After I disguised myself as a man, I became everyone's white moonlight

Chu Xi was used to Zhou Yichen's attitude towards her, so she didn't think anything of it. She smiled faintly, "Nothing, I'm sorry that I made Your Highness worried. It's Qi Bai's fault."

"I was careless this time. I'm glad you're okay." Zhou Yichen didn't think it was Chu Jiang's fault.

On the contrary, he ignored the group of bandits in Qingfeng Mountain. He thought they were just a group of ordinary bandits who only knew how to bully the common people. He never thought that they were so bold that they even dared to touch the disaster relief money of the imperial court.

All the people in the city were sent by Zhou Yichen to various villages to help build houses. If Chu Er had not asked his personal guards to come back and report, he would have been asked to wait for two hours. If he did not return within two hours, he would have asked Zhou Yichen to dispatch troops to attack Qingfeng Mountain.

Otherwise, Zhou Yichen would have been unable to sit still.

"I'm fine." Chu Xi had taken back his brocade clothes and put them on again. Although... it was a little dirty, he had no choice at that time. He couldn't just go back to the city wearing only his undershirt, right?

She felt somewhat uncomfortable wearing clothes that had been worn by others. The resistance in her heart made Chu Xi eager to go back to her room and change her clothes quickly.

"Your Highness, Rong Qingzhu, Tang Yuhuai and the others are in the back. Her Royal Highness the Princess is here too." Chu Xi explained.

Zhou Yichen was not surprised. He had called Chu Xi back to discuss this matter, but he did not expect that Chu Xi was robbed by the bandits before returning to Yunzhou City.

"I know that." He nodded.

What Chu Xi mainly wanted to say was not this, but another issue that she felt was more questionable.

"When I returned to the city, I felt that there were people hiding in the woods on the roadside. Now that I think about it, they should be waiting for His Highness in the city to send out troops so that they can ambush and catch them off guard."

"Okay, I get it. You can go back and change your clothes first." Zhou Yichen saw Chu Xi's discomfort and chuckled.

The robe had dust on it, other marks on it, and most importantly, blood stains on it.

Since Qi Bai was not the one who was injured, he must have been infected while killing the enemy.

After hearing what Zhou Yichen said, Chu Xi went back to her room to take a shower and change clothes without waiting for the Ninth Princess and the others to arrive.

She doesn't have any mysophobia, she just simply doesn't like it.

*

When Zhou Qingmin dismounted and arrived at the county magistrate's mansion, he saw his third brother waiting at the door. He stepped forward and saluted slightly, "I'm safe and sound, third brother."

"Get up." Although Zhou Yichen and Zhou Qingmin are brother and sister, and both are legitimate children, they are not born to the same mother after all.

The eighth prince is also a candidate for the throne. As the son of the queen, he is considered the legitimate son. He also has the full support of the Yao family. For many years, Zhou Yichen has always been a thorn in the eyes of the princes.

Whether from the perspective of his legitimate status or his personal talent and reputation, although Zhou Yichen is not favored by His Majesty, he is a good candidate for the future crown prince in the eyes of the people and court officials.

It was naturally impossible for Zhou Yichen to get close to Zhou Qingmin.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan." Rong Jinfeng and Tang Yuhuai jumped off their horses, took a few steps forward in tacit understanding, knelt on one knee, and saluted in unison.

"Stand up." Zhou Yichen did not have much emotion when facing two children from excellent families. He was indifferent to Zhou Qingmin and the same to them.

In the eyes of other princes, Rong Qingzhu and Tang Yuhuai, who are worth winning over, have always been popular.

Even the Eighth Prince would treat the two of them with courtesy.

But Zhou Yichen's attitude towards the two of them has not changed over the years.

Rong Qingzhu and Tang Yuhuai were used to it, so they just conveyed the emperor's order and took out the list of supplies they brought this time.

Regarding the burning of four carts of medicinal materials, Tang Yuhuai had previously asked a hundred Jinwu Guards to go to Yunzhou City in advance to inform Zhou Yichen, and Zhou Yichen already had an idea about it.

"Thank you for your hard work. Come, take them down to rest."

"Royal brother, Qi Bai..." Zhou Qingmin barely concealed her feelings for Chu Jiang.

"Ping'an, I have already told my father about your escape from the palace this time. If you don't want to implicate others, you'd better not look for Qi Bai again." Zhou Yichen glanced at Zhou Qingmin with a faint warning expression.

Zhou Yichen knows his father's methods better than anyone else. If he hates someone, he will not kill him. He will only destroy what the other person cares about bit by bit and finally break that person's pride.

The emperor doesn't like me, and he also doesn't like Qi Bai, who is his study partner. This safe trip to Yunzhou will become the emperor's best handle. When I return to Beijing... my father will most likely grant me marriage.

For others, an arranged marriage might be a good thing, but Zhou Yichen could see that Qi Bai didn't like Ping An, and he didn't want to let Qi Bai down.

People like Qi Bai should achieve great things and are destined to make a mark in history and be remembered forever, instead of being trapped in the capital and becoming a prince consort who cannot get involved in court affairs.

"Third brother." Zhou Qingmin wanted to say something, but saw Zhou Yichen's guards coming over, "Princess, please."

Zhou Qingmin bit her lip in frustration and could only follow her personal guards.

Although Rong Qingzhu and Tang Yuhuai witnessed this scene, neither of them said anything. After all, this was a private matter of the royal family and it was not their turn to interfere.

Zhou Yichen, "You guys go and rest first, I'll have someone take over the rest."

*

By the time Chu Xi finished showering and changing clothes, an incense stick of time had passed.

Chu Er came outside and knocked on the door, "Master, His Highness invites you to the main hall for dinner."

Chu Xi agreed. After a day of fighting, she was really tired. Eating was also a key issue. She hadn't eaten for a whole day.

Main hall.

When Chu Xi arrived, Rong Qingzhu and Tang Yuhuai, who had changed their clothes, were already sitting inside. Zhou Yichen was sitting at the very top. When he saw Chu Xi coming, he motioned for Chu Xi to sit next to him.

"here."

Rong Qingzhu and Tang Yuhuai sat at the back. The long table could seat eight people.

Zhou Qingmin arrived late. She changed into a light yellow skirt and combed her hair again without any hair accessories. All the things she had before were stolen by the bandits and she didn't get them back.

"Qi Bai." She saw Chu Xi's eyes light up and instinctively wanted to sit next to Chu Xi.

Zhou Yichen looked over first, glancing to his left, opposite Chu Xi, "Ping An, come and sit here."

Zhou Qingmin wanted to refuse, but when her eyes met Chu Xi and she thought of his relationship with the third brother, she obeyed.

"The situation in the city is special now. I can't hold a big welcoming banquet for you. I can only deal with it simply."

Rong Qingzhu and Tang Yuhuai quickly stood up and said they dared not.

Zhou Yichen had already learned from other people what Chu Xi and the others had encountered, so he smiled softly while eating.

"Qi Bai has made a great contribution this time. If it weren't for your quick response and letting Chu Er lead the troops to Qingfeng Mountain, I'm afraid this matter would not have been resolved so quickly. I will write a memorial to His Majesty and ask for credit for you."

Chu Xi knew what Zhou Yichen meant. He said this not just for her, but specifically for Tang Yuhuai and Rong Qingzhu.

"Your Highness is wise." Tang Yuhuai was not dissatisfied at all. He enthusiastically recounted everything Chu Xi had done at that time.

"If Qibai had not appeared and saved the situation, the relief funds would have been destroyed, and I would have died a thousand times and never been able to atone for my sins."