Time travel, quick transmigration

Haiyue and Chen Huang were both stunned upon hearing this.

They had once wondered about Shi Yan's identity, but no matter how they thought about it, they could never have imagined that Shi Yan's true identity was the imperial concubine who was favored by the emperor.

No wonder I always felt that the woman in front of me had an innate noble and unapproachable air about her. Such beauty is not something that ordinary people can possess.

When the two looked at Shi Yan again, they suddenly realized what was going on.

Shi Yan was reluctant to say much about her identity. Seeing the two men's different expressions and remaining silent, she then spoke again.

"The reason I chose to reveal my identity to you both today is simply because I felt the time was right."

"To be honest with you two, I did not enter the palace willingly."

Then he looked at Haiyue.

"Haiyue, the reason I took you and A-Rang away was only so that one day you could help me get away from the imperial city that trapped me."

Haiyue was initially conflicted after learning Shi Yan's true identity, but upon hearing that Shi Yan had already planned to leave the palace and the emperor's side, a hidden joy stirred within him.

"Your Majesty, you have summoned me here today. Have you already made a decision?"

Shi Yan nodded.

"Originally, I planned to wait until you were fully grown and stronger before choosing a suitable opportunity to devise a perfect escape route, completely distancing yourselves from the palace and the emperor. But unexpectedly, before I could even make any plans, An Lushan rebelled against the court. The war has begun, and the situation is changing rapidly. If Chang'an is breached, who knows what will happen to the emperor and the civil and military officials? If Chang'an really falls, I can also take advantage of the chaos to leave. In recent years, for various reasons, the civil and military officials have blamed the emperor's indulgence in pleasure, neglect of state affairs, and increasing incompetence on his favored concubine. They only think that their wise monarch has been bewitched and deceived by the wicked concubine and her treacherous cousin, the minister, which is why he has changed."

"You may have heard some of the rumors..."

Shi Yan looked at Hai Yue, and Chen Huang gave a sarcastic smile.

Thinking of the various rumors circulating among the people, and seeing Shi Yan's helpless smile, Hai Yue couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

If she were truly living a good and happy life in the palace, why would she have planned to escape so early? At this moment, he became even more determined to help Shi Yan leave the Tang Emperor and escape all the troubles at all costs.

Although Chen Huang was merely a businessman, he still harbored some loyalty to the emperor and patriotism at heart. He had previously heard rumors that the emperor had been misled by the Yang siblings into neglecting state affairs and indulging in pleasure, and he had inwardly cursed them. Now, the very person he had cursed was right before him, completely different from what he had believed, and far removed from the rumors he had heard. He couldn't help but feel ashamed and embarrassed.

If the Imperial Concubine was truly a bewitching concubine who brought ruin to the country and seduced the emperor, then who was the woman he knew? How could such a woman, who was neither seductive nor alluring, who loved the people, and who had foresight and a broad mind, possibly be the despicable woman described in the rumors?

"My lord, I apologize for the time when I cursed you in my heart without being able to distinguish right from wrong."

"It is clear that sometimes what we hear and see is not necessarily the truth; I was being narrow-minded."

Chen Huang's words did not surprise Shi Yan. After all, there were many people who openly or indirectly criticized Yang Yuhuan and the Yang siblings. She smiled indifferently.

"It's alright. Manager Chen is an upright man, and with so many people spreading the word, it's hard not to believe it. It's inevitable that someone with a heart for their country would feel indignant seeing their nation slowly decline."

Chen Huang admired Shi Yan's noble character, but also felt even more ashamed.

“Master, since you are determined to leave, I should do my best to help you.”

Shi Yan returned the smile with a faint one.

"No need. I appreciate Manager Chen's kindness. However, taking a royal concubine away is no small matter, and there are many dangers involved. Manager Chen, you have elderly parents and young children at home, and I don't want you to be in danger because of me. You should go to Jiangnan to settle down first, and when I go there to seek refuge, you will have someone to rely on."

"With Haiyue and the others helping me, you can rest assured."

Chen Huang looked at Shi Yan, then at Hai Yue, and after much deliberation, nodded.

"Alright, I will follow your instructions. We will move to a safe place first, and then bring you over once things have stabilized."

As he finished speaking, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Haiyue.

"I entrust the safety of our master to Brother Haiyue."

Haiyue returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute.

"Brother Chen, you can rest assured."

After hearing so much, Ah Man was deeply moved.

“My lord, I am here too. If you wish to leave His Majesty, I will do everything in my power to help you.”

A warm feeling welled up in Shi Yan's heart.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you."

Shi Yan was grateful to meet Hai Yue, A Man, and Chen Huang, who treated her sincerely. She knew she was selfish, using their power to achieve her goal of changing Yang Yuhuan's fate, and she couldn't tell them the truth.

But how could she tell them that she had been plotting all along, waiting for the An Lushan Rebellion to break out, so that when Li Longji abandoned her, she could slap him in the face and abandon him right under his nose? To be able to foresee what would happen would seem strange and unbelievable to anyone.

"Haiyue, I have to go back to the palace."

"During this time, I'll have to ask you and A-Rang to keep a close eye on the situation in the city. You'll need to adapt to the changing circumstances. I'll have A-Man keep in touch with you."

Haiyue nodded.

"Don't worry, Master."

Having said everything she needed to say, Shi Yan stood up, picked up the curtain, and put it on.

"Aman and I will go first."

As he spoke, he slowly stepped forward, about to leave.

Upon seeing this, Haiyue immediately got up and walked over to her.

"I'll see you off."

Chen Huang also said.

"My lord, there is no need to rush. Let me arrange the carriage before you set off."

Shi Yan hesitated for a moment.

"With so many people around, it's best not to attract attention. Haiyue, you don't need to see us off."

"Manager Chen, go arrange the carriage. Ah Man and I can wait a moment."

Chen Huang's eyes lit up and he quickly replied.

"Subordinate, go right away."

With that, he strode away.

For a moment, only Shi Yan, A Man, and Hai Yue remained in the private room.

Haiyue knew that Shiyan's concerns were not without reason, but he was reluctant to part with the person he had been longing for so long after finally seeing her. He watched with almost greedy eyes as she sat down in the chair she had been sitting in before. Haiyue's motionless posture made Aman frown.

"Young Master Haiyue".

Aman hesitated before calling out to him.

Interrupted from his thoughts, Haiyue realized his lapse in composure and coughed awkwardly.

Shi Yan was drinking tea when she heard the sound and looked towards Hai Yue with concern.

Upon meeting Shi Yan's gaze, Hai Yue curved his lips into a smile and explained.

"My throat has been a little sore these past few days, but it's nothing serious."

Shi Yan nodded and casually offered a word of concern.

"It's been cold lately, so remember to wear more clothes. Getting sick is really painful."

Haiyue was touched by Shi Yan's concern and secretly kept her words in mind.

"I have remembered what you said, Master. Please take good care of yourself, Master."

Chen Huang, who had gone to arrange the carriage, returned shortly afterward.

After bidding farewell to Haiyue, Shi Yan took Aman and followed Chen Huang out to board a carriage.

After Shi Yan and A Man entered the carriage one after the other, Hai Yue, who was a few steps behind, came out and stood outside the door to watch the carriage carrying the two of them leave.