Zhao Qinghe was surprised to see Bai Hetang blocking the carriage.

"Dr. Bai can actually ride a horse? Are you seeing me off?"

Zhao Qinghe's focus is indeed unique.

Upon hearing her question, Bai Hetang's anxious feelings about pursuing Zhao Qinghe instantly calmed down.

"In Miss Zhao's eyes, am I really that incompetent? What's so difficult about riding a horse? Not only can I ride a horse, but I'm also a very good rider."

Miss Zhao, on the other hand, everyone says that she is a woman who is just as capable as any man. She was able to ride a tiger when she went to the capital. How come she took a carriage when she left the capital?

Is it to cause a sensation?

Zhao Qinghe nodded, "This is the Dr. Bai I know, with a sharp tongue. Otherwise, I would have thought you were chasing after me on horseback because you had taken a liking to me."

Bai Hetang blushed instantly, his face turning red all the way to the roots of his neck, after Zhao Qinghe so bluntly pointed out his thoughts.

"How did Miss Zhao know my thoughts? Could it be that Miss Zhao has feelings for me?"

Bai Hetang clearly didn't think that way, but the words that came out of his mouth were so offensive.

This is because he's gotten used to arguing with Zhao Qinghe, and he just can't watch his mouth.

Zhao Qinghe was speechless. "Doctor Bai, if you have something to say, say it. If you don't, don't block my carriage."

I need to go back to my hometown.

Time waits for no one; delaying the journey could mean spending the night in the wilderness.

Bai Hetang then realized what kind of situation this was.

They've already chased us all this way; we can't back down now.

Expressing his feelings is half the battle won. If he doesn't, he might regret it for the rest of his life.

He dismounted, walked to Zhao Qinghe's carriage, and handed her a box.

"I am Miss Xinyue, and this is all my wealth."

If you don't dislike me, Miss, could you please give me another chance?

I am willing to travel with you, Miss, through this land and serve as your protector.

"If you find me acceptable, Miss, may I ask to marry you?"

Zhao Qinghe never expected that Bai Hetang would have such inappropriate feelings for her.

Her brows furrowed almost into a knot. Based on her usual interactions with Bai Hetang, she simply couldn't believe that the box could contain money or similar items.

"Dr. Bai, this is not a joke. Although I don't plan to get married, I still care about my reputation."

Could it be that Doctor Bai, harboring resentment because I have repeatedly poisoned him, intends to use the guise of marriage to bring me into his home so he can manipulate me at will?

Zhao Qinghe's idea wasn't because she was dark-hearted, but because she had seen too many dark things.

As a doctor, when treating patients, I always encounter all sorts of patients.

Even though she doesn't like to pry into other people's privacy, she always manages to catch a glimpse of the whole picture unintentionally.

Bai Hetang's face turned even redder with anger at Zhao Qinghe. He raised his finger and swore an oath to the heavens.

"My love for Zhao Qinghe is my true heart. If I were to betray her, I would be struck by lightning and never be reincarnated."

The oath was made so suddenly that Zhao Qinghe didn't even have time to stop it.

Just as Bai Hetang finished making his oath, a thunderclap indeed resounded in the sky. However, the thunderbolt did not strike down.

Zhao Qinghe sighed, "Hey, you idiot, do you know that Heaven has already heard your vow? You can't just make a vow like that."

Now, it's too late for you to take it back.

If you want to save your life, you'd better treat me twice as well.

Are you sure that box contains all your wealth? There aren't any traps or poison inside, are there? If there are, confess now, or the lightning won't spare you.