I died tragically in my previous life, and I want to be an empress in my next life

Second Prince's Mansion

"Second Prince, Xuanyuan Che actually ran away, what should we do?" The Prince of Xiliang paced anxiously with a frown on his face.

Xuanyuan Si sat at the desk, his eyes as deep as a pool. He did not immediately answer the Prince of Xiliang's question, but fell into deep thought.

This situation was indeed beyond his expectations. He originally thought that Xuanyuan Che would surrender obediently, but he did not expect that he would dare to openly challenge the imperial power and flee the capital.

Fortunately, this royal brother has no intention of competing for the throne. If he had any intention at all, the other princes would probably have no chance.

He is not in the capital now, and his father can't do anything about him. The so-called arrest and bringing him back to the capital is just a perfunctory measure to appease the Prince of Xiliang.

Xuanyuan Si took a deep breath, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, "Since he is hiding, we have no choice but to lure him out of his hole."

"Lure the snake out of its hole?" asked Prince Xiliang doubtfully.

Xuanyuan Si turned around and gently put down the teacup in his hand. The tea in the cup rippled, reflecting the depth and sharpness in his eyes. "There is another person in the capital who he cares about the most. As long as that person is in danger, he will definitely show up."

The moonlight was like water, and Zhuangzi at the foot of the mountain outside Beijing was immersed in silence. The breeze blew, bringing the freshness of the distant mountains and forests and the faint fragrance of flowers. Xuanyuan Che sat alone at the stone table, holding a jade cup. The wine in the cup was clear and transparent, reflecting his deep eyes.

There was a sense of loneliness and helplessness in his eyes. Although this village was secluded, it could not hide the loneliness in his heart. He had been hiding here for several days. Escape was not a solution, but now he really had no better way.

Suddenly, a breeze blew by, and a man in black appeared in front of him like a ghost. The man knelt on one knee and said in a low and respectful voice, "My Lord."

Xuanyuan Che raised his eyes slightly and said calmly, "Get up and talk."

The man in black stood up and said, "Master, we have found out that the masterminds behind this are the Second Prince and the Eldest Princess."

Xuanyuan Che frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, "Second brother and the eldest princess?"

Why would they plot against themselves?

The man in black continued, "The Prince of Xiliang has been in close contact with the Second Prince recently, and he often goes to the Second Prince's mansion. The incident at Mulan Paddock that day was all arranged by the Second Prince."

Xuanyuan Che sneered in his heart when he heard this. He had long been aware of the close relationship between the Prince of Xiliang and his second brother, but he did not expect that they would actually join forces to deal with him.

It was understandable that the Second Brother wanted to compete for the throne and win over foreign forces, but why did he plot against me? Was it because I threatened his position?

Was he trying to please the Prince of Xiliang and Princess Jialan? Since he had so cleverly used Yan'er as bait to lure me into the game, he must have also noticed the entanglement between me and Yan'er.

He and his third elder brother are now the most potential contenders for the crown prince. So, if he knew about his entanglement with Yan'er, would he use this matter to deal with Yan'er and thus achieve the goal of suppressing his third elder brother?

Thinking of this, he angrily threw the wine glass in his hand to the ground. It was all because of his carelessness that he not only got himself into trouble, but also implicated Yan'er. He must come up with a solution as soon as possible, otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Send someone to keep an eye on the whereabouts of the Second Prince and Princess Jing. Any movement must be reported to me immediately." Xuanyuan Che ordered with a stern look in his eyes.

If the second prince insists on using me as a pawn, don't blame him for disregarding the brotherhood.

Inside the secret room of Fuyun Building

"No news about the Sixth Prince yet?" Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly, and her jade-like fingers tapped on the table lightly, making a tiny sound.

Xiao Lin bowed and said, "My princess, no, there is no trace at all. The only clue left is that he ran towards the south of Beijing."

Her intuition told her that Xuanyuan Che should not have gone far. This was just a temporary measure. He must be hiding somewhere outside Beijing.

Now the emperor is furious and is hunting him down across the country. If the emperor really catches him, he has a strong temper and may do something unpredictable.

Suddenly, she thought of Xuanyuan Che and Lin Xiaoyu's close relationship. Perhaps he knew some news, so she decided to go to the General's Mansion to ask.

When they arrived at the General's Mansion, Pei Zhiyan made an appointment with Lin Xiaoyu in the study.

"Second cousin, do you know the whereabouts of the Sixth Prince?" Pei Zhiyan asked directly.

She knew that Lin Xiaoyu knew a little about the relationship between her and Xuanyuan Che, so there was no need to hide it too much.

"Sister Yan, I..." Lin Xiaoyu said helplessly, "I don't know his whereabouts either."

Of course he knew where Xuanyuan Che was hiding, but he couldn't tell it. Xuanyuan Che had told him not to tell anyone, and this "who" should include Sister Yan.

Pei Zhiyan took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm, "Second cousin, I know you might know something, I just want to know if he is safe."

Lin Xiaoyu looked at her and his heart softened. He couldn't bear to make her worry. So, he scratched his head gently and showed a slightly awkward smile.

"Oh, about this," he said softly, "Sister Yan, don't worry, he is very safe."

"He used to go out of the capital often, and would come back after eating, drinking, and having fun. This time, it may take a little longer. Once the matter between him and Princess Galan is settled, he will come back."

Pei Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still a little worried. After all, this time was different from the past. He was escaping this time, and the emperor was furious, so no one could guarantee his safety.

Seeing that Pei Zhiyan still had a hint of melancholy on her face, Lin Xiaoyu comforted her, "Sister Yan, the Sixth Prince will send me messages regularly. If he shows any abnormality, I will definitely inform you."

Pei Zhiyan's eyes flashed with gratitude when she heard this. She nodded gently, "Then I'll have to trouble my second cousin."

"There's no need to be so polite between you and me as siblings." Lin Xiaoyu said with a smile.

Pei Zhiyan didn't say anything else, just nodded silently. She turned and left, leaving Lin Xiaoyu standing alone in the moonlight. He looked at Pei Zhiyan's receding back, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

These two people are really hard to understand. They obviously care about each other, but they both have stubborn personalities. The emotional entanglement between them is probably only understood by themselves.

And his sister Yan was even more confusing to him. It was obvious that she no longer had any feelings for Prince Jing, so she just divorced him. Even if the Pei Mansion couldn't accommodate her, didn't she still have the General's Mansion?