Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

What are these and what?

Xia Zhiyuan carefully poked his head out from under the quilt and pointed at the tip of Zhao Changlin's nose with his index finger.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

Why is Your Highness always so stubborn?

Could this have anything to do with His Highness's concern?

Is it because he has lived in the imperial palace since he was a child, second only to the emperor?

Thinking of this, Xia Zhiyuan frowned, and the villain in his heart also shook his head.

No, that's not right, it shouldn't be like this.

If that was true, and His Highness had the thoughts of a superior person, then he would not have chosen me as his study partner in the first place.

Instead, he pursued beauty among the royal family members.

Nor will he come to my rescue on that day when I take advantage of my cheap brother.

These few days have been enough to show that His Highness does not care about his background, but he does have the temperament of a nobleman.

But this is also very common.

If she had money, she would have no idea how to spend it.

Could it be that His Highness lost something important when he was a child, which is why he has become like this?

It was as if a shiny light bulb appeared above my head.

Xia Zhiyuan felt that he was infinitely close to the truth. Generally speaking, this is called PDSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). His Highness must have had this experience before.

That’s why I didn’t want to go to the canal, I didn’t want to see myself getting hurt again.

Could it be the death of the late queen?

Just as he thought of this, Xia Zhiyuan felt his waist tighten, and the person sleeping beside him opened his eyes.

Staring at his lips.

"What are you thinking about? Why aren't you sleeping so late?"

"Tomorrow morning, we will arrive at the Imperial City..."

Zhao Changlin saw through Xia Zhiyuan's trick immediately and pretended to be asleep with his eyes closed and his eyelashes trembling slightly.

"I can't keep everything simple when I return to the palace."

"Even I am the same."

His fingers pressed against his back, pushing him forward. Xia Zhiyuan had no choice but to use this force.

Leaning on Zhao Changlin.

He always says that he has become thinner, lighter, and his complexion has become worse.

However, His Highness has become much thinner than before.

It's not getting any better at all.

You worry about yourself and end up tiring yourself into this state. Does Your Highness think that everything you do is right?

Why can't you think a little more about yourself?

"knew…"

Xia Zhiyuan answered, her voice sounding aggrieved, as if she couldn't stand Zhao Changlin speaking to her in such a fierce tone.

"Jiyuan is sleeping now."

I won't say a few more words to you!

With his forehead resting on Zhao Changlin's collarbone, Xia Zhiyuan did what he said and fell asleep in a second.

Looking at that familiar profile, Zhao Changlin breathed a sigh of relief. For so many days...the two of them had never resolved the knot in their hearts.

This is awkward.

Zhao Changlin also felt that it was quite good. At least... Zhiyuan took his feelings into consideration and would not push his luck any further.

Really? Maybe pushing the envelope is not the right word.

But she had no time to think of anything else.

Gentle lips fell on Xia Zhiyuan's forehead, and Zhao Changlin closed his eyes.

release.

……

The dragon flag is flying, and the imperial city is about to welcome its owner who has not returned home for a long time.

The common people of Jinzhou City certainly cannot miss out on any excitement. I heard that this time, His Majesty not only came back by himself.

He also brought back Lord Xiao Xia.

This is really a rare thing. Master Xiao Xia is busy outside with the canal affairs and is very busy.

I haven't been back to Jinzhou City for a long time.

Carrying vegetable baskets, the people of Jinzhou City were talking about the matter in a buzzing manner.

There are those who sincerely wish you the best, but there are also those who speak sour words.

Some are happy, some are sad.

"I heard that the canal is really well built. Once this waterway is opened, I wonder if it will be much more convenient for us to visit relatives and friends elsewhere in the future?"

"That's not a problem. I think it will be much easier for us to do business from now on."

"These dishes from other places aren't that expensive..."

The people gathered on both sides of the street were talking about it, but the big man standing in the corner just ignored them.

What great achievements?

That's just a smoke screen.

The most practical thing for ordinary people is to have money to spend. If they don’t have money, that’s bullshit.

"What's the point of building the canal after so long? Those bastards from Xizhou City just took advantage of it."

"They are living a luxurious life now, but we are still suffering."

Xizhou City is now thriving.

It is no longer the dire scene it once was.

What's more, the water bandits, a major scourge to Xizhou City, have been completely eliminated, and the people of Xizhou City don't have to worry about going anywhere.

"You are... short-sighted."

"What do you know?"

"If this is a long-term plan that can be accomplished overnight, wouldn't the local government have already done it?"

Several people began to talk at once.

The big man listened to these people's speeches and felt that this group of people was beyond help.

"Besides, if Master Xiaoxia hadn't mentioned to His Majesty that roads should be built in the villages and towns outside Jinzhou City, the vegetables we bought today would probably be more expensive..."

Speaking of which.

The city gate in the distance was slowly opened, and the imperial army rode in front.

His Majesty's personal guards.

The soldier in black armor looked majestic, holding a spear in his hand.

They also had black eagle feathers on their heads, dancing in the wind.

The people bowed their heads quickly.

Next came a team of shadow guards wearing armor and black iron masks, guarding Zhao Changlin.

They pulled on the reins.

It was not until the middle that a bright yellow figure appeared, and the people knelt on the ground and performed a great salute.

This time, Zhao Changlin was riding alone on a tall horse.

With his hair blowing in the wind and his hands pulling the reins, Zhao Changlin heard the cheers coming one after another without much reaction.

……

"See clearly, she is the little emperor of this dynasty."

Men dressed in black were hiding in the alleys, holding slingshots in their hands.

He held the iron particle in his hand, squinted his eyes, and aimed at the passing horse hooves.

"Got it, Boss."

Their eyes followed the horse's legs. They only needed to hit the little emperor's horseshoe to scare the horse and throw Zhao Changlin off the horse.

Then, send the prepared men to shoot a few hidden arrows and they can get away with it.

Their purpose was certainly not to kill the emperor, but to rescue the young prince who was imprisoned.

Of course... not everyone thinks this way.

There are always shadows beneath muddy waters.

"Follow my command and take action!"

At the command, iron particles flew out "whoosh, whoosh".

Some of the unaware people were hit by several iron particles and immediately rolled on the ground in pain.

"There's an assassin...! There's an assassin!"

After a few loud screams, Zhao Changlin turned around sharply and heard a whistling sound in her ears. She lowered her head sharply and found that Ruoxue, who was riding on her, did not obey her orders at all.

The horse's hooves were raised high and its mouth was neighing.

not good--