Fortunately, Jiang Yun arrived just in time and shot the man in black through the heart from behind, thus saving Zhao Yi from injury.
Jiang Bai caught the person and asked, "Are you alright?"
Zhao Yi hugged Jiang Bai: "Bai'er, don't be afraid, I'm fine."
Zhao Yi suffered some minor injuries, but he didn't tell Jiang Bai.
The men from Lingzhi Mountain also caught up with them, along with some other soldiers.
Zhao Yi immediately said to Jiang Bai, "Quickly deliver the grain to Ping An. After I return to the capital, come and rescue me."
Jiang Bai grasped Zhao Yi's hand and nodded: "Okay!"
Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun left. Their original intention in coming here was to capture the other party alive and force them to confess.
The fact that such a powerful force arrived suggests that Ling Zhishan has someone backing him.
Jiang Bai and his group left without stopping, carrying provisions towards Zhao Ping'an's location.
As for Zhao Yi, he was lying on the ground when Ling Zhishan and the other soldiers found him. They all breathed a sigh of relief first, and then said seriously, "Minister Zhao, this time something big has happened."
Ling Zhishan said coldly, "Minister Zhao, we have no choice but to return to the capital."
Zhao Yi got up from the ground: "Where are the provisions?"
"It was all burned."
Zhao Yi feigned anger, staring at Ling Zhishan: "Who is it?"
"The opponent's martial arts skills are too high, we couldn't catch them."
Ling Zhishan glanced at Zhao Yi: "This matter is Minister Zhao's responsibility."
Zhao Yi looked at Ling Zhishan: "Prime Minister Ling, what are you saying?"
"Minister Zhao was in charge of overseeing the grain supplies, yet they were burned. What will become of the soldiers at the front?!"
"Guards, seize this man!"
Zhao Yi stared at him: "Why is Prime Minister Ling in such a hurry to arrest people?"
Ling Zhishan sneered: "Of course, we're worried that Minister Zhao will run away."
News of the burned grain supplies soon reached the capital, enraging the emperor.
Ling Zhishan led his men back to the capital at breakneck speed, and by noon the next day, he had brought Zhao Yi back to the palace.
In the palace, Zhao Yi knelt before the emperor.
The emperor still looked at Wenrun as always, but his eyes held a turbulent undercurrent.
"Minister Zhao, this is a good thing you've done!"
"I ordered you to escort the grain supplies, and this is how you protect them?!" The emperor rarely got angry like this.
How important are food supplies to Zhao Ping'an right now? Does his father, Zhao Yi, not know?
Zhao Yi bowed his head: "Your subject is guilty, but the most important thing now is to continue sending supplies over there. The front line cannot be delayed."
The emperor looked at Zhao Yi. In fact, the most important thing was that when Ling Zhishan reported it, everyone said it was Zhao Yi's fault. Zhao Yi was afraid of death and failed to protect her, which led to the current situation.
"Guards, take Zhao Yi to the Dali Temple and imprison him!"
"yes!"
Zhao Yi was imprisoned in Dali Temple. Lei Yun sent people to check on him and also secretly gave some instructions to the people in Dali Temple. Zhao Yi's days in Dali Temple were not too bad.
In prison, Zhao Yi pondered carefully and realized that Ling Zhishan wanted him dead.
But I shouldn't be at that point with Ling Zhishan yet. Could it be that Ling Zhishan knows something?
Zhao Yi was lost in thought when he heard the sound of a wheelchair. He turned around and said, "General, you've come."
Lei Yun nodded: "You're out of touch with the outside world while you're in prison, but I'll take care of things for you."
"Ling Zhishan probably wants your life."
Zhao Yi nodded: "I thought of that too."
"You all get out of here." Lei Yun dismissed everyone around him.
"I originally thought Ling Zhishan was just trying to exonerate himself; this time, everyone should have been punished."
"However, Ling Zhishan has exceeded my expectations. What personal grudge do you have against Ling Zhishan?"
Zhao Yi shook his head; he indeed had no personal grudge against Ling Zhishan.
unless......
Unless Ling Zhishan knows the two children's background, did he find out?
Lei Yun stared at him: "Are you hiding something from me?"
"Minister Zhao, I have been entrusted by Sister Jiang to protect the Zhao family. You must tell me the truth."
Zhao Yi nodded: "I would be grateful if the general would keep the painting of Le'er safe and not let it fall into Ling Zhishan's hands."
When Lei Yun came out of the Dali Temple, his face was quite somber.
The guards standing nearby had never seen their general with such an expression.
"General, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing. Go to the Zhao family and bring Zhao Xile to my residence. Also, have Anping come over."
"yes."
A storm is brewing.
The situation in the capital is about to change.
At the Lei residence, Zhao Xile and the old lady were settled in, and Anping arrived in a flurry of activity.
"What do you want from me?" Anping asked.
Her eyes swept over Lei Yun's legs: "Is your leg feeling any better?"
Lei Yun smiled and said, "It's nothing."
The guards standing nearby glanced at Princess Anping; the general almost never smiled at women.
“Jiang Bai’s medical skills are excellent, but I don’t know why she left the capital. She said she went to do business. She will treat you when she comes back,” Anping said.
After saying that, Anping sighed: "Now that such a thing has happened to the Zhao family, I wonder if Jiang Bai has heard the news yet."
"I hope the Zhao family can safely weather this calamity."
Lei Yun waited until Anping finished speaking before having someone bring Zhao Xile over: "Would it be alright for Le'er to stay with the princess for the time being?"
Anping knew Lei Yun's intentions; she wanted Lei Yun to protect the Zhao family.
She nodded: "Don't worry, I'll take good care of the Zhao family. You can leave Le'er to me."
"I have one more request."
"you say."
Anping noticed that Lei Yun had a request to make, which was truly unprecedented.
Lei Yun raised his eyes. "Leave the capital."
"What?"
Anping met his gaze: "Leave the capital? Are you joking? Why would I leave the capital?"
"The capital is not safe; something bad might happen. It's not safe for you in the capital."
Anping frowned. Lei Yun wasn't joking; his tone was very serious.
"You've already made all the arrangements?"
"Yes." Lei Yun had someone hand Anping a token.
"Tonight, take this token and leave the capital with Le'er. Return in a month."
Le'er felt uneasy after hearing these words.
To this day, she has never seen her parents again.
Anping squatted down: "Le'er will go on a journey with her master for a while and then come back."
"Wandering?" Le'er's eyes widened.
"That's right."
"Should Le'er tell her father and mother?"
Anping touched her face: "No need, Master has already spoken to Mother."
"Okay, Le'er likes to travel around."
Anping carried Zhao Xile away from Lei Yun and rushed back to the princess's residence to pack their things.
Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun have arrived at Zhao Ping'an's location.
The supplies that had been the biggest concern all along have also arrived safely.
The soldiers' morale has been greatly boosted.
Jiang Bai didn't tell Zhao Ping'an about Zhao Yi, or about the turmoil in the capital. He only told Zhao Ping'an, "Take care of yourself. We'll be waiting for your triumphant return."
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