Zheng Quchi thought he had changed so much over the years that he didn't recognize her, but he didn't expect that she was playing hard to get. Times have changed, people's hearts are no longer what they used to be, and she was really good at playing tricks.
She had imagined what it would be like for the two of them to meet—first of all, they would definitely feel strange and distant, since they had spent far less time together than they had apart.
Furthermore, when they speak, they will first try to probe and pull at each other, because there is still an old grudge between them that has not been settled.
Finally, they discussed some important matters in a serious manner, which was the ultimate purpose of her trip.
But to her surprise, he completely deviated from the expected pattern and caught her off guard.
And in front of so many people... so many people...
Zheng Quchi immediately came to her senses. They were now in the relationship of a prince and his wife. How could they be so improper as to hug and kiss in public?
She quickly pried his arms off, gritting her teeth as she said, "Hey, Yu, Yuan Xingzhou, let go of me! Everyone's watching! Have you forgotten what our relationship is now?"
What's the relationship?
Seeing her resist, Yuwen Sheng very gentlemanly let go of her, quite unlike his previous forceful and uncontrollable actions.
Perhaps it was a disguise, or perhaps it was restraint, but his face rippled like waves, revealing a calm and composed smile.
"Watch your tone. I have nothing to do with you now."
She looked at him with a stubborn and earnest gaze.
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Sheng's expression changed for a moment, but quickly, the corner of his dark eyes narrowed, and he smiled, saying, "You traveled thousands of miles to this desolate, war-torn land, not for me?"
Zheng Quchi did not argue with him, but instead respectfully stepped back and bowed to him, saying, "Yuwen Zheng greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."
She didn't mention her official position in the court, nor did she address him in her personal capacity. Instead, she greeted him as Yuwen Sheng's "deceased wife." How could this not be considered intentional?
Your Highness? Isn't this the person Master is looking for on this trip?
Gan Xin then realized that the man in front of him was the Crown Prince of Ye Kingdom. He had only heard of a great general named Yuwen Sheng in Ye Kingdom who was a peerless martial artist, but he did not expect that this Crown Prince would also have such unparalleled skills.
The Xuanjia soldiers present nearly dropped their jaws in astonishment when they heard "Yuwen Zhengshi".
She...she's their general's wife?!
It's all their fault for being blind; they didn't recognize him at first glance, and they still didn't recognize him on the second glance...
"Are you reminding me to be mindful of my status?" Yuwen Sheng asked with a playful smirk.
Zheng Quchi looked at him with a hint of feminine provocation.
So what?
Unexpectedly, Yuwen Sheng found it quite amusing: "But the drama of forcibly taking a subject's wife has always been a favorite pastime of the royal family, didn't you know?"
Zheng Quchi: "..." She didn't know, and she didn't want to know, such a dirty and shameless thing.
Le Tai behind him didn't understand the meaning of Central Plains terms like "Crown Prince" or "Yuwen Zheng Clan," but he did understand some of the things he saw.
Now he believed Zheng Quchi's previous words. She was unwilling to marry this terrifying man, but he insisted on forcibly "marrying" her. Seeing how domineering and forceful he was, he was afraid that no matter how unwilling she was, she would eventually suffer at his hands.
...She saved his life. If she really were to let him go, he would definitely go back and ask his father, Ada, to come and save her.
The reeds were parted, and Wang Zebang, unaware of the situation, quickly led his men over. He saw the Xuanjia Army and Yuwen Sheng's backs, and without a word, stepped forward: "Your Highness, we've killed two birds with one stone! The people of the Kezhu and Xidi tribes have been captured by our army. Next…"
He suddenly stopped talking because he saw a group of people standing in front of him. His gaze was inevitably first drawn to Gan Xin's fierce and imposing aura, and it took him a while to look away. The next second, he saw Zheng Quchi.
He first felt she looked familiar, then wondered, then was surprised, and finally couldn't hide his joy: "...Madam, it's Madam! Your Highness."
After seeing him once, twice, three times... several times, Zheng Quchi finally recognized him. Although he still remembered some resentment for being deceived, he still generously gave him a smile.
Upon seeing this, Yuwen Sheng's smile vanished.
"My wife has arrived, why are you so excited?" Yuwen Sheng glanced at him sideways.
Wang Zebang quickly composed himself. His general was never favored by his wife, so when he saw others being treated with courtesy by her, he would get angry and take it out on others. This was a common occurrence, and Wang Zebang had long since learned how to deal with it.
"I wouldn't dare say that. It's just that I'm a little surprised. I suppose the lady was worried about His Highness, which is why she traveled all this way to Wubao."
Upon hearing about the important matter, Zheng Quchi immediately put aside her personal grudges. She stepped forward, her gaze suspiciously sweeping over Wang Zebang before settling on Yuwen Sheng: "Their two tribes are fighting because of you?"
What was the plan to kill two birds with one stone? He had planned to implement it long ago, and today just happened to be the time to reap the rewards.
Yuwen Sheng: "Let's talk about it when we get back."
He dodged Gan Xin's outstretched arm, grabbed Zheng Quchi and put him on the horse, turned the horse around and galloped away.
The reeds stretched out in a vast expanse of white. As the swiftly flying horse passed by, it swayed gracefully, dancing across the sky. As the sun set, the Pegasus appeared as a line across the crimson horizon.
Zheng Quchi curled up in Yuwen Sheng's arms, the strong wind blowing in her face. This scene may be romantic or beautiful, but that is from other people's perspectives. In fact, from her perspective, she just felt that he was riding the horse so fast because he was rushing to be reincarnated.
Her thick, curly hair was already frizzy, with even more stray hairs. At this rate, she'd definitely look like a madwoman when she got off the horse.
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