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

The generals of the city defense troops have now been replaced by Su Mengjiao's confidants.

And because the people from the City Defense Army are responsible for guarding the city walls of the capital, they naturally have a clearer understanding of the situation outside the capital.

"Are Cao Chang's private soldiers going to enter the city?"

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and asked Shen Qiu.

"Your Majesty, not only Cao Chang's private soldiers, but also the soldiers of the Beijing camp have taken sick leave today. It seems that they are also returning to the capital."

Shen Qiu said to Ye Chen.

Hearing this, Ye Chen felt solemn and asked, "How many soldiers will be entering the city?"

"It should be around two thousand!"

"Ah."

Ye Chen pondered for a moment, then said to Shen Qiu, "This exam must continue. Cao Chang suddenly dispatched troops into the city. He must be dissatisfied and wants to continue to create trouble to hinder my implementation of the new talent selection system."

"Inform everyone! Increase security around the examination hall. Have the City Defense Division, Imperial Guards, and Supervisory Division all act together. In addition to increasing patrols and defenses around the examination hall, keep a close eye on any soldiers entering the city!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu immediately clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

"Also, Qiu'er, when you return, tell the Queen Mother that I will be leaving the palace incognito more often these days."

Some things are left to the Imperial Guards and the Supervisory Office.

Ye Chen was still not very reassured.

For example, during the chaos in the exam hall last time, if he hadn't been there, who would have thought that those men in black were going to make fish oil?

Ye Chen is not afraid of Yang Dechang's political tactics, but it is easier to block an open attack than a hidden one. If this guy plots something behind the scenes, Ye Chen has to be careful.

"Yes."

Shen Qiu clasped his fists and then stepped back.

Only after Shen Qiu left did he return to the Yangxin Palace.

"Madam Xue, it's getting late. Please go back to your palace after dinner."

Ye Chen spoke to Madam Xue in a gentle tone.

At this moment, he didn't want to listen to any more music.

If several thousand private soldiers entered the capital, the Supervisory Office and the Imperial Guards would definitely be able to gather a great deal of information in one day.

Ye Chen must read this news.

Only in this way can we judge the plans of powerful officials in advance, and naturally we cannot be distracted by enjoying ourselves.

"promise."

Madam Xue also understood that Ye Chen must have something important to do. After finishing her meal, she asked someone to take the pot back to Chunxue Palace.

Ye Chen sat in front of the dragon bed. Before long, people from the Supervisory Office had sent a large number of memorials.

However, after Ye Chen took a few glances at these memorials, his brows were tightly furrowed and his expression became solemn.

"It's not just Cao Chang's private soldiers and the soldiers on leave from the Beijing camp. Are there also many more people from the underworld in the capital?"

Ye Chen let out a sigh of relief.

The powerful officials have mobilized so many people, so they must be planning something big.

Ye Chen became more determined to go out of the palace and take a look.

"Your Majesty, this is the fresh fish soup made by Concubine Qin herself. The eunuchs have already tasted it. Concubine Qin also said that Your Majesty should not overwork himself and should take care of his health."

Cheng'en brought a small bowl of chicken soup.

Of course, Qin Man cooked more than just this one bowl of chicken soup, but a whole basin. However, Cheng En only gave Ye Chen a small bowl and would refill it after Ye Chen finished drinking it.

"Ah."

Ye Chen picked up the small bowl and took a sip, then frowned slightly.

"Tell Meng'er that she can just ask the imperial kitchen to make this chicken soup for me. She doesn't need to work so hard."

Qin Meng had good intentions, but the chicken soup she cooked really didn't taste that good.

Ye Chen didn't want to directly say that Qin Man's cooking was bad, and it wasn't Qin Man's fault. After all, today's stewing skills were still much worse than those in later generations.

"Yes."

Cheng'en was about to leave when he suddenly seemed to think of something and asked, "Your Majesty, it's getting late, and there aren't many memorials left from the Supervisory Office. How about you take a rest first?"

"Ah."

Ye Chen also nodded slightly and said that he could just look at the rest of the memorials tomorrow.

"Your Majesty, whose card shall we turn over tonight?"

Cheng En bowed and asked, and a little eunuch came to Ye Chen holding a large plate, and on the plate were many wooden signs.

Ye Chen directly flipped over the signs of Qin Man and Hua Rui.

"Let Meng'er and Rui'er come over. There's no need to wrap them up like dumplings. Just let them come over directly."

Ye Chen had to continue working hard to sleep in the same quilt, but soon, Cheng En came to Ye Chen's side.

"Your Majesty, news has come from Chunrui Palace that Concubine Hua has caught a cold and is recuperating. She cannot come."

".Send the doctor over."

Ye Chen knew that Hua Rui must be trying to put him off. If he wanted to sleep in the same bed with her, he would have to work harder.

Not long after, Qin Man walked into the Yangxin Palace.

At this moment, Qin Man was wearing green clothes, and her elegant and pure temperament revealed a hint of mature charm.

Ye Chen looked at Qin Man, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he took the initiative to step forward and hold her in his arms.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

When the sunlight shone on Ye Chen through the window, Ye Chen opened his eyes and felt the soft body of the beauty in his arms, and the corners of his mouth quickly rose.

"Mian'er, I have to leave the palace today. Please help me change my clothes."

"Ah."

Qin Man obediently stood up and helped Ye Chen put on the dragon robe. She spoke softly and her eyes were full of tenderness.

Ye Chen hugged Qin Man's charming slender waist and buried his head in her neck, wanting to continue his affection.

Qin Man was slightly startled, and she was reluctant to accept it, and said softly, "Your Majesty."

Ye Chen was aroused by the call and was about to continue.

Cheng'en's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Guard Shen is here."

"Ah."

Ye Chen had no choice but to let Qin Man go, and raised his hand to tidy up the messy hair on Qin Man's temples.

"I'm out on some business, Meng'er, you should go back to your own palace first."

After Ye Chen finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the Yangxin Palace, but saw a carriage had already stopped outside the palace gate.

Shen Qiu was standing next to the carriage.

At this moment, she was wearing a crimson men's suit, which made her stand straight and graceful, and her cool temperament made her look otherworldly, just as before.

When Ye Chen walked forward, Shen Qiu's eyes flickered and he clasped his fists towards him.

"His Majesty."

"No need to salute, let's go, leave the palace!"

Ye Chen waved his hand and got on the carriage.

Shen Qiu then boarded the carriage, which moved quickly towards the palace gate.