Before departing for the expedition, Xie Yunzhen left some men behind for Yuan Changan.
At first, Yuan Changan was somewhat puzzled.
It wasn't until the Hidden Guard, assigned to protect Ji Mingzhu, approached him that he finally understood Xie Yunzhen's intention.
He was guarding against the Emperor!
The new emperor released news, saying Mingzhu was in the palace accompanying the Empress Dowager for prayer.
But the Hidden Guard claimed that she was actually in the Royal Villa.
Yuan Changan, of course, believed the latter.
This was someone Xie Yunzhen had left for Ji Mingzhu, surely trustworthy.
"The Emperor prohibits our people from entering the villa. As for the current condition of the madam, we've only heard from them without witnessing it ourselves. If anything happens to her, we won't be able to explain to the Young Master."
The Hidden Guard considered a hard break-in, willing to risk their life to bring the madam out.
