I think my luck is turning around.

"I miss you."

Ming Kang stood still without making any move, but Li Yu was stunned. She turned around and looked at Ming Kang, but the gaze was not hers, nor was it directed at her.

Such feelings should belong to Li Yu, not to me. I am Yang Xi!

Li Yu remembered the plan Ji Xia had mentioned: although the country was powerful now, there was still war. She was to die in the war!

As Li Yu's official position rose, rumors and gossip inevitably arose, but Li Yu paid no attention to them; she was busy planning her own affairs.

"I see."

Li Yu left without looking back. Ming Kang felt a pang of heartache upon hearing Li Yu's reply. He could feel a void in his heart, but even seeing Li Yu now couldn't fill it.

"Now that Mother Consort has gone to Shenwu City, there's no need to worry about her doing anything excessive."

Li Yu, I…

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Ming Kang chose to take them back. He watched Li Yu leave without calling her back.

After returning to his study, Li Yu summoned Bai Ruoxi, who was preparing for her death. The next battle would be the opportunity for her departure. She shared her thoughts with Bai Ruoxi, who then directly conveyed them to Ji Xia.

Ji Xia directly arranged for her people to infiltrate Li Yu's army, ensuring everything went flawlessly. Bai Ruoxi also entered the military camp as Ji Xia's envoy, without any objections; it was Ji Xia's decision, and no one had the right to refuse.

An Ge boarded the ship again. This time, the two of them were going back to find the people who had escaped from the Yi family's main residence. When they arrived at the dock, before the ship even docked, they saw well-trained people standing neatly on the pier, checking everything and everyone boarding the ship.

Yi Yunhan's boat was naturally luxurious, but this group of people were members of the organization, whom Yi Yunhan couldn't afford to offend. As Yi Yunhan's boat docked, the organization's members immediately began a routine inspection. However, An Ge, standing behind Yi Yunhan, was too conspicuous. The leader of this group drew his sword and detained everyone on the boat, including Yi Yunhan.

This action shocked many people. This person looks like royalty, so why was he detained?

Someone reported it, and Ji Xia rushed to the scene. Ji Xia came for An Ge, and after checking An Ge's surroundings, found no injuries. Ji Xia was relieved. She didn't want to need this person who could impersonate Hua Zhiluo; Hua Zhiluo's disappearance was too sudden, and this person couldn't just disappear like that.

"Your Highness, why is An Ge on your ship?"

Ji Xia stared intently at Yi Yunhan's face. This was Ji Xia's ability; he could tell if someone was lying by looking at their face and observing their micro-expressions. Ji Xia had mentioned this skill in his teaching before.

"No, there's no need to ask anymore. I'm standing right in front of you, perfectly fine!"

What else do you want to know?

"You need to understand, you've been kidnapped!"

"That was Consort Jia who saved me, and even gave up her own trip to send me back."

Yi Yunhan was watching An Ge's expression. Every word An Ge spoke was so sincere, without any sign of lying. But Ji Xia didn't believe it at all. However, seeing An Ge's unwavering gaze, Ji Xia didn't press the matter further.

What can be said about this? If the parties involved aren't pursuing the matter, why should Ji Xia bother to find out the truth? It's a waste of time.

"Imperial Noble Consort, where was your original destination?"

Ji Xia looked at Yi Yunhan with a half-smile, which sent chills down Yi Yunhan's spine. She had seen Ji Xia like this before. He smiled like this before he killed someone, which was very creepy.

Yi Yunhan's body trembled uncontrollably. She clearly remembered the scene: the person lay on the ground, head held in Ji Xia's hand, Ji Xia casually tossing it aside by the hair. The head rolled and then stopped, its eyes looking in their direction. She noticed it then and was so frightened that her legs went weak.