Chapter 458 A Good Dog Doesn’t Block the Road
The two guards followed his instructions and stepped forward to grab Yun Ran's shoulders.
However, Yun Ran relied on his small stature and agility to dodge it in an instant.
She knew that Ye Jinghua brought a lot of people with him, so after dodging, she turned around and ran away.
Nan Xuan had focused on teaching her Qinggong so that one day even if she couldn't beat the opponent, she would at least be able to outrun him.
Ye Jinghua just watched as the two skilled guards beside him tried to grab Yun Ran. Both guards had clearly grabbed her shoulders, but in the blink of an eye, she ran away.
Ye Jinghua: ???
He frowned and looked in the direction where Yun Ran left. However, in just a short moment, the little girl's figure had disappeared in the crowd.
Rubbing his brows in frustration, Ye Jinghua shouted, "Chase!"
Yun Ran used her Qinggong skills to run very fast, and in a few seconds she left the people chasing her far behind.
She ran forward intently, and saw a young man in a moon-white robe not far ahead. He looked up at her, then jumped onto the roof on tiptoe and chased after her.
Yun Ran was stunned, and then stopped running.
In just a blink of an eye, the man had jumped onto the roof, stretched out his long arms, pulled her into his arms, and hugged her tightly.
Yun Ran buried herself in his arms. She didn't feel anything when she escaped with the Great Witch before, but now, smelling the familiar faint cold fragrance in Ye Jingzhen's arms, she felt her heart beating uncontrollably.
She was running, she was running. It must be because she ran too fast and her breathing was unstable.
Yun Ran said silently.
Only when Ye Jingzhen hugged her warm body did he feel relieved.
He took a deep breath and said, "I knew you wouldn't let them take you away obediently."
"Why don't you go to the capital?" he asked again.
Yun Ran came out of his arms and stood up straight: "I got some information out of the Great Witch. This matter... seems like the Emperor also intervened."
She was afraid that Ye Jingzhen would be sad, so she didn't tell him directly that Ye Cangling and King Nanlin had joined forces to make a deal.
But in fact, Ye Jingzhen had already guessed it when Miao Yi told him to come and save Yun Ran.
He raised an eyebrow and said, "You escaped from the Great Wizard, but instead of running away, you're staying here. Are you planning to seek refuge from that old man Nan Xuan?"
Having his thoughts seen through, Yun Ran didn't want to hide it anymore. He nodded and said softly, "I know you will come after hearing the news, but... I don't want you to come."
Ye Jingzhen's expression was slightly gloomy, because his relationship with Ye Cangling was not good to begin with. If he came to rescue him, Ye Cangling would not vent his anger on King Nanlin, with whom he still wanted to cooperate, nor would he do anything to Yun Ran. He would only put all the blame on him.
Given Ye Cangling's current violent and irritable state, Ye Jingzhen had no doubt that Ye Cangling would probably order someone to drag him out and chop him to pieces in a rage.
But if it really comes to that, it will be the worst outcome. He will have no choice but to seize power and usurp the throne, or even... kill his brother and father to help his eldest brother ascend the throne.
The more Ye Jingzhen thought about it, the uglier his expression became. He turned his head to look at Yun Ran, who was walking beside him with a slight smile on his lips.
The bright sunlight of the morning sun fell on Yun Ran's fair and delicate cheeks, and tiny hairs could be seen, making her look playful and cute.
He knew that if he didn't come today, Yun Ran would be able to escape and would definitely find Xuantian Pavilion and send him a message to let him know that he was safe.
Yun Ran thought too much, all for him, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. He should have protected her himself.
"Oh, by the way, Ye Jinghua's people are here too. We've been talking for a long time, and I think they're about to catch up."
Yun Ran suddenly said, "Brother Xiao Jing, shall we run?"
Ye Jingzhen reached out and pinched the tip of Yun Ran's tender red ear, chuckling: "Don't run, your little brother Jing is a little angry now, let's go over and make him unhappy."
"Okay." Yun Ran immediately smiled with his eyes curved.
The two smiled at each other, Ye Jingzhen held her hand, and the two of them strolled back leisurely, as if they were just out for a stroll and have breakfast.
Gao Ziyang led his troops and followed behind Ye Jingzhen, looking helpless. They rushed over in a hurry and nervously, but ended up watching their master and the little princess walking hand in hand on the street.
Not long after they walked, Ye Jinghua and a group of people came chasing after them.
Wherever they passed, clouds of dust were raised, and many passers-by were frightened and stayed away.
"Your Highness Prince Heshun," Ye Jingzhen pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes slightly. The coldness in his eyes was terrifying. "What a coincidence."
Seeing the two people holding hands, Ye Jinghua's already ugly expression became even uglier: "Little Prince Jing'an."
Ye Jingzhen ignored him and walked straight towards him, holding Yun Ran's hand. When they reached the front, he saw Ye Jinghua and the people he brought blocked the entire street. His thin lips moved slightly.
"Could you please give way, Prince Heshun?"
Ye Jinghua's brows twitched, but he knew that he had already failed and it was impossible for him to compete with Ye Jingzhen for the person in public.
He gritted his teeth, stood still, and gloomily ordered his men: "Make way for Young Prince Jing'an."
He squeezed out this sentence almost word by word.
Although the two have equal status, in fact, Ye Jingzhen is superior to him in both leading troops and personal strength.
Seeing the wide street suddenly opening up before him, Ye Jingzhen seemed to feel happier: "Thank you."
After he finished speaking, he pulled Yun Ran and walked straight forward.
However, the moment he and Ye Jinghua passed by each other, he quickly gave Ye Jinghua a hook punch, hitting Ye Jinghua hard in the face.
This blow was so fast and fierce that it stunned Ye Jinghua.
It was not until the two of them walked a long way away that Ye Jinghua came to his senses.
The left side of his face was swollen and he felt his nose getting hot. He raised his hand to wipe it and found that his hand was covered in blood.
His teeth were chattering, but Ye Jinghua couldn't utter a word. Ye Jingzhen's words were still echoing in his ears.
"Royal brother, there is a very good saying: a good dog does not block the road."
He stared at the direction where Ye Jingzhen and Yun Ran left, his eyes bloodshot and his fists clenched.
On this side, Ye Jingzhen had already taken Yun Ran on the carriage back home.
Yun Ran felt very guilty when she learned that her eldest brother, second brother, third sister and two grandfathers were sending people to look for her everywhere.
"It's all my fault for being too careless and making you worry."
Ye Jingzhen touched her head, his expression indifferent, but his dark eyes were faintly smiling: "It's already very good. Didn't you deal with that great witch? Ranran is very powerful."
Yun Ran pursed his lips and lowered his head: "Not very powerful. Didn't you say that when facing an enemy, you must kill them with one blow and not give them a chance to resist?"
Ye Jingzhen nodded. He had indeed said this to Yun Ran.
Yun Ran sighed: "I'm sorry, Brother Xiao Jing, I really... don't dare to kill anyone."
Ye Jingzhen looked at her serious expression and chuckled, "Silly, who said I have to kill her?"
"Hmm? If we don't kill him, won't he still be able to resist?"
"Just beat him until he can't resist. As long as he's still breathing, he's not dead."
Hearing this, Yun Ran's eyes lit up. Yes, she understood!
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