Chapter 66 We can't keep taking hits forever; it's time to fight back.

King Jing's expression froze instantly.

He quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at her again: "I'm sorry, it was my rudeness. Please forgive me, Fourth Sister-in-law."

A question flashed through Prince Jing's mind: Wasn't it said that his fourth sister-in-law had been frail and sickly since childhood?

Why is she here?

Despite the doubts, I didn't investigate further.

"It doesn't matter."

The first time I saw King Jing was when Qin Ye held me in his arms.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Yun Si's face.

In contrast, Qin Ye remained calm and didn't seem to find it shameful or embarrassing at all.

Anmang and Muze also stepped forward to pay their respects, both of them very excited to see Qin Ye.

Recalling the perilous situation at the time, they truly believed that everyone, including His Highness, would die here.

Unexpectedly, at the most dangerous moment, His Highness took off the armor that protected him and single-handedly led all the assassins and killers into the western valley.

They weren't allowed to follow them either.

Finally, a desperate comeback!

"Your Highness, rest assured, as long as the battle suit is intact, I have fulfilled my mission and ensured that the battle suit is not damaged in the slightest."

Upon hearing Mu Ze's words, Yun Si suddenly looked up at Qin Ye.

Qin Ye also looked at her, and their eyes met. He saw the surprise in her eyes.

Yun Si thought that under those circumstances, he would have to throw away his battle armor once he took it off, but to her surprise, he not only didn't throw it away, but also entrusted it to Mu Ze for safekeeping, and gave him a strict order.

The armor remains, and so does the person.

And Mu Ze did just that.

That idiot.

No matter how good the battle suit is, it's not as important as your life.

"Everyone has worked hard on this trip. We will reward them according to their merits when we return to the Prince's Palace."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After exchanging a few words, the group traveled through the night.

It has to be said that they are much faster than Yun Si.

It took her several days and nights to reach the place, but they arrived at the entrance to the valley in just one day.

Besides Prince Jing and Mu Ze Anmang, there were also squads of armored soldiers, as well as guards and shadow guards from Prince Xiao's mansion, making up a dark mass.

The spectacle was truly astonishing.

If they don't find Qin Ye today, King Jing and his men will probably search the entire valley thoroughly.

Once outside the valley, a remarkably spacious and luxurious carriage was parked on the official road.

"Fourth brother, this was specially made for you by the people of Luancheng who pooled their money."

King Jing explained, "Everyone heard that you were assassinated on your way to transport grain, so they specially made a carriage that you can lie down in, so that you can recuperate properly on your way back to the capital."

Qin Ye nodded.

He looked at Yun Si in his arms; the carriage would come in handy.

Yun Si felt a warmth in her heart.

It seems that Qin Ye's trip not only solved Luancheng's predicament, but also won the hearts of the people.

What seems like a misfortune may actually be a blessing in disguise.

However, after returning to Beijing, a tough battle awaits them, perhaps even more bloody than this.

The group arrived at a small town and decided to rest for two days before setting off back to Beijing.

After bathing and changing, Qin Ye and Yun Si finally regained their former dignity and demeanor.

Hot water washed away the dust and fatigue of the past few days, and I changed into a newly tailored brocade robe.

The two stood under the eaves on the second floor of the inn, and what was reflected in each other's eyes was a long-lost air of dignified elegance.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, the meal is ready."

Mu Ze said respectfully from outside the door.

His eyes were still a little red, clearly he had been living in fear lately.

Looking at the loyal guard, Yun Si said gently and sincerely, "Chief Shepherd, thank you."

Mu Ze quickly shook his head: "This subordinate dares not accept such praise. It is the Princess Consort who..."

He hesitated for a moment, then finally bowed deeply and said, "Your subordinate admires you."

Having witnessed the changes in the princess before, Mu Ze still harbored doubts about her, but this time, seeing the princess here, his shock was no less than being struck by lightning.

He couldn't even imagine how the frail princess had gotten here; the hardships and dangers she had faced would be difficult for most people to overcome.

After Mu Ze left, Yun Si turned to look at Qin Ye.

He wore a moon-white brocade robe, with a jade belt flowing at his waist, which made his figure appear even more upright. His temperament was as pure as a gentle breeze and a clear moon, untouched by worldly dust.

However, his face was still somewhat pale, and his lips were also pale, revealing his weakness due to unhealed injuries.

This was the first time Yun Si had seen him wear white, and she never expected him to pull it off so well.

"Does it still hurt?" She reached out and gently touched the wounds on his body.

Qin Ye grasped her wrist: "She's fine now."

"I'll take a look anyway."

Yun Si was worried.

He carried her so far, and he had just taken a shower; she was worried that the wound would get infected again if it got wet.

A smile curved Qin Ye's lips; her worry and nervousness secretly pleased him.

"It's really nothing serious. The military doctor that Prince Jing brought examined me and said that I'll recover in a few more days."

The injuries were so severe that even the military doctor began to doubt himself after examining them.

How could it have healed so quickly?

If he knew it was because Qin Ye had consumed the Tianshan Snow Lotus, then he would have no more doubts.

The snow lotus of Tianshan has the power to bring the dead back to life. No matter how severe the external injury or internal injury, just taking a small amount can quickly heal it.

However, this thing grows in the extremely cold northern region and is very rare; it may take eight or ten years for one to grow.

When Yun Si heard that the military doctor had examined him, she stopped insisting.

The couple went back to their room to eat.

Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the bluestone road, and in the distance came the shouts of vendors packing up their stalls.

Such ordinary, everyday moments feel especially precious at this moment.

Two days later.

As the luxurious carriage slowly drove out of the town, Yun Si lifted the curtain and saw King Jing's army following behind in a grand procession.

Tens of thousands of armored soldiers gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and the sound of horses' hooves made the ground tremble slightly.

The banners fluttered in the wind, creating a magnificent spectacle.

King Jing rode his horse alongside the carriage, his silver armor gleaming in the sunlight, exuding heroic spirit.

He leaned slightly forward and smiled at Yun Si through the carriage window, saying, "Fourth Princess, rest assured, you and Fourth Brother can rest assured and recuperate during this journey without worrying about anything else."

Just as Yun Si was about to reply, she suddenly felt a tightness around her waist as Qin Ye pulled her into his arms.

He glanced at Prince Jing with a nonchalant expression and said, "Focus on your journey."

King Jing touched his nose and tactfully stepped back a little, but still maintained a guarding posture.

Besides preventing any remaining assassins from ambushing them along the way, the more important reason for this trip was to send a message to the capital through concrete actions.

Qin Mu will protect anyone who is willing to give their heart to him with their life.

The wheels rolled along the official road, steadily moving towards the capital.

Inside the luxurious carriage, Qin Ye leaned back on the soft pillows and closed his eyes to rest.

Yun Si sat by the window, watching the mountain shadows gradually recede into the distance.

Suddenly, a warm, large hand covered the back of her hand.

"What are you thinking about?" Qin Ye asked.

Yun Si turned around, met his deep eyes, and gently shook her head: "I think the power of our Xiao Wang Mansion is about to be completely exposed."

I used to think I should lie low and wait, and that I could slowly work towards what I wanted.

However, this life-or-death experience taught her that the Xiao Prince's Mansion could no longer remain dormant.

That's good, let the storm rage on, so she can get her revenge sooner.

"It's fine to expose yourself."

A cold glint flashed in Qin Ye's dark eyes, and his voice was very light: "We can't keep taking hits forever, it's time for us to fight back."

A brief silence fell inside the carriage.

Qin Ye suddenly lifted her chin, his gaze intense: "Are you scared?"

Yun Si looked into his deep eyes and shook her head: "With you here, I'm not afraid."

Qin Ye's eyes darkened, and he lowered his head to kiss her lips.

The kiss was gentle and restrained, yet it carried an irresistible possessiveness.

On the way back to the capital, there were indeed assassins lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.

But upon seeing tens of thousands of armored soldiers accompanying them, those eyes hidden in the shadows eventually disappeared.

The journey was surprisingly peaceful.

Ah Wu sat outside the carriage, next to the driver.

The carriage moved at a steady pace, and on the morning of the fourth day, the city gates of the capital finally came into view.

"Your Highness, the Ministry of Rites is waiting at the city gate," Mu Ze said in a low voice as he rode up to the carriage window.

Upon hearing this, Yun Si immediately lowered the carriage curtain.

Qin Ye handed her a plain-colored cloak: "Put this on."

She had secretly left the city, and she absolutely could not let anyone discover her. She was on this carriage at the moment.

Outside the city gate, not only were officials from the Ministry of Rites lined up to welcome them, but the eldest prince, Prince Jin, the second prince, Prince Lin, the third prince, Prince Xiang, and the sixth prince, Prince Yu, were also all present.

On the surface, they were welcoming the victorious King Jing and the meritorious King Xiao for transporting provisions; but in reality, they each harbored their own ulterior motives and had their own plans.

"Fourth brother!"

The Prince of Jin stepped forward first, his face full of concern: "I heard you were seriously injured in an assassination attempt, and I have been worried about you day and night!"

Qin Ye got off the carriage, coughed weakly twice, and said with a face as pale as paper, "Thank you for your concern, Eldest Brother."

He swayed slightly, as if he couldn't even stand steadily.

Prince Jin quickly reached out to help him up, but Prince Jing calmly stopped him, saying, "Fourth Brother's injuries have not yet healed, so it's best for him to speak less."

The Second Prince, Prince Lin, frowned as he looked at Qin Ye: "Fourth Brother, your injury looks quite serious. Father Emperor has specially prepared a celebration banquet for you and Fifth Brother. Can you still attend the banquet in this condition?"

"It almost cost me my life."

Prince Jing, known for his outspokenness, coldly replied, "If I find out who is so ruthless as to want to kill me and my fourth brother, I will definitely not let him get away with it."

Upon hearing this, the princes reacted with varying expressions.

The Third Prince coughed lightly; his health remained poor as always.

"Fourth brother has made great contributions, and Father has specially prepared a banquet tonight to celebrate. If you are really unable to attend the banquet, I can speak to Father on your behalf, and I think Father will not blame you."

"It's alright."

Qin Ye nodded weakly, then coughed lightly twice: "Let me go back to my residence to change first. I will definitely be in the palace on time before the banquet."

Officials from the Ministry of Rites quickly made way for them.

Seeing Qin Ye struggling to turn back to the carriage, Prince Yu quickly came over to help him: "Fourth Brother, be careful."

Qin Ye glanced at Prince Yu and did not refuse his help: "Thank you for your help, Sixth Brother."

As soon as he entered the carriage, the doors blocked everyone's view, and his sickly appearance immediately disappeared.

"You acted well." Yun Si chuckled and straightened his clothes.

Qin Ye held her hand: "Tonight..."