Chapter 508: Turnaround

In the Xiangshan Villa, there were bloody corpses and scattered weapons everywhere, and the air was filled with blood.

Gu Yu stopped Dou Zhao in the house and said, "Sister-in-law, don't scare you. You should stay in the house. When they have finished cleaning up, I will take you, Lao An and Yuan Ge'er out through the back door."

With the protection of the Shenjiying, they no longer need to worry about their own safety.

The roar of killing was deafening just now. The battle must have been fierce.

Dou Zhao was still a little frightened, and was even more afraid of scaring his grandmother and Yuan Ge'er, so he nodded slightly.

Chen Jia asked for a meeting.

Dou Zhao had a lot to ask him, and he said in a loud voice: "Please invite him in!"

Chen Jia considered that Dou Zhao was pregnant and might be very sensitive to smells like Jiang Yan. He took off his outer armor, washed his hands and face, and then followed Chen Xiaofeng into the room.

Perhaps because they were afraid that the bloody smell from the yard would drift in, the front window of the compartment was still covered with a felt blanket, but all the small windows at the back were opened.

As soon as Dou Zhao saw him, he hurried over and asked anxiously, "Where is the prince now? How is he? Is his life in danger?"

Seeing that his grandmother was present, Chen Jia didn't care about much. He just bowed to her and said, "Since A Yan was kidnapped last time, the prince has been on guard and sent several highly skilled people to follow you. He also told them: If you are in danger, if they can save you, they should do so first; if there is a huge gap in power, they should not try to be brave and report to the prince immediately. The people of Prince Liao besieged the other courtyard. They were few in number and weak in strength, so they sent someone to help. The prince sent a letter. Who knew that the prince was on duty in the palace today and couldn't be contacted, so he turned to look for me. It happened that Liu Yu sent someone to invite me to drink. I immediately realized that the situation was not good, and hurriedly asked him to send a letter to Jiang Yi of the Wucheng Bingmasi. I used the excuse of going back to the room to talk to A Yan and change clothes, and stationed the people sent by Liu Yu in the hall. At the same time, I asked Hu Zi to take A Yan to hide in the wall of the house, and at the same time I slipped out from the back door and went straight to the Shenjiying.

There was no movement from Ma Youming, and there was no imperial edict or handwritten instructions from the crown prince. In addition, Wang Xu, the commander of the Shenjiying, made it clear that he would not help either side. He had no way to dispatch troops without Wang Xu’s permission, so he had to send a group of people under his command to follow me to Xiangshan Villa quietly…”

The rest is known to everyone.

Dou Zhao was immediately anxious and asked, "So who doesn't know the situation in Kyoto?"

"Sister-in-law, don't be impatient. I haven't finished talking yet." Chen Jia couldn't help but laugh. "Just when we arrived at Xiangshan Villa, Ma Youming received a letter from Jiang Yi, saying that Prince Liao had rebelled, and now the palace was in chaos. The prince led the Jinwu Guards to fight with the people of the Five Army Camp, and asked Ma Youming to bring people to rescue.

Ma Youming and his men forcibly seized Wang Xu's talisman. Wang Xu simply pretended to be threatened and hid in the house, allowing Ma Youming to do whatever he wanted. This allowed Ma Youming to successfully mobilize the Shenji Camp.

"That's good, that's good!" Dou Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.

Once the Shenji Camp and the Wucheng Bingmasi join forces, the Wujun Camp will be no match at all.

Chen Jia said, "Now that the Jinyiwei have all disappeared, the King of Liao probably has some other tricks up his sleeve. It's too dangerous for my sister-in-law to stay here, and it's so dirty. It's better for my sister-in-law to be escorted by Master Gu to go to the Shenjiying for shelter. When the capital is at peace, I will come to take my sister-in-law back to the capital."

Dou Zhao nodded and warned him: "You should also be careful and don't try to be brave!"

Chen Jia smiled and replied “yes”.

Gu Yu said, "I will go to Beijing with you."

"No!" Dou Zhao blurted out the words of opposition. After she finished speaking, she realized that if the Liao Palace coup failed, wouldn't Gu Yu become a relative of the traitor? Not to mention that he could dominate the capital with the imperial power like in his previous life, even his life might be in danger.

She turned pale.

For Gu Yu, at this moment, he did not seek to achieve anything meritorious, but only to avoid making mistakes.

He can't get involved in this.

It’s better to know nothing…

Dou Zhao thought of Gu Yu's temper and the pain he had just seen when he was squatting on the ground with his head in his hands, and hurriedly ordered Duan Gongyi in a loud voice: "Quickly tie up Master Gu for me!"

Everyone in the room was stunned and looked at each other in confusion.

Gu Yu just smiled, but her smile looked particularly miserable.

"Master Duan, I know you are my sister-in-law's bodyguard, and I won't make it difficult for you," he said, clasping his hands in front of Duan Gongyi, "I won't run away, just show your respect, don't tie me up, I've never been so embarrassed in my life!"

Duan Gongyi laughed and turned to look for the hemp rope.

Gu Yu lowered his eyelids, turned his face away and faced Dou Zhao.

Chen Jia wanted to say something but stopped.

Chen Xiaofeng and others stared at Dou Zhao without blinking.

The atmosphere was a little weird.

Duan Gongyi, however, seemed unaware and tied up Gu Yu who did not resist at all.

Dou Zhao said to Duan Gongyi: "I remember that the prince gave you a badge that allows you to pass through the city without being checked. You should take Master Gu back to Tianjin quietly, and make sure no one finds out that he has been back to Kyoto..."

The room was filled with surprise.

Dou Zhao turned a blind eye and just warned Duan Gongyi: "Master Gu is in an awkward situation now, and there is no accurate news from the Crown Prince. If you can ask the Emperor and the Crown Prince for mercy, that would be good. If not, you should find a way to send Master Gu out to sea and hide for a few years. When he grows up and changes his appearance, he can come back with a changed name..."

Duan Gongyi smiled and said "OK", but Gu Yu struggled hard: "I won't go to Tianjin! At most, one life for another, what do I have to be afraid of! My aunt has been so kind to me, how can I abandon her at this time? Anyway, there is no place for me to stand in the Yunyang Marquis's Mansion, I don't want to live in fear! Twenty years later, I will be a good man again!"

Dou Zhaoli ignored him and said to Duan Gongyi, "Look, are you talking like a child? I've left him to you all the way! When you get to Tianjin, don't rush back. Stay with Master Gu for a few days first. Once the matter with the Crown Prince is settled, you can act accordingly!"

Duan Yigong smiled and said, "Madam, rest assured, I will definitely send Master Gu back to Tianjin safely."

Dou Zhao nodded.

Gu Yu was still yelling there, but his eyes were already red when he looked at Dou Zhao.

Dou Zhao said: "Shut up his mouth for me."

Gu Yu's eyes widened.

Unfortunately, Duan Gongyi only listened to Dou Zhao. He blocked Gu Yu's mouth without hesitation, and kindly took off a green guard uniform for Gu Yu to change into, saying: "If anyone asks, I will say that he broke his leg and needs to be set quickly."

"This is a good idea!" Dou Zhao praised. Chen Xiaofeng and the others also breathed a sigh of relief and smiled a little.

Duan Gongyi took Gu Yu away.

Chen Jia sent Dou Zhao and others to Shenjiying.

At this time, those who remained in the Shenjiying were all Ma Youming's confidants.

Wang Xu was just pretending to be detained in the house. When he heard that Dou Zhao and his mother were coming, he asked his personal servant to bring out his treasured Dahongpao to entertain Dou Zhao.

Dou Zhao accepted his kindness and sent Chen Xiaofeng to express his gratitude.

By noon, news came from Kyoto.

Only a part of the Five Military Camps were guarding the Forbidden Palace. The Five Cities Bingmasi and the Shenji Camp joined forces and quickly defeated the people from the Five Military Camps. The Jinyi Guards protected Prince Liao and the Empress, and took the Emperor back to Yuquan Mountain. Liang Jifen and Dou Shishu quickly rushed to Yuquan Mountain and persuaded Prince Liao to release the Emperor. Yao Shizhong and Mu Chuan, who arrived later, had gloomy faces and stayed in the duty room in the inner cabinet with the depressed Dai Jian.

Wang Xu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

At this point, it doesn't matter whether the emperor is alive or dead.

Unexpectedly, Ma Youming succeeded!

Maybe there are too many people like him who are unwilling to offend Prince Liao but dare not help the Crown Prince?

He rocked back and forth in his drunkard's chair, thinking about the meritorious officials this time.

As for myself, my official career is over.

However, at least he managed to save his life and property and escape unscathed, unlike Shi Chuan who lost everything.

He sighed again.

※※※※※

Song Mo was in a hurry to pick up Dou Zhao.

Cui Yijun said anxiously: "The palace is still full of devastation..."

"With the princes and ministers around, nothing will happen." Song Mo said firmly, "I don't even know how my wife is doing now!" His eyes turned red when he said this.

Cui Yijun frowned.

The prince said softly, "Go ahead! Remember to comfort Madam Dou. She has also been troubled by me!"

Song Mo bowed gratefully and hurried out of the palace.

Cui Yijun couldn't help but murmur: "How can the prince ignore the country and the people?"

The prince glanced at him and said with emotion, "Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot be achieved at the same time. He is a real man." He paused and said, "If he ignores his wife and children at this time and only wants to make achievements, would you dare to be his colleague? How can I dare to use him?"

Cui Yijun thought about it carefully, couldn't help but laugh, and said: "Your Highness is still wise."

The prince said nothing.

Ji Yong appeared in front of the prince, breathless.

He asked people, "Where did Song Yantang go?"

"He spoke a few words to His Highness and then left," someone said, "but no one knows where he went."

"So which direction did he go?"

Someone showed him the way.

He thanked her and hurried after her.

The prince pondered for a long time and ordered Cui Yijun: "Go and find out what the grudge between Ji Jianming and Song Yantang is."

Cui Yijun agreed.

Ji Yong didn't catch up with Song Mo in the end.

But he didn't dare to chase her anymore.

Several elders in the cabinet were discussing how to write the manifesto. His uncle had lost the competition with Dou Shishu for the position of Grand Academician of the Inner Cabinet last time. This time Dai Jian was unlucky. Mu Chuan might also be forced to retire. This might be an opportunity. He had to find a way to give his uncle a push.

He sent his sons to the Duke of Ying's Mansion to inquire about Dou Zhao's news, while he himself went to the duty room of the inner cabinet - he had to show the manifesto written by the inner cabinet to the prince before it could be sent out.

By the time Song Mo arrived at Shenjiying, the sun had already set.

Dou Zhao was standing in the garden with a smile on his face, watching his grandmother and Yuan Ge'er digging wild vegetables!

Song Mo's eyes suddenly became wet. Standing in the corridor of the garden, his feet felt like they were filled with lead and he couldn't move.

It was Yuan Ge'er who saw him, dropped the flowers and plants in his hands and ran over laughing.

"Daddy, Daddy!" He threw himself into Song Mo's arms.

Dou Zhao came over with a smile and asked, "Have you finished your work in the city?"

There was no panic, no anger, no blame, no annoyance, as if he had just gone out and came back.

Is she so confident in herself?

Believe that he will protect her, believe that he will get through the difficulties safely, and believe that he will give her a stable future.

Wasn't this why he was so attracted to her?

Song Mo hugged Dou Zhao tightly in his arms. Ignoring the shouts, he used all his strength to hug Dou Zhao tightly.