Xuan Yu's face was solemn and iron-like, his expression full of determination and resolve, his eyes shining brightly as if burning with a blazing flame, a testament to his loyalty and commitment to his mission.
He slowly extended his hands, his movements steady and powerful, as if receiving a rare treasure capable of turning the tide of history, and steadily accepted the token.
He then nodded heavily, a simple yet powerful gesture, like a heavy hammer striking the silent air.
As the Emperor Emeritus's most trusted and relied-upon personal bodyguard, Xuan Yu and the Shadow Guard Commander had known each other for a long time.
Their friendship is like steel, forged through the test of time, unbreakable.
Over the long years, they fought side by side, facing countless hardships and dangers, both overt and covert.
Through repeated life-or-death trials, they built a tacit understanding and trust that transcended words; a single glance or gesture was enough for them to understand each other perfectly.
Therefore, it is the most suitable person and the one everyone hopes for to take on the crucial mission of finding the Shadow Guard leader.
Looking back to the time when the Emperor Emeritus was in power, Xuan Yu was often active in various occasions and frequently appeared in public due to the special responsibilities he shouldered.
Compared to other secretive bodyguards who operate more covertly and are little known like phantoms of the night.
He is highly recognizable to the public, like a bright star in the night sky, attracting attention.
It is not hard to deduce that the Emperor Emeritus must have carefully considered and weighed many factors before sending him here.
Among these factors, his deep friendship and close relationship with the Shadow Guard Commander, as well as his distinctiveness in the eyes of the public, are undoubtedly crucial considerations.
In this ever-changing and unpredictable situation, every detail can be the key to success or failure.
Like each gear in a precision clock, though small, they are crucial, interlocking and working together to drive the development of the situation.
After receiving the order, Xuan Yu moved with the agility of a cheetah poised to pounce, instantly turning around and resolutely departing with firm and powerful steps.
His figure, shrouded in the night, was like a ghost blending into the darkness, silent yet full of power.
With a flash, he disappeared into the vast night, as if he had never existed in this world.
Only a faint, lingering scent remained in the air, as if it were the only proof of his existence, gradually dissipating in the gentle breeze.
As Xuan Yu's figure completely disappeared into the embrace of the vast night, Pei Yanci frowned slightly.
Those tightly furrowed brows resembled two mountains about to collide, as if they were trying to concentrate all their worries and thoughts within them.
His deep gaze held a heavy, thoughtful expression, as if he were searching for a faint glimmer of dawn in the darkness.
He sighed softly, a sigh that seemed to carry endless worries, and slowly opened his mouth, his voice deep and steady, like an ancient bell.
Every word seemed to have been forged through countless trials, echoing in the silent air: "I'm going back now."
If I am absent from the morning court session, the Fifth Prince might become suspicious, which would make him more wary, and that would be unwise.
He paused briefly, slowly raised his hand, and gently rubbed his temples, as if trying to dispel the complex thoughts in his mind.
Then, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes, like a bolt of lightning suddenly appearing in the darkness, piercing the night sky.
He continued, “Prime Minister Su can go to the Imperial Preceptor—I just remembered that the Fifth Prince doesn’t show his face very often.”
When I last saw him, there seemed to be a faint scent of incense ash on him. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now that I think about it, the soul within him may have some connection with Taoism.
If that's the case, the Imperial Advisor might have a solution.
Upon hearing Pei Yanci's words, Su Jinyun nodded slightly, her posture elegant and composed, yet unable to conceal the thoughtfulness etched on her face.
Pei Yanci's discovery was like a brilliant shooting star streaking across the dark night sky, suddenly tearing a crack in her mind, which was shrouded in layers of gloom.
A ray of hope, as tangible as a ray of light, pierced through the clouds and mist, clearly outlining a new and crucial direction for her previously chaotic thoughts.
Originally, Su Jinyun had already meticulously devised a detailed plan in her mind, like a finely tuned gear.
She planned to have Pei Yanci, as always, calmly and unhurriedly step into the solemn yet turbulent court to participate in the morning court session.
Taking advantage of the perfect moment when everyone's attention was deeply drawn to the morning court, she quietly slipped into the inner palace like a wisp of smoke in the dark night.
Go and meet with the Empress. The Empress holds a prestigious position in the palace, like an unyielding pillar, possessing insights and strategies that are difficult for others to match.
Su Jinyun knew that only by joining hands with the Empress, relying on their wisdom and strategies, could they achieve a perfect synergy, like two swords combined.
Only then might we be able to find a glimmer of hope, like a pearl lost in the ocean, in this maze-like, complex, and perilous situation, and discover the key to breaking the deadlock.
However, Pei Yanci's earnest, cryptic, and powerful words at this moment were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
This completely disrupted her original plans.
She frowned slightly, her long, delicate eyebrows tightly knitted together, as if she wanted to concentrate all her worries and thoughts on them.
A thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky—fleeting yet containing profound meaning.
In her mind, she was like a high-speed, precision instrument, rapidly weighing the pros and cons of each choice.
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