Chapter 486 Substitute

Qin Qixuan quickly understood what he meant and said, "Then we must take the initiative to attack and find General An."

Pei Xuanyi nodded in agreement, frowning slightly, revealing his thoughtful expression. "That's true, but we must act with caution. Now, no matter who goes to the southwest border, it is possible to alarm An Yueya and let her realize that we have started to act."

Qin Qixuan's expression became solemn when he heard this. "Even if Anyueya knew our actions, she might not pose a big threat to us," he said slowly, "but if we can maintain our advantage in the dark, the enemy is in the light and we are in the dark, then our chances of winning will undoubtedly be greater."

The two people's eyes met in the air, and they were thinking about solutions.

At this time, the second brother suddenly broke the silence, and he said calmly, "That's not the case."

Everyone's eyes were focused on him, expecting his next words. Under the gaze of everyone, the second brother slowly opened his mouth, and every word was sonorous and powerful.

"The day I leave Beijing is coming soon." His words were concise and clear.

Everyone's heart moved, and they quickly calculated the days. Indeed, the second son was brought back to the capital for the New Year for special reasons. Now that the first month of the year is coming to an end, his departure date is approaching.

At this critical moment, it is indeed inappropriate for General Helian and the second son to be in the capital at the same time. After all, their identities and responsibilities are extremely important, and staying in the capital for a long time is likely to arouse speculation and suspicion from the outside world.

What's more, Helian Shi is about to marry Qin Shu. This means that Helian Shi must stay in the capital for a period of time to complete the preparations for the marriage. In this case, it is particularly important and necessary for the second son to return to the border on behalf of Helian Shi with his entrustment.

"Then I will be able to leave the capital smoothly."

Yes, the second brother will leave the capital by then, and no one will be suspicious, but...

Qin Shu frowned unconsciously after hearing this. She thought for a moment and said, "Although this makes sense, the southeast direction is far away from the direction of your troops stationed."

Her concerns are not unreasonable. After all, distance is a practical problem. Long journeys are not only time-consuming, but may also encounter various unpredictable risks. Moreover, the second brother must be there to guard the barracks. However,

Pei Xuanyi's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he took over the conversation with excitement in his voice.

"No, what the Second Young Master said makes sense." He looked around and saw that everyone had a puzzled look on their faces, so he explained.

"If General Helian doesn't go back to the border, then the Second Young Master does need to stay in the army to ensure the safety of the border. But it doesn't hurt the people. The Second Young Master going back to the border is an opportunity we can take advantage of!"

Everyone looked at Pei Xuanyi in confusion, and obviously didn't immediately understand what he meant. But Pei Xuanyi continued to speak with confidence.

"We can use the opportunity of the Second Young Master returning to the border to arrange a secret meeting with General An. This way, we can avoid making a fuss and directly understand General An's intentions and plans. Such an opportunity is rare, and we must not miss it."

Pei Xuanyi saw that everyone was still confused, so he patiently explained further.

"For example, this time, if the Second Young Master is about to leave to return to the army, then I can take the opportunity to pretend to be his guard and leave the capital with him. In this way, our actions will not attract too much attention from the outside world. When those who are secretly monitoring us relax their vigilance, I will find an opportunity to go in the opposite direction of the army and head to our real destination."

He paused and continued.

"As for the affairs in the palace, we just need to find someone with a similar body shape to me and let him guard for me temporarily. In this way, even if someone wants to find out my whereabouts, they will be confused by this substitute."

However, Pei Xuanyi's plan is still only a prototype. After all, as the emperor's favorite little grandson, he has a special status and his whereabouts are closely watched. It is indeed a difficult task to find a substitute who is similar to him in body shape and can face the emperor without any mistakes.

However, despite these difficulties, Pei Xuanyi's proposal does provide everyone with a new idea. Qin Qixuan couldn't help but fall into deep thought when he heard this. He understood that although this plan had certain risks, it was the most feasible method now, and he couldn't help but fall into contemplation.

"This method is feasible," Qin Qixuan said thoughtfully, "but the young grandson is in contact with His Majesty all the time, so it is not easy to hide it from the public. As a court official, I need to attend court every day and face many colleagues, so it is difficult for me to lie for a long time. The second brother is about to return to the army, and his identity and mission also make it impossible for him to split up. As for the third brother..."

Qin Qixuan's tone revealed a trace of worry. The third brother has never taken on such a heavy burden alone, and he has always focused on business.

Although the third brother's ability in the business world is getting stronger and stronger, the capital flow in his hands is getting bigger and bigger, and he is getting more and more handy in dealing with people. His emotional intelligence and ability have been significantly improved, but Qin Qixuan can't help but have some concerns about involving him in this complicated power struggle.

He knows that the third brother's personality and experience may not be enough to deal with this level of struggle and strategy. If there is any mistake, it will not only affect the execution of the entire plan, but may also bring unpredictable dangers to the third brother himself.

As for the fourth and fifth brothers, Qin Qixuan directly denied their possibility. The fourth and fifth brothers have just returned to the capital and do not know the situation and interpersonal relationships in the capital well enough.

Xiaowu also has his own tasks, and he has to concentrate on diagnosing the emperor, so he can't be distracted by him. Xiaosi is too straightforward and reckless, and lacks the tact and wit to deal with complex situations. Qin Qixuan thinks it is too risky to let him carry out such a task alone.

After Qin Qixuan thought about it again and again, they were surprised to find that the most suitable person to carry out this task was Qin Qiting.

However, Qin Qiting is busy preparing for the imperial examination, which is a major event in his life. The imperial examination is of extraordinary significance to Qin Qiting and even to the entire family.

If he suddenly stops going to school and is absent for a long time, it will inevitably cause speculation and suspicion from the outside world.

Although Qin Qixuan did not finish his words, everyone could feel the deep worry in his tone. They knew that Qin Qixuan, as the eldest son in the family, had to consider not only the success or failure of the mission, but also the future and safety of his younger brothers.

The third brother had been listening to their discussion silently. These days, he seemed to have become more taciturn and worried. But when he heard Qin Qixuan's concerns, he suddenly stood up emotionally.