After looking at the letter for a long time, Princess Anxi asked, "Where is Shu Manlin?" The guard beside her replied, "Princess, she is locked up in the dungeon."
Princess Anxi was silent for a moment and said, "Send her on her way. Send the tribal leaders who helped Shu Manlin on her way as well."
"Yes, Princess."
No matter how bloody the Nanzhao Kingdom was, Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao were enjoying a rare moment of relaxation. They did not bring any guards with them. They left Qin Feng, Zhuo Jing, and Feng San in Nanzhao to assist Xu Qingchen. They only rode a wild horse that Mo Xiuyao had just tamed. With some luggage, they left the Nanzhao Kingdom and headed towards the northwest. In order not to be disturbed along the way, Mo Xiuyao specially dyed his white hair, which he had been used to for several years, to black hair. After changing into ordinary clothes, the two of them really looked like a pair of immortal couples walking in the pugilistic world.
Just when everyone thought that Prince Ding and Princess Ding would definitely rush back to the northwest, Mo Xiuyao leisurely took Ye Li through the northwest border of Nanzhao and entered the West-Hill.
Hundreds of years ago, the West-Hill and the Da Chu State were one. So even after hundreds of years, the language and customs of the people of the two countries did not change much. Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li just disguised themselves and sneaked into the West-Hill border. They did not arouse any suspicion along the way.
The two of them were important figures that involved the entire northwest. Usually, no matter where they went, they were surrounded by attendants. When had they ever been at ease? This time, the two of them did not bring any guards. They traveled in light carriages and toured the mountains and rivers. Even if they did not deliberately visit any famous mountains, rivers, or holy places, they still felt very free and happy. Mo Xiuyao looked at Ye Li's relaxed eyebrows and the faint but relaxed smile on her face. He felt very guilty.
Over the years, Li's pressure was no less than that of anyone in the Northwest, perhaps even more. All of this was because of him. If she hadn't married him, it would have been easy for Li Li to live any kind of life she wanted. But because he was trapped in the northwest, dealing with endless political affairs and facing enemies that seemed to be as many as the world. This was definitely not the life he wanted for Li Li. He wanted Li Li to become the most honorable and happiest woman in the world. He wanted her to be able to do whatever she wanted and go wherever she wanted.
Sitting in a corner of the inn, Ye Li looked up at Mo Xiuyao, who was lost in thought, and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"
Mo Xiuyao blinked. He looked at Ye Li and whispered, "Li Li, do you like your current life?"
Ye Li raised her eyebrows and nodded, "It's not bad." Seeing Mo Xiuyao's apologetic expression, Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "It's good to have time to go sightseeing. But if you want me to travel the world all day like big brother, I can't stand it."
Ye Li was not lying. She was not a romantic scholar like Xu Qingchen, who was deeply attached to mountains and rivers. Sightseeing was a way for her to relax, not to live a normal life. It was easier for her to live a normal life. In essence, Ye Li felt that she was a very tacky person.
Even if she wanted to travel the world, Ye Li felt that it should be done when she was at least forty or fifty years old. Basically, being a special forces soldier was a career that required hard work. So when she was young, she should do the things that young people did. Otherwise, what would she do when she was old? Just stare at each other in a daze?
"I thought that Li Li liked to live a leisurely life. The busy life these past few years isn't what Li Li wants, right?" Mo Xiuyao asked.
Ye Li was silent for a moment and said, "We've discussed this before. I thought you already understood what I meant. I don't like to fight for power. It's best to live a peaceful life. But in this world … unless I live in seclusion, it won't be easy to live a happy life, right? Moreover, I'm not alone. Even if it wasn't for you, I would still have a husband and children. If my husband wasn't Prince Ding and my son wasn't Prince Ding's heir, then would he still be as safe and carefree as he is now? He might get bullied by others because of his status, and I can't protect him all the time. In addition, compared to retreating to the backyard without freedom, I prefer to walk freely in the open. If you want something, you naturally have to give something. Compared to the freedom I have now, being a bit busy isn't unacceptable, right? "
Mo Xiuyao looked seriously at Ye Li and said, "No matter what Li Li thinks, I hope that Li doesn't have to worry about anything. As long as it's something that Li wants, there will be someone who will bring the best in the world to Li. But … I can't do it. "
Ye Li helplessly lifted Mo Xiuyao's face. She saw the sincerity, guilt, helplessness, and grievance in those handsome eyes. She couldn't help but smile and say, "You mean that you want to create a cage made of gold and precious stones to lock me in? Then I'll eat dragon liver and phoenix marrow, wear gold and silver thread, and even use immortal dew to rinse my mouth? Xiuyao, this isn't what I want. What I want is that no matter where you want to go, no matter how high you want to go, you and I will be able to walk side by side. Do you understand? "
"Anything else?" Mo Xiuyao looked at her, as if he was waiting for her to ask for more. Li's request was too difficult for many people, but for Mo Xiuyao, it was too simple. He wanted to give Li Li the best, everything that she wanted. Even if he didn't have it now, he would get it in the future, and he would steal it for her.
Ye Li tilted her head to look at him. After a while, she smiled and said, "Also … if there is a second woman on this road, don't blame me for kicking you down."
"There will never be a second Li in this world." Mo Xiuyao said with a soft sigh. There was only one Li, so there would never be a second woman on their road.
After comforting a certain someone who was throwing a tantrum, Ye Li added some of Mo Xiuyao's favorite vegetables and put them in his bowl, indicating that he should eat. The main hall of the inn was not a good place to talk. Fortunately, the inn was open for business, and there were not many people in the main hall. The two of them sat in the corner, and no one noticed their interaction. While eating, the two of them discussed the journey ahead. A large group of people walked in from the entrance of the inn, each of them carrying a weapon. Just by looking at their clothes, one could tell that they were not ordinary people. The innkeeper quickly went up to greet them, and the main hall became lively.
Ye Li frowned and said in a low voice, "Why are there so many jianghu people in this place?" This was only a small, unknown city in Xi Ling, and it was rare to see jianghu people here. Not to mention coming in such a large group like this.
Mo Xiuyao muttered to himself, and looked at those people for a while before saying, "Speaking of which … this year seems to be the martial arts convention that is held every nine years."
"Martial arts convention? To choose the chief of the martial arts world? "Speaking of the martial arts convention, Ye Li's first impression was to become the chief of the martial arts world.
Mo Xiuyao laughed in a low voice and said, "Ye Li has never liked to pay attention to jianghu matters, where did you hear it from? What chief of the martial arts world … the jianghu is all about the sects and clans. Who would listen to who? " Even if he was the world's number one martial artist, not everyone would listen to him. If the world's number one martial artist was a loner, then he would not be able to command some small sects and clans, let alone leading a group of heroes. The chief of the martial arts world was just something imagined in those storybooks.
"I remember now, Prince seemed to have participated in the martial arts convention eighteen years ago. So, this so-called convention is a convention for jianghu people to compete for rankings? " Ye Li quickly remembered. Mo Xiuyao had obtained the title of one of the world's four masters at the martial arts convention eighteen years ago. At that time, Mo Xiuyao was only fourteen years old. Mo Xiuyao was only in his teens, but he had already experienced the third martial arts convention. Of course, Mo Xiuyao did not participate in the second convention for some reason.
"Is this convention held in Xi Ling? Is Xiuyao going? " Ye Li smiled and asked, "You didn't participate last time. This time, you might be able to obtain the title of the world's number one master and go back."
Mo Xiuyao shook his head and smiled, "If Ye Li is interested, then let's go take a look. But forget about the number one master. " The number one master meant that there would be countless people coming to challenge you and defeat you. Mo Xiuyao did not think that he had the time to deal with the endless stream of jianghu masters. If he had the time, he might as well accompany Ye Li to bully Mo Xiaobao.
Ye Li smiled and said, "Speaking of which, Prince and Tower Master Ling seem to have an unfinished battle. Do you think we'll run into Tower Master Ling this time?"
Mo Xiuyao frowned. What Ye Li said might really happen. Now that he was healthy and had nothing to do, if he ran into Ling Tiehan, he could forget about escaping. Although he also wanted to spar with a master like Ling Tiehan, but …
"Ling Tiehan might not have the time to pay attention to me," Mo Xiuyao said with a smile.
Ye Li did not understand. Was there a better opponent than Mo Xiuyao in this world? Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "There might not be a better opponent, but … between an opponent and an enemy, which one do you think Ling Tiehan will choose first, Li?"
"Enemy?" Ye Li frowned. She counted the number of masters in the jianghu that she remembered, and said with some confusion, "Ling Tiehan and Lei Zhenting have a grudge?"
Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly and said, "Ye Li, haven't you noticed that Ling Tiehan and Lei Zhenting are both masters of Xiling? Logically speaking, their relationship should be better. But all these years, Ling Tiehan would rather go to Da Chu State to spar with masters than spar with Lei Zhenting? "
Ye Li raised her eyebrows. "Is it not because Lei Zhenting's identity is special?"
"No, it's because once they fight, it will definitely be a fight to the death. Before he has the confidence to kill Lei Zhenting, Ling Tiehan will not make a move, "Mo Xiuyao said calmly.
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