Chapter 317: Undercurrent.
"Did you send Shen Anan away?" Li Huaiyan asked.
Xiao Yuan did not answer. He walked to the desk and leaned heavily on it, with a cold and dead expression on his face.
Li Huaiyan sighed, "Why are you doing this?" Since you are reluctant to let go, why do you have to send him away? We have been planning for a long time, and the outcome is still unknown.
"She is pregnant." Xiao Yuan said calmly, which made Li Huaiyan stunned for a while, but he immediately understood what Xiao Yuan was thinking.
Even if he was 90% sure, there was still an element of uncertainty. He couldn't afford to take the risk. What's more, the most important thing was that they had no soldiers at their disposal. Having no soldiers for rebellion was a fatal flaw.
Xiao Yuan calmed down and started talking about business. "The palace has sent a message that the Imperial Guards have been controlled by Xiao Tian. The palace is under strict guard tonight and people can only enter but not leave."
Li Huaiyan's eyes were deep, "He can't hold back any longer and is about to take action. Now all we need is the last dose of strong medicine."
Xiao Yuan nodded slightly, a hint of sneer on his lips, "I guess you are waiting for news from the border."
Li Huaiyan sneered, "I'll go to the Ministry of War now."
He pushed open the door and was about to leave, only to find that it had started raining. The rain was not heavy, but the drizzle slowly formed a rain curtain in the air, blurring his vision and making it impossible to see the scene ahead.
Li Huaiyan plunged into the rain and soon disappeared.
Xiao Yuan stood in front of the window, looking at the drizzling rain. His handsome profile looked even colder and harder in the candlelight.
Tonight is destined not to be peaceful.
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The emperor's bedroom.
Director Zhang of the Imperial Hospital took the emperor's pulse as usual, fed him medicine and was about to leave, but was suddenly stopped by Xiao Tian.
"Has Father's condition improved?"
Judge Zhang sighed softly and shook his head solemnly.
Xiao Tian's face darkened instantly, and he lowered his voice and asked, "In your opinion, how long will it take?"
This question startled Zhang Yuanpan, and his face turned pale. "This... I dare not speak nonsense."
The more he did so, the colder Xiao Tian's eyes became.
"But..." He changed the subject and said, "The Emperor has a strong desire to survive. If he can survive this, I think he will have no problem living for another ten or eight years."
Xiao Tian's expression paused, he turned to look at the main hall, his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Got it, you can leave now."
Judge Zhang glanced at him and retreated hastily.
Xiao Tian stood outside for a while, then strode into the hall and stopped in front of the dragon bed. He did not say a word, but just looked at the sleeping emperor quietly.
The candle beside him was burning brightly. He picked up something and moved the wick. The candle made a crackling sound and a slightly thick smoke slowly spread.
"It's already like this, how come you are so tenacious?"
Xiao Tian murmured softly, a sharp and dark light bursting out from his calm eyes.
"I have been worried about you for a long time, how can I let you be safe?"
After saying this, he turned and left the palace. Eunuch Liu was guarding the door. When he saw him, he immediately lowered his head and stood respectfully to one side.
"Don't be afraid, sir. I will remember your contribution after the matter is accomplished."
Eunuch Liu paused and replied quietly, "Yes."
"Watch the palace gate and don't let anyone get close. I'll be back soon."
"Yes, Fifth Prince, don't worry."
Xiao Tian strode away. After the others had walked quite far away, Eunuch Liu raised his head slightly, cast a glance at Xiao Tian's back, then retracted his gaze indifferently. The panic in his eyes turned into calmness, and he turned around and walked quickly into the hall.
Xiao Tian made many twists and turns on the palace road and finally stopped beside an inconspicuous rockery. After making sure that there was no one around, he quickly slipped in.
"Master." A tall figure stood in the darkness.
"Is there any news from the border?"
The man was hidden in the darkness, and his voice was hoarse. "According to the news leaked by our people from the Ministry of War, Shen Changhe is dead, and the prince of Yongning Marquis's Mansion is also trapped in Yongcheng. Uncle Shen has brought a team of elite soldiers and will arrive in two days at the earliest."
A flash of surprise flashed across Xiao Tian's eyes.
Shen Changhe was dead, Ling Chenyi was gone, the Imperial Guards were in his hands, and Xiao Yuan had no soldiers to use. The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived.
"Pass the order down, you can start now."
"Master," the man lowered his voice, "We haven't received accurate information from Uncle Shen yet. If he can't make it, then..."
After all, this matter must succeed and no failure is allowed. He still feels that it is better to be cautious.
Xiao Tian didn't care. "The military department's geomancy map is already in his hands. The military department has been reporting the defeat of Daliang for a long time. It can't be fake."
With the feng shui map, there will be no problem returning to Beijing within two days. As long as he controls the palace, he can coordinate internal and external operations.
After planning for many days, this day finally came.
The man in black was silent for a moment, and finally responded softly.
The rain was getting heavier, and the wheels of the carriage splashed a lot of water on the ground. The night was very quiet. Shen Anan lay on the window, looking at the blurry trees and bushes along the road, silent.
Mo Xiang was afraid that she would catch a cold, so she put a coat on her with concern, "Princess, are you reluctant to leave your son-in-law?"
Shen Anan withdrew her gaze, gathered her cloak, and said nothing, but Mo Xiang could see the reluctance on her face.
"Don't be sad, we are just staying for a few days. Once the baby in your belly is fine, we can go back. Didn't the son-in-law also say that he would come to accompany you in a few days?"
Shen Anan raised her eyes and looked at Mo Xiang.
Mo Xiang touched her cheek, and was a little puzzled by Shen Anan's look, "Is there anything wrong with me? Why are you looking at me like this?"
"No, I just suddenly felt that being a little silly is good."
“…”
Mo Xiang understood that the princess was calling her stupid.
Shen Anan hugged her arms, leaning against the car wall, looking at the car board with slightly lowered eyes, making it impossible to see her expression clearly.
There are countless ropes in my mind, slowly intersecting and finally forming a ball.
From the good news that my eldest brother had sent me a few days ago, now he has suddenly disappeared, and his life or death is uncertain. He assured me that my eldest brother is absolutely safe...
And Ling Chenyi who led his troops away...
He had already made plans half a month ago. He was forcing Chen Tian to take action. The power struggle must have begun in the court tonight.
When she was sober, she could understand the key, but she couldn't say it out loud because she couldn't help him, let alone become his weakness or burden.
Shen Anan gently covered her lower abdomen with her hand.
Especially after having her, she had to protect her. No matter what the outcome, she was the continuation of their lives and the hope of everything.
Drops of water dripped from Shen Anan's smooth chin, staining her pink dress.
She was very quiet, so quiet that Mo Xiang felt suffocated.
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