"Then Daddy, do you know why Xin Zizhao's father didn't marry Sima Tianhai's daughter? Why did Sima Yongheng end up wandering outside alone? Also, why doesn't Sima Baolan go back to the general's mansion?" Wei Shuxuan bombarded Ge Long'an with a series of questions.
"Ouch, my dear daughter, you've asked so many questions all at once. How can I answer you?" Ge Long'an felt a bit helpless upon hearing Wei Shuxuan's questions. "The Yu Long Kingdom and the Qiang Feng Kingdom are enemies. How could they ever become in - laws? Sima Tianhai would never agree to let his daughter marry the emperor of the Yu Long Kingdom."
"That makes sense. But then why doesn't Sima Baolan go home?"
"Sima Tianhai refused the marriage, but Sima Baolan was pregnant and didn't want to abort the baby. Sima Tianhai got so angry that he drove her away. Sima Tianhai's daughter is a stubborn person. Since she wasn't allowed to go back, she just stayed outside and cut off all ties with the heartless Sima Tianhai."
"By the way, Daddy, how do you know all these details?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Ge Long'an curiously.
"Of course I know. Zhu Yun himself told me. Zhu Yun once wanted to bring Sima Baolan back to the palace to take good care of her. But Sima Baolan refused because she was not officially married and didn't think it was proper to enter the palace with Zhu Yun. Then she left the capital alone. After that, Zhu Yun could never find her again."
"Is Zhu Yun Xin Zizhao's father's name?"
"Yes, his name is Xin Zhuyun."
The sky was gradually getting dark. Xin Shang looked around. They were in the forest. As the night fell, the fog in the forest became thicker. "My lord, it's already dark. If we continue walking, we don't know what kind of danger we might encounter."
Xin Zizhao looked up. It was indeed getting dark, and there might be wild beasts in the forest. "Then find an open space and stop. We'll rest for the night and continue our journey tomorrow. Thank you all for your hard work."
At this time, Xin Zizhao was less than two days' journey away from Baolan Town.
In the palace.
Xin Yeheng learned from Qi Ha'er that Xin Zizhao had left the capital. He never thought that Xin Zizhao would leave the palace directly for Sister Xuan. It was obvious that Xin Zizhao had already given up the throne. If he took this opportunity to seize the throne and then trap Qi Ha'er and his group like fish in a jar, when Xin Zizhao and Sister Xuan came back, he could return the throne to them.
"Little Heng, I'm back."
Every time this happened, Xin Yeheng felt like it was a nightmare. He was afraid of getting along with Qi Ha'er, fearing that Qi Ha'er would find out that he was no longer under control.
Qi Ha'er sat down beside Xin Yeheng with a smile. "Finally, the general has transported all the death - soldiers here. Once the heavy weapons arrive, we can act and capture the Yu Long Kingdom in one fell swoop."
"Yes."
Xin Yeheng's calm voice made Qi Ha'er a bit dissatisfied. "Tsk tsk tsk, it seems I still need to practice my control technique well. This is no fun at all."
These words were like a landmine buried underground. Xin Yeheng never knew when this landmine would explode. He was really fed up with this nerve - wracking life. However, based on the current situation, he still couldn't expose himself.
In the early - morning forest, there was a white mist. As the sun gradually rose, the thin sunlight dispelled the mist. Xin Zizhao heard a sound and opened his eyes. He saw a snow - white pigeon standing on his chest. He sat up, picked up the carrier pigeon, and took off the note on its leg to read.
"My lord, what's wrong? Did something happen to Miss Xuan in the Qiang Feng Kingdom?" Xin Shang saw Xin Zizhao receive the note and nervously leaned over.
"No, don't worry. Xuan'er is fine. The secret guard there said she has returned to Baolan Town. Zi An is with her. She should have gone to the Qiang Feng Kingdom with Zi An..." Xin Zizhao turned to look at Xin Shang and the others. "Are you all up? Then let's set off."
"Yes, my lord."
After figuring out Sima Tianhai's real purpose, Wei Shuxuan thought about whether she should go back to the palace first. Because Xin Yeheng was going to collude with his uncle Sima Tianhai to seize everything in the Yu Long Kingdom. But the secret guard also told her that Xin Zizhao was on his way. If she went back now, she would miss Xin Zizhao. She didn't want to miss him, so she decided to stay where she was and wait for him.
Just as Wei Shuxuan was feeling troubled, she heard a knock on the door. "Miss, the breakfast you asked for is ready. Can I come in now?"
"Yes, come in."
As soon as the door opened, Wei Shuxuan saw Wei Wei coming in with a tray. "Miss, the plain noodles you asked for."
"I didn't order..." Just as Wei Shuxuan was about to object, she saw Wei Wei's lip - reading. Miss, don't eat such heavy - flavored food in the morning often. It's not good for your stomach.
"....Just put it down," Wei Shuxuan glanced at Wei Wei, feeling a bit helpless but still giving in. "Also, I need you to buy something for me."
Wei Shuxuan gave Wei Wei a look, silently telling him that Wei Wei, you don't have to pretend to be Zhang Er anymore. We're going back to the capital later, and you need to go back and help. Do you understand?
"Okay, miss."
Seeing Wei Wei nod in agreement, Wei Shuxuan started to eat the light plain noodles. However, today was destined to be an eventful day for her.
Just after lunch, Wei Shuxuan was taking a nap in her room. In a daze, she heard a commotion downstairs. She didn't know what those people were discussing. She thought it was a bit noisy and wanted to get up to close the window. But someone was knocking on her door outside the room. "Who is it?"
Just as she closed the window, Wei Shuxuan walked over to open the door. As soon as the door opened, she saw the person she had been missing standing outside. The drowsiness was scared away by this sight. She stared at the man in front of her with wide eyes. "Xin Zizhao, why did you come so soon?"
"Don't you miss me?" Xin Zizhao smiled slightly. That smile was like a snow lotus blooming in an iceberg, extremely beautiful.
"Of course I miss you. Come in quickly."
Xin Zizhao told Xin Shang and the others to wait outside. He followed Wei Shuxuan into the room and saw the messy bedding on the bed. "Were you taking a nap?"
"Yes. I was just bored anyway. I originally wanted to go back to the palace, but I learned that you were on your way, so I stayed here to wait for you. I have something to tell you."