A life of two souls traveling through time

Chapter 160 9 Suspected of being kidnapped

Crown Prince Yan Qiao and Princess Zong left Mucheng under the escort of County Magistrate Situ Ting. Even though the crown prince was traveling incognito this time, the team of royal guards still attracted attention.

At the border of Mucheng, Prince Zong and Mr. Fan had already been waiting there to see off Crown Prince Yan Qiao.

Nan Rongliangling, who was hiding in the carriage, had her head wrapped in white cloth, looking very pitiful. Crown Prince Yan Qiao originally wanted to go ahead and let his younger brother and sister-in-law stay in Mucheng to recover from their injuries, but Nan Rongliangling had been scared to death since she was slashed by Yan Zong with a sword that day, so she dared not stay in Mucheng alone, so she cried for a long time in front of the crown prince. Yan Qiao was speechless, and was afraid that this woman would anger his third brother again in Mucheng, so he had to agree to take her back to Beijing.

Today, Nan Rong Liang Ling saw the prince again and was like a frightened bird. She also knew that the prince came only to say goodbye to the prince, and towards her, he wanted to draw his sword and kill her, so she stayed as far away from him as possible and stayed obediently in her carriage.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Mr. Fan came in front of Crown Prince Yan Qiao and saluted respectfully.

"Mr. Fan, I haven't seen you for two years. How are you?" Yan Qiao's gentle eyes were filled with admiration and regret for Mr. Fan. The well-educated strategist did not seek fame or wealth, but chose to stay with the third brother. After Concubine Leng fell out of favor and passed away, the third brother, who had always been high-spirited and arrogant, was able to quickly learn to be patient and restrained, all because of Mr. Fan's guidance.

It’s a pity that it can’t be used by him.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. Everything is fine. The journey back to Beijing is long, so I hope Your Highness will take care of yourself!" Mr. Fan bowed slightly again and said with a smile.

"I have told you before that your talent should not be buried in the military camp. The door of this palace will always be open to you."

"Brother, how can you poach my people in front of me?" Yan Qiao invited him sincerely, but Yan Zong, who was standing beside him, twitched his mouth slightly, feeling a little dissatisfied.

"I'm doing this for Mr. Fan's future. Besides, you and I are brothers, why should you be so stingy?" Yan Qiao patted Yan Zong's shoulder disapprovingly and laughed.

Yan Zong was choked by Yan Qiao's words and could only look at Mr. Fan helplessly. Considering Mr. Fan's future, he really had no right to make this decision for him. What's more, Mr. Fan followed him because he lost a bet with his mother and he had to fulfill his promise. Now his mother had passed away for many years, and Mr. Fan should really make plans for his future.

He is not keen on the game of power struggle. Staying with him will only waste time. However, his elder brother is the current crown prince and the future king of Xiyue Kingdom. He has aspirations and ambitions, and there is a big enough arena for you to display them.

"Hahaha, Old Fan thanks His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his kindness. I've always heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is courteous to wise men and is eager to seek talent. There is no shortage of talented and aspiring young people around him. As the saying goes, the new generation pushes the old generation forward. I'm already an old man, and my brain can't keep up with these ambitious young people. What's more, I'm used to being free and unrestrained, so I'd better not cause trouble for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Seeing the two brothers arguing about him, Mr. Fan laughed heartily, then bowed solemnly to Yan Qiao and declined.

"Sir, you are too modest. I have admired your talent for a long time. But I will not force anyone. Since you have made your decision, I will naturally respect you." Yan Qiao felt sorry, but did not force it. Since he could not follow her wholeheartedly, it would be better for her not to have him.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Mr. Fan smiled gratefully at Yan Qiaoli.

Yan Qiao said nothing more, but just smiled gently, turned around gracefully, and got on the carriage.

"Brother is the future king of Xiyue Kingdom. Don't you think it's a pity that you refused?" Looking at the team going away, Yan Zong suddenly sighed.

"What's the matter, Your Highness? Are you fed up with me and want to drive me away?" Mr. Fan joked to Yan Zong calmly.

"What are you talking about, sir? Only you can abandon me. I dare not abandon you." Yan Zong shook his head helplessly, and after saying that, he rode away on his horse.

"Sir, why are you still standing there? His Highness has gone far away." Watching Yan Zong leave, Yu Cheng on the side hurriedly called out to Mr. Fan who was distracted.

Mr. Fan finally reacted and followed Yu Cheng on his horse, chasing after him.

In Fengling City, in Prince Xian's mansion, Shangguan Jiuyi was tied up and blindfolded, sitting in an elegant wing room. Wisps of green smoke floated from the incense burner in the room, and a faint fragrance entered his nose. He frowned slightly, and had already guessed where he was.

The door was gently pushed open, and Li Xu, as graceful as jade, walked in slowly. Seeing the peerless young master of Xuan'an City being tied up in such an awkward state, he couldn't help laughing.

"Don't laugh first. Can you untie me, King Xian?" Shangguan Jiuyi sighed helplessly when he heard the other party was about to laugh.

"Ahem, who told you to treat Young Master Jiuyi like this? Why don't you untie him quickly?" Li Xu was heard out. He coughed twice in embarrassment and turned to speak disrespectfully to the butler Hua Lan behind him.

Butler Hua Lan hurried forward to untie the rope. Shangguan Jiuyi, who had regained his freedom, raised his hand to tear off the black cloth covering his eyes. The strong light made him close his eyes temporarily and wait for him to adapt slowly.

"Go away." Li Xu ordered the housekeeper.

Butler Hua Lan responded and left, closed the door, and stood guard outside.

"What does King Xian mean?" Shangguan Jiuyi opened his eyes slightly and looked coldly at Li Xu who was sitting in front of him.

At this time, his white clothes were already covered with mud, but he was still as elegant as a poem, standing there in a peerless manner, but there was a hint of anger at the corners of his mouth, which made him look even more youthful.

"I'm still used to hearing you call me Brother Li Xu like we did when we were little." Li Xu handed the tea in his hand to Shangguan Jiuyi and said with a warm smile.

"Time has passed, Jiuyi has grown up, and King Xian is no longer the brother Lixu he used to be." Shangguan Jiuyi shook his head sadly and said regretfully.

For Luoying's sake, Shangguan Jiuyi planned to travel to the western border to find out about Li Xu's situation. However, he was kidnapped before he even reached Fengling City. This also shows that Li Xu was not addicted to wine and sex as rumored, but deliberately deceived Emperor Lang, expanded his power, and intended to rebel.

"Yes, people will change eventually." Li Xu also became melancholy.

"Why did you tie me up?"

"My original intention was to invite you here, but the people below misunderstood me." Facing Shangguan Jiuyi's questioning, Li Xu laughed dryly with some embarrassment.

"What does King Xian ask me to do?" Shangguan Jiuyi glanced at the other party with disdain.

"Jiuyi has come all the way to this western region, don't you plan to meet me?"

"I was going to meet you, but I didn't expect..." Shangguan Jiuyi spread his hands helplessly, looking at himself covered in mud with disgust.

"I was wrong. I apologize to you. From now on in this Prince Xian's Mansion, Jiuyi will be my guest of honor!" Li Xu still looked at Shangguan Jiuyi with a guilty look on his face and smiled apologetically.

"From now on? King Xian is going to imprison Jiuyi here?"

"Jiuyi, you are so smart that you must have figured out what I am going to do, so you cannot return to Xuan'an City before it is accomplished. But don't worry, you are my friend and Luoying's future husband, no one dares to hurt you."

Shangguan Jiuyi closed his eyes speechlessly.