After leaving Xingyang City, Long Rui suggested abandoning the land route and taking the water route instead.
Xuexue asked, "Big Bull, we're doing fine on the land route, why switch to the water route?"
Long Rui explained, "Judging from the Fourth Prince's demeanor today, he seems to have come specifically for us. To avoid trouble, it's best to steer clear of him."
Xuexue thought he was right, so she also decided to take the water route back to the Capital.
After all, her identity is now public, and with the Fourth Prince dead at her hands, the Emperor and Empress certainly wouldn't let it rest. Since the Fourth Prince couldn't be killed for the time being, it was best to avoid him.
So, after giving the carriage driver enough fare, they bid him farewell.
