Chapter 87 The Empress Destroyed Your Country (13)

Such a huge event in the palace didn’t take even a day to spread throughout the streets and alleys. 

Soon, officials and soldiers from all over began to post wanted posters with the portraits of Bai Tang and Wen Yueqing.

Bai Tang and Wen Yueqing were not in a hurry to leave. They went to a tea house to listen to the news. 

Everyone was very cautious about this matter, speaking in hushed tones, but Bai Tang could hear them clearly.

“Have you heard? Someone attempted to assassinate the dog Emperor last night!”

“Tell me more, who was the hero who took justice into his own hands? He must be our role model! Did the hero get caught?”

Not only did the hero not get caught, but she was here having tea with you!

“It wasn’t a hero, it was a young lady. Yesterday, General Luo brought over thirty women into the palace, remember?”

“I know about that. They were unlucky. Their families were all killed. But what does that have to do with this?”

“You don’t understand. Yesterday, the dog Emperor appointed one of those young ladies, Bai Tang, as the seventh empress. The person who attempted to assassinate the dog Emperor was the new empress Bai Tang.”

“Well done!”

“Now they are searching for her everywhere. It is said that she even took another young lady from the Department of Punishment and might still be in the capital.”

“We are not as good as her. A young lady was able to try to assassinate the dog Emperor and escape unscathed. Women are as capable as men!”

The conversation revolved around the assassination attempt and the pursuit of Bai Tang, and the dog Emperor’s order to capture her. 

Wen Yueqing held Bai Tang’s hand, and naturally leaned on Bai Tang’s shoulder, saying, “Husband, when shall we return to my parents’ home?”

Bai Tang hugged Wen Yueqing’s shoulder and said softly, “My wife, we must first prepare some good gifts for my father-in-law, to show our respect.”

To outsiders, Bai Tang and Wen Yueqing seemed like a loving couple.

Wen Yueqing blinked her watery eyes. Where did they get the silver from? Neither of them had much on them when they escaped from the palace. Bai Tang had some jewelry, but she couldn’t sell it as they were all marked with specific symbols used by the royal family. People would recognize them immediately, and after what happened with Bai Tang, they would be extra cautious. Any slip-up, and they could be intercepted.

Bai Tang mysteriously said, “Wait for me here for a moment, my wife. Your husband will be right back.”

Oh no! Baitang felt that she was about to become a lecher, taking advantage of the girl from someone else’s family more and more naturally.

Wen Yueqing was even more curious now and waited patiently for Bai Tang. To be honest, Bai Tang gave her a greater sense of security than her own father. It didn’t take long for Bai Tang to return with a large bag full of silver.

This— Miss Bai was amazing!

Bai Tang leaned in and whispered, “Sometimes, the gambling house can be a good place.”

So that was how it was!

Wen Yueqing’s mind opened up a bit. She used to think gambling was bad, but sometimes having a little extra could change their dire situation. 

Miss Bai was indeed impressive!

Now that Bai Tang was disguised as a man, there were fewer restrictions and she was able to purchase gifts for “his father-in-law” with ease.

As the city gates were about to close, Bai Tang hired a carriage and loaded it with a box of books. They left the city gates with ease.

Bai Tang rode a horse alongside the carriage while Wen Yueqing stayed in it, flipping through the books Bai Tang had bought. They were quite interesting and each one depicted the customs and traditions of different regions.

After a while, Bai Tang stopped to rest, and Wen Yueqing asked, “Bai Miss, where do you think we should start our journey, our utopia?”

Bai Tang pulled out a map and pointed to a location. “Minnan.”

Wen Yueqing was confused. “Isn’t Minnan a desolate and chaotic place with frequent raids by the Turks?”

Bai Tang smiled and explained, “Chaos is convenient for our plans. Before my ambitions are revealed, no one will suspect the two of us traveling a thousand miles away to Minnan.”

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