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Just as Yun Ruo Lu was about to escape, the guard shouted at her back.

Yun Ruo stood with her back facing them and hesitated for two seconds, but in the end, she spurred her horse and left without looking back.

She said she wouldn't go back. Even if Yuchi Chen had personally come, she would not have been able to return.

Not long after she left, Yun Ruo Lu no longer walked on the official road, and instead went into the forest to continue her journey. Because her whereabouts had already been exposed, she was worried that she would not be able to escape if there was still a large group of people behind her.

However, she had never expected that not even after entering the forest for the time it took to make a cup of tea, she would hear rustling sounds all around her, followed by a rope net falling from the sky, trapping both her and the horse.

In the midst of her panic, Yun Ruo Lu pulled out a dagger hidden in her boot and quickly cut open the net, which was why she wasn't trapped.

Yun Ruo Lu fell down from a height of more than four meters. Although she did not injure her muscles or bones, her legs were crooked.

Intense pain came from her bare feet, causing her to be unable to walk even if she was able to stand up.

At this moment, the group of assassins surrounded her once more. They all held swords in their hands and looked as if they were determined to win.

Although they were outnumbered, Yun Ruo Lu did not compromise because of this. Instead, she endured the intense pain on her leg and fought the assassins with all her might.

A soul-stirring battle was carried out in the forest. Not long later, the two men in black fell into a pool of blood.

However, Yun Ruo Lu's situation was not any better. Due to the injuries on her leg, her movements were slightly slower, and the left arm was already hanging.

There were still eight black-clothed men left. Yun Ruo estimated in her heart that the best outcome would be for everyone to perish together, because she had no confidence of winning.

"Let's see how you will escape this time!"

One of the assassins revealed a proud expression, the sword in his hand glinting with a bloodthirsty light.

Another round of brutal slaughter, sword lights, sword shadows, and blood splattered on the ground.

Out of the remaining eight, there were only four people left. Yun Ruo Lu was also completely exhausted, and did not even have the strength to use her sword.

Yun Ruo Lu's death date was really coming today. She had just regained her freedom when she escaped from that hell-like manor. Why did the heavens want to play such a joke on her?

"Ah — ah!"

Just as Yun Ruo Lu was about to lose all hope, a few miserable cries rang out. When she raised her head, all of the black clothed men had already fallen into a pool of blood.

Right now, a white-robed man was standing with his back to her, the longsword in his hand dripping with the blood of those assassins.

"Who are you? Why did you save me? "

Yun Ruo Lu looked doubtfully at the back of the white clothed man. She felt that this scene was a bit familiar. It gave her a similar feeling.

The white-clothed man didn't turn around. Instead, he turned his back to Yun Ruo and left in big strides.

Just as Yun Ruo Lu was about to give chase, her vision turned black as she lost consciousness and fell to the ground unconscious.

Hearing the sound of Yun Ruo Lu falling to the ground, the white clothed man stopped in his tracks. After hesitating for a while, he turned around and returned to Yun Ruo Lu's side.

The white clothed man glanced at Yun Ruo Lu and surprisingly squatted down to check for injuries.

When he pushed aside the messy hair on Yun Ruo Lu's face and saw her face, his dim pupils immediately contracted. He cursed lowly in disbelief, "Dammit! How could it be her! "

After the man in white said that, he carried Yun Ruo Lu and headed into the city.

Yun Ruo Lu felt drowsy and had slept for a long time. When she woke up, she was already in a strange place.

It was still an ancient room. The decorations inside were simple and elegant, but they weren't noble. It was obvious that the owner was someone with a lot of taste.

Yun Ruo sat up, and rubbed her head. She felt like her body was falling apart, and couldn't muster any strength.

At this moment, the door to the room was gently pushed open by someone. A very cute girl who looked to be around ten years old walked in. The girl pretended that she was no ordinary girl. It was obvious that she was the child of a wealthy family.

"Big Brother, you're awake?"

When the girl saw Yun Ruo Lu awaken, she revealed a sweet smile and lay on the bed beside Yun Ruo Lu and looked at her happily.

Yun Ruo Lu did not have much of a guard against this kind of little girl. It was just that she did not have any impression of what had happened during her coma.

"Who are you? "Where am I now?"

"This is the Third Marquis' Estate. My name is Yuchi Xiangqing." It was my Third Uncle who brought you back. You have been in a coma for three days. "

Xiang Qing blinked her bright big eyes as she spoke, her pink little face pouting out, looking extremely adorable.

"Third Marquis Manor?"

When Yun Ruo Lu heard these three words, she felt as if she was struck by lightning, and her brain exploded.

If this was the Third Marquis' Mansion, then wouldn't that mean she had returned to the capital? The Third Uncle that Xiangqing mentioned couldn't be the Third Marquis, right?

Heavens, God really did love to joke with her. Moreover, it was such a big joke!

Yun Ruo was infuriated. She suddenly thought of the white robed man who had saved her that day. Could it be that the white robed man was Yuchi Xuan?

"Brother, what's wrong? Is there something wrong? "

Seeing that Yun Ruo Lu's expression was blank and her eyes were unfocused, Xiang Qing was a little worried as she waved her small hand in front of Yun Ruo Lu.

"I'm fine. Xiangqing, why are you at the Third Marquis' Mansion?"

Yuchi Xiangqing, this name was enough to let people guess that if this girl wasn't a princess, then she should be a princess.

"Imperial Father allowed me to come to Third Uncle's house to play, and I just so happened to see Third Uncle bring you back, so I was very curious to come visit you. It's very strange, third uncle never brings outsiders home, are you third uncle's good friend? "

Xiang Qing also had a face full of curiosity, as if she really wanted to know where Yun Ruo Lu came from. She also seemed to like Yun Ruo Lu a lot.

"No, I don't know your Third Uncle. I'll leave after thanking the Third Marquis for saving my life."

Perhaps it was because Xiangqing was just a child that she didn't want to lie to her.

"Where are you going?" Xiang Qing asked with some reluctance.

"I want to go home." Yun Ruo Lu answered without any hesitation.

"Then where is your home? Can I play with you? "

Xiang Qingtian looked at Yun Ruo Lu innocently, anticipating her reply.

Yun Ruo hesitated for a long time before sighing and slowly said, "My home is very far away, you won't be able to find it."

Yes, her family lived in another world, and in this world, she no longer had a home.

"How far is it? As long as we are in the Yuchi Dynasty, my father will definitely be able to find us. "

The tone of her voice also carried the nobility of a princess, even revealing the Emperor's love for her.

Yun Ruo Man didn't say anything, but Xiang Qing pouted. Her face was filled with grievance, and even tears were about to flow out.

"Brother, please don't leave, okay? Are you here to teach Xiangqing martial arts? "

Xiang Qing tugged on Yun Ruo Lu's sleeve like a spoiled child. Yun Ruo Lu was a little surprised: "How did you know I know martial arts?"

"Because big brother has a sword wound on his body, which means big brother is a chivalrous hero."

Hearing Xiang Qing's reply, Yun Ruo Lu couldn't help laughing. So it turned out that in the world of the little princess, the one who had been injured was the real hero.

"Aren't you afraid that I'm a bad person?"

"Don't worry, Third Uncle won't misjudge us." If elder brother is a bad person, third uncle won't bring you back. Furthermore, all the people that Third Uncle has set his eyes on must all be talented people. "

As Xiang Qing spoke, a happy smile appeared on her face. She seemed to trust and like this Third Marquis very much.

"But I do not wish to enter the palace. Please forgive me, Princess."

Yun Ruo Lu said apologetically, it wasn't easy for her to escape from the Fifth Marquis' residence, and now she had stumbled into the Third Marquis' residence. If she was somehow sent to the palace again, she would never be able to leave the capital ever again.

"If brother doesn't want to enter the palace, then is it possible for Xiang Qing to come and find you?"

Xiang Qing looked pleadingly at Yun Ruo Lu, making her unable to reject her. However, her status was unique and she was not suitable to continue pestering the imperial family.

Just as Yun Ruo Lu was hesitating on what to do, Yuchi Xuan walked in. "Xiangqing, go out for a while. Third Uncle has something to discuss."

"Alright …"

Slightly unwilling, Xiangqing left. As she passed by Yuchi Xuan, she whispered to him, "Third Uncle, you have to keep this big brother here."

Yuchi Xuan smiled helplessly, patting her on the head lovingly before letting her out.

Perhaps it was because of Yuchi Chen's icy face that Yun Ruo couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Yuchi Xuan's smile. She had always thought that the princes of the Yuchi clan liked to show their faces to others.

However, that smile was only for Sang Qing. The moment she left, Yuchi Xuan's expression became as cold as ice, as if he didn't want anyone near him.

"Thank you for saving me."

Before Yuchi Xuan could speak, Yunluo expressed her gratitude. Although she loathed Yuchi Chen, she could not vent her anger on Yuchi Xuan. After all, Yuchi Xuan had saved her life.

"You don't have to thank me. I didn't plan to save you. The few black-clothed people who tried to kill you also tried to kill me, so I'm only giving them the punishment they deserve."

Yuchi Xuan's tone was very calm, as if he had only killed those assassins to vent his anger. It had nothing to do with her.

However, this was indeed Yuchi Xuan's initial thought, because he would never meddle in other people's business, nor would he save a stranger. He just didn't expect that the person that he accidentally saved would remind him of his past.

Seeing the cold look on Yuchi Xuan's face reminded Yun Ruo Lu of Yuchi Chen. He thought to himself, "As expected, they are brothers. Their tempers are the same." However, the only difference was that Yuchi Xuan's twinkling eyes didn't have the hatred of Yuchi Chen in them, but rather something else.

However, this had nothing to do with her, and she did not want to pursue the matter further.

"Regardless of the reason, if it weren't for you, I would have definitely died at the hands of those assassins. So I still have to thank you! "