Returning to the Capital

The impact of the revelation struck the Deputy Prefect's wife like a lightning bolt. Her body went limp, and she slid down weakly, seated on the ground as she covered her face in tears.

It dawned on her – if she hadn't received the news from the Fourth Prince and incessantly picked fights with Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan, none of this would have unfolded!

Regret consumed her. If only she hadn't provoked them, none of this would have transpired. So, why did she provoke them? Now, in their pitiful state, even daring to mention the Fourth Prince was beyond their reckoning.

They couldn't dare to mention him. To utter his name might hasten their demise…

A few days later, Shao Yunduan's 'injury' was no longer a hindrance. He only needed to recuperate during the journey, so they set off again.

Xie Jingrong also appeared, en route to the capital, deciding to travel alongside Shao Yunduan and the others.