Chapter 40 Climbing onto the Roof and Removing Tiles
Ying Ying was indeed true to her word, and she really did have some ability.
The two whispered to each other while feeding the cat.
"Their location is actually not far from Chengde Palace. It's an abandoned side hall. The guards outside are in groups of four, rotating approximately every four hours, and there are three groups in total. When does Your Majesty plan to go?"
Yingying told Xiao Qing what she had observed and asked her about her plans.
Xiao Qing has been putting on a serious act all this time. He does this in front of Wang Xiang and others, in front of court officials, and in front of Zhao Youchen and Mei Shu.
If this state continues for too long, it can actually make people feel tired.
Fortunately, she was more relaxed in front of Ying Ying, probably because of the kittens, and sometimes she would show her true nature.
As Yingying spoke of these things, Xiao's heart skipped a few beats.
This feeling is like when we were in school, planning to do something naughty and surprising with our friends. We divided the work, you do this, I do this, we should do this here, we should do that there... It seems a little exciting?
Thinking about it this way, Xiao Qing's somewhat depressed mood, which had been preoccupied with Mingxiu, gradually began to lift.
To be honest, if she hadn't been placed in such a terrible place and with such a terrible identity as soon as she arrived in this awful world, Xiao Qing felt that she would be much more lively and free than she is now.
"Plum Blossoms are not here today, so it's easier to talk to Dan Ying."
"My two masters are easy to talk to. I've been learning the rules quite well lately, so they don't bother me too much."
The two exchanged a smile, and soon thought of another troublesome person.
"General Zhao..."
"Yesterday I mentioned that the South Training Ground needs to be put into use. General Zhao will also need to contribute in this regard. I will find a way to get him out of there. Hmm, is fifteen minutes enough?"
"If we're close by, it should be enough. However, if we can wait until their shift is about to start, I'll be more confident."
Xiao Qing made an "OK" sign with one hand and asked, "When is the next shift today?"
...
There will always be a time when the kitten is fed.
Xiao Qing summoned Zhao Youchen and asked him about the situation at the South Training Ground.
Previously, due to the vacancy of military officers, Xiao Qing proposed a competition at the South Training Ground. This matter was discussed hastily, but fortunately, all the officials agreed, and preparations began in full swing.
Yu Zaiting is currently overseeing this matter.
Although Zhao Youchen didn't concern himself with this matter, he was very familiar with the situation at the South Training Ground. This was because a portion of the Imperial Guards were stationed in the Nanhua Palace, and they usually trained at the South Training Ground.
When Xiao Qing asked, he naturally had to tell him what he knew.
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Qing waved his hand and said, "I want to go and see. What does General Zhao think?"
Zhao Youchen thought that His Majesty wanted to see how Yu Zaiting was handling the situation, so he sent a message to the South Military Training Ground.
Xiao Qing quickly said that there was no need to inform them in advance, and that they would go and take a look right away.
After thinking about it, Zhao Youchen naturally agreed.
They're just servants attending to His Majesty...
Mei Shu seems to have gone to the Inner Palace Bureau on business today, leaving only Dan Ying, Ma Hong, and Liu Yi by His Majesty's side.
It's nothing, anyway, he's by my side, nothing will happen in the palace.
So the group headed towards the South Training Ground.
That's right, Xiao Qing doesn't like riding in a palanquin. Except when she needs to be in a hurry to attend court and maintain her appearance, she usually prefers to walk. The palanquin follows behind, just in case.
Not long after leaving Chengde Palace, His Majesty felt tired.
Zhao Youchen suggested taking the palanquin, but the young emperor shook his head and said that he would just find a place to sit and rest.
The Nanhua Palace is exquisitely built, with many gardens and scenic spots, so it's not difficult to find a place to rest.
While looking for a place to rest, Xiao Qing seemed to suddenly remember something and instructed Zhao Youchen to go to the South Training Ground first.
Zhao Youchen didn't want to go, but the young emperor insisted and gave a long explanation. He couldn't refuse the emperor's request, so he obediently went.
As for Dan Ying and the others, Xiao Qing quickly arranged for them to either stay where they were or go elsewhere, leaving only Ying Ying by her side.
Yingying led Xiao Qing toward the desolate side hall, where, as expected, four guards stood watch at the entrance.
Just as Xiao Qing was about to speak, several suppressed coughs came from the locked room inside.
It was a deep male voice.
Which imperial physician is he?
Immediately afterwards, a woman's slightly high-pitched voice rang out.
"Doctor He, how are you?"
Xiao Qing was momentarily dazed.
If it weren't for her, Mingxiu wouldn't have entered the palace, let alone been imprisoned here with her grandfather, having to pretend they weren't family to say something so simple.
It was precisely because Mingxiu spoke like this that Xiao Qing felt a familiar sense of emotion.
Even though Mingxiu didn't possess the maturity and composure that would satisfy the Grand Tutor, she was a kind-hearted girl.
"Your Majesty?" Ying Ying called softly, thinking that if she didn't go in soon, it would be even more difficult.
Xiao Qing nodded, "I only need to steal a glance; I don't need them to see me."
Ying Ying smiled. “Your Majesty, behind the palace are some bricks and a simple ladder that I placed yesterday. If Your Majesty doesn’t mind, please step on my shoulders and I will lift you up. You can then climb the ladder to the roof, where there is a loose tile. Just lift it gently and you will be able to see what’s inside.”
In order to get Xiao Qingtou to look at Mingxiu, Yingying made extensive preparations over the course of a day and a night.
Xiao Qing nodded, her gaze filled with approval as she looked at him.
Because it was Physician He and Mingxiu inside, Zhao Youchen did not treat them harshly, and the rotation of guards at the door was also relatively lax.
It was almost dinnertime, so the four guards chatted quietly for a while, then walked together to the side to get their food while waiting for the next shift.
This was a deserted and abandoned temple, with several blind spots outside. Ying Ying had clearly familiarized herself with the area, so she led Xiao Qing in to sneak in, circle around to the back, where, sure enough, there were several bricks and a ladder.
The ladder was extremely simple and clearly newly made.
After Ying Ying placed the bricks, ladder, and other items, he squatted down and asked Xiao Qing to stand on his shoulders.
Without further ado, Xiao Qing thanked them and stepped onto the platform.
Ying Ying slowly stood up, allowing Xiao Qing's hand to reach the tall ladder, while she held the ladder firmly.
Although Xiao Qing was not skilled at this kind of thing, his physical training during this period had been effective, and his body had become much more agile. So he used all four limbs to climb up and actually managed to get onto the roof quietly.
She climbed up and carefully lifted the loose brick, where she saw Physician He sitting at the table, patting his chest, while Mingxiu served him tea.
"Doctor He, please have some tea."
After half a month apart, Mingxiu's originally round cheeks seemed to have sunken in a bit, and her brows were furrowed, showing a hint of worry.
Xiao Qing felt a mix of emotions, sometimes thinking about Mingxiu's suffering, and sometimes about her own decision.
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