"Do you really want to leave the palace?" Grandma Xuan asked.
Tang Youyou nodded resolutely. "Of course."
"Then I can help you leave. But as a condition, you must take me with you."
Tang Youyou saw the eagerness in Grandma Xuan's eyes. She had been confined in the harem for so long that she had forgotten what the outside world was like.
"Okay. I promise you, senior."
Tang Youyou remained respectful. She always thought that Grandma Xuan must be someone important, a very significant figure.
It was just that Grandma Xuan was currently in a muddled state of mind. One day, she would surely remember everything from the past.
However, for now, Tang Youyou needed to figure out how to avoid Rong Xun's search. They either had to run fast enough or make proper arrangements.
Of course, with her current capabilities, she could only choose the former.
Then, she had to find out whether what Grandma Xuan said was true or not.
"Grandma Xuan, after this meal, we'll start preparing to leave. Where is the place you mentioned?"
Hearing this, the others paused their chopsticks. Undoubtedly, this was what they were most concerned about. At this moment, the delicious food had lost its appeal.
Grandma Xuan smiled. "Girl, don't worry. I've lived for so many years. There's no need for me to deceive you kids. If I really wanted to deceive you, I would have done so long ago."
It was true. If she were to expose everything now, there would be nothing they could do. Moreover, she didn't have such intentions.
"Okay. After the meal, we'll follow you and leave."
After a hearty meal, they packed their bags, including all of Tang Youyou's savings, and set off.
To Tang Youyou's surprise, the old woman led them back to the small wooden house where she and Grandma Xuan had first met.
Could there be something special about this small wooden house?
Thinking of this, Tang Youyou quickly followed behind her. Kang Fuhai stayed at the back to prevent any sneak attacks.
Looking at the inside of the wooden house, Tang Youyou felt extremely familiar. This was where she had been tied up at first. The ropes on the ground were still there.
Thinking of this, Tang Youyou subconsciously glanced at Grandma Xuan in front of her. Grandma Xuan seemed to notice Tang Youyou's gaze and coughed lightly in embarrassment.
"Alright, alright. We're almost there."
When they got there, they saw a well. On the side - wall of the well, there was a big black hole. If it weren't for the old woman's reminder, they would never have found it.
"The hole down there is a tunnel that leads directly outside. It's a bit damp, but it doesn't matter."
After saying that, afraid that Tang Youyou and the others might not feel at ease, the old woman was the first to go down.
Tang Youyou followed closely. Soon, they all went down and walked in the long and narrow tunnel. Even breathing was stuffy.
Qingyu gasped loudly. "Your Majesty, how much longer do we have to walk? Why haven't we seen any light yet?"
Tang Youyou frowned and explained, "Just wait a bit more. After all, this is the palace. It takes a long time to cross just the harem, let alone the whole palace."
Tang Youyou's explanation relieved everyone. What she said was indeed reasonable. If they could reach the exit quickly, they would have suspected that they were being deceived.
Grandma Xuan in front smiled faintly. Yes, the girl she had taken a fancy to was indeed extraordinary.
"Girl, if we walk for another half - hour or so, we should be able to get out."
Grandma Xuan's words reassured everyone. They no longer felt impatient but patiently walked the rest of the way.
Finally, they saw some light. After Grandma Xuan climbed out, Tang Youyou followed closely. However, what she saw in front of her left her completely speechless.
It was actually next to a toilet. This location was truly unparalleled...
Grandma Xuan explained embarrassedly, "At that time, I was afraid that someone would find out about the other exit, so I set the last exit next to the toilet. It's not easy to be discovered and has good concealment."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou of course believed it. No one in their right mind would wander around next to a toilet for no reason, unless they were really crazy.
After they got on the street, Tang Youyou asked Yue Fusheng to lead the way. To avoid being recognized, she simply used some cosmetics to cover up some of her flaws. After putting on makeup, she looked like a completely different person.
If you didn't look closely, you really couldn't tell her true appearance.
Qingyu was surprised and even more astonished by those little things. "Your Majesty, did you really transform into another person just using the things you made yourself?"
After she finished speaking, Tang Youyou nodded.
Soon, Yue Fusheng led them into a store. Everything in the store was well - arranged and there seemed to be no flaws.
Even the paint on the walls was of the best quality.
"Yue Fusheng, you've gone to a lot of trouble again."
Hearing Tang Youyou say this, his eyes wavered and his face turned slightly red. Qingyu and Yiran of course couldn't tell his emotions, but Grandma Xuan could.
After all, she was a person who had lived for decades. She still understood this kind of love between a man and a woman.
She saw through it but didn't say it out loud. She plopped down on a lounge chair in the distance. "Alas, I'm old and useless. It's not long since I ate, but I feel empty in my stomach. Girl, do you think you could buy some food for me?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou immediately agreed and quickly left.
Qingyu and Yiran were still staring at each other blankly. Grandma Xuan spoke again. "You two girls are meticulous. Why don't you go and buy some daily necessities? After all, this is a bustling market. You'll surely find a lot of nice little things."
After she said that, Qingyu and the other girl thought it was a good idea and left one after another.
Kang Fuhai was also checking the ledger and preparing to arrange the belongings they had brought properly.
Only Yue Fusheng was left standing there, staring straight at Grandma Xuan.
Before Grandma Xuan could speak, Yue Fusheng said first, "Grandma Xuan, do you have something to ask me? I'll surely tell you everything I know. But if it's about You'er, I'm afraid I can't say much."
His words made Grandma Xuan swallow back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
"I just wanted to give you a few words of advice. Look, I haven't even said anything yet, and you've already said so much. Do you really think I'm an unkind person?"
Yue Fusheng knelt on one knee and quickly explained, "I have absolutely no such intention, senior."