After Zhou Jingzhi left, Jian Yang became angrier and angrier, and even the food he left behind lost its appetite.
After giving those things to Xiqiu, he locked himself in his room.
She lay in bed, carefully recalling what Zhou Jingzhi had said and what had happened recently.
According to Zhou Jingzhi, the people he sent went to Yuncheng to meet with Jian Hong, but there is still no news of Jian Hong. Are they just going to wait in the palace like this?
How could such a large force bypass the checkpoints of Yuncheng and enter the city? If they alerted the enemy, Jian Hong's situation would become even more dangerous, especially since they had no idea what Zhou Jing'an had planned.
Thinking about this, Jian Yang couldn't sit still any longer.
She had to go to the border herself; there were some things she needed to investigate herself to feel at ease.
Without hesitation, Jian Yang jumped out of bed and began packing her bags, filling them with a large amount of medicinal powder.
Xiqiu heard clanging and banging noises coming from inside the house and hurriedly went in to see what had happened.
Seeing Jian Yang packing her things, Xi Qiu was shocked: "Your Highness, what are you doing?"
Jian Yang didn't look up, continuing to pack her things. Suddenly, she remembered something and said, "Don't tell the Emperor that I'm going to Yuncheng soon. Don't tell him."
Xiqiu stood there pondering for a while, then her eyes lit up and she ran out.
"Eunuch Zhang, something terrible has happened! Her Majesty the Empress is heading to the border!" Xiqiu ran to the Emperor's palace and shouted to Eunuch Zhang.
Zhou Jingzhi hadn't gone to bed yet when he heard Xiqiu's shouts outside, and his heart immediately jumped.
Before Eunuch Zhang could go in to announce the arrival, Zhou Jingzhi hurriedly came out and headed towards Weiyang Palace.
When he arrived at Weiyang Palace, Jian Yang had already packed her bags and was ready to leave.
"Ayang, where are you going?" Zhou Jingzhi asked breathlessly.
"I'm going to Yuncheng. I can't abandon my brother. Don't stop me." Jian Yang said coldly, and then walked towards the door.
Zhou Jingzhi quickly reached out to stop her, his expression very serious.
"Ayang, don't act rashly. You can't leave here."
Jian Yang got angry as soon as she heard this. What did she mean by acting impulsively? She was determined to leave today.
She pushed Zhou Jingzhi's hand away and continued walking outside.
Xiqiu gasped when she saw this scene, and suddenly wondered if she had misunderstood.
As soon as she took a step, Jian Yang was pulled into Zhou Jingzhi's arms and lifted up, and no matter how hard she tried to break free, she couldn't.
"Let me go!" Jian Yang shouted.
Zhou Jingzhi ignored her and carried her into the house.
Seeing this, Jian Yang panicked and kicked Zhou Jingzhi in the knee. Zhou Jingzhi was not paying attention and got a solid kick, letting out a muffled groan as he let go.
Jian Yang took the opportunity to jump down and continue running outside, but was pulled back again.
"Let go! Xiqiu! Come help me!" In her excitement, she slapped Zhou Jingzhi.
Seeing that Zhou Jingzhi still wouldn't let go, she took out some powder from her pocket and pretended to sprinkle it on him.
Zhou Jingzhi didn't dodge, he just watched her quietly, and Jian Yang ultimately failed to poison him.
"From this day forward, the Empress is not allowed to leave Weiyang Palace even a step, or you will all be held accountable." With these words, Zhou Jingzhi left Weiyang Palace.
When they left, they even sent people to guard the palace gates; it really seemed like they were furious.
The next day, Liu'er was sweeping in the Empress Dowager's palace when she suddenly heard several palace servants whispering among themselves.
"Did you know? Yesterday, the Empress and the Emperor got into a fight, and she was put in solitary confinement that night."
"Really? How could this happen..."
Upon hearing this, Liu'er's eyes lit up with excitement.
That evening, clutching the note she had written earlier, she put on an innocent look and ran to Weiyang Palace.
There weren't many guards at the palace gates at this time. Liu'er took out the Empress Dowager's jade pendant from her bosom and waved it in front of the guards, signaling them to make way.
The Emperor only said that the Empress was not allowed to come out, but he did not say that others were not allowed to come in. Besides, these were the Empress Dowager's people, so they dared not stop them.
Seeing Liu'er push the door open and come in, Jian Yang asked in surprise, "Liu'er, what brings you here?"
Then Liu'er turned around, closed the door, and mysteriously handed her a note.
After reading it, Jian Yang nodded excitedly and said, "I'll go with you."
The note said that the Empress Dowager had learned of this matter and felt very sorry for Jian Yang. She was also very worried about General Jian's safety, so she sent her to take Jian Yang away. She had already arranged everything outside the palace.
Jian Yang couldn't wait to change into the clothes Liu'er had prepared, and with her bundle on her back, she followed her out of the palace.
Strangely, all the guards were asleep when they left, and the two of them swaggered out of Weiyang Palace.
Along the way, Jian Yang kept her head down and followed behind Liu'er. The more she looked at Liu'er's figure, the more familiar she felt, but she couldn't remember where she had seen her before.
With the Empress Dowager's token, the two successfully left the palace.
"Where are we going?" Jian Yang asked.
Liu'er shook her head, pointed ahead, and gestured for Jian Yang to follow her.
They walked for about half an hour, still heading towards the city. At first, there were still some people around, but the further they followed Liu'er into the city, the more eerie it felt, with not even a lantern in sight.
They followed Liu'er for a while until they came to an alley, which looked like a dead end no matter how they looked at it.
Jian Yang was a little confused, so she pulled Liu'er to a stop.
"Where are you taking me? Are you really taking me away?" Jian Yang asked sharply.
In the darkness, Jian Yang couldn't see the fleeting ruthlessness in Liu'er's eyes.
She stammered for a long time without saying anything, just kept looking at Jian Yang and shaking her head, pulling her hand to continue walking forward.
Seeing this, Jian Yang flung her hand away and made as if to leave.
Suddenly, a large group of men in black emerged from all corners of the alley and surrounded Jian Yang and Liu'er.
Jian Yang clenched the poison powder she had hidden in her sleeve, watching the men in black in front of her warily.
Just then, Liu'er walked straight toward the men in black, and Jian Yang was about to reach out and stop her.
But then she said, "Kill her."
Her expression was somewhat ferocious, and her eyes were full of excitement, as if she had already caught her prey.
Liu'er isn't mute after all? Jian Yang looked at the ordinary-looking palace maid in front of her with surprise. Before she could think any further, the group of men in black rushed up.
Jian Yang sprinkled some medicine powder on them, but there were too many people and she couldn't take care of them all.
A man in black swung his sword at her, and Jian Yang quickly closed her eyes and prayed silently.
When she opened her eyes again, Zhou Jingzhi was standing in front of her.
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