Now that the secret message asking for help has been received, preparations for entering Beijing must be made immediately.

Yu Yalan did not waste too much time and held an emergency meeting that day to inform everyone of the situation.

Arrangements were made for Yu Hongxuan to stay in Yanzhou to take charge of the overall situation, and for Duan Zhenjun to assist Dai Guansheng in managing Qinxi's military affairs. Officials from all over the country fulfilled their duties to stabilize the current situation, and the private military camp in Liuhe Mountain was ready for war at any time.

Yu Yalan mobilized a thousand elites from the villa and ordered them to disguise themselves and march towards the capital in batches.

Four of the eight maids stayed in Yanzhou to protect and assist Yu Hongxuan in handling internal and external affairs, while the remaining Mu Yang and Chixue went to Beijing with her.

Due to the critical situation at Song Xi's side, Yu Yalan decided to use the space advantage to rush on the road as quickly as possible. During the day, she rode a special carriage at high speed, and at night, she drove an amphibious off-road vehicle over mountains and rivers.

Although she has tried her best to run towards her lover, Yu Yalan still can't stop feeling anxious. The quantity of pill materials is limited, and Li Shijie is a difficult and troublesome person. If he cannot escape from the capital before the materials are exhausted,

, Song Xi and others’ lives will be in danger!

Now she can only pray that they can hold on a little longer and that there won't be any accidents before she arrives in the capital.

…

Time passed slowly amid the battles and confrontations between the various forces, and eight days had passed since the martial law was imposed in the capital.

Song Xi tried to break out three times during this period, but failed because the manhunt was too intensive.

One time, they even happened to pass by Li Shijie, and their whereabouts were almost exposed under the eyes of the other party. Thanks to Bai Lang's use of a protective shield to cover his aura, they were able to escape smoothly.

Jianyi and others outside the city also tried to lure the tiger away from the mountain. They took Huanyan Dan and disguised themselves as Song Xi, deliberately leaking their traces in front of the patrols, hoping to divert Li Shijie's attention from the capital and create a way for Song Xi to leave the city.

Chance.

However, the result of the adventure was far from ideal. The suspicious Li Shijie was not lured out of the city. Xiao He from Beizhen Fusi came to pursue him with heavy troops. Jianyi and the others only escaped with a narrow escape.

One step failed, and the situation changed completely. After this incident, Li Shijie became more certain that Song Xi was hiding in the city.

As a result, the intensity of manhunts in the capital has intensified. All foreigners who have recently entered Beijing have been subject to strict investigation. The patrol defense outside the city has also increased to 20,000 troops, as if they will not give up until the goal is achieved.

In addition to the emperor and Li Shijie's men, the dead men of the He family and the Zheng family are also looking for Song Xi everywhere. The most powerful forces in the capital are trying to dig deep, and the situation of being besieged on all sides makes it difficult to move forward.

Song Xi did not intend to take any risk, so he had to hibernate in the teahouse temporarily, waiting for a loophole in the capital's defense before he could break out.

Of course, they will not sit still and wait for death. Li Shijie's forced closure of the city cannot last long. Traffic will inevitably be restored in a few days. Otherwise, many government affairs will not be able to proceed normally, and public dissatisfaction will easily lead to other disturbances.

Song Xi and others often disguised themselves as businessmen from other places, went around the streets to encourage people to oppose the order to close the city, and used public opinion to urge the government to lift the city gates, creating a suitable opportunity for them to escape the capital.

Early that morning, a group of people were discussing the follow-up plan of action in the secret room of the teahouse, when Jiandong suddenly walked in with a happy face.

"Master, there is a message from outside the city. Mistress and the others have arrived in the capital!"

When Song Xi heard this, he stood up in shock and quickly stepped forward to take the secret letter that had just arrived. When he opened it and saw that it was indeed the handwriting of his sweetheart, he was immediately surprised and happy.

He was deeply touched that Lan'er could risk his own life and come to the capital for rescue, but when he thought that the current situation was so dangerous and anxious, he was also afraid that Lan'er would encounter unknown dangers.

The entanglements and worries were tugging at his heart for a long time, and finally turned into a helpless sigh, but this sigh was also mixed with a hint of secret joy, which showed that the existence of his sweetheart had occupied all his mind.

"What a silly girl..."

Song Xi sighed quietly and carefully folded the secret letter and kept it. A warm feeling surged in his chest, and a faint smile appeared on his cold handsome face.

Xiong Jianlin patted him on the shoulder with envy on his face and praised him with joy: "Your wife is really nothing to say, she is beautiful and kind-hearted, and she is also full of courage! This capital has become a dragon's den and a tiger's den, and she actually dares to rush in to support without hesitation.

, you must not let down such a good girl in the future, otherwise Uncle Xiong will teach you a lesson for your parents!"

Song Xi nodded solemnly and responded firmly: "Of course! Lan'er and I share the joys and sorrows, we have a deep love for each other, and we will love each other no matter life or death! It is absolutely impossible to live up to it, and I would rather give up my life.

I won’t hurt her in the slightest!”

"Okay! Sure enough, you are like a father!" Xiong Jianlin stroked his beard and laughed, "But there is no need to talk about whether you will die or not. We are now in a time of survival. You are still young and have a lot of time. Don't give up easily.

Even if you risk your own life, Uncle Xiong will stand in front of you even if there is danger. Just go and complete what you want to do!"

Song Xi pulled Xiong Jianlin's arm emotionally and said with disapproval: "I have enough strength to face all dangers. Uncle Xiong does not need to sacrifice for me. We all have to leave the capital safely. You have to

Witness me to be married and have a son for my father!"

The uncle and nephew encouraged each other for a few words, and then sat down to discuss with everyone how to break out of the encirclement. Now that Yu Yalan had arrived in the capital, their action plan had to be changed accordingly.

Yu Yalan also proposed several feasible plans in the letter. They can decide on the final layout at their discretion. Both sides should cooperate internally and externally to better break through and minimize possible damage.

The two parties used Lingyan's letters to communicate for several rounds, exchanging information they knew about each other. As a result, Song Xi had a clearer understanding of the current situation and quickly made a specific escape plan.

After it was confirmed, everyone began to make arrangements and unknowingly made sufficient preparations for escaping from the capital. All forces were still searching and hunting tirelessly, completely unaware that the situation between the enemy and ourselves had undergone a shocking change.

Two days later, the capital city, which had been under martial law for a long time, began to lift the blockade, and the solemn atmosphere in the city eased slightly, but Li Shijie did not relax the intensity of the search.

All persons traveling to and from the capital must undergo strict interrogation. Li Shijie even personally guarded the city gate to check on the people leaving, always on guard against the chance escape of any remnants of the Song family.

Just as dusk arrived, a group of dandy boys rode their horses and whipped their whips to the city gate. Seeing a long queue of people leaving the city in front of the gate, the leader immediately walked to the city gate and shouted.
Chapter completed!