Let's rewind to half a month ago.
Helian Jue received a message by carrier pigeon from the capital.
In addition to Empress Ashina's letter, other spies planted in the capital also relayed the message.
However, among all the news, the information about Empress Ashina was the most accurate and timely.
It also includes some speculations and suggestions from Empress Ashina, a master of palace intrigue—
For example, Empress Ashina mentioned that the emperor wanted to go to the Tangquan Palace to recuperate.
This is a fact that is about to happen.
In response, Empress Ashina analyzed and speculated: "This must be a scheme by the Sage!"
"His intention to leave the heavily guarded capital and go to the long-neglected Tangquan Palace was very clear."
"He's using himself as bait, trying to lure the snake out of its hole."
"The Second Prince has the support of eight powerful noble families. They are preparing for war and are ready to make a move. They just need the right opportunity. Tangquan Palace is the perfect place for a 'military remonstrance'."
"Therefore, I predict that there will be great chaos in Tangquan Palace within three to five days at the earliest, and seven to eight days at the latest!"
After reading Empress Ashina's letter, Helian Jue and Xie Yuan both agreed with it.
"Depart! Your Highness, you must depart as soon as possible!"
Xie Yuan was never an indecisive person.
Realizing that the "opportunity" had arrived, she only wanted her prince to seize it as soon as possible.
Helian Jue nodded vigorously, "We definitely need to hurry!"
Fortunately, Yuling has been excavated and a simple tunnel has been built.
Although it still didn't meet Xie Yuan's original plan, it was already usable.
In any case, it's just an emergency measure. Once Helian Jue leads his army successfully through Yuling and heads to the Central Plains, the construction project at Yuling can continue.
"However, there is still a problem."
Helian Jue, having served as crown prince for many years, was exceptionally thorough in his considerations.
“We can go to the capital under the pretext of ‘serving the emperor,’ but it will lack a certain legitimacy.”
"The Empress Dowager might be able to help, but we should also be prepared for both possibilities."
Xie Yuan nodded.
We cannot place all our hopes on others.
After all, no matter how meticulous the plan, unexpected events can still occur.
But one person's strength is ultimately limited.
If Empress Ashina cannot help Helian Jue obtain a legitimate imperial edict, even if he successfully returns to the capital, Helian Jue will be criticized for "having ulterior motives" and "intending to rebel."
Although Helian Jue and Xie Yuan had both considered rebellion, the couple had been working tirelessly towards that goal for the past three years.
However, given a better opportunity, if handled well, Helian Jue would not only not be a traitorous rebel, but also a meritorious official and filial son who rescued the emperor!
If you can gain a good reputation, why not put in the effort?
"Your Highness, what if we performed a 'miracle' for you?"
In the eyes of later generations, the ancients were all superstitious.
A clap of thunder on the horizon could terrify people in ancient times.
Xie Yuanzhen traveled back to ancient times and lived there for three years before she discovered that the ancients were not actually so "ignorant".
They may not be able to explain many supernatural things, but they are not easily superstitious either.
For example, many miracles in history were man-made.
Those who performed those miracles had all planned it in advance and had their own purposes.
The so-called talk of ghosts and gods is nothing more than a very useful fig leaf and shield.
However, such props can be very useful in crucial moments.
It can help those in power appease the people and bring stability to the country!
"miracle?"
Helian Jue's eyes lit up.
He never questioned his princess's abilities; he only knew that A Yuan always had unexpected and amazing ideas.
"What kind of miracle?"
Should we hide the book in the belly of a fish, create a stone statue with writing on it that slowly rises from the ground, or create a legend of a natural phenomenon?
Having served as crown prince for over twenty years, Helian Jue was well-versed in history and also adept at the intricacies of court politics.
With just a little thought, he could come up with several miracles.
"Heavens!"
Xie Yuan looked into Helian Jue's captivating eyes and uttered two words earnestly.
Throughout history, when people tease someone, they often say things like, "If you're so great, why don't you go to heaven?"
This shows that things like going to heaven are impossible for normal people.
Helian Jue: ...
He knew that his princess was not one to speak carelessly, nor would she deliberately joke or tease him on such matters.
So he didn't question it at all, but nodded vigorously: "Okay!"
Xie Yuan smiled; it felt so good to be trusted unconditionally.
Helian Jue trusted her, and she wouldn't deliberately keep him in suspense.
He took a blueprint and said to Helian Jue, "Your Highness, please take a look!"
"During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang invented the Kongming Lantern, which could fly into the sky and be used to spy on military intelligence."
"This inspired me, and I couldn't help but wonder: Kongming lanterns can carry things into the sky, so can people? Can't they do the same?"
"During this time, I ordered people to make an extra-large Kongming lantern, with a basket underneath that can carry three people."
Helian Jue's eyes lit up. Instead of looking at the blueprints, he asked Xie Yuan, "A Yuan, are you done?"
Xie Yuan nodded, "Yes!"
Upon receiving a letter from the Empress before the New Year, informing him of the engagement between the Fifth Prince and Princess Nanling, Xie Yuan began to ponder how to ensure Helian Jue's triumphant return to the capital.
In many time-travel novels, hot air balloons are a magical device that many time travelers will definitely "invent".
Good heavens, in ancient times, this must have been a truly awe-inspiring event.
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