Chapter 488 Anyone can go, why should Duanhua go?
Qiao Jibai.
A faint smile escaped from Qiao Wanyan's mouth, "I am really honored to have the Imperial Envoy come to pick me up home."
In order to reduce excessive attention, he only brought 28 assassins and two or three maids with him when he left Beijing this time.
Looking at the people behind Qiao Jibai, there were at least seventy or eighty of them.
Given the difference in numbers, it is not impossible to use the death squad to force a path through.
But in this way, it is difficult to ensure whether someone will go back to the capital to deliver the message first, or whether there are other people in secret who will go back to deliver the message.
If one's own people fight with the Imperial Envoys, it would be tantamount to going against the emperor's will.
Even if I escape, Dad will not be safe in the capital.
Arranging for the Imperial Envoy to take me back was a double preparation.
One is a silent threat, and the other is to take you back by force if the threat fails.
Qiao Jibai said calmly: "My sister is a princess, so it should be like this."
The brother and sister looked at each other for a moment, and the assassins had already arrived to Qiao Wanyan's side.
The two sides were on the verge of a fight, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.
Lu Jinye placed one hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist, tilted his head and looked at Qiao Wanyan, who did not look panicked at all, as if waiting for her order.
As long as she opens her mouth, he will fight for her without hesitation.
It's no problem to get her away from here.
After careful consideration, Qiao Wanyan said, "Return to Beijing and set off immediately."
Lu Jinye's expression changed slightly. Knowing her concerns, he didn't say much and escorted her back to the carriage.
Qiao Jibai's face remained calm and no emotion could be seen. "Escort the princess back to the capital. Set off immediately."
The vermilion palace walls glowed with a warm light in the dim light. Xiu Mu He Zhiyu had not entered the palace today. When he was about to go to the military camp, he suddenly saw a guard walking towards him quickly.
The guard came closer and knelt on one knee. "Your Highness, Qiao Jibai entered the city before the palace gates were unlocked. He was accompanied by dozens of people from the Imperial Envoys Department, and another group of people dressed completely differently from the Imperial Envoys Department. In the middle was a carriage, which was locked tightly. I don't know who was inside, but he has already entered the palace."
The guard added, "But I vaguely remember a maidservant outside who was the cook in Mingyue Tower, Sun Tian. She later entered the palace and was awarded by the emperor to the second daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Princess Duanhua."
He Zhiyu brushed the jade token on his waist with his fingertips, and after a moment of silence, he walked away, "Enter the palace immediately."
At the gate of the Palace of Mental Cultivation, He Zhiyu and Qiao Jibai happened to run into each other.
"I pay my respects to Your Highness."
He Zhiyu looked at the man who saluted respectfully, his long eyelashes were covered with a layer of mist, and the fragmented dark light condensed into a shadow.
"Who did you bring back?"
Qiao Jibai said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "I am from the Imperial Envoy Department, and the Imperial Envoy Department only obeys the orders of the emperor. If your highness wants to know, I dare not tell you. I dare to ask your highness to ask the emperor first."
He Zhiyu asked again in a deep voice, "Where is she?"
Qiao Jibai lowered his eyes, "Eunuch Su has already sent people to settle her down. No one dares to neglect her now that she is of noble status. Your Highness should rest assured."
Qiao Jibai respectfully took two steps aside and left.
Jing Yuan said: "The person Qiao Jibai brought back must be Princess Duanhua. Can you ask your subordinates where the princess is now?"
"You go ahead."
Since the person brought back was Wan Yan, and it was arranged by my father through the Imperial Envoys Office, then it must be Minister Qiao who sent the person out of the capital in advance.
Instead of being sent away, he was taken directly back to the palace and placed under house arrest, which made him feel more and more uneasy.
He Zhiyu strode towards the Yangxin Palace, but Su Xiao stopped him at the door.
"Your Highness, the Emperor is not feeling well and is resting. You should come back another day."
He Zhiyu frowned, "Go and tell him, I have something important to discuss with my father!"
Su Xiao was in a dilemma. Just as he was about to continue to persuade the editor of the Hanlin Academy, he came with an imperial edict in his hands.
The emperor knew that Qiao Wanyan was not in the capital, so he delayed issuing the imperial edict. Now that she is back, the Hanlin Academy will naturally send the imperial edict over.
"Your humble servant greets His Highness."
He Zhiyu half-closed his eyes and looked at the imperial edict in his hand, "What is this imperial edict?"
Xiu Zhuan: "Um... this, this is..."
Xiu Zhuan didn't know whether to say it or not, so he glanced at Su Xiao, who smiled and said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment while I go in and pass the message."
After saying this, he said to Xiu Zhuan, "Come in with me."
He Zhiyu frowned, reached out and took the imperial edict, opened it and began to read.
Su Xiao was shocked. "Your Highness, this is a crime of disrespect. How can you open an unissued imperial edict without permission?!"
He Zhiyu's voice was unnaturally cold, "Marriage?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he was about to force his way into the Yangxin Palace, but Su Xiao stepped forward and blocked his way.
"Please think twice, Your Highness. Trespassing without the Emperor's permission is a crime of disrespect. You are now acting as regent for the Emperor and your future is bright. Why would you make a mistake just because of a moment?!"
He Zhiyu shouted angrily: "Get out of here!"
Su Xiao's throat rolled, "Your Highness, calm down. I have gone in to ask the emperor what he thinks. At this moment, the more anxious your Highness is, the angrier the emperor will be. If the emperor is angry, over there..."
He Zhiyu remained silent, but his face was gloomy and cold, and the hostility between his brows was like an indissoluble black fog.
Su Xiao carefully and tentatively took the imperial edict from his hand and turned to enter the Yangxin Palace.
Everything that happened outside the palace was reported one by one, but there was not much reaction on the emperor's face.
He had revealed the matter of the marriage to Qiao Jibai in advance, but Qiao Jibai still told him as soon as possible when he knew that Qiao Wanyan was sent out of the capital by Qiao Rushi.
Qiao Jibai is indeed a person worthy of training and promotion.
"Let him in."
He Zhiyu entered the palace and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father."
The emperor looked at him. "So reckless. This is totally different from your usual behavior."
He Zhiyu knelt down and said, "Father, I want to ask you to grant me a marriage. I like Princess Duanhua, please grant me your approval!"
"The marriage was granted before the imperial decree was issued. Do you think I would agree so easily? You are not a confused child, so why are you so confused about right and wrong now?"
"Father!" He Zhiyu raised his voice, "I have never asked you for anything, but sending Duanhua to Xiling for marriage is an honor to Xiling. Xiling just ceded the city in exchange for Shen Che, why should we give Xiling face like this?"
The emperor looked at his slightly excited expression and said, "Xi Ling is becoming increasingly powerful now. Giving up a city will not hurt their lifeline. Sending troops will cause countless lives. Using a woman to maintain peace is really the most cost-effective thing. You should understand."
"It could be anyone, why did you have to go with Duanhua?"
The emperor said in a deep voice: "You are being presumptuous. I have made up my mind. Are you questioning my decision?"
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