The imperial concubine left with a very bad look on her face, and the armor in her hands was about to break, but what could she do? Her family background made her noble, but it was also a shackle.

If the emperor is truly angered, the Zhao family will only gradually fall...

As soon as the news of the princess's wedding ceremony came out, the capital was full of gossips, some of which were marginal, while others were so outrageous that even Lin Zhiyi would be furious when she heard about it.

She knew that the capital city was not peaceful recently, so she simply stayed at home and avoided the limelight. However, she couldn't stand Xiao Tao's nagging and always told her what she had heard.

"County Lady, you don't know this. People are saying that Li Song's ancestors' graves are filled with smoke and his eyes are open. He actually pulled you up in Qingjiang, and this is how fate has come about."

"The Young Priest of Southern Xinjiang, whose status is far beyond Li Song's reach, actually married the County Lady! The two blows from the King of Yue were too light. They say the King of Yue only whipped a leg."

Xiao Tao described it vividly, with a playful expression on her face as she said, "People have even given Prince Yue a nickname. Although no one dares to say it openly, many people talk about it behind his back."

Lin Zhiyi's curiosity was piqued: "What is it?"

Xiao Tao whispered, "Call him Egg King."

"Pfft! Eggs? Sounds interesting. What's the meaning?"

"It means everything is lost. You don't know that when the King of Yue was a prince, he was so favored that he looked down on everyone. Even Your Majesty... was suppressed to the core."

"At that time, everyone thought the King of Yue was destined to ascend the throne. However, the late emperor ultimately passed the throne to Your Majesty. Your Majesty lived up to the late emperor's expectations and overturned the court with drastic measures. You crowned the fifth prince, who was the most popular among the emperors at the time, the King of Yue and granted him Yongzhou as his fiefdom."

Lin Zhiyi was not surprised at all. As for the male protagonist, no matter how low he is, there will be a day when he can turn things around.

This is also the reason why she never likes to go against the male and female protagonists. Even if she is proud for a while, she will definitely be miserable afterwards.

A maid came hurriedly over to report: "County Lady, Prince Yue is here."

Lin Zhiyi paused, stood up and walked towards the living room. What was coming could not be avoided, and she did not need to hide.

"Your Highness, your humble servant greets you."

The King of Yue was still wearing a black and gold robe, with an indescribable viciousness on his handsome face. It was obvious that he was not someone who was easy to get along with.

But now he was smiling, holding her wrist and lifting it up: "No need for formalities, Zhiyi has been in the capital for a while, and she has become polite to me. There is no need for this between you and me."

Lin Zhiyi smiled lightly: "Etiquette cannot be abolished, this is what people in the capital often say. Since I am in the capital, it is better for me to follow the local customs."

"Your Highness, the past cannot be retrieved. I cannot recall anything now. I only vaguely address you as your Highness, and know nothing else. I am already married, so it would be best if you do not dwell on something that is not true."

The King of Yue gave a look, and the others retreated. Xiao Tao hesitated: "County Princess..."

"No problem, you go down too."

"Yes, I will be guarding the door. If you need anything, please call me."

After everyone left, the King of Yue asked bluntly, "Is that maidservant Duanmu Qi's?"

"Yes, I do not want to divorce Li Song. Your Majesty forced my marriage to be with Princess Shun'an. I am blessed to be alive and I cherish this life very much."

Duanmu Yue laughed wickedly: "Help Shunan? It's just that he doesn't want Shunan to marry well and help me. Duanmu Qi is just like before, calculating everything. I'm surprised that he didn't die of exhaustion."

"Isn't it the same for the prince?" Lin Zhiyi asked naturally.

Duanmu Yue's expression changed slightly as he said, "I don't know why, but after meeting again, I felt that you were intentionally or unintentionally on His Majesty's side. When you said at the wedding banquet that the Emperor of Dayao wasn't me, were you deliberately trying to please His Majesty?"

"Yes, your majesty holds my life in your hands. I must learn to bow my head under someone else's roof. This is normal, isn't it?"

"If Your Majesty truly cares for me, then you should understand my current situation. If I truly abandon the Witchcraft Palace for Your Majesty, then I will be safest in the capital."

"Yongzhou is adjacent to the Southern Frontier. If I go back with Your Majesty, what difference would that make me face the enemy? Or is there something else going on here that Your Majesty hasn't made clear about my identity?"

Duanmu Yue smiled calmly, his expression calm. "How could that be? I've already revealed the identity of the young priest. What else can't I reveal?"

"You haven't recovered your memory yet, and you don't trust me, but it doesn't matter. I believe you could fall in love with me before, and if we get along again as strangers and the result is still the same, how about taking you to a horse race?"

Lin Zhiyi did not refuse: "Alright, if I can get in touch with you more, maybe I will be able to remember everything soon. Thank you for your help, Your Highness."

Duanmu Yue smiled and reached out to hold Lin Zhiyi's hand, but was avoided.

He wasn't angry either, but led the way with a smile on his face, as if he wasn't the one who broke people's legs...

Xiao Tao was furious when she saw her own county lady being abducted. She, a servant, couldn't stop it, but there must be someone who could, so she quickly spread the news.

The people of Dayao were open-minded, and even noble ladies were allowed to appear in public. Horses were an indispensable part of transportation, so almost everyone knew how to ride one.

Even though Lin Zhiyi had limited memory, he still climbed onto the horse with ease once he touched it.

It feels really good to squeeze the horse's belly and kick it, and then the horse gallops on the racecourse.

"Gee!" Duanmu Yue rode his horse closely beside her, and the two of them galloped side by side.

Today, Lin Zhiyi changed into a red riding suit, looking dashing and unrestrained, with a smile on her face. She really looks a good match for the surly King of Yue in black.

Xiao Tao squatted outside the stadium, chewing on the grass, secretly complaining about her own thoughts...

Two fierce horses chased after her. Xiao Tao was surprised. She knew that His Majesty would not be at ease. Haha, he actually came in person.

Seeing the Emperor and the Prime Minister appear, Duanmu Yue's eyes darkened slightly. Duanmu Qi seemed to care too much about Zhiyi. He just brought her out for fun, but he actually left the palace in person...

Before being caught up, King Yue raised his eyebrows and said, "Zhiyi, can you hurry up?"

Lin Zhiyi is not blind, so she can naturally see who is chasing her, but horse racing is all about speed, and she enjoys the speed and passion.

He immediately responded with a smile: "Why not? Go!"

Duanmu Yue laughed, whipped the horse hard, and galloped forward with Lin Zhiyi.

Duanmu Qi behind her had a stern expression on his face and was chasing closely behind her. When he turned a corner, he abandoned his horse and galloped away, his figure like a swimming dragon. In front of Lin Zhiyi's surprised gaze, he flew behind her and rode with her.

He held her completely in his arms and pulled the reins of the horse.

The horse raised its front hooves high and neighed, and after a moment it finally stopped running.

The King of Yue beside him had already rushed out because he was beaten too harshly. When he turned around again, he saw his good brother dismounting with Lin Zhiyi in his arms, holding her in front of him and scolding her.

The two of them stood very close to each other, their sleeves touching each other. Lin Zhiyi lowered her head, like a child who had made a mistake.

Duanmu Yue's anger gradually surged, but he still smiled and said, "Zhi Yi was brought out by my younger brother for fun. If Your Majesty has any dissatisfaction, you can just reprimand me."

The difference in how he described himself before and after shows that Duanmu Yue didn't really want to be scolded.

Duanmu Qi said bluntly, "The Yunhuang County Lady doesn't know martial arts, nor is she good at riding. It's easy for something to go wrong if she gallops so fast. Are you going to kill yourself by bringing people out here?"

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