The Princess' Rebirth and Revenge

Li Yuan's heart was filled with shock and fear. She didn't expect Yang Xiao to be so crazy that he wanted to use her to assassinate Xuan Youlian. She knew that this was not only a revenge plan, but also a conspiracy concerning the safety of the country.

"I won't help you." She said firmly, "I won't be your murder weapon."

"Humph, do you think you have a choice?" Yang Xiao looked at her coldly, "If you don't help me, I will kill you immediately. Moreover, I will implicate your family and friends. Think carefully."

Li Yuan's heart was filled with despair and helplessness. She knew that she had no choice. She could only silently accept Yang Xiao's arrangement and wait for the arrival of that terrible day.

In the next nine days, Li Yuan was closely monitored by Yang Xiao's men. She could not contact the outside world, nor could she get any news about Xuan Youlian. She could only prepare silently and wait for that day to come.

The nine days seemed to pass very slowly, and every moment was tormenting for Li Yuan. She didn't know if she could successfully assassinate Xuan Youlian, and she didn't know if she could escape Yang Xiao's control. She could only pray silently, hoping that everything would have a good ending.

Finally, that day came. Li Yuan was taken to the Water God Temple by Yang Xiao's men. She was filled with tension and anxiety. She knew that her fate was about to change at this moment.

Xuan Youyan had been waiting for a long time in the Water God Temple. He was wearing a gorgeous armor, and his eyes were shining with determination. When he saw Li Yuan being brought in, a hint of surprise and confusion flashed in his eyes.

"Who are you? Why do you want to see me?" he asked in a deep voice.

Li Yuan did not answer, she just walked to him silently, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes. She knew that she had to remain calm and composed in order to have a chance to successfully assassinate Xuan Youyan.

However, at the moment when she was about to take action, a strong emotion suddenly surged in her heart. She looked at Hyun Woo-ryeon's firm eyes and handsome face, and suddenly felt an inexplicable intimacy and familiarity. She seemed to see a shadow deep in her heart, the self who was once brave, strong, and unyielding.

At this moment, Li Yuan hesitated. She didn't know whether she should really assassinate Xuan Youyan, and she didn't know whether she could bear the cost of such betrayal and killing. Her heart was full of contradictions and struggles, as if two forces were tearing her soul apart.

In the end, Li Yuan still couldn't make up her mind to assassinate Xuan Youlian. She knew that she couldn't betray her heart and conscience, and she couldn't become a murderer. So, at that moment, she made a decision - she wanted to escape from this place, escape from Yang Xiao's control, and find her own freedom and happiness.

She took advantage of Hyun Woo-ryeon's inattention and suddenly turned around and ran out of the temple. Her heart was filled with determination and she knew she had to seize this opportunity, otherwise she would never be able to escape this terrible situation.

Xuan Youlan looked at Li Yuan's sudden escape, with a flash of surprise and confusion in his eyes. He didn't know who this woman was, nor why she ran away. But he could feel her uneasiness and fear, as well as the determined light in her eyes.

He did not chase Li Yuan immediately, but stood there and pondered for a while. He did not know whether this woman was related to Yang Xiao's conspiracy, but he could feel that she had an unusual story and secrets. He decided to put aside this doubt for the time being and investigate Yang Xiao's conspiracy first.

Li Yuan took this opportunity to escape from the Water God Temple. She ran wildly all the way, her heart filled with freedom and joy.

The sun shines on the ancient official road, the dust is flying, and a huge spice caravan is moving slowly forward. This caravan is led by Li Jimian, the young master of Li's Spice Shop. Their destination is the prosperous capital of China, hoping to sell the rare spices in their hands for a good price.

Li Jimian sat in a gorgeously decorated carriage, holding a map tightly in his hand, with a frown on his face. His trip was not only for business, but also to find his sister who had been missing for many years. Many years ago, his sister mysteriously disappeared while out for a trip, and there has been no news since then. Li Jimian never gave up the search, and this time he went to China in the hope of getting some clues.

The caravan was not moving very fast because they had to take care of the horses carrying heavy spices. However, when they reached a desolate valley, suddenly dust flew in front of them and a caravan came quickly.

"Young Master, there is a convoy approaching ahead. Judging from the flags, it seems to be from the Yang family." A guard rode up to Li Jimian's carriage and reported in a low voice.

Li Jimian raised his eyebrows when he heard this. The Yang family? That was a big family in Jingnan, and they didn't have much in common with his own family. Although he had doubts in his heart, he remained calm and ordered, "Let the caravan give way and don't clash with them."