The North Post Station is located at the junction of Dongqi. Going further north is the desolate desert. Therefore, many caravans will spend a night in the post station, have a good sleep before setting off again. You have to know that when traveling in the desert, there will be no big beds or hot meals to eat.
Although the Third Prince had pressed acupoints on Ji Lingxue and Mo Xiang to control their movements, he was still a little worried. After all, he had been in trouble twice at the hands of Ji Lingxue.
Therefore, the Third Prince specially left a servant to watch over them during the meal, and then he felt at ease to take his people to eat delicious food.
Mo Xiang nodded to Ji Lingxue, indicating that they could take action.
Ji Lingxue started to cry out in pain.
The attendant stood at the door and looked at Ji Lingxue coldly and asked, "Princess Chen, what's wrong with you?"
Ji Lingxue had a painful expression on her face. After a long while, she said weakly, "My stomach hurts. I want to go to the toilet."
The attendant's ears burned as it was the first time he had seen a princess talk about going to the toilet so naturally. However, he had received instructions from the Third Prince and did not dare to take it lightly. He pointed to the toilet in the room and said, "Princess, just go and take care of it right here. I'll be guarding the door and won't peek."
Ji Lingxue continued to cry out, "Ouch, my stomach hurts so much, how can I go to the toilet now that I can't move?"
The attendant thought for a moment, walked over to Ji Lingxue, raised his hands to untie the acupoints on her hands and feet, "Okay... Now you can..." Before he could finish his words, he felt a pain in his neck, his eyes rolled up and he fell to the ground.
Mo Xiang held the stool and smiled gently, "Princess, it's done."
Ji Lingxue kicked the servant's body, thought for a moment and said, "Put him on the bed."
Mo Xiang nodded, found a piece of cloth to tie up the servant's hands and feet, blocked his mouth, dragged him onto the bed and covered him with a quilt. From a distance, it really looked like he was doing something bad.
Mo Xiang walked to the window, opened it a crack and observed the situation outside the door, then took Ji Lingxue downstairs. They walked into the kitchen, changed into kitchen helpers' clothes, and squatted quietly to wash vegetables.
At this time, they heard a commotion outside. It was the Third Prince's men who discovered that they were missing and rushed out to chase them. No one would have thought that they were just disguised and were still in the post station.
Ji Lingxue said: "The more dangerous the place, the safer it is. If we escape, we will be too conspicuous. The Third Prince's men will catch up with us in no time. It's better for us to hide in the post station."
Mo Xiang said: "Master is wise."
Ji Lingxue and Mo Xiang were getting along pretty well, and no one noticed anything wrong. They thought they were just new helpers hired by the boss.
There were many people coming to the post station today, and the kitchen was very busy. After a while, the dishes were all used up, so the shopkeeper sent two people back to the city to purchase. Ji Lingxue and Mo Xiang returned to the border city in the purchasing team.
As soon as I arrived at the city gate, I saw an army riding away in a hurry, with the sound of horses' hooves raising a cloud of dust.
Ji Lingxue turned around and glanced at the leader of the army. Seeing that they were not Xiao Yichen's men, she took Mo Xiang and walked towards the government office.
When they arrived at the government office, they knocked on the door and showed the token of Princess Chen. The servant directly invited the dusty Ji Lingxue into the hall. Sitting in the hall was none other than Chi Feng.
Ji Lingxue looked up at the "Mirror Hanging High" hanging above the living room and really wondered if she had come to the wrong place. When did Chi Feng become the county magistrate of a border city
Chi Feng didn't recognize Ji Lingxue at first glance, and was about to ask who the visitor was. But when he saw Ji Lingxue, he immediately put on a smile and bowed to her respectfully, "Your subordinate greets the princess."
Ji Lingxue nodded and asked, "Chi Feng, why are you here? Where is the county magistrate?"
Chi Feng said: "This county magistrate was corrupt and embezzled gold. He was investigated by our prince a quarter of an hour ago and is now in the yamen jail."
Ji Lingxue raised her eyebrows. She was kidnapped by the perverted Third Prince of Dayan, and Xiao Yichen had the time to care about these trivial matters? The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. If Xiao Yichen was in front of her at this moment, she would definitely point at his forehead and scold him.
Seeing Ji Lingxue's expression changing, Chi Feng shrank his neck and said something good for Xiao Yichen: "Princess, the prince is not going to abandon you to the Third Prince of Dayan. He has other plans."
Ji Lingxue sneered. It seemed that Xiao Yichen recognized her when she was singing the chef's song, but he didn't rescue her and just watched the show from the side.
Chi Feng's eyelids tightened: He had explained it to the prince, so why did the princess still look unhappy
Ji Lingxue asked: "Where are Xiao Yichen and the others?"
Chi Feng's eyelids twitched. Only when Ji Lingxue called the Prince Chen by his name did he say, "The Prince is now hunting down the Third Prince of Dayan."
If it were him, he would also be angry that he was inexplicably used as bait to lure the third prince of Dayan. That man was cunning by nature and would be able to see through the flaws at a glance if it was just a show. Therefore, this was also the reason why Xiao Yichen did not tell Ji Lingxue the specific plan.
Ji Lingxue snorted coldly and turned to rush out. Mo Xiang quickly caught up with her, "Master..."
Chi Feng chased up and said hurriedly: "Princess, where are you going? The prince has ordered you to wait here for him to come back, and he will explain to you."
Ji Lingxue pushed Chi Feng away and said, "Go away."
Looking at Ji Lingxue's receding back, Chi Feng sighed and said, "My Lord... I tried my best to keep the princess, but she insisted on leaving..."
On the other side, at the border post station, the third prince discovered that Ji Lingxue had escaped and immediately went out to chase her. He guessed that Ji Lingxue must be going back to the city to find Xiao Yichen, and there was only one way back to the city, but he didn't expect that Xiao Yichen would come back and set an ambush on the road.
The third prince, along with a dozen attendants, was chased by Xiao Yichen like a rat crossing the street, looking extremely embarrassed.
Xiao Yichen rode on a tall horse, looking down at the Third Prince who had fallen to the ground and rolled around, "Third Prince of Dayan, we meet again. There are no traps in the ground here. It is impossible for you to escape underground."
The third prince stood up and looked at the black horse that was lying on the ground. He couldn't help but admire Xiao Yichen's archery skills. The arrow went through the horse's body and ended its life.
The Third Prince spread his hands. Without Ji Lingxue as a hostage, he had too few bargaining chips to negotiate with Xiao Yichen. "Can we talk?"
Xiao Yichen put his sword against the third prince's neck and said, "A defeated general has no right to negotiate terms." He waved his hand, and we behind him quickly subdued the third prince.
The third prince asked unwillingly: "Prince Chen, do you think you have won? I have taken advantage of your woman before, but the taste of Princess Chen is just like this... Her figure is not as sexy as the woman in my Dayan."
Bang! A heavy slap landed on the Third Prince's face, splashing blood all over his mouth.
"Haha... Prince Chen, you are angry, but the Third Prince is still laughing happily.
Xiao Yichen said: "Third Prince, you are only good at talking, but I think you won't be able to laugh later."
The Third Prince restrained his smile and looked at Xiao Yichen and asked, "What do you mean?"
"The King of Dayan is critically ill. You are in such a hurry to go back because you want to inherit the throne, right? You killed the brothers who might compete with you for the throne at all costs... But I tell you, I will decide who will inherit the throne of Dayan. You are so cruel and bloodthirsty. Once you become king, the people will suffer. I will choose a new heir for your country..." Xiao Yichen said as he turned his body to the side, revealing the person behind him.
The Third Prince could no longer hold back his smile. He stared at the man standing in front of him who looked very similar to him. "Yuchi Ruge, why are you here?"
Ruge smiled, nodded and said: "It's me, third brother. You don't have to be too surprised. I'm still alive, not dead!" He emphasized the word "dead" to remind the third prince what he had done.
Just now in the border city, Ruge confessed his identity to Xiao Yichen, and Xiao Yichen was quite straightforward and agreed to help him ascend the throne. With Xiao Yichen's help, his journey back to Dayan would surely be smooth.
The third prince narrowed his eyes and thought for a while, finally figured out a problem, and said angrily: "That man in black with a ghost face is you!" No wonder he could easily control the poisonous bees and kidnap Ji Lingxue right under his nose.
Ruge nodded and generously admitted what she had done.
The Third Prince looked at his several seriously injured subordinates, and then looked at Xiao Yichen's guards who were riding on tall horses with high spirits. He lowered his head with a hint of unwillingness in his eyes.
Ruge turned around and bowed to Xiao Yichen, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
Xiao Yichen nodded, accepted Ruge's salute, turned around and pointed to the twenty guards to escort Ruge back to Dayan.
Ruge turned her head and looked in the direction of the checkpoint, and said silently: Ji Lingxue, I'm leaving, and we won't see each other again! "
Xiao Yichen watched Ruge's figure disappear into the dust, and a smile appeared on his face. He finally got rid of a hidden danger. Whether Ruge would be waiting for bloody storm or spring flowers after returning to Dayan was none of his business.
"Xiao Yichen!" Ji Lingxue's gritting teeth voice came from behind.
Xiao Yichen turned around, and a white sock came towards him. He raised his hand to catch it, ignoring the strange smell coming from the socks. He looked at Ji Lingxue with a smile and said, "Princess, are you thanking me for sending away the two princes of Dayan by giving me the socks as a token of your love?"
Ji Lingxue rolled her eyes, "I'm asking you to eat stinky socks!"
Xiao Yichen twitched his lips, patted it and threw it back, "Princess, there are really hidden dragons and crouching tigers around you. The second prince of Dayan actually serves as your bodyguard. Fortunately, I found him and sent him away, otherwise it would be a blessing or a curse.
Ji Lingxue rolled her eyes, "Even if there is a disaster, it cannot affect you, Your Majesty." After saying that, she turned her horse around. She originally wanted to question Xiao Yichen's intentions, but ended up watching a drama. Now she wanted to go back and have a good sleep.
Xiao Yichen rode up to Ji Lingxue and said, "We will stay at the border tonight and return to the capital tomorrow."
Ji Lingxue knew what Xiao Yichen was thinking. They hadn't even gone to the gold mine to check it out yet, so how could they return empty-handed
Ji Lingxue spread her hands and said, "Anyone who sees it gets a share, but since I own this gold mine, you have to share half with me anyway."
Xiao Yichen held Ji Lingxue's hand and said, "Princess, you really love money. From now on, all the assets of the palace will be managed by you. Do you like it?"
Ji Lingxue avoided Xiao Yichen's hand. She was still very angry. Don't think that she would forgive him just because of a sugar-coated bullet.
Ji Lingxue squeezed the horse's belly, and the horse raised its hooves and ran very fast, leaving Xiao Yichen behind in the blink of an eye.
(End of this chapter)