Leaving the inner city, they headed for the Trade City. Only here could they pass through the pass and enter the Zongsheng Kingdom!
Zhao Jiaqi held the exit permit. When she showed it to the soldiers guarding both sides of the city gate, they saw the two large characters 'Envoy' on it, along with the great seal of the Zhenguo Prince's Mansion. No one dared to stop the two of them!
Both the Zongsheng Kingdom and the Yun Kingdom were aware of the situation on both sides. Not long ago, the grain and medicinal herbs were transported to the Zongsheng Kingdom through them!
Thus, the two, disguised as men, entered the Zongsheng Kingdom. Su Ya could hardly believe they had entered another country so easily!
"Master, where do we go now?"
Zhao Jiaqi touched the fake mustache on her lips and frowned slightly, "We need to buy a carriage, get some dry food, and by the way, find out which direction the capital is!"
Su Ya was very energetic and even more excited. It was her first time abroad, and she was disguised as a man, which was quite thrilling!
"Master, when we are out, we should not reveal ourselves. Why don't we pick a clean and cheap place to buy some dry food? Once we are past the official checkpoint here, we can buy some preserved cooked food that can withstand travel!"
Zhao Jiaqi felt the same way, "Let's go!"
She didn't want to be targeted as soon as she arrived in the Zongsheng Kingdom. While traveling, she had no martial arts, no strength, and couldn't understand the language. Moreover, this place was in dire straits. She wasn't afraid of being robbed of money, but she was afraid of losing her life!
The two walked cautiously, feeling their way along, and it took them almost a full day to shed their refugee appearance!
Meanwhile, the Princess had woken up by noon, and Su Ya was nowhere to be found!
Qiufen carried the washing water and gently pushed open the door. She placed the basin down and asked softly, "Madam, it's already noon. You should get up for lunch!"
There was no response. Qiufen called again, a little louder, but still no answer. With suspicion, she walked into the inner room and saw that the quilt on the bed was neatly folded. There was no one on the bed!
"Madam? Madam, where are you?"
Qiufen shouted as she hurried into the side room in the inner chamber. No one was there!
Returning to the inner room, she found a thick letter placed on the dressing table. It was addressed to Fan Zehao and the handwriting was clearly the Madam's!
Qiufen clutched the letter, terrified, and rushed out. She dared not shout loudly, for fear of scaring the Old Madam if she heard.
"Wangcai, Madam is gone, and there's only this letter left in the room for the Prince!" Qiufen, with a crying voice, found her husband and showed him the letter, "What should we do?"
Wangcai tucked the letter into his chest and comforted her, "Wipe your tears and act as if nothing has happened. If anyone asks about Madam, just say she went to the estate and will be back in a few days. I'll go to the military camp now and deliver the letter to the Prince!"
Qiufen had no other ideas. She nodded repeatedly, wiped away her tears, and watched her husband leave. She then hurried back to Peony Garden!
No matter who asked, she would say Madam had gone to the estate!
The military camp!
In the general's camp, Fan Zehao was reading a secret memorial sent by Huangfu Xi. Prince Ale of the Axi tribe had sent some valuable items as a token of his gratitude. Knowing he was in the inner city, he stayed in Yun Kingdom for a few days before leaving!
At the same time, the Premier's letter also arrived. After reading it, Fan Zehao revealed a long-lost smile!
"Yun Kingdom finally has an Emperor. I can finally lay down this burden!"
Xiao Ce and Zhang Heng were a bit bewildered!
"Your Highness, what do you mean by that?" Xiao Ce was more curious. Who would be the future Emperor?
Zhang Heng also wanted to know. Before he could ask, Xiao Ce had already spoken, so he could only listen!
Fan Zehao smiled and said, "It's the legitimate son of King Heng, Huangfu Xi. This person is low-key, handles matters meticulously, and never seeks flattery. I plan to establish him as Emperor!"
Huangfu Xi?
Xiao Ce had grown up with him and studied together at the Royal Academy. At that time, they were almost inseparable friends, but because of...
Fan Zehao saw him dazed for a moment and then, seeing that they were of similar age, asked, "Xiao Ce, you grew up in the capital. Do you know Huangfu Xi? What is his character like?"
Xiao Ce, unexpectedly addressed by the Prince, snapped back to attention. He replied truthfully, "Your subordinate was a good friend of Huangfu Xi. He was originally very cheerful, lively, intelligent, and ambitious. He was praised by his tutors many times. However, at the age of fifteen, he accidentally fell off a cliff. After he was found, he became silent and rarely left his mansion!"
Zhang Heng sighed after listening!
The dirty deeds within noble families were truly everywhere. It was indeed a wise decision for the Prince to order no concubines, and to impose a fine for taking a concubine. This would greatly reduce the number of victims in the future!
Fan Zehao also fell silent. After putting away the letter, he returned to his mansion to write an imperial edict. However, just as this idea was forming, he heard Wangcai's anxious shouts from outside!
"Your Highness, this servant Wangcai has something important to report!"
Wangcai was intercepted by the guards. Out of desperation, Wangcai had to shout from outside the tent!
Fan Zehao's brow twitched twice upon hearing that there was something important!
The most important matters in the mansion would be the elders, children, and the wife!
He got up and went outside. Wangcai handed him the letter and stood by cautiously. In fact, he was already prepared to drive a carriage back to the mansion at full speed!
Fan Zehao opened the letter. The first page, with three large characters, immediately caught his eye!
Divorce agreement!
Divorce?
Xiao Ce and Zhang Heng stood beside him and saw the words clearly. Their mouths were agape in shock!
The Princess wanted a divorce. No... it wasn't the Princess who wanted a divorce, but the Princess was divorcing the Prince and had written a divorce agreement!
He, who had just chosen the candidate for Emperor and was feeling happy, saw this letter and his face changed faster than flipping a book!
It was as black as could be, as if ink could drip from it!
Without a word, he tucked the letter into his chest, mounted his horse, and galloped back!
He had to ask this woman, who had borne him children, what she meant. It wasn't necessary to divorce him just because they were quarreling!
He had a stack of letters, but he only read two words before angrily heading home. When he returned to their chambers, it wasn't an empty house, but at least the person was gone!
Fan Zehao's eyes were bloodshot as he furiously asked Qiufen, "Where is the Princess?"
Qiufen, kneeling on the ground, trembled with fear and replied haltingly, "This... this servant came... to bring water to the Madam, and then... then... she disappeared. This servant doesn't know where she went!"
Wuwuwuwu, Qiufen cried, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably!
His wife had run away!
Leaving a divorce agreement, she had run away!
She had actually abandoned him!
Fan Zehao clenched his fists and smashed them hard onto the round table beside him. The table cracked in response, displaying his strength by smashing a dog with one punch in front of his subordinates and servants!
Zhang Heng swallowed nervously at the sight and reminded him softly, "Your Highness, you haven't finished reading the letter the Madam gave you. Would you like to read the contents first?"
Letter?
Fan Zehao took out the stack of papers from his chest. When he saw the divorce agreement, he was furious and wanted to come back to question her. How could he have the leisure to read what was written afterwards!