Ye Zhaoyan nodded and briefly explained the strange things along the way.

After hearing this, Ye Zhengping looked solemn and said, "Master Zhuo, have you confirmed that the group of people you mentioned colluded with the princess?"

Zhuo Mingxuan shook his head with a gloomy expression, "My secret guards followed that team all the way, but were never able to find out their details. It seems that they deliberately concealed their identities. But what I can confirm is that they are not Tianlu people."

"That being said, it's no wonder! Although this place is within the territory of Tianlu, it is deeply influenced by Beiliang. I'm afraid it has been tainted by the Beiliang royal family." Ye Zhengping looked embarrassed, "If that team really colluded with the princess,

Together, this journey will be dangerous."

Zhuo Mingxuan knocked on the folding fan in his hand and seemed to have made up his mind, "No matter what, we must inform General Ye of this matter as soon as possible."

"You are absolutely right." Ye Zhengping nodded in agreement, and then ordered a few of his close associates to do it.

Ye Zhaoyan was sitting in the carriage, looking out the dark window with a dazed expression.

Zhuo Mingxuan stared at her without saying a word.

Although he escorted Ye Zhaoyan back all the way and had some contact with her, he never really got to know this person.

After witnessing that situation today, he finally understood that there were many secrets hidden in this girl, which was much more complicated than what he saw.

Her scheming and wealth are beyond the reach of ordinary aristocratic families, and more importantly, as the direct granddaughter of Tianlu's greatest general, she is not as frivolous a decoration as she imagined.

Not long after, several close aides returned to Ye Zhengping and whispered a few words.

Ye Zhengping's face suddenly turned gloomy, and his eyes surged with overwhelming anger, "How dare these thieves act so boldly!"

Realizing the doubtful looks of Ye Zhaoyan and others, he explained: "Several general soldiers went in three directions to deliver the message, but they were all intercepted and arrested by that team! The team was well-trained and large in number, and even the spies looked at it

The number of people who arrived is twice as many as the elite soldiers we brought!"

After the words fell, the carriage fell into a dead silence, and everyone showed solemn expressions.

After a long while, Ye Zhaoyan finally said: "Uncle, take the people to find grandpa first. The target of that group of people should be me. I'll stay here to delay time."

Everyone in the carriage looked startled.

"What did you say? Are you staying here to delay time?" Ye Zhengping's eyes widened in disbelief, "How can you, a girl, be involved in danger? If you stay here, wouldn't you be at the mercy of the enemy? Do you know that you are fooling around?

What?!"

Ye Zhaoyan looked resolute and refused categorically, "Uncle, continuing to delay is not good for us. If even you are in danger, then I will have no way to survive if I stay here!"

Ye Zhaoyan was telling the truth this time. If Ye Zhengping was also in danger, then she would just be at the mercy of others here.

"What about you, what's the use of a weak woman like you staying here?!" Ye Zhengping scolded angrily, with unconcealable excitement in his voice.

What Ye Zhaoyan said was not unreasonable, but Ye Zhengping was still very angry, "If you have any shortcomings, how can I face everyone in the Ye family!"

"If uncle really stays here and doesn't move reinforcements, Zhaoyan may really be in danger." Ye Zhaoyan's eyes were clear and there was no fear at all. "If they really take action, I will wait for the opportunity to kidnap the princess to protect myself!

"

After her words fell, everyone in the carriage was shocked. An indescribable feeling spread in everyone's hearts, giving them an indescribable feeling.

Even Zhuo Mingxuan, who looked indifferent, was shocked for a moment. If it were an ordinary female family member, she would cry and shout and refuse to leave their protection, but Ye Zhaoyan is willing to voluntarily put himself in danger for the long-term plan. This kind of courage is rare.

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"Are you telling the truth?" Zhuo Mingxuan said seriously. This was the first time he looked at the woman in front of him with such respect.

"Of course!" Ye Zhaoyan looked determined. She easily took out the short knife from her sleeve and made several twists on her hand, as if she was telling everyone how she could easily hold others hostage.

After a long while, Ye Zhengping spoke slowly and looked at Ye Zhaoyan with complicated eyes. "Zhaoyan, have you really decided to do this?"

"This is the only way."

This time, Ye Zhaoyan did not look at him again and took off the tassel on Ye Zhengping's sword, "Uncle, if I accidentally miss it, you must follow the traces to find me!"

Ye Zhengping took a breath and let the indigo sword spike fly away.

Looking at Ye Zhaoyan's graceful turning back, he finally hesitated.

He knew that every word Ye Zhaoyan said was sincere, but...if he really missed it, Ye Zhaoyan would definitely be in danger of his life!

Although he is not Ye Zhaoyan's biological uncle, in his impression, he has always taken care of Zhaoyan like his own daughter. Even because Zhaoyan loved martial arts when she was young, he carefully took her to practice while taking every possible care of her.

, can't bear to let it get even a little bit injured.

Ye Zhaoyan has been smart since she was a child. Whenever someone from the Xue family makes rude remarks based on Xue Huaidan's status, she will always find ways to teach the Xue family a lesson and fight back unceremoniously to save his face.

Over the years, Ye Zhaoyan has never treated him as an outsider, so he treats her as his daughter.

In the past few years, although she has not been by his side, she has helped him a lot.

Even though the Xue family frequently obstructed him, Ye Zhaoyan always seized the opportunity to persuade General Ye many times, giving him many opportunities to lead the Ye family's army on the battlefield.

He remembered all this.

If Zhaoyan had been arrested, he would definitely not be as calm as he is now.

At this moment, in Princess Yingxin's carriage, Qing Lan took orders and was about to invite Ye Zhaoyan when she saw the curtain was opened and a pale girl walked in.

"Miss Ye, are you okay?" Qinglan was startled and asked quickly with concern.

Ye Zhaoyan shook his head and looked at Princess Yingxin who was sitting on the sofa with a respectful expression, "Princess, Zhaoyan has something to ask of me."

Princess Yingxin frowned slightly.

In her impression, Ye Zhaoyan had always been gentle and gentle, without any arrogance. She did not expect that she would actually make a request.

This is strange.

However, when she thought of the team that had arrived nearby, her uneasy heart calmed down.

"Tell me."

Ye Zhaoyan pursed his lips, "Zhaoyan's injury is a bit serious. I wonder if the princess can let me find a place nearby to rest for the night?"

When Princess Yingxin heard this, her slightly frowned brows unknowingly widened.

She did have the intention of letting Ye Zhaoyan stay temporarily so that those people could take action.

But she didn't expect that Ye Zhaoyan would take the initiative to make the request.

It really takes no effort at all.
Chapter completed!