The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 169 Let's call that place Baiyujing.

As if a thousand pounds were hanging from her eyelids, Jiang Jinshuang struggled to move them, and her vision gradually became clearer.

My limbs feel sore and swollen, and my eyes are cloudy.

She remained conscious and clearly heard Jingmo's voice.

With her arm dislocated, Jiang Jinshuang was delirious. She vaguely heard Jing Mo draw his long sword and slash the jailer's arm, followed by the jailer's screams and pleas for mercy.

She was led out of the dungeon by Jingmo, covered in blood, as if she had flowed out of a pool of blood.

……

Jiang Jinshuang had a very long dream.

In her dream, Uncle Wang lifted her onto the back of a tall horse, and they gazed at the distant, snow-covered Jade Capital.

At that time, Jiang Jinshuang was still young. She didn't understand why Uncle Wang could look at the monotonous white for so long.

"Uncle Wang, do you really like Bai Yujing?" she once asked him.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang smiled and said, "I like it. Compared to the capital, I prefer Baiyujing."

"why?"

Uncle Wang stroked her head gently, saying, "Because Baiyujing is the birthplace of heroes, Uncle Wang is here to protect Wan Jin and ensure Shuang'er's safety."

Baiyujing was not originally called "Baiyujing".

Instead, it is known as the "city of the elderly".

Because this place is located on the border of Wanjin, it is cold and desolate all year round, and spring is nowhere to be seen.

It is said that the land here is barren and cannot even grow a single flower.

The people in the city were all elderly and unable to leave. The entire city was desolate, dilapidated, and lifeless.

But Uncle Wang told her that in this city, any old man could pull a crossbow with a weight of dozens of stones, climb the towering city walls, wield a spear taller than a person, and kill enemy troops who dared to invade Wan Jin.

They were just too old; they could only stay in this city for the rest of their lives and could never leave again.

Uncle Wang said, "This place is very nice."

Later, Jiang Jinshuang came of age.

Emperor Jiang Huayan asked her which fiefdom she desired.

Jiang Jinshuang knelt down and said that she wanted the old city on the border of Wanjin.

Jiang Huayan warned, "The terrain there is rugged, remote, desolate, and bitterly cold."

She kowtowed and knelt on the ground.

She said, "Father, let's call that place 'Baiyujing'."

The white jade capital in the sky has five cities on the twelfth floor.

Later, Baiyujing remained as bitterly cold as ever, but the lives of the people gradually improved.

It is said that Princess Zhaoming designated this place as her fiefdom and sent someone to survey it. In the winter of the following year, Baiyujing reported that a hot spring had been discovered on the snow-capped mountain.

From then on, whether they were passing merchants and ordinary people or tourists, they flocked to the area, all wanting to experience the scorching heat and freezing cold at the foot of the cold mountain.

Later, Baiyujing opened up land.

That year, it was said that Princess Zhaoming, dressed in red, personally planted a sapling.

The following year, the red-tailed kites of Baiyujing blazed like fire on the snow-covered landscape.

Baiyujing gradually became prosperous.

Even many young people returned to Baiyujing to stay with their elders and relatives, farm the land to fulfill their filial duties, and the people lived in peace.

Outside Baiyujing, 300,000 black-armored cavalry are stationed.

They guarded that place, and for more than ten years, there were few attacks from foreign tribes.

Although this was Princess Zhaoming's fiefdom, she actually visited this place very rarely.

More often than not, the commander of the black-armored cavalry, His Highness Prince Ruiyang, would walk along the city walls and alleys, looking at the elderly and children on the long street with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. Baiyujing was located in a remote area, so he knew little about the rumors circulating in the capital.

Therefore, even though everyone in Chang'an was spreading rumors about how Princess Zhaoming abused her power and committed numerous evils.

In the eyes of the people of Baiyujing.

She's just a few overly mischievous little girls.

Later, Princess Zhaoming angered the emperor and was banished back to Baiyujing for three years.

To outsiders, this was perhaps an incredibly harsh and cruel punishment and demotion.

But in Jiang Jinshuang's eyes, it really wasn't anything.

It is true that Baiyujing is bitterly cold.

But Bai Yujing is very good.

—Uncle Wang likes Bai Yujing.

Jiang Jinshuang also likes it.

It snows all year round in Baiyujing.

When Uncle Wang was around, he would build snowmen for Jiang Jinshuang on snowy days, and he would also go out of the city to hunt wild game for her. If he was lucky, he could bring back two grayish wild rabbits, which they would roast around the campfire and eat without even needing to brush on the oil.

Jiang Jinshuang dreamed that Uncle Wang handed her roasted rabbit meat. His eyebrows and eyes were gentle, but when he looked at her, his eyes seemed to hide a lot of emotions.

"Shuang'er, if you're tired, then let's stop."

In her dream, Uncle Wang said this to her.

Jiang Jinshuang took the roasted meat from his hand.

"Uncle Wang, that is also my Baiyujing."

……

Jiang Jinshuang moved her eyes and heard Chun Tao's joyful voice beside her.

"He's awake! Your Highness, you're finally awake!"

Finally opening her eyes, Jiang Jinshuang moved her neck and looked at Chun Tao, who was crying tears of joy by the bedside!
Chun Tao's eyes were red-rimmed, filled with tears and bloodshot, indicating that she hadn't closed her eyes for a long time.

Jiang Jinshuang looked around and realized that she was lying on a bed in the bedroom.

I was just about to move my arm.

Chun Tao hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Highness, please don't move. Mr. He just set your bones."

As she said this, Chun Tao's tone was full of heartache: "How did you get so many injuries? You look like you've been soaked in blood. It scared me to death."

With Chun Tao's help, Jiang Jinshuang finally sat up, leaning against the edge of the bed.

Her voice was still a little hoarse. After drinking a few sips of water that Chun Tao handed her, she asked in a low voice, "Has the Prince of Changping been exposed?"

Chun Tao nodded: "Yes, a few days ago, the Prince of Changping attempted a rebellion and has already been executed."

Realizing what had happened, Jiang Jinshuang slowly asked, "How long have I been asleep?"

“It’s been three days. Mr. He just came by. He said that if you don’t wake up today, he will stop treating you.”

Jiang Jinshuang tugged at the corner of her mouth, then felt the pain and withdrew her expression: "It just looks scary."

Chun Tao wiped away her tears: "Your Highness, you still dare to say that! You don't know, when Lord Jingmo brought you out of the dungeon, Lord Yanjue saw the wounds on your body and was about to draw his sword to kill the jailer. It was Mr. Si Ning who stopped him!"

Jiang Jinshuang blinked and slightly raised her eyes: "Where is Si Ning?"

At this point, Chun Tao's expression became more serious: "His Majesty still has many things to deal with, and Mr. Si Ning went to assist him at His Majesty's command."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang raised an eyebrow slightly: "Assist? Isn't that Pei Du's job? Why was Su Ning summoned instead?"

When Jiang Jinshuang asked this question, Chun Tao opened her mouth, her expression revealing some difficulty.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Jinshuang asked in confusion. "Pei Du has returned victorious this time. Shouldn't the imperial family punish him?"

"Lord Pei... he has been kneeling outside the palace hall for three whole days."