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On the way back to the Imperial Medical Academy, Chen Nan confirmed, "Eunuch Wang, are you sure there are no problems with this matter?"

"Your Highness, you can rest assured. This servant has done everything perfectly. This fellow will definitely be able to catch the Imperial Physician's Order."

"It's just that I'll have to trouble Your Highness to not be able to return to the Prince's residence tonight," Eunuch Wang nodded confidently.

"Whether I rest or not is fine, but first we need to deal with this rat hiding in the palace," Chen Nan said coldly.

At a fork in the road, the two parted ways, and Chen Nan ran quickly toward the palace gate.

Wu Xu, who was on duty at the palace gate, saw Chen Nan returning from afar and became even more curious: "Why has Your Highness come back again? Didn't you just think of something urgent?"

"Wu Xu, after midnight tonight, you will personally lead men to surround the entire slave quarters. Remember, do not let a single person escape," Chen Nan solemnly instructed.

Seeing his expression, Wu Xu knew that this matter was not so simple. Without even asking, he nodded and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I guarantee that not a single flying insect will be able to fly out of the bureau tonight."

After giving his instructions, Chen Nan glanced back at the direction of the Bureau of Servants before slowly walking out of the palace.

He discussed with Eunuch Wang the idea of ​​transferring most of the servants from the Bureau of Servants to the Imperial Hospital tonight to take care of the Empress Dowager.

This was a trap specially set up for that imperial physician, just waiting for him to fall into it.

Before midnight, the eunuch would send someone to arrange for the old woman and the young emperor to be moved to another location, in order to prevent any accidents from happening.

Chen Nan was even more decisive. He first pretended to leave the palace and showed his face at the Weidu Prefecture government office. Then he sneaked into the palace from another place. When midnight was approaching, he went to check the situation around the slave bureau.

Half an hour later, in the Weidu government office, Mo Bai sat in the main seat.

Hongze and Qingyu stood on the left and right sides below, glancing at the doorway every now and then, as if they were waiting for someone.

Just as the two men were looking out of the mansion for the umpteenth time, Mo Bai said helplessly, "Generals, please stop looking. The fact that the Prince has not returned by now means that the Empress Dowager's condition is quite serious, or that there are other important matters in the palace. Otherwise, he would definitely have returned to the mansion immediately."

Others may not know, but he knows very well that Chen Nan has been resting in the government office for the past few days and has not had time to return to the Prince's Mansion for a proper sleep.

At the same time, he also knew that although Chen Nan was very capable, he was an experienced general who could command troops and make strategic plans; otherwise, he would not have handed over all the affairs of the government office to him from the beginning.

The current situation can only be described as pushing Chen Nan to a certain point.

Qingyu shook his head helplessly. How could he not know what Mo Bai was talking about?

He not only knew, but also clearly heard the young emperor calling Chen Nan "father".

He assumed Chen Nan was rushing to handle the matter and had no idea what was going on inside the palace.

As he recalled this incident, he couldn't help but glance at Hongze.

He noticed that the latter was also staring at him, and the two smiled at each other.

A smile instantly piqued Mo Bai's curiosity: "What are you two generals laughing at? And why are you laughing so lewdly!"

The two were stunned; they hadn't expected Mo Bai to use the word "sleazy" to describe them.

But honestly, anyone who saw or heard those words wouldn't have a smile as good as the two of them.

The two exchanged another glance. Hongze turned to look at Mo Bai and, suppressing a laugh, explained, "This matter is better left unsaid. General Mo Bai, it's better if you figure it out yourself."

He was determined not to tell anyone else, not even his own sister, so why would he tell Mo Bai?

A moment later, a 'tap tap tap' sound came from outside the door.

Hongze and the other man both looked towards the door at the same time.

The moment they saw Chen Nan, a look of joy appeared on both of their faces, yet they also felt sorrow because of the worry on his face.

The two assumed that the young emperor's distress stemmed from the two words he had uttered, and wisely refrained from saying anything further.

Upon entering the government office, Chen Nan was taken aback to see Hongze and the other man and asked, "What are you two doing here? Didn't you say your house needed cleaning?"

Hongze chuckled: "Your Highness is too kind. When I returned home, I found that the servants had already cleaned the house, so General Qingyu and I came to the government office to wait for Your Highness."

How could Chen Nan possibly know what the two were thinking? They only came to the government office to wait for him after confirming the date for leading the troops into battle.

He knew that this matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later, so he immediately made a decision: "Alright, I know what you two are thinking."

"I will write two edicts for you two shortly. Once the provisions and military equipment are ready, you may depart."

The system popped up again right after he said those words.

[Beep, host is about to dispatch troops.]

[Task issued: Task 1, Defend Suzhou for two months! Reward for completion: One Resurrection Pill.]

[Note: This Rejuvenation Pill is made from pure Yang Chinese herbs. It not only strengthens the body of the person who takes it, but also tempers their willpower.]

"A Resurrection Pill?" Chen Nan exclaimed in surprise.

In his view, wasn't this resurrection pill prepared specifically for the Empress Dowager?

As a woman, she was already deficient in yin and yang. Now, with this Rejuvenation Pill, not only could her physique be strengthened, but her willpower could also be tempered. Perhaps after taking it, she could wake up from the illusion.

"I'll take this task," Chen Nan thought to himself.

[Beep, this task has been forcibly issued; the host must accept it and cannot refuse.]

[Mission failed. All martial arts cultivation of the host has been abolished. Start over.]

[Mission Two: Defend Qingping Pass for three months! Mission complete. Reward: 3,000 White Horse Cavalry Spirit Souls.]

[Note: This spirit can only be preserved for three days and can only be passed down to Northern Wei soldiers through inheritance. Please be aware of this.]

"What the hell? The spirits of three thousand White Horse Cavalry? And there are only three days left?"

Chen Nan knew the White Horse Cavalry all too well. With just three thousand men, Gongsun Zan was able to defend Youzhou and drive the Wuhuan people to their deaths.

Moreover, the White Horse Cavalry were light cavalry, possessing not only extremely high mobility but also the ability to flank and shoot, making them essentially modern mobile troops.

Hongze and the other two looked at Chen Nan suspiciously. He would grin foolishly one moment and then look curious the next, with a hint of doubt mixed in with his curiosity.

Hongze and the other looked at Mo Bai with confusion. Mo Bai shrugged. He was just Chen Nan's subordinate. He had only followed Chen Nan since the battle of Lecheng and this was the first time he had seen such a situation.

After a short while, Chen Nan came to his senses, a faint smile on his face.

Hongze asked repeatedly, "May I ask if Your Highness has some good news to tell you?"

Chen Nan was not stingy and told them directly, "Something good is indeed going to happen, but not now."

Then, with a solemn expression, he looked at the two of them and said, "Hongze, I ask you if you are confident that you can hold Qingping Pass for three months?"

"Three months? Could it be that Your Highness has sent some news?" Hongze asked, his face full of surprise.

When I told him before, I was just telling him to keep an eye on the situation at Qingping Pass. How did it suddenly become that he has to guard Qingping Pass for three months?

Chen Nan didn't explain, but asked again, "I'm just asking you, do you have confidence?"

Hongze straightened his chest and said solemnly, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, the person is safe and sound!"

"Qingyu, I ask you if you are confident that you can defend Sucheng for two months?" Chen Nan asked again.

Qingyu didn't ask many questions and immediately knelt down, saying, "Your Highness, rest assured, as long as the person is here, the city will stand; even if the person is gone, the city will remain!"