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Half a month later.
Through the eyes of one of his bird scouts in the Xie residence, Li Yuan spotted his sister-in-law, Xie Wei, hurrying toward the secluded chamber where he cultivated.
The stately, dignified beauty always carried herself with grace, every gesture polished and poised. Even now, as she walked briskly, her composure didn’t falter. She stopped before the hidden chamber, knocked softly, and called gently,
“Your Majesty… Your Majesty.”
Li Yuan frowned slightly.
Xie Wei never disturbed him unless it was urgent. For her to come here herself could only mean one thing. The situation had reached a point where the emperor’s personal presence was required.
He sighed, giving up on cultivation for now. With a flick of his hand, he pulled out the Nine Provinces Provisional Patrol Token from his equipment box. Then he reappeared from within the coffin to the Xie residence. He quickly changed into the formal robes he’d prepared in advance, triggered the hidden mechanism, and opened the door.
Outside, Xie Wei lowered her voice. “Your Majesty, the armies of the nine provincial governors have already advanced to the outskirts of the Jade Capital. We must depart immediately.”
She hesitated for...
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