That sudden feeling left Ji Yunshu’s mind completely blank.

She could only feel her body being firmly restrained, her chin forcefully grasped by Jingrong and lifted upward.

The uneven rocks behind her pressed against her back, cutting painfully.

And this pain was almost completely drowned out by the tingling sensation spreading throughout her body.

When she came to her senses, her palm swiftly pressed against Jingrong’s bare chest, using all her strength to push him away.

“Bastard!”

She cursed.

The next moment, she raised her hand and swung it toward Jingrong’s face.

Unfortunately, her wrist was immediately caught by Jingrong and pressed above her head.

Once again becoming his captive prey!

“Let me go.” Ji Yunshu roared angrily, tears streaming from her eyes.

“Do you detest this prince so much?”

“Yes!” Without a second thought!

Jingrong wasn’t angry. Instead, the corners of his mouth split into a smile. Looking at her as if appreciating a treasure, he said wickedly:

“At this moment, you and I are deep beneath this valley. Those people probably think we fell to our deaths. For a while, Lang Bo won’t find us either.”

As he spoke, he shamelessly moved closer to Ji Yunshu again.

Ji Yunshu turned her head away and struggled, but to no avail. She could only roll her eyes at him, forcefully holding back the aggrieved tears in her eyes.

All men were like this—once they took off their clothes, every one of them became a beast!

Jingrong was no exception!

What’s more, at this moment, they were in this deep mountain forest.

Even if she screamed her throat raw, no one would necessarily answer.

Jingrong curved his lips, wrinkled his nose, and sniffed at her neck, saying, “Although it’s stained with the smell of muddy water, it still can’t hide that fragrance on your body. It’s really… too tempting.”

Beast!

“Jingrong, let me go.”

“Just now, what did you call me?”

“Let me go.”

“I won’t!”

His tone suddenly became heavier. The playfulness in his eyes dissipated in an instant, replaced by a very sharp and reproachful gaze.

Looking at her without reservation, he said sternly, “You made your own decision to come to Mount Liang, abandoning this prince. Not to mention that to protect you, I was injured. Just now was this prince seeking a little comfort from you. If there’s a next time, I’ll strip off your clothes and throw you onto a red bed to do as this prince pleases.”

Uh!

So this fellow had been harboring such a big grievance in his heart.

That pent-up anger had been building for so long!

However, this method of seeking comfort was too despicable. Had she known, she wouldn’t have gone out to find medicinal herbs. She should have let his wound get infected and fester!

No, no, no!

If something really happened to Jingrong, her conscience wouldn’t be at ease.

She turned her face to the side, tensing her neck.

She said, “Since that’s the case, shouldn’t Your Highness let me go now?”

“Your back and wrist hurt a lot?”

“Mm!” She nodded in agreement. No need to lie—it did hurt terribly.

Jingrong carefully examined her, thought for a moment, and decided to let go.

But—

Suddenly, over a dozen people holding torches rushed in from outside.

The bright red torches instantly illuminated the entire cave like glowing gold, painfully dazzling to the eyes.

“Your Highness!”

Lang Bo’s anxious voice accompanied them.

As the torches gradually extended inward, Lang Bo clearly saw the face-reddening scene before him.

At this moment, he wished he could dig a big hole in the ground and quickly burrow into it like a ground squirrel.

Because—

His own prince, bare-chested, had restrained a slender-bodied “man” against the rock wall. Between the two of them was only paper-thin distance.

If Ji Yunshu had been wearing women’s clothing, that would be one thing, but she was currently wearing men’s clothing, held within Jingrong’s muscular arms.

That posture was truly provocative!

How awkward it must be for others to see!

Presumably, the guards who entered with Lang Bo also had tens of thousands of expletives racing through their minds!

Could it be that their own prince preferred men?

The guards each looked away, afraid that even one more glance would give them styes.

And Ji Yunshu simply wanted to bash her head and die. With her and Jingrong in this position, anyone would have wild thoughts.

She truly felt she had the most severe fever of her entire life.

Her whole body was burning hot!

Yet Jingrong was unhurried. He released Ji Yunshu, bent down to pick up the clothes he’d thrown on the ground one by one, and slowly put them on, completely calm and composed.

But within that composure was also displeasure!

In the middle of the night, they had interrupted his wonderful dream.

Lang Bo bowed his head in apology. “Your Highness, forgive this subordinate. I arrived late to rescue you.”

Jingrong raised his hand, indicating it was fine.

Lang Bo raised his eyes and, looking carefully, saw the wound on Jingrong’s chest. The hand holding his sword involuntarily tightened.

“Your Highness, you’re injured?”

“Minor injury.”

Two words rolled out of Jingrong’s mouth. He immediately asked, “How did you find this place?”

“It was Young Master Li who notified this subordinate. It’s just that this valley’s terrain is truly complex, so this subordinate…”

“Young Master Li?” Jingrong was puzzled.

“Yes, the Young Master Li who followed us all the way from Yuzhou to the capital.”

Only then did Jingrong react. At the time, because the forest was rather dark, he only knew someone was fighting with those black-clad figures. He hadn’t realized that person was that annoying follower.

A sharp gleam rose in his eyes as he looked at Ji Yunshu.

Questioning her, “How was he together with you on Mount Liang!”

Brother, can we focus on the main point?

Right now, shouldn’t the most important thing be to quickly leave this place?

Ji Yunshu turned to the side and casually replied, “Just happened to run into him, that’s all.”

“Just happened to?”

Clearly he didn’t believe it, and there was an undercurrent in his tone!

Ji Yunshu was too lazy to deal with it. Instead, she asked Lang Bo, “Where is Young Master Li? Is he alright?”

Lang Bo replied, “At the time, he was seriously injured. I’ve already ordered people to send him back to his lodgings. By now, he should be fine.”

She nodded.

And didn’t notice Jingrong’s weary eyes glancing at her.

At this moment, Jingrong had put on his undergarments and ordered Lang Bo, “Let’s return to the manor. Put out the fire here, and have people properly protect Master Ji. After all, there are jackals, wolves, tigers and leopards in the forest—don’t let her get carried off.”

“Yes!”

Jingrong asked her again, “Can you walk?”

She nodded.

Jingrong threw his outer garment to her. “The dampness is very heavy at night.”

Saying only this, he walked toward the cave entrance. But after taking two steps, he stopped again, furrowing his tightly knit brows and glancing at Lang Bo.

Lang Bo instantly understood. He stepped forward and discreetly supported him as they walked out of the cave.

In the end, Jingrong was just being stubborn—clearly injured and unable to walk properly, yet not wanting anyone to know.

Ji Yunshu held the outer garment he’d thrown to her, put it on, took a deep breath, and followed.

Along the way, several guards protected her from behind and on both sides, afraid she might fall or bump into something.

After all, if something really happened by accident, the prince would probably slaughter them for his little lover.

So, careful!

Careful!

And more careful!