Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun set off for the capital that very night, while their colleague Zhao Ping'an sent a messenger to the capital to inform His Majesty that the provisions had arrived.
The moon shines brightly over the capital.
A rustling sound came from around the Zhao residence, and the entire Zhao residence was shrouded in darkness.
The men in black surrounded the Zhao residence from all sides and sneaked inside in the dark.
An hour later, at the Ling residence.
Ling Zhishan sat at the desk in his study when a man in black pushed open the door and entered: "Master, there's no one left at the Zhao residence."
Ling Zhishan raised his eyes: "What did you say?"
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Ling Zhishan stood up and asked, "Where is Zhao Xile?"
"There's no one left in the Zhao residence, not even the maids and servants."
The brush in Ling Zhishan's hand snapped in two: "It seems someone has come to our aid."
"Change your clothes."
On the night road, a horse-drawn carriage slowly drove towards Dali Temple.
Inside the Dali Temple, Zhao Yizhen leaned against the wall with his eyes closed.
The sudden sound of footsteps startled him, and he abruptly opened his eyes.
A man was standing in front of the prison.
"What brings Prime Minister Ling here so late at night?" Zhao Yi asked with a cold smile.
Now, he no longer needs to greet Ling Zhishan with a smile.
Ling Zhishan called the others away.
His dark eyes were surrounded by wrinkles.
Where is Zhao Xile?
Zhao Yi feigned surprise: "Le'er isn't at home?!"
"Where is Le'er?!"
Ling Zhishan stared at Zhao Yi: "You don't know?!"
Zhao Yi stared at Ling Zhishan: "What are you doing here having fun?"
"Zhao Yi, are you still going to play dumb at a time like this?"
"Are Zhao Xile and Zhao Ping'an your biological children?"
Zhao Yi sneered, then his laughter grew louder and louder, as if he had heard something extremely ridiculous: "Le'er and Ping'an aren't mine, are they Ling Xiang's?"
Ling Zhishan's already gloomy face darkened even more: "Zhao Yi, do you think I'm joking?"
"After searching for so many years, you have finally returned. I just never expected that Sheng Bai would entrust his child to a merchant."
Zhao Yi's face suddenly turned serious. "This humble official truly does not know what Prime Minister Ling means."
Ling Zhishan didn't want to say more to him: "You'll find out what I mean when the time comes."
"None of you from the Zhao family will survive."
"Oh? Is that so?" Zhao Yi raised an eyebrow: "Then we'll see if Prime Minister Ling has the ability."
Ling Zhishan turned and left, saying, "Those who dared to challenge me are all dead."
"Then, I will wait."
Zhao Yi's confidence made Ling Zhishan feel a little uneasy.
What will happen after it's in Zhao Yi's hands?
After returning to his residence, Ling Zhishan ordered his soldiers to remain hidden for the time being and to retreat 20 li (approximately 10 kilometers) in the coming days.
Of course, Lei Yun still noticed this action.
Lei Yun had been keeping track of these people's movements.
Since Zhao Yi was imprisoned in Dali Temple, the temple has become much more lively than usual.
Even the jailers couldn't help but talk to Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi naturally welcomed all comers, and also hoped to learn about things outside through these people.
Hearing that the emperor had sent people to deliver provisions, Prime Minister Ling wanted His Majesty to execute Zhao Yi as a warning to others.
Only in this way can anger be calmed.
Unexpectedly, there were people in the court who opposed Prime Minister Ling, saying that he was also responsible for the matter.
The person speaking was naturally He Yu.
He Yu was known for his uprightness and integrity, and he directly humiliated Ling Zhishan in the imperial court.
This infuriated Ling Zhishan.
Hearing this, Zhao Yi felt relieved.
Therefore, Le'er should not have fallen into Zhao Ping'an's hands.
Zhao Yi was imprisoned in Dali Temple for two days, and the emperor hesitated to take action against him. Unexpectedly, Ling Zhishan could no longer restrain himself.
However, on the third day, Jiang Bai was already close to arriving in the capital.
That night, Jiang Bai entered the capital. She did not go directly to the Zhao residence, but instead went to Lei Yun's place first.
The Zhao residence has now been sealed off and is certainly empty.
If she went to the Zhao residence now, she would be unwittingly exposing herself to Ling Zhishan.
Just as Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun arrived at Lei's residence, someone came to inform Lei Yun that something had happened at the Dali Temple.
Jiang Bai looked towards the Dali Temple, where thick smoke was burning throughout the entire temple.
Jiang Bai was horrified. He immediately left the courtyard, mounted his horse, and rushed towards the Dali Temple.
"Jiang Yun, go help!"
"yes!"
Jiang Yun immediately followed, while Jiang Bai's feet moved swiftly, his heart filled with anxiety.
"Ling Zhishan!" she roared inwardly, hoping only that Zhao Yi was alright.
Inside the Dali Temple, the fire grew larger and larger. Zhao Yi was trapped inside, and he wet his clothes with water to cover his mouth and nose.
"Guards?! Guards?!"
However, the jailers inside the temple had all disappeared.
Thick smoke obscured Zhao Yi's view, and upon closer inspection, he saw that the people were already lying on the ground.
Zhao Yi's eyes were sharp; it seemed that Ling Zhishan wanted to kill him.
The towering flames forced Zhao Yi back. He took a step back, the thick smoke choking him, and his chest throbbed with pain.
He had almost nowhere to retreat.
It seems that today, we are truly doomed to perish here.
"Bai'er." In a daze, Zhao Yi called out to Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun searched through the prison and finally found Zhao Yi inside.
Jiang Bai rushed over and cut the prison's iron chains with a single stroke. He and Jiang Yun then carried Zhao Yi on their backs.
In his dazed state, Zhao Yi saw Jiang Bai and smiled, "Bai'er."
Jiang Bai hugged Zhao Yi and said, "I'm here."
Zhao Yi nodded, propped himself up, and left Dali Temple with Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun.
As soon as I stepped out of the Dali Temple, there was a crowd of people at the entrance.
The three men did not recognize the leader. Jiang Bai asked coldly, "Who are you?"
"You audacious scoundrel! How dare you trespass into the Dali Temple and attempt to break in?!"
Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at the man, and suddenly said, "You are from Lingzhi Mountain."
Where is Lingzhi Mountain?
"Where is Prime Minister Ling going? Do you, a lowly guard, dare to ask?"
Jiang Yun looked around and sensed something was wrong; the general hadn't come either.
Moreover, the silence within the imperial city was eerily quiet.
Jiang Yun lowered her voice: "Sister Jiang, I'm afraid something has happened in the capital."
Jiang Bai agreed, and asked Zhao Yi, "Are you still able to walk?"
Zhao Yi nodded: "I'm fine."
I was choked by a mouthful of thick smoke earlier, but I feel much better now.
Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun exchanged a glance, then charged into the crowd and fought their way through.
Jiang Bai whistled, and a group of men in black came down from the roof and began fighting with the people opposite.
“This is…” Zhao Yi asked in surprise.
“These are Lei Yun’s men. Lei Yun had previously entrusted some of them to me, saying that if anything happened in the capital, I could summon these secret guards.”
Jiang Bai and Jiang Yun led Zhao Yi away from the crowd. Jiang Yun took Zhao Yi to the General's Mansion, but the people there said, "The General has entered the palace!"
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