My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

Upon hearing someone mention Lieyang, everyone present looked over in surprise.

Then they saw that the tall, magnificent horse, which had been caught in the net and was kneeling on the ground, had somehow broken free of the net and was shaking its mane as it stood up again.

Its entire body was jet black, and as its head shook, its flowing black fur resembled sharp needles. Its round eyes stared fiercely at the people around it.

Pei Ji's horse was as outstanding as he was, renowned not only among the soldiers in the camp but also among the enemy. Pei Ji had a mount named Lieyang, which could travel a thousand miles a day and traverse mountains, rivers, sun, and moon, accompanying him across the battlefield.

Its temperament is just like its master's; it's notoriously unruly. Not to mention ordinary soldiers, even Pei Ji's close attendants have to consider its mood before they can pet it or feed it grass.

If it's in a bad mood and accidentally kicks and injures a person or two, you're just lucky.

"Damn, the sun is blazing here. How did it end up here?"

"Could it be that thieves are so brazen these days that they're even trying to steal our horse?"

Their first reaction was that Lieyang had been stolen. The boy looked too unfamiliar and frail, and didn't seem like someone from Pei Ji's side at all.

"Use your pig brain! My horse is in the palace. Do you think horse thieves would break into the palace to steal it?"

The man slapped his forehead and said, "That's right."

Moreover, even if it were stolen, Lieyang is no ordinary horse. Even those of them who live on the edge of a knife and on horseback cannot control this wild horse.

If anyone dares to steal a horse, they'll probably lose their life before they even get close.

Before they could figure out how this weakling who couldn't lift a finger or carry a heavy load could ride the blazing sun, or what his relationship was with the prince, the blazing sun was already impatiently digging at the ground beneath its feet.

Before anyone could react, it suddenly rammed into the burly man who was holding the boy.

The man was caught off guard, and the blazing sun made the impact even more painful. For a moment, he had the illusion that his internal organs had been moved.

He had no strength left to grab anyone. His hands loosened, and the boy fell to the ground, clutching his abdomen, in so much pain that he could barely make a sound.

"Little rascal, how could you even hit one of your own people!"

Those nearby who tried to help their companion were all pushed away by the blazing sun.

It stood firmly in front of the boy, like a guardian beast, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

It was that familiar voice again, pushing through the crowd with a furrowed brow: "Get out of the way! Lieyang is saving you. If I find out you've touched this man, your heads will be on your hands."

"Hey, Ji Yun, explain yourself clearly. What do you mean? This guy is as skinny as a monkey, is he some kind of important person...?"

"Shut up, don't drag me down with you if you're looking to die."

The first to recognize Lieyang was Jiyun. Last night, enemy troops launched a sneak attack, which was discovered by the brothers on night watch. Some were captured, but a few escaped. So he led a team of personal guards to track down the escapees.

Who would have thought that we would encounter the scorching sun that should be in the capital in this desolate wilderness?

And it also brought along this even greater ancestor.

He didn't speak just now because he was too shocked and couldn't believe that the person on horseback was Wei Nanxun.

The last time the two met was in Pingzhen. After that, he had been away from the capital doing business for the prince.

In my memory, Wei Nanxun, though she resolutely left home, was like a rose full of thorns.

But even with its many thorns, it's still a flower, and flowers are delicate and need careful protection. Who would have thought that it was not only a delicate flower, but also a tenacious vine that fears neither wind nor rain?

With just a little sunlight, it can grow wildly, not only with strong vitality and the ability to bloom small flowers, but also covered with thorns.

However, the sky will be overcast, blocking out the sunlight.

Ji Yun looked at Wei Nanxun, who had fallen and never raised his head again, and her heart jumped out of her throat.

Perhaps his foolish brother doesn't realize how important this person is to the prince, but he sees it clearly. He wasn't joking; if anything really happened to her, every single one of them would be executed.

He anxiously wanted to go forward to check on the person's condition, but Lieyang mistakenly thought he was going to hurt Wei Nanxun, and his front hooves leaped forward, about to kick him in the chest.

"Lieyang, I won't hurt her. I'm here to save her."

He opened his arms and dropped the sword at his waist. Perhaps it was his openness and a slightly familiar scent that gradually calmed the raging sun's irritability.

Without further hesitation, seeing that Wei Nanxun had completely lost consciousness, Ji Yun stepped forward and helped her up.

With her life at stake, this was no time to dwell on the differences between men and women. He quickly checked her breathing.

Although it was very weak, he was relieved to still have a breath left.

Even someone as experienced as him, who had faced life and death countless times, frowned instinctively upon seeing the new and old wounds on her hands and body. Could something have happened in the capital? He remembered that the prince had asked his elder brother to look after her before leaving the capital. How could she have run away alone?

"Second brother, what are you hesitating for? Since he's not a spy, hurry up and carry him back to let the army doctor take a look."

As they spoke, they rushed forward to lift the person up.

Ji Yun looked at the group of brothers, each one brave and skilled in battle, yet each one more rude than the last. With a loud slap, he slapped all their hands away.

He then carefully placed the person on the horse's back and led Lieyang towards the temporary camp.

The remaining group stared at their palms in disbelief. Just who was this kid to make the second brother treat them like this?

Only one of them, stroking his chin, stared at Wei Nanxun's figure, lost in thought.

After a long while, he suddenly clapped his hands and said, "I was wondering why this person looked familiar. It's that pastry delivery boy! I saved him before."

The others immediately surrounded him: "Are you sure it was me who saved him, and not him who saved me?!"

This is hardly the treatment a rescued person should receive; he's clearly the one being treated like royalty.

-

Wei Nanxun woke up to the strong smell of medicinal wine.

Upon opening my eyes, I was greeted by the dim light of candlelight. All around me were sheepskin curtains, and the bed was a hard wooden one, covered only by a thin blanket in this weather. In front of me stood a rather oddly shaped 'screen'.

It is indeed a screen that blocks the view between the inside and outside, but it is also an odd and incongruous structure made up of a weapon rack and a blanket.

This is where?

Before she lost consciousness, she was captured. She tried to explain, but all she could see were burly men who couldn't hear her at all.

She was already weak and powerless, and when she was thrown like that, she fainted immediately.

The place looked like a camp, but the interior was too simple, making her wonder if it was a bandit camp.

Wei Nanxun struggled to her feet, trying to slip away when no one was watching.

But as soon as he moved, he aggravated his wound, let out a low hiss, and saw a shadow cast on the so-called screen.

"you're awake?"

Wei Nanxun's nerves suddenly tightened. She touched the hairpin in her sleeve and turned the pointed end towards the screen.

"who."

The shadows outside were visible, and similarly, her shadow was cast on the tent, making it difficult for anyone outside not to see it.

Seeing her like this, he immediately spoke up, "Madam Wei, it's me."

The voice sounded familiar, but she couldn't quite place it until she heard him mention his name, Ji Yun, which finally eased her tension.

She caught up; she actually caught up.

"Ji Yun, it really is you."

Ignoring her wounds, Wei Nanxun jumped off the bed and then noticed that the medicinal fragrance filling the room was coming from her hands, indicating that someone had bandaged her wounds.

She was so flustered that she almost knocked over the weapon rack, but luckily Ji Yun was there to catch it.

"Madam Wei, you are injured. The army doctor said you should rest well..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Nanxun said urgently, "Where is Pei Ji? I need to see him."

Ji Yun paused for a moment, then said, "Unfortunately, not long before you arrived, I led my troops away from the camp..."