As time went by, the pain in Xu Yuehuai's wound completely disappeared.
She looked at Qi Guze gratefully. In this dangerous place, with Qi Guze by her side, she didn't feel lonely at all.
She fell into a deep sleep nestled in his arms.
Looking at her sleeping face, Qi Guze felt a pang of sorrow in his heart...
The next morning, Qi Guze got up early and began looking for an opportunity to leave.
Xu Yuehuai lay quietly on the bed, waiting for his news. She knew that no matter what happened, Qi Guze would find a way to resolve it, and this trust and reliance made her feel incredibly at ease.
The afternoon sun slanted into the courtyard of the general's mansion, and golden spots of light shone through the exquisite window frames, dancing on the bluestone slabs.
Qi Guze appeared at the courtyard gate. His steps were light, but they were urgent, as if something important was waiting for him.
He pushed open the door, bringing in a breath of fresh air and a faint smell of dust.
"Yuehuai, I'm back." Qi Guze's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
He walked to Xu Yuehuai's side, grasped her shoulders with both hands, and said with a serious and determined look in his eyes, "I have found a way to leave. A group of dancers will be sent out of the General's Mansion. You can blend in with them and leave together."
Xu Yuehuai looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She stood up and hugged Qi Guze tightly, as if she wanted to pour all her gratitude and affection into this embrace.
Her voice trembled slightly: "Gu Ze, thank you. You've really sacrificed so much for me."
She was truly reluctant to part with him, and she didn't know how long it would be before they could see each other again.
Qi Guze patted her back gently and said tenderly, "Alright, I won't be happy if you thank me too much."
He released his grip and carefully observed Xu Yuehuai, as if trying to memorize every detail of her face.
"We need to be careful from now on."
"Mm." Xu Yuehuai nodded.
Then, he took her hand and led her out of the courtyard and towards a house in the backyard.
The room was filled with various clothes and cosmetics. Qi Guze selected a gorgeous dancer's outfit and carefully helped Xu Yuehuai change into it.
He combed her long hair, put on delicate hair ornaments, and then gently dusted a thin layer of powder on her face.
Xu Yuehuai in the mirror became beautiful and charming, as if she had really become a dancer.
And her face also subtly changed, becoming a completely different face.
The disguise technique was so masterful that she was somewhat shocked.
Qi Guze held her hand tightly and whispered, "Be careful not to give anything away."
Xu Yuehua nodded; she could feel the warmth and determination in Qi Guze's hand.
Qi Guze smiled with satisfaction and watched her walk towards another courtyard.
After passing through the corridor, Xu Yuehuai met up with the other dancers in a secluded corner.
"Ah Yuan, why are you so late? We've been waiting for you for ages!"
"I'm sorry, I suddenly had some stomach discomfort. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. It won't happen again next time," Xu Yuehuai said, holding her abdomen.
The other dancers took a step back in disgust and didn't say anything more.
"Da da da..."
Finally, the sound of footsteps approached, and a group of guards arrived.
Then the guards led the dancers away from the general's mansion.
Xu Yuehuai mingled in the crowd, head down, trying not to attract attention, but her heart was filled with nervousness and anticipation as she walked out of the mansion with them.
Qi Guze stood at the door, watching Xu Yuehuai's figure disappear into the crowd.
His heart was filled with reluctance and worry, but he knew this was their only chance. He took a deep breath, turned around, and went back into the mansion.
Xu Yuehuai followed the dancers, her steps light as she walked through the bustling street.
Many carriages were parked outside the General's Mansion, and Xu Yuehuai got into one of them.
She slowly raised her head and looked at the situation outside the carriage.
Before me lay a wide road, flanked by tall trees. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
She took a deep breath and felt the familiar scent in the air. This was the road to the royal palace of Dongsang Kingdom, a road she had traveled many times before.
This surprised her; she hadn't expected that these guards were escorting the dancers to the royal palace of the Eastern Sang Kingdom!
The information flashed through her mind, and she began to consider her next plan. She could secretly go to Bai Yu and the Ghost Doctor to see if they were involved in coercing Qi Guze and kidnapping Tie Xiong and the others.
The idea made her heart race, but it also gave her a sense of excitement.
The carriage moved slowly forward, and Xu Yuehuai's eyes were fixed on the scenery outside the window.
She saw magnificent buildings, the hallmarks of the imperial palace. Her anxiety grew, but so did her anticipation. She imagined her meeting with Bai Yu and the Ghost Doctor, wondering what surprises or shocks they would bring.
Finally, after the carriage entered the palace, it stopped in front of a courtyard in the inner palace.
Xu Yuehuai got off the car with the dancers, and they were settled in a spacious room.
Xu Yuehuai looked around. It was a typical imperial palace courtyard, exquisitely decorated yet dignified. She felt somewhat tired, but she knew she couldn't let her guard down.
She walked to the window, gazing at the scenery outside, her heart filled with a mixture of anticipation and unease. She knew her task was daunting, but she also knew she possessed the wisdom and courage to face anything. She took a deep breath, straightened her back, and prepared to meet the challenge ahead.
"This is an opportunity we've had to work so hard to get since we entered the palace!"
"When we meet the king, we must make the most of our strengths!"
"That's right! Now we need to think carefully about what to do..."
On the other side of the room, some of the dancers had begun to talk, their voices low and soft, as if they were discussing some private matters.
Xu Yuehuai did not join their conversation. She knew she needed to remain vigilant and not reveal her identity or purpose. She stood quietly by the window, her gaze deep and resolute.
As time passed, darkness gradually fell. Gazing at the dark sky outside, she did not act immediately.
She knew she needed to be careful and not attract attention like she had when she broke into the general's mansion last time. She closed her eyes, took deep breaths, and tried to remain calm and composed.
In this unfamiliar environment, Xu Yuehuai felt her heartbeat becoming clearer and clearer.
When will be a good opportunity? She wants to see Bai Yu and the Ghost Doctor as soon as possible!
Suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted over, and she immediately sensed something unusual.
She immediately held her breath, then pretended to be unconscious and slowly slid down the wall to the ground...
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