Transmigrated into a cunning princess, she sets her sights on a celibate royal uncle.

Jiang Xi was a little uneasy, after all, she had already used the spell on Huo Jingxuan once in the Buddhist hall, but Huo Jingxuan did not seem to react at the time.

However, what she didn't know was that Huo Jingxuan wasn't truly unresponsive.

The drug took effect after he chased Lu Ye into the secret passage.

He felt dizzy, and the memories in his mind were a jumbled mess, like a mirror.

Then it instantly shattered into countless fragments, leaving his mind blank for a moment.

It was at this moment that Lu Ye and Jiang Xi, who were ahead of him, managed to distance themselves from him.

When he rubbed his forehead and looked ahead again, he had no idea why he had ended up in this secret passage.

He had no idea what the two people in front of him had to do with him.

All I knew was that the explosion would start, the ground would shake, and the secret passage would collapse.

Driven by his survival instinct, he ran forward, but was unfortunately hit by falling rocks and barely managed to save his life.

"Why don't you go find a few more iron chains and tie him up like a dumpling? If the drunkenness doesn't work, we won't be afraid of him!"

Jiang Xi made a guilty suggestion.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye frowned in confusion: "Aren't we supposed to leave the city as soon as possible? What's the use of bringing him along?"

Jiang Xi analyzed the situation realistically: "Han Chuan should be searching for us all over the city right now."

We probably won't be able to get out anytime soon, if the drunken illusion works.

We can use Huo Jingxuan's status to get him to escort us out of the city!

Jiang Xi's guess was correct. As soon as the secret passage collapsed, Han Chuan immediately arranged for a comprehensive search.

He then had Bei Ying lead men to guard all the city gate exits, and took Huo Jingxuan's token to the Surveillance Department to find Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng is a captain in the Supervisory Department, whose daily duties include assisting Huo Jingxuan in handling all matters related to the Supervisory Department.

He led the inspectors to search the city.

As expected of Huo Jingxuan's sharpest weapon, the Supervisory Department quickly located Jiang Xi and the others.

Jiang Cheng led his armored guards to quickly surround the bamboo hut, making it completely impassable.

"Oh no! The authorities are here to arrest people!"

The tavern owner rushed in, flustered, and hurriedly reported the situation.

Huo Jingxuan inside the room had already woken up, his head wrapped in gauze, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Did you remember everything I just told you?"

Jiang Xi asked, still feeling uneasy.

Huo Jingxuan frowned: "Are you really my wife?"

Jiang Xi was taken aback for a moment, then raised her eyebrows confidently.

"Of course! I know you have a red mole an inch below your navel. Who else but your wife would know about such a hidden place?"

A suspicious blush rose on Huo Jingxuan's face, and he began to believe Jiang Xi's words without a doubt.

Just then, the door was kicked open from the outside with a bang.

Jiang Cheng led the people from the Supervisory Department in and rushed in.

"How dare you! I am here, who would dare to be so insolent!"

Huo Jingxuan, lying on the bed, began his performance as instructed by Jiang Xi.

Jiang Cheng's gaze fell on Huo Jingxuan, and he immediately knelt on one knee.

"Your Highness, please forgive me for being late! I hope these people didn't do anything to you?"

Jiang Xi helped Huo Jingxuan off the bed and slowly walked to Jiang Cheng.

"Go and tell Beiying to withdraw the guards from the city, and also prepare enough travel expenses and horses for me. I want to personally escort them out of the city!"

Huo Jingxuan stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an imposing aura without being angry.

“This…” Jiang Cheng looked up curiously and stole a glance at Huo Jingxuan.

"What? My words have no effect?" Huo Jingxuan glanced down at Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head and said respectfully, "I will obey Your Highness's orders!"

After Jiang Cheng left, he did what Huo Jingxuan had arranged while also sending someone to quickly notify Han Chuan to come over.

He always felt that something was wrong with the prince, but the prince acted as usual, and he couldn't find any flaws in his behavior.

Han Chuan is the prince's most capable lieutenant; perhaps sending him to take a look might uncover some clues.

The provisions and horses were prepared quickly.

Just as Huo Jingxuan, Jiang Xi, and Lu Ye were about to mount their horses, Han Chuan also galloped over from not far away.

Lu Ye sensed something was wrong and looked up to see Jiang Xi's reaction.

Jiang Xi simply gave him a look that said, "Take it easy."

"See you, my lord!"

Han Chuan dismounted from his horse and knelt before Huo Jingxuan.

"Get up!" Huo Jingxuan raised his hand slightly.

Han Chuan stood up, first exchanging a glance with Jiang Cheng beside him, and only after understanding Jiang Cheng's intention did he look at Huo Jingxuan.

Although Huo Jingxuan had a bandage wrapped around his head, his demeanor and behavior were completely normal, without the slightest sign of anything strange.

If that's the case, why did he ask Jiang Cheng to prepare horses and travel expenses for him, and why did he personally escort Jiang Xi and the others out of the city?

"Your Highness, please forgive me. Didn't you always want to take Xiao Qi back? Why are you sending them out of the city now?"

Huo Jingxuan recalled Jiang Xi's instructions and said in a serious tone.

"I have already obtained the Raven Token, and I shall naturally fulfill my promise. What, do you want me to be a person who breaks his promise?"

"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!" Han Chuan hurriedly apologized, but couldn't help secretly glancing at Huo Jingxuan again.

"If you dare not move aside, then do so? When has it ever been your turn to question what I, the King, have decided?"

Huo Jingxuan feigned anger and angrily asked, flicking his sleeve.

The tone and the momentum were absolutely flawless.

"Your subordinate knows his crime!" Han Chuan dared not stop him any longer and could only bow and step aside.

Jiang Xi took the travel money from Jiang Cheng, mounted his horse, and Lu Ye followed suit, just like Huo Jingxuan.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the three of them spurred their horses and galloped toward the city gate.

"Follow them!" Han Chuan was worried, so he had Jiang Cheng take some men and follow them, while he himself returned to the bamboo house to begin his inspection.

The bamboo house was simply furnished and there was nothing suspicious about it.

The guards brought the tavern owner over for questioning; the owner looked honest and unassuming.

He appeared extremely timid in front of Han Chuan: "My lord, spare my life! I was only greedy for money."

The young master gave me a gold leaf and asked me to arrange a place for them to stay.

"Such a simple request, I have no reason not to agree!"

This statement appears to be perfectly reasonable on the surface.

Han Chuan's wolf-like gaze swept over the bamboo house from top to bottom, finally settling on the half-bowl of water on the bedside table.

He picked it up and smelled it. The water had a strange, cleansing fragrance, which startled Han Chuan so much that he quickly held his breath and moved it away!

"What is this?" Han Chuan asked the shopkeeper, frowning.

The shopkeeper stammered, "I...I don't know...what that young man in blue wanted!"

The young man in blue is Jiang Xi. Because Jiang Xi is dressed as a man, the shopkeeper calls her "young man".

Han Chuan's intuition told him that there must be something wrong with the water, so he immediately sent someone to the Regent's Palace to invite Shang Que over.

Upon arriving, Shang Que went straight to the bamboo house, picked up the water, brought it close to his nose, took a quick sniff, and immediately removed it.

He exclaimed in alarm, "Oh no! This water is poisonous! It can erase people's memories! Your Highness is in danger!"

Upon hearing this, Han Chuan finally understood where his unease came from.

He immediately led his men and ran wildly out of the courtyard: "Quick, close the city gate! Don't let them out!"