"Chu Yicheng's deep and calculating words were: 'That great fire has already burned everything about you to ashes. The world doesn't know that you're still alive. Only I and Mei know your true identity. If you change your identity, then can't you marry me openly?'"

  "I won't marry you, give up on that idea." Yan Xijun said resolutely, looking at him. This lifetime, forget about her marrying again. Unless it's to Chu Chengming, then maybe.

  "Alright. I don't want to discuss this matter with you for now." Chu Yicheng changed the subject, "In a few days, you'll follow me back to the capital city."

  "What's the point of going back to the capital?" Yan Xijun was surprised and refused, "I don't want to go back. That place is all his territory. He will find me sooner or later."

  "Don't worry, I'm by your side. He won't find out about you that easily. And once we return to the capital, just stay in my mansion and don't go out recklessly. There's no way he'll be able to find you."

  "No. I'm not going back." Yan Xijun said: "As long as it's not returning to the capital, then going anywhere is fine."

  "No way, you have to go back. Mei said that recently a group of people have been secretly looking for you and they've already found this place. It's highly possible that it's the Emperor who sent them to find you. If you stay here, you'll definitely be taken back to the palace." Chu Yicheng threatened, but he was also just randomly guessing, thinking that the group of people were sent by his imperial brother.

  Yan Xijun was indeed flustered. He exclaimed in surprise: "How did he know I'm still alive? It's impossible."

  "There's nothing that can't be found out. Mei can investigate your true identity. Let alone him. Whether you're alive or not, he should also be the clearest about it."

  "Ah... what should I do?" Yan Xijun asked in a panic. Being caught by him was no laughing matter.

  "You have only one way to go, that is to follow me back to the capital city. On the road, I will protect you. They won't be able to find you."

  "Returning to the capital city... That's just jumping into the net." Yan Xijun still resisted the two words "capital city".

  "Ah, as the saying goes, the most dangerous place is often the safest. You quietly return to Beijing. Perhaps he doesn't even know you'll be back."

  Chu Yicheng slowly and persuasively said: "And such a big thing happened in the capital, don't you want to go burn incense for your father?"

  She was somewhat moved by his words, and Yan Xijun felt a pang of sadness. Before her father's death, she hadn't seen him for years, and after his passing, she hadn't even gone to burn incense for him. It was indeed unfilial. But if she didn't return to the capital, there would be no way for her to pay her respects. Was she really going to make a trip back to the capital?

  "Come on, follow me back. At that time, I'll take you to pay respects to your father together. When I was young, I also admired your father."

  "Alright then. I'll go back with you." Yan Xijun finally compromised. Whether it's good fortune or bad, the misfortune can't be avoided anyway.

  A few days later, the weather was still cold. Yan Xijun wore a lot of clothes and looked a bit lazy. Under Mei's leadership, she left the Jingwang Fu. The gate was already crowded with maids who came to see off, but they were not there for her, they were all there to see off Chu Yicheng.

  Those 'maids' were reluctant to see him go, some even cried out loud. Yan Xijun thought helplessly, isn't it just a temporary leave? He's not like he won't come back. Do these 'women' need to be so dramatic?

  But it really was said by her. Later, Chu Yicheng never came back to Bianjiang again.

  Chu Yicheng, who had been surrounded by women for a long time, was already impatient. When he saw her come out, he immediately squeezed out of the crowd of women and walked in front of her.

  "Aren't you cold? Do you want to add a few more clothes? You're the one who fears the cold the most." Chu Yicheng said with concern, taking off his own cloak and about to put it on her.

  He came over and brought with him a strong, pungent scent of perfume. Yan Xizhen and Mei both exaggeratedly covered their noses. She also dodged open his cloak. Looking at him waving his hand, "Prince Wang, don't come over."

  Chu Yicheng held his cloak and looked at them with a strange expression. He asked strangely: "What's going on with you two?"

  Yan Xijun gave him a cold glance and didn't say a word. Mei Wang glanced at the group of 'women' and smiled at him, saying: "Sir, you smell too good."

  Chu Yicheng finally understood what was going on. He swung his cloak a few times, until there wasn't much of the fragrance left on him. Only then did he open up his cloak and say to Yan Xijun: "It doesn't smell anymore. Come and wear it."

  Yan Xijun glanced at the group of women who were glaring at her with envy, their eyes more frightening than wolves. She took a step back in fear and refused, "Your Highness, I'm not cold. You use your cloak yourself. Let's head back to the capital instead."

  Chu Yicheng was rejected by her. Embarrassed, he tied up his cloak. He could only say: "Alright then, let's head back to the capital." He turned his head and asked a young man: "Linzi, is everyone here?"

  The young man named Linzi hesitated and replied: "Your Majesty, there is still one person who hasn't arrived."

  "Who dares to be late? What a big nerve! Does even I, the king, have to wait for him?" Chu Yicheng's face turned somewhat unsightly as he furiously asked. Just now, in front of everyone, she had rejected him and his face was still smarting from it. Now there was even a guard who dared to make him wait. It was really infuriating!

  Linzi's face was covered in cold sweat. He stuttered: "It...is... Fangqi."

  "It's that kid again. Don't think you can get away with being a little clever and causing trouble. Wait till he gets here and see how I'll deal with him." Chu Yicheng said angrily. Fang Qi was also a military genius, having both strategy and bravery at such a young age. If it weren't for his talent, he wouldn't have been chosen to enter the capital either.

  Chu Yicheng's voice had just fallen when the sound of horseshoes came from afar. Then, with a whooshing sound, the young man on horseback agilely jumped off and knelt down in front of him. He begged for forgiveness, saying: "Your Highness, I, Fang Qi, was delayed due to some matters. Please forgive me."

  "Fang Qi, you little scoundrel, how dare you make even me wait? And now you have the nerve to ask for mercy?" Chu Yicheng snorted coldly and kicked him viciously with one foot.

  Fang Qi knelt on the ground, stubbornly not making a sound, silently accepting his punishment. He knew he was in the wrong and willingly accepted his punishment with resignation.

  Yan Xijun was about to get on the horse carriage when she heard the name Fang Qi, and suddenly had an idea, hastily rushing over to him.

  Chu Yicheng was just thinking of kicking again when he saw Yan Xijun rushing over, so he quickly withdrew his foot.

  Yan Xijun crouched in front of Fang Qi, looking at this young man who was about the same age as himself, and asked with some uncertainty: "You are Fang Qi?"

  Fang Qi stared blankly at the pretty little girl in front of him, looking like she was even younger than himself. He had always stayed in the military camp and had never seen such a beautiful person before.

  Yan Xijun saw him staring blankly at her, and didn't know what he was thinking. She could only ask again: "You're called Fang Qi."

  Fang Qi came back to himself and still didn't understand her meaning. He nodded foolishly.

  "Ah, I've finally found you." Yan Xijun was momentarily overjoyed and hugged him tightly. It's really worth the effort to search everywhere. Who would have thought that Xue Lian's brother would be met here?