His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Ji Yuan's 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers are conservatively estimated to be equivalent to an army of 300,000 or even more.

However, this army has a fatal flaw: poor mobility and a lack of reaction time.

When together, we are like a raging fire. When apart, we are just one of the many living beings.

Every advantage has its disadvantages, and nothing in this world is perfect. But given Xu's current condition, he is indeed somewhat wary of the existence of the "Ten Thousand Xuanjia Army".

His fire-cooking army could not possibly match the Xuanjia army in a short period of time.

Therefore, Cui Chen's true identity becomes extremely important. With Ji Yuan trapped, Cui Chen is undoubtedly the only one left who can assemble the Xuanjia Army.

If Cui Chen's true identity can be found, then no action by the Xuanjia Army will escape Xu Bingfa's notice.

Ji Yuan had actually hidden her emotions very well. After realizing that she could not be rescued by Cui Chen, she simply did not show the slightest abnormality.

She was well aware of the importance of concealing Cui Chen's true identity.

However… she never expected that Xu Bing had control of her control panel, and that he had kept it open ever since he picked up Ji Yuan from the Imperial Preceptor’s residence.

That fleeting change of thought naturally did not escape his notice, and Xu Bing was glad that he had not been careless with this woman.

Discovering Cui Chen's true identity was a pleasant surprise. However, this person's strength is no less than Shang Shoucheng's, and it's feared that ordinary crows would have difficulty monitoring him.

The only option is to monitor them with gyrfalcons.

Xu Bing's gaze was distant.

Who would have thought that the commander of the Xuanjia Army was just a small fishmonger?

"Ji Yuan, Ji Yuan, I have seen through all your trump cards." Xu Bing lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, letting the cold wind blow through.

Ji Yuan was still looking at the scenery outside the window, unaware that her true nature had been completely exposed.

……

"Da da da."

The carriage traveled through Baihu Road and stopped in front of a restaurant in the West Market.

"arrive."

Xu Bing got off the carriage, handing the reins to the waiter with one hand and helping Ji Yuan down from the carriage with the other.

If we say that Ji Yuan was wearing a wool cloak, a bronze mask, and flowing golden hair, even though she didn't show her face or figure, she still amazed the audience.

Xu Bing was even more outstanding. He wore a black cloak, was nine feet tall, and had an upright posture. He did not dress up before going out. His long hair was simply tied up, and a bronze mask covered his face.

When I got off the carriage, the wind and snow were still, as if time had stopped for half a second.

Combined with that temperament.

It felt like a demon knocking on the door.

That imposing aura and sense of oppression had already spread out unintentionally.

Instantly, everyone in the restaurant turned to look. This was why Xu Bingye was also wearing a mask.

If Xu Bing were to reveal his true identity, and there happened to be a blonde woman beside him, many people would probably guess what was going on.

So I wore a mask on purpose.

Ji Yuan's gaze swept over the crowd, a deep sorrow filling his heart, even though he had appeared in the marketplace.

Surrounded by "freedom," yet still a world away from true freedom.

"Sir, are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

The restaurant manager was an expert at judging people; he could tell at a glance that these two were no ordinary individuals, and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

He put down his abacus, handed a string of copper coins to the customer who was looking for him to make change, and without caring whether he had made a profit or a loss, quickly sent him away. Then, lifting the hem of his clothes which made it difficult for him to move, he took two steps at a time and walked over.

With a smile, he offered his hands three times, "Sir, are you here for a meal or to stay the night? Or have you already reserved a private room?"

Seeing the shopkeeper's obsequious manner, everyone in the shop sighed with admiration.

No wonder they can open a four-story restaurant in Da Xi City.

With such keen eyesight, who can match him? Put yourself in his shoes, if you walked into the store and were treated with such attention by the shopkeeper, wouldn't you be happy?

"Are there any private rooms left on the fourth floor?" Xu Bing asked.

"Yes, yes, yes, please follow me, sir." The innkeeper nodded and bowed, then looked at Ji Yuan and praised with a smile, "Sir and your wife are truly a perfect match, outstanding and refined."

Upon hearing this, the waiter felt utterly awestruck and filled with admiration.

This seemingly casual remark achieves multiple objectives in one fell swoop, demonstrating remarkable prowess.

If the two are truly husband and wife, they would naturally be happy to hear this.

If the two are not husband and wife, their close stance suggests a good relationship; they could not possibly be enemies.

Hearing that the man is in love and the woman is interested, one can't help but feel overjoyed and sweet.

If a man is pursuing a woman, he will be even happier to hear this; conversely, if a woman is pursuing a man, she will never be disgusted and will secretly rejoice.

Anyway...

This sentence always manages to praise someone.

"We still have to learn, we still have to learn." The shopkeeper and waiter couldn't help but sigh, and some diligent people even managed to memorize it.

But this time, the shopkeeper didn't expect that his flattery would backfire.

Ji Yuan narrowed his eyes beneath the bronze mask and glanced at the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper suddenly felt a chill enter his body, sneezed several times, and felt a sudden coldness all over his body.

Xu Bing glanced at Ji Yuan with a mocking and amused look in his eyes.

"Madam, aren't you coming along?" he said jokingly.

"Shameless scoundrel." Ji Yuan muttered in a low voice, but still strode off with his long legs and followed behind Xu Bing.

"Sir, if I may be so bold as to ask, is your wife unwell? I know a few doctors in the city with superb medical skills. If you don't mind, I can introduce you to one or two," the shopkeeper said, trying to get closer to her.

"It's alright. My wife has a condition called imbalance syndrome, which causes her to have poor balance. It's nothing serious; I'll help her walk."

The three arrived at the stairs. Ji Yuan had her hands behind her back, which caused her to lose her balance and sway slightly from side to side.

The shopkeeper noticed this and kindly asked a question. Xu Bing denied it, then put an arm around Ji Yuan's waist and led her upstairs.

The fragrant aroma wafted over, and Ji Yuan felt both angry and annoyed, yet helpless.

He left amidst envious glances.

They went straight up to the fourth floor, ordered a few simple dishes, and then the innkeeper left quickly, saying he didn't want to disturb their enjoyment.

The private room was warm with charcoal burning inside.

The private rooms on the fourth floor have several windows, one of which faces the center of the vegetable market on the west side.

Xu Bing opened it, and a gust of cold wind blew in.

"Xu Bing, what tricks are you playing?" Ji Yuan frowned, unable to hold back any longer, and asked.

"I'll take you to see a play."

Xu Bing gave a meaningful smile.

"Shhh."

"The show is about to begin."

As he spoke, Xu Bing pointed outside.

Ji Yuan followed Xu Bing's finger and looked through the snow falling outside the window.

I saw the execution platform standing in the vegetable market.

By this time, the area around the execution platform was already crowded with people.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly approached from a distance.