His sudden remark did not surprise Jiang Tian.

However, she did not resist anymore and let Xiao Sheng hold her.

After Xiao Sheng came to his senses, he realized that he had involuntarily hugged Jiang Tian tightly, and he wanted to slap himself.

Would Jiang Tian think he was being too reckless...?

Xiao Sheng was very distressed, but he had no intention of giving up.

So this is what it feels like to hold her. Xiao Sheng's heart was filled with happiness.

"Have you hugged enough? If you have, hurry back. My reputation is already bad enough. If others find out that I'm secretly keeping a lover at home, how can I face anyone?"

Jiang Tian casually reminded him.

Xiao Sheng reluctantly let go of her hand. He looked at Jiang Tian and quickly put on a smile again.

“My lady, I have finished everything. We will leave tonight. Once we are out of here, no one will recognize us, so you don’t need to worry about them damaging your reputation.”

Xiao Sheng spent the whole day out trying to smooth things over with various connections.

He went to see Wei Yunting.

Wei Yunting is always well-informed. Recently, he contacted Xiao Sheng and asked him why he came to his side.

To outsiders, Xiao Sheng was the only crown prince, and his status was extremely high.

He argued with the emperor and instead of going to Jiangnan, he went to the harsh border region. Wei Yunting's patience in waiting several days before asking him about it was already a sign of respect.

Xiao Sheng fought alongside Wei Yunting to build an empire in his past life, so he understands his temperament.

Now that I've been reborn, there are some things that need to be settled first.

Xiao Sheng had informed Wei Yunting in advance that he still had residual poison in his body.

In his past life, he was so stupid that he almost bled himself dry, but he still had some use.

He remembered the prescription for the antidote perfectly.

He didn't ask for any payment and simply wrote down the prescription for Wei Yunting.

Wei Yunting was very surprised at the time, as he was unaware that he still had residual poison in his body.

He was utterly loyal to the old emperor.

Xiao Sheng reminded him, and Wei Yunting found a renowned doctor who, through a special method, discovered the old emperor's tampering.

Why are you helping me?

Wei Yunting was very puzzled.

With his achievements overshadowing his master, Wei Yunting, as a powerful non-royal prince with a large army, was already quite conspicuous. His death would actually be more beneficial than harmful to Xiao Sheng.

Xiao Sheng explained his true situation and then took the opportunity to form an alliance with Wei Yunting.

"The capital may appear calm on the surface, but turbulent undercurrents are brewing beneath. My father, the emperor, does not truly love me. But the fate of the nation is not to be trifled with. If Your Highness trusts me, when the time is right, we can form an alliance and plot to seize the throne together."

Having shed the arrogance and impetuosity of their first meeting in their previous life, Xiao Sheng is now far more convincing.

Wei Yunting neither agreed immediately nor refused.

The two talked for several hours, and Wei Yunting's attitude began to soften.

Finally, he made a promise that if there ever came a day when the people were suffering, and Xiao Sheng was willing to help them, he would lend him a hand.

Xiao Sheng smiled and agreed.

"If it's for the sake of the great cause of the empire, then we should wait another year or two. But why did the Crown Prince rush here from the capital?"

After finishing their business, Wei Yunting casually asked a question.

Xiao Sheng looked at his rival from his past life, a slightly mysterious smile playing on his lips: "Does Your Highness believe in dreams?"

Wei Yunting raised an eyebrow: "A dream?"

"Yes, my dream guided me to this precious place, where I will find my beloved."

As soon as Xiao Sheng arrived, Wei Yunting investigated him thoroughly.

Wei Yunting had heard a little about how he was infatuated with a scholar's wife.

He was destined to have no children in his life and did not care much about matters of the heart.

These past few days, apart from paying attention to that woman, Xiao Sheng hasn't made any other moves, so Wei Yunting hasn't inquired much about it.

"Then I wish the Crown Prince all the best."

Xiao Sheng's eyes revealed a seriousness and solemnity that puzzled Wei Yunting: "Thank you for your kind words."

………………

Xiao Sheng and Wei Yunting have already agreed that if he wants to go back, Wei Yunting's men will not stop him.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Xiao Sheng decided to act sooner rather than later.

He was just thinking about how to bring it up with Jiang Tian when he heard Xiao Lingzi repeat it.

Unable to contain his excitement, he couldn't wait to take Jiang Tian away immediately.

"We'll fly far away, and no one will dare to criticize you."

Xiao Sheng looked at Jiang Tian with almost eager anticipation.

He was a little uneasy, afraid that Jiang Tian would not agree.

"Are you leaving tonight?" Jiang Tian asked slowly.

“Yes,” Xiao Sheng said.

"Okay." Jiang Tian nodded.

Xiao Sheng's eyes lit up with wild joy; she had actually agreed so readily!

However, he was a little too happy too soon.

Jiang Tian looked at him with a meaningful look in her eyes: "I have another question to ask."