"After all, this is the Northern Land, as long as they don't leave the Northern Land, the Emperor can't do anything to them—it's only a matter of time before they turn against him."
Holding this thought, Mei Hanqing and Yuan Yanzhao felt no psychological burden as they penned a resignation memorial to the Emperor.
Eunuch De hurried along with the Emperor's decree, not dallying despite not having to rush and endure the hardships of traveling outdoors. After all, those who could get by in the palace were all sly old foxes, and Eunuch Miao's injuries upon returning from the Northern Land had served as a warning to him.
Though he had fared well in the palace, he wasn't quite up to Eunuch Miao's level. Even Eunuch Miao didn't fare well against Prince Ling, so what could little Dezi do?
However, even though he was worried and wanted to delay, he wasn't foolish. Since he had to get by in the presence of the Emperor, any delay on the road would cost him his head upon his return.
