CHAPTER 1977: CHAPTER 1979: LEAVING THE CAPITAL

At this moment, Ye Zi’an truly felt a strong urge to cough up blood.

Yang Chuxia felt the same way; these troublemaking kids really knew how to cause a stir.

"Hmph, it’s not certain who’s selling to who." Yueyue came out from inside, rolling her eyes.

"Why are you sneaking to sleep beside mom again?" Lele pulled her as she stepped out, "Were you eavesdropping on us?"

"Mom’s bed is comfy." Yueyue added, "Big brother, I’m following you."

"You follow uncle." Lele patted her and turned to Yangyang, "You silly, why are you crying? Dad and mom certainly won’t be in any trouble. We’re only being sent away because we’re in the way; don’t you have any sense of awareness?"

Hearing this, Yangyang stopped crying, wiped his tears, and choked out, "I know, I just don’t want to be separated from handsome dad, alright?"

"Tsk!"

At this, Yueyue rolled her eyes again.

Yang Chuxia asked Ye Zi’an to keep the children company while she went to inquire about the Luo Family’s situation.

The news arrived that Old Madam Luo would be buried on the tenth.

On the evening of the seventh, the Ye Family had an early dinner, and the children were clamoring to sleep with their parents that night.

When the time was about right, Ye Zi’an held one child under each arm, and Yang Chuxia took Lele and Yangyang by the hand, lifting the boards in the room.

"Yangyang, remember not to act impulsively outside; think three times before doing anything. Once the situation in the Capital City settles, mom will send someone to bring you back, understand?"

"Mom, I understand."

Yangyang, wearing a small black cape, glanced at Lele behind him and said, "Brother, you have to come find us quickly."

"Yes, brother will come find you soon. Little fool, make sure to protect yourself and never trust strangers outside."

"Brother, don’t worry, there are plenty of kidnappers outside, I definitely won’t trust them."

The secret passage led straight to East Alley, where Yang Qingrui and Yang Qingtong were already waiting.

"Qingrui and Qingtong, I’m entrusting the children to you."

"Sis, brother-in-law, don’t worry." Yang Qingtong patted his chest, assuring them he would definitely keep the nephews safe.

"Fifty miles out of the city, Ye Wu will be waiting with people." Ye Zi’an pulled out a token from his pocket, "Take this to leave the city."

"Alright, hurry up and go." Ye Zi’an continued, "Tonight, relatives of a minister will leave the city; they aim to reach the outer city temple at first light for the ceremonial incense offering, so you should follow them."

Yang Chuxia was slightly surprised; she thought the departure day was randomly chosen.

"Alright, brother-in-law, don’t worry." Yang Qingrui nodded, "Once out of the city, I’ll head south, Qingtong will head east to take the waterway in the south."

Ye Zi’an nodded and reminded them, "Remember what I told you."

"Got it."

"Then let’s go."

Soon, Yang Qingrui took two youngsters onto the front carriage, Yang Qingtong took Yangyang onto the rear one, followed by two more carriages, with two waiting outside the city.

The carriages appeared ordinary from the outside, not drawing attention at all. Ye Zi’an and Yang Chuxia stayed behind; upon hearing hoofbeats outside, Ye Zi’an led his wife and children back to Prince An’s Mansion.

"Dad, we’re going to the Luo Residence early tomorrow."

"Son, are you sure you want to go?"

"Of course!" Lele nodded, "It’s only paying respects to a dead person, what’s there to be afraid of?"