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That morning, when Fang Zinan and Xiao Tianyuan left the War Department, the sun was shining brightly on their bodies, making it seem as if it was a sunny day again.

"Our army is almost ready. I believe we'll be able to depart soon." As Fang Zinan spoke, he lifted his head to look at Xiao Tianyuan. He saw that Xiao Tianyuan seemed to have turned a deaf ear to his words, as if his soul had left his body. He couldn't help but ask, "Brother Xiao, what are you thinking about?"

"Nothing." Xiao Tian Yuan came back to his senses.

Fang Zinan didn't expose him and asked: "Tell me, when will our army depart?"

"Prince Rong, can you leave later?" Xiao Tian Yuan suddenly asked.

"Why?"

"I still have some personal matters to attend to. I want to finish what I have to deal with before setting off again." Xiao Tian Yuan said with a little bit of guilt.

Fang Zinan was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked: "Is it about Lady Nan?"

Xiao Tianyuan hesitated for a moment before nodding his head. "Yes."

"Nan Yu Lan had once harmed my big brother, and she had also injured Qing'er with her sword. If I were to see her again, I definitely wouldn't do that!" Fang Zinan's voice became sharp with a hint of menace.

"I know you hate her." Xiao Tianyuan's voice dropped.

"I don't want to hear any more news about Southern Wulan. If I find her, I will personally capture her and send her to the emperor." Fang Zinan added, "Last time, when you begged me, I was willing to let her go. Because we've been friends for so many years, it's best that you don't keep in touch with her. It's not good for you."

Xiao Tianyuan smiled bitterly. How could an emotional matter be resolved so easily? What's more, after so many years, he only liked one woman in South Yulan, and he had never intended to give up on her. But since Fang Zinan was so determined, he couldn't reveal what happened to Nan Yulan. He was afraid that once he said it, Fang Zinan would lead his men to arrest him. Although Fang Zinan seemed gentle and weak, he still had a temper. He could only lie, "That day, after I saved her, she left."

In front of them was a crossroads, which separated them. Fang Zinan sighed, "Let's not talk about this anymore. The Xiao family is right in front of us. You should go back to the clan first, I want to go back too."

Xiao Tianyuan nodded. "Alright, let's part ways here. I'll be going first." He urged his horse to the left.

He knew that what he said just now was a bit excessive, but Xiao Tian Yuan was still hiding the culprit. If the Emperor were to find out, not only would he implicate his entire family, he might not even be able to protect his life. He was not willing to lose a friend like Xiao Tian Yuan.

After standing blankly at the crossroads for a while, Fang Zinan finally rushed over to the Rong King's Manor.

As soon as Fang Zinan entered the forest, he saw Dong Fang Luo Li walking towards him. He looked a little lonely and a little depressed.

"Princess Liu Li, why aren't you staying in the mansion? It's already so hot, why are you out?" When Fang Zinan saw her, he immediately pulled his horse and stopped in front of her.

Dong Fang Luo Li glanced at him, her voice still very lonely as she said: "Nothing, I just came out for a walk. I feel too bored staying in the mansion these few days."

Fang Zinan smiled. "I thought you were worried about sending troops out?"

"Of course I'm more worried about that matter. But now that the army isn't setting out, no matter how worried I am, what's the use?" Dong Fang Luo Li's tone carried a tinge of reproach.

Fang Zinan jumped off the horse and comforted her: "We'll be leaving in a few days, you don't need to think too much."

Dong Fang Luo Li laughed in boredom: "Haven't we set off yet? I really want to return to Eastcalm City as fast as possible. "

"Don't worry, it will definitely work." Fang Zinan stood in front of her, reflecting the dark green bamboo horse. It was handsome and free like a leaf in a bamboo forest, as if a cloud had gathered in the sky.

Dong Fang Luo Li looked at his resolute and focused gaze, and suddenly felt that she could see his confidence and courage from this gentle and thin youth. At the same time, she also seemed to be intimidated by his aura, but she seemed to take his words very seriously. Unconsciously, she nodded. "Alright, I believe you."

"I'm going back to the manor …" Fang Zinan seemed to want to say something but hesitated. He looked at her and didn't continue.

Dongfang Luo Li immediately knew that Fang Zi Nan was looking at her. She didn't look at him but asked: "Do you have anything else to say?"

Fang Zinan smiled, "I feel that your identity is special, and that there are many assassins waiting to ambush you. As a girl, you don't seem to be safe outside, why don't you come back with me?"

"I just came out, now I have to go back?" It was obvious that Dong Fang Luo Li was unwilling to go back.

Fang Zinan looked up at the sky, then looked around at the bamboo forest, "Listen to me, this forest is not safe. I've met a killer here before, so you shouldn't take the risk. "

It was unknown if these words were a threat or not, but Dongfang Jingli suddenly felt a bit scared. Listening to the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves and the sounds of birds chirping in the forest made her feel that there was a sense of danger.

Fang Zinan could see the panic in her eyes. He smiled and said, "Let's go. Come with me to the King's Manor."

Dong Fang Luo Li rubbed her hands together: "Okay, then I'll go with you." As he spoke, he turned around.

Fang Zinan also turned his head and patted the horse's back, "Come up, I'll take you back."

"Up..." Get on the horse? " Dong Fang Luo Li did not expect him to let her ride on a horse.

Fang Zinan raised his head to look at the sky and saw the sunlight shining down on the bamboo forest. Every ray of sunlight was like many sharp blades, sharp and warm. He said, "It's too hot to let the princess walk back to you step by step. You should get on the horse."

These words were very pleasant to hear. Dong Fang Luo Li didn't hesitate and got on her horse. Fang Zi Nan held onto the reins and walked on the right side.

Perhaps it was because it was too awkward for a man and a woman alone together, or perhaps it was too quiet in the forest, but Dong Fang Luo Li felt that something wasn't right, so she asked him, "I saw Princess Rong in the mansion these past few days, but she didn't seem to have calmed down."

"Her temper is just like that. She'll be fine in a few days." Fang Zinan's calm face revealed a trace of helplessness.

A look of worry appeared on Dong Fang Luo Li's face. "But in a few days, you'll be leading the troops to battle. If you haven't explained it clearly to Princess Rong Wangfei and start off with regret, wouldn't that be a little …"

"Don't worry, I know her personality. She'll be fine." Fang Zinan replied perfunctorily.

Dong Fang Luo Li no longer said anything. She suddenly saw a fluttering butterfly in the bamboo forest. It was a colorful butterfly. She could not help but say: "Look, that butterfly is really pretty."

Fang Zinan also saw it. Not only did he see it, he also heard her happy voice, so he asked, "You like it a lot?"

"Yeah, I've never seen such a beautiful butterfly before." Dongfang Luo Li stared at the butterfly without blinking. She really wanted to jump off the horse and catch it. But just as she thought that, she saw Fang Zi Nan's body suddenly grow big and fly towards the butterfly. Before she could see what had happened, she saw a white shadow flash and Fang Zinan was already right in front of her.