There were so many people here, and their daily range of activity was fairly large. The smoke from cooking fires and the shouts during training were probably loud enough to be heard even from beyond the neighboring mountain.
"What should we do, then? Should we leave?" Zhao Jingting had always wanted to leave this place. In truth, he wasn't used to living together with so many people.
Especially after having Su Qiao, he had grown even more tired of life here.
He felt that they could hunt and obtain their own food, water, and clothes. There was no need to get mixed up with these assorted troublemakers.
"For now, do nothing. We only need to prevent anyone from stabbing us in the back while things are chaotic."
"Just in time. In a little while, we can look for a concealed cave or two. We can hide there when necessary."
If Su Weixue hadn't reminded her, Su Qiao wouldn't have thought of this.
A cold, sinister glint flashed through Zhao Jingting's eyes. "Are you saying someone wants to get rid of us?"
"Su Weixue has long been eager to eliminate us. Li Bingyi may seem not to suspect you, but in reality, he's been quietly keeping an eye on you all along. Don't forget, he came from the capital and knows more about the situation in the Imperial Palace than anyone else."
Others might not know, but Li Bingyi definitely knew that the Imperial Family truly had a Twelfth Prince, who had been sent to the common people as a child because of illness.
"At a time like this, he lacks an opportunity to establish his authority, boost morale, and make a name for himself. Putting you on trial in front of everyone would be the best choice."
"Besides, his entire