Concubine's true colors

Chapter 602 Escape from the Capital
Two days later, Guo's carriage, accompanied by a group of imperial guards, drove towards the city gate in a mighty manner.

And the person who will sit on the horse, in the eyes of the accompanying people, is Guo Yi, his wife, and the other party's two-year-old son.

But I am afraid that no one would have imagined that the Empress Dowager Chen had just been conferred the title yesterday, replacing Shen Mu who had retired and returned to his hometown, and becoming the new six ministers Guo Yi.

She actually hid the Empress Dowager Chen, Xiao Jinxuan, whom she hated the most, in the carriage, and led her away to the city gate in a dignified manner.

Speaking of which, Guo Yi's sharp mouth and eloquent ability are indeed unmatched in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Two days ago, under the temporary entrustment of Xiao Jinxuan, he entered the palace to pretend to be loyal to the Queen Mother Chen, under some encouragement and persuasion.

Empress Chen, who was in power for the first time, stood at the pinnacle of imperial power.

With power in the hands of the government, she, like those in power in the past, will inevitably become suspicious, and even more worried that one day she will directly fall from the position of honor.

Therefore, when Guo Yi talked about Zhou Xianrui's depression and disappointment when he was in power, Xiao Jinxuan, who had supported him, ignored him.

Immediately expressed his allegiance to Queen Chen, and Guo Yi did not forget to kindly remind the Queen Mother.

Now Xiangping has taken control of the harem, and when the other party gets married with the second master of the handsome mansion, Xiao Yijun, there will be 10,000+ troops behind him, so he has to guard against it.

In fact, if Guo Yi dared to say such a thing directly, if Empress Chen got angry, his situation would be in danger.

But before entering the palace, Xiao Jinxuan had already analyzed that according to her understanding of Ji Lingfeng, the other party's dormancy by Xiangping's side was definitely not just for saving his life.

Now that Zhou Xianrui died, the Empress Dowager Chen could easily be swayed into power. Xiao Jinxuan felt that Ji Lingfeng would definitely use Xiangping to bring his greedy desire forward.

After all, she had been married to Ji Lingfeng for many years in her previous life, and Xiao Jinxuan knew better than anyone that the other party's desire for power was almost obsessed.

So Xiao Jinxuan directly gave Guo Yi a trick, betting that Xiangping is not staying in the palace peacefully, but has been meddling in the affairs of the previous dynasty.

After all, although this move was a risky move, Guo Yi was not a close confidant of Empress Chen, and he was too close to Xiao Jinxuan in the past.

Therefore, he had to give Empress Dowager Chen an illusion of being straightforward and talented and strategic, which was enough to make the other party's heart move, so that she could trust her more.

And it is indeed as Xiao Jinxuan expected, the biggest worry for Empress Chen now is that her daughter Xiangping, who was once the most caring, has now become a very annoying existence since she took office.

Although Xiangping used her as an excuse to share his worries, he always interfered in the affairs of the previous dynasty.

But what dissatisfied Empress Chen the most was that during the court, Xiangping repeatedly sat by the side and listened to the government behind the curtain.
Perhaps when Zhou Xianrui was alive, because Empress Chen was suppressed by this wise emperor's son, Xiangping's advice and suggestions would be very useful to her.

But now Empress Chen feels that she has already grasped the power of the court, and Xiangping's gesticulation will arouse her resentment, and even vigilance.

So it happened that when Empress Chen felt that she could not rely on Xiangping blindly and wanted to support her own power, Guo Yi came.

And watching the other party talking loudly and expressing all the worries in her heart, what Empress Chen lacks most now is the help of someone like Guo Yi.

Therefore, under her promise of a high salary from a high-ranking official, Guo Yi also pushed the boat along the way, directly pretending to be greedy for power and love for money, and she laughed at everything.

Immediately afterwards, Guo Yi showed his loyalty, and according to the plan discussed in advance, informed Chen Hou that Xiao Jinxuan had contacted him privately, and made an appointment to meet outside the city, and the other party wanted to seek his help.

Although Empress Chen was quite different about how Xiao Jinxuan escaped from the capital, she saw Guo Yi swearing that as long as a pair of men and horses were given to leave the city.

Go to the Town God's Temple in Tu'erling where Xiao Jinxuan met, and they will surely capture him alive.

Empress Chen, who had already identified Xiao Jinxuan as the murderer, naturally couldn't wait to agree immediately, which is why Guo Yi was able to leave the city in such a grandiose manner.

And Xiao Jinxuan, who was sitting in the carriage, kept admonishing Xiao Zhou Yi not to talk nonsense, and then lowered her voice and said to Guo Yi:

"I don't know when I will see you again, Guo Yi, you must remember to be wise and protect yourself. It is a good choice to be in the company of traitors. At least your goodwill two days ago has brought you the important position of the six ministers. Only you first Only by protecting yourself can you devote yourself to the country of the Great Zhou."

Although Xiao Jinxuan already knew that she was from Beirong, after all, she grew up in Dazhou since she was a child. Not only did she have a lifelong relationship with Zhou Xianyu, but also Emperor Ming treated her well in the past.

So in Xiao Jinxuan's heart, Beirong is unfamiliar, but the land of Dazhou is the place she is most familiar with and has feelings for.

After all, in order to protect this mountain and river, she also made a lot of efforts for it, and it can be said that she single-handedly got rid of the cancer in the Xue family of Xiangfu.

Suppressing the harem, monopolizing power, Xiao Jinxuan has paid too much for this land of the Great Zhou.

So whenever she thinks about it, she gets rid of Xue Yi and the group of people who have treasonous intentions.

However, it has achieved the empress Chen's mother and daughter's seizure of power. This is not a rather embarrassing result.

After listening to Xiao Jinxuan's warning, Guo Yi couldn't help but nodded with a wry smile, then shrugged and said:

"The princess doesn't need to worry about Guo Yi, I know what to do. It's just that my act of pretending to defect to Empress Chen will inevitably attract criticism from later generations. But I, Guo Yi, have a clear conscience. I was relieved while laughing. But princess, once we reach Tuerling, I will have to return to Beijing to see Guo Yi off. You take the little prince to Beirong alone, this journey is not easy."

Seeing that the meeting has passed through the city gate smoothly, Xiao Jinxuan breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a strong expression:

"Being difficult is better than staying in the capital and waiting to die. You can figure out everything about Guo Yi and me. If my teacher can't find medicine, I can't even survive for two years. Xianyu went to Gansu, and the round trip is very difficult. It will take a few months, if he finds the medicine to guide him to the New Moon City where his master Ding is, then it may take more than half a year to return to the capital."

Having said that, Xiao Jinxuan's eyes were full of worry, and then she was overthinking and her head was aching, but she continued to say:
"So I don't have time to wait for him to come back, and I won't go straight to Beirong. After all, my mother and daughter know my life experience, so if I escape, Ji Lingfeng will definitely offer a plan to go to Beirong to track me down Therefore, I will take Yi'er to Xinyue City on the border of Daliang first, if I am lucky enough to join my teacher and have his old man's protection, I will definitely be safer when I turn back to Beirong."

Hearing that Xiao Jinxuan had already thought up the overall plan, Guo Yi had always admired the other party's foresight and foresight, so she didn't say anything.

And after a stick of incense, Guo Yi couldn't help chuckling and suddenly asked, seeing that he was almost at Tu'er Ridge:

"Princess, are you really sure that once Ji Lingfeng knew that I was leaving Beijing, the other party would really be able to guess that I was escorting you out of the city? And if he dared to chase after the Queen Mother Chen's intentions and come directly to the Town God's Temple, then he would have the guts too big."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help smiling, but said with a very confident expression:
"Don't worry, Guo Yi, since I'm leaving the capital, although I can't settle the old and new grudges with Chen Hou's party right away. But before I leave, I will also send Ji Lingfeng a big gift, so that he will be completely defeated by Chen Hou. As long as the relationship between them is alienated, Guo Yi, your position will be firm, and you will be more valued by Queen Mother Chen. With you helping in secret, and Meng Mian's upright protection on the surface, that child Xianchen Even if the emperor is walking on thin ice, he can still survive in the end."

In Xiao Jinxuan's heart, Zhou Xianchen was the same age as Xiao Wenyao, so he was no different from her own brother.

In addition, the relationship between the two of them has always been close, so Xiao Jinxuan was indeed planning carefully for the other party when she left, and secretly sent Guo Yi and Meng Mian, these two important ministers, to the other party's side for assistance, which can be described as painstaking.

When the Town God's Temple arrived, Xiao Jinxuan quietly got off the car through the back door while Guo Yi ordered the imperial army to disperse and surround the Town God's Temple.

Seeing that the forbidden troops around were dismissed, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but take the opportunity to tell Guo Yi:
"You just stay here and wait for Ji Lingfeng to come. I will enter the temple now. As for how to escape, you don't have to worry about me. I hope you and I will see each other someday."

Hearing these words, Guo Yi thought that when he met Xiao Jinxuan, he was just a crazy person in the eyes of some people, and it was the other party who gave him the opportunity to become an official and show his ambitions.

Faced with Xiao Jinxuan's kindness, Guo Yi always felt that the other party was his bole.

So seeing the separation was imminent, Xiao Jinxuan's journey was bound to be difficult, so Guo Yi hurriedly handed over the prepared 50 taels of silver to the other party.

"Princess, you are alone and you have a child. It is not a good thing to bring too much money. The 50 taels are all broken silver. It is convenient for you to spend on the road, and it will not attract the prying hearts of others. Guo Yi Wuyong can only do so much for you, Princess Wanwang must protect herself and return to Beirong safely."

Parting is always the most sad and melancholy, but although Xiao Jinxuan is very uncomfortable, this meeting does not have more time for her to calm down.

So I gave Guo Yi one, and told the other party to smile at ease.

Immediately, Xiao Jinxuan turned around, didn't stop any longer, picked up little Zhou Yi, and walked quickly into the Town God's Temple.

And after Xiao Jinxuan knocked on the wooden door of the inner courtyard of the temple, it didn't take long before a woman's quiet voice with a suspicious tone came from the door.

"Who came here this morning? If you are a pilgrim, please go to the City God's Hall to pay your respects. This backyard is a resting place for people in the temple. I hope you will forgive me for any inconvenience."

As soon as Xiao Jinxuan heard the familiar female voice in the courtyard, Xiao Jinxuan really had the illusion that she had returned to a few years ago.

Approaching her, after calming down, she immediately lowered her voice and said:

"Liangjun, please open the door. I am Jinxuan, Xiao Jinxuan. I haven't seen you for a year, but you are all well. It is really helpless to ask for your mercy today. After entering the inner courtyard, I will explain the reason to you in detail. it is good."

(End of this chapter)