"Once we get there, my men will immediately report the latest news to you."

Mo Junxing nodded.

"Keep a close eye on what's happening in Dacheng. Be vigilant. Shen Hechuan isn't stupid; he's not so easy to deal with."

"yes."

As Mo Junxing spoke, he reached out and opened the carriage door. Just as he was about to go in, he suddenly remembered something, and his cool gaze fell on Han Sheng.

Han Sheng immediately understood what was going on, and lowered his eyes to say, "Your Majesty, please rest well. Your men will go and guard you from behind."

As he spoke, he leaped onto the horse behind the carriage.

After Han Sheng left.

Mo Junxing opened the carriage door, letting the incense waft inside, before stepping inside.

The carriage remained completely dark.

Mo Junxing, who was used to darkness, unusually lit a tinderbox.

The faint light instantly illuminated the space inside the carriage and also lit up Gu Jingchun's sleeping face.

Mo Junxing leaned down slightly, carefully examining Gu Jingchun's face by the warm firelight, as if he were comparing every feature of her face with the Gu Jingchun in his memory, and imprinting it deeply in his mind.

******

When Gu Jingchun woke up the next day, it was already broad daylight.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw Mo Junxing sitting to one side, quietly wiping the sword in his hand.

She instinctively tensed up for a moment, then calmly turned her head away, preparing to continue pretending to be asleep.

Mo Junxing, however, did not intend to let her play dead. He said directly, "Get up. If you don't get up, I can't guarantee that the sword in my hand won't accidentally stab you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun had no choice but to pretend to have just woken up, stretching before slowly getting up.

Mo Junxing glanced at her indifferently, snorted coldly, and continued wiping the sword in his hand.

Gu Jingchun didn't know why, even though he had taken a nap, he felt even weaker than he had the day before.

Just sitting up made her gasp for breath.

This unusual situation immediately made Gu Jingchun look at Mo Junxing.

Mo Junxing continued wiping the sword, but a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"No doubt about it."

"I gave you cartilage powder again."

"That way, we can make sure you can't escape."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun felt all the blood rush to his head and immediately shouted angrily.

"Mo Junxing, what kind of gentleman are you, giving me this kind of stuff? If you're so capable, then fight me fair and square. If I really run away, then that'll be a test of my abilities."

After Gu Jingchun finished speaking, Mo Junxing finally took his eyes off his sword and focused on Gu Jingchun.

"What action of mine gave you such a misconception that you think I am a gentleman?"

As he spoke, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, revealing a handsome smile.

However, the smile didn't reach his eyes; it carried a deep chill.

"A duel with you?"

Am I stupid?

"They're practically giving you a chance to escape."

Mo Junxing's eyes were like melting ice and snow, cold yet carrying a hint of mist.

"Gu Jingchun, you don't need to waste your energy."

"I won't give you any chance to escape."

Hearing this, Gu Jingchun's anger intensified, and just as she was about to scold him again...

Her stomach, however, made a series of "rumbling" sounds.

The sound made Mo Junxing freeze, and his gaze fell on Gu Jingchun's stomach.

Gu Jingchun pursed his lips and spoke frankly.

I'm hungry.

She hasn't eaten anything since she woke up, so it's no wonder her stomach is protesting.

Mo Junxing paused for a moment before putting away the sword in his hand.

Then he took out a plate of snacks from the compartment of the carriage.

"Eat."

Gu Jingchun, however, leaned against the arm of the car, showing little interest and unwilling to move.

"I can't move."

Mo Junxing raised an eyebrow and picked up one of the pieces.

"In that case, how about I feed you myself?"

Gu Jingchun dared not let the ice sculpture feed her, so she quickly reached out and took the pastries from its hand.

"I'll do it myself."

Mo Junxing's hand paused in mid-air, as if the soft touch of Gu Jingchun's fingertips still lingered on his fingers.

Seeing that Gu Jingchun had already eaten the pastry in his hand, he put his hand down and spoke softly.

"Make do with this for now. You can have a hot meal when we get to the post station."

Gu Jingchun nodded, but his mind was racing.

It seems she was right; they arrived at the post station very quickly.

Once she reaches the post station, she will surely find a way to leave.

Gu Jingchun was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didn't notice that Mo Junxing's hand was already quietly placed over her heart.

It seems that this can slow down the rate of my heartbeat.

After finishing the box of pastries, Gu Jingchun resumed his days of lying around like a salted fish.

She didn't know how long she had been lying there, only that she felt like all the bones in her body were about to fall apart.

This caused Gu Jingchun to keep turning over.

Just as Gu Jingchun was turning over for what seemed like the umpteenth time, Mo Junxing spoke.

"Want to use the restroom again?"

Gu Jingchun: ...

A moment later, Gu Jingchun was carried off the carriage by Mo Junxing.

Almost the same distance.

Mo Junxing turned his back.

Gu Jingchun hid behind a tree and quickly crouched down.

However, this time Gu Jingchun did not leave any marks on the stone.

Instead, she removed the hairpin again and carved a symbol on the tree trunk.

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