Like a bowstring stretched to its limit finally being released and falling slightly, the tense expression that had been caused by extreme tension also eased a bit.
The deep worry in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a sense of relief at surviving a disaster.
Su Jinyun raised her eyes, her gaze sharp and intense, like the brightest star in the night sky, sweeping over everyone. Her gaze seemed to see through everyone's inner thoughts and weariness.
Upon seeing everyone enter, she first turned her head slightly, her movements gentle yet filled with undeniable concern, and softly and gently instructed Xuan Yu.
"You've had a long journey, go to the small kitchen and have some food to eat, then get some rest."
Then, she turned her sharp gaze to her several bodyguards, her eyes revealing unwavering determination and an urgent sense of urgency.
His eyes seemed to burn with a blazing flame, as if to incinerate all difficulties.
She straightened her body slightly, her posture as upright as a pine tree, and solemnly instructed, "Can you bypass the Imperial Guards and sneak into the palace?"
Upon hearing Su Jinyun's instructions, the guards were immediately filled with doubt.
Although his face remained calm, his heart was like a deep pool where a boulder had been thrown in, stirring up layers of turbulent waves.
They had followed Su Jinyun for a long time and knew that this matter was definitely not simple, but they remained steadfast in their loyalty to her.
Even though they were filled with confusion, they nodded slightly without hesitation and in unison.
The movements were clean and efficient, demonstrating well-trained composure and decisiveness, as if silently proclaiming their absolute obedience.
Looking back over the past few days, in order to find Su Jinyun's whereabouts, they traveled day and night, tirelessly searching like a hound.
During this period, they worked closely with the Emperor's secret guards, traversing the streets and alleys of the capital.
During this arduous search process, they gradually became familiar with each other and learned about each other's ways of doing things and unknown details.
At this moment, Pei Yanci's face was ashen, his expression like a spine bent under a heavy burden, revealing an indescribable heaviness and worry.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse, as if coming from the depths of a valley.
Each word was clear yet seemed to carry a heavy weight: "The Emperor must be under control at this moment."
The Emperor's secret guards have most likely been silenced. You need to be vigilant and not trust them.
Upon hearing this, the guards were suddenly jolted, as if a sharp lightning bolt had struck their hearts, and their blood seemed to freeze instantly.
They were all seasoned veterans, and they knew that Pei Yanci was not exaggerating or making baseless accusations.
Therefore, successfully infiltrating the heavily guarded palace, which was like a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, would be as difficult as climbing a towering, steep cliff.
Every step is fraught with unknowns and dangers, many times greater than before.
Judging from the veiled meaning revealed in Pei Xiang's words, it seems that even the Imperial Guards have been cleverly infiltrated by the enemy and have become pawns of the enemy, no longer worthy of trust.
Fortunately, during these days, the Emperor was extremely worried about Su Jinyun's safety, and he was constantly concerned about her whereabouts.
Every day, they bore the heavy responsibility of reporting the progress of the search to the emperor at the palace.
During their frequent visits to and from the palace, they relied on their extraordinary keen observation skills and astonishing photographic memory, just like meticulous hunters observing their prey.
They have meticulously observed and analyzed the timing and patterns of the Imperial Guards' patrols, and now they know them inside and out.
It was as if the timetable for the Imperial Guard's patrols was deeply imprinted in their minds, as familiar as the beating of their own pulse.
Thinking of this, the commander of the secret guards became even more serious, his expression so solemn it seemed as if water could drip from it.
He stepped forward with steady, powerful strides, his posture upright like a pine tree, standing proudly in the tense and oppressive atmosphere.
He said respectfully and firmly, "I need to go in and out of the palace to report these days. Given the rotation of the Imperial Guards, I think I can find an opportunity to sneak in."
"Does Master and Prime Minister Pei have important business that requires us to secretly gather information? Or are there any clues they want us to carefully search this forbidden area of the imperial city?"
A wave of emotion washed over Su Jinyun. She had never expected that the Emperor would be so concerned and attentive to her safety.
This unexpected and profound concern is just like the situation in which things are as complicated as a tangled mess and as shrouded in mist.
Suddenly, a ray of bright hope pierced through, transforming what was once a thorny and treacherous path.
There was a quiet easing of tensions and room for change, and things became relatively easier as a result.
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