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Wen Qingzhi looked at Feng Yunxiao blankly. After the light in her eyes gathered again, she pushed his hand away and moved to the side.

She moved to the back, feeling very regretful for her absent-minded behavior.

"I am fine."

Feng Yunxiao retracted his gaze and said, "Hmm," "Many years ago, when I was traveling, I accidentally lost my way in a forest. I ended up in a valley by mistake. It was close to a water source and the land was fertile, making it a good place to live in seclusion."

"That valley is surrounded by green forests. There's a thin mist in the forest in the morning and evening, making it easy to get lost. If you go in and don't come out often, there won't be any danger."

Hearing this, Wen Qingzhi knew that this was an easy solution.

There are fertile fields near the mountains and rivers, and once the people from the palace arrive, they can live a normal life there. With fog surrounding the perimeter, no one can easily find it. By then, with more traps built around the perimeter, a secluded life might not be a bad thing.

"After we go out and deal with the matter in Xiling, Your Highness will definitely lead the way to see the place you mentioned."

"Once the matter of Xiling is resolved, there will be no more opportunities."

"..."

The meaning of his words is very simple, it is literal.

If I really go to Xiling first and then go back to make arrangements, it will be too late for anything.

"Then... after we get out, you and I will act separately? You go to Xiling, and I'll go back and make arrangements."

Feng Yunxiao said, "After we get out, I'll take you to the valley to check the situation. Then you can go back quietly and secretly arrange for the evacuation of everyone."

"Remember, don't let anyone else find out. Otherwise... you won't be able to save anyone."

Wen Qingzhi naturally understood this principle.

She is now on the same page with Feng Yunxiao. If she appears openly in the capital, Feng Yunsu and others will be alerted immediately.

"I understand what you mean. But, if you take me to find that valley after we get out, will that delay the rescue of Xiling?"

"Ah!"

Feng Yunxiao suddenly sneered, "Do you really think something will happen in Xiling? If it's really as serious as the imperial edict says, they won't attack me on my way there, but when I return to the capital."

"Since they did this, it means that either Xiling is fine, or they are already prepared and confident enough to have someone else take over."

"So, no problem."

What he said made sense, and Wen Qingzhi nodded. "Okay, let's do as you say. Three days later, we'll go out and find a way to leave the sea."

Three days is the limit for them to disappear.

It would take a lot of time to go back and forth between the capital and Xiling. They had to return to the capital to arrange everything before the Xiling issue was resolved, and then follow Feng Junxiao to Xiling.

It’s easy to say, but I don’t know how difficult it is to do.

Three days later.

Wen Qingzhi found a kayak in the space. The two used it to appear on the sea. They drifted for nearly a day and were rescued when they met a merchant ship heading to the capital.

Before being rescued, Wen Qingzhi put a lifebuoy on her and Feng Yunxiao and lied to cover up these things.

They originally thought that Feng Yunxiao's identity would be exposed, but unexpectedly it was a merchant ship from a neighboring country. They had only heard of Feng Yunxiao's notoriety but had never seen Feng Yunxiao's true face.

Therefore, Wen Qingzhi and Feng Yunxiao were a couple of merchants who were robbed when they went to Xiling City to sell goods.

The owner of the merchant ship was a woman who felt sympathy for the two men after hearing about their plight. She not only gave them new clothes but also allowed them to travel to the capital on her ship.

The two of them planned to take a ride on the boat, so they didn't refuse.

The merchant ship was loaded with valuable silks, jewellery and other valuables. The owner's surname was Jiang, and his given name was Yaoyao. He was a merchant from a small country next to the Beiming Kingdom.

"I remember that their place is close to the sea and rich in various fish and pearls. Most of the pearls in the North Sea come from there."

In the room, Feng Yunxiao explained to Wen Qingzhi.

"But when I came in, I saw a lot of silk on the boat. Could it be that she traded it from someone else?"

"That's how it should be."

"I just heard some scary talk on their boat. They seem to be sailing from Xiling. Should I go and ask about the current situation in Xiling?"

"No need."

Feng Yunxiao said, "Since they were able to come over there safely and they seem to be in good spirits, it is enough to prove that Xiling is fine."

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, "This game of chess caught me off guard."

Wen Qingzhi didn't say much. She glanced at the gray sky outside and said, "Don't think too much these days. Your injuries haven't healed yet, so rest for a while."

The two of them called each other husband and wife all the way, and when they got off the boat, the shopkeeper even gave Wen Qingzhi two pieces of jewelry.

The two got off the boat at Linjiang, and Feng Yunxiao said that the valley was very close to Linjiang.

Linjiang is located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River from Beijing. It has a pleasant climate and is considered spring-like all year round. Wen Qingzhi fell in love with Linjiang after arriving there.

“The trees here are still green, it’s really beautiful.”

The lush greenery exudes infinite vitality, making Wen Qingzhi happy.

"Yes."

Feng Junxiao rented a carriage with her, and he personally drove her to find the valley. On the way, Wen Qingzhi curiously asked him how he could remember it so clearly.

Feng Yunxiao said that when he was injured before, he almost died. Finally, Zhang Ye and his team found this valley to recuperate, and it took them half a year to recover. During this time, he sent people to investigate several times how to escape the fog and find the trick.

After he explained the trick to Wen Qingzhi, she understood it, which was actually to identify the direction. But once you enter the fog, the first thing that happens is that you get lost.

After thinking about it, she took out a compass and handed it to Feng Yunxiao, "This is called a compass."

After she told Feng Junxiao how to use it, a look of surprise flashed across Feng Junxiao's face, but he also looked at her with more admiration.

The two of them walked for three days before reaching this remote mountain forest. There was no path inside, and it was already afternoon when they arrived. The fog was so thick that they couldn't see anything clearly.

Wen Qingzhi used a flashlight to illuminate the area, but the visible range was limited.

Feng Junxiao watched her take out one strange thing after another, and out of curiosity, he asked for one of each.

The wet feeling made Wen Qingzhi feel very uncomfortable. The loose hair on her forehead was wet and stuck to her forehead.

She glanced at Feng Junxiao, who wasn't looking much better either.

"Are you feeling well?"

Thinking that Feng Junxiao had not recovered yet, Wen Qingzhi couldn't help but remind him.

"It's okay. It will take at least one night to find it."

This forest has existed since previous dynasties, but few people have explored it. Therefore, the forest is lush with trees and overgrown with weeds, making it difficult to walk.

"No beasts?"

"There are no ferocious beasts, but there are some wild game. Oh, and there are also snakes, most of which are not poisonous."

"There shouldn't be no ferocious beasts in this primeval forest. There must be something in there that's frightening them, or making it impossible for them to survive."