Mu Yue came back to her senses upon hearing Nalan Kuixu's voice and shook her head.

"Nothing, I'm just curious about this person's identity!"

"Judging from his appearance, he doesn't seem to be an ordinary person. I don't think I've seen him in the capital before!"

Nalan Kuixu chuckled and said, "The capital city isn't that big, but it's not that small either, and not everyone the princess has seen!"

"Besides, that person might not necessarily be from the capital; he could be from out of town. If the princess is really curious about this person's identity, why not investigate him using the token he gave her?"

Mu Yue shook her head.

Compared to this person's identity, she has more important things to do right now.

That was to find a way to sneak into the group that the Crown Prince was leaving in, right under the noses of Nalan Kuixu and Yinqi, and leave the capital.

"No need. We're just strangers who met by chance. There's no need to find out who they are."

Even if you knew, it wouldn't matter.

"Let's go to the estate!"

Let's take a look at how far the village is from the point outside the city.

That way she can leave smoothly.

Upon hearing Mu Yue's words, Nalan Kuixu immediately nodded in agreement.

Zhuangzi is located in the suburbs, surrounded by beautiful scenery, with blue skies and clear waters that are refreshing and invigorating.

The group headed towards the estate.

The servants on the estate had already received the news and were guarding the gate.

Upon seeing Mu Yue and the others, they immediately went to greet them.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered us to wait for you here. Everything has been arranged at the estate. Please come with me!"

Mu Yue nodded, somewhat casually.

"This princess is a little tired!"

The servants, understanding the implied meaning, immediately led Mu Yue to the courtyard where she would be staying for the next few days.

The yard was kept very clean.

The various ornaments look exactly the same as those Mu Yue had in the Cining Palace.

Could this have been arranged by the Emperor himself?

Mu Yue withdrew her gaze and returned to the house, intending to observe her surroundings after sunset.

They had been wandering the streets for most of the day, and it wasn't long before it got dark.

Mu Yue closed her eyes and began to recall the route she had taken around the manor, as well as the location of the city gate.

Zhuangzi was located in the suburbs, not far from the city gate. As long as he could avoid the guards inside the gate, he could leave.

After nightfall, the city gates will be closed and can only be opened with a guard's token.

She couldn't obtain the token, and couldn't leave under the cover of night.

The best time to leave now is when the city gates open early tomorrow morning.

She needed to disguise herself and blend in with the people who wanted to go out.

How to avoid the guards is a problem.

Just as Mu Yue was thinking, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Sister Moon, there is a large area here with the seeds you gave me. I'm sure I can plant many more seeds so that more people can fill their stomachs!"

Hearing Yinqi's excited voice, Muyue came back to her senses and rubbed her temples helplessly. "Sister knows, Yinqi, let's rest first and talk about this tomorrow, okay? Sister Yue'er is a little tired!"

Upon hearing this, Yinqi looked somewhat aggrieved, but he did not continue to bother Muyue.

Night falls.

The imperial estate was very quiet.

Only a few flickering lights indicated that the emperor was still active.

Mu Yue pressed her ear against the door and listened for a moment to make sure no one was walking outside before carefully pushing the door open.

With a creak, the wooden door was gently pushed open.

Mu Yue peeked out of the house and carefully looked around at her surroundings.

Only his maidservant was guarding the door.

Mu Yue sprinkled some sleeping potion into the maids' food.

At this moment, the maids were all fast asleep, leaning against the door, and none of them noticed her little actions.

Mu Yue's action of pushing open the door only caused the maids to stumble backward, without even opening their eyes.

Mu Yue avoided these people and walked towards the door.

She had made plans in advance.

Following the route, she didn't encounter a single guard.

This relieved Mu Yue's anxiety a bit, but she couldn't completely relax until she left.

She had left a note in the house beforehand.

The note contained her plans and whereabouts. As long as the maids and Nalan delivered the note to the Emperor, given his personality, he shouldn't make things too difficult for them.

Thinking of this, Mu Yue couldn't help but glance at Nalan Kuixu's courtyard, but quickly looked away and continued walking towards the city gate.

It was already late at night, and there were only a few city gates left, guarded by soldiers who kept them tightly shut.

Mu Yue wore the clothes worn by the people of the royal estate, and her delicate face was dyed with a special plant to make it slightly yellow. Her round almond eyes were simply modified and slightly upturned.

Anyone who isn't very familiar with her appearance wouldn't recognize him immediately if they saw him like this.

Judging from the amount of sleeping pills I administered, the maids on the estate wouldn't wake up until at least dawn.

By the time they realize they are not on the estate, and they have to find their way back to the city gate based on the note they left behind, it will take them at least an hour. In that hour, she could sneak out of the city and find the carriage that her brother, the Crown Prince, left in.

She knew she couldn't fool them for long, so the most important thing was to seize this time gap.

This way, we can avoid the Emperor's notice.

The autumn nights are a bit chilly.

A gentle breeze blew, causing Mu Yue to instinctively pull her clothes tighter to keep warm.

She was surrounded by other people who were also planning to leave the city.

The people sat together in small groups, chatting about everyday things at home, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Mu Yue sat not far from the people, resting her chin on her hand. Her eyes were closed wearily, but she was not asleep. Her mind was still clear as she listened to the sounds around her.

At some point, the voices of the surrounding people became quieter and quieter, while the sound of snoring increased.

Mu Yue didn't pay attention at first, but then she suddenly smelled a very peculiar fragrance.

It smells like rotten fruit mixed with a cloying floral scent, which makes one feel nauseous.

Sensing something was wrong, she tried to open her eyes to see what was happening around her.

But he lost control of his body.

The signals sent by the brain were not received at all, and the eyes could not be opened. Instead, the person felt increasingly tired, and even the eyes were difficult to open. The brain, which was still capable of thinking, became somewhat confused as the fragrance became stronger, and the person was unable to calmly think about the current situation.

This made Mu Yue immediately realize that something was wrong.

She struggled to control her body, clenching her fists and digging her nails into her fingertips, trying to remain calm.

The pain in her palm calmed Mu Yue's dazed mind considerably, and her eyes, which had been glued shut, slowly opened.

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