Chapter 27 Han Yi "Don't be afraid."
Several gangsters sat around a fire, grilling fish and drinking a few glasses of wine. After more than an hour, their faces turned red and their chatter became increasingly unclear.
A drunk person's slow movements may be the best time.
Jiang Yueying carefully stood up and moved to the cave entrance. The criminal watched her approach and threatened her harshly: "Go back quickly! Don't refuse a toast and then drink a penalty!"
Just when they were about to find a rope to tie the man up, Jiang Yueying staggered two steps, fell to the ground with a thud.
Several of them were sober now, their eyes widening as they asked, "What the hell, what the hell? I didn't touch her."
"Don't be scared to death!"
"Bah! What unlucky words!"
One of them reached out and felt her breath. Jiang Yueying deliberately held her breath and pretended to be motionless.
The man was sweating profusely with anxiety: "She's almost out of breath! Hurry up and find a doctor!"
"Where can we find a doctor in this desolate wilderness? Do you have no brains?"
A man in black hurried out of the cave, grabbed his horse, and said, "I'm going down the mountain to bring a doctor over. You keep watch over the good people!"
The horses neighed, stirring up the snowflakes.
The remaining two people were distracted and rummaged through the water bag to feed Jiang Yueying some water.
In a flash, Jiang Yueying took advantage of them lowering their heads, immediately pulled out the torch from the fire, raised the scorching torch and stabbed it hard in their faces!
"Aa ...
The scorching heat of the flames made the two men scream and squeak like wild boars being slaughtered. Jiang Yueying was afraid that they would have the energy to fight back, so she simply raised the torch and poked them hard. Sparks crackled and burned the two men so much that they covered their faces and stabbed around.
"Ahhhhh I'll kill you!"
They screamed in agony and their eyes were burned, so they couldn't care about Jiang Yueying for a moment. Taking this opportunity, she dropped the torch and quickly ran out of the cave and into the forest.
The mountain road was winding and she didn't know the way, so she didn't know when she would be able to run back.
She could only take a gamble, betting that this place was not far from Mingquan Temple and that she could return to the temple before dawn.
The night was pitch black, and the snowflakes beneath her feet had frozen into ice. If she wasn't careful, she would slip. Jiang Yueying stumbled forward, holding onto a tree. When she looked up, she saw the snow was getting heavier.
The cold wind is howling and a blizzard is about to hit.
Jiang Yueying was shivering from the cold, her lips were blue and purple, and her eyelids were almost frozen. She was struggling to stay awake.
His pace became slower and slower, his fingers desperately digging into the bark, his nails mostly worn out, but he continued to move forward holding on to the tree.
Ta-ta-ta!
Suddenly, there was a fierce sound of horse hooves behind her. Jiang Yueying's heart trembled. She turned her head and looked back. The moment she saw the person clearly, she felt like she was falling into an icy cave.
The criminal who went looking for the doctor came back and actually caught up with us!
Jiang Yueying was horrified and her face turned pale in an instant. She could only run forward in a disorderly pace. The cold wind blew on her face and it hurt, but she couldn't stop. However, human legs were no match for horses, and she was soon caught up.
The gangster rode his horse and blocked her way. He immediately dismounted and approached like a demon: "How dare you run? You asked for it!"
His eyes were extremely fierce, and he rushed forward directly——
Jiang Yueying closed her eyes in panic, and her blood froze at this moment.
In an instant, a cold light flashed, and Jiang Yueying fell unexpectedly into a warm embrace. Before she opened her eyes, she smelled a light and familiar ginkgo fragrance.
"Don't be afraid."
The man's voice, so close, was soothing.
Jiang Yueying suddenly opened her eyes and found that the gangster opposite her had his throat cut and fell to the ground. His scarlet blood sprayed red on the white snow, and he was lifeless.
One sword is fatal.
She was still in shock and looked frantically at the person who was hugging her. The person was wearing a sharp black robe with sleeves, and a black gauze hat covered the outside, so her face could not be seen. Her hands were bulging with blue veins, and she was holding a three-foot sword. The hilt of the sword was engraved with the words "Han Yi" in iron and silver.
Could it be the legendary swordsman in cold clothes?
If it was really him, would he be saved?
The swordsman carried her onto his horse without saying a word and rode back to the cave. At the entrance of the cave, two people with disfigured faces were still flying around like headless flies.
Jiang Yueying was still pale, and she turned her head tremblingly to look at the man behind her.
He dismounted, drew his sword, and slashed the necks of the two men cleanly and efficiently. He then dragged the bodies into the snow and discarded them carelessly.
Although she had seen many deaths in the cold palace, Jiang Yueying still couldn't control her palpitations when watching the murder at such a close distance.
She tried to overcome her fear and slowly stepped forward: "Thank you for saving me, young man."
The swordsman said in a low voice, "It's just a small favor, don't worry about it."
He stood in the wind and snow, with broken pearls floating on the eaves of his hat and sliding down his slender shoulders. The black and white intertwined and reflected each other, making his temperament even sharper.
Jiang Yueying couldn't describe that temperament, so she temporarily attributed it to chivalry.
No wonder the people of Kyoto competed to spread the praises of the Hanyi Swordsman. This man punished evildoers and did not ask for any reward. He was indeed worthy of the word knight.
Standing next to him, I inexplicably felt at ease.
Jiang Yueying hesitated for a moment and said, "Young man, could you escort me back to Mingquan Temple? I'll give you any reward you ask for."
"A snowstorm has arrived. It's very dangerous to go down the mountain now," the swordsman said cautiously, glancing at the dark sky. "We must wait until the snowstorm passes."
Hearing this, Jiang Yueying's body was shaky and her face was full of fear.
If I guessed correctly, the Fourth Prince's wife would have arrived at her door early with a group of people, waiting to catch her in the act. By the time the wind and snow subsided, it would probably be too late to go back...
How should I explain why I didn’t come home all night?
However, walking on mountain roads in the snow can be life-threatening.
Caught in such a dilemma, is her reputation ruined?
Jiang Yueying's legs were stiff and she stood there in a daze. The north wind was howling and the cold snow was pressing down, freezing her in place.
The swordsman in cold clothes pushed her into the cave to avoid the wind and snow.
The snow was falling harder and harder. Even when hiding in the cave, one could hear the sound of the wind like the howling of wolves. Several trees not far away were bent down until they could no longer support themselves and broke with a loud bang.
The sky and the earth changed color, and snow was collapsing.
Jiang Yueying's heart sank.
The man walked to the fire and relit the firewood with a tinder. The bright flames illuminated the cave, bringing a little warmth.
The orange flames sparked and made a crackling sound.
But the wind and snow were too strong. Jiang Yueying had lost her fox fur when she was captured. Now she was wearing thin clothes and was still shivering as she leaned against the fire.
Jiang Yueying sat by the fire and rubbed her hands. Thinking of her future situation, her eyes turned red and she almost cried.
Chastity is so important to a woman. Even if Qin Wangyou's plan was exposed, who could believe that she was kidnapped by criminals for a night and still be innocent?
She was already in a difficult situation in Beiliang, and now it has become even worse.
How would Xie Yuting view me...
The more Jiang Yueying thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt. She could only helplessly hug her arms, bury her head in her knees, and sniffle silently.
She had already accepted her fate, prepared to impersonate Princess Anyi for the rest of her life, bearing the risk of being deposed at any moment, yet why did hardships continue to come one after another? Did even Heaven think she was easy to bully?
I want to cry. It’s the first time I feel so wronged after coming to the strange Liang State for so long.
Jiang Yueying shrank her shoulders, like a crumbling osmanthus branch, and the hairpin on her head trembled and fell to the ground with a thud.
A thick black cloak fell from the sky and covered her shoulders, enveloping her with the elegant scent of ginkgo.
The cold and astringent fragrance was very familiar, and made her think of another person.
Jiang Yueying looked at the man. He was sitting on a rock beside the fire, wearing an airtight hat. His expression was invisible. His dark shadow fell on the wall of the cave, forming a clear and sharp outline.
The other party said simply: "Put it on."
Jiang Yueying's frightened mind slowly turned, and she finally realized that it was not appropriate for men and women to touch each other. She threw the cloak back as if throwing away a hot potato.
"I...I'm already married, so I'm afraid it's not convenient."
Regardless of whether she is married or not, a woman cannot wear clothes belonging to a different man. If this gets out, who knows how much trouble it will cause. Moreover, she is the Crown Princess of Northern Liang, and there are countless eyes watching her. She must be careful with her words and actions and must not knowingly commit a crime.
Even if this swordsman is a good person and doesn't know her true identity, he can't overstep the line.
"You're almost freezing to death, and you still care about the difference between men and women?" The swordsman's tone turned cold.
"But……"
The swordsman interrupted directly: "This matter is known to heaven and earth, you know it and I know it. I will never spread it, let alone destroy your innocence."
He added: "If you freeze to death here, others will be happy."
Jiang Yueying lowered her head and thought. The other party was right. If she really died, countless people would applaud and cheer. How could she let the evil people get what they wanted?
The cloak was thrown back again, but this time Jiang Yueying did not let go. She wrapped the cloak tightly around herself and rolled herself into a small ball.
She showed a pair of watery eyes: "Thank you..."
The man lowered his head, holding a wooden stick, poking the firewood to make it burn more vigorously. His Hanyi sword stood upright beside him, reflecting the light.
Jiang Yueying looked at the other person from top to bottom, her eyes falling on the other person's tight waist and the equally thin black robe.
A few wisps of wind slipped in through the cave entrance, blowing the edges of the robe, making a rustling sound.
This robe doesn't look very thick. Is it really warm?
I was thinking about it and asked unconsciously: "Are you cold?"
She would feel very guilty if the other person caught a cold because he gave her the cloak.
"I am a martial artist, and I have a strong physique."
Jiang Yueying knew that the other party said this on purpose. How could it not be cold at all with such strong wind and snow... If she had the chance in the future, she would definitely repay him for saving her life.
The two fell silent, and the cave was filled with smoke, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.
Looking up at the overwhelming snow and wind outside, Jiang Yueying felt upset and didn't know when she could go back. And Pu Ling... was left in the snow, she hoped she wouldn't get frozen. She hoped Qingge could find her soon.
She rubbed her brows and stole a glance at the swordsman in cold clothes. For some reason, she felt that this man was quite familiar to her, especially the way he wore a conical hat.
I don’t know what the legendary knight looks like.
After an unknown amount of time, the wind and snow outside gradually weakened. The swordsman stood up, extinguished the fire, and told Jiang Yueying that they could set off now.
The scenery in the distance is bleak and dark, and the white snow stretches as far as the eye can see, so clean that it is disturbing.
Jiang Yueying took the initiative to come to the front of the horse, grabbed the reins with both hands, stepped on the stirrups, and tried to climb up by herself.
However, after trying for a long time, he still couldn't get on it, and his eyes turned red with anxiety.
She bit her lip, somewhat unwillingly.
The swordsman was silent for a moment, then stepped forward and said, "I'll carry you up."
Before Jiang Yueying could answer, she was easily carried onto the horse's back. A large palm was placed on her waist. In the snow and ice, the temperature of the palm was extremely hot.
Don’t people in the underworld know how to avoid suspicion?
She quickly sat up straight, trying to keep some distance from the man behind her.
"You take me for a monster?" The swordsman couldn't help laughing.
"I'm sorry, I don't mean to dislike you," Jiang Yueying whispered, "My husband will be angry if you get too close to other men."
In desperation, he could only use Xie Yuting as an excuse.
Hearing this, the man paused and asked with interest: "What kind of person is your husband?"
This person is quite curious.
Jiang Yueying took a deep breath and told the truth: "He is an uneducated and unskillful playboy..."
"Is he good to you?"
“…”
Jiang Yueying remained silent, unsure how to respond. Was Xie Yuting good to her? He was probably quite good, not humiliating her just because she was the Princess of Jiang. At most, he teased her verbally, which was innocuous. He even cured her frostbite...
Just as she was about to speak, the horse suddenly neighed and broke into a gallop, splashing snow all over the ground. The man behind her half-armed her waist and spoke in her ear.
His voice was somewhat playful: "Since your husband treats you badly, why don't you elope with me?"
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