However, fate was kind to them, allowing them to escape danger once again.
But Meng Youyu already knew that if they didn't reach the capital soon, the danger would only be greater.
“We are not safe yet. They will only be more restrained once we reach the capital. If our plan fails, they will become even more aggressive. I'm afraid we will still have many difficulties to overcome.”
What she said was true, and Song Tangxue was extremely worried.
Song Tangxue, without rushing to answer, glanced at the carriage ahead.
The children were in that carriage, but they were afraid that talking too much would be inconvenient, so they rode separately.
Meng Youyu sighed helplessly again, and this sigh seemed to make Song Tangxue a little irritable.
"Alright, stop worrying. There's always a way out. We'll find the envoy team eventually!"
She pinned her hopes on this matter and took out the map again.
"There are only four hundred miles left. If we can get through that safely, then there won't be any problem."
Four hundred li further on, we will reach Xie Qianzhong's territory.
Meng Youyu remained worried, but said nothing more, only nodding.
The children also felt that the two older sisters were acting very strangely today, as if a dark cloud was hanging over their heads.
"Everything was fine last night, why did it change overnight? Could something have happened?"
Xiao Zhuang was the oldest, so after noticing the two's unusual behavior, he whispered to his friend.
Xiaoyu and Xiaoshuang didn't understand much; they just stared at Xiaozhuang with bewildered eyes.
"Then we'd better behave even better, only then can our sister feel at ease!"
Xiao Shuang suddenly spoke, and at the same time shushed the two of them.
The atmosphere on Xie Qianzhong's side was even more tense. He looked down at the useless people below and asked in a gloomy voice.
"It's been so long already. I've asked you to find a way to investigate, to look into every possible avenue, even the most unorthodox and unreliable people. Is there still no progress after all this?"
As he said these words, he was filled with great fear, afraid that something bad might happen to his beloved.
These people dared not speak, but knelt timidly on the ground, heads bowed in silence.
Among them, Lord Zhao of the envoy group complained bitterly.
He certainly didn't expect things to turn out this way. If he had known this would happen, he should have stayed by the Crown Princess's side at all times.
"Alright, all of you may leave. If there is no progress within three to five days, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Xie Qianzhong gave them the final limit, knowing that they weren't all useless, but that this matter might really be extremely difficult.
But this is their last chance; let's see if they can seize it.
These people quickly left, not daring to say another word.
After everyone left, Xie Qianzhong walked heavily to the corridor and glanced at the sun.
"If only I could be as tall as you..."
With everything visible and under control, how could one possibly be separated from their beloved?
At this moment, Song Tangxue was also worried about Xie Qianzhong, and she also looked up at the sun in the sky.
"Thinking about that person again, huh?"
Meng Youyu suddenly spoke up, and Song Tangxue sighed helplessly: "Sigh, if you know the answer, then don't tease me. I'm not in the mood for jokes right now."
What she said was true; if this person behind the scenes isn't brought to justice, it'll be like having a blade of grass stuck in your throat.
It makes me feel extremely uncomfortable all the time, but I have no way to bring it up.
"No matter how frustrated you are, life goes on, and you can't stay in a state of sadness forever."
Meng Youyu suddenly became optimistic and looked at the beef noodle stall on the street: "Let's go try it, it's been so long since we've had it."
"Hmm, let's call the children over; they must be hungry."
Song Tangxue put aside her thoughts and answered directly.
As she spoke, she stepped forward, and then the group gathered around a large table.
However, the two adults quickly discovered the problem. Song Tangxue looked at the usually chattering little one, who was now unusually quiet.
She found it strange and asked directly.
"Have you all taken some kind of mute drug? Why are you all so quiet?"
"I'm tired," Xiao Zhuang blinked and answered without hesitation.
Meng Youyu initially found it strange, but after hearing it, she didn't think about it anymore and believed it.
"It should take another two days to get there."
Before we could even finish speaking, a steaming bowl of beef noodles was served.
"Hurry up and eat. If you feel tired after you finish eating, take a walk nearby and loosen up your muscles."
Song Tangxue stopped thinking about it and answered.
They all nodded obediently, and the meal was quickly finished.
Perhaps to make their lie perfect, the children went to the street to watch people making clay figurines.
"Looking at their carefree appearance, I really envy them, but you've made plans for the future."
So, with several teenagers in tow, it wouldn't be easy to settle them back home.
I don't know whether to treat her as a younger brother or sister-in-law, or to hand her over directly to the steward of the mansion.
"If a suitable family comes along later, I'll entrust them with its care."
Song Tangxue had indeed considered it, so she gave a direct reply.
Meng Youyu nodded and stopped speaking, her thoughts drifting away.
The emperor in the palace was already in a bad mood because of Song Tangxue's departure, as he knew that he had not done things well.
"The third brother is really a handful; I never imagined he would cause such a huge disaster. I wonder if Miss Song really doesn't mind..."
He's been agonizing over this for the past few days, and now he's started nagging about it again.
The head eunuch beside him quickly answered.
"Your Majesty need not worry. Miss Song is a person who acts on her feelings and will not dwell on such matters. Since she said she is fine, then she is certainly alright."
As he spoke, he continued, trying to please the emperor.
"Besides, Miss Song's words before she left were exceptionally sincere; she is not a liar."
"That's what I think too, but I also know that it's my guilt that's causing me to be so restless and have so many wild thoughts."
The Emperor saw through the mystery in a single sentence, and of course he knew why he was in this state, but he sighed as he spoke.
He has lost his usual charisma these past few days, and instead sighs and complains every day.
The head eunuch was at a loss for what to do. If Song Tangxue could return now and explain things to the Emperor again, perhaps the problem could be solved completely.
"Go and see how the Empress is." The Emperor didn't wait for the chief eunuch's reply, perhaps knowing his own predicament and that it was difficult for anyone to give him an answer.
He suddenly stood up and gave another order.
However, as he spoke, he thought of something else: "This is the time when the third brother is being tortured, yet it doesn't make people feel any sense of satisfaction."
He paid the price for his mistakes, but so what?
Ultimately, a broken mirror cannot be mended, which is why the emperor was extremely angry.
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