Of course, Feng Ji doesn't know what happened at noon, but when she hears that Kashu is causing such a ruckus in the city, she, as a princess of the Phoenix Clan, knows that people below will also be furious if they are treated like this.

After all, Kekashu was just a guard. Even if he was out on business alone, it wouldn't be that serious. Besides, the Yanfeng Clan princess had arrived in Bachen a few days ago and was still in the Empire, not far from here.

Thinking of this, Feng Ji smiled to himself. It seemed that the rumors were true. He felt extremely happy at the thought of his opponent being treated that way.

However, not long after, she worried about Xuya again. Although they were rivals, their two sects were working together to protect the Ice Moon Continent.

For tens of thousands of years, they have fought and cooperated. The lower levels of the sect do not know, but the higher-ups of the sect know that although the two phoenix princesses seem to be fighting fiercely together, very few people are killed. Even serious injuries are rare, at most minor injuries.

Feng Ji thought of another question: Kashu appeared in the slums, and the Emperor also went to that place, but it seemed like he had stumbled in unintentionally. She didn't know the connection between them. The most important thing now was to find out where Xu Ya was.

She returned to Wang Mu's room and sent the guards to inquire about the whereabouts of the Emperor and Xu Ya.

As for Wang Mu, he was fast asleep in the carriage, having traveled all night. The driver knew that the young man in the carriage had a close relationship with the Phoenix Clan princess, so he dared not be negligent in the slightest. Pedestrians on the road gave way when they saw that it was a sect's carriage.

In the afternoon, Feng Ji went outside to inquire with the guards again, but there was still no news of the Emperor. However, Princess Li Yanfeng appeared in the eastern city of Busha and was on her way to Bachen.

She was very surprised. If the rumors were true, how could Xuya have gone from disappearing overnight to appearing hundreds of kilometers away?

Upon arriving in Busha City, she knew there was no teleportation array, so it was impossible for her to have arrived in Busha City overnight. If there were any dragon-bird magical beasts, someone would have seen them, and she had never heard of Xuya having such a magical pet.

The absence of news of the emperor meant that he was safe. Although she was worried, she was also aware of the other party's abilities and had learned a great deal about the bad guys after several expeditions.

She had someone send over some food, including vegetables, rice, oil, and salt. Of course, alcohol and beverages were also included, and they were piled up in a corner of Wang Mu's room.

The reason is simple: after seeing Princess Li Yili's belongings in this room yesterday, she naturally couldn't let anyone else gain the upper hand.

When Lixue came over at noon, she saw that he still hadn't returned. Apart from worrying, what could she, as a princess, do?

She came again in the afternoon, but the emperor still hadn't returned. Seeing the things in the room, she couldn't help but feel alarmed. It seemed that Princess Feng Ji of the Feng clan had made this place her home.

She immediately thought that Feng Ji was a princess of the Phoenix Clan, and if word got out that she was staying in a man's room like this, it would probably cause a huge uproar on the continent.

Feng Ji didn't seem afraid of these things. When she saw her coming over, the three of them tidied up the room together.

Later, Lixue followed the Phoenix Princess and, together with Wan'er, decorated the room in a very feminine way, only lacking the option of painting the walls a delicate red.

Wang Mu returned as darkness fell, exhausting the Li Yan cultists. Fortunately, a fine horse could travel a thousand miles, and it had been on the road for more than ten hours since dawn.

It was already nine or ten o'clock when they returned to the academy. Li Xue was about to leave with Wan'er in the room, but Feng Ji, of course, would not, and continued to sleep on the bed to wait for them to return.

There was light inside, and Wang Mu guessed that Feng Ji was in the room. When he entered, he found that the room had changed drastically and didn't look like his own room anymore.

"Your Majesty, you're back!" Upon seeing him return, Feng Ji jumped up and down in front of the villain.

It really was Feng Ji. It seemed she had been waiting for him all along. Wang Mu was deeply moved and nodded, saying, "You're back."

Then he saw Lixue coming towards him, followed by Wan'er. He smiled and nodded to the princess.

"I was so worried! Where did you go? I looked everywhere for you but couldn't find you," Feng Ji said, pouting.

Despite her apparent anger, her coquettishness and alluring manner finally won Li Xue over. The dignified princess of the Dark Phoenix Clan had fallen for a young boy—this world was too crazy.

That evening, Wang Mu saw Feng Ji off. No matter what, Feng Ji's reputation still needed to be protected. Although the two had been together before, this was still within the academy. If someone with ulterior motives found out, he himself would be fine, but Feng Ji would be a different story.

As for Princess Lixue, she returned home not long after. Since she was in the academy and had Wan'er with her, there was nothing to worry about.

After being questioned by Emperor Leo in the palace, Li Yili returned to the Princess's residence. Early the next morning, Qiao Li rushed over and said that General Li Jiwo had found the escaped leader, but he was dead, though some evidence had been obtained.

These are letters exchanged between Leo, the princess's father, and the leader during Leo's struggle for the throne. They also bear the emperor's and their family's unique markings. This evidence cannot be faked. If this evidence is made public, the entire empire will be shaken, and the struggle for the throne will reignite.

However, General Li Jiwo knew that he could not shake Emperor Leo's power in the capital with his own strength, and even if he approached the Sister family, it would be futile.

You must understand that the empire's guardians only protect the emperor. As for who in the imperial family, the Brattley family, becomes emperor, they don't care. Even if Lini has a thousand grievances against Leo, the principles cannot be violated, and Lini can only act in secret.

In recent years, the southern kingdoms have been causing a great deal of trouble, so Leo sent his uncle to the south, to Moonfall Mountain City, the largest city in the southern part of the empire. It was naturally the best thing for the emperor to send his uncle to be in charge of this city.

Prince Willie is also the most prestigious member of the current royal family and is Princess Li Yili's uncle.

General Li Jiwo represents Prince Li Lusen. Prince Li Lusen's father died in the struggle for the throne, and many of his uncles and brothers were also killed in the process. Emperor Leo was forced to leave the prince's branch alone due to the advice of his court officials; otherwise, the entire royal family would have been wiped out.

The prince was only a few years old at the time, and grew up in fear. He had always lived in his maternal grandfather's house, which was General Li Jiwo's residence. Li Ao did not dare to kill him outright, but only restrained the general in every way.

General Li Jiwo had been very tolerant, but after several years, he finally found the evidence and secretly sent it to Prince Willy in the south.

Even if Emperor Leo were to kill him now, it would be to no avail, and would only give the emperor grounds for criticism. The only option now is to retrieve those letters. Without evidence, Prince Willie cannot step forward, because words alone are insufficient proof.

The generals would be helpless then, and they would likely be driven out of the capital by Emperor Leo, with their entire clan being wiped out in the end.

Princess Li Yili grew up in the palace from a young age, and was already well aware of the consequences of her actions, having been exposed to the power struggles and intrigues of the imperial court.

If those letters were to be published, she, as a princess, would soon be either expelled from the capital or placed under guard until the end of her life.

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