Wu Xueyan lifted her trouser legs and could see her slightly deformed leg bones and ankles.
"This...but the last time I saw you, you had no problem walking."
"I used special shoes and had to tie them tightly with bandages to avoid leaving any marks."
Xu Yixing was silent. With such a body, he still had to dance and become someone else's pawn for an unworthy person like Sun Ziyou.
"So, the assassination of the Seventh Prince by Sun Ziyou was not a coincidence at all, but a trap set by you deliberately?" Wu Xueyan was walking ahead quietly, but suddenly turned around and stopped to ask.
Of course Xu Yixing would not say it. She didn't even know the real intention of this person today, so how could she possibly expose the Seventh Prince.
"I don't know. I heard about him and the Seventh Prince from outsiders, but I don't know the inside story."
"I thought the Seventh Prince would tell you."
"Xueyan, it's true that the Seventh Prince and I are engaged, but it doesn't mean he has to report everything to me. Besides, my family has been in a lot of trouble these days, and he has been under house arrest by the Emperor and hasn't come out yet. How can you think we are in cahoots?"
Xu Yixing looked at her seriously. It was true that she wanted to save the girl, but if she was stubborn and still thinking about helping her grandson You escape punishment or providing some information to the Second Prince, then Xu Yixing would not mind sending her away directly.
"I'm just asking casually, don't take it to heart. But Yi Yan, when did you find out about your sister's murder?"
"I found out about it along with everyone else, the day my brother brought her back."
"Really? But I heard that you visited her many times at the Sun Mansion, and you didn't find anything wrong with the substitute?"
"Xueyan, the stand-in's face was ruined. Not only me, but even my father didn't recognize me." Trying to trick me, that's impossible. Xu Yixing is now very sure that Wu Xueyan must have a purpose in looking for her.
"Oh. But you clearly said last time that Sun Ziyou had character problems. Since you didn't notice anything then, why would you remind me of this?"
Xu Yixing was a little angry. He asked so many questions, it was obvious that he was gathering information for someone else.
"I said his character was questionable because I already knew he had a mistress, but I didn't expect that person to be a stand-in pretending to be my sister. Xueyan, I clearly helped you, so why do you seem to be coming here to accuse me today?"
Wu Xueyan smiled apologetically and stopped asking: "Yes, I came here today to thank you, how did it turn out like this? Yi Yan, you are really a very good person. If only I could be like your sister and have a sister like you."
That’s right, I also think Yi Yan is very good, don’t try to compete with me for her.
"I just saw your servants carrying luggage. What's going on?"
When this matter was mentioned, Wu Xueyan finally had a smile on her face.
"Yi Yan, I'm leaving."
"Where are you going?"
"Go, take a walk, just walk around and look around."
"Ah? Will your parents agree to this?" It's not convenient for an unmarried woman to show her face in public and walk around like this.
"It doesn't matter whether they agree or not. I'm determined to leave. Besides, it's in their best interest if I leave."
Xu Yixing understood that now that the Sun family had fallen, Wu Xueyan's previous efforts were in vain.
The Sun family is in trouble. Whoever is close to him will be put on the fire. Moreover, any discerning person can see that General Xu is now concentrating on dealing with the Sun Mansion. Once the Sun Mansion is completely finished, how can the other people who have committed crimes have a good life?
"It's good that you're gone. You can finally be yourself."
"Be yourself? It's too early. Okay Yi Yan, I don't really have anything good to give you. Your family doesn't need it anyway. I'll give you this feather order. It can mobilize the troops of the city defense department."
Xu Yixing subconsciously wanted to refuse. This kind of thing was equivalent to a military token, not something that anyone could use.
"Don't rush to refuse. This is what my parents wanted. They're actually very grateful to you, but they just don't dare to bother us. This thing can only help you open the city gates and stuff. It won't be able to mobilize troops, so don't worry."
Xu Yixing thought about it and accepted it. He would decide whether to use it or not later.
"Thank you. But when will you be back?"
Wu Xueyan shook her head: "Maybe he won't come back."
Xu Yixing was shocked, but he also felt some inexplicable envy in his heart. Was he going to leave like this, abandoning his parents and family, and traveling alone?
"Very well. Then I wish you to withdraw and live in freedom."
Wu Xueyan understood the meaning of this. She was just doing someone else's work today, so she wasn't surprised at all that she was discovered. It would be incredible if a woman as smart as Xu Yiyan couldn't guess her purpose. So, she couldn't believe a single word she said.
"Actually, I have another wish. Since I don't have the chance to compete with your sister, why don't we have a competition?"
Xu Yixing was just what she wanted. She whistled, calling her horse over and leaped onto it in one step. Wu Xueyan also mounted the horse, but it was noticeably more strenuous.
Wu Xueyan raised her whip and said, "Let's go out of the woods over there. Whoever reaches the north gate first wins."
Xu Yixing took a look at the terrain. There were just a few more trees, so he just had to be careful to avoid them.
"Gee!" Xu Yixing ran out at full speed. She hadn't ridden a horse for a long time. The feeling of galloping on the road again fascinated her.
Xu Yixing arrived at the north gate early amidst the dust. When he looked back, Wu Xueyan was at least three steps behind him.
"Sorry, sorry, it's an unfair victory!" Xu Yixing raised his hands and clasped his fists. He was in a good mood after running such a lap.
"It seems that I am indeed inferior to others in skills. Miss Yi Yan, if you can no longer stay in the capital, you are welcome to join me!"
"Of course, of course."
Xu Yixing said goodbye to Wu Xueyan and continued driving into the city. No matter why she came to see him today, her purpose was in vain.
Wu Xueyan watched the Xu family's carriage enter the city before urging the horse back to the woods.
A group of men in black rushed out, all holding their breath and staring at her intently. From behind the group stepped a man, also on horseback, with a displeased look on his face.
"Second Prince, I have fulfilled your request. Can I leave now?" Wu Xueyan was very respectful to the Second Prince and spoke very carefully.
"You did it? I asked you to ask her about her weaknesses, but you didn't get anything out of her. I asked you to lead her deep into the woods, but you took her to the edge of the city instead. Xueyan, did you misunderstand what I said?"
"Second Miss Xu may really not know."
"You! I gave you a chance to save the one you love, and this is how you did it? Xueyan, don't forget who saved you in the first place!"
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