After taking two sips of wine, Gu Yunru had forgotten all her worries. Tingya and Chu Ziqiao looked at each other and agreed that her approach was not good, so they sent a waiter to the palace to secretly report the news.

On the other hand, Rong Zhen was almost going crazy because he couldn't find Gu Yunru. After receiving a message from the waiter, he rushed to Ruyi Inn without even having the chance to take off his battle robe.

“Where are the people?”

Rong Zhen was holding a long blade, his body was stained with blood, and the corners of his bright red robe were blown up by the wind. Ting Ya and others looked over with their mouths wide open. Those who didn't know thought he was here to massacre the innkeeper.

"Rong Zhen, you're here." Ting Ya ran towards him. At this moment, Gu Yunru was already drunk and fell asleep.

"Where's Yunru?"

"No, no, she's already drunk and is waiting for you to come and take her away."

Ting Ya stood on tiptoe and pointed to the hidden corner. Rong Zhen's eyes, which were originally deep and bottomless, became even deeper, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Rong Zhen's brows were solemn. He walked straight towards her and picked her up.

The royal palace - Qiu Shui Pavilion.

"Why hasn't the prince come back yet? What happened?"

Xie Bingyan paced around the room anxiously, very worried whether he was in danger.

"Miss, don't worry, the prince will be fine." Mingyue came in at this time, holding a cup of tea, and said, "I heard that the princess has not returned yet. The prince is worried. Maybe he went to look for the princess..."

Before he finished speaking, Xie Bingyan gave him an unhappy and cold look, and Mingyue didn't dare to say anything.

"Miss, please drink some warm tea to warm your body." Mingyue poured the tea considerately, and the room became very warm.

"I really feel uneasy until the prince comes back. What happened in that battle? Is there any news from father?"

Suddenly there was a sound of fighting in Kyoto, which made her very curious. She thought there must be something going on.

"I heard that the Buyi tribe raised an army to attack and wanted to capture the city."

Mingyue said this and explained everything she had heard to the young lady.

"I see. Mingyue, you go out and keep watch first. Report to me when the prince comes back."

"yes."

Mingyue lowered her head and responded pleasingly, then she walked out.

The scene changed.

Rong Zhen carried Gu Yunru back to the room, and Qingxing followed all the way back.

"Your Highness, the princess..." Qingxing frowned and looked at him worriedly.

"She's fine, she just drank too much." Rong Zhen replied her calmly. Qing Xing nodded and hurriedly said, "I'll get some hot water." After that, she ran out of the house first.

Rong Zhen stood by, watching Gu Yunru who was drunk and unconscious, and reached out to brush away the loose hair on her forehead.

Qingxing was carrying some water to the door at this time, and saw that the prince looked very gentle and was even holding the princess' hand carefully. It seemed that the prince was not as cold as he usually was.

"Your Highness, the hot water is here." Qingxing walked in with small steps, pretending that she saw nothing, put the basin of hot water aside and left.

Rong Zhen took the hot towel and took care of her personally. As if afraid that she would suddenly disappear, he stayed by her side without leaving. The cold wind blew outside, making the branches sway, and the reflection in the window looked like a beautiful painting.

"Your Highness... Your Highness!" After Xie Bingyan learned that Rong Zhen had returned, she hurried to Ginkgo Garden. Seeing the princess lying on the bed seemingly unconscious, she paused, lowered her voice, and walked to Rong Zhen's side.

"My Lord, you are back."

After learning that King Zhao had gone to war, Xie Bingyan waited anxiously in the mansion, and finally received the news of victory.

"Um."

"My sister..." Xie Bingyan looked at Gu Yunru in confusion. There didn't seem to be any obvious scars on her body, so she thought she should be fine.

"She's fine. It's so windy outside, you should go back and rest. Taking care of yourself is more important than anything else."

Rong Zhen had a cold expression, and his eyes were cold. Xie Bingyan was unwilling to give up and wanted to stay here with him to take care of Gu Yunru, but he refused seriously.

Xie Bingyan walked out of the house with a lost look on her face. Mingyue came up to her with an oil-paper umbrella in hand. She frowned as she saw the drizzle outside. "Miss, let's go back first."

"kindness."

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When she returned to the house, she saw a tall figure standing by the window with his back to her. He exuded a cold aura. Mingyue asked him to retreat outside the house and wait. She then returned to the house, stared at the figure, and raised her eyebrows curiously.

"Second brother?"

She was very familiar with the figure of her second brother. She called out directly based on her intuition.

Xie Changyong slowly turned around and sat down beside her with an anxious look on his face.

"Do you know that Bai Shuqiu is dead?"

"How could Uncle Bai die?"

Xie Bingyan looked at him in surprise and shook her head in disbelief. She remembered that when she was young, Uncle Bai was her father's disciple and he often came to the house and brought them many small gifts.

"I just got the news. I guess Rong Zhen hasn't reported this to my father yet. This matter is probably related to him. Someone said they saw Huang Zijun."

"Second brother, you are talking nonsense. There is no evidence at all. How can you be sure it is General Huang just by looking at him?"

Xie Bingyan knew that Huang Zijun was someone close to Rong Zhen, and she couldn't believe that they were pretending to obey her but actually killing him secretly.

"The Salt Rebellion incident involved many people, and all the information was focused on Bai Shuqiu. His death would also be good for us. However, I didn't expect Rong Zhen to act so quickly. It seems that this person is not on the same page with my father. You have to be careful, little sister."

"I understand. Father originally wanted to use the incident with Bai Shuqiu to test the prince's loyalty."

"I'm glad you understand. I'm here to tell you the news." Xie Changyong patted her arm sternly. He was a cunning playboy, but he was of the same mind as my father and brother. Now Xie Changming was recuperating in bed, and all the burdens were placed on him.

"Second brother, you'd better leave quickly. We shouldn't meet so often in the future." Xie Bingyan's eyes wandered slightly, and she said quickly.

"Well, second brother came here this time to advise you to take care of yourself. As for your eldest brother, father will ask all the doctors in the capital to do their best to treat him, so you don't have to worry too much."

"Um."

Xie Bingyan nodded slowly, but she was still feeling anxious.