As soon as the carriage stopped.

Ji Yunshu jumped down from the carriage and walked quickly to the back of the carriage, looking into the distance.

Wanting to wait for Jingrong.

The guard came over and told her, “Master Ji, you should get back in the carriage. If something happens to you, we can’t explain it to the young master.”

“I won’t leave! I’m going to wait here for them.”

“Master…”

“In any case, I won’t abandon them.”

“But…” The guard didn’t know what else to say.

Ji Yunshu’s gaze was resolute as she looked into the distance.

Song Zhi also subsequently got off the carriage.

He knew and could understand Ji Yunshu’s feelings.

So he said, “Young Master Ji, don’t worry. Young Master Jing and Bai Yin will definitely be fine. I’ll wait with you.”

Rare that this fellow understood her!

She glanced at him and nodded.

In the deep night, the surroundings were completely silent. There wasn’t even the sound of cold wind blowing through tree branches.

Making people’s hearts even more anxious and uneasy.

Ji Yunshu’s heart also became increasingly apprehensive!

Not knowing how much time had passed—

The sound of hurried, chaotic horse hooves came from the distance.

Getting closer and closer…

Ji Yunshu looked with hopeful anticipation.

Hoping it was Jingrong and Bai Yin.

But those four guards were extremely vigilant, blocking the front, their hands gripping their sword hilts.

As a precaution!

Only when the horses ran closer did those two figures become clearer and clearer.

It was Jingrong and Bai Yin!

When Jingrong dismounted, she immediately rushed forward.

Extremely worried, her eyes brimming with tears, she said, “You’re the one who said we live together, we die together! But now, you wanted to leave me alone!”

Jingrong said, “I would abandon everyone else, but I would never abandon you!”

“Then promise me, no matter what happens in the future, you’re not allowed to tell me to leave first again.”

Tears were about to spill from her eyes!

Jingrong grasped her cold hand and solemnly responded, “Alright, I promise you.”

This scene left Song Zhi somewhat dazed.

Those were clearly two men, so why did it feel… like there was some inexplicable relationship between them?

Impossible to fathom!

When Bai Yin dismounted, Ji Yunshu noticed the bandaged wound on his arm.

The bandaging was very simple!

Fresh blood had seeped through the cloth.

“Brother, you…”

Bai Yin said, “Let’s get in the carriage first.”

Everyone then got into the carriage one by one.

Ji Yunshu quickly took out the medicine prepared in the carriage to rebandage his wound.

The wound was very deep, the blood simply wouldn’t stop!

Ji Yunshu expended great effort before finally bandaging it properly.

Bai Yin had lost too much blood, his lips pale!

He leaned against the carriage wall to rest.

Ji Yunshu finished tidying up and said, “Now can you tell me what exactly happened?”

Jingrong took a deep breath. “That group of people who came into the inn today were the men in black from last night.”

Ugh!

“So they wanted to kill us to silence witnesses?”

“No, they…” Jingrong hesitated.

“What?”

“They came for you.”

“Me?” Ji Yunshu was slightly shocked, and seemed to suddenly understand, saying, “Is it because of… that token?”

“That’s right.”

Bai Yin heard this and asked, “What token?”

He was also puzzled!

So Ji Yunshu explained to him about that token.

Bai Yin was astonished. “So what exactly is the significance of that token?”

…

A certain small town, by the river.

A young woman in a blue shirt was squatting by the river washing clothes.

From time to time, she hummed some pleasant melodies.

One could see she was in a good mood.

She would occasionally look up toward the man sitting on a rock not far away, her eyes full of happiness.

But—

That man’s expression was grave.

Even somewhat worried.

His gaze fell on the water’s surface, but seemed very distant.

As if thinking about something?

Seeing him in low spirits, the woman’s clothes-washing movements gradually slowed down.

These past few days, Lang Bo had been in this state.

His heart heavy.

After Jingrong and Ji Yunshu went to Gaoding, he came here to find Qin Xi!

The two lived a very leisurely life!

Also very plain.

Without all that fighting and killing.

Without those court politics and factional struggles.

But precisely because of this, he always felt like something was missing?

His heart felt very empty.

Accustomed to decades of flashing swords and sabers, to have him peacefully live this kind of life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset.

He really wasn’t used to it!

No matter how hard he tried to adapt, he couldn’t do it.

Right now his heart was still concerned about his own prince. He wondered how he was after going to Huyi?

Had he reached Gaoding?

Had he found the person Third Master mentioned?

On the road, had he encountered any danger?

These past few days, the more he thought about it, the more worried he became.

But he couldn’t abandon Qin Xi!

Probably sensing someone’s gaze looking at him, he looked in Qin Xi’s direction.

Their gazes happened to meet.

Eyes locked!

Afraid Qin Xi would see through his thoughts, he smiled foolishly a couple of times.

Wanting to put her at ease.

But Qin Xi threw down the clothes she was washing and walked over.

She sat beside him.

She asked, “These past few days I’ve seen you in low spirits. Is it because I’ve made you unhappy somehow?”

“Of course not!” He quickly grasped Qin Xi’s hand. “It’s that I’ve been in a bad mood these past few days. I was actually worried you’d be unhappy.”

“How could I be unhappy? As long as I can be with you, I’m already very happy.”

Lang Bo smiled and said, “I’m glad you’re happy.”

“But what about you?” Qin Xi’s face was full of worry as she asked him, “What exactly has happened? Can you tell me about it?”

“Xi’er, I’m fine.”

“How can you be fine? Your thoughts are written all over your face.” Qin Xi guessed, “Is it… because of that prince?”

Lang Bo looked at her, wanting to speak but hesitating, not knowing how to begin.

It had to be said, Qin Xi had indeed guessed correctly.

Lang Bo remained silent.

Qin Xi said, “Is there anything between us that can’t be discussed?”

“Of course not, it’s just…”

“Just what?”

He said, “I’m actually… just a bit worried about the prince.”

He spoke his true feelings!

And Qin Xi wasn’t surprised by his words. In fact, she had already guessed.

After all, the only person who could make Lang Bo dejected all day with such low spirits was that prince.

Qin Xi looked at him and said, “Brother Lang, I can understand your feelings, but since they’ve already left, you should also have your own life! You can’t always think about others.”

“I know, but… I’ve followed by the prince’s side for so many years, so my heart always has some difficulty letting go! This time the prince went to Huyi’s Gaoding, I don’t know what he’ll encounter on the road. After all, the prince’s identity is sensitive, I’m worried…”

Before he finished speaking—

Qin Xi immediately interrupted him, grasping his hand and saying seriously, “It won’t happen! Things won’t be as bad as you think. They will definitely reach Gaoding smoothly.”

Lang Bo nodded heavily.

Trying to convince himself, “Yes! The prince will definitely be fine.” Comforting himself.