The assassin's princess is actually my aunt

Chapter 168 Qi Siyuan's Courage

"Siyuan, you need to fight for many things yourself. Otherwise, once you miss them, you will regret it..."

Qi Siyuan sat quietly in front of the bronze mirror, staring at the face with a slightly frown in the mirror.

The words that Princess Mingnuo had said to her in the Princess's Mansion two days ago echoed in her ears.

Thoughts flooded into my mind like a tide, and those memories buried deep in my heart emerged one after another, like movie scenes, constantly playing before my eyes.

Qi Siyuan, who grew up in the Prince Qi's Mansion, can be said to be a model of a lady from a noble family.

She is well-read, well-versed in etiquette, and has a gentle and quiet personality.

For more than ten years, she has been living a law-abiding life and has never dared to step out of line.

Even if she had some thoughts in her heart, when faced with the arranged marriage, she would do it for the benefit of the Prince's Mansion and her brother's future.

She had no choice but to accept it obediently.

However, all the misfortunes seemed to have started with this sudden marriage...

No, perhaps it would be more precise to say that everything had quietly changed from the moment I met Xinmo.

She was married to Prince Yu by the Emperor, but Prince Yu's Mansion was subsequently caught up in a series of turmoil.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, she received full rescue from her brother and Xinmo, which enabled her to escape death.

Looking back now, this series of events seems like fate.

Her originally peaceful life was completely disrupted.

Otherwise, she might become the one Xuanxuan mentioned for the rest of her life.

Trapped in the harem, a resentful woman plots against all odds for the favor of her husband.

Xin Mo's words were more like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples that made her unable to calm down for a long time.

That day, she and her brother were in the princess's mansion together, and witnessed with their own eyes her brother expressing his loyalty to Xinmo.

Her heart was also filled with ripples and it was difficult to calm down.

After returning home, the brother told her in detail everything he knew.

That day, it was also the first time that her brother talked to her about so many things.

Only then did she suddenly realize that there was such a woman in the world.

She is neither as innocent as Xuanxuan, nor as weak and helpless as herself.

She was the vulgar woman of the Jianghu as described by Princess Changle and the others.

But at the same time, she is also the chivalrous heroine who travels the world with a sword in Xuanxuan's mouth.

Not only the eldest brother, but even Brother Gu praised her and respected her very much.

What is even more rare is that Empress Dowager Duanrong and Prince Sheng made no secret of their preference and doting on her.

Since the moment I first met Xinmo, her unique temperament has deeply touched me.

She was so otherworldly and different.

Until this moment, she finally realized what it was about Xinmo that fascinated her the most.

It turns out that it is the confidence and decisiveness that comes from deep in the heart!

These are exactly the qualities that we lack in ourselves, which makes people envy and desire to possess them.

Xinmo is right. Many things in this world require one to work hard on their own.

This is even more true for humans!

She had already missed an opportunity and must not let the regret happen again.

Qi Siyuan's eyes became more determined.

At this moment, there seemed to be a subtle but crisp sound reaching my ears.

That was the sound of the hard shell that had bound her heart for so many years breaking.

"Haitang..." Qi Siyuan called softly.

"Hmm? Miss, what's the matter?" The maid Haitang noticed it keenly.

He couldn't help but show a little surprise at the ease and joy in his young lady's voice.

"Let's go to the Western Border together!" Qi Siyuan suggested in a relaxed tone.

"Hey... Hey? Miss... Miss, what did you just say? Where is the Western Territory?"

Haitang blinked her big eyes, her face full of confusion.

Qi Siyuan smiled slightly and explained:

"It's the western border, where Lianlu Pass is located. I want to go find Brother Gu!"

Qi Siyuan spoke out her thoughts in one breath, then smiled again.

At this moment, she deeply realized that facing and admitting her true inner feelings was such a refreshing thing!

Haitang widened her eyes and stared at the lady in front of her, secretly surprised.

Although the lady's appearance has not changed at all, for some reason, I always feel that something is different from before!

Haitang tried hard to think about this subtle difference, but still couldn't put it into words. What exactly was the difference?

She only knew that the lady at this moment was breathtakingly beautiful!

It's absolutely beautiful! The original lady was indeed beautiful, but the lady standing in front of me now.

Its beauty is so stunning that it seems as if time has stopped.

Haitang used her remaining shred of rationality to tell herself:

If they really go to the western border, how should they explain to the prince?

However, facing the lady's firm decision and happy expression.

She had no choice but to comply. Besides, the young lady seemed...very happy.

In the end, Haitang left without hesitation, following her young lady, leaving only a letter.

Qi Siyuan mustered up her courage, quickly packed her luggage, took Haitang's hand, and set off in a hurry.

She couldn't imagine what she would feel when she saw her brother's disapproving look.

Will the courage accumulated in your heart disappear in an instant?

At this moment, the only thing she could think about was the person who had been hidden deep in her heart for many years - Brother Gu, Gu Jingxuan...

Qi Siyuan's guess was correct. When Qi Tianchen realized that Qi Siyuan was missing, it was already early morning of the next day.

At this time, Qi Tianchen was standing in the courtyard, staring at Qi Shi who was hurriedly returning from the distance.

He frowned and asked in a low voice, "Qi Shi, have you found the whereabouts of the young lady?"

Qi Shitou didn't dare to raise his head, and responded in a low voice:

"Sir, according to the guards at the East City Gate, the young lady left the city early yesterday morning..."

After saying that, he paused for a moment and glanced at Qi Tianchen, who had a gloomy expression.

Then he continued, "Sir, it has been a day since the young lady left!"

Qi Tianchen tightly grasped the letter in his hand, his face filled with disappointment, anger, and endless regret.

He was totally unaware that his sister was worried so deeply.

The West? How dare she act so impulsively and go to the West alone!

Thinking of his sister, he set out on the journey westward so recklessly with only a personal maid.

Qi Tianchen couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine as he knew he might encounter all kinds of dangers along the way.