A short while later, in the dawn light, an elderly man with white hair but vigorous spirit walked in, led by his guards, and immediately bowed to the Southern Emperor.
"No need for formalities. I know you. You are the imperial physician who was highly valued by the emperor but has already retired."
"The Southern Emperor is right."
Old Master Dong nodded slightly, glanced at the giant clam shell, and then peered inside. "Lingqin... how is she?"
"He was injured and was sometimes awake and sometimes asleep."
Nan Fenghuang said, because, just a short while later, Xie Lingqin fell asleep again.
Old Master Dong then entered, gazing at Xie Lingqin lying on the bed for a long time before finally looking away. A fleeting look crossed his eyes. He then bowed slightly to the Southern Emperor, saying, "Southern Emperor, I know a way out of the city. May I ask Your Majesty…?"
"Okay, go ahead."
Before Elder Dong could finish speaking, Empress Nan said, and after a moment, smiled, "I can see that you care a lot about Lingqin."
"Yes, there is a road to the Beirong Imperial Mausoleum that leads directly to a place 800 li outside the city," said Old Dong.
The Southern Emperor was taken aback. "The Imperial Mausoleum?"
"Yes, I was fortunate enough to know someone who built the imperial mausoleum, so I know. And Your Majesty, rest assured, that person has passed away peacefully at a ripe old age."
Is it reliable?
Nan Fenghuang was on high alert, while Tridacna beside him kept her eyes fixed on Elder Dong without saying a word.
The Southern Emperor sized up Elder Dong before him, and after a moment, said, "Alright, tell me, when will the land be ready?"
“One hour later,” said Old Master Dong, “you will all be leaving. So, you must find a way to pretend that you haven’t left. I will have someone lead them here. No one will know the truth.”
"I understand." After saying this, the Southern Emperor waved his hand and stepped forward across the threshold. "Elder Dong, come with me outside to talk."
"yes."
Tridacna looked at Elder Dong's slightly bent body, her eyes filled with doubt and deep contemplation, unable to understand what was going on. But after a moment, she quickly looked away.
She must have seen it wrong or misunderstood it.
But it turns out that the Southern Emperor is Miss's father. Back then, Sister Yun, the person you loved and the person you were determined to protect was actually the Southern Emperor?
To protect him and ensure his safety, he didn't even tell me.
...
Xu Yiran returned quickly after receiving the news. Half an hour later, as darkness fell, the villa where they had been staying was set on fire, and shouts erupted, attracting countless Imperial Guards and Thunder Guards.
At this moment, everyone had already arrived at the foot of the northernmost mountain, where dragons and tigers leap.
That is where the royal mausoleum of the Beirong royal family is located.
The dark tunnel is wide enough for two people to pass side by side.
Xie Lingqin, supported by Tridacna and Phoenix, walked behind Xu Yiran, while the Southern Emperor and several guards followed behind them.
At the very front, naturally, was Elder Dong.
After leading the group for a short while, Elder Dong stopped and bowed respectfully to the Southern Emperor. “Southern Emperor, the road is just ahead. Remember, whenever you see a fork in the road, turn right. You will soon be out of there.”
"Can't Elder Dong stay with us anymore?"
Mr. Dong waved his hand, "I have other things to do and can't stay with you any longer."
The sound was quite disappointing.
Then, Old Master Dong walked towards Xie Lingqin, only two steps away from her. His face was filled with a smile that was both weathered and hopeful. "Girl, have a safe journey. Don't come back until you have enough strength."
You must not come back.
"Old Dong, your sudden sentimentality makes me quite sad." Xie Lingqin gave a bitter smile, looking at Old Dong's slightly hunched body in the dimly lit passageway, and suddenly felt a pang of reluctance.
"I'm leaving."
Old Master Dong placed his hand on Xie Lingqin's shoulder and patted it gently, saying, "Take care."
He said.
Everything he wanted to say, and everything he couldn't say, was contained in those two words. He knew it, but she didn't. As he spoke, he looked ahead again and reminded her repeatedly, "Remember, go to the right, as quickly as possible, don't stop."
Mr. Dong's figure quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Your Majesty, are you really comfortable letting him leave? What if he betrays us...?"
"Don't worry, he won't betray us," Xie Lingqin interrupted the guard beside the Southern Emperor.
That person was clearly still not entirely at ease.
“If he wanted to kill me, he could have done it a thousand times over.”
Xie Lingqin spoke softly, and the man paused for a moment before stepping back.
"And he saved me."
Xie Lingqin continued, then gestured for everyone to follow.
Xie Lingqin looked at the box in Tridacna's hand again. "If we find Prince Yong's coffin later, we will take out the remains in this box and put them with him."
"Don't worry, Miss."
The group continued on their way, and just as Mr. Dong had said, they turned right at every fork in the road, and everything went smoothly, cleverly avoiding all the traps.
However, at this moment, everyone looked at the fork in the road but stopped.
Because, on the left, a transparent ice chamber was emitting gusts of cold air, and inside the ice chamber, a sandalwood coffin lay quietly.
“The coffin of Prince Yong of the Yuwen clan…” Through the transparent wall, Nan Fenghuang softly read the words on the coffin.
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