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

After taking the antidote, Fu Dong sighed: "I have to say, the poison Jiang Xiaoan gave me is really effective."

Jiang Xue smiled and responded: "I think Jiang Xiaoan is actually quite good. Not only is he handsome, but he also has good medical skills. What's so annoying about him?"

Fu Dong was speechless for a moment, as he really couldn't find any obvious shortcomings of Jiang Xiaoan.

"Maybe I'm a little prejudiced against him." She admitted her unfair evaluation, and then the two continued on their way.

The two walked for distance and distance, and after about ten miles, they finally saw the secret guards who were arranged to wait in front.

Since they were in the territory of Western Xia at this time, it was not appropriate to make a big fuss. Jiang Xue ordered the entourage to disperse and go to the capital of Western Xia, and she and Fu Dong went together.

After receiving the order, the secret guards dispersed, and Jiang Xue and Fu Dong continued to move forward.

As long as they reach the next town, they can rent a carriage and rush to the capital of Xixia. However, what is Xiao Zhan's situation in the capital at this moment?

Yelu Minzhen has been feeling uneasy ever since he saw the sandalwood carving in Wanyan Yucheng.

She was eager to know how many secrets Xiao Zhan knew, but she was also worried that her appearance would make the secret even more obvious.

After some inner struggle, she decided to take the risk.

If this was really a coincidence, it would be fine. But if he noticed something, she planned to ask the emperor to punish Xiao Zhan to ensure that the secret would never be revealed and to protect her beloved man from being taken away by anyone.

When Qing Feng informed Xiao Zhan of Yelu Minzhen's visit, Xiao Zhan was not surprised.

Her reaction confirmed his guess—the person in Wanyan Yucheng was none other than his second brother Feng Tianyu.

Putting down the brush, he walked towards the hall to greet the guests, hoping to find more clues from Yelu Minzhen.

Entering the hall, Xiao Zhan politely saluted Yelu Minzhen: "Greetings, Princess."

Yelu Minzhen put down the teacup gracefully: "Master Xiao, there is no need to be so polite."

Xiao Zhan could see her inner anxiety at a glance, but he acted as if nothing had happened.

"I wonder what brings you here today, Princess?" he asked.

"I really like the gift Lord Xiao sent me the day before yesterday, so I came here to give you a gift in return." Yelu Minzhen replied.

"I feel honored that the princess has come in person. But why is the prince consort not accompanying her?" Xiao Zhan asked.

Yelu Minzhen stared at Xiao Zhan coldly, trying to find the answer from his expression, but Xiao Zhan's calmness made her unable to fathom.

Finally, she explained, "The Prince Consort had other important matters to attend to today and was unable to come with you."

"what a pity."

Xiao Zhan said casually: "When I first met the Prince Consort at the banquet, I felt that we had met too late. I really hope to have a chance to communicate more deeply."

"It's a pity that we met too late?" Yelu Minzhen repeated this sentence, but his heart was in turmoil.

Xiao Zhan responded softly: “Yes, the prince consort was wearing a mask, but his behavior and figure reminded me of an old friend.

So, I have an inexplicable sense of intimacy with him. Unfortunately..."

"What a pity?" the other party asked.

Xiao Zhan's eyes were deep: "My old friend passed away many years ago, and I brought back his remains and buried them myself.

Before I met my husband, I never thought there was someone in the world who looked so much like him."

He paused and said, "This makes me wonder sometimes, maybe he didn't really die, but continued to live under a different identity."

Yelu Minzhen could no longer conceal her uneasiness. She stood up and asked word by word: "What do you want to say?"

Xiao Zhan asked back: "Your Highness, what do you think I want to express?"

Yelu Minzhen felt that Xiao Zhan's eyes seemed to see through everything, which made her feel panicked.

She tried to calm down and said slowly: "We are not familiar with each other, how can I know what you are thinking? It is precisely because I don't know that I am asking you."

"I see!"

Xiao Zhan's voice remained calm: "I just expressed my nostalgia for the old friend and hoped to establish friendship with the prince consort.

Your Highness, could you allow me to visit you someday and see your husband again?"

"No need."

Yelu Minzhen lowered his voice and tried to remain calm: "You are busy with official duties, so you don't have to come here specially. Besides, the prince consort likes quietness and is not very willing to meet strangers."

"I don't have much to do in Xixia, so I have plenty of time. But judging from the tone of Her Royal Highness the Princess, it seems that she doesn't welcome my visit."

Yelu Minzhen smiled slightly: "The relationship between the two countries has always been tense, and the prince consort has no real power. I don't want to cause unnecessary misunderstandings or troubles due to too much contact. Please understand."

"Since Her Royal Highness has expressed her opinion, I will not force it. However..."

Xiao Zhan suddenly changed the subject: "Do you know who the old friend I'm talking about is?"

Yelu Minzhen was shocked: "How could I know about Lord Xiao's old friend?"

Xiao Zhan's eyes became even more profound: "That old friend is none other than my second cousin, Feng Tianyu."

Yelu Minzhen realized that Xiao Zhan had begun to doubt Wanyan Yucheng's identity.

While he may not have definitive evidence yet, the suspicion is enough to raise a host of questions.

She was determined not to let that happen.

"I have also heard about the deeds of Lord Xiao's second cousin. His contribution to the country is admirable, and it is a pity that he died in battle at Yangshan."

"Your Highness, there is no need to feel sad, because my second cousin may still be alive, right?" There was a hint of challenge in Xiao Zhan's words.

Yelu Minzhen looked him straight in the face. "You just mentioned that you personally handled his funeral and watched him being buried. If that's the case, how can a dead person be resurrected?"

"really!"

Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice: "I am very confused. How can a person who everyone thought was dead continue to live with a new look? Can Your Highness Princess solve my doubts?"

Princess Yelu Minzhen replied: "I have never experienced such a thing, how can I know?"

"Are you sure, Princess?"

Xiao Zhan sneered: "How do you explain that Wanyan Yucheng is my second cousin Feng Tianyu?"

"Acheng is himself, not your second cousin."

"I have a clear mind and I have my own judgment. Princess, why do you think that you can cover up the facts by denying it?

Even if I can't find evidence to prove his identity now, who can guarantee that he will never recover his memory?"

Every time he thought of the possibility that Feng Tianyu would recover his memory, Yelu Minzhen felt a chill, and the defenses in his heart finally collapsed:

"Xiao Zhan, even if Ah Cheng is really your second cousin, so what? This is not Qian Kingdom but Xixia. Do you think you can take him back?"

"I have no such intention."

Xiao Zhan said calmly: "No matter what happened in the past, he is now the consort of Xixia, and our Feng family has been loyal for generations and will never tolerate treason."

Although Yelu Min really didn't want to see Xiao Zhan take Feng Tianyu away, she couldn't accept his slander against Feng Tianyu, especially coming from his once beloved cousin.