Capítulo 1463: Chapter 1463: The Palace Intruders Have Arrived

“Huh…? I have to stay too?” Duan Xiaomei looked at Yue Rujing with a troubled expression.

Yue Rujing snorted coldly and turned his head, saying, “I won’t be staying, Senior Brother can’t do without me!”

What did he mean Senior Brother can’t do without him?

Gu Youyou really wanted to laugh at his face, sometimes Yue Rujing genuinely looked like a gay man, giving her goose pimples.

But whatever the case, Gu Youyou was still rational.

She said, “Didn’t Xiaomei just say she would follow me? I can’t keep up now, so let’s stay here. They have official business to get back to, and we would only delay them.”

Gu Youyou’s words left her with no comeback, so Duan Xiaomei could only reluctantly stay behind.

Gu Youyou stood under the big tree and watched them leave, the horses going further and further away!

The situation in Beijing was uncertain, and she was quite worried in truth.

But some words seemed inappropriate to say at this moment.

Gu Youyou’s eyes were a bit moist; maybe it was Xining’s strong sandstorm, blurring her vision. Or perhaps it was the realization that reunions are always too short, and hardships too many.

She used a not-so-clean sleeve to wipe her eyes, and Duan Xiaomei handed her a handkerchief.

“Thank you!” Gu Youyou took the handkerchief and gently wiped her eyes, pulling out a smile, “There’s too much sand here.”

Duan Xiaomei said, “I know you can’t bear to part with Senior Brother Jin, can you? I won’t laugh at you; I haven’t even caught Ajing yet, and I can’t bear it either.”

The two of them laughed.

Duan Xiaomei then asked, “Is something happening in Beijing of Zhuzhao Country? Everyone seems so anxious.”

“I don’t know!” Gu Youyou shook her head, then nodded, and said, “Maybe, perhaps it’s the consequence of our lack of foresight earlier, but of course, there’s nothing we can do about it; Yu Jizi’s matter must be resolved, and comparatively, we can only solve Yu Jizi’s issue first.”

“Then… will it be dangerous?”

Gu Youyou smiled bitterly, “They may face thousands of troops when they get back; of course, it’s dangerous.”

“Huh…? Then we…” Duan Xiaomei was exceedingly nervous.

Gu Youyou chuckled, “So what? If you rush back, how many people can you help kill? Forget it; I believe in him.”

“Oh!” Duan Xiaomei was momentarily stunned, then gently nodded.

Gu Youyou said, “Let’s go. I remember there’s a town not far ahead. Let’s find a place to rest for a day before continuing our journey.”

…

Outside Renshou Palace, a crowd was kneeling, requesting to see the Emperor.

Aunt Li hurriedly came before the Empress Dowager and said, “Empress Dowager, what should we do now? Many officials are kneeling outside the palace, saying they have urgent matters to see the Emperor about, but the Emperor…”

The Emperor inside the inner hall still didn’t know the situation outside; his condition had not improved, and it seemed even more severe.

No one dared to inform him of these matters, fearing he would get anxious and agitated, worsening his illness.

With the help of palace maidens, the Empress Dowager rose and lamented, “What can we do? Let Wan Decheng go out and deal with them.”

Outside Renshou Palace, over twenty officials led by Minister Cheng were kneeling, and their numbers were still growing as more joined, expanding their group.

Wan Decheng was sent out by the Empress Dowager to handle the situation, saying, “Dear Magistrates, I, a humble servant, am begging you, please go back. The Emperor is already furious over the Empress Dowager’s illness, and now you’re causing this commotion; you’re not trying to push him to death, are you!”

Minister Cheng spoke with resolute determination, “Please, Eunuch Wan, convey to the Emperor that we have urgent matters to discuss with him.”