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Wu Junwan had not yet fully realized what would happen to her after she arrived in Yan County.

In her heart, she believed that being a hostage for the North Prince was just that, and even if the North Prince really coveted her body, he wouldn't act inappropriately.

After all, she was still the Princess Junwan of the Great Wu Dynasty, and no matter what, the North Prince wouldn't dare to do something that crossed the line. At most, he would only use his words to insult her.

On the contrary, she was even more eager to get close to the North Prince because only by gaining his trust could she possibly obtain the secrets of the North Country from him.

As long as she stole the secrets of the North Country, she would definitely have a chance to turn the tables. One day, she would wear a Phoenix Robe just like the Yue Emperor!

Although Wu Junwan appeared cold at the moment, a fierce flame had already ignited in her heart. She hadn't felt as happy as she did today since the day she lost her power.

The caravan soon entered Yan County, and after it did, the Prefecture Governor of Yan County and the accompanying personnel from Great Wu completed their handover, taking them to a large compound arranged by the North Country.

However, just as Wu Junwan was getting off the carriage and preparing to enter the dwelling arranged by the North Country, the Prefecture Governor of Yan County spoke to her, "Princess Junwan, your residence is not here. Please follow me."

Hearing this, Wu Junwan was momentarily taken aback, and then she asked, "All my attendants are staying here. Why am I not staying here?"

Although Wu Junwan was a hostage, she still possessed the temperament of a noble; she would not lower her voice and succumb just because she had become a hostage.

The Prefecture Governor of Yan County smiled and said, "According to the Prince's request, your residence, Princess Junwan, is in the North Prince Mansion. Although this courtyard is also yours, you must stay in the North Prince Mansion."

Hearing these words, Wu Junwan's eyebrows knitted slightly.

Stay in the North Prince Mansion?

What kind of joke was this? She was not a wife or concubine of the North Prince Mansion. How could she possibly stay there?

What was the North Prince trying to do?

Wu Junwan glanced at her attendants and seemed to understand something.

Could it be that the North Prince was afraid she would cause trouble in the North Country, so he wanted to separate her from the attendants she had brought with her?

If she stayed in the North Prince Mansion, then the North Prince would be able to monitor her constantly, and her movements would be restricted. Add to that the separation from her attendants, and it would be even more difficult for her to give them orders.

With this in mind, Wu Junwan chuckled softly to herself. She didn't expect the North Prince to be so afraid of her.

Just as Wu Junwan was about to say something, Hu Shu, standing beside her, spoke up, "Princess Junwan, you mustn't. If you stay in the North Prince Mansion, and anything happens, we would not be able to come to your side immediately."

The North Prince Mansion was the North Prince's residence, and the wives and daughters of the North Prince all lived there. Therefore, the North Prince Mansion would definitely not allow Hu Shu, the Protector, to enter, which would mean Hu Shu couldn't protect Wu Junwan's safety all the time.

If something happened to Wu Junwan, she wouldn't be able to report back to the Yue Emperor as well.

After hearing Hu Shu's words, the Prefecture Governor of Yan County said, "Princess Junwan, the alliance signed between Great Wu and the North Country clearly states that after the hostages from Great Wu arrive in the North Country, they must comply with the arrangements of the North Country. Do you intend to break this treaty?"

Wu Junwan's expression turned extremely cold. She indeed remembered this treaty, and when she saw it, she felt something was amiss.

Then, Wu Junwan said, "Fine, I will go to the North Prince Mansion as you wish."

Saying this, Wu Junwan turned to Hu Shu and added, "Senior Hu, please stay here for the time being. If anything happens, I will send someone to inform you."

Beneath someone's roof, one has no choice but to bow their head; Wu Junwan had no options, especially since there were stipulations like that in the treaty. If she violated the treaty at will, the North Country's army might just have a reason to continue moving south.

Forget it, it was just being constantly monitored by the North Prince.

After all, she was also intending to get close to the North Prince. If she could stay in the North Prince Mansion, this would give her an opportunity instead.

Although living in the North Prince Mansion would make it difficult to engage in any secretive actions, she didn't need to send out any information either. She could simply store the intelligence she gathered in her mind, and then, when she had a chance to leave the North Country later, she could bring those secrets out.

Seeing that Wu Junwan had spoken as such, Hu Shu did not feel it was her place to say more. She was the Protector assigned to Wu Junwan by the Yue Emperor, and when she left Great Jue, the Yue Emperor had told her to obey Wu Junwan's commands once in the North Country.

Since Wu Junwan had made up her mind to do so, they could only listen to her.

Hu Shu then said, "This old servant understands."

Thereupon, Wu Junwan boarded the carriage and followed the Prefecture Governor to North Prince Mansion.

When Wu Junwan arrived at North Prince Mansion, she looked at the plaque above the gate and was overwhelmed with emotion. She had originally thought that she would never have the chance to return here in her lifetime, yet, to her surprise, not much time had passed before she found herself back at this place again.

At that moment, a group of maids approached Wu Junwan and, curtsying, they said, "We greet the Empress!"

Huh???

Hearing this, Wu Junwan, who had been lost in thought, was suddenly startled.

The Empress?

What did that mean?

Was she experiencing auditory hallucinations?

Why was she hearing these maids addressing her as the Empress?

Wu Junwan could hardly believe her own ears and then said to the head maid in front of her, "What did you just refer to me as?"

The head maid immediately replied, "Your Majesty, this servant addressed you as the Empress."

Wu Junwan knitted her brows and said in confusion, "I am merely a princess, so how have I become the Empress in your mouths?"

Although she did indeed aspire to be the Empress of Great Wu, she wasn't there yet; that goal was still far off. Who would address her as the Empress at this time? What were the maids of the Prince's Mansion up to?

The head maid quickly said, "Your Majesty, it was the Prince who instructed us to address you in this manner."

This...

Wu Junwan's gaze showed confusion. What was North Prince up to?

Wu Junwan then asked, "Why would North Prince have you address me in this manner?"

The head maid answered, "Your Majesty, this servant does not know."

Wu Junwan then said, "You should continue to call me Princess Junwan or Your Highness."

The head maid hastily said, "Your Majesty, please forgive us, but it was the Prince's order, and without his command, we dare not change the way we address you."

Hearing this, Wu Junwan said resignedly, "Fine, do as you please."

At that moment, the head maid said, "Empress, please follow us. We will take you to the courtyard where you will be staying."

With the maids leading the way, Wu Junwan arrived at a spacious courtyard. The arrangement seemed somehow familiar, but she could not remember where she had seen such a courtyard before.

Then, the maids continued to guide Wu Junwan toward the room inside.

Upon entering the room, a strong sense of déjà vu came over her again. There were some red curtains inside the room separating the inner chamber from the outer chamber, and a special fragrance wafted through the air.

At that moment, Wu Junwan realized where she had seen this scene before.

Wasn't this the sleeping quarters of the Yue Emperor?

The layout inside the room was almost identical to that of the Yue Emperor's sleeping quarters.

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