Yan Sikong returned home, took out several treasures, gave them to Ali, and asked him to pawn them in several pawnshops and exchange the silver for banknotes.

Although nothing has happened yet, he is used to preparing for a rainy day.

He also hoped that he was just overthinking it, and that maybe if Feng Jianping returned to Beijing and just surrendered some of his military power and asked the court to reduce some of its military equipment, the situation would be resolved. However, he had read countless histories and knew that no matter how dynasties changed and how the world changed, only human hearts would not change. He hoped that Feng Jianping would not take this risk, because the cost of the risk could be fatal.

As Yan Zilian said, the next day, Emperor Zhaowu issued an edict, saying that the heaven was angry because the empress dowager's funeral was not grand enough and violated filial piety, so not only did he have to choose a new tomb, but he also ordered all vassal kings within a thousand miles of the capital to return to the capital to pay their respects, and they had to set off immediately.

This imperial edict caused a huge uproar. Emperor Zhaowu was indecisive by nature and had never acted so forcefully before, which made people wonder about the purpose behind it.

But since the imperial edict had been issued, the ministers had to obey it. More than a dozen messengers left the capital on horseback and rushed to the locations of the various vassal kings.

Yan Sikong didn't know what Feng Ye had considered. The two of them didn't dare meet during the day and could only wait until late at night. If they hesitated any longer, the imperial edict would arrive before Feng Ye's secret letter. Then they would have no idea what Feng Jianping would do.

But he waited for a whole night, but Feng Ye did not come to see him.

Rumors were spreading in the capital, and most people thought that Feng Jianping might not come back. If he really didn't come back, it would definitely lead to a big war, which was unsettling. Yan Sikong was even more anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

Two days later, Feng Ye appeared in front of Yan Sikong.

Yan Sikong drank a pot of strong tea every day for fear that he would fall asleep. He was eager to see Feng Ye and know what decision Feng Ye had made.

Feng Ye had obviously been having trouble sleeping and eating these days, with dark circles under his eyes.

Yan Sikong looked at him anxiously. Although he was usually eloquent, now he could only wait silently.

Feng Ye spoke in a low voice: "I wanted to return to Jingshan Camp yesterday, but was stopped by the city gate guard."

Yan Sikong's heart tightened: "For what reason?"

"No reason." Feng Ye narrowed his eyes. "I wanted to discuss this with General Zhao, but the Emperor has forbidden me to leave the capital."

"That letter..."

"I have ordered someone to send it out quietly, but I don't know if it can be delivered before the imperial edict." Feng Ye sighed, "You are right, if my father comes back, I am afraid he will be in danger, but...but, 'rebellion' is no joke." He knew that there was no one around, but when he spoke those two words, he still subconsciously lowered his voice.

"Of course it's no joke, it's a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of all nine generations of your clan." Yan Sikong said sternly, "If it weren't for the pressing situation, I wouldn't even dare to mention it."

"I know." Feng Ye closed his eyes and rubbed his brows tiredly. When he put down his hands and opened his eyes, his eyes had become unusually fierce. "I thought hard all night and left a code in the letter, advising my father not to return to the court. If he decides to start a rebellion, I have my own way to escape from the capital."

Yan Sikong felt his heart pounding. He stared at Feng Ye and said, "I still say the same thing, we will be together through life and death."

"I have asked Xue Bo to prepare. Once we get the news, we will leave the capital immediately." Feng Ye held Yan Sikong's hand, "You will stay in the capital at that time. Be careful about everything."

"Don't worry, if you and I work together, we will be invincible." Yan Sikong's whole body was shaking, but his eyes were extremely firm.

Feng Ye held Yan Sikong in his arms: "Are you scared?"

Yan Sikong smiled bitterly and said, "Aren't you afraid?"

Feng Ye also smiled and said, "I haven't felt scared for a long time, but when I made the decision, I was really a little scared."

Yan Sikong raised his head, held Feng Ye's face, and looked at him carefully for a while before gently kissing his lips. The two of them kissed passionately and tenderly, as if just by touching their lips, they could absorb each other's heat to warm each other. In the world, the person in front of you is the most precious.

"Kong'er, don't be afraid. If my Feng family takes over the world, I will make all your wishes come true." Feng Ye stroked Yan Sikong's cheek, "You and I will join hands, just like we said when we were children, to create a peaceful and prosperous world."

Yan Sikong nodded vigorously, his eyes burning with hunting fire. He said, "Do you really have a way to leave Beijing safely?"

"From the day I returned to the capital, I started preparing a way out for myself. Now, assassins have been placed in various links. Once they get the secret signal, they will immediately prepare everything for me. I dare not say that it will be foolproof, but it should not be a problem." Feng Ye frowned, "But, Hun'er and Zuihong are still in Jingshan. I can't abandon Hun'er no matter what."

"It is inconvenient for you to leave the city now. Can you send Xue Bo to take Hun'er to a safe place?"

"The entire palace is probably under surveillance now. I came out through a secret passage, and it's not safe for Xue Bo to go out either."

“Is there anyone else who can do it?”

"Hun'er only recognizes me and Xue Bo." Feng Ye said, "Now we can only wait and see. Anyway, they are all safe in Jingshan. As long as I can escape successfully, I will definitely go back to pick them up."

Yan Sikong felt relieved: "After you leave Beijing, we can contact you through She Jun."

Feng Ye curled his lips, reluctant but did not comment.

"Datong is more than 600 miles away from the capital. If we march quickly, we can reach it within ten days. However, the capital has 30,000 garrison troops. In ten days, we can gather at least 60,000 troops to support the king. If this matter is to be stable, we need the cooperation of General Zhao Fuyi."

"He used to be my father's old subordinate, but I'm afraid..." Feng Ye shook his head, "Kong'er, it's actually too early to discuss this now."

"Too early?" Yan Sikong asked back.

Feng Ye said seriously: "You forgot the most important thing."

"What?"

"What if my father returns to Beijing?"

Yan Sikong was stunned: "With your wisdom and courage, you won't fall into a trap."

"You don't know my father." Feng Ye said solemnly, "I don't know what choice he will make."

Yan Sikong felt even more uneasy.