Yan Xijun listened to Chu Yicheng's two conditions and shook his head repeatedly, saying: "Prince Jing, you can rest assured. As for the first condition you mentioned, I would never go to report it no matter what. Moreover, the Emperor is not someone that ordinary people like us can see just by asking. You can be at ease about this. Even if I wanted to report it, the Emperor might not believe my words. Isn't that right?"

  "As for the second condition, I didn't repay you and just left. It's really not something that can be justified. However, since you are such a noble master, even if I were to repay you in the future, it would still be the same. Can't you just magnanimously let me go?"

  "It doesn't matter how much you say, I won't believe you now. Only when you're by my side can I feel at ease." Chu Yicheng's ruthless words were final: "So don't even think about escaping tonight or in the future. Without my permission, you won't be able to escape."

  "Did you hear that?" Yan Xijun looked up to see him walking towards her with large strides, unaware of when he had approached. He pinched his own chin, his deep eyes staring intensely at himself.

  "Don't even think about escaping tonight, go to sleep obediently. I'll take you back to the border after dawn." Chu Yicheng said, then pressed a light kiss on her 'flower-like' lips before pushing the door and leaving.

  "Ah, really! This Jing Wang is so frivolous, always touching people's lips without hesitation. He's too dangerous to be around."

  Yan Xijun lifted the quilt and got out of bed, picked up those new clothes and put them in her bag, pushed open the window, looked outside, it was still drizzling in the dark night, not to mention how many meters high from here to the ground, jumping down from the window would likely be fatal, and even if she escaped tonight, she had no idea where to go after dawn.

  A penniless self can go nowhere.

  After much consideration, I finally decided not to leave for the time being. It's better to leave Beijing for a while first. Following him to the border is also an option. Let's just consider it as an opportunity to experience the local culture and customs there, and enjoy the scenery.

  It's all clear now. Yan Xijun put down her burden, closed the window, took off her outer clothes and snuggled under the 'bed' to sleep peacefully.

  She had just fallen asleep, when Chu Yicheng pushed the door open and walked in quietly. He looked at the package that was neatly placed on the table, then glanced at her again, who was sleeping soundly, completely unaware of being watched.

  Chu Yicheng put her small hand that was outside the quilt into the quilt, then covered her with the quilt again. He sat on the edge of the bed, gently brushed away the hair covering her left cheek, and saw that the wound on her left cheek had already started to scab over. He took out the precious medicinal ointment from his pocket and carefully applied it to her face.

  This medicine is extremely precious. It's specifically used to treat burns and scalds. I don't even want to use it myself, but I gave it to this girl instead. This girl, she's really lucky.

  After helping her finish the medicine, he carefully examined her face. Her small melon-shaped face, slender eyebrows, dense and long eyelashes casting a shadow at the corner of her eyes, her elegant nose, and those most tempting cherry-red lips, slightly pouting, half-opened as she breathed out.

  If her left cheek were healed, she would be a stunning beauty.

  Chu Yicheng understood why he didn't want to let her go. Such a high-quality beauty, if he didn't make her his own, then he would be losing out on himself.

  He not only wants to have her body but also her heart. He is confident that in the near future, he can absolutely conquer both her body and mind.

  Chu Yicheng couldn't sleep after leaving her house. He was thinking of ways to get her, and before he knew it, the sky had already lit up.

  Yan Xijun obediently followed them onto the horse carriage. After more than ten days of bumpy ride, they finally arrived at that distant border.

  Never expected to come to this border in my lifetime and appreciate the scenery beyond the Great Wall.

  The towns here in the border area may not have the prosperity of the capital, but they are more lively than the capital. And there are all kinds of people dressed up, with different skin colors, appearances, and even languages. But it can be seen that they are very happy, with joyful smiles on their faces.

  Because of the crowds and narrow roads, they had already abandoned their car and were walking in a line of three. Squeezed among the bustling crowd, Yan Xijun was extremely excited, her small face flushed red, her big eyes curiously darting back and forth, finding everything she had never seen before to be precious.

  "What do you think of this border?" Chu Yicheng asked her, looking at her excitedly. Seeing her happy, he was also 'quite' happy.

  "Not bad. The legendary border is said to be a desolate desert area, but it's so prosperous here." Yan Xijun nodded and asked with some doubt.

  Mai said from the side, "Ten years ago, this place was indeed a desolate piece of land. But through Grandfather's efforts and management, he allowed merchants from various countries to trade here. Over time, it became what you see today."

  "Huh, so it was your doing after all." Yan Xijun praised: "No wonder everyone in the capital speaks highly of King Jing as a remarkable talent. Today I've seen him for myself, and indeed he is."

  "Oh. How do people in the capital evaluate me?" Chu Yicheng smiled and said: "I haven't returned to the capital for decades, I don't know how those officials comment on me."

  "You're already famous far and wide, your name is known throughout the land. My father often mentions you, saying that you left the capital at a young age and have been guarding the western border of Xi Lin country ever since. Your achievements are enough to surpass those of any official in the capital. My father really admires you."

  Yan Xijun didn't lie either. Her father really admired King Jing. When she was a child, although she had never seen King Jing and did not know what kind of person he was, she often heard her father talk about him.

  "Hmm, really?" Hearing someone praise himself, of course, would make one very happy. Chu Yicheng was no exception.

  "Hmm. Actually, I think my father exaggerated about you. You're not that great after all." Yan Xijun said straightforwardly.

  "That's just because you haven't seen my ferocity yet."

  A few people chatted as they walked, and gradually arrived at the gate of a luxurious Wang Fu. The three characters "Jing Wang Fu" were suspended above the gate. Several people had already been waiting there for some time.

  Wow, this is the Jing Wang Fu. Just from the outside, it looks very grand and luxurious, enough to compare with any palace in the imperial palace.

  Several people at the gate saw their arrival and hurriedly came forward to pay their respects. "Your slaves have seen the king."

  "Everyone get up." Chu Yicheng took the lead and walked in first. Mei followed closely behind him. Yan Xikun also followed them in.

  After entering, Yan Xikun only realized that the Jingwang Fu was even more grand and luxurious than the imperial palace in the capital. Even the fake mountains, pavilions, flowers, grass, trees, ponds, lotus flowers, and goldfish in the courtyard were more exquisite than those in the imperial palace. This place was simply a palace in the border regions.

  More beautiful than the imperial palace is the temple. The King of Jing, this prince, really deserves to be carefree.