When Yuwen Yao caught up, Nan Lingqin had already been taken away by Hei Bu Shui.

The barbarians may seem rough, but they are actually quite meticulous when it comes to doing things, having thoroughly dealt with all traces of Nan Lingqin here.

Even so, with just a sniff, a breath, or a feeling, Yuwen Yao was certain that Nan Lingqin must have appeared here.

Behind them, Tingfeng and Tingyu followed closely.

"Your Highness, where is Miss Lingqin..." Tingyu asked anxiously, but seeing that her Crown Prince was just standing there without saying a word, she immediately stopped talking.

"Your Highness, we are in the winning position."

Upon hearing this, Tingfeng hesitated for a moment before speaking first, "After all, we dispatched the secret guards that you, the Crown Prince, personally trained, but... the Fifth Prince took the opportunity to escape."

Hearing the hint of disappointment in Tingfeng's voice, Yuwen Yao's eyes narrowed slightly, then opened again, his face darkening. "There's the smell of houttuynia cordata in the air. This kind of herb grows mostly in moist soil, so barbarians have appeared here and kidnapped her."

Upon hearing this, Tingfeng and Tingyu exchanged a glance and were taken aback. The Crown Prince had actually been thinking about this question all along. Suddenly, their expressions changed again. "Your Highness, your subordinates will go to look for them immediately. It won't be long before they go far."

"They haven't gone far, but she doesn't want to see me."

Yuwen Yao's voice was both deep and soft, hitting the nail on the head. Tingfeng and Tingyu exchanged a glance and both lowered their heads in defeat.

"Find Xu Yiran; she'll listen to him."

Yuwen Yao said.

His voice was soft and deep, seemingly no different from usual, but Tingyu and Tingfeng still saw their crown prince's figure tremble slightly as he spoke those words, his heart filled with such loneliness and heaviness.

Yuwen Yao was naturally heavy-hearted; she so desperately didn't want to see him.

Knowing he was going to die, I didn't want to see him.

But, Qin'er, there are many things you don't know, and you can't know them. I just want to leave you some light, to leave you a prosperous world, that's all.

My darkness was redeemed by your light, and I will keep that light forever.

...

During the war between the two countries, the civilians were not harmed. Although the checkpoints were strict in the areas of Beirong, the people did not show any signs of panic due to the war.

"Princess Lingqin, you must cooperate well when we leave the city later."

At this moment, in a caravan waiting in line for inspection, Hei Bu Shui, dressed as a merchant, whispered a warning to Nan Ling Qin, who was dressed as a guard.

Nan Lingqin glanced at the other person, "What if I don't?"

“Then I don’t mind shouting to expose your identity. Then I think, as a princess of Southern Qi, and now you are in Northern Rong, and you were once known as a witch, people are panicking. What you will do next is self-evident.”

"Hmm, as expected of someone who follows Zhuidamu, birds of a feather flock together, they will stop at nothing and are very thoughtful."

Nan Lingqin nodded. "Don't worry, I prefer you to be my guards for now. You automatically hide all my traces, and I'm very grateful."

His cold face and sarcastic tone made Hei Bu Shui Ying's eyes darken. He immediately looked away and followed the group forward.

“An Shangning is no longer a barbarian, is he?”

Nan Lingqin suddenly parted her lips slightly.

Upon hearing the sound, Hei Bu Shui looked at Nan Ling Qin with a wary expression.

“Otherwise, why would Zydam send you to tie me up?”

Hei Bu Shui looked at Nan Ling Qin. In the sunlight, although the woman was dressed as a man, her exquisitely crafted eyebrows and eyes, as well as her crimson lips, were exposed to the air. Every frown and movement seemed to send chills down one's spine.

That delicate skin, that extraordinary and beautiful appearance.

No wonder so many men were captivated by her.

Suddenly, Hei Bu Shui felt a surge of warmth in her heart and quickly looked away.

Nan Lingqin didn't see Hei Bushui's reaction at this moment; her attention was completely focused on the city gate ahead.

Because she saw a familiar person, sitting high on his horse, covered in dust, followed by a troop of cavalry, as if they were in a hurry to enter the capital.

It was Qin Xun.

Didn't Yuwen Shi say he would leave him in Western Xia?

It seems that either Yuwen Shi let him off the hook, or he broke free of his restraints and ran away.

Just then, he took out his token. Upon seeing it, the city gate guard immediately stepped back and invited him into the city.

A group of people rushed past, and as they passed each other, Nan Lingqin had already subtly turned her head away, looking to the side, trying her best to conceal her figure from Qin Xun's notice.

He was probably grateful to her. He heard from Yuwen Shi that he had even attempted to assassinate the Crown Prince of Western Xia, Duanmu Rong, to help her. So, at this moment, in Kunrong, with so many people at the city gate and the presence of Hei Bu Shui's men, she wouldn't let Qin Xun take any risks.

After all, she knew how much he had suffered over the years. Now that things had finally improved and he had a place to make his mark, she couldn't let it be ruined because of her. Even if she were to conquer the Southern Qi and reach the capital of Northern Rong, she didn't want to put Qin Xun in a difficult position.

At this moment, it was Nan Lingqin and the others' turn to conduct the inspection.

The group left the city without any problems.

Ahead, the cavalry that had been there earlier suddenly stopped after their leader did.

Qin Xun gripped the reins tightly, tugging at the horse's flanks, and turned to look towards the city gate, his brows furrowed.

He must have been mistaken.

How could she be in Beirong? Even if she were, Young Master Xu would definitely be with her, protecting her well.

"Let's keep going."

At a command, the horses galloped away, disappearing further and further from the direction Nan Lingqin had gone.

What Qin Xun didn't know was that this near miss would be her last encounter with Nan Lingqin.

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