"Brother, don’t worry. With my skills, I have the ability to protect myself. In fact, I think this is even better. I can fend off the spies they place on you, giving you the opportunity to do your own things. Moreover, I am a woman, which makes it more convenient to enter and exit the harem. If I were a palace maid, I would be restricted in many ways, which would be detrimental. Most importantly, I also know hypnotism. With this method, I can find out whatever I want. So, let’s decide on this!"

"If I don’t use this to catch her attention, how else will I see her panicked look? Brother, the more chaotic it is, the more likely it is for her to reveal her flaws. I’ve already decided that this time when I return to the palace, I will do so as Murong Xue. Once this woman has a target, she’ll act recklessly. Just wait and see!"

"But if you do this, you’ll really become a target!"

Murong Han’s eyes filled with worry. The Imperial Palace was a place that devours people without leaving bones. She had not grown up in the palace; how could he possibly feel at ease?

Little did he know that the girl before him had been a Princess, an Empress, and a Princess Consort. What kind of evil spirits hadn’t she seen? It was all just his wishful thinking.

Shui Yixuan, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but smile slightly as he looked up at Murong Han.

"Brother, there’s no need to blame yourself and worry. Xue’er, your sister, is not as fragile as you imagine. Hasn’t she surprised us again and again?"

Feeling Murong Han’s gaze, Jiang Xue confidently looked at her older brother.

"Brother, even though we have just recognized each other, you’ve treated me beyond words. I’ve been deeply moved. At the age of six, I started living alone. For ten years, although I achieved nothing else, my skills in medicine and poison are genuine. You must trust me and trust yourselves. Also, don’t underestimate Xiran Island, and our cousins; they’re extraordinary. Once we connect, with the four of us working together, how could we not find a breakthrough?"

Eventually, Murong Han was persuaded and nodded helplessly: "Alright, alright, since you are so confident, I’ll reluctantly trust you! I’ll immediately send someone to inform Father Emperor. Since we’re returning, it should be grand, right? Our Princess of Lanyue Country must not lose her dignity!"

Jiang Xue tilted her head, beaming like the sun: "I leave it all to you, Brother!"

After two days of travel, the party finally arrived in the capital city of Lanyue Country on the morning of the third day.

Since the letter to the Emperor of Lan Yue was sent through special channels, others were unable to intercept it. Currently, the only one who knew of Murong Xue’s return to Beijing was the Old Emperor. To avoid his Princess being assassinated, he did not publicize her return before she entered the palace, resulting in the scene where they were stopped by the guards at the city gate.

"Who’s coming? Please get off the carriage for inspection!"

This was only the entrance to Beijing, so Murong Han sat quietly with his eyes closed in the carriage, not answering.

The guard just wanted to ask again, when his personal attendant glared at him with cold eyes.

"How dare you! This is the carriage of the Sixth Prince. His Highness has only left Beijing for a few days, and now some blind ones dare to stop him? Hurry and make way."

Saying so, he took out a token from his embrace and placed it in front of the guards, who, upon seeing it, hurriedly knelt down.

"Forgive us, Sixth Prince. We did not know Your Highness was returning to Beijing. We deserve to die; we will make way immediately!"

With that, they bent over and retreated to the side, signaling their men to clear the path immediately.

Seeing this, Jiang Xue found it amusing. The grand demeanor of her brother made her feel the dramatic shift in his identity and the entire aura of his presence.

When he was Murong Han, before recognizing kin, he seemed a bit aloof. After acknowledging kin, he seemed a bit verbose, which, of course, was due to the illusion created by the guilt and pity of more than ten years. Returning to Beijing as the Sixth Prince, he naturally carried an innate nobility; this part of his aura was grasped perfectly.

An hour later, the carriage arrived at the palace gate, and everyone felt a sense of oppression; what was going on?

As they were puzzling, a low whisper from the attendant reached their ears.

"Master, the Emperor, along with numerous ministers, is personally at the palace gate to welcome you and the Princess. Consort Hua and many ladies of the harem are also present!"