After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

At this moment, Xie Yuze seemed to have matured overnight, his eyes filled with resentment and anger.

Jun Lanjin lowered his eyes and pondered for a while.

It's understandable that Xie Yuze would feel resentment after being nearly killed by his younger sister, whom he had doted on since childhood, with a hairpin.

but--

Do you know where the remnants of the previous dynasty are hiding?

Xie Yuze nodded. "They went south to the Pingzhou area."

Jun Lanjin sat back down.

"Since you knew, why didn't you say so sooner?"

"You're only saying this now?"

Xie Yuze's voice was somewhat hoarse.

He had no memory of this body, nor did he know the true nature of the relationship between the Xie family and Jun Lanjin.

Hearing Jun Lanjin ask this question now, he vaguely guessed that the Xie family might have allied with Jun Lanjin.

why?

What exactly was the catalyst?

Xie Yuze didn't know exactly what was different about this.

He could only cautiously reply, "I learned by chance that the Xie family's residence has been sealed off. How can I get the news out..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jun Lanjin had already walked towards the bed.

He leaned down and approached Xie Yuze.

Xie Yuze was startled and retreated several steps, looking at Jun Lanjin with fear in his eyes.

Jun Lanjin's gaze swept over Xie Yuze's face, then he reached out and pinched his cheek to make sure there was no human skin mask or any trace of disguise before straightening up.

Xie Yuze: "..."

OK OK.

Sure enough, he was still suspected.

Xie Yuze simply retorted, "I have amnesia. I don't remember anything before that. I only remember what happened after that night."

Jun Lanjin glanced at him casually, "Amnesia?"

"The hairpin is stuck in your heart, not your brain, so how could you have amnesia?"

Xie Yuze: "..."

Anyway, he has amnesia. Rebirth is a mysterious thing, and if word gets out, people will definitely think he's a monster and burn him.

Xie Yuze spread his hands: "I don't have all of my memories after waking up."

"I do not know why either."

"Are you still in good health?"

Jun Lanjin glanced at him.

Xie Yuze nodded.

Jun Lanjin said, "Come with me to the palace later. Whether the Xie family can be released depends on you."

Xie Yuze's eyes lit up.

……

the other side.

night.

Xie Xing found a small hillside not far from the military camp, from which he could see everything below.

"Could the fire be coming from a place where supplies are stored?"

Xie Xing's eyes widened.

Well, that's bad. Before the battle even started, their supplies were burned.

Xie Xing's lips twitched. She patted Yue Liang's head and turned to leave when she suddenly saw a dark shadow flash through the jungle.

Xie Xing's eyes flashed, and he patted the moon's head. "Follow me."

The moon suddenly darted away, silently following Xie Xing in that direction.

The full moon shines brightly.

Beside the stream stood a tall and upright figure, his hands behind his back.

A moment later, a figure emerged from the jungle, kneeling before the man and saying, "Your Highness! As you ordered, all the provisions have been burned!"

"Well done." The man smiled pleasingly, turning his face to the side. The moonlight shone on his profile, illuminating his features clearly.

He was handsome, with a high nose bridge, big eyes and long eyelashes; he was a dashing man with an exotic charm.

Xie Xing, who was hiding in the shadows, stared wide-eyed.

This was the first time she had ever met someone whose appearance was comparable to Jun Lanjin's.

This person...this outfit...

They look like they're from the south.

Xie Xing rested his fingers on his chin and pondered for a while.

So, there's a traitor in the military camp?

"Hmph, last time Xie Tongchen was lucky enough to win against me, this time I'll burn his supplies and make sure he and his soldiers never return."

"You go down now."

The man was in a very good mood, and you could hear the slight upward inflection in his voice.

After everyone left, Xie Xing and Yue Liang were about to leave cautiously when the man suddenly spoke up: "You've been listening here for so long, aren't you going to come out?"

Xie Xing was startled!

She immediately climbed onto the moon's back, urging the moon to escape.

Just as the man and the tiger were about to flee, the man standing by the stream simply raised his hand, and a powerful burst of internal energy attacked Xie Xing directly.

"Boom!"

A strong gust of wind suddenly swept in, tearing away all the coverings in front of Xie Xing.

The wind was so strong that Xie Xing couldn't even open his eyes.

She instinctively closed her eyes, then opened them again, and a handsome face appeared before her.

Xie Xing: "..."

"Human skin mask?"

The man raised an eyebrow and immediately recognized Xie Xing's human skin mask. He then reached out and tore the mask off Xie Xing.

Beneath the mask was a delicate and beautiful face.

The man paused for a moment.

Looking into Xie Xing's bright, bewildered eyes, I felt instantly captivated by them.

Xie Xing's heart was pounding in his throat.

"woman?"

The man blinked, his gaze falling on the tiger beneath Xie Xing, and added, "A woman who can tame a tiger?"

"interesting."

He had one hand behind his back, and his fingers hooked Xie Xing's chin. "Woman, what's your name?"

Xie Xing: "..."

If she revealed her real name, she'd probably be killed in the next second, right?

Xie Xing broke out in a cold sweat.

She wiped away her sweat and said in a trembling voice, "I... my name is Jiao'er."

"Jiao'er?"

"It's a good name."

The man straightened up and looked down at Xie Xing: "Why are you eavesdropping here, and dressed as a man?"

Seeing the calm expression on his face, devoid of any murderous intent, Xie Xing slowly spoke:

"I... I'm from the city. I came out to hunt for my tiger cub, and I just happened to come here by accident..."

"I...I don't know anything!"

Xie Xing quickly replied.

"Within the city?"

The man scrutinized her for a moment, noting that her face was fair and beautiful, and under the moonlight she looked like a lotus emerging from water, but her clothes were made of ordinary fabric.

He didn't look hungry at all.

The man narrowed his eyes and said, "There's a famine going on right now, especially in the city. You don't look like you've ever been hungry."

Xie Xing said, "My tiger cub can hunt, so he can eat meat."

"Brother...brother, please don't kill me."

Xie Xing looked at the man timidly.

The man looked suspicious, but the tiger beneath Xie Xing was staring at him menacingly, its bloodlust barely concealed.

His tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am not one to kill innocent people indiscriminately."

"This is the third prince of the Southern Kingdom, Chao Le."

"I am delighted to see that you are beautiful, yet courageous, and capable of taming wild beasts."

"Would you be willing to become my thirteenth beautiful concubine?"

Wha, what?

Thirteen beautiful concubines?!

Xie Xing felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

No.

Is this okay?

How could you possibly like this?

you…

Xie Xing's expression was indescribable; she forced a reluctant smile: "I...no..."

Before he could utter the word "no," he heard Chao Le's calm voice: "If such a secret were overheard, and you weren't one of our own, I would have no choice but to kill you."

His tone was somber.

Xie Xing didn't swallow what was already in her mouth, and immediately changed her tune, "Your Highness, what I mean is that I have no experience as a concubine, and I'm afraid I'm not up to the task."

"If Your Highness does not mind, please accept me as your servant. I do not care about titles or ranks."

"Ha ha…"

Chao Le was satisfied.