Baili Zhao's eyes showed deep sorrow: "When I was little, I loved eating grapes the most. The queen ordered people to bring me the biggest and most beautiful grapes. At that time, I was filled with joy, but I never expected that the grapes were poisoned."

"That day, I almost stepped into the gates of hell. It was the elderly maid next to me who risked her life and begged the imperial physician on her knees. Afterwards, when the queen found out that I was not dead, she hanged her to death."

"The queen has always pretended to be a loving mother. If I hadn't investigated secretly, I would have been deceived by her illusion for the rest of my life. It seems that no one around me has ever had a good ending."

Jiang Nianwei felt distressed at this moment. At this moment, he was no longer the high and mighty prince, nor the indomitable god of war on the battlefield, but just an extremely fragile soul.

"I have never told anyone about this past, but today I want to tell you how dangerous it would be to stay with me. I don't want you to get into trouble."

He never dared to fall in love easily, nor would he have any contact with any woman, but Sanniang was an exception.

From the beginning, she seemed to have captured his heart.

Jiang Nianwei's eyes were gentle, "I'm not afraid of these things. Everything depends on human efforts. As long as you have the will, there is nothing you can't do."

At this moment Jiang Nianwei had made up her mind that some people should pay the price for their actions.

Baili Zhao shook his head in melancholy, and stretched out his hand to play with a strand of her hair. "You are not afraid, but I am worried. Now the capital has sent a secret letter asking me to leave immediately, but it is very likely that I will not receive a reward, but a Hongmen Banquet from which I will never return."

"Hongmen Banquet? If the enemy comes, we will stop him; if the water comes, we will block it with earth!"

During the time he lost his memory, he didn't know how many changes had taken place in the court, and some things were no longer under his control.

Baili Zhao paused and continued, "Speaking of which, the list you gave me did help a lot, but when I return to the court, there will definitely be many people who want to kill me. I can't let you get involved. After I finish everything, I will go back to Yazhou to find you, okay?"

This was the most appropriate solution he could think of.

Jiang Nianwei remained silent and did not answer, but she didn't know that she had already started planning everything in her heart.

"Can I go back to the capital with you?"

Baili Zhao's expression became more solemn: "Today's sudden appearance of an assassin, the real culprit behind it is definitely not from the Mu Kingdom, it is very likely that it is someone in the court."

Her suspicions were confirmed at this moment, and a chill ran down her spine. Today's danger was indeed serious.

But at the same time, he noticed something was wrong, "How do you know about this?"

After all, she had never revealed this to Baili Zhao.

Baili Zhao's eyes dimmed slightly, and he could only reluctantly admit, "I heard that you guys sneaked out to play, and I was really worried about you, so I secretly followed you. That Ah Bei is really good at fighting."

She covered her mouth and chuckled, "The prince at that time really said one thing and meant another."

"Originally I wanted to return to Yazhou, but now I want to go to the capital with you for three reasons: First, the old case of the Jiang family and the mystery of their exile are like a thorn in my heart. I want to find the person who framed us and take revenge; second, I need to personally handle some matters of the Jing family business; third, it is also by chance that I promised a woman to take her to the capital to find her lost relatives, and this trip to the capital is just on the way."

Baili Zhao's heart trembled: "I have a vague idea of ​​who is behind the framing of the Jiang family. It should be the Crown Prince who secretly planned it. However, the Crown Prince has a huge influence and is the eldest son that my father values ​​the most... But please rest assured, Sanniang, one day, I will avenge you."

Jiang Nianwei actually already knew that the prince must be one of the masterminds behind this matter, and this trip to Beijing was to find a way to defeat the other party.

She would definitely take revenge herself.

"I hope you can help me with one more thing."

Baili Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this, and then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Just say it, I will do my best to help you achieve your wish."

"I hope you can send a team of people to Yazhou to protect the safety of my parents and relatives."

Only if they are safe can she give it a try.

"Don't worry, Sanniang. I have already sent someone there. When you said you wanted to go back to Yazhou, I..."

Before he could finish, Jiang Nianwei had already said, "You arranged for Yuwen Long to leave the secret guards and stay with me, is that right?"

Baili Zhao didn't expect that she would even notice this. "For him, getting rid of his identity as a secret guard is a good thing. I secretly sent a group of people to get them to Yazhou in advance. Your parents... have also done me a favor."

There was a lot of calculation between his parents. His mother had two children, but she only doted on the eldest son and hated him to the extreme.

His father had countless children, and Da Sheng practiced the system of primogeniture to the throne. Although he, the fifth prince, was the legitimate son, he was extremely inconspicuous at the beginning. If he had not shown his talent and attracted the attention of his father, he would not have been chosen to become the touchstone for the crown prince.

But Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jing were different. They were not his biological parents, but they gave him respect and care.

The time he spent in Yazhou was the happiest time of his life.

The two of them had been chatting for a stick of incense without realizing it. Jiang Nianwei hesitated for a moment, and finally kissed him on the forehead before leaving in a hurry.

Baili Zhao stood there in a daze, and it took him some time to react.

Seeing his master standing there expressionlessly for a long time, Zheng Changkong thought that he had been upset by something.

But in the end, all I saw was an extremely gentle smile slowly forming on the prince's stern lips.

Baili Zhao's fingers unconsciously stroked his forehead, where there was still a lingering warm touch, as deep as a brand, and there was also a tingling sensation.

This was the first time Sanniang took the initiative to kiss him, even though it was just on the forehead, it was enough to make him ecstatic.

……

Jiang Nianwei returned to the tent and told a few people about her plan, "I plan to go to the capital first. Are you willing to go with me?"

Taozhi still didn't understand, "Miss, we are all guilty. If we rashly go to the capital, wouldn't we be walking into a trap?"

"We will definitely have to disguise our identities and dress up. Prince Yu... that is, A Zhao will help us take care of everything and ensure that everything goes well. But you will have to work hard on the journey."

Taozhi shook her head repeatedly, "Following the young lady is not hard at all."

Shuangshuang also agreed, "Being with Sister Nianwei, I can see a lot of new things. I would like to go with you!"

Only the innocent Yuwen Long lost his position as a secret guard for nothing.

But he didn't worry for too long. The next morning, Jiang Nianwei officially hired him as a close bodyguard, paying him more than a secret guard. "From now on, you will cooperate with Shuangshuang and help me gather intelligence. Naturally, you will get some benefits!"

Naturally, Yuwen Long could only agree "reluctantly". The task was easier, the salary was higher, and the benefits were better, but he just stayed with Miss Jiang.

But on second thought, he decided to stay with the prince, as there would not be much difference from before.

Jiang Nianwei also discovered that the small group of soldiers led by Abei had left without leaving a single word.

In fact, she already had a vague feeling in her heart about Ah Bei's affection for her, but unfortunately, feelings cannot be forced.

With the help of the Red Fire Army, Youzhou quickly regained its former prosperity.

After the reinforcements arrived in Youzhou, it was time for the Red Fire Army to leave.

Baili Zhao looked at the leading Marquis An Ning with mixed feelings. Originally, Marquis An Ning was a neutral party, and there was peace between the two of them.

But as the eldest daughter of Marquis An Ning became the Crown Princess and joined the Crown Prince's faction, their stance naturally changed. Moreover, Marquis An Ning was originally sent to grab the credit.

Baili Zhao pretended that he had not recovered yet and acted like he was seriously ill in order to relax the other party's vigilance.

Marquis An Ning said politely: "Prince Yu has worked hard and made great contributions. After returning to the capital, you must rest well!"

Baili Zhao turned sideways, covered his mouth with his sleeve, and coughed a few times, as if he was about to cough up blood. He said weakly: "In this case, the safety of Yilan Pass will be entrusted to An Ning Hou. This king... cough cough..." A more violent cough interrupted his words. He suppressed his discomfort and looked into the distance with deep eyes. "I hope that An Ning Hou can defend the territory and protect our rivers and mountains. This king would like to thank him in advance."

Marquis An Ning looked at Prince Yu thoughtfully. This was the first time he saw Prince Yu without a mask. Who would have thought that under such a hideous mask there would be such a handsome appearance. However, the other party was too ill and he couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

Prince Yu is the most capable among all the princes, but it's a pity...

His daughter chose the prince, so they were destined to be on opposite sides.

That day, the Red Fire Army's cavalry set out on their return journey, raising a cloud of dust. Everyone in Youzhou City was reluctant to leave and poured out their forces just to see this iron-blooded army off, guarding the area.

The ancient road outside the city stretches endlessly until the end of the sight, and there are figures of people bidding farewell reluctantly.

The cries and calls intertwined into a song, echoing between heaven and earth. It seemed that even the wind carried a bit of sorrow, unable to bear to witness this farewell.

The people either held silk handkerchiefs with tears in their eyes, or knelt on the ground to see them off and pray for peace.

The child didn't understand the meaning, but followed the adults' example, waving his hands and muttering something, as if saying "take care".

Baili Zhao slowly turned around, his eyes piercing through the mountains, as if he wanted to take in the distant Youzhou City. He sighed and said, "Marquis An Ning, this man is loyal as iron and righteous as heaven. Even if he is under the command of the crown prince, he will surely be able to defend Youzhou and live up to the trust of this land."

Jiang Nianwei fell into silence. If one day, Marquis An Ning discovered that the "daughter" who had helped him with all her might and wanted to make up for past regrets was actually a fake, how would he feel?

Even if she told Marquis An Ning in person, he probably wouldn't believe it. Only by finding the flaws and revealing Meng Wanran's true face could her plan be completely defeated, and the prince would lose a great helper.

At this moment, a faint call was heard in the wind, and Baili Zhao saw Duan Yun riding a horse.

"A Zhao, after searching everywhere for you, I finally found you. But, why are you dressed like this?" Duan Yun's eyes wandered over Baili Zhao, who was wearing the prince's silver armor. He suddenly realized, "Could it be that you are Prince Yu?"

Baili Zhao smiled slightly: "Yes, I am Prince Yu. I have no choice but to hide this. I hope Brother Duan will forgive me."

Duan Yun's expression froze when he heard this. He was about to kneel down to show respect between the monarch and his subject, but Baili Zhao quickly held him up.

"Brother Duan, there is no need for us to express our gratitude. Such conventional etiquette is totally unnecessary.

Duan Yun turned around quickly, quietly took out a package from behind, handed it over respectfully with both hands, and said softly: "This is what Miss Jiang asked me to pass on to you."

Before he finished speaking, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye. He turned his head and saw Miss Jiang, sitting on the horse's back, looking at him with a gentle smile.

"Ms. Jiang... Miss Jiang, you are here too?" Duan Yun's words were filled with surprise and joy.

He was secretly annoyed in his heart, as he was usually in the cavalry camp and busy with military affairs.

He was really slow to think that Doctor Jiang, who was praised by everyone in the military camp for his extraordinary medical skills, was actually the same person as Miss Jiang.

Then he suddenly thought of the fact that he had been promoted several levels in a row, and he couldn't help but start to doubt, "Could it be that I was promoted to Cavalry Captain because of a backdoor? If so, I might as well be an unknown soldier."

Baili Zhao knew that he was honest, so he comforted him, "You are wrong. The reason why you can become a cavalry lieutenant is due to your own ability. I am not biased. You have earned it with your own strength. Don't worry too much."

Duan Yun finally felt relieved, and the two former friends finally recognized each other.

Baili Zhao looked at the thick package and felt warm in his heart when he thought that Sanniang had asked Duan Yun to bring it, even though it did reach his hands a little late.

He opened the package and what caught his eye were a few simple cotton coats and cotton shoes that felt unusually thick. There was even a purse thoughtfully prepared for him.

There was a letter hidden in the purse. Baili Zhao was about to open the envelope, but was stopped by Jiang Nianwei. "I am already by your side, why do you still want to read the letter? Why don't you just give it back to me?"

Baili Zhao smiled lightly and quietly hid the letter deep in his sleeves, his eyes flashing with cunning: "Now that it has fallen into my hands, how can I return it to you? If Sanniang really feels shy, I will wait until everyone is quiet before..."

Jiang Nianwei's cheeks flushed when she heard this, and her shame and anger were evident in her words. She said angrily, "Baili Zhao, how can you be so shameless! You are not allowed to read this letter!"

Baili Zhao quickly raised his hands in surrender, but a gentle smile hung on the corners of his mouth: "Okay, okay, how dare I disobey the madam's order?"

After saying this, he moved his fingertips lightly, and the letter turned into pieces of paper under his deft hands, floating in the wind.

Jiang Nianwei immediately smiled, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

The content of the letter was no longer appropriate now, and she didn't want Baili Zhao to see it again.

"I will treasure these cotton-padded clothes and shoes."

Although it was simple, he knew it was Sanniang's intention.

"It's up to you." Jiang Nianwei's lips curled up into a smile unconsciously.

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