Chapter 150 - 150: Forced to Turn Back
Five Years Later, She Bombarded the Palace with a Miniature Version of the Regent
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Hezhi walked out of the carriage and asked, âDid the Prince Regent come here to send me off?â
Shen Hezhi was very Dale. and his body looked frail. It was as though a gust of wind could blow him away. He also coughed from time to time.
Yu Yunxi was very anxious when she saw this. However, when she wanted to step forward, Shen Hezhiâs gaze swept over, silently stopping her. With this, she could only suppress her urge to step forward.
Feng Yili said in an extremely cold tone, âI went to your temporary residence, the Yu Residence, and the Revival Hall, but I couldnât find themâ¦
âThem?â
Yu Yunxi felt a little relieved when she heard this. It seemed like they had successfully distracted the Emperor; Qian Jin and the others had taken Yu Junjin away.
At this moment, Luo Xiuran spurred his horse forward and asked solemnly, âAlso, Qian Qingâs leg is still injured. Why did she leave?â
Shen Hezhiâs flashed.
Qian Qing had followed Yu Junjin and left. According to Yu Yunxi, it was not safe for Jian Xin to stay in the capital so she had also left with the others. They were likely quite a distance away from the capital now. As long as Shen Hezhi and Yu Yunxi could leave successfully, they would meet up with the others.
âMaybe they went out to relax. Theyâre free and can go wherever they want. They donât need to report to me nor do they need your consent,â Shen Hezhi replied expressionlessly. Then, he added, âPrince Regent, Young Marquis, if you want to find them, you should look for them in the capital. The war in Xinan is urgent. Iâm sorry, but I donât have time to waste talking to you here.â
âLord Shen, I understand her very well. She wonât let you return alone. She must be in your entourage. If you hand her over, Iâll let you leave immediately,â Feng Yili said. His attitude was unyielding and unquestionable.
âPrince Regent, why are you doing this? Youâll only push her further away,â Shen Hezhi said. His light eyes surged with complicated emotions.
âI said that Iâll let you leave immediately if you hand her over,â Feng Yili said, remaining unmoved.
Shen Hezhi had no intention of backing down. âI really donât have the person youâre looking for, Prince Regent.â
Both sides seemed to have their daggers drawn at this moment.
âIn that case, youâll have to return to the capital with me. You can only leave after I find her,â Feng Yili said stonily.
At this time, the guards from the Prince Regentâs Residence began to advance on the guards from the King of Xinanâs Residence.
Yu Yunxi, who was hidden in the crowd, looked at Feng Yili with eyes filled with disappointment.
âWhy did Feng Yili become like this in just two days? Itâs as if he has become a different personâ¦â
Shen Hezhi was so angry that he covered his chest and coughed. âPrince Regent, you used to be a general! Donât you know what itâs like to be in a state of emergency during war?â
As though he did not hear Shen Hezhi, Feng Yili ordered expressionlessly, âMen, escort Lord Shen back to the city!â
Seeing that Jiang Ying and the others were about to make a move, Yu Yunxi could no longer hold back. She quickly got off her horse and walked to the front. She looked at Feng Yili and said angrily, âFeng Yili, I wonât leave. You donât have to make things difficult for them.â
When the general guarding the city gates saw this, his expression changed to one of shock and fear. He patted his chest and said in relief, âFortunately the Prince Regent rushed over. Otherwise, if the County Princess leaves the capital, the Emperor will be furious.â
Anyone could tell that the Emperor did not want Nanyue to succeed, but he also did not want to give up on the chance to take control of the King of Xinanâs Residence. That was why he wanted Yu Yunxi to stay behind. If she successfully fled back to Xinan, how could the Emperor not be furious?
âFeng Yili, your mother and your child hurt Junjin. We went to the military base to look for you. Itâs fine if you didnât want to see us, butâ¦â âWhat? She came to look for me? Junjin was hurt?â
Feng Yiliâs gaze darkened.
Just as Feng Yili was about to explain himself, Yu Yunxi continued to say, âI wrote to tell you that Xinan is in danger. You didnât reply, and I can also tolerate that. However, why are you stopping us now? Feng Yili, I thought youâd at least be supportive of my return to Xinan. The people there treat me like family! When I didnât have a home, they took me in. I canât, and I wonât leave them in the lurch.â
Yu Yunxiâs eyes were slightly wet, and her voice trembled slightly when she spoke. She thought Feng Yili was different from the others in the imperial family, but she could not help but wonder if she was wrong.
Feng Yiliâs aura changed immediately when he heard her words. His grip on the reins tightened.
Luo Xiuran was very anxious as he listened from the side. He quickly explained, âYunxi, itâs not like that. We donât mean any harm. Donât be rash..
âEnough, Luo Xiuran,â Feng Yili said before Luo Xiuran finished speaking. He looked at Yu Yunxi with a complicated gaze as he slowly said, âFollow me back to the Prince Regentâs Residence. Iâll explain everything to you.â
Yu Yunxi took a deep breath. Then, she pretended to be calm before she turned around and said, âBrother, you leave first.â
Shen Hezhiâs expression was complicated. However, he also understood the meaning behind her words. After he took a deep breath, he said, âAlright, Iâll leave first. Take care of yourself.â
Yu Yunxi did not look away for a long time as she watched Shen Hezhi and the others from the King of Xinanâs Residence leave.
Feng Yili rode his horse over and reached out to pull her up.
âYunxi, Iâ¦â
However, Yu Yunxi did not even spare him a glance. She turned around and walked back to the city step by step. Her back was straight, and there was an inexplicable air of loneliness about her.
âYili,â Luo Xiuran called out worriedly.
âThis time⦠Did we do something wrong?â
Feng Yili pursed his lips as complicated emotions swirled in the depths of his dark eyes.
âBring the soldiers back first,â Feng Yili said to Luo Xiuran before he dismounted from his horse.
He followed behind Yu Yunxi, maintaining a distance. He did not get too close to her nor did he fall behind.
âC-County Princess?â
When Yu Yunxi arrived at the Revival Hall, the few employees there were shocked to see her. After all, almost everyone had left. Even Doctor Li and his wife had left to study the disease. Only a few people stayed behind to look after the Revival Hall.
âAll of you can return to what you were doing,â Yu Yunxi said calmly before returning to her room.
âYunxi!â
âLet go,â Yu Yunxi said coldly.
âLet me explain myself,â Feng Yili said. He grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to face him.
âCan it be explained?â
Yu Yunxiâs thick eyelashes fluttered slightly.
Feng Yili assumed she would ask about Feng Zixiu or the reason for his actions today.
Unexpectedly, she asked, âCan you return my motherâs warm jade to me?â
Feng Yili frowned when he heard this. He said unnaturally, âDidnât we come to an agreement back then? If you help me detoxify my poison, Iâll return the warm jade to you.â
Yu Yunxi raised an eyebrow and asked meaningfully, âAlright. You donât have to return it now, but can I look at it?â
Feng Yiliâs expression turned even more unnatural.
Seeing this, Yu Yunxi realized that Feng Weizhou might not be lying to her. It might be true that Feng Yili had given her motherâs warm jade to someone else.
Yu Yunxi said with a sneer, âWhatâs wrong, Prince Regent? You look troubled. Donât tell me that the warm jade is missing, or perhaps⦠you gave it to someone else?â
Feng Yiliâs gaze flashed with urgency as he tightened his grip on her shoulders and asked, âDid someone say something to you?â
Feng Yiliâs reaction only further confirmed Yu Yunxiâs speculation..