The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

In August, the midday sun was still warm.

The flooded dikes of Changyong County now resemble winter.

Luo Jingqian emerged from behind Han Cuiyin. He hadn't expected the Third Prince to suddenly make a move and that he would be protected.

"Second Prince, we were just passing through. There's no need for you to be so aggressive."

Two cold-blooded men face off.

Luo Jingqian was slightly tall but rather thin, and the wide robes he wore made him look elegant.

The two stared at each other, neither willing to give way.

Inside the carriage, Han Lingzhi pressed hard on Madam Han's philtrum with her thumb until blood beads appeared, at which point Madam Han slowly regained consciousness.

"Lingzhi, save your grandmother! That girl is the one who struck me with lightning in my dream!" Old Madam Han's aged voice was filled with terror. Seeing her second granddaughter, she hugged her tightly. "She was just here. She came to chase after two men! By the way, the man who kidnapped me is a demon!"

After saying this, Madam Han's body trembled, and she hugged her second granddaughter tightly, refusing to let go.

On the day of the palace banquet, the second granddaughter fought Princess Yunxiu to a standstill; she was quite capable.

"Lingzhi, you must save your grandmother! This girl who came back halfway is inhuman! If I hadn't been struck by lightning in my dream after the palace banquet, would I have come back to pay respects to our ancestors..."

A sudden wail interrupted the duel between the two men.

Because of Xu Tianyun's influence, the Third Prince, who had also entered the Dao through martial arts, was now a mid-level martial artist. Upon hearing about the demon, his eyes lit up. "Old Madam Han, where is the demon you're talking about?"

He had been learning from his master for a long time, but had never actually fought in a real battle.

Even if there were sparring partners, they all held back and dared not exert any force, so he had no idea how strong he actually was.

It's not surprising that there are demons in the Great Ye Dynasty. Those powerful demons were dealt with by the ancestors long ago, and the materials from the demons are extremely valuable.

Most importantly, the demon core, once properly processed and consumed, can significantly boost one's strength.

Upon learning this news, the Third Prince was eager to try. "No wonder you sneaked here; it turns out it was for that demon. Now that you're here, don't think you can leave easily. Hand over that demon."

At this moment, the Third Prince had forgotten the pain of his severed wrist; his eyes were filled with covetousness towards the demon, as if the demon was already in his grasp.

The second prince was also interested upon hearing this.

Emperor Chu Yuan's sudden rejuvenation naturally gave the princes some clues.

The Second Prince's mother was just a palace maid in the Imperial Study back then, but she was well-liked and he learned about palace news very quickly.

The elixir that the Lu family suddenly offered had such an effect. If one had this demon, wouldn't one be able to prolong life?

Even Han Yueshi was tempted.

She also coveted the five-tailed white fox that Lianyao had acquired during the Ghost Festival.

Even if it can't be kept as a pet, it would be nice to make something out of the materials from this demon.

Lianyao is knowledgeable and experienced; he will surely be able to tailor something to her needs.

The three men, each with their own thoughts, all turned to look at Luo Jingqian. "If you don't hand over that demon today, don't even think about leaving Changyong County!"

The Third Prince was the first to speak out, followed closely by Han Yueshi, "That's right! If you have something good, why don't you think of presenting it to the Emperor? What are you thinking?"

In her previous life, Han Cuiyin had no good feelings towards these two people. They were birds of a feather, so it was no wonder that they could become husband and wife.

However, in this life, their fates were also changed.

"Your Highness is truly magnanimous! The girl he admires likes his second brother, yet she can still act as if nothing is wrong and follow him around. Your Highness should really be wary of this brother in the future."

The third prince's heart tightened, and he quickly retorted, "This prince has another woman he admires; my relationship with Miss Han is merely that of brother and sister."

"Oh, who is the girl that Third Brother admires? Why don't you ask Father Emperor for a decree to grant them a marriage?" the Second Prince suddenly asked.

"Huh?" The Third Prince was taken aback. "Isn't it inappropriate to reveal the girl's name in public? I'll ask my father to grant us a marriage when I get back."

Everyone present knew perfectly well what was going on with this evasive answer.

Anyone with eyes could see the Third Prince's feelings for Han Yueshi before. However, Han Yueshi's sudden change of heart and her impending becoming the Empress of Yun Kingdom made the Third Prince's disappointment obvious to everyone.

"Third brother, were you just making this up?" The second prince thought gloomily, and he also became suspicious of the third prince. "I hope that our brotherly bond will not be affected by a woman."

His gaze shifted to Han Yueshi, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"I am fond of Princess Ruqin of the Changping Prince's Mansion." The Third Prince, sensing something, hurriedly said a name.

"How dare you ruin my cousin's reputation!" A figure flashed by, and the Third Prince was grabbed by the neck and lifted up. "Don't drag my cousin into your messy affairs!"

Luo Jingqian was originally watching the show, waiting for his brother to turn against him, but the Third Prince acted inhumanely and dared to ruin his cousin's reputation.

Now his two younger sisters often play with Geng Ruqin. If they are implicated, their mother will be heartbroken when she finds out.

The mess in Changxing County this time was all caused by the father. If the younger sisters are also affected, the mother may not be able to hold on.

"Lord Jingyun, calm down! Killing a prince is no small crime for you."

The second prince remained indifferent, as if the life or death of the third prince was none of his concern.

"So what if the crime is serious! With my abilities, what can they do to me!" Luo Jingqian threw the person to the ground. "Watch your mouth next time! It's just a drama of you liking her, she liking him, and he liking her. Why involve others?"

After listening carefully, Han Cuiyin finally understood the relationship between these people, and it was indeed as Luo Jingqian had said.

The Third Prince likes Han Yueshi, Han Yueshi likes the Second Prince, and the Second Prince is in love with Han Lingzhi.

As for who Han Lingzhi likes, no word has been revealed.

The relationship between the four of them is such a mess.

At this moment, Madam Han disregarded her fear and looked her two granddaughters up and down, her heart filled with disdain. She was now afraid that the two of them would influence Han Zhen.

Han Lingzhi didn't expect that this fire would also affect her. The relationship between these three people was quite special in the dream, and she really didn't want to get involved.

What exactly does the Second Prince like about her? Can't she change it? But this older sister who came back halfway is really something else; she's so good at stirring things up with just a few words.

The Second Prince recognized Han Cuiyin, who was dressed in a green dress, as the girl in the green dress from the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. The lotus hairpin in her hair was exactly the same.

Things are different now; Han Lingzhi is clearly a better match for him.

Besides, a girl with a close relationship with Luo Jingqian is not worthy to be his wife.

Several people have different thoughts.

"Don't joke around with a girl's reputation. You can't afford to offend my grandmother! Let's go!" Luo Jingqian grabbed Han Cuiyin's arm, about to leave.

"Halt! So you were trying to leave!" The Second Prince was the first to react. "What about the human and the demon?"

These people tried every means to obstruct her, but Han Cuiyin had long since lost her patience. "Here it is!"