I think my luck is turning around.

Ming Kang was prepared to stubbornly wait a little longer, but the servant said directly.

"No, the general said that even if the guests want to wait, we can't. Please leave!"

In fact, this rule was specifically designed for the Second Prince, and he could see that. So, he stopped making things difficult for the servants and left.

Ming Kang was preparing to return to his residence when he saw Li Yu among the passersby. Li Yu was dressed in women's clothing and looked very beautiful.

Ming Kang immediately stopped the carriage. When Li Yu saw the carriage stop, he realized something was wrong, but when Li Yu tried to run away, Ming Kang stopped him. That's how he ended up being blocked here.

"Um, what's the matter?" Li Yu was also a little impatient.

"I've come to invite you for drinks."

"I quit."

"Then... shall I invite you to go for a trip to the outskirts of the city?"

"Don't go."

"Then, shall we go to worship Buddha?"

"I don't believe in that stuff."

"Can I come to the military camp to find you?"

"up to you."

"Then that's fine!"

Ming Kang finally heard an answer that wasn't a rejection. He walked to Li Yu's side, but Li Yu cautiously took a step back.

"What are you going to do?"

Ming Kang took out a jade pendant. "This is a pair. This one is for you."

This is a token of love! Li Yu didn't want to accept it, but Ming Kang forced it into his hand. Li Yu clutched the jade pendant, wanting to throw it to the ground, but he didn't. Was the original owner's consciousness controlling this hand? Li Yu didn't know; he just held the jade pendant tightly in his hand.

Ming Kang still looked at Li Yu with those affectionate eyes, but Li Yu avoided his gaze. She couldn't accept such a look on behalf of the original Li Yu, and she didn't like that gaze either.

"I want to go home! Stop following me!"

Li Yu specifically pointed out Ming Kang's behavior, feeling that if she didn't say those words, Ming Kang would follow her all the way. And indeed, Ming Kang genuinely intended to follow Li Yu, even considering walking back with her.

"Really, you don't drink?"

"I already said! I've quit!"

Li Yu left after speaking, but Ming Kangzi was very happy because she received her jade pendant today.

Li Yu didn't pay much attention to the jade pendant; he figured he would eventually return what he had taken. However, Li Yu's heart remained unsettled, and he felt that something big was about to happen.

A strange unease gripped him, making him tense. He had only taken a few steps when he saw two people standing by the roadside with their hands in their pockets, seemingly having been watching the show. Li Yu initially wanted to lower his head and walk away, but An Ge grabbed his neck and forcibly pulled him away.

"Yang Xi, let's go take a look over there!"

Li Yu was somewhat hesitant, but he still followed An Ge into a clothing store. An Ge stood inside and looked around, not really understanding what she was looking at, and neither did Li Yu. Ji Xia, standing to the side, remained silent. For him, all his clothes were custom-made.

"Shopkeeper, bring out your best clothes."

Ji Xia was the first to speak, and the shopkeeper quickly brought out the latest styles of clothing, all made of the finest materials. An Ge looked at them with delight, but Li Yu didn't like them as much; there were too many decorations, making them seem overly cumbersome.

"Wrap it up! Send it to Lesifang, and have it accepted by Miss Si Mian."

Ji Xia took out the silver note and paid. He looked incredibly handsome at that moment. An Ge looked at Ji Xia with starry eyes, and Ji Xia felt quite embarrassed.

"Good clothes also need jewelry to match. I will have someone select some suitable jewelry and send it to Le Si Fang."

Then Ji Xia looked at Li Yu. Li Yu didn't say anything, just stood there bored. But even as he stood there, seemingly uninterested, his gaze remained fixed on the street outside.

"Did you find something?"

Ji Xia's voice wasn't loud, and Li Yu subtly shifted his gaze before quietly expressing his concerns.

"Looking at the crowds, I always felt something was off. Some of them weren't shopping; they were just staking out!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xia also became alert. Was it a rebellion or a usurpation? In such a peaceful era, in such a powerful country, there could be no riot, only a plot to overthrow the emperor. But the current emperor was personally placed on the throne by Ji Xia; he was an absolutely wise ruler. How could there be an ambitious person plotting a rebellion?

Ji Xia looked around the crowd and indeed, there were a few people whose behavior was far too obvious; they were brainless traitors. Ji Xia didn't even want to deal with this matter; she wanted to get to the bottom of it and give them all a good slap in the face.

Ji Xia held back; he wanted to know how things would develop, so he decided to wait and see.

"Let's head back today! We still need time to make the arrangements later!"

Ji Xia didn't explain it very clearly, but Li Yu understood. Ji Xia escorted An Ge back to Le Si Fang and also found Li Yuesheng to take good care of his area.

"Something has happened recently. Watch your area, don't cause trouble, and don't let trouble come to you."

"What's wrong, Mr. Ji?"

Ji Xia ignored Li Yuesheng and left the music store. Li Yuesheng curiously approached An Ge and asked, "What's going on? Mr. Ji came to tell us to keep an eye on our area."

"I don't know, I can't say, just do as instructed."

An Ge didn't answer at all. Li Yuesheng looked at her with some resentment. He had already told her, but she still wouldn't explain clearly. What was she doing?

Back at the Ji residence, Ji Xia immediately began arranging for the safety of the crowd. Since this incident was going to happen, it would proceed according to the plot, but without harming any civilians. Ji Xia immediately deployed all the members of her organization, ensuring that each location was protected.

If something happens quietly, then arrange it quietly, catching the other party off guard.

Back at her residence, Li Yu placed the jade pendant in a box and changed back into men's clothing. At this moment, Li Yu called in the guards outside the courtyard, asking, "How many guards are there in total?"

"forty."

"Yes, we'll split into two teams. One team will stay at the manor to protect its security, and the other team will be sent to protect Grand Tutor Gong Ken's residence. I have a feeling something big is going to happen in the next few days, so it's best to be careful. Remember to keep it secret and not be too conspicuous!"

"Yes!" The guard went to make arrangements, while Li Yu sat anxiously at her desk. "I hope everything is alright, I hope everything is alright." She prayed inwardly, but the trembling of her right leg made her realize that this matter was definitely not simple.