The room was cold and lifeless; there was no one there.
"Oh no, it's a trick, let's go!" Su Jin realized she had been fooled.
Zhou Chen then noticed that the bed was empty.
He said anxiously, "The mansion is so big, where are we supposed to find it?"
"Go to the west wing!"
Su Jinxia made a quick decision: the west wing was the most secluded, and if Su Jinxia were hiding someone, she would definitely put them there. That way, if someone broke in, it would be the most difficult to find them.
"quick!"
Su Jin quickly went out, climbed over the wall from the backyard, and headed towards the west wing.
Since the east wing is a smokescreen, someone must be checking it from time to time, and it will be discovered soon.
Fortunately, the snow was too heavy and the night was too dark, so the number of patrols was greatly reduced. Su Jinxia and Zhou Chen made their way smoothly to the vicinity of the West Wing.
Su Jin suddenly stopped and blocked Zhou Chen's path, "Someone is lying in ambush!"
Near the west wing, there were quite a few people lying in ambush. However, these people were not top-level secret guards, and they were freezing cold, so their breathing was much heavier. Su Jin could sense their presence.
Su Jin found a secluded corner with no one guarding it, and she and Zhou Chen climbed over the wall and quietly made their way to the main house.
The entire west wing was deserted, and the courtyard was overgrown with weeds. Who would have thought that someone would be locked up here!
But the ambush outside told Su Jin that it must be there!
The door wasn't locked. Su Jinxia and Zhou Chen pushed it open and gently stepped inside. Warm air rushed in, and there were still embers in the charcoal brazier.
Zhou Chen was overjoyed and hurried to the bedside. Suddenly, the person on the bed was startled awake.
"Ah! Who are you?" Wang Shuyi exclaimed suddenly.
Zhou Chen quickly covered her mouth, "Don't scream!"
Wang Shuyi struggled desperately, which also disturbed Zhou Li.
Su Jin picked up the child and said, "The prince sent me to rescue you. Stop shouting and let's go!"
As Su Jin spoke, she picked up the clothes next to her and helped Zhou Li put them on.
However, Wang Shuyi's exclamation had alerted the people lying in ambush outside, and they rushed into the courtyard.
"Take them away, I'll deal with the people outside!" Su Jin handed the children to Zhou Chen, quickly left, and closed the door behind her.
Su Jin unleashed her hidden weapon instantly, and the group of people who had just rushed into the courtyard were instantly knocked to the ground.
Soon, Su Jinxia was fighting with the crowd.
Taking advantage of this brief moment, Zhou Chen quickly had Wang Shuyi and Zhou Li get dressed, leave through the window, and climb over the wall to escape.
But at this moment, the entire mansion was brightly lit, the east wing was discovered, and everyone was alarmed.
Su Jinxia took the lead and stood guard at the door, her sword aura like a rainbow, displaying an imposing aura of one man guarding the pass against ten thousand. Seeing that only Su Jinxia had broken in, the guards assumed that the princess was still inside and called for everyone to come to the west wing.
This gave Zhou Chen an opening, allowing him to escape with the princess and Zhou Li.
Su Jin navigated alone amidst countless swords and spears, appearing tense but actually composed. She calculated the time, ensuring that Zhou Chen had left the mansion, before breaking through the encirclement and retreating down the mountain.
The guards rushed into the house, only to find no one there!
So all the guards went down the mountain to pursue them.
Su Jinxia's lightness skill was beyond the reach of these people. Coupled with the wind and snow, the night was dark and the roads were slippery, and Su Jinxia quickly disappeared without a trace.
But the guards ignored her; they only needed to find the princess and Zhou Li, as those two were not fast on their feet.
Subconsciously, the guards believed that after the princess and Zhou Li escaped, they would definitely go down the mountain.
However, that didn't happen.
Su Jin didn't actually go down the mountain; instead, she went in a circle and went back up the mountain.
Before taking action, Su Jinxia had anticipated that it might alert the people in the manor, so she discussed with Zhou Chen that they would not go down the mountain, but go up the mountain instead, so that they could completely avoid the guards' search with the princess and Zhou Li.
Su Jin followed the footprints of Zhou Chen and the others as they went up the mountain, and soon spotted them.
"elder sister!"
When Zhou Chen saw Su Jin, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
Su Jin didn't say much, just said, "Let's go first. Once the guards realize what's happening, they might expand the search area!"
Zhou Chen nodded, carrying the child, and continued to climb the mountain, his steps uneven. Although the mountain was high, there was a village behind it. Once they entered the village, things would be much easier.
Su Jinxia saw that Wang Shuyi was panting heavily and breathing heavily, so she went over to support her.
Wang Shuyi said softly, "Thank you. May I ask who you are, young lady? I have never seen you before in front of the Prince."
Su Jin did not answer Wang Shuyi's question directly, but replied softly, "Your Highness, rest assured, since I risked my life to save you, I will definitely return you to the Prince safely."
Wang Shuyi's eyes flickered, but she didn't continue speaking.
The wind and snow gradually stopped, the sky gradually turned white, and visibility became clear.
Wang Shuyi was panting heavily as she walked with all her might, occasionally glancing back at Zhou Li.
Zhou Li is quite bold; he didn't cry or make a fuss, but obediently nestled on Zhou Chen's shoulder and has actually fallen asleep.
When Wang Shuyi turned back to check on Zhou Li again, she suddenly recognized Zhou Chen's face. She froze in shock, "You...who are you?"
Zhou Chen and Zhou Lin look remarkably alike. Before, it was dark, and Wang Shuyi hadn't been able to see Zhou Chen's appearance clearly. Now that it was daylight, she finally noticed it.
Knowing he couldn't hide it any longer, Zhou Chen frankly said, "I am Zhou Chen."
"The tenth, fourteenth prince?" Wang Shuyi was filled with shock, even covering her mouth, which was agape in surprise. "You, you weren't in the Southern Kingdom?"
"This is a long story, Your Highness, please continue your journey and lest you fall ill because of this." Zhou Chen noticed that Wang Shuyi was not feeling well and was somewhat worried.
Wang Shuyi pressed her hand to her chest, looking lingering fear, but obediently didn't ask any more questions.
The group continued their journey and soon arrived at the mountaintop.
"I can't walk anymore."
Wang Shuyi's legs went weak, and she leaned her whole body on Su Jinxia's body, but she still couldn't take a single step.
She slid down to sit on the ground, following Su Jinxia's side.
"Then let's rest for a while."
Su Jin spoke softly, then walked to the highest point and looked down to observe the surrounding scenery.
The entire mountain was covered in white snow and silent. Looking into the distance, there was no sign of any soldiers or officers, so they must be safe.
Suddenly, a blinding light spread out from afar, illuminating the snow-covered ground with dazzling brilliance.
On the horizon, golden rays burst forth, showering the earth with dazzling light and a touch of warmth.
It's sunrise.
Su Jin gazed at the magnificent scene, slightly stunned, recalling the only time she had ever seen a sunrise.
He is with Shen Qianxue.
I miss it so much...
"So beautiful!"
Suddenly, Wang Shuyi walked up behind Su Jin and sighed.
Su Jin raised her arm to stop Wang Shuyi from taking any further steps forward. "This is a cliff, very deep. Your Highness, please be careful."
Wang Shuyi, however, paid no attention and stood side by side with Su Jinxia, watching the beautiful sunrise.
"I never realized that such stunning scenery existed in this harsh and cold Northeast region," Wang Shuyi exclaimed.
Su Jinxia found this strange and subconsciously asked, "Isn't the Princess a local?"
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