Since the emperor's decision to personally lead the expedition was final, there were naturally many preparations to be made before the emperor's departure, so the palace also had to be busy with this matter.
Sumalagu remained as quiet as ever, seemingly out of place with the bustling atmosphere in the palace.
Li Tiao didn't know what Su Mala Gu was planning. She really wanted to ask Su Mala Gu if their place would attract too much attention in the lively and busy atmosphere of the palace.
Before Li Tiao could even ask, Su Mala Gu approached her and said, "Pack your things quickly, this old servant is going to Zhaoxi Mausoleum in a little while."
Li Tiao paused slightly, then became a little excited: "Granny Su, you mean..."
Sumalagu nodded, indicating that Li Tiao's guess was correct.
She was naturally excited, after all, the thing she had been looking forward to for so long had finally come true, but Li Tiao also had many doubts: "Are we just leaving the palace like this?"
In Li Tiao's mind, this matter seemed too easy.
"Otherwise, do you want to make a big fuss? Wouldn't that be even more conspicuous? Ever since the Empress Dowager passed away, this old servant has spent every New Year with her."
So if you leave the palace now, the guards won't stop you. Even if the guards see you and leave with them, it won't matter, as long as the Emperor doesn't know your intentions.
"And what about you, Granny Su? What will you do if the Emperor finds out that Li Tiao has run away?" Li Tiao cannot do something like betraying someone after they've served their purpose.
No matter how extraordinary Su Mala Gu's status is, she is still a servant. What if Master Kang gets angry...?
"This old servant naturally has a way."
"But Granny..."
"If you keep dragging your feet like this, we might not be able to leave. Think about it yourself. We'll set off in half an hour."
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