Thanks to Dikanlong's exceptional cooperation, Shang Xiye's men took over Ensa City and other matters with remarkable ease, and were able to return to the capital in less than three days.
Not only were Shang Xiye and Ji Fengyao puzzled, but Wuying, Wuhen, and even Bailu found it unbelievable that Dikanlong had been tamed.
As the army passed through the east gate of Ensa City, which had been completely destroyed by lightning, Bai Lu glanced at Dikanlong, who was calm and composed in the prison cart, and whispered to Ji Fengyao, "Your Highness, is that Lion Head (Dikanlong) really so willing to be a slave of the kingdom?"
"How could he be willing to lose his rightful throne? He's probably plotting something wicked," Ji Fengyao replied nonchalantly, without even lifting an eyelid.
Bai Lu scoffed, "Then I have to tell Sister Xique and Brother Wuying and Wuhen to keep a close eye on Lion Head and his men on the way back, so they don't cause any more trouble."
Looking at Bai Lu's clever little face, Ji Fengyao couldn't help but smile knowingly:
This girl has been with them for more than half a year, and her cultivation level has increased dramatically, as has her temper.
It's her maid, no doubt about it!
Unexpectedly, when the army had traveled a little over halfway back, Dikanlong and his men were behaving themselves and were very respectful, but it was the troublemakers from Kyoto who came out to greet them first.
That day.
When the army arrived at Fengcheng, Shang Xiye and Ji Fengyao, considering the soldiers' hardship from marching for days, decided to set up camp outside Fengcheng and rest for two days.
The camp was not yet set up.
Princess Zhaoping, carrying the Empress Dowager's decree and Granny Zheng, rushed to the inn in Fengcheng upon hearing the news.
The four of them, master and servants, rushed straight up to Shang Xiye. Wuying and Wuhen thought that some uninvited guests had arrived and almost drew their swords.
When Shang Xiye saw these people, his brows immediately furrowed into a deep frown.
He had just returned victorious, so why were the Empress Dowager and the Emperor so eager to deal with him?
Ji Fengyao stood beside Shang Xiye, her small hand held tightly by him. Feeling the strength in his hand increase, she also squeezed back slightly to let him know she was there.
Princess Zhaoping's gaze first lingered on Ji Fengyao's face, then her eyes widened in surprise:
This bandit had been traveling for more than half a year, and his skin had not become dark, yellow and rough. On the contrary, it was whiter and more delicate than before, and his aura was more captivating than before. Even she, a woman, couldn't help but be moved when she saw him.
Did she take some kind of magic pill?
Noticing Princess Zhaoping's jealous gaze, Granny Zheng subtly tugged at her arm and whispered, "Princess, this old servant knows you haven't seen the Prince in a long time and are very excited, but etiquette must not be neglected. Please pay your respects first!"
Princess Zhaoping then came to her senses, shifting her astonished and jealous gaze to the increasingly handsome and refined Shang Xiye. Her cheeks flushed, and she shyly greeted Shang Xiye, saying, "Your Majesty, I am relieved to see that Your Majesty is well."
"What are you doing here?" Shang Xiye didn't even bother with a pleasant expression, asking coldly and harshly as if interrogating a criminal.
Even Granny Zheng was startled by his cold and fierce tone, thinking to herself:
Oh no! It seems that after the Ninth Prince has been gone for more than half a year, he has even less feeling for Princess Zhaoping!
I am unaware of the Empress Dowager's decree...
Just as Zheng was about to remind Princess Zhaoping to wait a bit before taking out the Empress Dowager's decree, and to wait until the Ninth Prince's emotions had calmed down a bit, she was about to remind her to wait until the Ninth Prince's emotions had calmed down a bit before taking it out.
Princess Zhaoping, however, was extremely anxious. She lowered her head shyly, her face flushed, and presented the Empress Dowager's imperial edict with both hands.
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