GBP Chapter 220: Treasonous Siege
Chapter 220: Treasonous Siege
After making up his mind, Li Shun began to secretly prepare for his escape.
"Father, Mother, His Majesty has sent me to guard the border. I may stay there for a long time, or I may never come back. Please come with me."
Hearing Li Shun's words, Li Fugui was quite surprised. "Why are you suddenly going to the border? Didn't the war just end not long ago?"
"Although the ceasefire has not been in place for long, the countries of Yu and Liao have been eyeing our country covetously. Your Majesty is afraid of instability on the border, so you asked me to go there to garrison in advance." Li Shun said calmly.
Li Fugui frowned: "What about Mingyue? Is she going with us too?"
Li Shun nodded: "Of course, she is my wife, she should go with me."
Mother Li interrupted, "Okay, boss, let's pack up and leave as soon as possible. We agreed that our family would always be together."
Li Shun felt mixed emotions as he watched his parents busy cleaning up.
They knew nothing, but because of their belief that the family should be together, they packed up happily even though they knew they were going to the harsh border.
My parents didn’t have much education and could only recognize a few simple words. They didn’t really understand many principles, but they knew that they should be loyal to their ruler while receiving his salary.
Especially since Yun Zhi was their family's savior, they were very grateful to Yun Zhi for helping them escape and giving them such a good life today.
Therefore, they always taught him to be loyal to her.
If they knew that their son was going to commit treason, they would probably beat him severely, so he could only lie to them and say that he was going to the border.
He had no choice. Mingyue had committed a capital crime, which could not be redeemed. He could not ignore Mingyue and the child in her womb.
Li Shun sighed silently in his heart, turned around and continued to arrange the details of the escape.
On the other side, Lily of the Valley was also preparing to escape.
She first sent a secret letter to inform His Majesty of this matter and asked them to make preparations.
Then they would let the people they had planted in the imperial city to cover for them and escape safely.
Looking at the various letters being sent out, Linglan prayed in her heart that they could get there safely.
She really envied this woman who looked so much like herself. She had the love of her father and the care of her husband.
She was sold to a brothel by her parents when she was five years old. They probably weren't her parents, because she once overheard them say that they picked her up and only wanted to raise her for a few years before selling her to save money for their son to get married.
After being brutally beaten in a brothel for several years, she successfully found an opportunity to escape. She thought good days would be waiting for her.
Unexpectedly, after escaping from the brothel, she fell into the hands of human traffickers. After several twists and turns, she was sold to Liangzhou and became a dancer.
By chance, His Majesty the King of Yu discovered that she was very similar to the general's wife of An State, and that is how things turned out.
Kill her and take her place.
After spending time together day and night, she fell in love with this husband who originally belonged to Mingyue. He was really a great man.
The better he was, the more afraid she was of revealing any flaws, so she could only keep imitating Ming Yue.
Sometimes, she almost forgot whether she was Mingyue or Linglan, the dancer from Liangzhou.
She had thought about using this identity to stay with him forever, but she also knew that if she did so, Yu State would not let her go.
Only if she successfully completes the task will they, like alms, not reveal to her husband that she is not Mingyue.
It would be nice to be there. Once there, she could always be Mingyue, always be his wife.
Linglan walked out of the yard, clasped her hands together, and prayed silently: "God, please, please let us escape safely so that I can stay with my husband forever."
When everything was ready and on the eve of leaving, Yun Zhi summoned him.
Linglan pulled Li Shun, her voice trembling, "My husband, do you think His Majesty has discovered something by summoning me now?"
Li Shun held Linglan's hand, trying to calm her down. "Don't be nervous. It doesn't necessarily mean she's discovered it. I'll go to the palace first and take a look. You wait for me at home."
Linglan nodded and watched Li Shun leave reluctantly.
The palace hall.
"Your Majesty, I am here to pay my respects. I wonder why Your Majesty summoned me this time?" Li Shun knelt down and saluted, feeling uneasy.
Yun Zhi picked up the teacup beside her and asked casually, "It's nothing serious. I just want to ask Li Aiqing about Mo Yan's followers."
Li Shun's heart tightened, and he quickly replied, "Your Majesty, Mo Yan is very stubborn. I am still intensifying the interrogation."
Yun Zhi took a sip of tea and looked at Li Shun calmly, "Really? I've been hoping you can come up with a result as soon as possible. Don't let me down."
Li Shun quickly responded, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best."
Yun Zhi put down the teacup and slowly stood up. "Lord Li, I have high hopes for you. Please don't do anything that will disappoint me."
Li Shun's forehead was covered with sweat. "Your Majesty, I dare not."
"Well, that's good. Lord Li, please leave first."
Li Shunru was pardoned and quickly thanked the emperor and left.
Looking at Li Shun who was leaving in a hurry, Yun Zhi's eyes gradually turned cold.
He has been given so many chances, yet he still doesn't repent.
There's no need to keep him then.
"Let Commander Wei come to see me."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The female official beside her responded and hurriedly retreated.
After a while, the commander of the Imperial Guards came to the main hall and knelt down to pay his respects. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
"Commander Wei, Li Shun is attempting treason. I order you to secretly monitor his every move. If he makes any unusual movement, arrest him immediately."
Commander Wei clasped his fists and replied, "I obey your orders."
On the second night, Li Shun and his family quietly packed their luggage and prepared to leave the city at night.
Just as he was about to reach the gate, the housekeeper stumbled in and said, "General, this is bad! The palace is surrounded by soldiers!"