After a pause, Qi Yunxiao ordered Chen San with a stern face: "Remember this, if this gold is lost, I can seek compensation from the King of Great Xia, after all, this is on his territory."

"But if you're gone, even if he can replace you with men, will I be able to use them?"

Chen San: "..."

It seems... to make some sense?

"So, if you really can't hold out, then save your lives first. I won't punish you for it."

After thinking for a moment, Qi Yunxiao added, "If it requires you to risk your lives, I will let you know."

Chen San was finally relieved: "Here you go!"

Having just gone through a fierce battle, everyone was exhausted. Chen San divided everyone into shifts. Those who wanted to sleep slept on the ground in the yard, while those on duty scattered around the area.

Qi Yunxiao returned to the room, and Shen Qingyu peeked out from under the covers with one of her slender arms: "Go to sleep! It's tiring."

After a day of riding in the carriage, the swaying and bumping made Shen Qingyu feel sore all over.

But riding a horse is not easy either.

In short, traveling in ancient times was a physically demanding task!

Qi Yunxiao's heart fluttered as he watched Shen Qingyu's fair arms swaying, and he quickly pulled her arms back, saying, "Don't let them out, be careful not to catch a cold."

Shen Qingyu didn't believe it: "What nonsense are you talking about? It's so hot here, how could you possibly catch a cold?"

The further south you go, the hotter it gets.

When we were in the capital of Daqi, it was still a bit chilly, but as we traveled south, it was no longer chilly anywhere.

Helpless, Qi Yunxiao leaned close to Shen Qingyu's ear and said, "Grandma, I'm afraid you'll seduce me..."

With so many people guarding outside, Qi Yunxiao felt it would be a loss to let them hear the commotion!

Shen Qingyu smiled and said, "Then you'll just have to bear with it."

Qi Yunxiao: "!!!"

The young lady did it on purpose!

She was certain that it wasn't convenient for him to do anything to her right now, so she deliberately seduced him, making him see her but not be able to have her!

This is bullying!

Qi Yunxiao, as if in revenge, flipped over and kissed the young lady fiercely, making her dizzy and disoriented before stopping!

Releasing Shen Qingyu, Qi Yunxiao rolled over to the side and said fiercely, "I'll teach you to tease me on purpose! Nobody else will get away with this!"

Shen Qingyu's breathing was indeed erratic. She calmed herself down and, thinking about the chaotic battle outside tonight, decided not to tease him anymore and went to sleep obediently.

As soon as it was light, Qi Yunxiao and his group set off again.

When they passed the canyon ahead, Qi Yunxiao sent his guards to check it out.

The Dragon Guards reached the top of the canyon and, finding nothing amiss, cautiously made their way inside.

As the group entered the center of the canyon, many people suddenly emerged from both sides of the canyon, clearly having been lying in ambush at both ends beforehand.

Qi Yunxiao seemed to have anticipated this, and roared, "Protect the princess with all your might and retreat!"

Chen San understood: He was willing to risk his life for the princess's safety, but gold was not as valuable as the princess's life, so protecting the princess was the priority.

Chen San made two hand gestures, and the Dragon Guards quickly surrounded Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao, retreating to the other side.

The caravan loaded with gold was simply abandoned!

Seeing everyone flee in a panic, the man in black was dumbfounded: What does this mean? They don't want the gold anymore? They're just running away?

But regardless, their goal was gold, so everyone headed towards the carriage convoy.

A moment later, the first box was opened, and the petite and exquisite leader, Mu Ruxue, was dumbfounded when she saw the stones inside: "How is this possible?"

The other assassins were also dumbfounded, and they all opened all the boxes and even poured out the stones.

Collective silence: All the boxes contained only stones!

Not even an ounce of gold!

Mu Ruxue's brows furrowed into a knot as she finally understood why these people had completely ignored the boxes and carriages and simply ran off.

Because they all knew that these boxes didn't contain gold!

But if that's the case, why did they fight so desperately to kill their own assassins last night?!

Furthermore, the bank notes of the Great Xia and Great Qi are not accepted. If they did not bring in gold, how would they buy grain?

After thinking for a moment, Mu Ruxue's expression changed drastically: Could it be that they are using a feint to cover up their true intentions while secretly plotting against each other?

Besides this group of carriages openly carrying stones into the Great Xia to mislead people, could there be another group secretly taking gold to the capital?

Without further ado, Mu Ruxue waved her hand: "Withdraw!"

The assassins retreated in a panic, abandoning the carriages and horses—they were of no interest to them and risked giving themselves away.

At the top of the canyon, the Dragon Guards who had been on guard duty did not leave. Instead, two of them, who had the best tracking abilities, quietly followed them.

Qi Yunxiao's men received a signal from the people at the top of the canyon and went back to load the carriages, boxes, and stones back into the canyon.

Chen San looked at him with admiration: "Sir, you are really amazing! You actually managed to secretly replace the gold with stones."

Qi Yunxiao gave a profound look: "Hmm."

"Then where shall we retrieve the gold?"

Qi Yunxiao had a mysterious expression on his face: "No rush, we just need to head towards the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom."

Chen San suddenly realized: "Openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Qi Yunxiao: "..."

That's fine if you want to think that way.

So the group, pulling a cartload of stones, happily set off again.

A few days later, the group happily entered the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The Imperial Guards escorted the carriage procession into the Honglu Temple's Sifang Pavilion with vigilance, Qi Yunxiao went to the Imperial Palace, and Shen Qingyu went shopping again.

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