"Really?" Shui Yixuan nodded affirmatively and speculated, "Your mother succeeded in implanting the Mother-child Poisonous Insect in Jiang Xue back then, and afterwards, something must have happened for her to entrust young Jiang Xue to Yuan Tian in her crisis. Yuan Tian disguised herself as a peasant woman after taking Jiang Xue away and hid in a mountain village. Unexpectedly, even in such circumstances, she was found by people sent by Consort Hua. It’s likely she was severely injured back then!"

Jiang Xue anxiously thought to herself, she must hasten her steps, the time between coughing up blood is so short, could it be due to the old wound? Or perhaps that Consort Hua has sent people to hunt her again?

"Grandpa Shui said Xiran Island is located in the sea area between Nanyue and Lanyue, surely there’s a boat on your island, since it’s all sea, isn’t it easier to navigate?"

Murong Han shook his head, "The weather at sea is severely unpredictable, the wind and waves are too unstable. If we go by sea, it would save us a lot of trouble, but correspondingly, the danger increases. You cannot rely on being lucky every time, so we’ll first return to Lanyue, then go toward Nanyue over land!"

In the dead of winter, falling into the sea could really leave a lasting ailment, this time, Jiang Xue did not insist and nodded in agreement.

"Shall we set off tomorrow then?"

Murong Han said, "I have no issues, but... What about Beiming Yi?"

Shui Yixuan impatiently waved his hand, "You don’t need to show yourself, just stash him on the ship, drop him off when you arrive, leave him be, and someone will naturally come to fetch him. His destination is also Lanyue, but what secrets does the distinguished Prince Yi of the Holy Dynasty have for coming to your Lanyue?"

Though speaking casually, Murong Han could tell what he wanted to imply, turning his gaze subtly.

"Whatever Prince Yi wants to do is his business, I can’t interfere, nor do I wish to. I’ve grown accustomed to the Jianghu life these years, I am not interested in Lanyue Country’s future. But once someone crosses our boundary, to say you can easily forgive them is impossible. Whatever they value, I will take, and how to deal with it afterwards is beyond their control."

Murong Han and Jiang Xue, as siblings, indeed have many similarities; I may not favor my belongings, but if you come and deceitfully snatch them, crossing my boundary, I’ll never tolerate it!

So this time, Consort Hua may have encountered a formidable pair of siblings.

That night, Jiang Xue slept soundly, for the first major event since crossing over was completed, finding her brother meant she now had support, and her decade-long schemes may see hope of establishing a space.

In the past, not only did she lack money, but she was also short-staffed, age was a constraint she faced in many matters. However, now things are different, having reached the coming-of-age, she can venture wholeheartedly.

Fortunately, Murong Han’s ship was already prepared and ready to set sail, allowing them to depart anytime the next day.

Unlike others who openly stepped onboard, Beiming Yi was blindfolded before being carried onto the ship, the words given were.

"Behave yourself, we’re taking you back to Lanyue, once you’re there, figure out how to find someone to meet you."

Beiming Yi was naturally perplexed, but the other side was clearly unwilling to share more, he remained isolated in a room throughout, with everything attended to. He initially wanted to inquire about Shui Yixuan’s situation, but aside from basic conversations, no one entertained further discussions.

The return ship was very quiet, Shui Yixuan kept worrying about his surrounding companions, Jiang Xue constantly reassured him,

"Rest assured, brother said the ship had already been sent to follow the area where we encountered trouble, and there are islands nearby, perhaps there might be significant discoveries, our schedule is tight, let’s leave first, they might catch up swiftly."

"Let’s hope so!"

During the journey, the three barely exchanged words, each contemplated their own concerns, while Jiang Xue, based on the plot of the original work, drew a map in her mind, opting to reinforce the memory rather than immediately taking it out.

Half a month later, they safely arrived at Blue Moon Port, where Shui Yixuan, Jiang Xue, and Murong Han disembarked first, disguising themselves before boarding different horse carriages, though their destination was the same. As for Beiming Yi, he was casually left by the staff under a willow tree at the dock with one tael of silver stuffed in his hand.