The assassin from last night was still not caught, so the emperor left Chuxiu Palace overnight and returned to the Yangxin Palace, where he stayed awake all night.

During the morning court session, the emperor, sitting on the dragon throne, rubbed his brows and listened to the reports from his ministers.

He didn't hear most of what was said and was only thinking about the arrow from last night.

It was Xiao Yu! That was his warning.

"Father."

"Father."

Xiao Changshi shouted many times before the emperor came to his senses.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

Xiao Changshi stepped forward to report, "Father, this morning I received a report from the county magistrate of Pingyang County that more than a dozen businesses and wealthy families near Pingyang County were robbed, and more than a hundred priceless treasures and toys were lost. I think the troops along the way to Longhua Temple need to be increased."

The emperor frowned in displeasure, "Who is so bold?"

Xiao Changshi cupped his hands and said, "It is said that he is a dark night dragon. The servants of a family that was robbed have seen the thief. This person is very fast. A black shadow flashes by, and before the servants can see clearly, the person disappears without a trace."

The emperor asked, "Wasn't this dark night dragon eliminated long ago? Why did it appear again now?"

Xiao Changshi said, "I don't know. But since he has already appeared and has committed crimes repeatedly, I'm afraid the original escort force is not enough."

The emperor looked at Han Feng, "Han Feng, what do you think about this matter?"

Han Feng stepped out holding a hu tablet, and said, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, this dark night dragon commits crimes every winter. They say they are robbing the rich to help the poor, but I'm afraid they have no money to spend.

This guy is very good at kung fu and is very arrogant. It takes a lot of effort to catch him.

Now that your majesty is about to go on a trip, you only need to follow the instructions of your highness the crown prince, increase the number of troops, and after the prayer is completed, you can send troops to destroy him. "

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Then we will transfer another 50,000 of the 100,000 imperial guards guarding the capital to join the escort team."

Han Feng lowered his eyes, bowed his hands and said: "I obey your command."

Next came the important reports from various places.

When the court was dismissed, the emperor left Xiao Changshi and Han Feng behind.

The emperor slowly walked down from the dragon throne and stood in front of Xiao Changshi.

"Prince, has the order of travel for the royal relatives and ministers been arranged?"

Xiao Changshi replied, "Father, it has been arranged. I am preparing to discuss it with the Ministry of Rites and then report it to you."

"Tell me."

"Commander Han will lead with 30,000 men, followed by the emperor. In the middle will be Commander Liu with 30,000 men to protect everyone, followed by the queen mother and the concubines, then Prince Su and the princess, followed by my sons and my brothers and sisters, followed by the civil and military officials, and finally General He with 50,000 men to cover the rear. The remaining 20,000 men will go ahead to clear the way one day in advance."

The emperor glanced at Xiao Changshi and nodded approvingly, "The plan is very good, but there is one thing that needs to be changed."

Xiao Changshi cupped his hands and said, "Please enlighten me, Father."

The emperor looked at Xiao Changshi and said, "Prince Su's carriage is behind the ministers."

Xiao Changshi was about to ask why, but he saw the emperor walk up to Han Feng again and said, "Tell the people who checked in advance that anyone who saw Sima Changfeng is not allowed to make a public announcement. Those who violate the rules will be executed."

Han Feng curled his lips, a gleam in his eyes, and said with a cupped hand: "I obey your command!"

Not only would he not make a fuss, but his men would also not help if anything happened to Xiao Yu's carriage.

No matter how stupid Xiao Changshi was, at this moment, he understood what the emperor wanted to do.

He didn't care if Xiao Yu died, but what about his sister Yue'er?

"Prince, you and the other ministers must redeploy the troops and submit the deployment plan by noon at the latest."

He had to find a way to tell Sister Yue'er to get the token within the remaining five days and stay away from Xiao Yu!

I'm afraid we won't be able to meet in the next two days, so just write a letter and have someone deliver it to you!

"Prince!"

The emperor shouted angrily, and Xiao Changshi came back to his senses from his thoughts.

He looked at the emperor cautiously and asked, "Father, what did you just say?"

The emperor looked at him coldly, his eyes full of Xiao Changshi's fear of oppression, "What were you thinking about just now? You were so absent-minded. You couldn't even hear me talking to you!"

Xiao Changshi hurriedly bowed and said, "Father, please forgive me. I was thinking about how to redeploy and I was lost in thought."

The emperor glanced at him coldly and said, "The new deployment plan will be given to me in the afternoon."

Xiao Changshi breathed a sigh of relief, "I obey your order."

After the emperor left the throne room, Han Feng looked at Xiao Changshi and asked, "Your Highness, where are we going to discuss this?"

Xiao Changshi thought for a moment and said, "I have something urgent to do in the Crown Prince's Mansion. I would like to trouble Commander Han to call Commander Liu, General He, and the Minister of War and the Minister of Rites to come together."

Han Feng nodded, "I obey your order."

Xiao Changshi rode his horse at full speed all the way back to the mansion and wrote a letter, which he handed to the servant. "Give the letter to the Princess of Su. Can't you tell anyone else about it?"

The servant took the letter and replied, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I understand."

In Prince Su's mansion, Yan Qing was serving Xiao Yu medicine when a servant came to report that someone wanted to see Su Lingyue.

Xiao Yu lowered his eyes and asked, "Who is coming?"

The servant replied, "Your Highness, I asked him, but he refused to say anything. However, his clothes looked like they belonged to the Prince's Mansion."

Hearing this, Yan Qing's round eyes were full of annoyance, and he said with a look of disdain: "What is this prince up to?"

Xiao Yu stroked the medicine bowl, thought for a moment, and then looked at the servant, "Go and calm him down. Tell him that the princess is not convenient at the moment and ask him to wait for a while."

The servant didn't know why the prince did this. As far as he knew, the princess was not in the mansion at the moment.

He came to the door and said to the prince's servant, "Princess, it's not convenient at this time. You have to wait a while."

The prince had instructed that it must be delivered, so he was waiting inside the door.

After about an incense stick of time, colorful butterflies came out from inside.

The prince's servant hurried over and looked behind her, "Miss Caidie, where is the princess?"

Caidie replied, "Miss has just woken up and is dressing. Please give me the letter from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

He had met Caidie several times with Xiao Changshi, so he didn't think much about it and gave the letter to Caidie, saying, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for the princess's reply. Please give it to the princess quickly and ask her to write a reply."

Caidie took the letter and said, "I understand. I'll go give it to the lady right away. Please wait."

After saying that, he turned and entered the inner courtyard.

Caidie handed the letter in her hand to Xiao Yu, who took it and read it roughly.

Xiao Yu handed the letter to Yan Qing and said calmly, "Yan Qing, write a letter back to Xiao Changshi in the princess' handwriting."

Yan Qing took the letter, glanced at it, and asked Xiao Yu, "My Lord, how should I reply to him?"

Xiao Yu curled his lips lightly, "Promise him."

"Oh." Yan Qing responded and started writing.

Yan Qing was about to write when his hand holding the brush suddenly stopped and he turned to look at Caidie, "What does the princess usually call the prince?"

Caidie asked: "Are you asking about before or after marriage?"

Yan Qing knew the relationship between Su Lingyue and the prince, and suddenly became interested. He suppressed the corners of his mouth and asked, "What was it called before the marriage, and what was it called after the marriage?"

Xiao Yu frowned slightly and wanted to stop him, but it seemed that some emotions in his heart were aroused.

Caidie thought for a moment and replied, "Before the marriage, I usually called him Brother Crown Prince. After the marriage, I usually called him Nephew and Your Highness the Crown Prince. But last time I went to him for ginseng, the Crown Prince forced me to call him Brother Crown Prince again."

Hearing this, Yan Qing looked disgusted, "Bah, this prince is so shameless, he is obviously his aunt, but he still lets the princess call him brother! He is not afraid..."

"Shut up!"

Before Yan Qing could finish her words, she was interrupted by Xiao Yu.

He turned his head to look at Xiao Yu, who was drinking medicine with a spoon, his face was terribly dark!

Yan Qing shut up and started writing the letter.

Xiao Changshi looked at the reply letter, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

He is one step closer to taking that position!

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