End (3)

The ministers did not speak, but the Second Prince saw that they were somewhat resistant. He narrowed his eyes slightly.

Obviously, the officials who let Qi Xiuyuan and General Yuan pass did not acknowledge him as the Emperor.

At this moment, outside the city, Qi Xiuyuan was reading a secret letter. After burning the letter, he said with a smile to Rong Xuan, "My wife and the children are very safe."

Beaming, Rong Xuan said, "Congratulations, General." He lowered his eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "But Lord Qi is still in Lin'an City."

Qi Xiuyuan lowered his eyes and said, "General Yuan's family is inside. We just need to follow General Yuan."

Rong Xuan nodded. As it was not the time yet, this was indeed the best solution.

"Is there any news of the Eighth and Tenth Princes?"

Rong Xuan shook his head. "Our men haven't found them. They've already lost track of them. Should we send more people?"