Later, Xie Yuancheng gave his tenderness to another woman. I have seen people in the capital who divorced their wives or got divorced, and I have occasionally seen divorce papers and divorce papers.
I want all three little ones; he'll rise to great heights in the future, as long as he doesn't bring the Ji family into it. My parents are getting old; when I was pregnant with Xizhi and Suling, they were already thinking about going back to their hometown to live.
The mansion there is half the size of the Ji family mansion, and it's full of people who live a peaceful and contented life. Yu'er will definitely have a good time growing up there. He's been separated from us since he was little and hasn't had a good life. We need to make it up to him.
Xi Zhi was supposed to take the surname Li, so if Xie Yuancheng comes to take it, then the third son will have to suffer the consequences.
I wandered around outside for a while to get a general idea of how many people were nearby. When I saw a carriage pass by, I stole two tear gas canisters from Xie Yuancheng and quickly got into the passing carriage.
The white smoke outside hadn't dissipated yet when I heard the voices of those people. I quickly took out several dozen coins and gave them to the person in the carriage, hoping he would help me.
"Ji, Ying?" That voice belonged to Lu Fengjun. I looked up and saw it was indeed him, wearing a big beard.
"Brother Lu, please help me!" I can't worry about anything else, I need to ask for help in Xi'an, otherwise how will I get out of here?
"Okay, come over here." Lu Fengjun beckoned, and I went over. He put a mask on me and then changed me into the clothes next to him.
After we finished, someone stopped the carriage. Lu Fengjun asked in the Western Regions language, and soon someone lifted the curtain of the carriage.
They are Xie Yuancheng's men. I've met them before. Luckily, I ran into Lu Fengjun. Otherwise, if I had been caught after my escape, Xie Yuancheng would have kept a close watch on me.
I told him everything I needed to know and gave him time to take a concubine. If he couldn't make up his mind, I would do it for him. I didn't want to see him living a sullen and bruised life anymore.
Once the carriage had left the city, I was finally relieved: "Brother Lu, you can leave me at Qianli Pavilion."
"I won't let you go." Lu Fengjun said as if he had found a treasure. I almost forgot that he had a crush on me. What a terrible memory!
"Brother Lu, I... I'm already with Xie Yuancheng."
“I know. Now that you’re leaving him, it’s my chance. Let’s go back to the capital together, and I’ll take care of you from now on.”
"You've really misunderstood. It was just a coincidence."
"How could I misunderstand!" Lu Fengjun took off his hat and beard. "I searched everywhere for you. They all said you jumped off a cliff and died. Now that we've finally found you, it's truly fate."
It's fate, such a cruel twist of destiny. I could talk myself hoarse and still not be able to explain it.
"I made an appointment with someone, and if I don't go, he'll be in trouble."
"Who? A man or a woman?"
“It’s a girl. I did this for Yuancheng. I hope he will.”
“You’ve done so much for him, and now that something’s happened, you have to hide your identity. That won’t happen again. He’s currently tied up by the King of the Western Regions, and the Crown Prince is egging him on. He can’t be distracted for the time being.”
Of course I know, otherwise why would I sacrifice my happiness to make him happy!
"Brother Lu, can you get to Qianliting before noon? If someone gets into trouble because of me, I will feel uneasy and sad for the rest of my life."
"Alright, I'll have him change course right away. But we haven't seen anyone by noon, so we need to hurry. I'm here on imperial orders to deliver something to the Crown Prince, so let's not linger."
"Delivering things by imperial decree? The Crown Prince forced his son-in-law to his death, yet he still rose through the ranks with ease."
"Don't be angry. Although I am now a minor official, the Emperor's decree cannot be changed. He is still on the side of the Crown Prince. Even when the Empress offered herself to the Crown Prince, the Emperor did not pursue the matter."
"How disgusting!"
"Alright, I won't tell you these unpleasant things. That's how it is in the palace. None of the royal family members are clean."
I nodded. If Lu Fengjun hadn't saved me today, I wouldn't have been able to escape. I still need to maintain a good relationship with him.
"May I call you Yingdi? I know you and the Marquis have been together for a long time, but you two are about to separate, perhaps..."
"Brother Lu, call me whatever you want, I don't mind. Just don't let it get out. There are people all over the Ji residence, and if we're found out, we'll all be dead."
Xie Yuancheng was the one who first called her that, and she ended up marrying him because of it. It's truly a twist of fate.
"Don't worry, Yingdi. Although I am related to the Empress, I am not a villain. General Ji is a good official and has saved my life. He will not betray you."
Lu Fengjun's smile was the same as before, which put my mind at ease. He is a good person, and no matter what forces are behind him, that will never change.
On the way, I chatted with him a bit more and learned that the Crown Prince had always been the heir apparent. I don't know what method he used to coax the old emperor into submission, so the Second Prince had to rely on him.
The Crown Prince has taken too many lives on his shoulders, yet he has risen through the ranks with ease and thrived in the officialdom. It is truly unfair.
"Brother Lu, do you have any news about Princess Zhaole?"
I still have to pretend to ask, otherwise it would seem too cold-hearted.
"Sister Zhaole was originally going to Dongqin for a marriage alliance, but it is said that she was assassinated en route and died along with her youngest son."
"Assassination attempt?!"
I stared wide-eyed. Luckily, Li Zhaole was smart enough not to go to the palace, otherwise she would have been in big trouble.
"Don't worry about me. I suspect the Emperor of Dongqin is quite fond of her, though I don't know if it's to save face. She had a relationship with the Emperor of Dongqin before, but later, I don't know who the father of the child was. I guess it was revenge."
I sighed beside him, deciding it wasn't wise to say more. I still didn't know Lu Fengjun's background; he saved me, so he must be a good person.
An hour later, we arrived at Qianli Pavilion. Since we still had some time, we got off the carriage and waited in the pavilion. If I had known I would encounter Lu Fengjun, I would have asked Lingwu for help.
I suspect Xie Yuancheng hasn't received the news yet. I asked him last night, and he said he's with the King of the Western Regions today and won't be free until evening. The more I think about it, the more confused I get. I'm worried that Xie Yuancheng didn't survive the massacre and will insist on going forward to fight.
But I'm helping him now. He's already exhausted. At this rate, when will he be able to clear his parents-in-law's name and erect a monument?
When we were at the Ji residence, he was always going out, and sometimes he would have nightmares at night. He's not very old to begin with, but he's shouldering too much responsibility. I can't be too selfish.
Just before noon, Ling Wu arrived. He had changed into men's clothing, so he looked quite dashing.
I made a 'shh' gesture to him. 'You're here?'
Hearing the voice, Lu Fengjun poked his head out: "Yingdi, is this the girl you were talking about?"
"I'm a woman disguised as a man, what's it to you!" Ling Wu knew Lu Fengjun, but Lu Fengjun had never met him.
"This girl has a terrible temper. Get in the car now, my pass will be invalid after tonight. Do you think you can go back to the city?"
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