Chapter 482 Promise

After passing through the back door, Su Ying saw Wei Zhongming in the prison van at a glance.

He looked much thinner, his face was gray, and he looked like a death row prisoner.

Hearing the noise, Wei Zhongming looked at Su Ying expectantly, "Madam..."

Su Ying jumped onto the horse swiftly, "Does it feel uncomfortable?"

"Your subordinate deserves death..."

"Just know that you deserve to die."

Wei Zhongming didn't dare to say anything.

The two men mounted their horses and rode away.

The town is not far from the post station, and because it is also close to the capital, Xiao Jin is not unfamiliar with this section of the road.

The two rode their horses all the way and arrived at the town before dark.

This is a big town, and even after sunset there are still many people walking on the street.

After entering the town, the two men dismounted and walked on the street, leading the horses.

"What do you want to buy?"

"They like small animals. Let's go to the livestock stall and take a look."

"good."

Both of them had changed their faces and were wearing the most ordinary coarse cloth clothes. Walking on the street, they looked like an ordinary couple.

Xiao Jin took Su Ying's hand, asked where the livestock stall was, and then slowly led her towards that direction.

When Su Ying saw street vendors hawking their wares on the road, she would go over to take a look and bring something back for Mother Zhao and Bai Shuang.

"My dear, this flower is the most fashionable in Beijing. If you like it, I will sell it to you for five cents a piece."

Compared to the jewelry in the palace, these head flowers were not really good, but Su Ying thought they were quite unique so she picked out a few, and Xiao Jin followed her to pay.

"Stir-fried sugar chestnuts. Hot sugar-fried chestnuts."

As soon as Su Ying bought the flower, she smelled the aroma of food. She hadn’t been able to eat properly for a while. Now that she was closer to the capital, she felt relaxed and in a good mood.

"Give me a pack."

"Okay, little lady, you have it."

Xiao Jin looked at Su Ying peeling chestnuts and eating them with satisfaction, and a doting smile appeared on the corner of his lips, "How much?"

"Sir, fifteen cents."

After paying the money, Xiao Jin bought Su Ying a few strings of candied haws and some fresh pastries.

"Try it?"

A steaming, orange sugar-roasted chestnut was brought to my lips.

Xiao Jin lowered his head slightly, opened his mouth and ate it.

The chestnuts were sticky and sweet, warming his heart from between his lips and teeth.

After walking and strolling along the way, the two finally arrived at the livestock stall. Su Ying stuffed all the things she bought on the road into Xiao Jin's arms.

"Wait for me here, I'll be back soon."

Xiao Jin frowned slightly and wanted to refuse. He didn't want to be separated from her for a moment!

Su Ying said, "These are all food. It's too smelly in there. One quarter of an hour. If I don't come out in one quarter of an hour, you can go in again."

"I'll accompany you."

"No."

In the end, Xiao Jin could only compromise, "Half a quarter of an hour."

"good."

Su Ying walked towards the livestock stall without looking back. She wanted to find a hidden place to enter the space and get the two little wolves out.

Fortunately, it was already dark and there were not many people in the stall. She found a low wall and walked in. When she came out, she had two little wolf cubs in her hands.

The little wolf cubs had been trapped in space for so long that they were somewhat wary when they suddenly appeared outside, especially since the smell of livestock all around them made their hair stand on end.

Su Ying patted them soothingly, "Don't be afraid, let's go and take you to eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks."

When she walked out, Su Ying saw Xiao Jin standing outside the door.

Even the most ordinary coarse cloth clothes could not conceal his noble aura.

"Wolf?" Xiao Jin was surprised when he saw the animal she led out.

Su Ying nodded, "I bought them from an uncle from the northwest. They are still young and should be good enough to keep. I took them back and gave them to Ji'er and the others."

Before, when they were in Tiankui City, the two little guys got along well with the Wolf King's group of wolves. They were very reluctant to leave them when they returned to Chu State. They would not be able to see those dogs for a short time, so they gave the two little ones to them to raise well.

"good."

Xiao Jin put all the things on the horse's back and walked forward to hold her hand.

He didn't care what Su Ying brought back, he only cared about her.

"Are you hungry? Do you want to eat here and then go back, or go back and eat later?"

The post station had already received the news in advance and had prepared everything that needed to be prepared. If we didn't go back, the prepared things would be wasted.

Anyway, the purpose of coming out has been achieved, so there is no need to stay here any longer.

"Go back."

"good."

Su Ying bought two larger baskets, put the two little wolves in them and tied them to the horse's back. Just as she was about to climb onto the horse, she was stopped by Xiao Jin.

"Sit here."

Su Ying thought Xiao Jin wanted to let her ride his horse, "You want to walk?"

Xiao Jin's eyelids twitched. He asked her to get on the horse first, and then sat behind her swiftly.

The saddle was limited in width, and Xiao Jin was almost pressed against Su Ying's back. Even though the two had had close contact countless times, her heartbeat would still inexplicably accelerate when she felt his breath invading her.

"If you feel tired, lean on me." Xiao Jin put his hands around her, grabbed the reins and squeezed the horse's belly, and the horse walked briskly.

Since they couldn't enter Beijing tonight, there was no need for them to rush back.

From the darkening sky to the dense nebulae, Su Ying leaned in Xiao Jin's arms, feeling his strong heartbeat and looking at the shining nebulae in the sky, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

After returning to Beijing, they don’t know how many things are waiting for them.

"Xiao Jin."

"kindness."

"If one day, I am no longer here..."

Xiao Jin's hands around her suddenly tightened, and even his heartbeat quickened. The fear of losing her came over him again, almost making him lose control.

"Won't!"

She stroked his tense hands soothingly, "I mean if."

"No ifs! Su Ying, I don't want to think about these damn ifs!"

"Okay, then don't think about it, but no matter what happens, don't humiliate yourself. At least you have to promise me this."

Xiao Jin lowered his head and put his face against hers, feeling her warmth. His flustered heartbeat gradually calmed down. "Okay, I promise you, but you have to promise me that no matter what happens, you must protect yourself. This is your husband, and I hope you will give him a promise."

"Okay, I promise you too."

Xiao Jin hugged her tightly and kissed her on the cheek, "I will arrange the affairs of Chu as soon as possible, give me some time."

"What? You don't want to be the emperor anymore? Don't be willful. It's not easy to get off once you're on this pirate ship." If Xiao Jin was not the monarch, no matter who was on the throne, he would be the most terrifying threat to that person. Even if people were relieved at the beginning, people's hearts would change over time. So she did not agree with Xiao Jin to resign at this time.

"No, I can't let you take risks."

"Don't worry, don't be anxious. No matter what you do, I will be with you, Xiao Jin. This is my promise to you."

"Then you must keep your promise, otherwise..."

Su Ying asked with amusement: "What else?"

"Otherwise...I will make you cry and beg for mercy at night."

Su Ying chuckled, turned around quickly, put her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips, "Who knows who will cry!"

(End of this chapter)