Chapter 524: The Jade Seal

Chapter 524

After ensuring there was no danger inside, Mo Jiuye pulled He Zhiran down with him.

To prevent anyone from noticing any clues, after ensuring He Zhiran was safe, Mo Jiuye turned back again and carefully lifted and replaced the flagstone he had moved earlier, putting it back in its original position.

Although this could not completely restore it to its original state, at the very least it would not look too conspicuous.

He Zhiran had already taken a flashlight from her spatial space, and the two proceeded cautiously, observing their surroundings.

Compared to the last time Mo Jiuye brought her here, this time seemed less tense, so she was able to observe more carefully.

When Mo Jiuye was a child, he used to play around and pass through this secret passage many times.

Therefore, he was very familiar with the environment of the secret passage.

Today, entering again through a different entrance, after winding through it, he could confirm that apart from the entrance to the Imperial Palace which had changed, the rest of the secret passage remained the same as before.

So although he was also observing, he did not scrutinize it as carefully as He Zhiran.

After walking about a hundred meters, He Zhiran suddenly stopped.

The flashlight's beam also shone on a particular spot on the wall.

Mo Jiuye knew his wife must have discovered something unusual.

He Zhiran pointed to where the flashlight was shining and said, "Husband, look here."

Mo Jiuye looked closely and saw a square imprint on the wall.

Such an imprint appearing here was quite peculiar.

Mo Jiuye pushed it gently with one hand, and to their surprise, with hardly any effort, the section of the wall with the square imprint slowly moved backward.

Neither of them expected that there would be such a hidden space within this secret passage.

He Zhiran shone the flashlight into the hole that had appeared in the wall.

What they saw left them both stunned. Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

Inside was a square bundle wrapped in bright yellow silk.

Even without Mo Jiuye saying anything, He Zhiran knew what it was.

"We first encountered Concubine Yuan after entering the palace, and I've already explained your general situation to her. I could see that Concubine Yuan deeply regrets what happened back then, and she is now eagerly hoping to see you.

"The Empress Dowager was killed by the Empress, and the Emperor has been hidden by the Empress in her own chambers..."

Mo Jiuye recounted to Fei Nanyu all the events that had transpired after entering the palace, and also informed him that both the Emperor and Concubine Yuan wished to meet him.

Fei Nanyu never expected that Mo Jiuye would have accomplished so much on this trip into the palace. What surprised him even more was that despite all his planning, he had been unable to find a suitable way to restore his identity.

Yet this matter had been inadvertently accomplished by Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran.

He respectfully bowed to the two of them: "I am grateful to Ninth Master and Ninth Lady for enabling this today."

Regardless of whether the situation would develop according to his plans after meeting Emperor Shunwu and Concubine Yuan, he had to thank Mo Jiuye for creating this opportunity.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked Mo Jiuye, "With the Imperial Palace under such tight security now, does Ninth Master have a good way for me to enter?"

To enter, there was only one way -- to render him unconscious and bring him into the palace through the spatial space.

Considering Fei Nanyu's intelligence, Mo Jiuye was a little hesitant.

He Zhiran sensed his confliction and stepped forward, saying, "If Sir Fei trusts us, then don't ask any questions. My husband and I guarantee we will safely deliver you before Emperor Shunwu and Concubine Yuan."

Fei Nanyu was a shrewd man. Although he was curious about the method they mentioned, he restrained himself from asking further.

After all, everyone has their own secrets. If he asked and they refused to reveal it, not only would they not tell him, but it would also affect the trust between them.

"If I cannot even trust Ninth Master and Ninth Lady, then I fear there may not be anyone or anything in this world worthy of Fei's trust.

"Permit me to ask one more question -- if it's convenient, can we bring another person into the palace in addition to me?"

He Zhiran raised her eyebrows: "Does Sir Fei intend to bring Fe Mama along?"

Fei Nanyu nodded: "The key person who can prove my identity is Fe Mama. I believe that if she can accompany me, it would add more credibility when verifying my identity."

This point was indeed valid. In ancient times, unlike modern medical advancements, to confirm a parent-child relationship, a simple DNA test would suffice.

Although they had already clearly explained Fei Nanyu's identity, spoken words lack solid evidence.

In such a situation, having a witness present would be the most convincing.

"That's not a problem. We plan to take Sir Fei into the palace tonight after dark. As long as Fe Mama can come here before nightfall, it will be fine."