By the time the group returned laden with their loot, it was already getting light.
When the group returned to the Prince's residence, a guard came to report:
"Your Highness, there's movement in the palace!"
Li Xiaochen frowned and asked:
"What's going on?"
"News just came from the palace that the Crown Prince has made his move. They have surrounded the Qianqing Palace and are preparing to force the emperor to abdicate! Also, the Imperial Uncle Xiao was furious when his treasury was robbed last night. He has just sent people to search every house in the capital, and he hasn't even spared the Emperor."
The guard answered in a deep voice.
Li Xiaochen's expression hardened, and he coldly snorted:
"In my opinion, the search is a pretense; the real purpose is to imprison officials! Leng Han, issue an order to the guards of Bai Ling Temple to set off immediately. Along the way, kill any members of the Xiao family without exception. Also, have them ensure the safety of officials in the capital and their families."
"yes!"
Leng Han responded and then went out to deliver the message.
"Shui Mei, take this and go to summon him. He must come with me to storm the palace and save the Emperor."
Li Xiaochen then took out a jade token that the Emperor had given him before, handed it to Shui Mei, and gave her instructions.
"yes!"
Shui Mei also went out.
Lin Yuxin watched him finish arranging things methodically and then asked:
"Are we manpower enough? If not, I have more."
"That's enough, you can keep your people."
Li Xiaochen shook his head. Her only support was the Zhao family. The Zhao family was her backing, and he didn't want her to be exposed too early unless necessary.
Seeing that he was determined, Lin Yuxin did not insist, but gave him something before he left.
After Li Xiaochen left, Lin Yuxin thought for a moment, and before leaving, she went to Butler Mu to tell him some things, and then turned and went to the General's Mansion.
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