Bo Cixue thought that she would lose sleep after returning to her room.

  But she did not lose sleep and slept until dawn.

  Three years ago, she was the kind of person whose thoughts would run wild just because of Ye Jie’s gaze and words.

  After three years, she had matured a lot.

  She no longer had the mentality of a young girl whereby love was above all else.

  Bo Cixue tidied herself, opened the door, and walked out.

  In the courtyard, Lan Er was about to complain to the head of the family about what had happened.

  Lan Er had been kicked twice by Ye Jie before he fainted last night.

  His forehead was injured and the blood was still visible.

  Lan Er glared at Bo Cixue fiercely when he saw her.

  Lan Er met Yan Bei, who was talking to Lan Yue, in front of the door.

  Yan Bei looked worse than Lan Er. The left side of his face was swollen and there was a bloody bump at the corner of his mouth.

  “Lan Yue, come and be the judge. Lan Er wanted to take advantage of Bo Cixue last night, so I helped her out. But Lan Er punched me to a pulp!”


  Lan Er widened his eyes.

  The man who had kicked him last night was Yan Bei?

  But when had he hit him?

  “You’re talking nonsense. You kicked me-”


  Before Lan Er could finish, he heard Yan Bei say loudly, “Lan Yue, you heard it. He admitted that he wanted to take advantage of Bo Cixue in the middle of the night.”


  “I-I…”


  Lan Yue glanced at Lan Er coldly. “Come with me.”


  Lan Er followed into the patriarch’s room and Yan Bei heard Lan Er’s miserable and indignant roar.

  Bo Cixue stood by the side and saw what had just happened. She walked up to Yan Bei and patted his shoulder. “What happened?”


  “It’s because of your Highness. He challenged me when I was injured. I lost and came to do him this favor.”


  Bo Cixue was speechless. Did that mean that they had gotten into a fight after she left yesterday?

  But Yan Bei quickly changed the topic and looked at Bo Cixue with admiration. “You were so brave in front of His Highness last night. It’s good that you’re playing hard to get. Keep him in suspense and don’t let him get you easily. Only then will he know how precious you are.”


  Bo Cixue was speechless.

  When had she played hard to get?

  Why would she keep him hanging?

  She was telling him the truth and did not want to be in a relationship with him anymore!

  Bo Cixue replied Yan Bei, “You must be a love saint. You know so much.”


  …


  Bo Cixue did not see Ye Jie for the entire day.

  She did not take it to heart.

  In the middle of the night, someone knocked on the door.

  Bo Cixue opened the door and Yan Bei was standing outside. “His Highness found Sikong Ling and asked me to take you there.”


  Bo Cixue understood Yan Bei’s gaze. She carried her bag and left with him quickly.

  Yan Bei led the way and they arrived at a rather hidden cave.

  “Sikong Ling is inside. You have to convince him quickly.”


  Bo Cixue entered the cave.

  Sikong Ling’s limbs were tied and he had lost a lot of weight.

  He closed his eyes and looked up at Bo Cixue when he heard footsteps.

  There was shock and surprise in his eyes.

  He thought he was hallucinating.

  “Cixue?”


  Bo Cixue hummed and squatted in front of Sikong Ling.

  “It’s me.”


  Sikong Ling looked at Bo Cixue for a few seconds before confirming that it was really her.

  “Why are you here?” Seeming to have thought of something, he frowned slightly. “Did you come with the Crown Prince?”


  Bo Cixue looked at Sikong Ling’s haggard appearance and pursed her lips, saying, “I was the one who suggested coming with him. I believe you.”


  Her words made Sikong Ling’s eyes turn red.

  He really did not know what his parents and sister had planned.

  They wanted to turn the Beicang into an independent country and had colluded with foreigners.

  After the matter was exposed, they wanted him to collude with his sister and the foreign nations to fight against the royal family.

  He did not want to do that.

  On the way into the forest, he had stolen the commander’s seal from Sikong Shan and hid it.

  Because he had refused to cooperate with them, they had locked him up here.

  “I can promise you that as long as you stand on the Crown Prince’s side, he won’t make things difficult for you.”


  Sikong Ling said with red eyes, “Do I still have a chance? My parents and sister are traitors. Can I really start afresh?”


  “Sure, make up for it and give the Crown Prince what he wants.”


  Sikong Ling looked at Bo Cixue. Her eyes were so clear, bright and pure. There was no scheming or deception. He smiled slightly. “I’ll listen to you. I’ll tell him where the commander’s seal is, but the confidential documents are still with Sikong Shan.”


  Yan Bei waited outside for more than half an hour and was getting impatient. He was about to go in when she saw Bo Cixue and Sikong Ling coming out.

  Seeing Yan Bei, Sikong Ling was stunned. “He…”


  Yan Bei seemed to have expected what Sikong Ling was going to say. “Okay, stop talking nonsense. I know what you’re going to say. After entering this forest, I’m their ally for the time being. Even if I want to deal with your Crown Prince, I’ll look for him after we get out!”


  Bo Cixue looked at Sikong Ling. “Senior, he’s fine for the time being.”


  Yan Bei said, “Let’s leave quickly.”


  Yan Bei helped Sikong Ling, who was not walking very well, out of the cave quickly.

  After walking a distance, they saw a thin and tall figure standing in the forest.

  Yan Bei said, “It’s your Crown Prince.”


  Bo Cixue was stunned.

  She did not expect to see him in the middle of the night.

  “I have something to say to His Highness.” Sikong Ling limped toward Ye Jie.

  Yan Bei glanced at Bo Cixue, who was standing on the spot. “We’re leaving soon. Aren’t you worried about him staying here alone?”


  Bo Cixue pursed her lips slightly. “He asked us to leave first. That means that he is confident in ensuring his safety.”


  Instead, they would only become a burden if they stayed.

  She did not know what Sikong Ling and Ye Jie had discussed. A few minutes later, when they were done, Sikong Ling walked over.

  Yan Bei held onto Sikong Ling. “Let’s go.”


  Bo Cixue planned to leave with them, but Ye Jie came over and his dark gaze landed on Bo Cixue. “I’ll talk to you for a few minutes.”


  Before Bo Cixue could say anything, Yan Bei helped Sikong Ling forward.

  Bo Cixue was speechless.

  When only Bo Cixue and Ye Jie were left, Bo Cixue pursed her lips slightly, her expression slightly serious. She looked at Ye Jie and said calmly, “I already said very clearly last night.”


  He stared at her with his dark eyes. “I didn’t kiss you last night not because I didn’t want to, but…” He was silent for a while, as if he had some bad memories. He furrowed his eyebrows slightly.” I don’t know how to tell you some things. Please give me some time. ”


  Bo Cixue did not know why he had mentioned about kissing her last night, but she really did not care anymore.

  “Brother Xiaojie, you probably don’t understand what I mean. I don’t want to talk about relationships with you anymore.”


  Ye Jie stared at her for a while. Seeing that her eyes were calm and there were no longer any stars in them, he pursed his lips slightly. “Let’s go.”


  Bo Cixue really walked forward.

  His clear voice sounded behind him. “I’ll find you when we return to the capital.”