After that, it would be appropriate to prompt the Jin Kingdom to put military pressure on the Southern Border. By that time, those in the Yuwen family who were against them could be dealt with, while those who supported them could be retained. Then the Southern Border would be as good as in their pocket.
"I'm still worried about Xiaojiu," Su Wan'er thought it inappropriate for her to leave at this moment.
"Miss, there's a reply. Miss Xiaojiu has replied!" Qingcao took the letter excitedly from the maid just now. With great difficulty, he had managed to establish a connection and finally found a maid who served Long Xiaojiu closely. He had finally managed to send the letter to her.
Sure enough, this maid had taken the opportunity to send a reply to Su Wan'er when no one was paying attention.
"Quick, give it to me!" Su Wan'er couldn't wait to open it. But Si Junlin was not curious at all. Obviously, he could already guess that Long Xiaojiu would not object to the Grand Elder's approach. Moreover, he should also understand that this would be beneficial for his power in Nanjing. It would be easier to get the Grand Elder's approval then.
Sure enough, in the letter, Xiaojiu replied that her current situation was not too bad, and this would also be beneficial for the next step of the plan. Once she was pregnant with the heir, she might have more influence with the Grand Elder and also among the court officials.
But the only thing Long Xiaojiu was worried about was Yuwen Shan.
"Xiaojiu told us to be careful of Yuwen Sheng," Su Wan'er was very puzzled. Xiaojiu seemed to be cut off from the outside world. If it weren't for the letter, she wouldn't even have a chance to contact the outside world. How could she know what Yuwen Shan was up to?
"It's only natural. We really should be careful of that kind of person," Si Junlin didn't think this information was very useful.
"But according to what Xiaojiu said, does it mean Yuwen Shan is going to take action? But how could she know that Yuwen Shan is going to take action?
Could it be that... If Long Xiaojiu hadn't received any outside news in the past few days, then the warning she gave must have been based on something she knew before. Yuwen Shan was going to take action. Then this incident could be explained. The one who informed the Grand Elder was most likely Yuwen Shan.
Si Junlin thought for a while. He believed that there should be no loopholes in his plan. For the Jin Emperor to enter the palace of the Southern Border was something unimaginable for anyone. If it weren't for someone in the know, how could they have thought of such a thing? And the Grand Elder was no ordinary person. Not just anyone could make him believe. And according to the Grand Elder's thinking, he would never have thought that the Jin Emperor would come to him. So there was only one explanation: there was someone of some status beside the Grand Elder who had informed him. And this person must have been able to confirm Su Wan'er's identity for sure. Moreover, this person must have instigated the Grand Elder to arrest Su Wan'er.
"No wonder, no wonder the Grand Elder arrested me without hesitation, without even asking a single question," a look of killing intent flashed in Su Wan'er's eyes. "No, we can't let her stay any longer. If we keep this kind of person around, she will surely ruin our plans."
Anyway, there was a slight oversight in their plan. The only person who could disrupt their plan was Yuwen Shan. She knew their identities and their relationship with Long Xiaojiu. If they let her keep causing trouble, wouldn't it ruin their grand plan?
"I've been putting up with her for a long time," Si Junlin obviously didn't want to waste any more time on her.
But how could they find a chance to eliminate her? If they alerted her and made her wary, it would be bad. After all, she had a large network of people here.
"Why don't you leave first and wait a bit?" Si Junlin still thought it would be better for her to go back first.
Leave first? A thought flashed through Su Wan'er's mind. Right, leave. Since it was Yuwen Shan who had revealed their identities, she must be closely watching their movements to see the results of her actions.
If she left at this moment, wouldn't Yuwen Shan know about it soon? Then...
"Si Junlin, how about luring her to come to us on her own? Those who harm others will never be on guard against the innocent victims," Su Wan'er thought it would be perfect for her to act as the bait to draw out the snake.
"Do you mean to deliberately let her know that you're going to escape?" Si Junlin understood what she meant.
"We don't need to be too deliberate. As long as Qingcao subtly gives a hint to the maids around her. Do it quietly and don't make a big deal out of it," Su Wan'er immediately signaled Qingcao beside her.
"Miss, this isn't difficult, but... but I'm worried that you might be in danger," Qingcao seemed to think this was too risky. Deliberately letting Yuwen Shan know her whereabouts so that she could come and harm her? Wasn't this like sending a lamb into the tiger's mouth?
"It's okay. The secret agents will be there. You just need to pass this information on to Yuwen Shan's people. The secret agents will follow the whole time."
Su Wan'er had originally planned to escape that night. After all, the Jin Emperor's intention to stay here was rather suspicious. So they should leave as soon as possible before too many people in the Southern Border knew about it.
But now that they had to find a way to eliminate Yuwen Shan, she had to delay her departure for one more day.
"Miss, where are the secret agents? Why haven't I seen them?" Qingcao was very worried about her safety.
"If you could see them, they wouldn't be secret agents," Su Wan'er couldn't help but tease her even in this situation.
"But, but why hasn't Yuwen Shan come yet? I clearly told her maids about your departure casually during a chat," Qingcao said.
"She will come. Just wait a bit. Maybe we need to go a bit further," Su Wan'er was sure she would come. She had been waiting for this moment when Su Wan'er was in a panic and fleeing. From the way she had painstakingly informed the Grand Elder and secretly persuaded the Grand Elder to kill her, all she wanted was to separate them and defeat them one by one.
But they had walked another li. Now they were seven or eight li away from the Southern Border Palace, but there was still no sign of Yuwen Shan. Su Wan'er began to suspect faintly whether Yuwen Shan had detected the secret agents' tracks.
"Miss, are we discovered?"
"Shouldn't be. The secret agents have received the most orthodox training in hiding their tracks in the Jin Kingdom. How could they be discovered by her?"
Suddenly, Su Wan'er heard a whistle similar to a bird's call. This was the signal she had agreed with the secret agents in advance. The sound was not very loud, similar to the call of a golden oriole, but those who knew it could recognize it immediately. Sure enough, when she turned around, she saw Yuwen Shan coming.
"Your Majesty of the Jin Kingdom, long time no see," Yuwen Shan's lips curled up in a mocking smile.
"Long time no see," obviously, Su Wan'er wasn't as panicked as expected.
"Do you know what day it is today?" Yuwen Shan raised her head arrogantly. "Today is a day of great disaster for your Jin Kingdom, because you're going to die here today. After that, they'll hold a state mourning for you."