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As the master of the Camping, they should unconditionally comply with Dong Fang Su's orders, but Shi Jiu's words were not completely unreasonable.

He had thought that with Shi Jiu's capabilities, he would be able to control the situation, since Mu Qian Xue was just a weak girl who was powerless, but he never thought that Shi Jiu would be the one at a disadvantage. This Mu Qian Xue was really scary.

If Mu Qian Xue truly planned to tell Dong Fang Su about this just now, even if he had to brave the danger of being discovered and even being executed, she would definitely kill Mu Qian Xue out of this mouth. Otherwise, Shi Jiu's life would be in danger!

Shi Wu stepped on the tiles that were outside the window and quietly went back to his room. He took out a fire piston and lit up the candlestick on the table in the dark, and as the faint orange light illuminated the room, it also cast a lonely shadow behind Shi Wu …

After a night of silence, everyone woke up early in the morning and packed their stuff, then headed towards Jinling. When they were still quite a distance away from the city gate, Shi Wu and the others pulled on their ropes and didn't take another step forward.

Seeing this, Xia Yue frowned: "Princess, why can't they follow us back to the capital, as long as we don't reveal their identities."

Mu Qian Xue caressed her sleeves and said blandly: "You are thinking too easily, although the Camping has always been hidden in the dark and not known about it, but it was created almost a hundred years ago, and more or less, there are some things spread out. Once so many people appeared at the same time, it would easily arouse suspicion from others, and Jiang Yue is the best example, it would be enough for the Prince to keep Shi Jiu by his side."

She glanced at the Xia Yue who seemed to not understand what she meant, "Do you still remember what I told you?"

Hearing that, Xia Yue immediately nodded her head, "This servant remembers, if anyone asks, tell them that it was a group of people from the martial arts world who followed the Prince to the palace to save us, and when they sent us out of the borders of the West Chu, they left."

"It's good that you remember. This matter is of utmost importance, don't let anyone else know about it." After saying that, Mu Qian Xue closed her eyes and did not speak any further. It was unknown if she was meditating or was deep in thought.

Xia Yue did not dare disturb him, shshelifted the curtain of the carriage and looked curiously at the gradually clearer and more majestic city gates. She had always heard people say that the Jinling was the most bustling place in the world, with plenty of carriages and luxurious scenery, it was impossible to compare it to the Ying Tian City, he did not know if it was truly so bustling.

This was the southern city gate of the Jinling. Not long after it had opened, no one came in or out.

Seeing the carriage slowly approaching, two soldiers went forward to stop it and inspect it. The leader of the guards had sharp eyes and saw the figure on the horse.

Hearing that, the few soldiers revealed looks of reverence, they bowed and retreated, and only after Dong Fang Su had walked far away did they straighten up.

After entering the city, Jiang Yue went to the Miyagi to report the news to the Emperor Zhou, while Dong Fang Su brought Mu Qian Xue to the Duke Palace located at the east side of the city. After travelling for about an hour, the carriage stopped, and Dong Fang Su lifted up the carriage curtain.

Even though he was surrounded by hundreds and thousands of pursuers, the calm and composed Mu Qian Xue, at this moment, was so nervous that his hands were slightly trembling, and he didn't dare to clench the palms that were stretched out in front of him.

"What are you afraid of?"

Mu Qian Xue took a deep breath, trying her best to calm her panicking heart, "The disaster at Nanzhao, can be said to have been caused by me, I …" The tip of her tongue was numb and bitter. She didn't know how to continue.

"The one who destroyed Nanzhao was Xiao Ruo Ao, not you. Brother Mu is clear about this point, otherwise she would not have begged me to save you. Come down, he really wants to see you."

After hesitating for a long time, Mu Qian Xue finally reached out her trembling hand and placed it in that large palm, allowing him to lead her down from the carriage.

Shi Jiu went up and knocked on the door. When the guard found out that Dong Fang Su had returned, he immediately ran out to pay his respects, and excitedly said, "Prince, you've finally returned, and made this old servant very worried. Your Majesty and the empress dowager have sent people over many times to question you, especially the Grand Consort.

"To do something." Dong Fang Su casually replied as he held Mu Qian Xue's hand and walked towards the residence. Xia Yue followed closely behind.

It was only now that the gatekeeper realized that his Prince had returned this time, that there were two women by his side. He pulled Shi Jiu who was walking at the back, and asked curiously: "Miss Shi Jiu, who are those two?

No wonder he was curious, Dong Fang Su was a person that rarely spoke, never liked the wind and the flowers and the moon, and had been in the Palace for so many years, but this was the first time he saw Dong Fang Su bringing a woman back to the Palace.

"How would I know? Ask the Prince yourself." Shi Jiu said with a sullen face.

Looking at Shi Jiu's figure that was leaving, the gatekeeper rubbed his head and muttered to himself: "What's wrong with Miss Shi Jiu, it's like he ate gunpowder."

The moment they entered, they saw a person holding a longsword that radiated a cold light, flying up and down the empty courtyard. In the courtyard, there were layers of sword images, and in the courtyard, there were two stalks of Flowering Silk Begonia growing. Pink tender flower petals would fall along with the wind, but the moment they touched the sword images, they were immediately sent flying out.

Mu Qian Xue stared blankly at the figure in the sword light whose clothes were fluttering in the wind, unable to control the tears that welled up in his eyes.

"Mu Qian Xue, what are you throwing water at me for?"

"Let's try out the sword art. Master said that once the Autumn Water Sword is practiced to the extreme, there will be no water or needles in it."

"You also said that you've reached the pinnacle of your training. I've only practiced it for a few days, how could I not be able to do it? You clearly did this on purpose."

"So what if it was intentional? Who asked you to not bring me with you when you left the palace yesterday? Hmph, let's see if you dare to leave the palace by yourself next time."

"You mischievous little girl, no wonder the Saints said, 'Only women are hard to handle.' It's not wrong at all."

The past had turned into countless of daggers running amok through Mu Qian Xue's body. It was as if they wanted to tear every inch of her skin and bones apart, making it hard for her to breathe.

"Ding!" The sword images suddenly disappeared, Mu Lin Feng stared blankly at the teary face Mu Qian Xue, her sword already falling to the ground.