Although the Qingjiang County Master thought that the Yuan siblings would not be able to escape, Song Yixiao returned to her room to pack and change her clothes, and before taking Nie Wuyan to the Yao Hua Institute, she first went to the Cai Xia Xuan: "Tomorrow, Imperial Aunt will definitely come to Bu Yue Xiao Zhu, looking for me to ask for my crimes. I don't want to experience her methods, so I want to avoid it a bit. Do you want to go together? You all know Imperial Aunt's temperament. If we don't leave, and she catches up to us, it won't be a good outcome."

  "This isn't necessary."Yuan Xue'e's face changed upon hearing this, and she hastily went to call out her older brother to discuss a plan of action. However, after Yuan Xue'pei heard the whole story, he just shook his head with a smile, saying, "This time, even the young master of Fuyang has arrived. I have some sort of fraternal relationship with him, so he won't let the Princess herself come to bother me——As for others, they shouldn't be able to cause me much trouble!"

  Song Yi Xiao looked at him with some surprise: According to Jian Yu's words, the reason why they were captured by Wuhuan back then, apart from Ji Guo Gong's plan, was mainly because of Jie Zi Fu's dragging them down.

  Since returning to the imperial capital, Jian Yu Bai and Ji Zi Fu, this pair of biological cousins, have never had a good relationship.

  Yuan Xuepei, as a close friend of Jian Yubai, was crippled in Wuhuan. Even if he didn't transfer his anger to this son of Fuyang Hou, he should have rejected him from afar!

  How can you tell from his tone that the two of them not only have a close relationship, but also to the point where Ji Zi Fu is willing to stand up for him in front of his own mother?

  However, Yuan Xuepei didn't seem to want to explain, and Song Yixiao also didn't dare ask more questions, only asking: "Are you sure?"

  She saw him nodding and didn't persuade him anymore. She just said a few words to Yuan Xueying, made an appointment to meet again, and bid farewell.

  In winter, the days get dark quickly, and at this time, dusk has already arrived.

  People carrying lanterns led the way, and the two sisters-in-law walked hand in hand on the mountain path - the daytime of Zhuanchun Hall was beautiful even in winter. But at night, the dark shadows of the rocks and the howling or whistling sounds when the wind passed through the forest made it seem eerie and unpredictable.

  Fortunately, there were people accompanying them both in front and back, and the two of them chatted idly as they walked, so it didn't feel too scary.

  As they approached the Yao Hua Temple, the servant leading the way suddenly stopped and turned around to ask: "The road ahead is a bit treacherous, should we take a detour?"

  Song Yixiao thought for a moment, indeed there was a section of road, in order to achieve the purpose of being winding and deep, it was made relatively steep. During the day it was fine, but walking at night was really a bit difficult, so he nodded: "Take a detour!"

  As they turned around, they arrived near the Lu Nong Pavilion. Suddenly, a figure flashed by on the road, scaring the maid who was leading the way so much that she almost dropped the lantern. Nie Wu Xian, who happened to see this scene, let out a startled cry. The figure had originally intended to slip away behind a fake hill, but upon hearing the noise, stopped and seemed to look back, hesitantly opening his mouth to ask: "Who's there?"

  Hearing Su Shaoge's voice, Song Yixiao, who was also startled, took a deep breath and hugged her little sister tightly. She shouted: "Is that Young Master Su? We're going to the Jade Flower Temple. Since it's hard to see the road at night, we'll take a detour from here."

  Su Shaoge heard this and apologized, "I was reading books and felt tired, so I came out to a spacious place to practice my sword skills. Since I thought there was no one around, I didn't light the lanterns, but I didn't expect to scare you all! I'm really sorry!"

  "Second Master is being polite!" Song Yi smiled and heard that it was quite speechless: thinking that there was no one nearby, so he didn't light the lantern? It's so dark, aren't you afraid of tripping over yourself?

  She grasped Ni Wu's hand and was about to bid farewell when Su Shaoge walked towards them, standing in the place where the lantern could shine - in the dim candlelight. He wore a blue shirt with a dignified demeanor, his thin clothes didn't show any signs of coldness; his hair was tied up with a jade crown, his pale face had a hint of redness due to just finishing sword practice, like the color of peach blossoms. His peach blossom eyes were exceptionally bright, and when he glanced around, it was as if stars were shooting out in all directions.

  With a seven-star long sword slung over his shoulder, he looked like a heroic swordsman who dominated the rivers and lakes, with an air of elegance that was intimidating.

  "It's getting dark and the road is slippery, the lanterns can't light up far ahead, let me send you a few of them on their way!" He inserted his long sword into the scabbard at his waist with a flourish, bowed his hands and said warmly, "I remember there are several stone steps ahead, it's easy to step on empty in the evening."

  Song Yi smiled hesitantly, but considering that it was not just herself who would be walking in the dark, but also her younger sister-in-law - who had just been frightened half to death and might get hurt again if she stumbled or bumped into something, and then wouldn't be able to face her mother-in-law and older sister-in-law!

  He hesitated for a moment before nodding his head and saying, "Thank you, sir!"

  "Madam, be careful." Su Shaoge heard the words and bowed again, turning around to say, "There's a boulder over here that blocks the way a bit, please be careful when you and Miss come over..."

  With him leading the way and warning them, the group continued on with ease. The man was bold and confident, and as he explained the road conditions along the way, not only did Song Yi laugh in relief, but also Nie Wu Xian whispered to her sister when they saw the gate of Yao Hua Yuan: "Luckily he was here, otherwise just now when the wind started, a branch swept over and I almost thought it was a monster! Luckily he said 'watch out for branches hooking onto hairpins', or else I wouldn't have known."

  Song Yi smiled and said: "Let's go thank him together later!"

  Nie Wu Xian's head - at this time, the servant had already gone to knock on the door. The one who opened the door was an inner attendant brought by Princess Yu Shan. Seeing a group of people at the door, she was extremely surprised. After learning that it was Song Yi Xiao and Nie Wu Xian coming to stay, she hurriedly rushed in to report.

  Then Princess Yushan rushed out like a gust of wind - after coming out, she didn't even look at others and went straight to Su Shaoge, saying with a blush: "Su Er Gongzi, thank you so much! If it wasn't for your help, I really don't know how my sister-in-law and niece would have made it through this journey..."

  Song Yi smiled slightly, and then Su Shao Ge said elegantly: "Your Highness is overpraising."

  He promptly said, "Since Mrs. Song and Miss Nie have both arrived, and the night is already deep, I won't stay long, so I'll take my leave!"

  Princess Jade Mountain: "!!!!!!"

  She hadn't thought of a reason to stay, when Su Shaoge had already left with a long stride. It was only then that Jiang Muxun arrived late, asking Song Yixiao in surprise: "How did you end up here? Did Princess Dai Guolong come looking for trouble at your place?"

  "Can we go in and talk?" Song Yi smiled and looked at Yu Shan Gong Zhu, who was still gazing at Su Shao Ge's back with a hint of resentment, and helplessly spread her hands. "It's really gotten a bit chilly on this journey!"

  "Quickly come in - cousin, you haven't even worn your fur coat, how can you stand at the window?! Let's go inside to talk!"

  Song Yixiao suddenly realized why Princess Yushan came out so quickly, but the tragedy is that this time, although there was no Zhao Wang tearing down the stage, Su Shaoge didn't understand romance after all, and in the end, he still let this golden branch and jade leaf have a futile joy!

  A moment later, a group of people rushed into the Yao Hua Temple. Jiang Muqian ordered someone to brew hot tea and instructed her trusted maid to arrange for the two servants brought by the couple to be settled in, sending away all idle people and closing the doors and windows. Only then did she anxiously ask: "What's going on? Does it have something to do with me?"

  Song Yi Xiao was about to respond when Princess Yu Shan impatiently said: "We'll talk about this later - how did he end up coming with you? Did you go to the Lu Nong Pavilion?"

  "The eight characters are not even written yet, and you're already showing off your vinegar energy!" Song Yi laughed, feeling helpless inside, saying: "I was afraid I wouldn't be able to see the road clearly and would fall, so I took a detour, passing by Lounong Pavilion. Coincidentally, Second Master Su had just finished practicing his sword..."

  Princess Yushan's eyes lit up upon hearing this and hastily asked: "Where is he practicing his sword?"

  "Right outside the Lu Nong Pavilion, not far from that fake mountain." After staring at Song Yixiao and carefully telling her the specific location, Princess Yu Shan was satisfied: "I've only heard that he's extremely good at reading books, but it turns out he's also skilled in both literature and martial arts?"

  Jiang Muxun and Song Yixiao exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat helpless: "The Su family is known for its martial arts traditions, and the eldest son of the Su family is still in the military! The second son of the Su family may be well-read, but how could he possibly neglect the family's traditional skills?"

  Princess Yushan suddenly blushed and jumped up, saying: "You guys chat, I have something to do and will go back to my room first!"

  After seeing her out the door, Jiang Muxian turned to Song Yixiao and said expressionlessly, "My aunt doesn't know the real reason she came here at all!"

  Song Yi smiled awkwardly and shifted her gaze, feigning ignorance: "What should we do now?"

  "It's nothing." Jiang Muxun thought for a moment, then let out a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Anyway, I think Su Er Gongzi doesn't have any thoughts about her. Otherwise, why would he leave so quickly just now? The concubine has feelings but the master has no intention, let her struggle as she likes, it's not like we can stop her anyway - let's talk about something serious!"

  Song Yi thought to herself that she wasn't the only one who was being unreasonable, and as her cousin, she shouldn't be so irresponsible either. She said: "When we got back, Aunt Dai had already returned to Ruyi Garden, but there's no news about it. However, I'm afraid of running into Aunt tomorrow and feeling awkward, so Big Sister suggested that we come over here and stay for the night, and then move to another room tomorrow to avoid Aunt for a while!"

  Although she spoke in a veiled manner and used the Princess of Qingjiang as a shield, how could Jiang Muxun not hear that it was a revenge against the Crown Princess of Dai?

  "It's me who's holding you back!" Jiang Muxin pouted, somewhat dejected, "If I had known they were coming, I wouldn't have come either!"

  "You're really asking for it by saying that!" Song Yi smiled and said, "Others can steal without feeling guilty, what are you hiding from?"

  Jiang Muxun couldn't help but let out a "heh" of laughter when she compared the South Zang County Master, who had taken her horizontal knife, to a thief. Then, she immediately became gloomy and said: "Actually, it's not entirely accurate to call her a thief. After all, she wasn't mine to begin with. I was just foolish, believing whatever he said, thinking that if he said he wouldn't deceive me, then he really wouldn't deceive me forever!"

  Song Yixiao thought to herself: "As the saying goes, 'A man's infatuation can be talked about, but a woman's infatuation cannot.' It seems that there is indeed some truth to this. Jiang Muxun was deceived by Prince Wei because she was just like Yu Shan Gongzhu is now with Su Shaoge - her heart and eyes were completely filled with thoughts of that person, and even if someone tried to remind her, how could she possibly listen?"

  She didn't mind having a midnight conversation with Jiang Muxian, but when she saw Nie Wuyan's head nodding off, clearly extremely tired, she straightened up and said seriously: "Where is the fragrance of flowers not present? I still remember how fierce you were when facing Cui Ce Fei at the last spring outing, Sister. You've only been ill for half a year, and now that you're recovered, could it be that even your usual sharp spirit is gone?"

  "How is that possible?" Jiang Muxin had always been a bit proud, and when she faced the Nan Ziang County Master before, if she hadn't been injured too deeply, and the Nan Ziang County Master hadn't specifically targeted her weak point, she might not have lost so badly. But now, being provoked by Song Yixiao, she immediately swept away her depression, raised her chin and said, "It's just a matter of bringing it up - such an unscrupulous person, I'm glad to have recognized his true face early on!"

  "That's the spirit!" Song Yi laughed and joked, "With your words, we're more than happy to rush over here tonight - by the way, are there any extra rooms? If not, we'll have to squeeze into yours!"