Chapter 1844 Departure
"However, the day after the Emperor and the Empress went to Bailong City, there was almost a fire here."
"What?"
When Nan Yan heard this, her brows knitted together: "What's going on?"
The two guards looked at each other, and one of them said, "Actually, we didn't figure it out either. We were all guarding here, and suddenly a fire broke out on the roof."
“…”
"And, it happened to be the roof above the bed. After the fire started, the beams almost collapsed. If we hadn't discovered it early and rushed in to protect Master Gu, I'm afraid we would have—"
Nan Yan could hear this and broke out in a cold sweat.
"Is he, is he okay?"
The two guards hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. We are protecting him with our lives."
"Yes, we won't let anything happen to Mr. Gu."
“…”
Nan Yan took a deep breath. Although she tried her best to suppress her emotions, her heart still beat wildly.
She looked at the closed door again, thought for a moment, and said, "Forget it. With you guys doing your job so faithfully, I don't have to go in to see him."
“…”
"You guys keep a good watch and make sure to protect Yiyou."
"I understand."
Nan Yan nodded, turned around and walked back.
Ran Xiaoyu whispered, "My Lady?"
Nan Yan said: "I know what happened, but there is no need to say it."
"Madam, are you saying that the fire was set on purpose?"
"What else?"
“…”
Nan Yan walked forward, sneering and saying, "Last time it was water, this time it's fire. They're really determined. They're using both water and fire to kill him."
Ran Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said softly, "Then, Your Majesty, do you think the Emperor knows the truth?"
Nan Yan smiled faintly. Although the sun had already set completely at this time and the light around her had dimmed, and she could hardly see the road ahead without a lantern, the gleam in her eyes was particularly bright at such a dark moment.
She said calmly, "If the Emperor didn't know, how could he have issued such an order, causing these guards to be so ruthless as to even stop me."
"Then why doesn't the emperor——"
Ran Xiaoyu was about to say something, but stopped herself mid-sentence.
Nan Yan turned around and glanced at her, only to see Ran Xiaoyu calmly say, "It's not time yet."
Nan Yan smiled, with a hint of relief in her smile.
But more than that, there was an unconcealable coldness. Although she was a mother, she exuded a murderous intent that a pregnant woman should never have.
He said coldly: "But, they shouldn't be too proud too soon."
“…”
"When the time comes..."
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This night was unusually peaceful.
But everyone knows that this is the calm before the storm.
In the military camp, the soldiers who had been preparing for war for a long time were all sharpening their swords. After a period of rest and recuperation, everyone was full of energy. At just the hour of Mao, before dawn, they got up and assembled.
Everyone put on their armor and gathered in the army.
The sky was still dark, with only soldiers everywhere holding torches. At this time, Yang Dai walked up to the platform in front.
He looked down at the soldiers and said, "Everyone, listen! Today we are going to attack Thermidor. Everyone must obey our orders. No disobedience is allowed."
"yes!"
Everyone shouted loudly.
At this time, a deputy general stepped forward, bowed to him, and asked, "Sir, the marching route and the direction of attack have not been disclosed before. Now that we are about to set off, can you tell us?"
“…”
Yang Dai was silent for a moment and looked at them again.
Then he said, "I can't tell you this for the time being."
"What?!"
Everyone was shocked and looked at each other.
Although they often carried out some confidential missions in the past, they would not know what they were supposed to do until they arrived at the combat site and faced the enemy.
But, it has already come to this, and the marching route and the direction of attack still need to be kept secret?
Everyone couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
Several of the older soldiers said, "Sir, this is not a good idea."
"Yes, our goal of attacking Thermidor is already clear. Why is your Excellency still hiding it?"
"Sir, only by telling us can we stabilize the morale of the army."
Yang Dai said coldly: "This is the emperor's arrangement. Do you still want to disobey the imperial decree?"
When they heard him bring up the emperor, everyone fell silent.
Yang Dai continued, "Pass the word down. Besides you, there's another group of people going with us today. If you see them on the road, don't panic."
Everyone was shocked again.
Everyone was discussing, "Which group?"
"Do you even need to ask? Who else here comes with their own troops?"
"You mean, the Duke?"
"snort."
"Is he trying to compete with us for credit?"
"Last time, our brothers from Shazhouwei risked their lives to clear the way, and they didn't even show up. This time, the emperor has arranged everything, and they are here to take advantage of it."
"What can I do? They are royal relatives."
"Speaking of royal relatives, isn't that Master Gu also a relative of the imperial concubine? But he risked his life last time. What are they?"
…
Listening to the indignant discussions below, Yang Dai simply coughed and said, "Alright, everyone, stop talking nonsense and set off when the time comes!"
After saying that, he stepped down from the platform.
As he walked down, he asked, "Where's Li Lai?"
The deputy general pointed to a tent in front and said, "It's over there."
Yang Dai said, "We must take him with us as well. Keep an eye on him along the way and don't let him go alone."
"yes!"
After a while, Li Lai was brought out of the tent by them.
The entire military camp was ablaze with fire. Although it was still dark, he could already see the appearance of every soldier around him.
They were all wearing thick armor.
Seeing this, a barely perceptible smile flashed across Li Lai's face.
At this time, two soldiers came up to him and said, "Let's go."
Li Lai nodded and followed them out of the barracks. Suddenly, he remembered something and asked, "By the way, both of you, will His Majesty the Emperor also be joining us on this expedition?"
One of the soldiers glanced at him.
Then he said, "Of course."
"Then why didn't I see him?"
"His Majesty the Emperor is not in the army. He set out from the Duwei Mansion this morning and was just a few steps ahead of us."
"So that's how it is..."
Li Lai nodded.
After a while, all the soldiers were ready, and they all mounted their horses and galloped towards the hot moon.
Halfway through, I saw snow dust rising up in front of me.
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