Chapter 724: Next Steps
Liang Yu works as the chief academic officer of the Imperial College. He only knows how to teach students and doesn't like power struggles. Normally, the Liang family is supported by Liang Dong. Now that Liang Dong is in trouble, only Liang Yu can support them.
Over the past few days, the blows and fatigue made Liang Yu look very bad and much older.
"Uncle," Zhao Jingxuan asked, "is there any news from the palace?"
Liang Yu shook his head.
He suddenly remembered something: "They asked Concubine Liang to see His Majesty."
"Has Mother ever come out since then?"
Liang Yu shook his head.
Zhao Jingxuan's expression became more solemn.
"Uncle, if we want to break into the palace by force, how many men and horses do we have?" Zhao Jingxuan asked.
Liang Yu thought for a moment and said, "Less than five hundred."
There were originally 2,000 imperial guards in the palace, and according to recent investigations, Zhao Shu had placed many of his own people among them.
The palace was heavily guarded, and it took them a lot of effort to find out that Concubine Liang was sent to see His Majesty.
Liang Yu told them about the situation.
Zhao Jingxuan frowned tightly and suppressed the urge to break into the palace.
"Keep investigating and tell me immediately if you have any news."
"Yes, Your Highness."
…
South gate of the capital.
An inconspicuous couple drove in from the city gate in a shabby carriage without attracting anyone's attention.
The carriage stopped in front of a quiet alley, and the couple got out of the carriage and entered a house.
This couple is Tang Li and Wei Qing.
Tang Li used a sleight of hand to disguise the two of them and successfully entered the city.
This house was also the residence purchased by Tangli and was registered under the name of someone else.
Even though Zhao Shu had great connections, he couldn't find her residence.
So, it's safe here for now.
The two men entered the house and closed the door.
Tang Li sighed softly. In the capital, breathing the same air, she couldn't see Mu Bao and Tang Bao.
She missed the two little ones so much.
Tang Li raised his eyes and saw Wei Qing staring at him intently.
"So ugly." Wei Qing said.
Tang Li used a trick to transform herself into a big and fat woman.
Tang Li raised his eyebrows: "Why? Dislike?"
Wei Qing leaned closer: "No matter what my wife becomes, I like her."
As he said that, he was about to kiss Tangli.
Seeing the sausage-like mouth approaching, Tangli quickly resisted him.
"I despise it."
Tang Li admitted that she was obsessed with looks and that she fell in love with her husband because of his good-looking face.
Wei Qing was deeply shocked. He looked at Tang Li aggrievedly and shrank to the side pitifully.
To be honest, looking at the face with small eyes, thick lips and an aggrieved look, Tang Li couldn't feel sorry for the child at all.
After a while, Wei Qing came over again and covered his face with a black cloth.
Tang Li was amused by him, removed the deception, put her arms around his neck, and kissed him on tiptoe.
This house is clean and has everything.
Fourteen boiled some hot water, and the two of them took a hot bath and changed into clean clothes.
Then I ate a little.
Afterwards, the secret guard brought new news.
It is about Zhao Duan, the deputy commander of the imperial guards.
The situation at the Duke of Ying's mansion, Zhao Duan's wife and children, Zhao Duan's hobbies, where he had been recently...
These are all clearly listed.
Zhao Duan's surname is Zhao, and he is also a member of the royal family. At a young age, he was promoted to deputy commander of the imperial guards. He is deeply trusted by the emperor and has a bright future. He has no worries about power.
"Everyone says Zhao Duan will be the next commander of the imperial guards, so it shouldn't be for power," Wei Qing said.
What is that for?
Tang Li looked thoughtful as he continued reading. He saw that doctors often came in and out of Zhao Duan's house, but about a month ago, no doctor came.
Zhao Duan loves his son very much.
She continued reading. Zhao Duan's son had been seriously ill...
Zhao Duan loves his son so much since he is seriously ill. Why hasn't a doctor come in the past month?
Since there is no mention of the child being dead, he must still be alive, which is a bit weird.
Could it be that he was cured in this month?
"Husband, let the secret guards investigate Zhao Duan's son." Tang Li said.
Wei Qing nodded.
In the room, Wei Qing frowned tightly.
"Wife, I think Zhao Shu will definitely not rely solely on Zhao Duan. He will definitely take advantage of this period of time to replace the people in the palace with his own people. Moreover, in the past few days, the private soldiers raised by Zhao Shu are about to arrive in the capital." Wei Qing said.
Without the emperor's order, there is no way to transfer troops from other places.
Zhao Shu controlled the emperor and the imperial guards, and with 20,000 private soldiers outside, he was actually in control of the entire capital.
"There are 10,000 imperial guards. The only way to break the deadlock is to expose Zhao Shu's true identity and let the 10,000 imperial guards fight against the 20,000 private soldiers." Tang Li said.
That's true.
The biggest problem now is that Zhao Duan still obeys Zhao Shu's orders. The emperor is controlled by Zhao Shu, and the situation is unclear...
They were in a hurry. Before the private soldiers arrived in the capital, Zhao Shu did not dare to kill the emperor. After the private soldiers arrived, Zhao Shu had enough confidence. If he really killed the emperor, it would be too late.
Wait until evening.
News came about the investigation into Zhao Duan's son.
After reading it, Tang Li and Wei Qing understood how Zhao Shu made Zhao Duan obey him.
The medicine from the Holy Doctor can relieve pain, but it is addictive.
Zhao Shu gave this medicine to Zhao Duan's son to make him addicted. If he stopped taking it, he would be in excruciating pain, thus threatening Zhao Duan.
"Wife, I'm going to see Zhao Duan." Wei Qing said without hesitation.
Zhao Duan was controlled by Zhao Shu. It was very dangerous for her husband to go to Zhao Duan like this...
"Doctor Su is in the capital, but...husband, don't be anxious, I'll think about it." Tang Li said.
Some time ago, Doctor Su cured the illness of the head of the Yan family and came back.
If Doctor Su could cure Zhao Duan's son's illness, everything would be fine.
The bad thing is that I’m afraid Dr. Su can’t cure the disease.
If Zhao Duan chose Zhao Shu and killed her husband and Doctor Su, she would be doomed.
"Wife, this is the only way. Let Doctor Su check on Zhao Duan's son. It would be best if he can be cured. Even if he can't be cured, I can convince Zhao Duan." Wei Qing said.
The two looked at each other, Tang Li's eyes were full of worry, but Wei Qing's eyes were firm.
In the end, Tangli gave in.
"Then, let's get Doctor Su here first." Tang Li said.
Doctor Su lived in Wu Mansion, and his every move was monitored by Zhao Shu.
So, we took advantage of the night to pick up Doctor Su.
Doctor Su and Madam Su naturally knew the severity of the situation, and they stayed at the Wu family during this period, not daring to go out at all.
The couple were also worried about Tang Li and Wei Qing.
So, when they received Tangli's handwritten letter, they were both happy.
Now that he saw the real person and saw that Tang Li and Wei Qing were safe and sound, Doctor Su breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm glad you're okay! I'm glad you're okay!"
"Doctor Su, we are going to do something very dangerous now..."
General Tang Li briefly explained what Doctor Su and Wei Qing were going to do, as well as the danger and urgency of it.
Doctor Su said without hesitation: "No problem for me. I'll follow your instructions."
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