The post listed a total of three dates.

All of them were auspicious dates calculated by the Qintian Bureau (Imperial Astronomical Observatory).

Jiang Chen chose the closest date, September 12th, intending to use the joyous event of the Fengshan ceremony (sacrifices to Heaven and Earth) at Mount Tai to dilute the tense atmosphere in the court.

Too many officials had recently been investigated and executed, causing unrest among the people. Coupled with frequent natural disasters in the countryside, a nationwide celebration was indeed needed to appease the people.

Having made his decision, Jiang Chen immediately said, "Let's arrange it soon."

"There are no major events in the court recently, and all policies are being implemented smoothly. After a while, when the autumn harvest arrives, there won't be this leisure."

Shi Ping nodded, his expression somewhat hesitant. "Your Majesty, there is one more matter that I don't know whether I should speak of or not."

Jiang Chen glanced at him, raising an eyebrow, "Speak if you have something to say. Don't give me this kind of empty talk."

Shi Ping chuckled, "Yes, Your Majesty, then I will speak frankly."

He lowered his head, cautiously saying, "The originally scheduled location for the Fengshan ceremony was Mount Tai, but because of the rebel attack on the imperial capital, the ministers in the court are somewhat worried."

"Many colleagues are concerned about Your Majesty's safety and want to change the location of the Fengshan ceremony, not going to Mount Tai, but performing the ceremony on a small mountain near the imperial capital."

"This humble official, this humble official is also a little worried. Mount Tai is far away. What if those rebel remnants lie in ambush in advance..."

Looking at Shi Ping's worried face, Jiang Chen's expression darkened.

"Minister Shi, you don't need to say more. Since it was originally scheduled for Mount Tai, I will not change it."

"Besides, there is only a thousand days to be a thief, how can there be a thousand days to guard against thieves? If I change the decree because of these insect-like rebels, wouldn't I become a laughingstock to the world!"

A look of panic appeared on Shi Ping's face, and he knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, this official, this official was not thorough in his consideration, this official is guilty!"

Jiang Chen frowned, softening his tone, "I am not angry, you can rise and speak."

"I will go to Mount Tai for this Fengshan ceremony, and the date will be set on September 12th. There is not much time, your Ministry of Rites remember to hurry up and handle this matter."

"As for the safety along the way, with the escort of generals such as Xu Changqing, there is no need to worry."

"If there is anyone who opposes, let him come to the Qin Zheng Hall (Hall of Diligent Administration) and directly advise me!"

Hearing this, Shi Ping respectfully nodded, obediently saying, "I respectfully obey Your Majesty's decree. This official will take his leave first to organize the Fengshan ceremony."

"Yes, I am relieved with you handling matters!"

"This humble official thanks Your Majesty for his trust, and will surely handle this matter well, not letting Your Majesty down."

"Good, you may leave... Wait, for this Fengshan ceremony, do all the imperial family members have to go?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Fengshan ceremony does require the participation of the imperial family. The several princes in the imperial capital, as well as Jiang Zuo Wang (Prince Jiang Zuo), the brother of the late Emperor, and princesses and concubines with titles must all go."

"Is that so, I understand."

...

Three days later.

The main hall of the Qin Zheng Hall.

Jiang Chen put down the memorial in his hand, just preparing to rest for a while, when he saw Jing Yue walking over quickly.

She was dressed in tight-fitting attire, holding a letter in her hand, with a somewhat strange expression.

"Jing Yue, what is this letter?"

Jing Yue respectfully presented the letter, "Your Majesty, this letter was sent by a spy from Wangjiang Tower (Overlooking River Tower), saying that Headmaster Yang is looking for you."

"Yang Muxi?" Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Why would she suddenly contact me? Could it be that she misses me?

However, thinking of Yang Muxi's decisive and ruthless appearance, treating all the men in the world as nothing, Jiang Chen dismissed the wild thoughts in his mind and curiously opened the envelope.

The longer he spent with her, the more interested he became in Yang Muxi.

Not only her appearance and background, but also the personality of this world-renowned Headmaster of the Taiping Dao (Way of Great Peace) was so special, that he thought of her from time to time.

No matter the cost, he must take this woman down!

Unfolding the letter in his hand, a line of sharp and beautiful small characters came into Jiang Chen's eyes.

'Afternoon, small courtyard, don't stand me up.'

Jiang Chen looked at this line of small characters, the corners of his mouth rising.

Such a brief and impolite letter really suits her personality.

"Feng Jin, make arrangements, I want to leave the palace now!"

"Also, this time I am leaving the palace for a private visit, don't make a commotion, I won't bring the Imperial Guards."

As soon as the words fell, Jing Yue immediately frowned, "Your Majesty, the rebels have not been completely wiped out, it is not safe for you to go out like this!"

"It doesn't matter, you can bring more Shadow Guards... Moreover, I am going to see Yang Muxi, with her skills, it is enough to protect me."

Jing Yue paused, her cold face still carrying a hint of hesitation, but in the end, she did not object, compromising, "This subordinate, listens to you."

"However, this sudden request to meet from Yang Muxi is really strange, this subordinate is a little worried... Your Majesty, should we take some precautions?"

"Precautions?"

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows, not taking it seriously, "I don't think it is necessary."

"Although this Yang Muxi once threatened to assassinate me, she has now dismissed the idea, and besides, she doesn't know my identity, so she won't have any bad intentions."

Jing Yue lowered her eyes, softly saying, "Your Majesty, this subordinate is not worried about this, this subordinate is afraid that she will be used by others, harming you."

Jiang Chen pondered, shaking his head, "No, although Muxi is simple, her intuition is very keen, and she will not be deceived by evildoers."

"Even if we take a step back, even if this meeting is really designed by villains, I may not suffer a loss."

Saying that, Jiang Chen's expression became a little serious, "Since Mei Wenshi fell, those rebels have hidden themselves one after another. Even if I investigate with all my strength, the information I find is limited."

"If they really set their sights on Headmaster Yang, and attack me, wouldn't I have caught their tracks?"

"Compared to the gains, what is this risk?"

Hearing this, a helpless expression flashed across Jing Yue's cold and pretty face.

In her heart, Jiang Chen's safety was more important than the court and the country, and mere rebels were not qualified for him to take risks.

But she could hear the determination in Jiang Chen's words, knowing that she could not change his decision, and could only reluctantly accept it, strengthening protection, not letting Jiang Chen really get hurt.

Seeing Jing Yue's embarrassment, Jiang Chen put away his smile, moving closer, "How about this, Jing Yue, you will be responsible for the security of this trip, as long as Yang Muxi doesn't find out."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Jing Yue's eyes lit up, and her dim expression disappeared instantly.

After about half a cup of tea's time, Feng Jin had prepared the matters for leaving the palace.

Only the dark guards accompanied him.

Having the experience of being assassinated during the last private visit, the confidentiality work for this trip was done to the extreme, and only a very few people knew the Emperor's whereabouts.

After Jiang Chen left the palace, Meng Qi received the news and sent out an elite team of three hundred soldiers to follow behind the motorcade, protecting him in secret.

Just in case, he also concealed it from these selected soldiers.

Letting them only know the task, but not knowing who the target of the task was.

An hour later, Jiang Chen's carriage stopped at Yang Muxi's small courtyard.

Under the repairs of the craftsmen, it had been restored to its former cleanliness and tranquility, with no trace of blood remaining.

Jiang Chen got off the carriage and walked forward...