"Run!"
Jiang Lingtian quickly harnessed the horse to the carriage.
Yuan Bao'er helped Chen Jin'er into the carriage, and Luo Feiyan drew the soft sword from her waist.
Despite their quick movements, the other side arrived too fast, and in the blink of an eye, they and their car were completely surrounded.
They held weapons, staring at Chen Jin'er and her group with predatory grins on their faces.
The one leading the group was none other than the manager of the post station.
Even the doorman, who greets everyone with a smile during the day, is now holding a knife, his smile chilling.
"Heh, so it's a shady business!"
Chen Jin'er's lips curled up, revealing a disdainful sneer.
I thought that a public institution like a rest stop would be safe and secure, but I never expected that they would resort to such despicable tactics.
The innkeeper, however, was unimpressed. "Heh heh, if you're from Shu County, then we're naturally an inn. But if you're from outside... well, that depends on who you are."
"To disrespect the Prefect is to be an enemy of the entire Shu Commandery!"
Chen Jin'er's face darkened. It seemed that Fei Yan's words yesterday had caught their attention. She just hadn't expected them to be so bold!
How is this any different from bandits?
Luo Feiyan understood as well, and with her longsword in hand, she shouted, "Do you have no respect for the law?!"
"The law?"
The person in charge seemed to have heard a hilarious joke, "Hahaha, the emperor is far away, and in Shu County, the prefect is the law! It's your fault for not only impersonating the prefect's relatives but also daring to disrespect him!"
How can you be sure we're not imposters?
Chen Jin'er asked the question that was puzzling.
Given the manager's level of loyalty, he certainly wouldn't dare to take action unless he was 100% certain they were impersonating him.
Could it be that their whereabouts have been exposed?
"We have our own methods!"
The person in charge didn't answer, but waved his hand and said, "Take it down!"
Luo Feiyan immediately stepped forward, whispering to Jiang Lingtian, "You take them and go first, I'll cover the rear!"
The words had barely left his lips when, without giving Jiang Lingtian any time to respond, he shot out like an arrow, moving with lightning speed, and instantly engaged in combat with the steward.
Jiang Lingtian tightened his grip on the reins—
Before he could rush out of the post station, he heard Luo Feiyan exclaim in surprise. He turned around abruptly and saw the blood on her arm. His mind went blank for a moment before he could react.
The person had already rushed over and stood in front of her.
Before my eyes—
A knife was thrust straight at me!
All I could hear was her frantic scream, "Get out of the way—"
Dodge?
How could he possibly dodge it?
He was so lucky to have taken the knife for her!
From birth, he was inferior to others in status and talent. He was blind and incompetent, unable to recognize people. He should have hidden in a dark corner and died quietly.
But--
Jiaojiao opened a door for him, and as he walked out, he met her, a woman more radiant than the scorching sun.
He would be willing to die for her.
Jiang Lingtian was like a moth drawn to the flame that belonged to him.
Pfft—
It is the sound of a knife piercing skin, and also the sound of a moth burning.
The next second—
Luo Feiyan, like a nimble swift, wrapped her arms around his waist, rolled on the spot, and dodged the oncoming swords and spears.
At this critical moment—
A group of figures rushed towards this place like a whirlwind! In the blink of an eye, they rushed forward and engaged in a fierce battle with the innkeeper.
"It's you! Chief Escort Wan—you're actually in cahoots with them! Whose side are you on?!"
The figure of that person was revealed in the moonlight.
It was none other than Chief Escort Wan of the Wanjin Escort Agency.
The broadswords clashed fiercely as Chief Escort Wan shouted, "You obey orders to kill, I obey orders to save. A battle is inevitable. Come on! Let me see what you've got!"
The two quickly started fighting.
Another member of the escort agency leaped onto the carriage and pulled on the reins, shouting, "Madam, hold on tight!"
Luo Feiyan wrapped her arms around Jiang Lingtian's waist and leaped into the car.
The carriage sped off, racing along the road.
Inside the carriage.
Jiang Lingtian stared blankly at the anxious Luo Feiyan, "I...I'm sorry..."
"?"
Luo Feiyan was stunned and didn't react.
When Chen Jin'er saw the blood spreading across Jiang Lingtian's chest, she leaned against the car wall, her face turning pale.
Yuan Bao'er frantically rummaged through the package for medicine to treat her injuries.
"...Does it hurt?"
Jiang Lingtian's gaze fell on her bloodstained arm.
I'm sorry, I couldn't protect her.
In a daze, Jiang Lingtian's consciousness drifted to a wedding hall decorated in red. The couple bowed to each other, and the bride's veil fell down, revealing a remarkably beautiful face—
It's her!
As the veil fell, the groom opposite her suddenly turned grim, a hint of violence flickering in his eyes.
Jiang Lingtian felt he might be dying, so his soul left his body and he saw the future. A strong feeling made him unable to control himself and say, "He...he is not good enough for you. You—you should not marry him."
Luo Feiyan was taken aback again.
Him? Who? Oh, that top scholar?
"I don't want to marry him. With my personality, who could stand me? I..."
"No--"
Jiang Lingtian suddenly raised his voice, "You are the best woman in the world! You don't know... how good you are..."
"..."
Luo Feiyan finally... realized what was happening, mainly because Jiang Lingtian's gaze was too intense.
The hot Chen Jin'er and Yuan Bao'er turned away, pretending not to see or hear.
Luo Feiyan's mind flashed back to the figure that had repeatedly stood in front of her along the way, the figure that had pulled her away to escape, and just now... the figure that had risked everything to shield her from a knife.
Luo Feiyan's senses of love... have been awakened.
As the daughter of a military family, she's finally come to her senses and naturally won't hide anything. "You like me?"
Jiang Lingtian's breath hitched, and he nodded.
That's the result of the body moving faster than the brain.
"So when are you going to propose marriage?"
"Should I marry you or you marry me? I'm fine with marrying you, but one of our children has to take my surname!"
"Ideally, the house should be near the General's Mansion. We can stay at the General's Mansion on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and stay at our own home on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. It will also be convenient to move around during holidays and New Year's!"
Jiang Lingtian's mind went blank, only her voice remained, and his chest pounded so hard it felt like it was about to burst out of his chest.
Is this a final burst of energy before death?
If a final burst of lucidity could fulfill his deepest desires, he would rather die the very next second.
Let this moment become his last memory.
After Luo Feiyan finished her tirade, she noticed Jiang Lingtian was lost in thought. Her expression changed, and disregarding his injuries, she grabbed his collar and hissed, "You don't want to marry me?!"
Jiang Lingtian instantly regained consciousness.
No...it's not a dream?!
Seeing the woman's face about to erupt in anger, he lowered his head as if possessed and kissed her lips.
I can die without regrets.
I don't know how much time has passed.
The carriage stopped abruptly, and the people inside swayed and separated, their faces redder than blood.
Chen Jin'er smiled and handed over the wound medicine, "Indeed, love can cure all ills, so I probably won't need this wound medicine anymore..."
"That won't do! Even though we dodged quickly and it's just a superficial injury, his skin is fair and delicate, and a scar wouldn't look good!"
Luo Feiyan snatched the wound medicine and pinned Jiang Lingtian down.
"No--"
"Sizzle—"
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