Ever since Situ Yongjie learned of Xuexue's existence, he had repeatedly visited the War Prince's Mansion to inquire about news from Long Rui.
Of course, Long Rui had his own reasons for bringing Xuexue's portrait to the General's Mansion. His aim was naturally to bring Xuexue to the Capital to alleviate his longing.
When he was incognito as Big Bull in Mo Family Village, he had noticed the unusual bracelet on Xuexue's wrist, a piece not commonly owned by ordinary families, unless they were Imperial Kinsmen. Thus, he had specifically commissioned a portrait and sent Long Yi back to the Capital to thoroughly investigate. Indeed, the bracelet was a gift from The Emperor which was easily traced back to Lady Li, who had already passed away.
Rumors had it that Lady Li died in childbirth, and the infant girl in her womb perished along with her.
When Long Yi relayed the news to Long Rui,
