Chapter 511: I’ll leave Ran Ran to you.

Chapter 511

She took out a few small paper packets from her bosom and opened them, revealing their contents before Minister Hao.

"Father, look at these - they are poisons I made myself. With these, I can ensure my safety if I encounter danger.

Besides, even though my husband and I intend to deal with those people, we have no intention of acting rashly and will always prioritize our own safety."

Mo Jiuye also understood He Zhiran's intention in saying this and chimed in:

"Father-in-law, today presents a good opportunity."

As he spoke, he bent down and began searching Liu Gonggong's body.

Soon, his hand emerged holding a token similar to the one they had used to enter the city earlier.

"Father-in-law, with this token, I can enter the palace without much effort."

Minister Hao stared at Mo Jiuye, and the determined look in his eyes confirmed that his son-in-law was not joking.

Even if he wanted to stop them, he would likely be powerless to do so.

Moreover, he was also aware that in order to eliminate the Empress's faction, the first step would be to undermine their power.

And the person who could undermine the Empress's faction was the Shun Wu Emperor.

Now that the Shun Wu Emperor's fate was unclear, if Mo Jiuye could successfully enter the palace and learn some useful information, it would be beneficial. At the very least, they could understand the situation within the enemy's camp and devise countermeasures accordingly.

After considering it from all angles, apart from his own daughter wanting to accompany Mo Jiuye into the palace, Minister Hao could not find any reason to stop their actions.

He Zhiran also understood the need to seize the opportune moment.

"Father, I will disguise myself as an attendant and accompany my husband. After all, we may need to investigate the rear palace, which would be inconvenient for my husband, a grown man, to enter alone. Don't worry, I promise we will return safely."

Minister Hao looked at He Zhiran helplessly but eventually acquiesced.

He solemnly said to Mo Jiuye, "If that's the case, I entrust Zhiran to you."

"Rest assured, Father-in-law, I will ensure Zhiran's safe return without a single hair harmed."

Glancing at the sky, the hour was already late.

Minister Hao reminded them, "As far as I know, the palace guards change shifts at midnight. If you plan to act, it would be best after midnight."

Both Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran understood the reason for this.

According to Minister Hao's initial intentions, he did not wish to leave the Minister's Residence. Moreover, before He Zhiran and the others arrived, he had resigned himself to death.

But seeing his daughter's pleading gaze, his heart softened.

"Very well, I will listen to you and go to Fei Nanyu's place with Feng Shu later."

Previously, Mo Jiuye had already revealed Fei Nanyu's true identity to him. Although he had not interacted much with Fei Nanyu, he was not entirely unaware of his talents.

Nan Qi was a foolish and arrogant man. Before the Empress's faction took control of the court, Nan Qi had enjoyed immense power and prestige.

Nan Qi's success could be attributed to the insightful suggestions he frequently proposed at court, which caught everyone's attention.

Whether others could see it or not, Minister Hao clearly understood the truth.

During the morning court sessions, Nan Qi would always bring Fei Nanyu along, and on the way, Fei Nanyu would continuously advise Nan Qi on various matters.

Therefore, Minister Hao could confirm that Nan Qi's far-sighted proposals were due to Fei Nanyu's guidance behind the scenes.

Compared to the false prince Nan Qi, Minister Hao was more inclined to support Fei Nanyu's claim to the throne.

Setting aside Fei Nanyu's profound knowledge, in terms of royal lineage, he was the true heir to the imperial bloodline.

Seeing his father's agreement, He Zhiran and Mo Jiuye finally set out under the moonlight.

The patrolling guards on the streets remained vigilant, maintaining a state of high alert.

To minimize trouble, Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran used their lightness skills, leaping from rooftop to rooftop, and arrived directly at the palace gates.

The guards at the gate were all highly alert, evidently well-trained professionals.

The two composed themselves, trying to appear as natural as possible.

Mo Jiuye walked in front, while He Zhiran followed closely behind with her head lowered.

After all, having frequently visited the palace from a young age, Mo Jiuye could still mimic certain movements and attitudes.

Especially dressed in Liu Gonggong's clothes, as Liu Gonggong was the Empress's capable attendant and undoubtedly held a high rank.

For people like him, while lacking in other skills, their forte was certainly to flaunt their connections and status.

With these considerations in mind, as they approached the palace gates, Mo Jiuye clasped his hands behind his back, slightly tilted his chin upwards at an appropriate angle, and strained his vocal cords to sound more nasal.

"Open the gates! We are here on the Empress Mother's orders to report an urgent matter."