Compared to the bandits in the city, this trip away from the capital was actually going to be more dangerous because of the Crown Prince’s faction.

As long as supporters of the Crown Prince still harboured intention to kill the Eldest Imperial Prince, once Lin Ting left the capital, he would undoubtedly be in danger along the way. Even if Lin Qing didn’t do anything, he couldn’t guarantee that the people under his command wouldn’t ‘share their Master’s worries’.

But after today, Lin Qing would definitely send out an order and prevent them from making any moves.

The biggest threat towards their plan has been removed.

Lin Feilu went to the Royal Astronomy Supervisors a few days in advance to find out the good and the bad days while consulting the almanack. After consulting, It was advisable to go out today itself and travel far and wide!

She hadn’t woken up this early in a long time and she practically stayed up all night. She finally fell asleep at dawn and had a very complicated dream. She dreamt that she was fighting with Zhou Zhiruo and Zhao Min over Zhang Wuji, but in the end, she couldn’t get him, so she slashed Zhang Wuji’s arm with a sword(1)…

(T/N: This is an actual historical wuxia series named The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Sabre. Reviews said that it’s pretty good)

She was truly fascinated.

On this trip, apart from the personal bodyguards, The Wuchang Brothers(2), they did not bring anyone else to accompany them. Songyu cried all night; her eyes were so swollen that she couldn’t open them when dressing her Princess.

(T/N: A duo of brotherly warriors who are tasked to protect the royal family)

Lin Feilu was carrying her baggage, and she also held her sword. She felt that she really had the temperament of a chivalrous woman.

When they got to the palace gates, The Wuchang Brothers were already waiting there in a carriage.

The physique of the two of them did not seem to belong to the kind of strong men who were sturdy and bulk. The two brothers looked almost exactly the same, and Lin Feilu couldn’t tell who was who. Either way, she finally suggested, “In a while, each of you will buy some clothes— Xiaobai will only wear white clothes from now on, and Xiaohei will only wear black clothes from now on. How about that?”

The two replied simultaneously, “We will act according to the Princess’s instructions.”

They even have the same voice, Lin Feilu was very much convinced.

The carriage went all the way to King Qi’s mansion. Even before she actually entered the residence, her voice could be heard from afar. It was full of joy like a bird that discovered the return of spring, “Eldest Imperial Brother, we are ready to depart!”

Lin Ting came out from inside wearing a long blue coat, making him resemble even more like a white jade. It’s just that this time, since he ingested some poison and harmed his body, he couldn’t hide his frail and sick parlour. He had also packed up his baggage but there was nothing much for him to bring, so he merely brought a few change of clothes.

His servant sent him all the way to the mansion’s gates, wiping his tears and reminding the Eldest Imperial Prince to take care of himself.

Lin Feilu followed him to the door as the Wuchang Brothers stood by the carriage and looked at his luggage, “We greet His Highness King Qi.”

Lin Ting said with a smile, “We are going out now, so from today, you two needn’t remain so formal.”

The two said at the same time, “Yes.”

Lin Ting gave Lin Feilu a confused look. Lin Feilu understood his feelings in seconds and quickly took out a piece of silver before handing it to them, “It’s not too late. Go buy yourselves some clothes!”

The two accepted their orders to leave and returned very soon. This time, with differently monotoned outfits, their identities were finally clear at a glance.