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Although An ling-Yao used the identity of Mo Li when leaving the palace, Mo Li stayed in Changming Palace pretending to be An ling-Yao. However, because the people in the palace all recognized Mo Li's face, Mo Li did not dare to swagger around the palace with An ling-Yao's identity. In daily life, she could only pretend to be sick.
But as time went on, problems arose. When Emperor Wu heard that An ling-Yao had not been seen for a long time and inquired, he learned that An ling-Yao was sick, so he personally went to Changming Palace to visit An ling-Yao.
On the other hand, upon learning that Emperor Wu was visiting, Mo Li could only instruct the Qingwu to keep an eye on Emperor Wu's movements. Then she closed the door tightly, lay on the bed, and covered her face with a blanket.
Emperor Wu arrived at Changming Palace and heard that An ling-Yao was sick. He insisted on entering the room to check on An ling-Yao's condition. Faced with Emperor Wu, Qingwu, and others did not dare to stop him, and could only let Emperor Wu enter An ling-Yao's room. When Emperor Wu entered the room, he did not find An ling-Yao, but instead saw another familiar face - it was Mo Li.
Seeing Mo Li's figure, Emperor Wu was very puzzled and asked about the situation. He learned that An ling-Yao had used Mo Li's identity to go to Jizhou, and correspondingly, Mo Li had impersonated An ling-Yao and stayed at Changming Palace.
Upon learning this, Emperor Wu was furious. In a fit of anger, he wanted to punish Mo Li and the people in Changming Palace. However, due to Mo Li's status, Emperor Wu did not want to punish her too severely, so he ordered Mo Li to be confined to her home for two months to reflect on her actions. As for the people in Changming Palace, not only did they know about the situation but also helped to conceal it. Emperor Wu decided to arrest them all and execute them after autumn.
Mo Li heard Emperor Wu's decision and grabbed the hem of his clothes, kneeling down and crying, "Uncle... please don't. It's all my fault. I made the decision myself and told them not to tell anyone! It has nothing to do with Qingwu. They were all forced! If you want to punish someone, punish me, don't make it difficult for them! I know I was wrong, I won't dare to do it again! Uncle... Uncle!"
But Emperor Wu didn't say anything, just sighed lightly, then turned and left without looking back.
Shortly after Mo Li was confined, she heard some bad news: as soon as she was confined, all the people in Changming Palace were ordered by Emperor Wu to be locked up in prison and beheaded on a chosen day.
Upon seeing this situation, Mo Li quickly wrote a letter to Xuanyuan Yi to inform him of the situation. It wasn't until two days later that Xuanyuan Yi learned of this news. Upon learning of this news for the first time, he hurriedly found Han Ze to discuss, "Han Ze, Mo Li has been exposed. What should we do now?"
Han Ze was very puzzled and asked, "Your Highness, I don't quite understand what you mean. What do you mean by 'exposed'?"
Looking at Han Ze's puzzled expression, Xuanyuan Yi felt helpless, he pulled the corners of his mouth and said helplessly, "Han Ze, oh Han Ze, why are you so foolish? Haven't I always taught you such simple things?"
Han Ze immediately knelt down upon hearing this, saying respectfully, "I am foolish, please forgive me, Your Highness."
Xuanyuan Yi glanced lightly at Han Ze and said coldly, "Sigh, this matter has also caused you trouble. Please get up first."
Just as the two of them were at a loss, Xuanyuan Yi suddenly thought of someone and immediately called out, "I've thought of someone who might be able to come up with a solution."
Han Ze was puzzled and asked, "Your Highness, who are you talking about?"
Xuanyuan Yi didn't explain and simply told him to go to County yamen and bring Tuoba Xiang over. Upon hearing Xuanyuan Yi's command, Han Ze instantly understood who Xuanyuan Yi was looking for, but he still didn't understand the purpose of finding Tuoba Xiang, so he curiously asked, "Your Highness, you can't think of a way to rescue the women of Changming Palace. Can this small county magistrate solve this problem?"
Xuanyuan Yi glanced coldly at Han Ze and said coldly, "If it's not for you to ask, then don't ask. Just follow the orders, why ask so much? Go quickly!"
Han Ze responded and quickly headed towards the direction of County yamen. When Han Ze arrived at County yamen, he hurriedly searched for Tuoba Xiang's figure. While searching, he loudly called out, "Magistrate of Tuoba County, where are you? Magistrate of Tuoba County..." This commotion immediately alerted the officials working inside County yamen, and one of them came out and shouted, "Who are you to dare make a scene at the gates of County yamen?" Han Ze bowed to the person and said quietly, "I'm sorry, may I ask if the Magistrate of Tuoba County is available?"
The man looked Han Ze up and down, and said arrogantly, "Who are you to come and see the county magistrate? The county magistrate is very busy and doesn't see just anyone."
Upon hearing the man's tone, Han Ze became angry. He grabbed the man's collar and said, "I am Han Ze, the commander of the Eastern Palace guards. How dare a lowly official of the County yamen stop me? Furthermore, I am here on the order of the Crown Prince to see the Magistrate of Tuoba County. Are you suggesting that now the county magistrate needs to personally come and invite the Crown Prince?"
Eastern Palace's chief guard? The prince is looking for the magistrate! Oh no, I've offended such an important person, I'm completely finished. The man thought to himself.
Just as he was thinking that, Tuoba Xiang heard the noise and walked out from inside, asking, "What's going on? Don't you know that County yamen shouldn't be so noisy?"
Seeing Tuoba Xiang, Han Ze quickly stepped forward, bowed and said, "Magistrate of Tuoba County, the prince has something to discuss with you and instructed me to invite you to the mansion for a conversation."
Tuoba Xiang heard the words and saw that the person in front of him was actually the guard by the Crown Prince's side - Han Ze. He immediately bowed and greeted, "So it's Commander Han. I wonder what brings Commander Han to look for me?"
Han Ze shook his head, indicating that he was not too clear either. He only mentioned that the Crown Prince had requested his presence, but did not specify the reason.
Seeing this, Tuoba Xiang did not ask further. He quickly mounted his horse and followed Han Ze as they left County yamen.
When the two arrived at Xuanyuan Yi's residence, Han Ze led Tuoba Xiang to the inner hall and said, "Your Highness, the Magistrate of Tuoba County has arrived." Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Yi inside waved his hand, indicating that Han Ze could leave, and said, "Alright, you can leave first. By the way, have someone make a pot of tea." "Yes," Han Ze said, then bowed and left.
In a short while, the servants in the mansion brought in the tea. Xuanyuan Yi greeted Tuoba Xiang to take a seat, saying, "Magistrate of Tuoba County, please have a seat, you're here." Tuoba Xiang responded and took a seat. After they were both seated, Tuoba Xiang asked, "I wonder if His Royal Highness has something to discuss with me?" Xuanyuan Yi slowly asked, "I've long heard of Magistrate of Tuoba County's extraordinary wisdom. I've encountered a difficult problem here and would like Magistrate of Tuoba County to help me think it through."
Tuoba Xiang clasped his hands and said, "I will do my best. I wonder what Your Highness is referring to?"
Xuanyuan Yi slowly said, "It's like this, don't be afraid to tell Magistrate of Tuoba County. The one who traveled with me is not the daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, Mo Li, but Princess Changle, An Ling-yao."
What? Tuoba Xiang was shocked to hear this information. That person is actually Princess Changle from Southern Departure?
Xuanyuan Yi looked at Tuoba Xiang's surprised expression and said slowly, "Don't be surprised, just listen to me. It's like this, I originally asked Changle to accompany me on a northern patrol using Mo Li's identity, and had Mo Li stay at Changming Palace using Changle's identity. But we received news from Luo Capital that Mo Li has been exposed. Mo Li and Changle won't be in danger, but all the people at Changming Palace have been imprisoned by the emperor. I just want Magistrate of Tuoba County to help me come up with a way to rescue the palace people at Changming Palace."
Tuoba Xiang looked troubled and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. This is a serious matter, and I don't have an immediate solution. Please give me some time to think about it."
Xuanyuan Yi nodded and said, "Alright, but Magistrate of Tuoba County needs to be quick. The emperor said that the palace people at Changming Palace will be executed after autumn. That's all I have to say. I won't keep you any longer. Magistrate of Tuoba County, please finish your tea and leave." Then he turned and left.
Tuoba Xiang left the Crown Prince's Palace with a heavy heart. All the way, he was thinking about how to tell An ling-Yao about this matter.
At night, Tuoba Xiang couldn't sleep. And on the other side, Xuanyuan Yi also fell asleep with a heavy heart. This night was destined to be an uneasy one...
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