In early October, the weather was already chilly and a ship set out from the Yuan River.

The cargo ship heading towards Jinghe Ferry broke through the waves and headed north.

Cui Rongrong stood on the deck, the early winter river breeze blowing on her face, making her limbs feel cold.

Today, the Cui family returned home after a great victory on the frontier, taking the most prosperous waterway in Bian Tang, and the officials and people along the way lined up to welcome them, making them the most popular... Reencountering such a glorious moment, Cui Rong felt as if she were in another world. If she hadn't been wearing a thick fur coat, she would have thought she was still in the freezing dungeon.

"Miss, after passing Yangzhou, Shengjing is just around the corner." The maid Caiyun said excitedly.

"Have we reached Yangzhou so soon?"

"Yes, and I heard that today is the day when the prince returns to the capital after a year of mourning. Maybe we can meet him." Caiyun said, her face filled with the longing smile unique to young girls.

Cui Rong's expression suddenly turned cold as ice.

Thirty years in the Southern Kingdom, the prince returned to the capital after the mourning period was over, but was ambushed in the waters of Yangzhou. It was at that time that the Cui family who was passing by rescued Song Yanyi.

That was also her first encounter with Song Yanyi, and the tragic prelude to the first meeting of the man she was engaged to... He took advantage of her family's sacrifices and stepped towards the pinnacle of imperial power step by step.

Father, mother, and her dearest sister...

No one was spared and all suffered from the misfortune.

Zhao Xianer, the daughter of the Zhao family and her close friend, suddenly became her husband's wife.

The secret guard she carefully trained turned out to be the "loyal dog" buried by her good friend.

She did not blame anyone else for these things, but only blamed herself for not being able to judge people well.

Fortunately, she got a second chance.

At this moment, she was only sixteen years old and was only the future Crown Princess who was engaged to Song Yanyi.

Everything can still be salvaged...

This time, she vowed not to repeat the same mistake.

"Miss, what's wrong with you? You don't look well."

Caiyun looked at Cui Rongrong's pale face and asked worriedly.

Cui Rong went straight down the deck, crossed the corridor and entered the main cabin.

A middle-aged man was playing with an ancient sword and couldn't let it go.

Noticing the movement, he quickly looked up, with a look of surprise on his face, "Ah Huan?"

Cui Rong calmed down and said, "Father, although Yangzhou seems peaceful, the frequent transportation in recent days will inevitably attract people's covetousness. I would like to borrow ten death warriors from father to explore the surrounding environment."

Cui Min's complicated eyes fell on his daughter, and finally turned into a loving smile, "Okay, all up to you, I will arrange ten guards immediately."

"No, father, I need death warriors." Her eyes became more determined.

Cui Min hesitated for a moment, then agreed, "Okay, go find Chengwu in person and tell him it was my order."

Cui Rong smiled in relief, "I'll go talk to Brother Chengwu right away."

After she finished speaking, she bowed and took her leave, then hurried down to the bottom of the boat and found Cheng Wu.

Chengwu was the deputy general promoted by his father Cui Min. Upon hearing that Cui Rongrong's words came from Cui Min, he immediately assigned ten death warriors to her.

Cui Rong led the ten assassins into the secret cabin.

The dim oil lamp flickered, illuminating everyone's faces.

These assassins looked at the young lady in front of them. Although she had been fighting with her parents since she was a child, she was closely protected. Her fair and flawless face was no less beautiful than any rich lady living in the capital.

Cui Rong looked at everyone with a sharp gaze, "Today, I have something to ask of you. This matter must be kept secret. Everyone knows the rules of the Cui family. We will never treat anyone unfairly."

The majesty she exuded instantly calmed the originally slightly impetuous assassins.

"Please give your orders, young lady."

Cui Rongrong's beautiful face revealed a resolute look, "This time, I want you to assassinate the crown prince."

After the words were spoken, the room fell into silence and everyone gasped.

……

Song Yanyi suddenly sat up from the bed, breathing rapidly, with cold sweat oozing from his forehead.

Seeing this, the personal guard beside him rushed to the bedside and said, "Your Highness, are you having a nightmare again? How about we go find a doctor among the common people to take a look?"

Song Yanyi's face turned pale. He grabbed Mo Yi's hand and said firmly, "No need."

Mo Yi's eyes were full of pity.

Ever since His Majesty ordered the Crown Prince to mourn at the Imperial Mausoleum, there have been many rumors in the court that the Crown Prince is no longer in glory. It goes without saying that he was suddenly recalled to the capital, and the dangers are great. Even finding a doctor requires extreme caution.

Song Yanyi looked around, then looked at the river view outside the window, "We've arrived in Yangzhou..."

Mo Yi responded, "Yes, we have arrived in Yangzhou."

Song Yanyi's heartbeat gradually calmed down, but there were still bloodshot in his eyes.

At this moment, a cry of surprise came from outside, "There's an assassin!"

In an instant, several men in black rushed in.

Mo Yi reacted quickly and shouted, "Your Highness, run away!"

But Song Yanyi stood still and drew out his sword.

"Your Highness?" Mo was surprised to see that Song Yanyi was unmoved.

Song Yanyi's eyes flashed with determination: "Don't worry, someone will come to rescue us."

Mo Yi blurted out: "Who will come?"

But the only answer he got was silence.

Song Yanyi resisted wave after wave of attacks, but realized that there were more assassins this time than he remembered, and his face became solemn.

The manpower here is gradually running out.

Mo Yi tightly grasped Song Yanyi's hand: "Your Highness, let's retreat!"

Song Yanyi turned the sword slightly, blood splashed on his face, "Wait a little longer."

Mo Yi looked embarrassed, not understanding why His Highness insisted, as if he was waiting for something.

"Your Highness, we can't wait any longer!"

Mo Yi didn't give any time for explanation, dragged Song Yanyi out of the window and escaped.

at the same time.

The Cui family and their entourage landed in Yangzhou, changed to a horse-drawn carriage, and soon arrived at the gate of Shengjing.

Inside the car, Cui Rong suddenly opened her eyes, holding tightly in her hand the note that had just been sent by carrier pigeon.

She slowly unfolded the note and saw only a few words on it:

——The fish is out of the net.

Cui Rong's eyes were cold and her emotions did not fluctuate.

Then she crumpled up the note and let it fly away in the wind.

At this time, the curtain was lifted, and Caiyun smiled softly, "Miss, please get off the car quickly! The Cui family is waiting outside."

When Cui Rong heard “the family is waiting”, her nose felt sore.

Ten years have passed and everything has changed.

Reborn in this life, she vowed not to let her family make the same mistake again.

"Let's get off." Her voice was slightly hoarse, and she stepped out of the car with the help of Caiyun.

Cui Min's victory in the northern expedition resolved the border troubles that had plagued Bian Tang for many years.

There was a surge of people inside and outside Shengjing, all of whom came to welcome them.

Cui Rongrong looked at the sea of ​​people. The Cui family members were standing outside the city gate waiting.

The Cui family is divided into three branches, with Cui Min being the eldest. As the Marquis of Ding'an, he has led troops to resist the enemy and stabilize the border for many years.

The second son, Cui Qian, was born into an official family and was in charge of the Ministry of Justice.

The youngest son, Cui Song, held an idle position.

The three brothers each have their own family, and Cui Rong, the eldest daughter of the eldest son, is also the oldest daughter in the family. She has been engaged to the prince since she was a child.

The Cui family seemed to have become a trump card in the prince's hand.

That year, the prince made a slip of the tongue and angered His Majesty, and was punished to guard the imperial mausoleum.

The eldest son of the Cui family and his family were also sent to the northern border to guard the territory.

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