"Master Thirteen, help me."
Now Yinzhen has become the master of the Forbidden City, and Jiang Ranli is alone in it. The appearance of the Thirteenth Prince gives her a glimmer of hope, so she hurriedly asks him for help.
However, Yinzhen's big hands were restraining her wrists so tightly that they were about to break. Even if he didn't say anything, she knew that he was extremely angry at the moment.
The Thirteenth Prince frowned, looked at Jiang Ranli, then looked at Yinzhen, and said, "Fourth brother, the former dynasty is in chaos now, and you are needed to go and take charge of the situation. Leave Li'er to me first."
Yinzhen was unwilling to let go, but he had just ascended the throne and his foundation was not yet stable. The previous dynasty was in turmoil again. If he ignored it, the consequences would be disastrous.
After weighing the pros and cons many times, Yinzhen finally let go, but before leaving, he repeatedly instructed the guards in front of the palace to keep an eye on Jiang Ranli.
Jiang Ranli and the Thirteenth Prince stood face to face. It had been ten years since they last saw each other. The once free and easy chivalrous king was now weathered, but his eyes were still as bright as before.
"Thirteenth Master," Jiang Ranli called him softly. They used to be very good friends, but when they met again, things were no longer the same as before.
The Thirteenth Prince looked Jiang Ranli up and down. She was still exquisite and dazzling, as if time had been particularly kind to her, but she had become much thinner and paler.
During the ten years of confinement, the Thirteenth Prince often thought of what Jiang Ranli had said to him and imagined what it would be like when they met again. However, when they met now, it was not like he had imagined. He wanted to give her a big hug like he did when they were young and tell her that he was back, but, but... They were no longer the same people they had been when they were young.
The Thirteenth Prince lowered his eyes, hiding all his thoughts. He clenched his hands hanging by his sides into fists, trying his best to restrain all the emotions in his heart. However, his body suddenly stiffened, and his clenched hands opened in an instant.
He looked at the person who gave him a big hug in shock, and suddenly felt relieved. It turned out that he was the only one who was feeling awkward. He thought that after not seeing each other for ten years, Jiang Ranli would have forgotten that they were once very good friends, but he was overthinking it. Even though ten years had passed between them, they were still friends.
"Master Thirteen, it's great that you're finally back," Jiang Ranli's voice was a little choked. It felt so good to see an old friend again.
The Thirteenth Prince slowly raised his hand to return the hug, his sword-like brows tightly furrowed. He had not had many good friends in his life, and friends of the opposite sex were even rarer. Jiang Ranli was the only one, and the one who had the greatest influence on him. During the ten years of confinement, if he had not always thought of her encouragement and comfort, he didn't know what he would be like now.
Letting go of the other person, the Thirteenth Prince brought Jiang Ranli back to the palace. Outside, the wind and snow were fierce, and there were guards on duty, so it was not suitable for people who had not seen each other for a long time to reminisce and chat.
Although it was dark in the hall, fortunately there was a charcoal fire burning, unlike the cold and snowy outside. The two sat facing each other around the charcoal fire, and they had a lot to say at the moment.
"Why are you here?"
Since regaining his freedom, the Thirteenth Prince has been busy with the affairs after the death of Emperor Kangxi, the ascension of Yinzhen to the throne, and helping him stabilize the court inside and outside. Therefore, it is still unclear why Jiang Ranli is not with Yinzhen, but is instead imprisoned in the palace.
Jiang Ranli cut to the chase and quickly recounted the situation, causing Thirteenth Prince to frown and his handsome face to express a solemn expression.
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