Jiang Zhou looked directly at Chu Huanyan, "What happened back then was of great importance. I don't care why you want to get the evidence, and I don't want to ask you what you plan to do. But after the evidence is handed over to you, this matter will It has nothing to do with me.”

After a pause, as if he was worried that what he said was not clear enough, Jiang Zhou continued to speak word by word.

"I will not show up, let alone be a witness, and I will not participate in anything after that. I want to leave, I want to live, and you must do your best to ensure my safety!"

Whether you call him cowardly or greedy for life and afraid of death, now that he is the only bloodline of the Jiang family, he must live well.

Even if...it's for those close relatives who are waiting for him to sacrifice.

Chu Huanyan looked at Jiang Zhou calmly and was not surprised at all by his request.

After all, it was too important to accuse Emperor Xiao of killing the late emperor. Even if you have strong evidence, you may not be able to succeed.

What's more, even if the identification is successful, then Jiang Zhou becomes a criminal. Even if he can save his life by exchanging his merits, he is afraid that he will be criticized a lot.

"You can agree to everything you say. You just need to hand over the evidence, and then we will arrange for you to leave and send people to protect your safety."

"Does Miss Chu's words count?" Jiang Zhou looked at Chu Huanyan with some worry, "I still hope that His Highness the Crown Prince can make a commitment on this matter."

"You can rest assured. Since I have promised you, there will be no problems with Xiao Jinzhi." Chu Huanyan said firmly.

Hearing Chu Huanyan's words, Jiang Zhou recalled the rumors about the relationship between Chu Huanyan and Xiao Jinzhi that he had heard during this period, and he looked slightly relieved.

"Okay, as long as you can keep your word, I will never go back on my word. I also hope that you can really make the truth known to the public."

In this way, they can be regarded as comforting their grandfather and their spirits in heaven.

"Can I know what prompted you to make up your mind in the end?" Chu Huanyan asked.

"Actually, I was already shaken when you showed up at the Princess Mansion. I have always known that my grandfather regretted it in the end. He hoped that the truth would be revealed. This was his wish. But I was too timid and I didn't have the ability. Go and uncover everything. If you want to find the best balance between preserving yourself and fulfilling your grandfather's wish..."

Jiang Zhou laughed and looked at Chu Huanyan.

"You and His Royal Highness are probably my only choices."

Secrets hurt people, and those who hold them have the hardest time. He has been hiding for too many years and can hardly hold on any longer. Perhaps Chu Huanyan and the others are his only chance to escape.

Chu Huanyan nodded, "Then do you have the evidence you mentioned with you now?"

Jiang Zhou took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Chu Huanyan, "This is my grandfather's confession. As for the other one, when you have arranged a way out for me, I will naturally give it to him when I leave. you."

He always keeps some chips on him, just in case.

Chu Huanyan took the letter, opened it and looked at it quickly. After making sure that there was nothing wrong with the content, she folded it and put it away again.

"I promise you, but His Highness the Crown Prince has set out to suppress the bandits now. If you want to wait for him to come back, it is best to stay in the princess's residence during this period and never take any other actions."

"What if I don't want to wait?" Jiang Zhou asked.

Chu Huanyan glanced at Jiang Zhou and said, "I can also try to arrange for you to leave, as long as you are willing to trust me."

Jiang Zhou was silent, seeming to be thinking about whether Chu Huanyan was a trustworthy person, but he was not allowed to think about it again and again at this moment.

Worried that Princess Rongchang would come looking for her, Jiang Zhou did not hesitate any longer. He nodded and said, "I believe you. I hope you can make arrangements as soon as possible. I'll wait for your news."

When Chu Huanyan agreed, Jiang Zhou didn't stay long and quickly turned around and left the back garden.

Chu Huanyan was not in a hurry to go down the mountain. After thinking about it, she asked the novice monks in the temple to bring pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and then found a remote Zen room to write a letter to Xiao Jinzhi.

In the letter, Chu Huanyan did not explain the situation in detail. She just asked if Xiao Jinzhi's surrender to the bandit went smoothly, and then mentioned in a casual manner that she had a distant relative who helped him a little, and hoped that she could send him off. Leave, she has agreed.

After writing the letter, Chu Huanyan dried the ink and called out the secret guard. She wanted him to send it immediately, but after thinking about it, she took the letter back, opened the fire folder and burned it clean.

After leaving the Zen room, Chu Huanyan went to ask for a peace talisman and asked the secret guard to see Xiao Jinzhi in the name of sending a peace talisman and bring a message at the same time.

Although she had deliberately provoked Xiao Rongxuan before, the other party would not attack Xiao Jin rashly, but he might not send someone to keep a close eye on him.

In addition, Emperor Xiao may not be unprepared. If the letter fails to reach Xiao Jin's hands but is intercepted by others, even if Jiang Zhou is not mentioned in the letter, it may not arouse suspicion. It is most appropriate to let people pass on oral messages.

After all, the secret guards following him were all arranged by Xiao Jinzhi himself, so there was no need to talk about his trustworthiness. And if it's just a peace charm, it won't easily arouse suspicion and prying eyes.

He went outside the temple on purpose, and in front of several passing female relatives, he told the secret guard again that he had personally requested the peace charm and must deliver it before Chu Huanyan left the temple and went down the mountain.

When she arrived at the bottom of the mountain, Princess Rongchang's carriage had disappeared and she had already left.

Back at the Hou Mansion, Chu Huanyan began to secretly plan to send Jiang Zhou away.

Xiao Jinzhi left enough manpower behind before leaving. It would not be difficult to arrange a secret route to help Jiang Zhou conceal his whereabouts.

The difficulty is that Jiang Zhou is the face of Princess Rongchang's mansion after all. If he disappears rashly, Princess Rongchang will definitely trace him. And once the commotion breaks out, it may arouse suspicion, which is not good.

Also, although the secret guard said after investigation that no one was found staring at the Jiang Mansion and the Jiang Family Courtyard, Chu Huanyan still felt uneasy.

After thinking about it, she decided to send someone to observe secretly.

Three days later at noon, Xian Yue walked into the room and handed the note in her hand to Chu Huanyan.

"Miss, when this slave was just on the street, a little beggar came to her."

Chu Huanyan took it and looked at it. It read: The first day of February is the death anniversary of Princess Rongchang and her mother-in-law.

"It seems that Jiang Zhou can't wait any longer." Chu Huanyan frowned and spoke.

According to the rules, on the day of her death, Princess Rongchang would go to the royal temple in person to burn incense and worship. It would take at least a day, and she would not bring her face with her. It was indeed a good opportunity to send her away quietly.

However, it was only a few days before the first day of February. Although the route and escort manpower had been arranged, she had not yet fully thought about how to appease Princess Rongchang.

"Miss, do we need to reply to Jiang Zhou?" Xian Yue asked.

Chu Huanyan looked down at the note in her hand. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Wait a minute. Let's go see someone first."

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