Through the door of the secret passage, Xiao Lingling could vaguely hear people talking, as if they were a few girls.
"Hey, tell me, was our Concubine Xiang really beheaded?"
"The imperial edict has been issued, how could it be false? And don't call me Xiang Fei Niangniang anymore. She has already been demoted to a commoner. Be careful not to violate the taboo."
"That's right. After all, no one would miss such a person even if he died. Cuihong was beaten a lot when she served her."
"That's true. Now that she's dead, Cuihong has gotten her revenge, so she should be able to go back to her next life with peace of mind. Anyway, life has been really good lately.
Concubine Xiang and Concubine Ying were both banished, and the ladies in the palace are much easier to serve. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the time to come back and slack off."
......
The people outside were chatting happily, but Xiao Lingling just felt a chill on her back.
Just by listening to their conversation, I know that this should be the imperial palace!
Although it shouldn't be a very important place, it's already scary that this secret passage can lead into the palace, okay?
No, she had to wait for a while. After those people left, she could go out and see where this place was and remind her father and the others.
Fortunately, Xiao Lingling didn't have to wait long before the palace maids outside dispersed and went about their business.
She watched for a while, and when she was sure that no one was around, she pushed open the door of the secret passage and came out.
When she came out, she discovered that this was actually a dead corner in the back garden, and the door led to the back of the rockery.
Even if there are people outside, no one can see him if he comes out from here. As long as he waits for people to leave, he can sneak in.
The point is, although there are patrolling guards in the palace, this rockery is some distance away from the path and people generally don’t come here. It is also blocked by flowers, plants and trees nearby, which is simply perfect.
And there must be people coming here often, because she saw two pieces of clothing at the entrance of the cave, one for a palace maid and the other for a eunuch.
This is very convenient for those who come here, and both men and women can get in.
After confirming the location, Xiao Lingling didn't dare to stay any longer. After canceling her disguise, she immediately and quietly came to the small courtyard where her father and mother were temporarily living.
When the person guarding the yard saw that it was her, he immediately let her in.
Su Daocheng was peeling grapes for Pei Huan. Although he was a little absent-minded, his hands did not stop moving at all.
Su Daocheng was not surprised to see Xiao Lingdang. "Xiao Lingdang? Why are you here at this hour? Come, come, sit down. These fruits are tributes. They taste good. Try them."
Xiao Lingling waved her hand to ask all the servants to leave, and this action successfully made Su Daocheng pause.
"What's wrong? But what happened?"
Xiao Lingling waited until everyone left before leaning forward and whispering, "Father, the palace is not safe."
Su Daocheng understood what he meant almost instantly. "What did you say? What's going on? Did you discover something?"
Xiao Lingling immediately told Su Daocheng how she had discovered the secret passage and how she had quietly come to the palace through the secret passage. Su Daocheng's face immediately changed.
Even Pei Huan felt a chill all over his body.
Oh my God, these people are so bold and presumptuous, this is so scary.
The patrols and guards in the palace can be said to be impregnable, and they have always been very confident about the safety of the palace.
But they never expected that someone could enter and exit the palace freely through secret passages for many years. This was simply too scary, as if a knife was hanging over their heads, waiting to fall at any moment.
Fortunately, there were many guards around them, so those people did not really attack them.
Su Daocheng immediately stood up and said, "Where is the secret passage you mentioned? Tell me, I will immediately arrange for people to block it! And by the way, let's see where the other directions lead to.
These people are truly determined. Even though a large area around the palace was clearly cleared as a restricted area, they were able to go all the way around and dig it back. This alone shows that it was not a one-day effort."
Xiao Lingdang knew what he was worried about, but still disagreed, "Father, aren't you alerting the enemy by doing this?
They've gone to such great lengths to dig the tunnel, clearly for a purpose. And they haven't even explored the other branches yet. Who knows, maybe they'll discover his other secrets?"
Su Daocheng thought it made sense, but he was too worried about Pei Huan in the palace.
"Huan'er, the weather has been very hot recently. I'll take you to the palace to escape the heat. You can come back after the hottest time, okay?"
Pei Huan understood what he meant and quickly shook his head, "I can't go alone when it's so dangerous."
The two people looked at each other affectionately, and to be honest, it was really touching.
But Xiao Lingling didn't understand that. She was only concerned about business. "Now is not the right time for the Queen Mother to leave in such a grand manner. Father, don't forget, they only kidnapped a death row prisoner, not Qin Shuxiang at all.
They will find out after one round, and then they may capture people and use them as bargaining chips to exchange for you.
Therefore, the Queen Mother must not reveal her whereabouts to others, otherwise it will be too dangerous."
After all, Su Daocheng had been the emperor for many years. After Xiao Lingling reminded him, he immediately began to plan. In just a moment, he had a plan.
"Huan'er, go to the back and find a palace maid to exchange clothes with. Xiao Lingling, when you leave the palace later, take your mother with you and quietly leave.
I have my own secret passage, and no one will find you. Don't worry about what happens next, just tell me the specific location of the secret passage.
I will arrange for someone to conduct a thorough investigation. In the next few days, unless you receive a personal message from me, no matter who summons you, you must not leave or enter the palace.
Understood?"
Xiao Lingling understood immediately, but then she became worried.
"No! This is too dangerous! If you're not careful, you..."
Su Daocheng certainly knew the danger, but at this moment, in order to completely solve this hidden danger, he had no other choice.
"Yes, I know it's dangerous, so Xiao Lingling, I need your help in this matter. I believe you have the ability to make me look like I'm desperate and can't live anymore."
Xiao Lingling was speechless. This method was too dangerous. She really didn't want to try it, but, but now this was the most effective and fastest way.
Induce them to force the emperor to abdicate, or even to kill the king!
As long as they dare to move, they can be uprooted and completely eradicated.
Otherwise, it would be extremely troublesome to deal with the layers of backup plans these people have left in the capital.
Xiao Lingdang was finally convinced by Su Daocheng, "Okay! I can help you, and I will also find a way to protect your life. At least I won't let their poison hurt you.
But you have to pay attention to the poisonous insects. Although the people who made the poison and the poison were killed by my master, I don’t know if they still have any stocks.
Therefore, you must be careful not to let them get close to you, and if you can, only use your own people."
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