Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

early morning.

Inside the Yangxin Palace bedroom.

With Hua Rui's help, Ye Chen changed into ordinary clothes.

"Rui'er, wait for me in the palace. I will be back later."

Ye Chen held Hua Rui's hand, looked directly into her eyes, and said.

After hearing Ye Chen's words, Hua Rui nodded.

"My husband, Rui'er will be waiting for you in the palace. Please be careful on your journey."

Ye Chen observed for a while and saw that the worry and concern on Hua Rui's face did not seem fake. He also did not think that Hua Rui would really betray him.

The traitor must be someone else.

Ye Chen then turned around, strode out of the Yangxin Palace, and got on the carriage.

Shen Qiu soon came into the carriage.

"Your Majesty, as you instructed, we have already placed spies around you and are keeping a constant watch on those around you."

Shen Qiu clasped his fists towards Ye Chen.

"Well, Qiu'er, good job!"

Ye Chen smiled slightly and said, "Just follow the plan and send three empty carriages out of the palace to Yingchuan Academy, and then find me some clothes for the Imperial Guards!"

At this time, Xu Youde was still serving as the acting dean honestly.

The so-called Xu Youde's resignation was all misleading information deliberately sent out by Ye Chen.

The purpose is to lure the snake out of its hole!

Ye Chen wants to catch the traitor himself.

"Your Majesty, I have already asked someone to prepare it, but Your Majesty, I heard that Miss Qin seems to be entering the palace."

"Well, let Meng'er go to the Imperial Garden and wait for a while. If it's not convenient today, send someone to tell her that I have something to do and I'll see her next time."

Ye Chen nodded. Qin Man was the woman he liked, so he naturally wanted to meet her, but he had important things to do now.

He couldn't even sleep peacefully unless he got rid of the traitor around him.

After Ye Chen left the Yangxin Palace, Hua Rui returned to the Chunrui Palace. Not long after, a large number of people came to visit with gifts.

Hua Rui also took the trouble to deal with it as usual. Although she was a little tired, she still cheered up.

After entertaining guests for a whole morning, the last guest finally left.

Huarui originally wanted to take a rest, but she didn't expect another palace maid to come and report.

"Master, Madam Xue is here."

"Ah."

Huarui sighed softly and stood up to greet him.

"Your servant greets Madam Xue."

The pistil bends down to do good deeds.

"Please get up quickly. Don't be so polite."

Madam Xue had a gentle attitude and lifted Hua Rui up gently. She displayed a dignified demeanor and the temperament of a mature lady.

"Hua Rui, although I am much older than you, we hit it off right away. From now on, when you see me, you don't have to bow as long as there are no outsiders."

"what."

Hua Rui was startled and said, "Madam, I dare not."

"Ah."

Madam Xue smiled slightly. The more reserved Hua Rui was, the more she wanted to get close to her. She had been in the harem for many years and knew how rare it was to have a concubine who was not arrogant because of her favor. Moreover, being able to learn about things outside the harem in this deep palace could also make her happy both physically and mentally.

"Huari, tell me, is there anything bothering you today?"

Mrs. Xue asked with a smile.

The way she asked the question not only expressed her concern for Hua Rui, but also helped her find out what was happening outside without revealing her desire to explore the outside world. It was a three-pronged approach.

This method was taught to her by her personal maid.

In response to Mrs. Xue's question, Hua Rui nodded slightly, but without any wariness, and just regarded it as the elder's concern for her.

Hua Rui was even a little flattered that there was a person of noble status who cared about her so much in this harem.

While listening carefully to Hua Rui's description, Mrs. Xue did not show any surprise on the surface, but was quite yearning in her heart, and was still comforting Hua Rui with her words.

However, Madam Xue did not notice at this time that one of her personal maids quietly retreated.

Inside the palace, in a hidden alley.

Ye Chen, who had been staying in the carriage and had changed into the uniform of the Imperial Guard, was resting with his eyes closed.

To avoid being noticed by others, he even wore a veil to cover his face.

Suddenly, Shen Qiu ran onto the carriage.

"Your Majesty, we have found a suspicious person."

"Say!"

Ye Chen immediately took off his hat and asked seriously.

"Who is that person? Where is he now?"

"That man is a eunuch in the palace. Our people have already captured him. After rigorous interrogation, we found out that he was just an offline person. Following the clues, we discovered that the source of the information was near Chunrui Palace!"

Shen Qiu looked a little solemn. She didn't expect that the place where the news leaked would be Chunrui Palace.

"Go to Chunrui Palace!"

Ye Chen's face darkened and he immediately gave the order.

The carriage moved quickly.

In the carriage, Shen Qiu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, although I also feel that Concubine Hua is not a traitor, I know people by their appearance but not by their hearts. If she is really a spy, Your Majesty can hand her over to the Queen Mother if you cannot bear it."

".I will deal with my people myself."

Ye Chen waved his hand, but his tone remained calm.

He still firmly believed that Hua Rui would not betray him, but if Hua Rui really betrayed him, he would also ask why.

After all, they had been sleeping in the same bed for many days. If Hua Rui really wanted to harm him, she would have done it long ago.

There must be something hidden here.

The carriage soon arrived at Chunrui Palace.

At this time, in Chunrui Palace, Madam Xue was still chatting with Huarui.

The harem is already boring and lonely, and it is rare for Madam Xue to find someone she can talk to, so naturally she wants to have a good chat.

However, the two women were chatting enthusiastically.

"Your Majesty is here!"

The eunuch who delivered the message suddenly said.

Huarui and Madam Xue were both stunned. Huarui was the first to react and immediately stood up to greet them.

Curiosity showed in Madam Xue's eyes. She had seen the emperor before, but at that time Ye Chen was only the prince. Not only was he young, he also looked stupid. Although Hua Rui's description made the emperor seem smarter, after all, it was her preconceived notion. In Madam Xue's impression, the emperor's image was not good.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

The pistil bends down to pray.

"Get up."

Ye Chen looked at Hua Rui with a solemn expression, but suddenly he glanced around and found that there were other people sitting in Chunrui Palace.

A gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and his tone suddenly became gentle.

"Hua Rui, are there other people in your palace?"

Ye Chen looked at Madam Xue and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Mrs. Xue exudes a mature and noble temperament, with a charming figure and every move she makes is full of charm, and her beauty is no less than that of a flower.

But when Ye Chen looked at Madam Xue, he didn't feel any surprise in his heart, only doubt.

"Madam Xue pays respect to His Majesty."

Madam Xue stood up and saluted, but she was a little surprised.

The silly and mentally retarded prince before now seems like a completely different person, completely different from the past.