The night had deepened into the fifth watch.
Upon learning that Yi Yao and the others were not in the mansion, Chen Mo knew they had moved to a prearranged safe location through the tunnel.
Chen Mo informed Gao Zheng of the location, instructing him to bring Yi Yao and the others back.
The Inner City had already fallen; the major event was accomplished.
No need to hide or conceal any longer.
With a surge of joy, Gao Zheng responded affirmatively, recalling once how he was just a minor Deputy Captain in the Eastern Capital, never imagining such a day would come.
Not long after Gao Zheng left, Xu Dabang came to report that the commander had sent someone.
Xiao Teng's envoy handed Chen Mo a secret letter.
After reading the contents, Chen Mo crumpled it into a ball and burned it with Taiyi Divine Fire, then loudly commanded, "Pass down the order to welcome the new emperor at the Crown Prince's Mansion. Any resistance shall be killed without mercy."
"Dabang, bring my horse."
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