Although the emperor has the shortcomings of being indecisive, sensitive and suspicious, he is very cautious in leaving a way out for himself.

This may also be the method used by those in power.

After Zhao Ji understood the situation, he asked Li Ao to go back and rest first.

What Zhao Ji needs to observe now is the situation in the capital.

The sky was getting slightly brighter, and the morning mist took on a gray texture under the sunlight.

Voices of people began to be heard outside the wall.

Zhao Ji had no idea what the situation was outside, and he was seriously short of manpower outside.

After all, Zhao Ji was in charge of the inner court, and the eunuchs and palace maids in the inner court would not easily leave the palace.

Before, when Zhao Ji did things outside the palace, he either borrowed people from the army or asked Yueying to borrow people.

But now it is impossible to get out easily, and Yueying's side was almost wiped out.

At most, the only people who can be used are those who followed Li Ao.

Zhao Ji didn't know whether this was the result of the emperor's long-term planning or a coincidence.

But in this special period, special measures must be taken.

Zhao Ji picked a few ordinary-looking men from among the strong men, and asked the housekeeper to prepare some clothes for them.

Most of these clothes were patched civilian clothes. Zhao Ji found some buckets and other tools in the mansion and asked these people to pretend to be night watchmen and go around the streets to inquire for news.

Others might be able to draw attention.

But often people don't pay much attention to those who do the dirty work.

At the same time, Zhao Ji arranged for Li Ao to pretend to be a coachman looking for work in the market, and asked Li Ao to try every means to contact General Tian who should be dismissed from the palace.

Another person was sent to the residence of the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

The emperor is now seriously ill and has been in a coma. Zhao Ji is not a professional imperial physician, so he naturally does not know what the symptoms are.

Naturally, we need professionals to come and take a look at the situation.

Everything was going on in an orderly manner under Zhao Ji's arrangement.

Around noon, an uninvited guest appeared in Zhao Ji's courtyard.

It was none other than General Tian.

The arrival of General Tian also brought Zhao Ji the latest news from the palace.

"Everything is fine in the palace now. There is no movement. I don't know why two-thirds of the people near the emperor's bedroom were suddenly withdrawn. It feels like the defense there is not that strict. If you are going to see the emperor tonight, you don't have to go through the trouble like last night. I think this is a good opportunity to arrange for you to see the emperor!"

General Tian only received Zhao Ji's invitation to come over for a chat.

From General Tian's words, Zhao Ji keenly realized that the news should be blocked in the palace, and most people now don't even know that the emperor has disappeared.

Zhao Ji paused. In the end, he did not tell General Tian about the emperor's affairs, but asked tentatively: "General Tian, ​​can you contact the military camp outside the capital now?"

Tian Zhao was slightly stunned, and suddenly said: "As long as the Master Seal wants it, then I will naturally try every means to contact him. After all, there are many people in the military camp who have received favors from Master Zhao Ji!"

Zhao Ji did not expect General Tian to be so direct. These words undoubtedly told Zhao Ji directly that even if Zhao Ji wanted to rebel, these people would fully support him.

Although Zhao Ji had received such a big hint, he did not dare to trust General Tian so easily.

So Zhao Ji pretended to think for a while and said, "I think we should rescue the emperor first. I don't have anyone on hand now, so I'll have to trouble General Tian to find a way to contact the people in the military camp to see how many trustworthy people we can call on!"

Zhao Ji's acting skills were excellent, and Tian Zhao instantly felt Zhao Ji's trust. Seeing General Tian's determined eyes, he immediately stood up straight and saluted Zhao Ji: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely live up to your expectations. Please wait for my good news!"

Not long after General Tian left, a man dressed as a groom came from the back door and entered Zhao Ji's mansion.

This person was none other than the head of the Imperial Medical Service.

Previously, because of the witchcraft incident, Zhao Ji followed the Imperial Medical Service and had contact with the director of the hospital. In the process, he discovered that the director of the Imperial Medical Service was a person who was extremely loyal to the emperor, with a sweet mouth and reliable work style. Moreover, Zhao Ji had a common secret with him.

Therefore, Zhao Ji trusted the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau very much.

"What's the matter that has you called me here in such a hurry? But your master is seriously ill and needs me to prescribe medicine?"

The head of the Imperial Hospital was talking to the housekeeper beside him while changing out of his groom's clothes.

At this moment, Zhao Ji walked out with a smile.

The head of the Imperial Hospital frowned and looked Zhao Ji up and down. "It has been widely rumored in the court that you are already terminally ill and can't even get out of bed. But I see that you look as healthy as can be!"

"What on earth is going on that requires me to come here in such a hurry?"

The head of the Imperial Medical Service did not ask any questions about why Zhao Ji claimed to be ill and did not show up.

Zhao Ji likes to deal with people who are sensible and not curious.

Zhao Ji didn't say anything, but brought the head of the Imperial Hospital to the emperor's bedside.

When the head of the Imperial Hospital saw the emperor, who was supposed to be recuperating in the palace, appear in Zhao Ji's house, his eyes widened as big as copper bells. He looked at Zhao Ji in surprise and said, "Are you crazy? Did you steal the emperor out of the palace?"

Zhao Ji did not speak, but stared at the head of the Imperial Hospital for a long time, then he sighed, saluted and said: "This matter is very difficult, but I really can't find another person I can trust among all the civil and military officials in the court. Only you, the head of the hospital, and I know that you are a 100% loyal minister!"

Even if the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau was slow-witted, he realized that there was something strange about this matter.

The court itself is already in turmoil right now. At this moment, neither the emperor nor Zhao Ji has anyone to come out and take charge of the overall situation. Instead, the people of the prime minister's lineage are actively active.

In addition, the third prince has been to the palace frequently recently, and every time he says that he has seen the emperor, the prime minister would ask the third prince about many things. Finally, after the two of them discussed it, they handled those government affairs.

Formally speaking, it is true that the Third Prince is the Regent, but his status is not quite legitimate now because he does not have any orders from the Emperor.

However, because of the support of the prime minister, the third prince was able to handle these matters smoothly.

If there were not some neutral ministers still in the court, it would probably have become a one-man show dominated by the third prince and the prime minister.

The head of the Imperial Hospital saw all these things.