Li Jingjing immediately understood Ye Xiaoxiao's hint, and then took Princess Xinya and Qin Xue to introduce them to each other.
"Princess, this is Qin Xue, the daughter of the Duke of Huguo's mansion, and also our cousin."
"Cousin Xiaoxue is kind and lively, just like the princess. I'm sure the princess will like her too."
After Li Jingjing finished speaking, she pulled Qin Xue up.
"Xiaoxue, the princess doesn't need an introduction."
"Haven't you always liked the princess's personality and said you wanted to get to know her?"
"It's a good opportunity that you're here today, so you can have a good chat with the princess and save her from feeling lonely."
"By the way, we are all family from now on. You have to treat the princess the same way you treat me and Xiaoxiao."
Qin Xue felt much happier after receiving Ye Xiaoxiao's promise.
Therefore, he did not reject Princess Xinya and immediately started to be polite with her.
Seeing that the two had almost finished their conversation, Li Jingjing gave Qin Xue some more instructions.
"Xiaoxue, please talk to the princess first. Xiaoxiao and I have a few private words to say. I will be back later."
Although Qin Xue was a little confused, she nodded obediently.
Ye Xiaoxiao nodded to the two of them, then followed Li Jingjing to the side courtyard.
The side courtyard was originally where Ye Xiaoxiao used to live, so it did not arouse much suspicion.
However, Shangguan Lingyun noticed Ye Xiaoxiao as soon as she left the front yard.
He winked at Wang Xiao behind him, and Wang Xiao immediately retreated quietly.
Although everyone in the Ye family has been very busy, they also pay attention to Ye Xiaoxiao's every move from time to time.
Seeing Ye Xiaoxiao leave, everyone in the Ye family and Shangguan Lingyun looked at each other.
Shangguan Lingyun smiled faintly at them and shook his head, so everyone in the Ye family had to give up the idea of following them.
"Your Majesty, I have a few words to say to you in private. Please move aside."
Ye Pengcheng was really worried, so he found a reason to take Shangguan Lingyun aside.
"Your Majesty, Xiaoxiao..."
Ye Pengcheng didn't know how to start for a moment, while Shangguan Lingyun smiled bitterly.
"Father-in-law is right. Xiaoxiao plans to leave today."
Ye Pengcheng: "But..."
Ye Pengcheng suddenly realized that he seemed to be unable to speak, and for a moment he didn't know how to start.
Shangguan Lingyun understood what he meant, but still shook his head.
"Don't worry, father-in-law. I will accompany her personally."
Without waiting for Ye Pengcheng to object, Shangguan Lingyun continued.
"Since my father-in-law already knows about this matter, I will trouble you with the next matter."
Ye Pengcheng was a little puzzled, but Shangguan Lingyun didn't give him a chance to think about it.
"I have made up my mind. Father-in-law, there is no need to persuade me any further. As for matters at court, I have already made all the arrangements."
"Besides, I'm not going out this time just to accompany Xiaoxiao."
"The country has just been established, and I want to go on a private visit in disguise."
"On the one hand, we are hiding the fact that Xiaoxiao intends to leave."
"On the other hand, it also serves as a wake-up call to corrupt officials."
"However, the whereabouts of Xiaoxiao and I cannot be revealed to anyone."
"Not only that, you must cooperate with me and conceal my whereabouts so that those corrupt officials won't be on guard."
Ye Pengcheng felt like his brain was about to explode. Shangguan Lingyun actually handed over such an important matter to him so carelessly.
"Your Majesty, this old minister is terrified."
Shangguan Lingyun smiled lightly, "Father-in-law, this matter was caused by Xiaoxiao, so the Ye family must naturally shoulder this responsibility."
Ye Pengcheng: "..."
"Don't worry, my father-in-law. I have already made all the arrangements. As long as everyone performs their duties, there will be no chaos in the court."
“Not only will there be no chaos, but it will become stronger than ever before.”
"The reason I told my father-in-law this is because I have an important task for him."
Ye Pengcheng's legs felt a little weak, and just as he was about to kneel down, Shangguan Lingyun held him up.
"There are so many people here, so there's no need to be so polite, father-in-law."
Ye Pengcheng had no choice but to stand up again and wait for Shangguan Lingyun's instructions.
"Father-in-law, there's no need to be so serious. It's actually not a big deal."
"Just to be on the safe side, I've left you a backup plan."
Ye Pengcheng smiled awkwardly. Shangguan Lingyun stopped talking nonsense and directly handed him a secret decree.
"If anyone disobeys my will, my father-in-law can exercise my authority on my behalf and execute them first and report to me later."
"If anyone asks, father-in-law can tell them that I will be back at any time."
Seeing that Shangguan Lingyun had made all the arrangements, what else could Shangguan Lingyun say?
"I obey your order."
Shangguan Lingyun patted Ye Pengcheng on the shoulder and then took him back.
"Your Majesty, when do you plan to depart?"
"I haven't decided yet."
Ye Pengcheng: "..."
He understood that his question was a bit unnecessary. When Shangguan Lingyun would set off would still depend on when his good daughter would leave.
After realizing this, Ye Pengcheng simply stopped thinking about it.
Shangguan Lingyun did not go back to the banquet hall with him, but walked alone towards the alley in the backyard.
Wang Xiao had already prepared a carriage there, and Tianxuan also prepared a carriage not far away.
The two carriages were not far apart, but Tianxuan did not notice anything unusual.
After waiting anxiously for a moment, I saw Ye Xiaoxiao and Li Jingjing walking out together.
"Jingjing, I don't know when I'll be back, so I'll leave my parents to you."
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