Ji Feiyu never expected that the Second Prince had such a background. When she looked at him again, she didn't dislike him as much. She just felt that fate played cruel tricks on people.
Ji Feiyu said, "If you don't start a rebellion, wouldn't it be good to be a carefree prince on the grassland?"
The Second Prince's eyes turned cold. He shook his head and said, "No, my mother and I have suffered too much humiliation. If I don't take action, my future will only be more difficult. Now that there's a chance, why not fight for it?"
Ji Feiyu sighed, thinking about the chance he mentioned. "Since ancient times, the path to seizing power has never been easy. There are many hardships that are unknown. Since the Second Prince has made up his mind, I can understand your actions during this period. But this path will surely lead to bloodshed. I hope the Second Prince will think twice."
The Second Prince looked at the bright moon in the sky. His eyes were as clear as the moonlight. He said, "I've been practicing horse - riding and archery hard since I was a child, hoping that the Khan would notice and praise me. But I could never outshine my elder brother. Then I found that I was better at reading and writing than him, so I studied hard, expecting to be eloquent and gain the Khan's other kind of recognition. But the Khan still never praised me. I also wanted a father - son relationship full of love, but the Khan has always been distant from me. Even when he saw others bullying me, he just told me to stand up on my own and become a strong man. Later, I realized that in this place, the strong rule. This is my home, and I don't want to see it bathed in blood. So all I aim for is just one person. If I don't act against him, as you can see from today's situation, his subordinates can pick on me at will. If I stop tolerating them in the future, I will surely become his thorn in the side and he will try to get rid of me. If I don't take action, I will either live a life of humiliation or die."
As the saying goes, two tigers cannot coexist on one mountain. It seems that this struggle is inevitable. But why did the Second Prince tell her all this tonight? Was it an attempt to win her over?
Ji Feiyu sighed softly and asked, "Does it mean that since I've heard the Second Prince's story tonight, I can no longer stay out of the muddy waters of Beihan?"
The Second Prince said, "Why would Brother Yu think so? After tonight, our friendship has deepened. If Brother Yu wants to stay out of this matter from now on, you can leave Beihan right away. I will never stop you."
Ji Feiyu was a bit surprised. She asked, "The Second Prince is so sincere. I, Yu Di, am deeply touched. But if I want to leave, can I take that woman with me? Do you still remember the item from my master's sect that I mentioned?"
The Second Prince said, "I'm afraid that's not possible. She is a crucial pawn in this battle of mine. But after the matter is settled, I can allow you to take her away."
It would be too late to wait until after the matter was settled. Ji Feiyu had already smelled the danger in Beihan. She wanted to leave right away. She wasn't the kind of person who liked to get involved in big affairs. But that woman had become a stumbling - block for her. It was not good for someone to act in her guise. If the real person didn't solve the problem, who would?
Ji Feiyu had no choice but to say, "I'd better stay for now and see if there's anything I can do to help the Second Prince."
When the Second Prince heard this, a smile appeared on his lips. He patted Ji Feiyu on the shoulder and said, "I knew Brother Yu wouldn't leave me alone here."
Ji Feiyu wasn't used to physical contact with others. She removed his hand and said, "There are also power struggles in my master's sect, but compared with the Second Prince's situation, they are much less thrilling. I can understand the Second Prince's choice. As long as you don't drag others into trouble, you are still worthy of being my friend."
Ji Feiyu's words were meaningful. The Second Prince smiled upon hearing them and said, "Sometimes when one is deeply involved in a whirlpool, one has to go with the flow and is often out of one's own control. I don't want to drag others into trouble, but I can't prevent others from interfering. This forces me to step into this maze. Sometimes when the storm affects others, I can help you escape. Do you believe me or not?"
Ji Feiyu looked at the Second Prince. In the moonlight, he seemed less shrewd and more approachable. She smiled but didn't say a word. She just continued walking with him.
The Second Prince's words had a hidden meaning. Ji Feiyu was a bit confused and couldn't figure out the key point. But she understood one thing: this situation today was not created by him alone.
The situation in Beihan was indeed complex. Since that was the case, she had to quickly find out the identity of the woman in disguise and rescue her.
It was already late at night. The cold wind blew freely on the grassland at night. Accompanied by the gentle moonlight, the vast grassland was extremely quiet. Ji Feiyu and the Second Prince walked on it. The only sound was the rustling of their feet on the grass. The world was so vast, and people were so tiny. The maze had begun. Who could really stay out of it?
Under the same moonlight at this moment, Yong Yaxuan galloped northward on horseback with several of his trusted subordinates. They changed horses and took a rest at every post - station. They had already passed Liangcheng, but he still thought it was not fast enough, so he decided to travel at night today.
The further north they went, the colder the night wind became. Yong Yaxuan felt the strong wind and thought that Ji Feiyu should be sleeping soundly at this moment.
Just thinking about Ji Feiyu made his heart soften. Ji Feiyu was a heavy sleeper and could hardly be woken up. Such a person was a bit vulnerable when traveling outside. Now that she was alone in Beihan, a den of wolves and tigers, how could he rest assured? He had to hurry to Beihan as soon as possible.
The night wind roared. The sound of horses' hooves echoed across the land, leaving only clouds of dust behind.
At this time, Ji Feiyu followed the Second Prince back to the residence. She was extremely tired.
The Second Prince walked her to the door of her room and said, "I won't come to see you tomorrow. You should have a good rest. Thank you for accompanying me today."
Ji Feiyu said, "Thank the Second Prince for your mercy."
The Second Prince looked at her and smiled. As he watched her close the door, a look flashed in his eyes, as if he had made some decision.
Ji Feiyu casually washed up and then fell into a deep sleep.
She was so tired that she didn't dream all night.
When she woke up the next day, it was already afternoon. This was the first time she had such a sleeping pattern.
Since the Second Prince wouldn't come today, Ji Feiyu decided to take a stroll in the market. She found that the market in Beihan was deserted, which was completely different from that in Dayong. Then she remembered that there were only a large number of merchants and a bustling scene in Beihan on market days. She couldn't help sighing that Dayong was better. She thought of the imperial city of Dayong, where business was prosperous and one could buy anything at any time. No wonder neighboring countries were jealous.
As Ji Feiyu was strolling around, she came to the villa where the woman was again. What should she do? This place still had a fatal attraction for her. Even though she knew it was dangerous, she couldn't help herself.
The Second Prince had strengthened the guards here, but Ji Feiyu had a token of the Second Prince's. She had taken it from the Second Prince when they were in close contact in the low - lying woods yesterday.
So she managed to enter the villa smoothly.
When the woman saw her come in, she was a bit surprised and asked, "Sir, how did you manage to do this?"
Ji Feiyu said, "I think it's dangerous in Beihan. I still have to take you away." She planned to take her away and then slowly find out her identity.
But the woman said, "If you really want to save me, there is a way."
"What way?"
"Come closer and I'll tell you."