When Fan Shiyong received the letter from Cai Tao, after a moment of contemplation, he reached out and took it.
After reading the contents of Cai Jing's letter three times with meticulous care, Fan Shiyong also fell into silence.
He never imagined that in Cai Jing's heart, Cai Tao was actually more important than the power he had painstakingly built over a lifetime!
The servants who returned with Cai Jing had told him the entire process of what had happened, but Han Mo had not disembarked at the time, and Gao Shun's face was too unfamiliar.
Apart from a faint hint of a northwestern accent, the entire plan had virtually no flaws.
Even Cai's servants did not know at this moment what Cai Jing had discussed with that person on the ship. They only remembered that Cai Jing had laughed several times midway, and his laughter was very joyful.
"Scholar, how do you plan to proceed?"
"What else can I do? The old man is muddled, but I can't be muddled with him, can I? If I leave now, will those people let me and the Cai family off?"
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"Young Master! Steward Zhe sent a letter just now!"
As dawn was about to break, Gao Shun, who was guarding the door, suddenly knocked on Han Mo's door again.
"Before the sky is completely bright, you must immediately go to the palace gate, discreetly hand this letter to Chen Dong, and then leave the city to return to Mingzhou first!"
After reading the contents of the letter, Han Mo finally breathed a sigh of relief. This thing had finally been obtained!
"But..."
"Alright, there's nothing to 'but'. You don't need to rush on the road. Just take your time sightseeing and travel south leisurely! After you've shaken off all tails, you can then divert back to Mingzhou!"
Han Mo naturally understood that Gao Shun was worried about not having anyone capable around him after he left. However, Han Mo also knew that the Imperial City Department was not to be trifled with.
Chen Dong had now become a primary surveillance target for the Imperial City Department, and anyone who had contact with him would eventually be watched.
If Gao Shun were to remain by his side, the Imperial City Department would likely come knocking before long!
"After you leave, isn't there still Brother Yue? Don't worry, my safety won't be an issue! Instead, you yourself must be careful. Those spies from the Imperial City Department are not to be taken lightly. If there's an emergency, you don't need to show any mercy when you act, but you must ensure your own safe escape!"
After patting Gao Shun's shoulder, Han Mo whispered again.
"Young Master, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly and will absolutely not cause you any trouble!"
Seeing Han Mo's earnest expression, Gao Shun suddenly understood.
Although he didn't know what was in the letter, he was very aware that if it weren't for an urgent situation, Han Mo wouldn't have asked him to take such a risk.
It wasn't until Gao Shun took the envelope and disappeared back into the darkness that Li Shishi slowly reached out and embraced Han Mo from behind.
The sky was about to lighten, and to avoid unnecessary trouble, it was time for her to leave.
"Alright, it's getting late. You should go back too. If you can't bear to part with them, you can take one or two trusted confidantes, but the number can't be too large, and these people must be reliable..."
People have flesh and blood hearts. Han Mo naturally understood that Li Shishi had been in Bianliang for so many years and must have a few people she couldn't bear to leave behind.
Now that he was taking her away, those people would suddenly lose their support.
Moreover, if Li Shishi disappeared, those people would likely be implicated quickly.
The concubine of an emperor vanishing without a trace, the Imperial City Department would undoubtedly be the first to be held responsible. Heaven knows how those enraged spies would deal with the people left behind...
"Is there no way to save them?"
Even though she knew she shouldn't ask this, after a moment of silence, Li Shishi still spoke again.
"They will suffer some hardship, but as far as I see, they should not be in mortal danger. I will do my best to preserve their lives, but you know..."
Han Mo stopped speaking at this point. Li Shishi was not a fool.
The word "do my best" clearly carried a hint of perfunctory...
"It's alright, I understand!"
"Does sister know how to swim?"
Looking at her heartbroken appearance, after a moment of hesitation, Han Mo suddenly asked.
"Are you suggesting I..."
"Exactly. If sister were to accidentally fall into the water, then naturally they would have nothing to do with it."
"But I only know a little, and if it's at night..."
"Does sister trust me?"
Han Mo said, smiling as he looked at Li Shishi.
"You, you want to risk it for me personally? No! What if you fail, then I..."
The thought of Han Mo taking personal action made Li Shishi shake her head like a rattle drum.
"Don't worry, sister. My swimming skills are excellent. Rest assured, I will make a plan, and then you just need to follow it!"
Kissing her gently on the forehead, Han Mo then patted her back again.
"I..."
This time, it was Li Shishi who felt uneasy.
However, at the same time, an inexpressible sweetness continued to linger in her heart. Han Mo's identity was already sensitive, and now he was willing to risk his life for her.
Young, rich, immensely talented, holding a high position, with unlimited prospects, and devoted to her. To have such a husband, if it weren't for the sound of Han Mo's strong heartbeat beside her ear, she would almost believe she was dreaming.
"It's late. You should go. Don't come over tonight. Tomorrow at noon, someone will send you a letter. Then you just need to follow the plan!"
"Mm!"
Even when she returned to the carriage, Li Shishi was still reminiscing about the warmth of Han Mo's embrace. To have experienced such a thing in her life, she felt it was worth it even if she died...
"Young Master Chen, this is a letter from my master for you!"
Just as the sun began to rise, Gao Shun quietly approached Chen Dong and, under the cover of his wide robe, directly slipped a letter into Chen Dong's hand.
"Who is your master?"
Looking at the somewhat unfamiliar face before him, Chen Dong asked with some confusion.
"My master comes from that direction!"
Gao Shun smiled, then looked towards the southeast, cupped his hands to Chen Dong again, and then disappeared into the crowd.