Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

By this calculation, Chu Jingming has been in prison for nearly a month.

Jiang Xue smelled something unusual from Yun Yan's words.

"From your expression, you seem to have discovered something?"

Xiao Zhan knew her personality very well and could tell what she was thinking with just one glance.

"I wonder how Prince Ming would react if he knew what the princess did to Yunyan."

"It's really intriguing." Xiao Zhan also showed a curious expression, "Chu Jingming always keeps his true colors secret. I'm curious about what he would do if he found out that someone he cherishes was implicated."

From the moment he saw Yunyan, Xiao Zhan realized that there was a complicated situation hidden behind it.

"Are you planning to go to Yecheng?"

In the morning, Jiang Xue went to the palace to ask her brother Jiang Chen for permission. Hearing that she was going to Yecheng, Jiang Chen frowned.

Yecheng is located at the southernmost tip of Qian State. It is a long journey and takes several days to reach.

Jiang Chen had just ascended the throne and his foundation was still weak, so he was worried that his sister might encounter an accident along the way.

What's more, Yecheng was one of the cities that Bahai proposed to cede, and the industries newly collected into the national treasury there were not yet stable. Jiang Xue would inevitably encounter troubles on this trip, and Jiang Chen was unwilling to let her suffer any grievances.

"Why do you have to go?" Jiang Chen stopped writing with the red brush in his hand and looked at her.

"There is an extremely rare herb in Yecheng. I want to collect it and study it. Maybe it can be useful to me."

She didn't reveal that she was actually looking for an antidote for Yunyan. Yunyan had a rare cold poison in her body, and she had tried various methods but still couldn't find an antidote.

While reading medical books, she discovered that there was a kind of herb growing near Yecheng that could relieve cold poison. Out of desire to save lives and thirst for knowledge, she decided to go there in person.

The capital has Wu Mengchuan and Meng Chunyi assisting his brother, and the Tieyun Army guarding it. Jiang Xue believes that the capital is safe.

"Since you need herbs, you can just send someone over. Why go there in person?"

Jiang Chen was always worried about his sister traveling alone and was reluctant to agree.

"I can arrange for Mo Tian to find some reliable people. You can draw the appearance of the herbs and ask them to help you collect them."

"Royal brother." Jiang Xue looked at Jiang Chen in front of her and sighed helplessly.

"This trip to Yecheng is not just for the herbs, but for other purposes. I want to go and see it for myself."

"What's the matter?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Yecheng is one of the ten cities mentioned by Bahai before. It is located in a remote area and difficult for the emperor to supervise. It is prone to illegal activities. I want to check the current situation there to see if there is anything wrong with Bahai's people."

After all, Bahai and they were on opposite sides of the issue. If he took the opportunity to cause trouble, the siblings had to prepare in advance.

It is always necessary to be vigilant against enemies, especially those who are as hostile as Bahai.

"How about letting Si Ruochen do this?" Jiang Chen suggested.

Si Ruochen grew up with them and they knew each other very well. In Jiang Chen's heart, he was like a real brother.

"Senior brother may not be available." A mischievous smile flashed across Jiang Xue's face.

"What could he be busy with in Qian Country?" Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows in confusion.

He hasn't seen Si Ruochen since the last siege of Jiang Qiyuan.

"Brother, don't you know yet? Senior brother has recently met his lucky star." Jiang Xue explained. If this matter were told to others, it might surprise others.

She took a few steps closer and said, "If you're curious, why not go to the mansion and take a look."

In order to take care of Yunyan, many people now live in the princess's mansion, and only Si Ruochen and his friends are left in Mo Tian's mansion. "It's just right for you to go there."

"Oh? Even someone like Si Ruochen can find a home?" Thinking of his long-time friend, Jiang Chen couldn't help but tease.

"There will always be someone who can subdue him. No matter how good his words are, he will meet someone who is not afraid of his sharp tongue." The brother and sister were chatting happily, but they didn't know that Si Ruochen in the distance was sneezing continuously.

Seeing this, Murray immediately carried him back to the room and wrapped him tightly with a quilt, fearing that he would catch a cold.

"Okay, let's get serious. I have to go to Yecheng and I need your pass." Jiang Xue spread out her hands and stretched them towards Jiang Chen.

"I'm worried about letting you go alone." Jiang Chen hesitated whether to take out the pass on the table.

"I will go with her." Xiao Zhan, who had been sitting quietly, stood up and expressed his opinion.

"Then you should deal with the matter in Beiling first."

Jiang Chen frowned and looked at him: "The wonders of Phoenix Terrace shocked the ten countries. Recently, there are more and more assassins in Beiling outside the capital. It is obvious that Xiao Yan has learned that Xiaoxue has returned to Qianguo.

Mo Ran just captured a group of them yesterday, and they are all desperate criminals. If these hidden dangers are not completely eliminated, Xiaoxue will be in danger before she leaves the capital."

"Don't worry, I've asked Tieyi to handle it." Xiao Zhan said calmly, "However, Emperor Qian actually let me solve this problem this time. Are you starting to trust me?"

He gave a gentle smile.

Although Jiang Chen had always harbored a grudge against him because of the Civil War and the feud between the two countries, he was surprised by his initiative to ask for help this time.

"Don't think too much, Your Highness Prince Gong. I just don't want Xiaoxue to get into trouble." Although his opinion of Xiao Zhan had changed, Jiang Chen still maintained a distant attitude on the surface.

If Xiao Zhan could become the new emperor of Beiling, it would undoubtedly be the best outcome for Qianguo. Although the two countries have deep hatred, considering the status of Lu Changfeng's family in Beiling, Jiang Chen cannot launch an attack rashly, so as not to push the Gu family to the forefront...

This was a situation he did not want to see, and it was also for the sake of his mother's soul in heaven to rest in peace.

However, if Xiao Zhan ascends the throne, given the way he deals with people, the Gu family should not be oppressed too much, at least the situation will be much better than it is now.

Along the way, Jiang Chen saw Xiao Zhan's deep affection for Xiaoxue, and believed that he would treat Qian Guo and his family well for Xiaoxue.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen looked at Xiao Zhan deeply and couldn't help but sigh at the fickleness of fate.

"Xiao Yunche." He suddenly called out seriously, causing Xiao Zhan to also become serious.

"You must take back that position." Jiang Chen's words surprised Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xue.

"Brother, why are you..." Xiaoxue opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Jiang Chen: "This is my decision."

After saying that, Jiang Chen took out a pass from the drawer and handed it to Xiaoxue.

"Be careful on the road, Xiao Yunche. If anything happens to my sister, I will show no mercy."

Jiang Chen gave Xiaoxue instructions after entrusting her to Xiao Zhan. Xiao Zhan held her hand tightly and promised firmly: "No one can hurt her from me."

Feeling the care from her brother and lover, Xiaoxue felt a warm feeling in her heart.

"Brother, there is one more thing I want to ask you for help with." Jiang Xue suddenly said, "Can you help me find Cao Zhiqing?"

Since Jiang Qiyuan's death, Cao Zhiqing has disappeared without a trace.

Originally she came here to serve Jiang Qiyuan, but now that Jiang Qiyuan is gone, she has lost the meaning of her existence.