After saying this, Song Xibai took a sip of warm water and then continued.
"The dog emperor only controls the area around the capital, with one imperial guard and another camp in the suburbs. Actually, it would be best if we could just keep these two forces in check. He can't control other places, and neither can we."
My head is so big!
Song Xibai scratched her hair and listlessly rested her chin on the table.
"Don't worry too much, Master. There are several advisors here!"
Wei Hong offered a word of advice.
Song Xibai sighed.
Time waits for no one!
"Fine, come with me for a walk and clear your head."
Song Xibai stood up, took Wei Hong's arm, and walked outside.
Lately, she has been going out from time to time to look around the estate, especially since there have been more koi in the lotus pond recently. Their little tails wag and wag, which helps her relax.
To everyone's surprise, Song Xibai had just walked to the front yard and hadn't even reached the screen wall when she saw Commander Yue rushing in from the side with a look of wild joy on his face.
"They're here! They're here!"
Song Xibai stopped and looked at him in surprise.
Who's here?
Commander Yue slammed on the brakes and stopped in front of Song Xibai, holding up a grayish pigeon and gesturing wildly as if possessed.
"A letter has arrived, Your Highness!"
Song Xibai's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes widened instantly.
"A letter has arrived?!"
Her voice was filled with disbelief, and she felt a moment of dizziness, almost thinking she was dreaming.
We've waited so long!
Finally, there's concrete news!
Song Xibai trembled with excitement and almost lost her balance.
Fortunately, Wei Hong supported her at all times and managed to stabilize her body in time.
"Show me right now!"
Song Xibai shouted urgently.
Commander Yue dared not delay and hurriedly tore off the small bamboo tube from the pigeon's leg, from which he pulled out a thin piece of silk cloth.
There are only eight characters written on it.
"We have arrived in Changde and will return soon."
Song Xibai stared at those eight characters, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.
She checked it seven or eight times, but she was still not entirely reassured.
"Is this His Highness? This doesn't look like his handwriting!"
Commander Yue explained to her, "There's a mark in the corner of this letter that belongs exclusively to His Highness."
Song Xibai frowned as she looked at the ink spot.
Is this a mark? I thought it was ink that had been accidentally spilled!
Since Commander Yue spoke with such certainty, Song Xibai was truly relieved, and her face showed joy and excitement.
"From Changde Prefecture to the capital, it would take ten days at full speed. However, I don't know the situation on His Highness's side. If he brings entourage, it will probably take ten or twenty days. If he takes a detour, it will take even longer..."
Commander Yue was too excited; he couldn't help but speak as soon as he opened his mouth.
Song Xibai calmed down immediately.
"Commander Yue, this matter must not be leaked! The previous plan must be brought forward."
Commander Yue's expression hardened: "Don't worry, I've already found five or six people who resemble His Highness in build. Master Luo has also made several forgeries of the imperial seal; we'll send them all over the country right away!"
The previous news from Qingzhou Prefecture was deliberately leaked by Commander Yue's men.
Initially, Song Xibai's idea was to find someone to pretend to be the crown prince, to divert the emperor's attention, and ideally, to lure his troops away as well.
This inspiration actually came from the fake emperor!
But there's not enough time now, so we have to find another way.
"I've given this plan a name."
Song Xibai suddenly said in a serious tone.
Commander Yue scratched his head: "What's your name?"
In situations like this, is naming something important?
Welcoming His Highness is more important!
Song Xibai blinked and then said.
"Let's call it the 'Crying Wolf Plan'!"
Commander Yue didn't understand, but Wei Hong, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but burst out laughing.
As her belly grew bigger, Song Xibai began prenatal education, telling stories to her belly every night before going to sleep. Wei Hong served her closely and, of course, had heard Song Xibai tell the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
"Even our master is in the mood for jokes!"
After Wei Hong finished laughing, she gave Commander Yue a brief explanation.
To everyone's surprise, after a moment of contemplation, Commander Yue said with a serious expression.
"Although it's just a little story to coax a child, the moral of it is really good. Madam is indeed very talented!"
Song Xibai waved his hand modestly.
This isn't something I came up with; it's a story I've heard since I was a child.
After hearing the story, Commander Yue understood Song Xibai's meaning and went to carry it out without her having to explain it in detail.
They handed over the fake seals made by Master Luo to several doubles, and arranged for their most capable bodyguards to protect them. They then split into several teams and set off in the southeast, northwest and other directions.
Three days later, the emperor received a series of reports from the Imperial Guards.
The first message came from Yanzhou Prefecture, saying that a suspicious person had been discovered, suspected to be the Crown Prince.
The emperor actually believed it.
Yanzhou is not far from Qingzhou; it only takes two or three days to get there by horseback.
Therefore, the emperor immediately dispatched another imperial guard to Yanzhou Prefecture, ordering them to be executed without fail.
The emperor thought to himself, "With two imperial guards, surely there will be no chance of anything going wrong?"
But before they could even catch their breath, they received another report from the Imperial Guard in other places.
This time it's Taiyuan Prefecture.
The emperor was filled with questions.
How did he get from Yanzhou Prefecture to Taiyuan Prefecture in less than a day?
Is it fake news?
The emperor was very suspicious.
But what if it's true?
Furthermore, he wasn't sure which side was fake.
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