
" Chairman, we've come to take the chairman away from here" said the leader among them.
" Chu Pei, how do you know I'm here? I'm afraid this is a trap for you guys" Lu Xiang replied with a slow breath, he was very weak and exhausted.
" Even if it's a trap, we don't regret having to die." Chu Pei replied steadily, Lu Xiang nodded.
Chu Pei then pulled his sword from its sheath then slashed the chain in one slash and instantly broke off, Lu Xiang who was about to fall was immediately swept away by the two bodyguards who were coming with Chu Pei.
" Let's..."Chu Pei led the way towards the entrance.
" Wait.don't go through the entrance." Lu Xiang spoke with all his might in order for them to hear because Lu Xiang was weak, Chu Pei then approached Lu Xiang to hear Lu Xiang's opinion.
" Through the secret passage, not many know the path." whispered Lu Xiang in Chu Pei's ear, Chu Pei nodded then Lu Xiang gave instructions to enter the deep-looking pond which was actually a secret passage under water, only Lu Xiang and a few people knew, because that road was the one he made with some of his subordinates because during the construction he himself led the construction, that Bai Qian did not know the secret path.
They hesitated when they saw the pond, as it looked like a torture pool, Chu Pei glanced at Lu Xiang. " If you believe me, there's no need to hesitate." Chu Pei nodded, He then plunged, Lu Xiang ordered to jump immediately, and they all immediately dove in, as they swam, they saw a hole that two people could fit through, Lu Xiang pointed at the hole for them to swim towards the hole, as they passed through the hole, Lu Xiang turned the small turbine that was like a button, turning, immediately the space opened and the hole closed so that water would not enter, and they immediately landed in the room.
They passed through the corridor and walked out into the forest. " Where are we going?" lu Xiang asked as they had already walked out of the secret path, Chu Pei had no plans, he had forgotten about the hiding place they had to occupy, Chu Pei so shook his head.
" A... I thought you guys thought about the plan?" Chu Pei scratched his head feeling guilty, Lu Xiang sighed, he still had a little energy, but he would not be able to travel far.
" We're going to a village not far from here first, I don't think Bai Qian will be able to follow in our footsteps, so now we can be safe." Lu Xiang saw a hint of worry on their faces.
Lu Xiang walked leading the way accompanied by Chu Pei. " Chairman.are you okay?" Lu Xiang nodded.
" Don't worry, I'm fine." replied Lu Xiang, he shouldn't look weak in front of his subordinates despite the excruciating pain he felt.
" We're going to a safe place for a while until my body recovers, it might take a long time to recover." Said Lu Xiang suddenly.
" We'll follow wherever you go." Lu Xiang nodded.
" After this, the group of those who are still loyal to me, we will prepare for the coming war." Chu Pei did not understand but he still nodded at Lu Xiang's instructions.
*****
Zhang Han was changing clothes with Lan Huan, they were wearing clothes in the usual clothes of a traveler. Wei Chan who had just entered was surprised to see them dressed like that. " Your highness?" Wei Chan reacted confusedly choosing Zhang Han and Lan Huan's clothes, Wei Chan then turned to Lan Huan
" Ah...you're coming?... How do we look?" Zhang Han asked in a roundabout manner.
" Your Majesty.what do you mean to dress like this? you..." Wei Chan came to a standstill as suddenly someone spoke behind them.
" Your Majesty.I came." said the man, Wei Chan was astonished to see the new Zhao An coming and also dressed like them.
" What are you guys doing? where you guys going?" wei Chan asked confusedly.
" We want to go for a walk?" Zhang Han replied casually while confirming his clothes.
" Your Majesty...." Wei Chan needed clarity, he was afraid of what he thought Zhang Han would say.
" We Chan...."
" NO......." Shouted Wei Chan, he had already cut off Zhang Han's words before he finished speaking, he had already guessed what Zhang Han wanted to say, Zhang Han was stunned to see Wei Chan shouting in front of him.
" How dare you...?" Zhang Han pointed at Wei Chan.
" And you.." he pointed at Lan Huan ." Why do you even support your highness ha...." He looked annoyed at Lan Huan.
" Hey....I forced Lan Huan." Zhang Han replied. " And Zhao An agreed to my suggestion." Zhang Han's smile expanded upon Zhao An's, Zhao An was just a stupid grin, Wei Chan almost cried seeing the three people.
" Get the palace well." Zhang Han patted Wei Chan on the shoulder then passed by him which Lan Huan and Zhao An followed. Wei Chan stared until the three left, Wei Chan then chased after Zhang Han.
" Your Majesty, think back to it." said Wei Chan as he stood before Zhang Han, pleading from his limp tone.
" I've been thinking, I have a plan." He smiled then patted Wei chan on the shoulder. " The whole business here, you're in charge, don't let anyone else know of my absence in the palace, I'll be right back." he then passed Wei Chan just like that, Wei Chan let out a heavy sigh.
" Akh...why is it always me who is oppressed.." cried Wei Chan frustrated, he looked annoyed, at last he came out of Zhang Han's residence, he said, and ordered not to allow anyone else to cook the emperor's residence, without exception.
Although Zhang Han, Lan Huan and Zhao An had left in the middle of the room, they had already prepared everything, so they rode on horses and whipped away from the palace without anyone else knowing.
" Where are we going, your majesty?." asked Zhao An on the sidelines of their journey.
" Somewhere, if my shot wasn't wrong, he'd be hiding there." Zhang Han was thinking of someone, and thinking of somewhere, he needed to meet that person.
" Who?" ask Zhao An again.
" Who else is it?. Aren't you the one who told your majesty who was involved." Lan Huan replied flatly, Zhang Han smiled at Lan Huan, Zhao An sneered his forehead not understanding.
" Tell me what? and what's the connection?" zhao An asked puzzledly, Lan Huan shook his head looking at Zhao An.
" You told your majesty that the man was Bai Yunfei, and we went this to look for him" Lan Huan replied slightly annoyed.
" Prince Bai Yunfei?. when did I tell you that it was the prince Bai Yunfei, I only said that his body shape was like Bai Yunfei but the face of someone else, he said, I'm not saying that it's prince Bai Yunfei." Zhao An replied who still didn't understand, As Lan Huan wanted to speak again, Zhang Han stopped.
" Bai Yunfei is an expert in making facial skin of others, he is an expert in disguise, so it's no wonder that it's hard to trace his whereabouts." Zhang Han replied, Zhao An just understood.
" Oh..why go around explaining it to me.basic." Zhao An replied to Lan Huan, Lan Huan snorted at Zhao An's sneer.
The three of them stopped at a tavern to rest because it was about to be night, so they would spend the night in a tavern that had an inn. " Three rooms" said Zhang Han, the owner looking at the three people.
" I'm sorry, one room is staying because all the other rooms have been rented by young Lord Situ, and some outsiders as well" replied the tavern's owner, It was getting dark and Zhang Han had nowhere else to go.
" All right, I'll take it." Zhang Han replied. Zhao An sighed, because if the three of them were one room then Zhao An and Lan Huan would have to sleep on the floor covered in thin mattresses.
" This is the key." The owner of the tavern gave the room key in the form of a tag board, Zhang Han then gave the money according to the room price, they then headed to the room.
Lu Xiang was at the same inn, as he was about to exit the room, he was shocked and re-entered the room, he saw Zhang Han walking towards another inn room, he was surprised, his heart seemed to escape from the shock of seeing Zhang Han, it was fortunate that Zhang Han did not see him.
Before long Chu Pei came bringing some food towards Lu Xiang's room, Chu Pei was surprised to see Lu Xiang's deathly pale face.
" Chairman." he immediately put down the food and approached Lu Xiang with a feeling of worry.
" Chu Pei.check this inn who is staying at this place." said Lu Xiang, he couldn't possibly see people wrong.
" What's up?"
" Just do it." Lu Xiang replied quickly, Chu Pei nodded immediately then he exited the room, he was sure there was something Lu Xiang was worried about.