Pacing their horses along with the soldiers, Wei Liuying and Yang Xian only took one day to reach Prince Ji Sheng's City. The soldiers were arranged to return back to their previous position while Yang Xian and Wei Liuying headed straight to Prince Ji Sheng's Residence.

"At this point of time, I doubted that the city will change its name anytime soon," Wei Liuying commented when they were already near the residence.

Yang Xian laughed lightly. "We'll get used to the previous name first."

"Indeed."

It didn't take long for them to arrive in Prince Ji Sheng's Residence and noticed that the general was staring at a map before him.

"General Sheng," Yang Xian called.

Prince Ji Sheng glanced up. "You're late."

"I'm already coming here as fast as possible. Is there any matter that requires my attention immediately?" Yang Xian asked and walked to look at the map. He stared at the pieces with a frown. "They're making a move?"

"I found some of them scouting around, trying to find any recent news," Prince Ji Sheng replied. His long finger pointed to a point. "Also, they'll not let you infiltrate so easily even if you're disguising as merchants."

Yang Xian groaned. "Is that all you can say to me when I just returned back?"

"I'm warning you so that you'll be careful," Prince Ji Sheng replied. He looked at the map before him and sighed. "I wouldn't want you to lose in the dry lands and never returned back, Xian."

Yang Xian grinned. He shrugged. "We'll be fine."

"We?"

"I'm taking her along with me."

Prince Ji Sheng frowned when he heard what Yang Xian said. He glanced over in Wei Liuying's direction. "Are you sure you want to bring her to the north? The cold might be unbearable for her."

At this time, Wei Liuying also spoke out, "I have never heard about anything like this, Strategist Yang. Can you please explain to me?"

"In short, we're going to investigate the tribes at the north and also their relationship. Xiong Tribe should have adhered to their words, but there might be some other variables that we forgot," Yang Xian explained. "I want to see with my own eyes along with Liu Ying."

"What variable?"

"Internal dispute."

Wei Liuying and Prince Ji Sheng fell into silence when they heard what Yang Xian said. If what he was thinking was correct, they knew that Xiong Tribe had broken the treaty, and they were allowed to wage war once more. However, this would certainly make them look like the stupid one for giving up their princess yet they didn't have any result.

Prince Ji Sheng sighed. "If it's true, you should bring Ji Xiaoli back."

"That'll be included in the plan. But before that, I'll need to inform Yan about our plan," Yang Xian replied.

Wei Liuying arched her eyebrows. "Make sure to explain thoroughly. He's a bit slow."

"True…"

Thinking about the explanation he had to provide, Yang Xian could only sigh internally. If only Shi Yan was as quick on the uptake as these two, he could easily progress to the next plan without the need to explain so much.

Prince Ji Sheng waved his hand. "I'll take care of the city for now. You better come up with a good result from your visit."

"Ah right, I forgot to mention that I might not return back for the entire winter…."

The temperature turned cold as Prince Ji Sheng looked at Yang Xian with his cold gaze. It was already good enough that he allowed Yang Xian to leave Prince Ji Sheng City. Now that Yang Xian said that, Prince Ji Sheng no longer had any intention to let him off just like that.

"There are still time before you have to go."

"It's already late, so…."

"So, you have to arrange new plans for the battles. After all, there's no way the great Strategist Yang will leave this place without any backup plans, right?" Prince Ji Sheng asked in a cold tone.

Yang Xian felt like he was digging his own grave right now. He turned to look at Wei Liuying, but the latter turned her head away. There was no way she would want to bear the brunt of Prince Ji Sheng's anger that was supposed to be directed at Yang Xian.

"Liu Ying."

"Yes?"

"You can talk with Yan when he arrived tomorrow. For now, you should head back and rest."

"Yes, General!"

Wei Liuying ignored the puppy eyes that Yang Xian directed to her as she rushed out of the room. If she stayed any longer, she feared that Yang Xian would already concoct a scheme to make sure that she would suffer together with him. She wanted to have a good rest before the long journey tomorrow.

"Now," Prince Ji Sheng took out another map. "Shall we start?"

Yang Xian forced a smile out. "Don't you need to rest too, General Sheng?"

"You're not going to stay in this city for the next few months, so I have to make sure that you have ample preparation in all areas. You can do this, right Xian?"

Yang Xian: "…" seems like I won't be sleeping tonight.

With no other choice, Yang Xian began to do his work and wrote down all kind of possibilities that might happen when he was away. Of course, when he was working, Prince Ji Sheng was resting in his own room and not accompanying his annoying strategist in the cold night.

Wei Liuying rested in one of the rooms in Prince Ji Sheng's Residence since the servants have prepared a room. It was a large room that was specifically prepared for guests. Even though Prince Ji Sheng rarely had any guest who would stay over, he still needed to be prepared for it.

"If you need anything, you can tell us," a servant informed Wei Liuying after they showed the room.

"Thank you, but it's enough."

Walking into the room, Wei Liuying inspected her surroundings. There were more guards Prince Ji Sheng arranged in his residence as if he was worried that there might be a mishap happening again.

'Lady Gao is still in this city.'

Wei Liuying's lips curled up to form a smile. She hadn't had the chance to talk with Gao Ling again after the incident at the temple. This would be a great chance for her to talk with Gao Ling again.

Well, not now but tomorrow.

She was not that tactless to visit someone in the middle of the night.