Su Su didn't know how long she had been swimming.

The river water was so cold that the fine ice edges scratched her skin, and her stiff and numb limbs felt no pain.

She swam forward, her speed getting slower and slower, but she didn't dare to stop.

Caught off guard, she choked on her saliva. In a panic, Su Su grabbed a piece of drifting wood and lay half of her body on it. The other half of her body was submerged in the water, floating feebly with the wood.

It started to snow again in the sky, and snowflakes fell on her cheeks.

Su Su closed her eyes, unable to move a finger, and fell asleep tiredly.

Someone picked her up gently, and immediately her body became warm.

I don't know how much time passed, but when Su Su regained consciousness, she heard the sounds of street vendors, the sound of gongs, and the cheering laughter of children.

Some people talked in lowered voices.

She opened her eyes and found herself lying on a soft bed.

Next to it was a low window, and the coals in the room were crackling.

Su Su sat up from the bed and immediately saw the two men sitting at the table.

"His Royal Highness King Xuan, Yu Qing?"

Hearing this, Yu Qing raised his eyebrows: "You're awake. How do you feel?"

Su Su said: "Why are you here?"

Yu Qing opened the folding fan and motioned Su Su to look at Xiao Lin.

"You have to ask my senior brother about this. He didn't trust you. He was afraid that you would be killed by the fox demon, so he forced me to track you all the way. We rowed on the river for several days, and then he saw you fainting holding a piece of wood.

You were lucky in the past. If you were later, you might freeze to death."

Su Su said sincerely: "Thank you."

Xiao Lin said: "Third girl, don't listen to Yu Qing's nonsense. You saved our lives. It's me and Yu Qing who should be grateful. Due to emotion and reason, we should also ensure your safety."

Yu Qing asked: "Why are you in the river?"

Su Su answered him: "Tantai Jin wanted me to write a letter to my elder brother and let them cross Jiayuguan, but I jumped into the river and ran away."

Yu Qing clicked her tongue and marveled: "Your husband is really amazing." This was not meant in a derogatory sense. Yu Qing truly felt that that man had a deep mind and had endured humiliation and heavy burdens for many years. He was quite powerful.

Neither I nor King Zhao could see that he was a ruthless character before.

Su Su quickly asked: "How is my eldest brother? Is he okay?"

Xiao Lin poured Su Su a cup of warm tea and said, "You have been sleeping for two days. Tantai Jin's ship has passed Jiayuguan. General Ye was poisoned and was sent back to the imperial city for treatment."

Seeing Su Su's pale face, Xiao Lin comforted him: "Don't worry, it's not a life-threatening poison. You'll be fine soon after you return to the imperial city."

Su Su breathed a sigh of relief, that's good, at least there was no need to treason, and Ye Qingyu's life was saved.

After she drank her tea, Xiao Lin thoughtfully ordered her something to eat.

Su Su was so hungry that she started eating with a bowl in hand.

Yu Qing looked at her with interest: "I heard before that Miss Ye San was arrogant and domineering. Why are you so different from the rumors?"

When they picked up Ye San, she was almost frozen into a little iceman. A girl actually had the courage to jump into the winter river. This courage is unmatched by many men.

Su Su smiled and said: "I also heard that Mr. Yu, King Zhao's retainer, has a gentle temperament and is an elegant gentleman. Mr. Yu, there is a big gap between you and the rumors."

So the rumors are not credible.

Yu Qing's face darkened and he snorted.

Xiao Lin looked at Su Su and couldn't help but smile.

Su Su said: "One more thing, what should I do with the seven-tailed fox demon?"

Xiao Lin said: "I have tried to contact my uncle, he should have countermeasures."

Although Su Su was uneasy, she also knew that this was the only way. She had to go to the wilderness to find the divine turtle. Regarding the seven-tailed fox, she could only place her hope on Xiao Lin's uncle.

With my current level, I can't defeat the fox demon even if I stay.

After Su Su finished eating, Xiao Lin said: "Miss Ye San, this is Qingshui Town, which is five days away from the imperial city. Once you have rested, we will go back. Don't worry, Father, about Tantai Jin.

You know everything clearly, the general is loyal and courageous, and no harm will come to your family."

Su Su quickly said: "I still have something to do and I can't go back for the time being. His Royal Highness King Xuan, can you and Mr. Yu tell my father and grandmother that everything is fine and that I will go home after finishing my work."

"Third Miss, what's the matter with you that I can help you with?"

He was dressed in white and had dark hair, and had a serious look on his face. He really wanted to repay Su Su for saving his life.

Su Su felt warm in her heart. Before she came to this world, her father had said that she might meet old friends and asked Su Su to treat them calmly.

Su Su's senior brother is called Gongye Jiwu, a son of a noble in the human world. He joined the Immortal Sect at the age of twelve, practiced as a mortal to the stage of becoming a god, and was only over 300 years old. He is a well-deserved genius.

If her calculation was correct, Xiao Lin must be the senior brother's previous life.

However, the word "past life" is not pleasant to people. Because a person can be reincarnated only after death and his soul is immortal.

Seeing Su Su staring blankly at Xiao Lin, Yu Qing said: "Hey, little girl, what are you looking at? Are you still thinking about my senior brother?"

Xiao Lin scolded in a low voice: "Yu Qing!"

Yu Qing said: "Okay, okay, I'm a bitch, I shut up."

Su Su waved her hands quickly: "Your Highness Prince Xuan, don't get me wrong. I was just thinking about something and was a little lost. I was ignorant before, but I won't be sensible anymore."

Xiao Lin nodded with a gentle smile: "I know, Miss Three...is not the same as before. Yu Qing speaks freely, Miss Three, don't argue with him."

After Su Su had eaten and drank enough, she realized that her clothes had also changed.

Yu Qing said: "The innkeeper's daughter changed it for you. Don't worry, we don't dare to take advantage of you."

Su Su gained strength and was full of energy.

Su Su was not overly polite to Xiao Lin. She really needed help now. She said, "I am going to a far away place, and it may take a long time to come back. If it is convenient for His Highness, Prince Xuan, can you lend me some money?"

Please repair a letter and ask Chuntao to send it to you."

Xiao Lin took out a few banknotes from his arms. Su Su took a look and realized, good guy, there must be several thousand taels.

Su Su only took one: "That's enough. Your Highness, Mr. Yu, take care."

Although she also hopes that someone can walk with her on this road to changing her destiny, Su Su knows that it is impossible.

Xiao Lin has not yet become Gongye Jiwu. He is the prince of Daxia. The two countries are about to go to war. He has a mission as a prince. And Su Su's mission is destined to be a lonely road.

She waved to them and went down the stairs of the inn.

Yu Qing looked at her free and easy back and said jokingly: "Brother, this girl is so full of life and so cute. If she looked like this, would you have married her?"

Xiao Lin frowned and said, "Be careful what you say."

There will be no ifs.

In their sight, the girl bought a maroon pony and disappeared into the wind and snow.

"How long has it been since we last returned to our hometown?" Jing Lan'an reached out to catch the snowflakes, looking a little dazed.

Five days after crossing Jiayuguan, they finally arrived at the border of Zhou Kingdom.

Going further towards Zhou, the climate will become warmer and warmer.

The snowflakes melted in Jing Lanan's palm. This was probably the last snow they would see.

Tantai Jin asked: "Auntie, do you miss the Kingdom of Zhou?"

"I can't talk about missing you, but fallen leaves return to their roots. Everyone is born with their own roots. It's very emotional to return to their hometown." Jing Lan'an said, "Speaking of which, His Highness asked me for a copy of Spring Silkworms, but the answer to Spring Silkworms

Medicine is not easy to prepare. A few days ago, the saint of the clan used the remaining snow lotus petals to prepare an antidote. Does Your Highness need it?"

She took out an exquisite sapphire porcelain vase and did not ask Tantai Jin who he used the spring silkworm on.

Tantai Jin took it and the porcelain bottle was warm. He subconsciously rubbed it for a moment, and then said, "No need."

He raised his hand and threw the antidote into the river.

"Your Highness, would you like to play a game of chess?"

Tantai Jin said: "Yes."

He lifted up the hem of his coat and sat opposite Jing Lan'an.

Jinglan'an holds the black stone, and he holds the white stone.

"Your Highness, my aunt rarely asks about your affairs in Daxia. Back then I sent Madam Liu to take care of you, but later I heard that Madam Liu was crazy." Jing Lanan dropped her son, "Did she protect you well?"

Bai Zi fell down, with a murderous aura, thinking of the crazy wet nurse in the cold palace, Tantai Jin's expression remained unchanged: "Do you suspect that I drove her crazy?"

Jing Lanan was silent for a long time: "Of course not."

Tantai Jin played with a chess piece and suddenly dropped an explosive news: "You are right in your suspicion. She was not crazy at first, and she wanted to protect me, hoping that one day I could return to Zhou Kingdom and continue to be the prince.

She can overcome all hardships with joy."

"What a pitiful idea. She is clearly deep in purgatory, but she still hopes to escape one day. The days in the cold palace are too long, and she finally realized that this idea is stupid."
To be continued...