Ye Lisheng knew that the journey would not be peaceful.

Inside the sedan chair, Ling Shuang watched Ling Qi grow ever more distant, and something within her slowly crumbled.

She glanced up at Ling Ran on horseback, moved her lips as if to ask him to come into the carriage and talk to her, but the words seemed to fall on deaf ears.

"Lingran, will we meet again in the future?" she asked after thinking for a moment.

Ling Ran straightened the reins, raised his hand in a bow, his entire gesture humble and polite, gentle and refined: "Your Highness, the Prince has already bestowed me upon you."

"From now on, Your Highness, I will be responsible for protecting your safety in Lan Yi!"

For Ling Shuang, this was undoubtedly the happiest thing.

Her eyes shone brightly, as bright as the stars.

"Sixth Brother, is this true?" she asked.

Ye Lisheng nodded, feeling happy for her as well, though he didn't show it much on his face: "When has my word ever been false?"

Upon hearing this affirmative answer, Ling Shuang almost screamed out loud, but due to the large number of people around, she could only keep her excitement to herself.

"Thank you, Sixth Brother."

At that moment, two people emerged from behind a rock not far away.

"Your Highness, are we going to follow them indefinitely?"

The person addressed as "Your Highness the Crown Prince" removed his veil, revealing Nangong Liuli's face.

It's just that his face looks rather composed, and his eyes have a somewhat old-fashioned look.

"There are countless eyes of my royal brothers watching them from the shadows, so I must protect their safety."

Xiao Liu, the personal guard by his side, really couldn't figure out his master's personality. First, he lost the imperial edict and was seriously injured.

Then he mingled with the princess and willingly became her guard.

Now I'm willing to be a silent protector of flowers.

"Your Highness, didn't you say this was a political marriage? But I get the feeling you're more interested in this spoiled princess."