Kunjie was shocked. Killing a commoner without cause was a capital offense, let alone the death of a member of the imperial family. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Uncle, he is Prince Yong's most beloved son. If he dies, Prince Yong will never let it go!"

Kunjie squinted and said meaningfully, "It's because he was Prince Yong's favorite son that he had to die! Only when he dies will your aunt's son have a chance to rise in the world!" Kunjie suddenly understood. So that's how it is.

Although Kunjie was born out of wedlock, he was decisive and resourceful, making him one of the more outstanding members of the Ulanara family's reserve. Wuge knew his abilities and felt most at ease entrusting this matter to Kunjie. Sure enough, he agreed without hesitation, took the scrolls of Hongli and Zhao Kuangxun, and left.

Kun Jie knew this was no ordinary matter. Since his uncle had instructed him to retrieve the painting from the two people, he had to help them. His uncle was the head of the Ulanara family, and his aunt was the pride of the Ulanara family!

A few days later.

Hongli and Zhao Kuangxun observed outside the city gates of Beijing for two or three days. The number of patrolling soldiers outside the gates increased day by day, and the frequency of patrols also increased. Finally, on the third day, it seemed that the soldiers guarding the gates had an extra scroll in their hands, which they would take out from time to time to examine. They not only carefully checked the caravans and carriages, but also ordinary civilians, even beggars and refugees, without letting them go unchecked.

Hongli clenched his fist and slammed it against the wall, indignantly shouting, "Damn it! They've actually taken control of the capital. What are their goals? Why are they trying to wipe me out?"

Knowing that Hongli was anxious, Zhao Kuangxun gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, clasped his hands, and said to Hongli, "Fourth Prince, I am willing to risk my life for you. I will draw away these soldiers, and you can find an opportunity to go to the capital..."

Hongli was deeply moved by Zhao Kuangxun's words. If it weren't for Zhao Kuangxun's constant protection and meticulous planning, he wouldn't have even made it out of Xunxian, let alone the capital. And now he was even willing to sacrifice his life for him…

Hongli patted Zhao Kuangxun's shoulders with both hands. After spending so many days together, Hongli completely trusted Zhao Kuangxun and no longer treated him as an outsider. His heart was warmed, and his words softened: "Lord Zhao, I will never forget your kindness to me, Hongli, for the rest of my life. How could I abandon you now? If you show yourself and lure them away, you are going to your death. I, Hongli, am a man, and I cannot do such a thing as living by borrowing someone else's life! Lord Zhao, please give up this idea. Let's think of another way! We were able to escape the pursuit and return to Beijing. I don't believe that they can stop me when I get home!"

Seeing that Hongli, after these days of trials, was no longer the timid boy he once was, and that his eyes and brows revealed the spirit of a passionate young man, confident enough to face difficulties without regret for the sacrifices he had made to protect him, Zhao Kuangxun was pleased and said with a smile, "Good..."

Just then, a carriage slowly made its way towards the city gate, a stark contrast to all the other passing carriages. Where had this carriage looked before? The driver also seemed vaguely familiar, though he couldn't quite place where he'd seen it before.

Hongli noticed the strange carriage at a glance, and as he was wondering about it, the carriage curtain was lifted, and a familiar face peeked out.

It's Ulanara Snow Cherry!

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