Although Li Tiao was trying to provoke the Fourth Prince, she didn't show any provocation this time. Instead, she lowered her head and looked extremely aggrieved.
It has to be said that Li Tiao really had the Fourth Prince under her thumb.
The Fourth Prince knew that Li Tiao was doing it on purpose, but there was nothing he could do about it.
"I said arranging your departure isn't a problem, the key is to let me know where you are."
Li Tiao was extremely helpless, and to match her expression, she even sighed.
"If you leave now, Father Emperor will definitely know that it was I who helped you leave, and he will definitely ask me. Do you think Father Emperor will believe me if I say I don't know where you went?"
"So, according to what you're saying, Fourth Prince, if the Emperor asks you, are you still planning to tell him where I went?"
Fourth Prince: "What I mean is, the Emperor is definitely convinced that I helped you. If I don't know anything and am punished by Father Emperor in the end, wouldn't that be too humiliating?"
Li Tiao feigned disappointment: "It seems that the Fourth Prince and I cannot reach an agreement, but in any case, thank you, Fourth Prince."
"You don't want to leave again?" The Fourth Prince felt that Li Tiao's attitude was a bit off.
"Let's discuss this matter further."
Li Tiao's unhurried attitude made the Fourth Prince even more uneasy. However, he quickly thought about it and realized that the courtyard was now completely blocked by his own people and the Emperor's people, both at the front and back gates.
Even if Li Tiao had extraordinary abilities, it seemed unlikely that she could slip away unnoticed.
Only then did the Fourth Prince relax a little.
Although this was the Fourth Prince's own residence, Master Kang already knew about it, and there were Master Kang's men watching outside. The Fourth Prince couldn't stay here for too long, so he left first.
After the Fourth Prince left, Hongye asked Li Tiao in confusion, "Master, what exactly do you mean?"
"What do you mean?" Li Tiao asked.
"Well... I noticed that you seem to be thinking of leaving here quietly, since the Emperor's attitude is so unpredictable. But... you and the Fourth Prince don't seem to be in a hurry, which I don't quite understand."
Li Tiao was extremely pleased with herself, completely shaking off the negative emotions she felt when she was talking to the Fourth Prince earlier: "This is called a feint to the east while attacking the west."
"ah?"
"Don't understand?" After asking, seeing Hongye nodding hurriedly, Li Tiao looked outside and then closed the door.
"Master, what's wrong...?"
Li Tiao leaned closer to Hongye and whispered a few words, then blinked at Hongye.
Hongye stared at Li Tiao in awe, somewhat incredulous.
But Li Tiao gave Hongye a look that said, "We'll see."
Although it sounded reasonable, but... Hongye wiped the table while watching Li Tiao touch and poke at this and that in the room.
Noticing that Hongye had been watching her, Li Tiao said, "Just say whatever you want to ask."
“Master, even if you guessed right and we left this house as planned, where are we going? We need to find a place to stay, right? You said before that it was dark in the capital, but now the Emperor and the Fourth Prince know that you are still in the capital. Leaving the capital won't be so easy. There must be guards at every city gate.”
Li Tiao was naturally aware of this.
The hand that was knocking on the wall stopped. Li Tiao said, "Let's not leave the city. Let's stay in the capital for now. After all, isn't the emperor going to personally lead an expedition to attack the Dzungars?"
This is a big deal, and the Emperor certainly won't delay his trip because of me. After all, this matter was decided before the new year and can't be delayed any longer.
The Emperor has left, and the Fourth Prince naturally followed. Even if they continue looking for me, the servants are certainly not as meticulous as they were when the Emperor and the Fourth Prince were in the capital. Far from the Emperor's reach, they won't be as attentive. We can manage to conceal ourselves a little and avoid being noticed.”
"But……"
"Hey, Hongye, we haven't even done anything yet, don't get discouraged, okay? I'm full of ambition right now, cheer me on!"
Do you really think it's good for me to sit here waiting to accept the new identity the Emperor gives me, and then enter the palace as an empress?
"Of course not. Becoming a concubine in the palace may seem glamorous, but it's not that great. To be honest, I like my current life, but my mistress..."
"So we should work hard and strive to continue living such a free and easy life."
Li Tiao concluded her thoughtful speech, no longer listening to any words from Hong Ye that might shake the morale of the troops.
Hongye could tell that Li Tiao didn't want to talk, so she stopped talking, but she was still worried.
Neither Master Kang nor the Fourth Prince came the next day, which naturally pleased Li Tiao.
Although Hongye kept discouraging Li Tiao, Li Tiao was actually a little worried, afraid that things wouldn't go as she expected and she would end up with nothing.
However, perhaps Heaven saw how miserable she was as a transmigrator here, so it decided to give her a little treat.
In the end, Li Tiao really did find a way to leave.
Hongye looked at Li Tiao as if she were a god: "Master, you are amazing!"
“We can talk nicely later. Let’s hurry up and pack our things. Neither Master Kang nor the Fourth Prince came yesterday. Who knows what will happen today? We can’t wait for them to arrive before we set off.”
"Okay." Although Hongye was still worried, she knew that Li Tiao's words made sense, so she hurriedly packed her things.
"Help me comb my hair, then find a headband to put on and cover my shaved head." Li Tiao had almost finished getting ready and sat in front of the dressing mirror.
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