Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 48 Preparing to Escape!

On the way back to the Golden Palace.

When Song Yi disappeared, she was wearing a light blue dress and had been locked in that dusty room for nearly two days, her whole body covered in dirt.

The light-colored skirt hem also appeared to be tinged with black.

She was held firmly in Jiang Lanye's arms, and felt inexplicably embarrassed. She whispered, "Your Majesty, perhaps I should walk by myself."

Jiang Lanye stopped in his tracks.

Song Yi was about to go downstairs, but Jiang Lanye held her tightly and didn't move.

Song Yi looked at him with a puzzled expression.

His gaze fell on his ankle, and he asked in a low voice, "What happened to your foot? You almost fell when you ran out."

Song Yi explained, "They tied me up, my wrists and ankles, and they went numb, so..."

Jiang Lanye pursed her lips. "In that case, how are you leaving?"

“I’m not numb anymore. I’m very dirty. If I get any more dirty, Your Majesty’s dragon robe will be soiled.”

She had never been so disheveled.

After nearly two days without eating or drinking, his voice was extremely hoarse, and his eyes and brows looked dirty and covered in dust, making him look like a stray cat that had been wandering outside for several days.

Jiang Lanye took another step, his voice steady: "Let's go back and have a meal first, then we'll talk."

He actually had many questions for Song Yi.

I want to ask her why she was arrested by the Empress Dowager, and why those people kept her locked up in the room.

He only found Song Yi now; if the Empress Dowager were ruthless, she would probably have been killed yesterday.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lanye's heart sank.

Song Yi stared at Jiang Lanye's icy face, sensing that he was in a bad mood, and obediently wrapped her arms around his neck, remaining silent.

Thankfully, I escaped death.

Perhaps she can leave tonight.

But before she left, she had to get Jiang Lanye's jade pendant.

On their way back to the Golden Palace, Jiang Lanye carefully put her down and let her sit in a chair.

Several palace maids entered carrying warm water and respectfully said, "Please wash your face, Miss."

Song Yi was embarrassed and quickly reached for the handkerchief next to the basin.

Jiang Lanye picked it up first, wet it with warm water, wrung it out, looked at Song Yi, and said gently, "Come closer to my face."

She was wearing a veil, and Jiang Lanye didn't let her take it off.

She awkwardly moved closer, and Jiang Lanye's movements were stiff, but he still wiped her forehead and eyebrows little by little, removing all the dirty dust.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

She spoke softly, her gaze fixed on his waist.

The date mentioned by the Imperial Astronomical Bureau is either tonight or tomorrow night.

After dark, she needed to carefully observe the night sky to ensure success on the first try.

Jiang Lanye had just put the handkerchief back when she noticed Song Yi's gaze and looked down at her jade pendant.

Do you like it so much?
Perhaps it was because she looked so pitiful, having suffered two days of grievances, that her hands were so dirty.

Then, Jiang Lanye suddenly lowered his head and took off the jade pendant.

Song Yi was taken aback and asked, "What is Your Majesty doing?"

"I'll give you a day to play, so you won't keep thinking about it."

His tone remained as cold as ever, but Song Yi detected a hint of tenderness in it.

Song Yi's eyelashes trembled slightly.

Jiang Lanye didn't know that once she gave her the jade pendant, she could leave.

All he knew was that he seemed to really like the jade pendant, so he took it off to comfort himself.

Song Yi hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand, about to take it.

Jiang Lanye suddenly said, "Wash your hands."

"it is good."

She obediently soaked her hands in warm water.

After washing it carefully, Jiang Lanye gave the jade pendant to her.

Song Yi took it blankly and held it tightly in her hand.

Jiang Lanye asked again, "Want to eat now?" The scars on her face had been wiped away, so she couldn't take off her veil.

"I don't want to eat right now."

After being hungry for two days, how could I not want to eat?

Jiang Lanye paused, thinking she was still concerned about the scar on her face, and said softly, "I'll have them bring it over. You can sit here and eat by yourself."

After saying that, he walked out.

Just then, he brought the person back, but before he could ask the Empress Dowager what had happened, he was still waiting.

After Jiang Lanye left, Su Meiren walked over quickly.

The guards outside the Golden Palace stopped her.

She said somewhat displeasedly, "Why are you stopping me? I have something to say to Cai Nu."

"His Majesty has decreed that no one is allowed to enter the Golden Palace after he leaves."

Song Yi hurriedly ate a few bites of food and drank two cups of tea. Hearing the commotion outside the hall, he got up and went over.

After she walked out, Su Meiren grabbed her arm and pulled her aside.

Su Meiren asked quietly, "Are you leaving?"

Song Yi looked at her coldly.

"Didn't you want to strangle me?"

Consort Su choked up, then quickly said, "At first I didn't trust what you said, I thought you were deceiving me and the Empress Dowager. If you really want to leave, I can help you."

After all, Song Yi's departure was a good thing for her.

It doesn't matter if the dough wasn't made; as long as she disappears, I'll be the person in the entire harem who most resembles Song Yi.

Song Yi replied, "There's no need."

Consort Su continued, "I know you may not need my help, but you've just been through something like this. Do you think His Majesty would feel comfortable letting you out of his sight?"

Song Yi pursed her lips.

This is indeed a difficult point.

Su Meiren glanced at the guards and eunuchs at the door, then pulled her over and, using her sleeve as a cover, slipped the powder into Song Yi's hand.

"This is a sleeping potion; it won't harm His Majesty. Once lit, he will fall into a deep sleep overnight and wake up early the next morning."

Holding the medicine packet, Song Yi asked again, "Why should I believe you? Who knows what kind of medicine this is? What if it's poison?"

Consort Su couldn't help but say, "You know I'm wearing a mask. Tell me, why did I go to such lengths to become you? If I really wanted to harm His Majesty, why would I bother vying for his favor?"

Seeing that Song Yi was unmoved, she became a little anxious and said, "Take it first, whether you use it or not is up to you. As long as you are capable of going out alone tonight, you can throw this powder away."

Then, she slipped another pill to Song Yi.

"This is the antidote. Swallow it beforehand, and you won't be affected by the drug."

Song Yi knew that Jiang Lanye would definitely protect her now.

So she really can't leave.

She definitely needs this.
Song Yi took a deep breath and said, "You go back first, I'll think about it carefully."

After Consort Su left, Song Yi sat blankly in the hall, thinking for a long time.

She had to leave, she had to leave this strange world.

Therefore, this drug can indeed be used when necessary.

She hesitated for a moment, still worried about Su Meiren.

What if the pill is poison and she dies immediately after taking it?

Song Yi first poured the sleeping potion into the incense burner.

into the night.

When Jiang Lanye returned.

Song Yi walked over and lit the incense burner.

She looked out the window just now, and the night was pitch black; there was indeed no moon.

The sky was covered with dense clouds.

Jiang Lanye glanced at it casually and asked, "Why are you lighting incense?"

Song Yi's hand trembled slightly as she explained, "I've been feeling uneasy ever since I returned, so I lit some calming incense. Maybe it will help me feel less afraid."

(End of this chapter)