Hearing Chen Ziyun and Shang Dongyang's conversation, Liu Yunzhao was both shocked and delighted:

She could sell such a shocking secret to either the Emperor or the Ninth Prince for enough profit to make her rich for the rest of her life!

However, compared to the Emperor, Liu Yunzhao preferred to sell this information to the Ninth Prince.

Liu Yunzhao grew up in the palace, and no one knew better than her how vicious the Empress Dowager was. Although the Emperor was not the Empress Dowager's biological son, he was raised by her and was just as vicious as she was!

To save face, an emperor would absolutely be capable of killing someone to silence them!

Liu Yunzhao quietly hid under the table.

After the Empress and the Crown Prince left, she quickly got out from under the table and ran to Chen Ziyun's wardrobe where she kept her winter clothes to rest, carefully planning the time and route to escape from the palace.

The reason Liu Yunzhao didn't leave before was because the time wasn't right, and her mother, Consort Xiao, was also under the watchful eye of the Empress Dowager, who couldn't protect her.

But now, the Ninth Prince is back!

As long as she tells the Ninth Prince this news,

If her mother, Consort Xiao, tells the Ninth Prince the Empress Dowager's secret, they can definitely exchange it for a way to survive!

Ji Fengyao and Ji Fengming, along with Xique and Bailu, rode their respective demon beast mounts, hunting and gathering wild fruits in the forest, having a great time.

The cheerful laughter of the group echoed through the dense forest from time to time, making Shang Xiye, Ji Chenhai, and the soldiers feel happy.

"Yao'er has been spoiled by you. She's been married to you for a year, but she's still a child at heart." Ji Chenhai said as he scolded Shang Xiye, but he couldn't stop smiling with satisfaction.

Shang Xiye said gently, "Yaoyao is naturally optimistic and cheerful, and as pure and kind as a child; she was born to be loved, and it is my fault for not being good enough."

"Then keep up the good work," Ji Chenhai said with a smile, patting Shang Xiye's arm.

A soldier passing by: "..."

You guys really have the courage to take responsibility.

One dares to continue encouraging.

If we keep spoiling her like this, the princess will become too arrogant!

Thankfully, his wife couldn't see how much the prince and Lady Ji doted on their wife and daughter;

Otherwise, the backyard will definitely catch fire!

They're going to be unable to make a living!

Black Owl was silent for a long time: "You should work harder. If you don't work harder, I'll take Xiao Yao'er away."

Shang Xiye: "..."

Ji Chenhai: "..."

No, is it really okay for you to so blatantly say that you want to steal someone else's partner?

"Xiao Yao'er is my sister. No one can let her down, including you, Xiao Jiu." Hei Xiao got up and went into the woods to find Ji Fengming and Ji Fengyao.

Ji Chenhai remained silent for a long while before asking Shang Xiye in bewilderment, "Xiao Jiu, you and Xiao Chen are childhood friends, right?"

“Yes, we have been relying on each other ever since we were rescued from the Black Purgatory,” Shang Xiye answered affirmatively.

Ji Chenhai was even more puzzled: "Then why do I feel like he, my Yao'er, and Fengming are the real siblings who grew up together? He's especially protective of my Fengming. As long as he's around, I've never been able to beat Fengming up!"

"I was wondering the same thing. Although it's not quite accurate to say it like that, it seems like I've fallen out of favor," Shang Xiye pouted, looking a little pitiful.

Ji Chenhai: "..."

Out of favor...

His son-in-law's choice of words is really...

Ecstasy!

When Black Owl found Ji Fengyao and Ji Fengming, they were sitting side by side on a high cliff, enjoying the scenery.

Hearing Black Owl's footsteps, Ji Fengming turned around and greeted him with a bright smile: "Xiao Chen, look here, doesn't it look familiar?"