Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Xiao Zhan got on the carriage and held out his hand to Jiang Xue. At this time, they were surrounded by their confidants, so there was no need to worry too much. Just as Jiang Xue was about to hold his hand, Lan Feng's voice came from behind:

"Little Snow!"

When Xiao Zhan heard Lan Feng's words, his brows slightly frowned, and he was a little worried that he might say something wrong.

However, as long as someone has improper thoughts about his lover, he will not sit idly by.

Jiang Xue turned and looked at Lan Feng: "Lan Feng, is there anything else?"

Lan Feng showed a gentle smile: "I hope you two can always be happy."

"We definitely will."

Jiang Xue responded: "I wish you and Jiang Xiaowei all the best."

"I will work hard."

Lan Feng is about to go to the northern border, and even if he returns to Beijing to report on his work, it will take a year. He is determined to treat his wife well and make up for the past shortcomings.

"Lan Feng, take care and goodbye!" Jiang Xue said and got on the carriage, which gradually went away with the sound of wheels.

Lan Feng watched the carriage disappear into the night, then turned his horse around and left.

We don’t know how long we will have to wait before we meet again after this separation. Moreover, the situation in southern Xinjiang is complicated and the future is full of unknown challenges.

But he believed that Xiao Zhan would protect her, so he felt a little comforted. Now all he could do was to guard the northern border and contribute his own strength to the peace of his country.

In the carriage, Xiao Zhan held Jiang Xue's hand tightly: "Just now I was really worried that Lan Feng would say something inappropriate."

Jiang Xue chuckled: "Didn't you say that a few days ago? Yun Che, you are simply a jealous person."

"wrong."

Xiao Zhan leaned close to her ear and said, "I am a vinegar jar, even bigger."

He was wary of anyone who had feelings for her, whether it was the previous Prince Consort or Lan Feng. But now Lan Feng had sincerely blessed them, which made him feel at ease.

"Vinegar jar?"

Jiang Xue playfully kissed him on the cheek: "Then let me taste how sour you are."

Xiao Zhan pulled her into his arms: "Stop it!" If they hadn't been in the carriage, he might really not have been able to hold back.

"Yun Che!"

Jiang Xue calmed down and snuggled in his arms: "From the beginning to the end, you are the only one in my heart. It was in the past, it is now, and it will be in the future. So, don't be jealous anymore. I don't want you to be unhappy."

Xiao Zhan kissed her forehead: "I can't guarantee that I won't be jealous in the future, but I will try my best to control it. Xiaoxue, it's late, you should rest for a while."

Jiang Xue lay down and rested her head on his legs: "Yun Che, I'm very awake now and can't sleep."

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "Then let me tell you a story."

"Do you really think I'm still young and can be lulled to sleep by just a story?"

Memories flooded into her mind. In those days, he would always tell her the legends in the storybooks in a soft voice after she got tired of playing.

Each time, her breathing would gradually calm down as the story ended, and when she opened her eyes again, she would be lying in her warm little bed.

"Why not give it a try? Maybe it really works?"

Jiang Xue gently hooked his palm, with a hint of mischief: "Yun Che, tell me the truth, after you told me a story to coax me to sleep, did you do anything secretly?"

Xiao Zhan's expression suddenly became subtle: "Xiaoxue, you think too much."

"Maybe."

She whispered, "But I know you were very kind to me then."

That kind of love allowed her to still feel the deep protectiveness and tenderness even after many years.

"I just kissed your forehead quietly once when you were sleeping."

There was a hint of nostalgia in Xiao Zhan's voice: "That day we were in the lotus pond of the imperial palace. It was quiet all around, with only the sound of your even breathing.

You looked so peaceful, I couldn't help but do that stupid thing. But you just slapped me in your sleep and went back to sleep. "

"So you have such a secret."

Jiang Xue smiled and said, "Yun Che, how many things are you hiding that I don't know?"

"Quite a few."

He replied: "I will tell you slowly in the future so that you can understand how deep my love for you is and how early it started."

"Then I'll wait to hear what you have to say."

On the other side, Jiang Xiaoan looked at the team that suddenly changed direction, and was full of doubts. Finally, he couldn't help but ask Fu Dong beside him: "Where are we going in such a dark night?"

Fu Dong glanced at him and said in a bad tone: "Don't talk too much. People who are too curious often don't live long."

Jiang Xiaoan felt a little aggrieved: "If you don't want to say it, then don't say it. Why do you want to scare people with such words? Commander, I haven't provoked you, have I?"

"No." Fu Dong responded briefly.

"Since I haven't offended you, why are you always so mean to me?"

"Because you're distracting me right now."

Fu Dong explained: "I am the personal guard of Her Royal Highness the Princess. My duty is to ensure her safety. But now I have to worry about your safety, which makes me very uncomfortable."

Jiang Xiaoan said to the guard: "Your loyalty is commendable, but tomorrow I will ask you to find someone else to protect me, so that everyone can be more relaxed."

The guard replied: "That's the best way."

Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan heard the conversation between the two in the carriage and couldn't help but smile at each other.

Jiang Xue asked softly: "Yun Che, you haven't told Jiang Xiaoan that we are going to Southern Xinjiang?"

Xiao Zhan replied: "We can talk about it later."

"Indeed, the fewer people who know, the better. But tomorrow we have to make him understand the dangers of this trip and give him the right to choose to stay," said Jiang Xue.

"I believe that even though he is afraid, he will definitely choose to go with us," Xiao Zhan added.

"Are you so sure?" Jiang Xue asked.

"Xiao An may seem indifferent to worldly affairs, but he is actually a man of great loyalty and righteousness. Once he learns that we are going to a dangerous place, he will definitely not back down. The environment in southern Xinjiang is harsh, and bringing him along will make us feel more at ease. We just need to ensure his safety."

"I also took this into consideration, so I arranged for Fudong to protect him. But it seems that the two of them don't get along very well."

"It doesn't matter. They are all sensible people."

After half a month's journey, the team finally arrived at the southern Xinjiang border, where there were people waiting to pick them up - a brother and sister named He Kang and He An.

He Kang reported to Jiang Xue: "My dear, Yun Luo has sneaked into Master Mingzheng's mansion as planned and has set up the trap in secret, waiting for you to come and command in person.

However, Master Mingzheng has a weak character and may need more stimulation before he can act."

Jiang Xue nodded and responded: "This palace understands. We will set off for the capital of Southern Xinjiang immediately to make a final decision on how to advance the situation."

"Yes, sir." He Kang replied respectfully.

The team changed into the local clothes of southern Xinjiang so as to blend in without attracting attention. They disguised themselves as silk merchants to conceal their identities.

When Xiao Zhan saw Jiang Xue wearing Southern Xinjiang clothes, his eyes showed admiration.

Her long black hair was braided into two pigtails. She wore a lake blue skirt embroidered with gesang flowers and a string of silver bells around her waist, which made crisp sounds when she walked, adding a bit of agility to her.