The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Yun Jin had dinner with Dong Xue in her room. She knew that Shen Qingyun and the First Prince were very affectionate with each other after a long separation, so she decided not to be a third wheel.

After dinner, Dongxue went to the outer room, and Yunjin leaned against the couch alone, listening to the sounds outside the window.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she heard a very light knocking sound outside the window. She opened her eyes, quickly walked to the window, and asked in a low voice, "Who is it?"

A deep voice, tinged with amusement, came from outside the window: "It is I, the King."

Yun Jin quickly opened the window, and Xiao Jingyan, dressed in a black night-clothes, climbed in from outside the window and landed silently.

He turned to look at Yun Jin, the candlelight reflecting on his face, his eyes carrying a hint of a smile.

Yun Jin quickly closed the window, walked to the table, poured Xiao Jingyan a cup of tea, and handed it to him.

Xiao Jingyan accepted the tea, sat down at the table, took a sip, put down the teacup, looked at her, and smiled slightly: "I heard you wanted to see me?"

Yun Jin sat down opposite him, nodded, and said solemnly, "Yes. I'm preparing to return to the capital tomorrow."

Xiao Jingyan leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on her face, and smiled as he looked at her: "And then?"

Yun Jin was speechless. She glared at Xiao Jingyan, feeling annoyed. This man was clearly teasing her on purpose.

She picked up her teacup, took a sip, suppressed her emotions, and changed the subject: "Won't there be any unexpected changes to the Fifth Prince's marriage?"

Xiao Jingyan smiled and shook his head, then nodded firmly, "No. The Director of the Imperial Observatory is my man. The wedding date is up to me."

Yun Jin was taken aback: "Your Highness is quite the hidden talent. Who else are your men?"

Xiao Jingyan raised an eyebrow, looking at her with a half-smile: "You really want to know?"

Yun Jin felt uneasy under his gaze, so she simply stopped talking, turned her head away, picked up her teacup, and took another sip.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Jingyan couldn't help but laugh and quickly said, "Don't you already know about Feiying and Lingfeng?"

Yun Jin had only asked casually, but he actually answered, which made him a little uncomfortable. She quickly changed the subject and said seriously, "Then let's wait until Yun Xiu's wedding date is set before announcing my imperial decree as the county princess. We should make her happy for a few days."

Xiao Jingyan nodded, his tone tinged with indulgence: "Okay, whatever you say."

He paused, then asked, "Is there anything else you wish to discuss with me?"

Yun Jin was silent for a moment, her fingers unconsciously tracing the rim of the teacup. After a while, she looked up at Xiao Jingyan and said seriously:

"Your Highness, I heard some things about your childhood from Dongxue. I know you suffered a lot in the past, and I know you are not having an easy time now. His Majesty says he trusts you, but in his heart he always harbors resentment towards you. You are walking on thin ice, taking every step with extreme caution."

Xiao Jingyan's smile faded little by little as he looked at her without saying a word.

Yun Jin took a deep breath and continued, "What I want to tell you is that from now on, as long as you don't let me down, I will always be by your side. I won't be your appendage, nor will I be your shadow. I will be your wise and capable wife, helping you protect the people you want to protect."

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The candlelight flickered, casting shadows on the two people's faces.

Xiao Jingyan looked at her, something seemed to be churning in his eyes, and his throat bobbed slightly.

After a long while, he reached out and took Yun Jin's hand, saying slowly, "Jin'er, actually, my father and mother haven't just been traveling all these years. The Flying Eagles and those secret guards around me were created by them."

"The Listening Wind Pavilion was actually founded by my mother. Ling Feng is the head of the Listening Wind Pavilion in the capital. The Jade Void Daoist you met before was him in disguise."

He paused, looking at Yun Jin, "Before I left the capital, I specifically instructed him to be ready to help if you need anything. You won't mind if I meddle, will you?"

Yun Jin never expected the truth to be like this. At the time, she was wondering if it was a coincidence or an accident, but now she knows that he was helping her.

A warm feeling welled up inside her, and she squeezed his hand back, whispering, "Thank you."

Xiao Jingyan shook his head, a slight smile curving his lips:

"Don't thank me, your business is my business."

He paused, a hint of reminiscence in his voice.

"When I was a child, I watched my father and mother travel the world together, and I always envied them."

I once thought, when will I be able to find a woman like my mother, to face the storms of life with me, and to laugh together as the clouds drift by?

He looked at Yun Jin and said gently, "Now, I've met her."

Yun Jin lowered her head, her face slightly flushed.

Xiao Jingyan tightened his grip, saying firmly, "Don't worry, I will protect you from now on and I will never let anyone bully you again. No matter who it is, if they bully you, they will have to bear my wrath."

Yun Jin raised her head, looked at him, and suddenly said, "What if Your Majesty bullies me?"

Without hesitation, Xiao Jingyan replied decisively, "The same."

Yun Jin paused for a moment, then smiled.

She hadn't expected him to be so decisive, and her heart warmed.

Xiao Jingyan then took out a token from his robes and handed it to her: "Keep this token. With it, you can command Flying Eagle and Ling Feng at any time. You can also command my personal guards at any time."

Yun Jin took it and saw that it was made of pure copper, with the character "誉" (Yu) engraved on the front and intricate patterns on the back. She raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Thank you, Your Highness. I'll gladly accept it."

Xiao Jingyan affectionately ruffled her hair and asked, "Did Dongxue give you a whistle?"

Yun Jin nodded and said, "Yes."

Xiao Jingyan explained, "That whistle can summon the Flying Eagle. I'll assign you two more female bodyguards later."

Just as Yun Jin was about to speak, he added, "Don't worry, they are people personally trained by my father. They know what to do and what not to do. They are only responsible for your safety. Just call out when you need them, and they won't appear when you don't. They won't affect your daily life."

Yun Jin quickly waved her hand: "I'm not refusing. I just want them to be in the open. I might need them to do things for me in the future, and they can't always hide in the shadows."

Xiao Jingyan laughed: "Whatever kind of people you need, Ling Feng has them. As long as you're willing, they can serve you as your master at any time."

Yun Jin nodded, put the token into her sleeve, and said softly, "I believe you."

Xiao Jingyan didn't say anything more. After sitting for a while, he got up to take his leave. Before leaving, he whispered, "I'll arrange a carriage to pick you up tomorrow morning."

Without waiting for Yun Jin's reply, he pushed open the window, leaped out, and disappeared into the night.

Yun Jin stood by the window, gazing in the direction he had disappeared, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

Indeed, even the wind tastes sweet when you're in love.