Chapter 286 I

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The northwestern border of the Beichen Kingdom.

After a two-day journey, Yun An'an returned to Beichen Country, the place where she died five years ago.

Standing outside the city walls on the border, looking at the place where it fell that day, Yun Anan slowly extended her hand and pointed to a high building on the wall.

"That's where I fell off the cliff all those years ago."

Five years ago, scenes replayed in my mind vividly, so clear as if everything happened yesterday.

She remembered hiding behind a crenellation on the city wall, listening to Bei Chen Yi's words. Each word pierced her heart like an icicle.

It's laughable, five years ago she would still be heartbroken.

"Annie."

Yuansinian wanted to say something comforting to Yun'anan, but when she felt the chill emanating from her body, the words died in his throat.

But it was Bei Chen Lin, standing beside Yun An An, who draped a fox fur cloak over her shoulders and held her hand in his.

"Let's go and deal with the consequences of your own actions."

"Well, it's about time."

In the northwest border, a boisterous wind howled wildly.

Everything remains the same as it was five years ago, the only difference being the people who pass through here.

Yuan Si Nian, who was behind Yun An An, watched the two figures leave and felt a strange pang of sadness in his heart.

Even though he knew that Beichen Lin wasn't Yun An'an's true fiancé.

"An An, the road to Beichen City has already been arranged for me."

"Thank you, Chief Yuan, for your concern. I will accompany you on this journey, and there is no need for you to worry too much."

Still, Beichen Lin dislikes Yuansinian very much.

"Your Highness need not be polite, Xiao Wang's safety is my concern."

Facing Beichen Lin's order to leave, Yuansinan Junrong showed a standard businessman's smile.

All in all, the atmosphere between the two... was like walking on thin ice. Ap absolutely believed that if they had a disagreement, they would fight, and it would be a duel of masters.

"Yun Girl."

Apu turned his head and looked at Yun An'an who was reading a book.

"Will the young master Beichen and the young master Yuan really not fight"

Following the sound of Ap's voice, Yun Anan lifted her head and glanced at the two people faintly before focusing her gaze back on the book.

They know what they're doing.

"Huh"

Apu doesn't think either of them seem to know how to act properly.

However, speaking of which, Yuan Gongzi is truly handsome. No wonder Beichen Gongzi feels such a strong sense of crisis.

"Ap."

Yun An'an gently called out to Apu's name.

"Are you there, Yun girl What can I do for you"

"Stay in the city ahead and rest for a few days before returning to Xiling Kingdom."

Yun'an'an's words left Apu stunned for a moment.

Yes!

Their destination was the Beichen Nation, but...

"At the time, Yun Girl hired me as a horse driver to take you to Bei Chen Country's capital city. Since I took the money, of course, I have to deliver Yun Girl to her destination."

Ap smiled, her smile containing a simple reluctance.

Because the destination was Beichen Kingdom's capital city, Yun An’an didn't feel comfortable with Apu going together.

"Then you know my purpose for returning to Beichen City. Don't create trouble for yourself, and don't create trouble for me."

Yun'an is kind.

Throughout her journey, Ap had taken great care of her, and she was deeply grateful for it.

That's why I just said what I did.

To prevent Ap from being implicated further, she didn't want to see anything happen to Ap.

But Apu's answer was still the same, he insisted on sending Yun Girl to the capital of Beichen Kingdom.

At this time, the North Star Kingdom Palace.

In a long, dark blue embroidered dragon robe, Bei Chen Yi stood with his hands clasped behind his back, listening quietly as the guards reported.

"Your Majesty, unrest has occurred in the Southern Border Kingdom, and Emperor Nantuo has been assassinated."

The guard spoke of the various things about the Southern Border Kingdom. Now, the ruler of the Southern Border Kingdom has changed, and it is former Emperor Jingnan Hong.

And Nan Tuo had already been beheaded, his corpse hung at the city gate to be exposed to the sun for three days and three nights. After death, he was even reduced to ashes.

According to the scout's report, the person who killed King Nantuo was a woman with white clothes and red hair.

When the guard uttered the words "woman in white with red hair," a hint of a smile, as cold as the North Star, appeared on Bei Chen Yi's lips.

That smile was warm like spring.

Mr. Yu saw this and hurriedly stepped forward, agreeing with flattering words.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Best wishes to Your Majesty."

The guardsman didn't know what the sudden congratulations from His Excellency meant. The rebels in Nanjing had killed Emperor Nantuo, shouldn't the Emperor issue an order to send troops to quell the rebellion and eliminate the traitors How could he be congratulating them instead

Moreover, why did the emperor laugh when he heard the bad news he reported

A person's heart is hard to fathom, the ancients truly did not deceive me.

"Your Majesty!!"

Another guard rushed in and knelt on one knee.

"Your Majesty, scouts from the northwest border have reported that a few days ago they spotted a woman with white clothes and red hair near the Nanjing Kingdom's border. She is heading towards Beichen Kingdom."

"That's wonderful, Your Majesty is truly the Empress. The Empress has finally returned."

Uncle Yu's smile was radiant, and upon hearing it, the guards all had expressions of surprise and fear.

Your Majesty

Where did the Empress come from

For five years since his ascension to the throne, the emperor has diligently attended to state affairs. Not only is the position of empress vacant, but there hasn't been a single concubine in the harem.

Now even Lord Yu is saying that the Empress has returned.

"An'er, you are finally back."

The words are filled with boundless warmth and tenderness.

Beichen Yimu gazed into the distance, his deep eyes filled with longing.

An'er.

……

Night envelops the heavens and earth.

Apu rode a carriage toward the capital city. When passing by Yuancheng, Yunan indicated that Yuansinian should stay behind.

"An An, may I accompany you to the capital city"

You remain in Yuancheng.

Yun An'an has her own plan.

When there are too many people, she will get distracted, and she doesn't want to drag Yuan Si Nian into this.

"But, I..."

Before Inequal could speak, Beichen Lin, with a victorious smile, seized the right to speak first.

If you truly want to help Yun An'an, then do what she says.

The vanquished.

"It's getting late, Chief Yuan. Please don't send me off any further. Ap, it's time for me to depart."

"Oh~"

Oh, Ap waved goodbye to Yuan Sinian and drove away from Yuanshi City in a carriage.

Yuansitong clenched his fists tightly, wanting to chase after Yun An'an and go to the capital together. But his footsteps still came to a halt.

A smile played on her lips, but it was tinged with both helplessness and sadness.

Actually, he had always known that even without Beichen Lin, he wouldn't become the person Yun Anxin truly loved.

Everything I've done is just to make up for the past.

"An An, you can rest assured and go to the capital. I'll take care of the rest."

Leaving the carriage outside Yuanshi City, Bei Chenlin laughed, his smile containing the arrogance of a victor.

Yun'an glanced at Bei Chen Lin with disdain.

"Naive."

"This isn't childish, this is a duel between men."

Correcting Yun An'an's wording, Bei Chen Lin told her that this behavior was called claiming spousal rights.

"Spouse rights Do you want to die"

Yun An'an kicked with one foot.

"No more fighting, come on, take your medicine."

He brought warm water and placed a few black pills in front of Yun An'an. Bei Chenlin gently kneaded Yun An'an's icy limbs.

The seeds of the blue mist pine have been acquired, the Tianzhu fruit is still being sought, and the problem remains with the Xianyunzhi flower root.

"What are you thinking"

After taking the medicine, Yunan felt drowsy due to its effects. When she looked up at Beichen Lin, she noticed a hint of worry in his eyes, so she casually asked him about it.

"Immortal Cloud Orchid Root."

Beichen Lin voiced his concerns, stating that while the first two herbs were rare in the world, they could be found with enough time.

But Xianyunzhi's growth environment is special, and it's not a rare plant that you can find just by looking for it.

"Don't worry, I know where to find the Immortal Cloud Orchid roots."

As soon as the words left her lips, Yun An’an closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, without responding to Beichen Lin's confused gaze.

Better progress is made by stepping forward day after day.

Finally, it's only a few days' journey to Beichen Kingdom.

The Northern Star Kingdom has entered early winter, and snow has fallen across the land.

As night approached, Apu rubbed his hands together and told Yun'an that he had found a place to stay.

But when Ap brought Yun An'an and Bei Chenlin to their overnight destination, Yun An'an laughed.

"Yun Gu, what's wrong"

Apu didn't quite understand why Yungu's smile held both sadness and irony.

"It's nothing, let's go up the mountain."

A familiar road, familiar steps.

But all that was a scene five years ago on Mount Taiji.

"Tired Let me carry you."

"I want to take a walk by myself."

From the foot of the mountain to the summit, thousands of steps, Yun'an walked up step by step.

Beichen Lin followed behind, silently watching that stubborn back. His sword eyebrows slightly arched.

He didn't need to think; Yun An was instantly transported back to five years ago, remembering every detail of his trip to Taichi Mountain with that person.

At the summit, Taiji Mountain's leader was guiding the three of them along the path, but his attendants would often glance back.

He always felt like he had seen Yun An'an somewhere before, but because the person before was different.

"Here is the Crane Garden of Mount Taiji, please come in."

"Is there no other garden"

Five years ago, Yun An'an and that person also lived in Xianhezhen.

"On a snowy day, the rest of the garden was full."

The attendant glanced at Yun An'an again, hesitated for a moment before finally voicing the question that had been weighing on his mind.

"Excuse me, miss, don't we know each other"

Yun An'an didn't answer the attendant's question and walked straight to Xianhezhuan Garden.

In the courtyard, every table and chair remained unchanged, but people had changed.

What do you want to eat tonight.

Beichen Lin walked behind Yun An'an, took off the fox fur cloak from her shoulders, and tidied up her somewhat messy red hair.

"Cake."

"Eating only flatbread is not nutritionally balanced, I'll make some other dishes for you."

"I don't feel like eating, could you ask Apu to make me a bowl of hot noodle soup"

It's strange to say.

Ap's hot noodle soup is something no one else can replicate, that taste. Along the way, Yun An'an has already gotten used to eating Ap's hot noodle soup.

Another bite of this pastry filled with jiuji cao, it's more satisfying than any mountain delicacy.

"Okay, take a rest first."

Just after finishing the ceremony, Apu was pulled to the kitchen by Beichen Lin. One person made pancakes, and the other made hot noodle soup.

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