Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

The waiting time was often agonizing, but fortunately, both father and son were seasoned generals who had fought many battles. Despite encountering many obstacles along the way, they eventually reunited successfully.

Moreover, Lian Yijun encountered the Lian family army on his way back, thus ensuring the safety of the survivors.

At this moment, inside the Prince's Mansion in the Holy Capital, Li Yuanyi had just read the secret report sent by the assassin.

Li Yuanyi clenched his fists, his almond-shaped eyes revealing an undisguised murderous intent.

"My elder brother is really hard to kill."

"Your Highness, His Majesty is now completely under your control. No matter how much Li Yuanqi tries to cause trouble, he will not be able to oppose you."

The eunuch Yuan Shu approached Li Yuanyi with a fawning expression. This Yuan Shu was the chief eunuch serving the old emperor.

However, in order to retain his power and the continuous flow of wealth and honor, Yuan Shu chose to side with Li Yuanyi, who held great power.

Li Yuanyi rolled his eyes at the old fox, then said coldly:

"Eunuch Yuan makes it sound so easy. If it were that simple, why would I care about my elder brother's life or death?"

You've been by the old man's side for so many years, yet you still don't know what kind of person he is? Don't be fooled by my apparent power; think about it carefully.

Of those old fogies in the Six Ministries, how many are truly on the same side as me?

Don't be fooled by how respectful those old fogies are to me; they all have their own agendas.

Besides these outward appearances, the old man had many other secrets we didn't know about.

As Li Yuanyi spoke, a hint of hatred welled up in his eyes.

In his previous life, he fell into the old man's trap. Although he killed his elder brother, he successfully rebelled before his nephew ascended the throne.

However, he still underestimated the old man's abilities. Although the old man was dead, he had left behind enough power in the shadows.

He died because of his nephew's scheming and the old man's hidden influence.

Now, judging by the time, his adopted nephew is still a baby, so there's nothing to worry about.

However, Li Yuanyi hadn't yet uncovered the people the old man was hiding behind his back. This was also why Li Yuanyi only controlled the old emperor but hadn't actually harmed him.

And for some unknown reason, Li Yuanqi did not die young. For Li Yuanyi, this was a very significant change.

Li Yuanqi's existence was a thorn in Li Yuanyi's side. For Li Yuanyi, the most direct solution at the moment was to extinguish the old man's hopes.

Li Yuanyi refused to believe that when he was the only prince in the Great Sheng Dynasty, that old man would still be able to hold onto the throne.

"Tell General Qi to assemble the Tiger Might Army and prepare to meet the enemy," Li Yuanyi instructed his personal guard beside him.

The guard didn't ask any further questions, simply responded, and turned to leave.

Yuan Shu, upon hearing Li Yuanyi order General Qi to engage the enemy, immediately asked in confusion, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this...?"

"The Lian family army was ordered to be mobilized. According to the laws of the Dasheng Dynasty, large armies are not allowed to pass through the city. If they enter the capital without being summoned, they can be treated as treason."

A cunning glint flashed in Li Yuanyi's eyes.

"This servant understands. If Li Yuanqi wants to contend with Your Highness, he will inevitably have to rely on the power of the Lian family army."

But if the Lian family army approaches the capital, we can execute them on charges of treason. Your Highness's plan is brilliant!

Yuan Shu was completely absorbed in flattering Li Yuanyi, and he seemed quite pleased with Li Yuanyi's expression.

However, that evening, the soldiers who had been sent out to investigate the movements of the Lian family army hurriedly reported that the Lian family army had already come to the capital for a pilgrimage.

But for some reason, it turned north midway. And Li Yuanqi disappeared without a trace.

"What did you say? Li Yuanqi is missing?"

"Your Highness, it is indeed, indeed gone!" The soldier was sweating profusely with tension.

Even so, he still couldn't escape Li Yuanyi's kick to the chest.

"Useless trash! So many people couldn't stop Li Yuanqi! Get out there and find him! If you can't find him, you'll all come back with your heads!"

Li Yuanyi roared, a sense of powerlessness washing over him as success seemed so close yet just out of reach.

"Li Yuanqi, can't you just obediently die?"

Just as Li Yuanyi was hoping his elder brother would obediently die, Li Yuanqi had already led Lian Rongrong and Ruan Nianzhi into the capital through a secret passage in the outskirts of the city.

In the dimly lit secret passage, only the faint light of a tinderbox could be seen.

"Where does this secret passage lead?" Lian Rongrong's hand was tightly gripped by Li Yuanqi.

"I'm not quite sure either. This is the first time I've ever been through this secret passage. My father once said that we should not enter here unless absolutely necessary."

Lian Rongrong nodded, already having a general idea.

Royal families of every dynasty would leave themselves a way out so that they could preserve their bloodline in the event of a rebellion or coup.

Therefore, Lian Rongrong guessed that the other part of this secret passage should be connected to the palace.

"Guess what, your second brother is probably searching the whole world for us right now?"

Lian Rongrong's face had regained some color, and her energy and spirits were much better than before.

After meeting up with Ruan Nianzhi, Li Yuanqi immediately had Ruan Nianzhi examine Lian Rongrong.

Ruan Nianzhi's medical skills are truly exceptional; after just a few needle pricks, Lian Rongrong's breathing became much smoother.

Even so, Ruan Nianzhi still discovered the real problem.

According to Ruan Nianzhi, although Lian Rongrong's body was shaken, her internal injuries were not severe enough to make her so weak.

Ruan Nianzhi suspected that Lian Rongrong and Xiaobai might have reached some kind of symbiotic relationship.

In other words, Lian Rongrong can only fully recover if Xiaobai is saved. If Xiaobai disappears, no one knows what will happen to Lian Rongrong.

Li Yuanqi glanced back at Lian Rongrong and saw her smiling face. He couldn't help but think of Ruan Nianzhi's suspicions.

"Who cares about finding it or not? All I want now is to see my father as soon as possible and get the amber from Li Yuanyi. Only then can I save you and our son."

Lian Rongrong's lips twitched slightly, a hint of heartache rising within her. She reached out and touched Li Yuanqi's face, saying involuntarily:

"Don't worry, we'll all be fine."

Ruan Nianzhi walked behind, watching the two of them so affectionately, and felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

The three walked through the secret passage for a good half hour before finally seeing the end of it.

"We've arrived!" Li Yuanqi's voice trembled slightly, a mixture of nervous anticipation and worry.

Lian Rongrong felt Li Yuanqi unconsciously tighten his grip on her hand, so she naturally gripped his hand back.

Encouraged by Lian Rongrong, Li Yuanqi took a deep breath, stepped forward, and opened the door to the secret passage using the method his father had taught him.

Emerging from the secret passage, one finds a hidden room, which contains nothing but a carved wooden table and a futon.

“Where is this…” Lian Rongrong looked around, but apart from the wooden table, there seemed to be nothing of value that could indicate their location.

However, at that moment, everyone heard two men's voices coming from outside the secret room.