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

The warmth of his palm was transmitted to Jiang Xiaowei, making her feel a little more at ease.

His words gave her strength and made her believe that Jiang Xue would return safely.

At the same time, Xiao Zhan has arrived at the capital of Western Xia, where he is greeted by Yelu Jun, who once helped Feng Ziqing.

"It is a great honor for us Xixia that Lord Xiao has come from afar." Yelu Jun said respectfully.

Xiao Zhan said softly, "It is my honor to visit Xixia on behalf of our country. I have come here from a long distance because I need to meet your emperor for an important matter. I hope the Fourth Prince can introduce me to him as soon as possible."

Yelu Jun smiled and responded: "No matter how urgent the matter is, you should take a rest. You have worked hard all the way and must be exhausted.

I will take you to the embassy to rest first. Father knows you will come and has prepared a banquet in the palace to welcome you. I will come to pick you up in the evening. Is that okay?"

Xiao Zhan nodded in agreement: "It's all up to you."

He knew that getting the antidote for Jiang Heng was crucial, but he couldn't rush it.

He had heard all sorts of rumors about the four princes of Western Xia, and tonight would be a good opportunity for him to observe them in person.

After a long journey, Xiao Zhan was indeed tired. After arriving at the embassy, ​​he simply washed up and went to bed to rest.

However, as soon as he closed his eyes, Jiang Xue's voice and smile appeared in his mind.

I've been traveling so fast these days that I have hardly had time to think about her.

When I stopped at this moment, her figure filled my mind. I wondered if she had successfully entered the territory of Xixia.

Jiang Xue was secretly sneaking into Xixia with a small team, so of course they couldn't enter the city openly.

According to Lan Feng's investigation, there is a water hole at the deepest part of the moat. Swimming in from there leads to a hidden lake in the city. When night falls, they can enter the city from there.

At this time, seven days have passed since Xiao Zhan entered Xixia, and the security in the city should not be as strict as it was at the beginning.

As long as they disguise themselves properly, they shouldn't be discovered.

“Yun Che…” Xiao Zhan seemed to hear Jiang Xue’s voice. He opened his eyes and saw her smiling gently beside the bed.

"Xiaoxue, how come you're here so quickly?" he asked in surprise.

"Because I miss you."

Jiang Xue climbed onto the bed and whispered in his ear: "Yun Che, I really miss you very much. Do you miss me?"

"Of course I do." He tried to kiss her forehead to express his longing for her.

Suddenly, she disappeared.

"Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue..."

Xiao Zhan sat up suddenly and realized that it was just a dream. Despite this, her smile in the dream still made him happy.

At this time, Qing Feng reported outside the door: "Sir, the fourth prince of Xixia, Yelu Jun, is here to visit."

"Got it, tell him I'll be there soon."

After finishing everything, Xiao Zhan followed Yelu Jun to the palace.

On the way, Yelu Jun asked with deep eyes: "Sir Xiao, which one do you think is better, our Xixia palace or your Qian country's?"

“Each has its own characteristics.”

Xiao Zhan replied: "Although the Xixia Palace is not as luxurious as the Qian Kingdom, it has a more magnificent momentum."

This is just like the country of Western Xia, which should not be underestimated.

"You are honest."

Yelu Jun said: "I had the same feeling when I was on a diplomatic mission to Qian four years ago. Although Qian is prosperous, we Xixia are equally powerful, but our land is not as rich as yours."

Xiao Zhan did not respond immediately, his eyes were attracted by a familiar figure not far away.

He could never have imagined that this person would appear here.

The Western Xia border was shrouded in darkness, with dark clouds covering it. The darkness was as thick as ink, providing perfect cover for Jiang Xue and her team.

They quietly came to the most hidden section of the moat, and a guard who was good at swimming was the first to go into the water to explore the path.

Not long after, the guard returned trembling all over. Even though it was spring, the north was still bitterly cold, not to mention the icy water.

Jiang Xue quickly signaled Fu Dong to hand over a bottle of strong liquor. The guard drank it all in one gulp, and when he came to his senses, he reported: "***, the secret passage leading to the city has been blocked and cannot be passed."

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Xue frowned and began to think of a new plan to enter the city.

Fu Dong suggested: "Princess, since this road is blocked, should we withdraw to Qian Country and re-plan?"

"No need."

Jiang Xue replied: "I already have a plan."

Her words made Fudong feel relieved, and also quickened their pace to return.

As for Xiao Zhan, he looked at the familiar figure, his mind full of questions, but he knew that he could not act rashly at this moment.

In order not to arouse suspicion, he said to Yelu Jun: "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, I heard that the Xixia people are not only warlike but also good at dancing. I wonder if I can have the honor to watch them tonight?"

Yelu Jun smiled and agreed to his request.

Just then, Xiao Zhan noticed a woman in gorgeous red clothes walking up to the figure, and the two of them then disappeared from sight together.

Xiao Zhan secretly vowed to find out the identity of this mysterious man.

When Lan Feng saw Jiang Xue turning back, he couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Princess, is there something wrong?"

Jiang Xue explained the situation and told them that she had already thought of a solution.

"We came back to prepare the necessities."

She said, “Please arrange it as soon as possible.”

Lan Feng took action immediately, he knew that Jiang Xue was eager to meet up with Xiao Zhan.

Jiang Xue expressed satisfaction with his efficiency and nodded in recognition of his efforts.

Yelu Jun accompanied Xiao Zhan into the banquet hall. The Western Xia emperor had not yet arrived, but the crown prince Yelu Yong and the second prince Yelu Ren were already present.

The two of them simultaneously turned their gazes to the messenger who came from afar, their eyes full of curiosity.

The current situation is delicate and relations between the two countries are tense. Xiao Zhan's trip undoubtedly requires extraordinary courage.

What mission did he come with? This question is worth pondering.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Second Prince." Xiao Zhan greeted politely but with dignity.

Crown Prince Yelu Yong responded, "Lord Xiao has been exhausted on the journey, and my father has specially arranged this banquet to welcome you. We must drink tonight and not leave until we are drunk."

Xiao Zhan replied softly: "I heard that everyone in Xixia loves to drink. I know my tolerance for alcohol is limited, so I am afraid I can only taste a little to show my respect."

Yelu Yong felt that this was a disdain for him, and his expression suddenly changed: "Xiao Zhan, what do you mean by this? Do you look down on this prince?"

"Your Highness is extremely noble. How dare I be disrespectful to him? It's just that I'm not very strong in alcohol."

Xiao Zhan thought to himself that the rumored Yelu Yong was indeed like this, easily showing his emotions, and perhaps that was why he was favored by his father.

Yelu Yong snorted coldly, turned away and returned to his seat.

The second prince, Yelu Ren, smiled and resolved the awkwardness: "I believe that my father will be here soon. Sir Xiao, please take a seat first."

As soon as Xiao Zhan sat down, he saw a woman in red and a man wearing a silver-white mask walking into the hall.

Although the mask covered most of his face, Xiao Zhan recognized those unforgettable eyes at a glance.