"Brother, since this is Yue Zhixiao's scheme, why not just go along with it?"
After a moment's thought, the Emperor nodded. "Since Fourth Brother has already come up with a plan, then let's do it."
"An Si, take a team of men to guard the moat. If anyone is transporting supplies, intercept them immediately. Then, cooperate with An Shi to tamper with the supplies from the inside and outside. As for what to use, ask An An for it."
"An Si, have An Yi send twenty Tiger Masters to accompany me to the Southern Territory to meet this living dead again."
"It is Your Highness."
"Your Majesty, tomorrow some of the Imperial Guards will probably be replaced by Yue Zhixiao's men. After all, the Right Commander has long been Yue Zhixiao's man. Be careful in everything you do. You can let An'an come and keep Mother company."
The Emperor remembered that there was another Consort Chen in the palace, who was no pushover either, and nodded.
Yue Xiyuan led An Si out of the palace and headed straight for Zi'an Courtyard.
When Yue Xiyuan arrived at Zi'an Courtyard, he saw Yan An fiddling with various medicinal herbs.
"An'an, Yue Zhixiao is about to take action. The day after tomorrow is the day of the Emperor's wedding. Yun Yao has already summoned the living dead in the Southern Territory, so I have to go there. Please take care of Mother."
After listening to Yue Xiyuan's explanation, Yan An naturally understood what he meant.
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of Auntie. You can go ahead and do your thing. I'll wait for you to come back."
After saying that, he put many medicine packets in Yue Xiyuan's hand, "These are some emergency poisons, use them as needed."
"Okay, I'll be back."
When Yue Xiyuan arrived, he entered through the back gate, but he left through the front gate. All twenty Tiger Masters gathered in front of the Yan residence.
"Your Highness, perhaps I should go instead."
Yan Cheng was worried when he recalled how Yue Xiyuan had almost lost his life. Although the man in front of him had taken his daughter away, he still admired Yue Xiyuan very much.
“Father-in-law, I must go on this trip. Besides, I am the only one who has ever seen this living dead. I hope you will take good care of him in the palace.”
After saying that, Yue Xiyuan mounted his horse and galloped off towards the south of the city.
A moment later, Zebin appeared in front of Yue Zhixiao.
"Your Highness, just as Empress Dowager Chen said, they have received the news. Yue Xiyuan has just led a group of men and set off from the south of the city."
Yue Zhixiao slammed his hand on the chair and stood up. Seeing that the victory was already secured, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Good! Well done! I am one step closer to the throne. If Yue Xiyuan can never return, I will be invincible! Go and tell the Empress Dowager that I will make sure Yue Xiyuan never returns to the capital again."
"I'll take care of it right away."
Inside Yanfu Palace, Granny Qiu was massaging Empress Dowager Chen's shoulders.
"Just as Empress Dowager Chen said, Yue Xiyuan has already set off, and Miss Yun Yao and the assassins have already laid an ambush."
"Very well, this time I'll make sure he never comes back! I'll let that wretched woman taste what it's like to lose a loved one!"
"Greetings, Empress Dowager Chen. Zebin has something to report."
"Bring them in."
"Your subordinate pays respects to Empress Dowager Chen."
"Get up. It's so late. Why aren't you by Xiao'er's side? Is something wrong with Xiao'er?"
"Reporting to Empress Dowager Chen, the Prince has asked me to convey a message to you: the Prince wishes for Yue Xiyuan to never return."
Upon hearing this, Consort Chen burst into laughter, "As expected of my son, his methods are just like mine, and his thoughts are just like mine too. Go back and tell your prince that I have had Yun Yao and the assassins waiting for Yue Xiyuan in the Southern Border for a long time, and I will make sure that this wretch's son never returns!"
After leaving the city, Yue Xiyuan stopped by the roadside near the woods. "Let's rest for a while!"
A moment later, Yue Xiyuan emerged from the woods. Suddenly, Yue Xiyuan's horse seemed to be startled and ran away, disappearing from sight.
"Please punish me, Your Highness."
Tiger Master, who had just lost control of the reins, saw that Yue Xiyuan's horse had already run away. Realizing that he had delayed the journey, he wanted to accept punishment.
"Unfortunately, this horse is wild and cannot be controlled by you. Go and fetch me another horse."
Yue Xiyuan mounted his horse and set off towards the southern border.
Zebin returned to the Prince Xiao's residence and reported the news to Yue Zhixiao. Upon hearing the news, Yue Zhixiao seemed to feel that victory had already arrived, and her whole being was filled with excitement.
“Mother, we haven’t seen Aunt for a long time. Why don’t we go and visit her later?”
“Sure, your aunt will be overjoyed if she knew you were going to visit her.”
After night had fallen, Jiang Luo and Yan An set off for the palace.
"Your Highness, Jiang Luo and Yan An have set off for the palace, heading towards Shou Kang Palace."
"Unfortunately, it was probably Yue Xiyuan's instruction before he left. Even if they all gathered together, one fist can't fight four hands. Go and keep an eye on that right commander's point, and make sure nothing goes wrong at this time."
"Understood."
In the night sky, the moon was dim and the stars were sparse, and the whole earth seemed to be asleep.
Inside Shou Kang Palace, the Empress Dowager held Yan An's hand, smiling broadly.
"You silly girl, you haven't come to see me all this time. Have you forgotten about me, An'an?"
“Mother~ Look what Auntie said, isn’t that canceling An’an’s plans? An’an may forget someone, but she can’t forget Auntie. She just came back, and she came to see you as soon as she got back. Besides, Mother and I aren’t leaving today.”
Upon hearing that Jiang Luo would be keeping her company and chatting with her today, the Empress Dowager was even happier.
In fact, the Empress Dowager also understood that she had known about Yue Xiyuan's trip to the Southern Border that afternoon, and she also understood that it must have been Yue Zhixiao and his mother who were behind it. She guessed that An'an was sent by the Fourth Prince to protect her.
"Since you're not leaving, Granny Rong, go and prepare the side room for An'an. Tonight, Sister Luo will keep me company."
Not long after Yan An arrived at Shou Kang Palace, news arrived from Yan Fu Palace.
"Did Yan An and her daughter go to Shou Kang Palace?"
"It was the Empress Dowager. This servant saw it with my own eyes and dares not lie."
"Xiyuan really has his eye on that bitch this month. Granny Qiu, give her a reward."
"Thank you, Empress Dowager Chen."
"After the great undertaking is accomplished, kill him."
"It is Empress Dowager Chen."
"Yan An? Just a little girl. So what if she's Bai Qing's apprentice? She's nothing but an ant!"
"You two go and keep an eye on Yan An. If there's any trouble, come and inform me immediately."
Suddenly, two men in black descended from the rooftop without a sound, clearly possessing extremely high martial arts skills.
"Understood."
"Granny Rong, by this time the day after tomorrow, this harem will belong to me."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"Haha, you really know how to make me happy."
Empress Dowager Chen held Granny Qiu's hand and patted it gently a few times.
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