On Lin Jiabao's side, it had to start from the day before.

As usual, Lin Jiabao went to greet Empress Empress early in the morning.

Lin Jiabao arrived very early. He was always the first to arrive.

After he arrived, the concubines in the harem would arrive one after another. Gradually, Lin Jiabao became familiar with them.

After Empress Empress arrived, Lin Jiabao and the concubines in the harem saluted Empress together.

Afterwards, Empress Empress would talk about some official matters in the harem.

After that, she would talk about some matters in the harem. When she talked about the heavenly worship ceremony this time, the three princes and concubines who went with her had faces full of pride.

Lin Jiabao sat at the end of the seat and listened quietly.

Lin Jiabao was very happy when he heard that His Highness the Crown Prince and the others would be back in a day.

When Lin Jiabao watched His Highness the Crown Prince leave, he couldn't help but miss him … Without His Highness the Crown Prince's embrace at night, Lin Jiabao couldn't sleep. Husband, come back soon … …

Everyone had just talked for a while when Empress sent them away early today. She said to the concubines: "That's all for today. You should all go back early … …"

"Yes." The concubines all stood up and bid farewell to Empress.

Lin Jiabao also stood up and prepared to leave.

"Anzhu, you stay … …" Empress stopped Lin Jiabao.

Some of the concubines showed expressions of schadenfreude. Everyone saw how His Highness the Crown Prince brought Lin Jiabao to the ceremony on New Year's Eve and let him sit in the Crown Princess' seat.

They didn't expect that the Emperor and Empress didn't seem to notice and didn't reprimand him at all.

It seemed that Empress was going to teach Lin Jiabao a lesson today.

Lin Jiabao stayed. He saw that the other concubines looked at him in confusion. He didn't know why Empress wanted him to stay … …

"Anzhu, come in front of me … …" Empress said to Lin Jiabao.

"Yes." Lin Jiabao walked forward and stood in front of Empress.

"Empress, what orders do you have?"

Empress looked at Lin Jiabao in front of her. This Lin Jiabao was really a lovely child.

Looking at Lin Jiabao's pure and clear eyes, no one would dislike him. It was no wonder that the Crown Prince was somewhat infatuated.

The most precious thing about Xiao Xiao Lin was that even though the Crown Prince doted on him so much, he was still able to maintain his nature. He was neither arrogant nor impatient, and he did not forget himself.

The Empress sighed in her heart. It's a pity that it's a Shuang 'er … In the end, the sons can't be compared to women.

. Empress thought and said to Lin Jiabao gently: "Anzhu, in the future, other than when the Crown Prince brings you to Eternal Longevity Palace, you don't have to come to Eternal Longevity Palace to pay your respects … …"

Lin Jiabao was stunned after hearing this, "Empress, did Anzhu do something wrong?"

At this time, Mama Zhou hurriedly came in, "Reporting to Empress, Li 'an Hall is on fire … …"

"What's going on?

Is the fire big? "

Li 'an Hall was a palace close to Eternal Longevity Palace. The late emperor's dowager consort used to live there. After the dowager consort passed away, it was always empty. How could it be on fire?

Empress Empress was puzzled.

"Reporting to Empress, it's on fire for some reason.

Maybe it's because the weather is dry. This old servant has already ordered the guards to put out the fire.

I believe the fire will be put out soon and won't spread to Eternal Longevity Palace. "Mama Zhou replied.

"Send more guards over to check the cause of the fire.

Be sure to put out the fire completely … … "Empress ordered Mama Zhou.

"Yes." Mama Zhou retreated.

Empress turned to look at Lin Jiabao, "I just said that you don't have to come to Eternal Longevity Palace to pay your respects every day. Do you understand?"

Lin Jiabao was a bit confused. He felt that it was normal to pay his respects to the Crown Prince's Imperial Mother every day. He could also feel Empress Empress's kindness towards him. He had always been very respectful to Empress.

Lin Jiabao would come early every day, rain or shine. It was still like this … …

Empress asked Lin Jiabao: "When you pay your respects, have you seen the Song Clan and the Yu Clan?"

Lin Jiabao thought for a bit before replying: "I haven't … …" He had never seen the Song Clan and the Yu Clan in Eternal Longevity Palace. Now that he thought about it, it was a bit strange. Why didn't they come to pay their respects to Empress Empress?

"That's right. Logically speaking, as the Crown Prince's concubines, they don't have the qualifications to pay their respects to this empress.

That's why you've never seen them pay their respects.

You see, there are only a dozen or so concubines who come to pay their respects to me every day, but the Emperor's harem doesn't only have these people … … Only those at the concubine rank and above can pay their respects to this empress … … "Empress looked at Lin Jiabao's face full of disappointment. This child really had all his thoughts written on his face.

Empress unconsciously softened her voice as she said: "You're a good person, but the palace has its own rules. The palace is strict and cannot be overstepped.

If this continues, it won't be good for the Crown Prince or you. The Imperial Censors will also take advantage of the Crown Prince's words to take action. "

"Empress Empress, Anzhu understands. Anzhu will definitely abide by the palace's rules and won't cause trouble for the Crown Prince … …" Lin Jiabao nodded heavily.

At this time, Mama Zhou led the Eternal Longevity Palace's guard captain in.

"Empress Empress, it's not good. Xue Song led a large group of thieves into the harem and are heading towards Eternal Longevity Palace.

It seems that the fire in Li 'an Hall was set by those thieves in order to draw away the guards … … "

"This damned Xue family, are they rebelling?" Empress's anger soared to the heavens as she asked: "How many guards are left in Eternal Longevity Palace right now?"

The guard captain replied: "Right now, there are twenty or so guards left in Eternal Longevity Palace that can hold them off for a while. Those thieves number close to a hundred people and are heading straight for Eternal Longevity Palace. Empress Empress, please make arrangements as soon as possible."

Empress gradually calmed down, "Take my phoenix decree and find the commander of the Imperial Guard. Have him dispatch the Imperial Guard as soon as possible."

Empress handed the phoenix decree to the guard captain, "Go quickly … …"

"Yes." The guard captain took the phoenix decree with both hands and quickly retreated.

"Quickly go and get a set of palace maid clothes for me … …" Empress ordered Mama Zhou.

She had to be prepared for both sides. If the Imperial Guard couldn't arrive in time, she couldn't be a scapegoat.

Since they were coming for Eternal Longevity Palace, then they were coming for her.

"Empress Empress, quickly change into them. The guards outside the courtyard won't be able to hold on for much longer." Mama Zhou said anxiously.

Empress put on the palace maid clothes, "Call in all the guards outside the hall.

We're going to Heavenly Purity Palace. There are more guards there, so it's safer there. "

Several guards retreated in, all of them injured.

Yuan Qing also came in and stood guard by Lin Jiabao's side.

Empress looked at Lin Jiabao, who was somewhat afraid but was forcefully suppressing it, and comforted him: "Don't be afraid. The Imperial Guard will arrive soon. Let's go hide in Heavenly Purity Palace first."

Empress had experienced the fierce struggle for the throne in the early years. She had seen things like forced abdication.

She thought about how young Lin Jiabao was and how could he have experienced such things?

"Empress Empress, I'm not afraid … …" Lin Jiabao said as he clenched his fists.

Empress was quite satisfied with Lin Jiabao's performance. Fortunately, he didn't cry endlessly.

Empress and Lin Jiabao were escorted by guards as they quickly walked towards the rear courtyard.

The guards in the front courtyard gradually couldn't hold on any longer. Some people had already rushed in.

Xue Song, who was leading the way, saw Empress and shouted: "Empress is over there. Prince Li said that whoever can catch Empress Empress will be rewarded ten thousand taels of gold."

As soon as he said this, some thieves rushed over. The guards rushed forward to block them.

The remaining guards continued to protect Empress Empress and Lin Jiabao as they moved forward.

More and more people rushed over. For a moment, the sound of fighting rang in Lin Jiabao's ears.

Lin Jiabao and the others had fewer and fewer guards around them as they struggled to move forward.

The two secret guards beside Lin Jiabao also joined the fight. With the addition of these two people.

With the addition of these two Shadow Guards, the situation turned for the better. However, there were too many of them. The two Shadow Guards were also exhausted.

In the end, the thieves took advantage of the situation and attacked them.

One of the thieves was about to catch them, but he was killed by the guards.

However, there were still people who didn't care about their lives coming in an endless stream. The guards around them were all entangled by the thieves.

Yuan Qing also rushed over and hugged the thieves who came forward.

"Empress Empress, Young Mistress Lin, hurry and leave … …"

"Yuan Qing … …" Lin Jiabao's eyes were filled with tears. He picked up the broadsword that the guard had dropped on the ground not far away and supported Empress as they ran.

Empress didn't run far before she lost her balance and fell to the ground.

"Empress Empress, are you alright?" Lin Jiabao went forward to help Empress up.

"Hiss … … I sprained my ankle … …" Empress usually didn't walk so much.

Lin Jiabao didn't even think before he carried Empress on his back and walked forward. Empress Empress was middle-aged and wasn't light.

Lin Jiabao felt his body sink, but he still gritted his teeth and held on.

Lin Jiabao used all his strength to carry Empress on his back and ran forward with all his might.

Lin Jiabao ran for a long time in a panic. He specifically chose the small paths in the palace. After a few rounds, he managed to shake off the thieves.

Empress looked at Lin Jiabao, whose neck and face were covered in sweat. She thought about how he ran for so long with such a thin and small body … … She felt very touched … …

Empress saw that there was no one around. "Let me down. You must be tired … … I can walk by myself."

Lin Jiabao wiped his sweat with his hand. "Empress Empress, I'm not tired. I'll carry you on my back for a while longer. I can't let the bad guys catch you."

Fortunately, Lin Jiabao grew up in the village, so his legs were quite strong.

Lin Jiabao endured and ran for a while longer.

"Empress Empress, I didn't look where I was going when I was running. This doesn't seem to be the direction of the Palace of Heavenly Purity … …"

"It's okay. Let's find a place to hide first.

There are many imperial guards in the palace, so it won't be a problem to deal with those hundred or so people. We just need to find a place to hide first and not let the thieves catch us.

His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince will be back soon … … "Empress knew that if it weren't for Lin Jiabao desperately carrying her, she would have been caught long ago.

It would be bad if she was used to threaten His Majesty and the others. Fortunately, Lin Anzhu was here … …

Lin Jiabao tried his best to carry Empress for a while. Empress saw that he was really tired and said, "Hurry and let me down … …"

Lin Jiabao put Empress down. His back was already soaked in sweat.

Lin Jiabao used the broadsword he had been holding tightly in his hand to support Empress as they continued to walk forward.

This broadsword was very heavy for Lin Jiabao, but he didn't dare to let go. If something happened, he could use this broadsword to protect Empress.

"Anzhu, do you know the way here?" Empress asked Lin Jiabao.

As Empress, she rarely traveled on foot. She usually traveled in a carriage.

Empress looked at the remote palace path and thought that it should be safer here … …

Lin Jiabao looked around and replied, "Replying to Empress, when Anzhu entered the palace, Mama asked us to follow the palace path. Also, I've been here before.

After that is Xi Li Palace. Anzhu spent the first month in the palace there. "

Lin Jiabao thought about it and said to Empress, "Empress, why don't we go to Xi Li Palace? Anzhu is more familiar with that place.

Also, no one from the new palace has come in. That place is empty and there is no one there. It should be more hidden. "

Empress thought about it and agreed, saying, "Let's go to Xi Li Palace."

After speaking, the two of them didn't delay and quickly walked to Xi Li Palace.

When they arrived at Xi Li Palace, they found that it was as Lin Jiabao said. There was no one there.

Lin Jiabao took Empress to the room that Mama Steward used to live in. This was also the best room in Xi Li Palace.

After being empty for a long time, a layer of dust had accumulated in the room.

"Empress Empress, please wait for a moment. Let me tidy it up." Lin Jiabao found a cloth and wiped it.

Empress didn't just watch. She also came to help Lin Jiabao. After a while, she was mostly done tidying up.

"Empress Empress, is your foot better?" Lin Jiabao helped Empress sit down on the bed.

"It's much better. Sit down too. It's all thanks to you today."

Empress saw what Lin Jiabao did today and was very touched. She said to Lin Jiabao gratefully.