But soon, he no longer cared about Fu Rongxin, because he received a secret report from the spies in Huajing: the emperor had secretly interrogated Zhao Shen and had already confessed him. The emperor was furious and was ready to recall him to Huajing and execute him secretly.
Gu Shimin threw the secret letter, which was soaked with sweat from his palm, into the charcoal brazier.
He didn't have much time left, and his spies were only one step ahead of his father's imperial edict. He had to reach Yuzhou before the edict was issued, because at least there would be an army there willing to obey his orders.
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Huajing.
As winter deepened, Xue Zhiyi hung her hands over the charcoal brazier, feeling the warmth, and another pair of big hands held her hands.
She raised her eyes and met Huo Wuyou's auspicious eyes looking at her.
"How do you always have the opportunity to enter the palace?"
"Your Majesty is probably getting old, and he hasn't been feeling well since winter. He's become increasingly anxious, so he keeps summoning me to the palace. Not only me, but also Brother Jiang and Qingwei. Naturally, when I enter the palace, I have to pay my respects to Grandmother. Grandmother knows that I want to see you the most, so she let me go without saying a few words to me." Huo Wuyou curled his lips, "Why, don't you want to see me? After we get married, we'll have to be together day and night."
After glaring at him, Xue Zhiyi did not shake off his hand, but continued to let him hold it.
"Seriously, did you actually let someone pass on the news that 'His Majesty intends to kill Prince Cheng' to Gu Shimin's ears?"
At this point, Huo Wuyou's smile deepened with an ambiguous meaning. He lowered his eyes and looked at the burning charcoal fire. "After Chunfeng Tower was investigated and dealt with, Prince Cheng arranged for a new undercover agent. Brother Jiang once stumbled upon a clue about this new agent."
Jiang Xu told Xue Zhiyi about this matter, and Xue Zhiyi told Huo Wuyou about it.
Huo Wuyou continued, "Using these clues, I've managed to trick Zhao Shen into revealing the full details of the secret agent. Through the secret agent, I've spread this rumor to Prince Cheng. Even if he only believes it a little, it's enough to make him lose his composure. And someone who loses their composure is bound to make a terrible mistake."
As he spoke, he slowly raised his eyes and looked at Xue Zhiyi: "I know this is very risky, but your Majesty's health is deteriorating, and we have no time to delay."
Xue Zhiyi just nodded: "I understand."
Their current situation seems to be going smoothly, but no matter whether Prince Sheng or Prince Gong ascends the throne, the consequences left to them will probably be unbearable. They must completely cut off the possibility of these two people succeeding to the throne before the throne is changed.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded, and outside the door, Chai Yue said anxiously: "My Lord, the Queen Mother has sent for you!"
Huo Wuyou and Xue Zhiyi looked at each other, then opened the door and asked, "What's the matter?"
Chai Yue looked solemn and anxious: "Your Majesty is seriously ill. He just fainted and is unconscious!"
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