Gu Qianying was very happy to see familiar figures in the palace. She walked to the door and glanced outside. Seeing that the guards were all stationed at the entrance of the courtyard, she finally felt at ease.
Seeing her sigh with relief, Meng Xiangxiang hurried to her side and took Gu Qianying's hand, while Caixia also stepped forward to pay her respects.
"How have you been? Are you injured?"
The two cared about her so much that Gu Qianying was not used to it for a moment.
"I'm fine. Don't I look like I'm standing here well? How is Su Yuxi?"
She knew that Meng Xiangxiang and Caixia could enter the palace because of Meng Qinghua's attention, which meant he had successfully rescued Su Yuxi.
"She's very well, safe, and not seriously injured." Meng Xiangxiang, knowing her worries, quickly told Gu Qianying about the Yi Jing Pavilion.
Perhaps because her nerves had been tense for a while, Gu Qianying still felt a little constrained upon suddenly seeing her friends and her own people.
Seeing that Gu Qianying was clearly happy in her heart but still on guard, Meng Xiangxiang couldn't help but feel distressed.
"I heard that Brother Duan and Xiao Yihao were both imprisoned by that Grand Tutor. You've worked hard all by yourself."
As she spoke, she took Gu Qianying's shoulder, giving her great warmth.
"By the way, how did you get in?"
Gu Xiangxiang was puzzled. The Empress had secretly given birth, and with Grand Tutor Su's personality, he wouldn't allow any outsiders into the palace.
"Miss Su's mother helped us."
Speaking of this, it was indeed thanks to Su Yuxi's token.
Gu Qianying found it a little strange why Su Yuxi's maternal family would help the two of them.
Caixia served diligently by the side, while Meng Xiangxiang held Gu Qianying's hand and sat down.
"It's a long story. When we came to the Southern Yi Kingdom, Miss Su sent a letter back to the Su family. When we were troubled about entering the palace, the matriarch of the Su family主动 approached us and explained everything Su Yuxi had told her."
Gu Qianying thought of some reasons.
Su Yuxi went out alone, but she still had two sisters by her side. The Su family could not ignore those two daughters, so helping Meng Xiangxiang and the other enter the palace was also helping themselves.
Although she didn't have a good impression of Su Xiuer, since the Su family had helped, she couldn't ignore the remaining two sisters.
Gu Qianying nodded. Since the matriarch of the Su family had helped, she would definitely take the two sisters out.
"Now that my brother and Xiao Yihao are in Grand Tutor Su's hands, our priority is to rescue them first, otherwise we will always be controlled by Su Ye."
Since her own people had arrived, Gu Qianying naturally had to make plans.
She was Caixia's mistress, and any orders would be followed. Meng Xiangxiang, however, hesitated.
"I know you are worried about your loved ones, but I also heard that the guards in the palace have been very strict recently. What if something happens to you?"
Those two seemed to be in no immediate danger, but Gu Qianying would definitely be captured if she went rashly now.
Gu Qianying pondered for a moment and shook her head.
"Xiangxiang, you probably don't know Grand Tutor Su's character. He is insidious and cunning, and his attitude is ambiguous. Although he smiled at me today, he must have some new scheme in mind. To avoid future troubles, we should act as soon as possible."
She was the one playing chess with the Empress and the Grand Tutor, and Meng Xiangxiang naturally understood her situation.
"I was too concerned. In that case, it's good that we act early."
She came to help Gu Qianying, but she didn't know martial arts. Rescuing Duan Xifeng earlier would also be a good thing.
After some discussion, the three decided to act that night to rescue Duan Xifeng and Xiao Yihao.
"By the way, Caixia, try to go out during the day and find out their whereabouts. Also, go to the prison and get the terrain map."
Gu Qianying still had a concern: Su Cheng.
He was imprisoned in the prison to save her. If she ignored him, wouldn't that be ungrateful?
"What do you need the prison's terrain map for?" Meng Xiangxiang was confused. Brother Duan and Xiao Yihao were imprisoned in the palace, and the prison had nothing to do with them.
Gu Qianying cleared her throat.
"He is from the Su family. When you rescue Xiao Yihao, you will likely see the other two young masters of the Su family. If they are willing to leave the palace, it would be good to bring them along. Su Cheng has helped me a lot."
She didn't explain further. Although she couldn't quite explain what was happening to her, she still cared about that person.
Meng Xiangxiang was a little confused by her roundabout explanation, but since they were all from the Su family and she had already helped one, it wouldn't hurt to help a few more.
However, she still felt a little emotional. The Su family only made one trip to the palace, but they brought so many people.
In the evening, Caixia had already gathered information about Xiao Yihao's situation and the prison's terrain.
"Good. The palace guards change shifts at Xu Shi (7-9 PM). Their attention will be on the handover at that time. We'll take this opportunity to rescue them. Xiangxiang, you don't know martial arts, so you and Caixia go to Duan Xifeng's place, and I'll go rescue Xiao Yihao, then head to the prison."
Seeing that Gu Qianying was actually going to risk going to the prison alone, Meng Xiangxiang quickly grabbed her hand to stop her.
"No, what kind of place is that prison? It's where criminals are held and heavily guarded. It's too dangerous for you to go alone. After we rescue Brother Duan, let Caixia go with you."
She certainly wouldn't let Gu Qianying risk it alone, but Gu Qianying had her own plans.
"I don't know my brother's condition yet. If he's been calculated against and temporarily lost his martial arts, then your combat power will definitely decrease. If we are discovered, Caixia can handle it. Moreover, the prison is located in a remote area. It's fine for me to go alone, but two people will alert the enemy."
She always had her reasons. Meng Xiangxiang couldn't argue with her and could only give multiple warnings.
Xu Shi arrived quickly, and the three began to act separately.
Duan Xifeng was imprisoned in a relatively remote corner, but fortunately, Caixia had scouted the area during the day, so there was not much trouble when she and Meng Xiangxiang arrived.
Taking advantage of the guards' handover, the two successfully slipped into the room.
By the light of a candle inside, they saw Duan Xifeng tied up, and with him was a young lady.
"Why have you two come?" Duan Xifeng naturally recognized Caixia.
"Young Master Meng sent us to support our mistress. She is rescuing Xiao Yihao, and we are here to rescue you."
Upon hearing that it was Gu Qianying's plan, Duan Xifeng nodded. He had indeed been careless and had been imprisoned for so long.
As he stood up, Meng Xiangxiang looked at the woman beside him with wide eyes.
"Who is this?"
When she heard Gu Qianying's name, Su Zirong felt a surge of dissatisfaction. If it weren't for that woman, she wouldn't have been imprisoned.
She was unaware of everything happening outside. Now that she was rescued, she still harbored resentment towards Gu Qianying.