Tan Zaiheng swallowed hard.
He stared at Yun Qing for a long while before gradually accepting the fact, but his gaze was still very complicated: "Then... uh, Lord Li, how did you end up here?"
The downsides of constantly traveling around became apparent at this time. Tan Zaiheng was not very familiar with the current situation of the imperial court, and he was even more puzzled by Yun Qing's sudden appearance here.
His intuition told him that His Majesty was not an ungrateful person. Could it be that Lord Li's identity had been exposed and he had been criticized, so he was sent here to avoid the storm?
Yun Qing could roughly guess what he was thinking, and sighed: "This situation is a bit complicated, Lord Tan, can you do me a favor?"
It's easier to get things done when you have acquaintances. Yun Qing no longer needs to worry about how to get back; there are readily available connections here.
"certainly!"
Tan Zaiheng readily agreed.
Although Yun Qing's identity as a woman was a little hard to accept, the thought that she was a woman who had left home made everything seem more reasonable.
We've already had several female generals, so why are we missing a female imperial tutor?
It can only be said that Tan Zaiheng is not only open-minded, but also quite quick to accept this aspect, so Yun Qing will not hold back.
"Is there a carrier pigeon? Or can someone deliver a letter for me?"
Tan Zaiheng nodded: "Yes, we have both."
He has plenty of pigeons and manpower while he's away.
Yun Qing pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll have one of each."
To avoid accidents, a two-pronged approach is needed.
Several days have passed, and who knows what the situation is like over there? Yunqing's journey is not fast enough, so it would be better to send a message first.
Xie Rang has accepted things like soul transmigration and systems quite well, so he should know how to handle the current situation. In any case, only they know the secrets behind it.
Tan Zaiheng readily agreed, and then casually inquired about another matter: "Lord Li, where are you staying now?"
Tan Zaiheng wasn't stupid; he realized there was clearly a problem and chose a more tactful way to ask.
“It’s a family’s home,” Yun Qing added. “Something happened, and my guards haven’t woken up yet.”
While they were unconscious, the kind-hearted old woman had already called a doctor to examine them. Qinglan's vital signs were fine, but she remained unconscious. Yunqing knew it was because of the system, so there was no need to rush it.
"I see..." Tan Zaiheng didn't ask any more questions and took the initiative to say, "The conditions here are simple and far from your presence, sir. If it's convenient, I'll arrange for you to stay at an inn."
Although Tan Zaiheng did not say it explicitly, he hinted at Yun Qing's identity as a woman.
Yun Qing readily accepted: "Okay, then I'll trouble you."
Don't let Tan Zaiheng's usual lack of official authority and approachable demeanor fool you; he is a genuine second-rank official in the capital, efficient and decisive in his work. After finishing his speech, he went to arrange things for Yun Qing.
Everyone in the village knew that Tan Zaiheng was no ordinary person. When the old woman saw him return with Yun Qing, she was quite startled: "Young lady, this..."
Tan Zaiheng took the initiative to speak: "I've come to pick up my young lady and take her home. Thank you so much for taking care of her these past few days, Auntie."
Yun Qing's identity cannot be revealed, and this is a temporary solution they have come up with after discussing it.
Let's deal with this first.
"Oh, is that so?" The old woman smiled, as if she had just realized something. "I knew it, this girl doesn't look like she comes from an ordinary family."
It was all fine here, but Yun Qing didn't expect that Qing Lan would wake up just as they were leaving.
She asked groggily, "Young master, were we rescued?"
Only after she finished speaking did she notice that Yun Qing in front of her was dressed in women's clothing, and there was a familiar Tan Zaiheng next to her.
she:?
It's good that she's awake. Yun Qing helped her into the carriage with him before explaining, "We're in Ancheng now. You don't need to worry about how we got here. It's good that you're alright."
The existence of the system cannot be revealed to ordinary people. Fortunately, the guards are tight-lipped and don't care too much about their master's affairs, which is good.
Qinglan didn't seem to mind and obediently nodded, "Okay."
"As for Lord Tan, we met by chance, so it's fine if he finds out," Yun Qing told her calmly. "This matter can't be kept secret forever, and I plan to make it public at a suitable time."
Yunqing was not injured in the mudslide, but due to the stimulation of her brain, she unexpectedly recalled a memory that Li Yunqing had forgotten while she was asleep.
She had met the late emperor when she was very young. He was also involved in the matter of her disguising herself as a man; otherwise, she would not have passed the body search test for the imperial examination.
There were several people present at the time, and now that they think back, they realize that apart from one eunuch whose whereabouts are unknown, the rest of them are all dead. They wonder if anyone else will know this secret, and it would be troublesome if it were exposed.
Even the most muddle-headed emperor has moments of clarity. Li Yunqing's identity as a woman is his weakness. Before it is exposed, it is a sharp blade in his hand. Once exposed, it will backfire on Li Yunqing and even the Li family.
That's why he was so confident in placing Li Yunqing in the position of Grand Tutor.
Perhaps in his eyes, women were not a threat.
Qinglan remained silent for a long time, knowing that Yunqing must have her reasons, and finally lowered her head: "This subordinate supports Young Master's choice."
Yun Qing patted her shoulder: "Don't overthink it, just take good care of yourself."
Tan Zaiheng arranged a very nice inn for them. Thinking about what might still be happening on the other side, Yun Qing didn't dare to delay for a moment. She first sent a message to the capital by carrier pigeon, and then wrote a short letter and had someone send it to Jiangcheng.
The main point is about the pigeons in Heng's hands that haven't undergone training before flying from Ancheng to Jiangcheng; otherwise, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
Day after day, Yunqing was either on the road or on her way to travel, and she felt very melancholy.
After confirming that Qinglan was alright, she asked Tan Zaiheng to arrange a carriage for them to head towards the capital. Jiangcheng happened to be on this route, and if all went well, they might be able to meet the people who came looking for them along the way.
The guards that Tan Zaiheng arranged to protect Yun Qing were all new faces. They had never seen the Imperial Tutor before and were very curious. Tan Zaiheng pulled them aside and gave them a good warning: "Be careful on the road and don't offend that noble person."
Tan Zaiheng thought bitterly, "That is the Imperial Tutor, the second most powerful person in the world besides His Majesty. First, she is a powerful minister, and only then is she a woman."
He finally understood. Lord Li might really be about to restore his identity. Didn't you see that he wasn't even hiding it from others?
In reality, Yun Qing felt incredibly refreshed without the chest binder and planned to be a little unrestrained on the road for a while, knowing that Xie Rang would know there wouldn't be any trouble.
But life is probably mostly unsatisfactory. You think nothing will happen, but then something really does happen.
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