Don't panic, nephew. I will take this pot of evil star.

As the New Year atmosphere grows stronger, the streets and alleys begin to be decorated with lights and lanterns, lucky bags are hung, and some shops close early.

People on the road were hurrying, but their faces were all filled with joy. Some children were playing and throwing snowballs on the roadside, and their laughter could be heard in every corner.

However, there was a gloomy atmosphere in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Two days ago, Feng Tianxu handled a shocking case that almost made the Prime Minister die of anger.

His eyes were silent as he listened quietly to the reply from his personal shadow guard. Just as he understood Feng Tianxu, Feng Tianxu also understood him quite well.

He did pawn some of his belongings, but he always exchanged them with local caravans. In this way, he would only go to the pawnshop to pawn the items after the caravans went to other places.

This back and forth greatly increased their searching time, and they might even easily go in the wrong direction.

After reporting the results of the past two days, the shadow guard lowered his head and waited for instructions.

Ning Nianqiao's face was filled with a blank expression as he sat there in a daze. Tianxu left, and that girl actually took him away!

Tianxu, you're not coming back?

She shed tears in confusion, then suddenly laughed softly, "Sure enough, that girl is a disaster! I warned her, I warned her!"

"Damn it, she really deserves to die! Lord Prime Minister, look at what she has done to Tianxu?" Ning Nianqiao cried madly.

The son she loved so much was missing. His soul was seduced away by a witch and he didn't even want his home anymore!

Feng Linshang's eyes stung with pain. "Take her away! Without my order, you are not allowed to step out of the door!"

"Prime Minister, Prime Minister, please go find Tianxu quickly, and get that witch..." The crying voice suddenly disappeared.

Feng Linshang pounded his chest. Why were they both so troublesome? What sin had he committed?

Due to the continuous heavy snow, Kang Jue was delayed for a long time on the road, and finally caught up with Mu Lan's team after seven days.

He held his breath with all his might, and after instructing Feng Tianxu on a series of operations, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Mu Lanxun's eyes were filled with coldness, and he said nothing.

Shangsi shuddered all over and immediately cleared the scene.

Ten days had passed since their last encounter with danger. Although Mu Mingyan injured his leg, fortunately it was only a superficial injury. After resting for five or six days, he could get out of bed and move around again.

Mu Fengze also appeared two days ago, interrupting Mu Mingyan's bold statement of digging three feet deep into the ground to find his second brother.

The group rested for another day, and when Kang Jue arrived at Qingshui Town, they had already set out for most of the day.

Qingshui Town is still two days' journey from Phoenix City on the border. When Kang Jue caught up, they were almost halfway there. In other words, they only have one more day's journey before someone from the border will come to pick them up.

"Master, the Phoenix City guards are ready. As long as we enter the Nanguan Mountain area, the escort will be completed."

Phoenix City is located to the east of Fufeng State, a small inland country with little strength and simple folk customs. It is sandwiched between Shangli and Chu State, and invisibly balances the relationship between the two countries.

Therefore, neither country had any intention of touching him. First, Fufeng was too small, and second, once they touched him, it would arouse the other party's vigilance, unless they wiped out Fufeng and the other side at once.

The State of Chu suffered a great loss for this a few years ago and has not yet recovered. It will not cause trouble for itself now.

Although Shangsi was clear about the relationship between his master and the princess, he did not understand it as well as Yuanri and Xia Feng who were by his side every day.

The news brought by Kang Jue was shocking, but as the person in charge of this escort, how could Mu Lanxun leave without permission?

"On the shangsi day, send someone to find the contact in Phoenix City and tell them to wait at the foot of Nanguan Mountain." Mu Lanxun glanced sideways in the direction where Kang Jue came from.

"Also, find someone you can trust to pretend to be Kang Jue and stay by your side." His lowered voice was filled with caution.

Shangsi nodded and quietly left the team.

Mu Fengze has become much more honest after this ordeal. That girl is indeed amazing. This ninth brother should have a better understanding of her, right?

"Ninth brother, did something happen to your sister-in-law?" He asked seriously with a serious face.

Ninth brother-in-law? Mu Lanxun's eyes twitched, and the look she gave him was as if the lake water that had entered his head had not yet been emptied.

"Do you need my help?" Mu Fengze ignored his mocking look and asked cautiously and seriously.

Mu Lanxun felt relieved for some reason. "It's nothing, don't worry. He was probably the one who caused all the trouble along the way. Be careful when you get back."

Mu Fengze followed his gaze and looked in one direction, feeling puzzled but not asking any more questions.

If it was really him who did it, why didn't he take action when he was in Chu State, but caused these little incidents when he was about to return?

By causing trouble in other countries, is he trying to put the Chu State on the spot?

It has to be said that Mu Fengze's casual complaint in his mind revealed the truth, but it was a pity that he didn't think in this direction at all.

"Second brother, if you trust me, check on his situation when you return home."

That guy has no support from his mother's family, nor does he enjoy the favor of Emperor Chu. He has always been a transparent figure in the secret reports sent back by the Chu Kingdom. How come so many things are related to him now?

Mu Fengze simply said "hmm". Strictly speaking, among the three of them, Mu Mingyan, Mu Lanxun and him, Mu Lanxun was the most honorable in terms of status. After all, his mother was second only to the Queen Mother.

He told Mu Mingyan that although his mother was still alive, she was just a minor concubine.

Not to mention Mu Mingyan. His mother had passed away many years ago, and he had long lost the qualifications to compete for the throne.

"Sir, someone is coming from Mu Lanxun's side." A note appeared in Mu Mingyan's carriage.

He unfolded the note, which briefly described the major events that had taken place in Ya'an City, including the backup plan he had kept.

He crumpled the note in his hand. Couldn't that girl see that a little maidservant dared to kill her master? She was so brave!

That kid was quite unrestrained and kidnapped a princess. It was really a big show. It's a pity that I couldn't see it with my own eyes.

He saw Mu Lanxun's gloomy expression clearly just now, and he felt so happy in his heart!

It's been a long journey, and his self-torture trick can at least disturb his vision for a while. His eyes wandered and he fiddled with the feathers on his cuffs.

Nearing Nanguan Mountain, Mu Lanxun looked up at the direction of Yuepan Lake where he had been in danger, and it was really sad to think about it.

He shook his head and smiled. It was only half a year, but it felt like a lifetime ago.

"Sir, Captain Shen Junjue of the Phoenix City Guard is here to pick us up." A tall and straight man stood in front of Mu Lanxun.

Shen Junjue, who was about twenty years old, led a team of twenty people and had been waiting at the foot of Nanguan Mountain for two hours.

These twenty men were lined up on both sides of the mountain road, wearing the same battle robes and holding long spears in their hands. Each of them was as straight as a spear, with bright eyes. At first glance, they were obviously capable generals in the army.

Mu Lanxun dismounted and clasped his fists, "General Shen, you've worked hard. Let's find a place to stay and rest for the night, and then go into the city tomorrow."

"Yes."

That night, Mu Lanxun was fully dressed and sat at the table, resting quietly with his eyes closed.

"Master." A hoarse voice woke up Mu Lanxun who was dozing off, and Kang Jue woke up.

Mu Lanxun opened her eyes and signaled him not to be polite. "Listen carefully, the escort of Phoenix City tomorrow is yours. Cooperate with Shangsi and return immediately after they leave the city."

Kang Jue's eyes fixed, knowing that he had to rush back to Ya'an City at night, "Master, the Prime Minister has also sent people, but His Majesty..."

Mu Lanxun nodded and said, "Given the Prime Minister's character, he will most likely not hide this matter from Your Majesty." But Feng Tianxu might not be able to resolve this peacefully this time, unless he has the ability to hide for his entire life without being found.

"If there is something that cannot be decided, you can trust Mu Fengze temporarily, and have less contact with Mu Mingyan." He gave the final instruction, raised his hand to put on a new face, and left quietly.

The mountain road was silent late at night. Mu Lan searched for about half an hour and finally saw a horse kicking its hooves behind a tree at the foot of the mountain.

"Gee!" The sound of a whip rang out at the edge of the valley, and a black dot gradually moved away.