Chu Zhiyuan received Youlan at the west city gate.
Fu Zheng, Li Yuchun, and Lu Haoyuan accompanied him, making their party seem thinly staffed.
He had not brought along the Prince Consort's Mansion's other guards, lest they become a burden.
Before Li Miaotan activated her Phoenix Bloodline, the Demon Race and Devil Race had been determined to kill the two of them.
The Yuan Zhen Dynasty was the same.
After Li Miaotan activated her Phoenix Bloodline, however, the Demon Race, Devil Race, and Yuan Zhen Dynasty only wanted to kill him.
Li Miaotan's Phoenix Bloodline had given her an immortal body. Every time she was killed, she would undergo nirvana and grow stronger by a measure.
The assassinations targeting Li Miaotan would fade away, while those aimed at him would only multiply and grow more rampant.
He had never expected to be safe and sound within the imperial city. At all times, he was prepared to encounter an assassination.
Youlan drifted gracefully out of the carriage, dressed in a simple white gauze robe that looked elegant and refined.
She looked Chu Zhiyuan up and down before finally revealing a satisfied expression.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "I haven't lost weight, have I?"
"Your Highness looks full of spirit. It seems you have been fairly comfortable in Phoenix Imperial City."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "It is the same wherever I go. I simply settle wherever fate places me."
Youlan nodded gently and said softly, "I have brought letters from the Imperial Consort and the two princes."
Chu Zhiyuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding guards and attendants. "Let's return to the residence to talk."
"Alright."
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Early morning
Dressed in a white robe, Chu Zhiyuan left his room, stretched lazily, and walked to the center of the small courtyard.
He tilted his head