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Lu Yi thought that after they disguised themselves, no one would recognize them; evidently, they had underestimated the capabilities of the Brocade Guard.

The Brocade Guard easily deduced that Lu Yi was the missing Crown Prince, judging by their clothes, carriage, and the guards they had with them.

News of Lu Yi's arrival at Anping City soon reached Lu Chen's ears. On hearing of Lu Yi's arrival in Anping City, Lu Chen immediately dispatched Liang Zong to Anping City to personally escort Lu Yi to Yan County.

After arriving at Anping City, Lu Yi and the entourage of the East Palace did not rush to meet Lu Chen, as Lu Yi was still uncertain about Lu Chen's attitude toward him.

If Lu Chen did not want to directly conflict with their father, the Emperor, now, he might very well have him apprehended and sent back to the Capital city.

Although he held some information that Lu Chen might want to know, he was still somewhat worried.

Lu Yi spent most of these days staying inside the inn, only occasionally going out for a stroll.

As a vital thoroughfare for the Great Sum merchant caravans heading to Yan County, Anping City had already become very prosperous, with many novelties rarely seen in the Capital city.

These days, what Lu Yi paid most attention to were the newspapers published in Anping City. He had someone buy newspapers every day, and then he would read through all the contents scrupulously.

Nighttime.

Inside the Rain-listening Inn.

Lu Yi was in the room of the Crown Princess Consort, Xue Linglong. Seeing Lu Yi looking at the newspaper with a grave expression, Xue Linglong asked, "Darling, it's been almost half a month now, are we still going to Yan County?"

Lu Yi put down the newspaper and said, "Yes, right now our only option is to seek asylum with the North Prince."

A trace of worry appeared in Xue Linglong's eyes, "Darling, why don't we change our names and live a peaceful life from now on? In the past few days, I've noticed quite a few merchants from other regions of Great Sum applying for new identities in the North Country. We might as well apply for a new identity too."

Hearing this, Lu Yi's expression darkened instantly, and he said displeased, "I have no intention of giving up just like that!"

"And even if we truly changed our names, we would be found out one day."

Just as Xue Linglong was about to say more, Lu Yi interrupted her, "Don't speak further, I've made up my mind."

Lu Yi was unwilling to accept defeat just like this; he believed he still had a chance for a comeback. As long as he could win over Lu Chen, and then borrow some troops from him, he could have a chance to take over a Seignior's feudal state and then climb up step by step.

As for returning to the Capital city, he saw little possibility in the short term, considering the Emperor, his father, had already recovered.

For now, he could only wait for the right moment and take things slowly.

Seeing Lu Yi's determination, Xue Linglong sighed softly, "I understand."

At that moment, Lu Yi stood up from his seat, placed the newspaper on the table, and headed straight for the door. "Let's rest early tonight. I still have to practice my cultivation," he said.

Xue Linglong raised her hand, intending to hold Lu Yi back, but he opened the door, walked out of the room, and then the door closed with a loud "bang."

Xue Linglong was slightly stunned, and the next moment, her disappointed expression on her face turned cold, as if the emotions she had just shown were all an act.

After a while, a shadow entered the room through the window. The person was Yu Tianlu, Lu Yi's current strongest guard and a Grandmaster, although he had never revealed his Grandmaster strength in front of Lu Yi.

"Saintess, are we really going to follow Lu Yi to Yan County?"

"There might be Celestials in Yan County. If the Celestials discover we are from the Taiyin Divine Sect, I fear..."

With a cold expression, Xue Linglong said, "With the Yin Yang Mirror, even Celestials won't be able to discern my true identity."

"The North Prince having gained such powerful strength in such a short period indicates he may well be the fated one we have been looking for. If we could sacrifice him, it would surely resurrect our Sect Hierarch. Once the Sect Hierarch is revived, all of us from the Taiyin Divine Sect will be able to ascend to the Immortal Realm!"

Yu Tianlu replied, "I understand."

Xue Linglong then asked, "Have we come to a conclusion about that matter?"

Yu Tianlu answered, "We have, and it's almost certain that it was the work of the Sum Emperor's Shadow Guards."

With a sneer, Xue Linglong said, "The great dynasties are quick to label us a Demon Sect, yet their deeds are not much different from ours."

Continuing, Xue Linglong asked, "Have we discovered why the Sum Emperor is capturing so many Martial Artists?"

Yu Tianlu replied, "That remains unclear for the moment."

Xue Linglong instructed, "Tell them to keep investigating. Once the reason is found, reveal publicly what the Great Xia royal family has been doing, and let the world see just what filthy deeds the ruler of a nation, the Sum Emperor, has committed."

"Yes, I understand," he said.

"If there's nothing else, I shall take my leave," he added.

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With that, Yu Tianlu left the room.

No sooner had Yu Tianlu left than the Jinyiwei Guard surrounded the Rain-listening Inn, where Lu Yi and his group were staying. Sensing the commotion outside, Xue Linglong's brow furrowed slightly.

Then she raised her delicate hands to rub her throat, and immediately after, she pushed open the door, rushing to Lu Yi's room and knocked on the door, saying, "Darling, it's not good, there are so many soldiers outside!"

Lu Yi, who was practicing evil cultivation, heard the noise outside and quickly opened the window to look downstairs.

Seeing that the soldiers had completely surrounded the inn, Lu Yi suddenly felt extremely tense, as it was highly likely that they were here for them, and their identities had probably been exposed.

He didn't expect that even Xue Linglong's excellent disguise skills could be seen through.

Just then, Liang Zong introduced himself to the crowd in Rain-listening Inn, saying, "I am Liang Zong, Commander of the Jinyiwei Guard of the North Country, ordered by the Prince to escort the guests inside to Yan County!"

Hearing this, the other guests in the inn were confused, as they were not sure who Liang Zong was referring to—since he did not specify, nor did he say any names outright, how could anyone know whom they were seeking?

Lu Yi couldn't help but think, could it be that these people weren't looking for him?

While Lu Yi was thinking this, Liang Zong spoke again, "The guest in the inn with the last name Lu, by the North Prince's order, please honor us with your and your lady's presence as our guests in Yan County!"

Seeing Liang Zong being so straightforward, Lu Yi was almost certain that they were indeed here for him.

Since they had been found out, there was no need to continue hiding. In any case, he had been planning to go to Yan County to seek troops from the North Prince.

Immediately, Lu Yi opened the door and stepped onto the corridor. Seeing Lu Yi come out, Xue Linglong put on a frightened look and said, "Darling, what shall we do now?"

Lu Yi responded, "Since they already know we are here, there's no need to hide any further. Let's go down."

At the sound of his voice, Lu Yi began heading downstairs.

Xue Linglong hurriedly followed him.

Soon, Lu Yi walked out of the main entrance of Rain-listening Pavilion, directly approaching Liang Zong and stating, "I am the one with the surname Lu."

Liang Zong gave a respectful bow to Lu Yi and then said, "We have prepared a carriage for you, please!"

Immediately after, Lu Yi, followed by the people from East Palace, went with Liang Zong to Yan County.

A few days later.

Upon their arrival at Yan County, Lu Chen did not come to greet Lu Yi, but instead had Liang Zong take them directly to a mansion prepared by the Prefecture Governor for Lu Yi and his party.

After stepping off the carriage, Lu Yi glanced at the mansion before him. Seeing that it was not North Prince Mansion, Lu Yi asked, "When can I meet with my ninth brother?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Now that they were alone, Lu Yi reverted to speaking of himself in the first person and ceased the pretense.

Liang Zong said with a smile, "Crown Prince, please wait a moment. The Prince will arrive shortly."

"This is the mansion the Prince has prepared for you; from now on, you'll live here. Should you need anything, you may inform the Jinyiwei Guard at any time."

Without thinking too much, Lu Yi, together with his entourage and guards, went straight into the mansion.

After entering, the servants and guards immediately began to get things in order, while Lu Yi, sitting in the courtyard, appeared somewhat anxious.

He was unsure about Lu Chen's attitude toward him, and at this moment, his heart was filled with urgency, eager to meet with Lu Chen and ascertain his thoughts.

After what seemed like an eternity, possibly several hours long, an attendant finally entered the courtyard and announced, "Your Highness, the North Prince has arrived!"

Hearing this, Lu Yi quickly headed with Xue Linglong to the entrance of the mansion to personally welcome Lu Chen.

After Lu Chen alighted from the carriage, he took a quick look at Lu Yi and Xue Linglong.

Lu Chen with a smile said, "Welcome, brother and sister-in-law, to be my guests here!"

At this point, Lu Chen's gaze swept back and forth over Xue Linglong. For some reason, he felt that his sister-in-law seemed quite different from before.

In the Capital City, although he didn't see Xue Linglong often, he had seen her several times. Back then, she certainly didn't have the same charm she had now.

Having dealt with many women, Lu Chen had some insight into a woman's true nature.

At this moment, Lu Chen used his system to check Xue Linglong's profile.

[Name: Xue Linglong]

[Identity: Saintess of the Taiyin Divine Sect, Crown Princess Consort of Great Xia, sister-in-law of the North Prince, a Grandmaster of thirty years of age. Originally infiltrated Lu Yi's side in an attempt to help him seize the throne and then control the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

After Lu Yi's failed coup, she followed him northward, intending to approach the North Prince through Lu Yi, then sacrifice the North Prince's flesh and blood to resurrect the Sect Hierarch of the Taiyin Divine Sect. When she married Lu Yi, she bestowed upon him a manual of evil cultivation.

Due to his frequent practice of evil cultivation, this led to a lifetime of impotence, and he will be without an heir, so Xue Linglong remains intact.]

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Upon seeing the information in front of him, Lu Chen was taken aback.

So his sister-in-law was a member of the Demon Sect! No wonder Lu Yi was bold enough to stage a coup in the Capital City—there was the support of the Demon Sect behind him.