delay any longer."

His main power is in Jiangnan.

It is not advisable to stay in the imperial capital for long.

Over the past six months, Zong Zhengli has used ruthless means to eliminate dissidents and consolidate his power. The imperial capital is his territory, and they cannot gain any benefits on his territory at the moment.

Leave first, and do things one step at a time.

Qin Ye was worried, "But father..."

"He has his reasons for staying. Father is not a man without sense of propriety. He knows what he is doing. Why don't we respect his choice?"

Zong Zhengchen said,

"Don't worry, even if Zong Zhengli is confused, he won't do anything like regicide or patricide."

With so many eyes watching him, Zong Zhengli, who had only been on the throne for half a year, did not dare to be so arrogant.

"Ye'er, let's go first."

Qin Ye pursed his lips slightly, still a little worried, "But..."

"Don't worry, there is still a long way to go. We will return to this imperial capital sooner or later."

Zong Zhengchen picked her up horizontally, got on the horse, and looked at the man from the Tiandi Escort Agency, "Thank you for your help, sir."

The man bowed, performed the highest etiquette of the martial arts world, and said proudly:

"It's just a small favor, no thanks needed, Prince Chen, Princess Chen, have a safe journey."

"See you again in the Jianghu."

"Goodbye!"

Riding their horses, they left in a hurry. They left the city overnight and ran into the endless darkness. Their figures disappeared and the sound of horse hooves became increasingly distant...

.

The Imperial Palace.

The night is endless.

The emperor sat back on the bed, looking out the window. The morning light was dim, and the sky was about to darken and then lighten. A hint of pale white appeared, like the first light that brought hope, but also like the last struggle before falling into darkness.

Stayed up all night.

My eyes were open all night.

De Fu stood aside, bending slightly.

After a night of silence, he finally spoke: "Master, Princess Chen and the eldest grandson of the emperor have left safely."

After these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Defu was nervous and had many questions to ask, and he was confused all night.

After half a year of recuperation, the master's health has recovered and he can obviously leave.

Why doesn't he leave.

Why should you stay here?

Why should I let Princess Chen down?

The Emperor looked out the window with cloudy eyes, staring absentmindedly, his thoughts already flying to the sky. After an unknown amount of time, he retracted his gaze and said:

"oh."

A moment.

He lowered his eyes and sighed:

"well……"

"Why is the master sighing?" De Fu asked carefully.

Could it be that he regretted not following Princess Chen?

"Everything that happened today was caused by me." He sighed helplessly, his old face full of vicissitudes.

well--

The initial cause of the brothers' dispute was that he did not treat them equally.

He never thought that this would lead to Zong Zhengli becoming what he is now.

How could he feel good seeing his brothers in such a mess and the country divided like this?