Ye Jie did not leave immediately.

  He caught a few fish in the stream, before picking up some branches to start a fire.

  He cooked the fish and handed it to the woman sitting by the side with her arms wrapped around her knees.

  The woman took the fish from him in trepidation, thanking him silently.

  After eating a few fish, the woman’s expression looked better.

  She stood up and bowed at Ye Jie to show her gratitude.

  Ye Jie’s gaze was as cold as ice. “If you’re grateful, why don’t you take me out of this valley?”


  The woman stared at Ye Jie for a while. She nodded when she saw that his eyes were clear and his expression was noble and did not look like a bad person.

  Ye Jie did not ask the woman why she was in the forest and how she knew the way out.

  After more than an hour, the woman brought him out.

  Based on his memory, Ye Jie found the place where he had asked Bo Cixue to stay.

  But when she went over, she found that he was gone.

  A trace of coldness appeared on Ye Jie’s noble face.

  The woman had not left and she saw Ye Jie looking around.

  She frowned, walked up to him and clapped her hands lightly, wanting to attract his attention.

  A sharp look appeared in Ye Jie’s eyes. “Why?”


  The woman brought Ye Jie to a place and pointed around.

  Ye Jie took a look. This piece of land looked like it had been trampled on.

  He took a closer look and found a dagger thrown in the grass.

  Ye Jie picked it up, his eyes cold.

  Bo Cixue and Yan Bei had been taken away by the group of people last night.

  …


  Bo Cixue and Yan Bei were brought to a primitive tribe.

  The houses of the tribe were built with stones and every stone house was very big. It did not look like the tribe who was so poor that they could only build straw sheds.

  Bo Cixue thought of the Sikong family.

  Perhaps the Sikong family had colluded with the people in the tribe and would secretly deliver the things they needed.

  After Bo Cixue and Yan Bei were brought in, they were locked in a stone jail that looked like a prison.

  There were two tall primitive men guarding the outside of the prison.

  Bo Cixue’s bag was taken away and she and Yan Bei had no weapons on them. They were now like fish on the chopping board and were at the mercy of others.

  Yan Bei, on the other hand, looked unconcerned. He leaned against the corner with a hand at the back of his head and a blade of wild grass in his mouth.

  “I didn’t expect to come here and go to jail. But with such a beauty, going to jail seems quite interesting.”


  Bo Ci rolled her eyes at him. How did he become the leader of a mysterious organization like this?

  Bo Cixue’s thoughts were not on Yan Bei. She was thinking about Ye Jie. If he was not locked up here, did it mean that he had not been caught?

  That would be great.

  “Miss Bo, will His Highness come and save us?”


  Bo Cixue did not want Ye Jie to come and save them immediately. It would be best if he went to find Ah Zuo, Ah You, and the rest before bringing people over.

  In the evening.

  The guards outside brought food in.

  They put the things down and said something.

  Bo Cixue did not understand what they were saying.

  After that person left, Bo Cixue looked at what she was eating. It was a bowl of something that looked like insects and she had goosebumps.

  Yan Bei took the bowl away. “Are you not eating?”


  Bo Cixue shook her head.

  “That person doesn’t want us to be hungry ghosts. Tomorrow, their tribe will punish us by setting us on fire.”


  What???!

  They were going to burn them to death tomorrow?

  Bo Cixue looked at Yan Bei, who was eating happily. “You understood what that person said?”


  Yan Bei raised his eyebrows and did not comment.

  Bo Cixue hugged her knees and bit her lip hard.

  …


  The next day.

  The scorching sun was scorching the ground.

  Bo Cixue did not sleep the entire night. She was not afraid when facing death.

  However, at the thought of her parents, younger brother, best friends, and the missing Ye Jie, her mood was heavy and complicated.

  Contrary to her low mood, Yan Bei slept soundly last night. When he woke up in the morning, he looked refreshed and did not look like he was going to die.

  Perhaps a person like him had long forgotten about life and death!

  Bo Cixue and Yan Bei were escorted to a firewood pile.

  More than a dozen primitive men holding fire were standing around the fire.

  Not long after, an old man came over with a man and a woman.

  The older one was probably the head of the tribe and the people around him were very respectful.

  The couple behind the old man had dark skin.

  Bo Cixue immediately recognized who the woman was. It was Sihan Shan.

  The man’s face was covered in stubble, his skin was of a tan and his eyes were sharp. Bo Cixue soon remembered that the man was the one who had jumped down from the tree yesterday.

  He was probably one of the leaders of the tribe.

  Bo Cixue’s gaze landed on Sikong Shan. “I want to see Sikong Ling.”


  Sikong Shan laughed coldly. “Whether or not you have the chance to see Sikong Ling depends on His Highness’ decision.”


  Bo Cixue was shocked.

  Were they going to torture Yan Bei and her to lure Ye Jie out?

  Sikong Shan glanced at the sun above her. She wanted to stall for time, but the patriarch was impatient and ordered, “Light the fire.”


  Sikong Shan looked at the fire pit. The light from the fire reflected off Bo Cixue’s beautiful face and a menacing look appeared in her eyes.

  It was a good thing that Bo Cixue was dead. The woman would not be so infatuated with Ye Jie in the future.

  Although Ye Jie had no feelings for Bo Cixue, at the thought that he had been liked by such a beautiful woman before, Sikong Shan felt uncomfortable.

  Bo Cixue and Yan Bei felt like they were in a burning stove and there were sounds around.

  Yan Bei cursed. “F*ck, why isn’t His Highness here yet?”


  Looking at Sikong Shan, wasn’t she waiting for Ye Jie to come?

  Bo Cixue ignored Yan Bei and closed her eyes, looking determined.

  If possible, she did not want Ye Jie to be in danger alone!

  Just as the fire was about to spread to Bo Cixue’s feet, a cold voice trailed over. “Sikong Shan, ask them to put out the fire!”


  Seeing that Ye Jie had appeared, joy appeared in Sikong Shan’s eyes.

  She whispered something in the patriarch’s ear and he impatiently ordered the fire to be extinguished.

  Bo Cixue and Yan Bei were pulled down. Bo Cixue looked at Ye Jie and he was looking at her too, but soon, Sikong Shan stood between them.

  Bo Cixue and Yan Bei were taken back to the stone jail.

  Even after the two of them were detained, Ye Jie was not detained. Yan Bei said with his legs bent, “Sikong Shan’s feelings for His Highness are clear. I think we can only get out of this jail if His Highness gives in to her!”


  Bo Cixue’s delicate chin rested on her knee and she ignored Yan Bei.

  Yan Bei looked at Bo Cixue’s beautiful side profile and smiled. “Why, are you jealous?”


  Bo Cixue said with an expressionless face, “Can you not gossip like a woman? I’ll respect whatever decision he makes. Also, please stop defaming my relationship with him!”


  Yan Bei stared at Bo Cixue for a while, unable to read any emotions on her face. He smirked. “Sikong Shan is a little naughty, but as a woman, she’s not bad either. Even if His Highness goes against her, it’s not a loss to men.”


  Bo Cixue said nothing.

  Apart from eating some biscuits yesterday, Bo Cixue had not eaten anything for a long time.

  She was thirsty and hungry.

  She curled up in the corner, staring blankly at the door.

  How was she going to meet Sikong Ling?

  Today, she had been tortured with Yan Bei, yet Sikong Ling had not come out. Did he even know that she’d been caught?

  Just as Bo Cixue’s mind was in a mess, there was a sound of the door being opened.

  Ye Jie was brought in.

  Bo Cixue met his eyes.

  After Ye Jie was pushed in, the door was closed again.

  Yan Bei clicked her tongue. “It seems like the deal is broken!”


  Bo Cixue got up and before she could say anything to Ye Jie, the guard came over and pointed at Bo Cixue, asking her to go out.

  Ye Jie grabbed Bo Cixue’s wrist.

  Bo Cixue pursed her lips, pulled Ye Jie’s hand away and followed the man out.

  Bo Cixue was brought to Sikong Shan’s room.

  Sikong Shan was sitting on the stone bench drinking. When she saw Bo Cixue coming over, she sized her up.

  She could tell that Sikong Shan was not in a good mood.

  Sikong Shan did not exchange pleasantries with Bo Cixue and said directly, “I’ll let the Crown Prince marry me here.”


  Bo Cixue froze.

  Sikong Shan stared into Bo Cixue’s eyes. “As long as he gets married to me, I’ll let Sikong Ling take you away. What Sikong Ling has is very important to the royal family and the whole of S Country.”


  “Apart from these things, you’ll get your life back. He didn’t give me an answer and I don’t want to force him. I gave him a night to think about it. You’ve known him since he was young and must know his personality. He’s someone who is dedicated to the royal family and the country.”


  “Besides, I’m not that bad looking. He won’t lose out if I marry him.”


  Bo Cixue looked at the determined Sikong Shan, her expression crazed.

  This woman was very ruthless. If she provoked her, it was possible that they would all perish here.

  Bo Cixue pursed her lips. “I’ll talk to him.”


  Sikong Shan was very satisfied with Bo Cixue’s obedient attitude.

  “No wonder my brother likes you. You’re really sensible and likable.”


  Sikong Shan was in a good mood and asked the people in the tribe to prepare some food for Bo Cixue to bring into the stone dungeon.

  Bo Cixue entered the stone dungeon and looked at Ye Jie, who was also looking at her, his dark eyes were like two dark cisterns, making people feel cold.

  Yan Bei’s gaze moved back and forth between their faces and she raised her eyebrows. “Are you two playing a game? Beauty Bo, why did they ask you to go out?”


  Bo Cixue’s lips moved. “Sikong Shan wants to marry Brother Xiaojie here.”


  Yan Bei was stunned for a moment before he regained her senses and laughed out loud. “It seems like Sikong Shan really loves His Highness!”


  Ye Jie said nothing, his dark eyes only on Bo Cixue’s face.

  Bo Cixue walked up to him and Yan Bei and took out the food in the basket. “Eat something first!”


  Ye Jie did not move and looked at Bo Cixue. “Sikong Shan asked you to persuade me to accept these food. Do you want me to marry her here?”