It was completely silent outside; all the lights in the houses were off.
Xiao Yu gently pushed open the door, gathered her qi in her dantian, and with a 'whoosh,' flew onto the roof. After a few leaps, she used her lightness skill to speed towards the mountain peak not far away.
At this moment, the confusion of the past was nowhere to be seen in his eyes; his gaze was deep and unfathomable.
He couldn't understand why his good brother, the Crown Prince, was secretly plotting to kill him, even though he had never cared about that position.
After Zhui Feng fired the signal flare, he kept his ears perked up, listening to the sounds around him. As time passed, he almost gave up.
Suddenly, a faint rustling sound came from afar and grew closer. Zhui Feng was overjoyed. Before he could stand up, a familiar figure appeared in front of him.
"Master, is it really you? Are you not stupid?" Zhui Feng hurriedly stepped forward and asked with a face full of concern.
Zhu Yue was much more composed, and quickly knelt on one knee, saying, "Congratulations on your safe return, Master."
Xiaoyu nodded slightly, "Get up, you've all worked hard these past six months."
Zhui Feng's voice trembled with excitement.
"Master, what happened? Why did you lose your memory?"
You were poisoned by the Western Region's deadly poison, 'Three-Day Soul Returning Powder'. Who helped you get the antidote?
How did you escape Zi You's pursuit? And why were you following a village girl?
“Yes, Master, once the Three-Day Soul-Returning Powder takes effect, there are only three days to detoxify. You were already poisoned when we separated that day. Who could have detoxified you in such a short time? This person is so powerful. If we were to become enemies, the consequences would be unimaginable.” Zhu Yue asked with a serious expression.
Xiao Yu's eyes flickered slightly; he hadn't expected to survive falling off the cliff.
He never expected that a hidden master was living in the mountains, and that she was a young girl. During the six months he spent with her, he discovered that Chen Qingqing was kind, upright, responsible, and never gave up in adversity.
"Don't worry, the person who saved me is the village girl you're talking about." Xiaoyu briefly recounted what happened, but skipped over the part about being teased by Ziyou.
Zhui Feng was utterly shocked. "I never imagined that this remote and impoverished place would be a hidden gem!"
Zhu Yue nodded, "Yes, it's fortunate that the village girl was there, otherwise our master would certainly be in grave danger."
"By the way, how has the situation in Kyoto been in the past six months?" Xiaoyu asked hurriedly.
Zhu Yue's expression turned serious. "Reporting to Master, we have been hiding your amnesia. We only sent a message to Kyoto saying that you were seriously ill and not fit to travel. We will return to report when you recover."
"They believed it?"
Xiao Yu's voice was hoarse. She used to blame him for focusing too much on family ties, for letting those ties blind him, which was why the Crown Prince succeeded.
He will no longer be merciful; those who have hurt him will pay the price.
As for that position, the more you fear I will get it, the more I will want it.
Zhu Yue shook her head and sighed, "Everyone else believes it, but only the Crown Prince knows what really happened. He's convinced you fell off the cliff and died. Now he's making moves, forming factions in the court, and his power is becoming increasingly consolidated."
Zhui Feng picked up the thread, "I don't know who spread the news that you have fallen, but the border is already stirring. Recently, many foreign forces disguised as merchants have come to the capital, probably to confirm this rumor."
"It's alright, keep an eye on it, and report any developments to me immediately."
"Master, now that you have recovered, shouldn't we set off back to the capital as soon as possible?" Zhui Feng asked anxiously.
Xiaoyu waved her hand, "No rush, I still have some things to take care of."
Zhu Yue also advised, "Master, the truth in the capital is about to be revealed. We really need to get back as soon as possible. The greater the Crown Prince's power, the greater the danger he poses to you!"
"I understand." Xiaoyu nodded. "By the way, have you made any progress in investigating the salt smuggling case these past few months?"
"Your Majesty, these are all evidence. You can return and hand them over to the Emperor to report back."
"Okay, you two keep it safe." Little Fish leaped away and disappeared from their sight.
The next morning, Chen Qingqing got up and opened the door, only to see Xiaoyu standing in the corridor. She smiled as usual and said, "Good morning, Xiaoyu. Did you sleep well last night? Did you remember anything?"
"My wife, I slept very well. I even dreamt that you bought me candied hawthorns." Xiaoyu's eyes regained their usual clarity, where was the wisdom and profundity of last night?
"Okay, I'll take you to town later and buy you some candied hawthorns, okay?"
"good."
Little Fish nodded. Although these days were ordinary, he was actually a little reluctant to leave.
He was startled by his own thought and quickly regained his composure; it was time to leave...
“Let’s go, Xiaoyu. Dabao is already waiting for us.” Chen Qingqing waved and called out to the dazed Xiaoyu.
"Okay, coming right now." Little Fish, just like always, followed Chen Qingqing out of the yard and onto Liu Laohan's oxcart.
The oxcart soon arrived at the intersection of Qingshui Town.
Da Bao said, "Sister Qingqing, I'm going to Anyang County to deliver goods first. You and Xiaoyu can wait for me at this intersection after you've finished your business. I'll come back this afternoon to pick you up and we'll go back together."
"No need. Xiaoyu and I will hire a carriage to go back later. Drive carefully and don't worry about me."
Chen Qingqing jumped off the oxcart, with Xiaoyu following closely behind.
"Okay, don't worry, Sister Qingqing." Da Bao agreed, then looked at Liu Laohan, "Uncle Laohan, let's go!"
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