Time flies, and almost half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
These days, Bai Lingxi hasn't had any nightmares. She's been eating and sleeping well all day. It's just that someone is always being clumsy, like right now.
"Get off me!" Bai Lingxi kicked Zhou Jin in the waist, but he grabbed her ankle and pulled her in front of him instead.
Zhou Jin lowered his head and kissed Bai Lingxi in front of him, kissing her until she was breathless, her face like a peach blossom, her lips like cherries, her beautiful eyes filled with water, making him even more excited.
Zhou Jin was lost in thought, his heart pounding wildly through his body like a thunderclap.
These past few days, Zhou Jin felt like she was living in a dream. The two of them were actually living a sweet and loving life as a married couple. There couldn't be anything better than this.
Zhou Jin wished that time could stand still at this moment, or, if it was a dream, that she would never wake up.
Even though he was Bai Lingxi's rightful husband, she felt a thrill of having an affair.
Just as Zhou Jin was about to continue...
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Zhou Jin's expression hardened, and she shielded Bai Lingxi behind her, not wanting anyone to see her alluring appearance.
The person who entered was An Yi, and he looked anxious: "Master, that person has already come looking for us!"
"Tell me more details." Zhou Jin's entire demeanor changed; she had been gentle and tender just moments before, but instantly became cold and hard.
He had long guessed this day would come, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.
Bai Lingxi didn't react at first, but seeing Zhou Jin's alarmed expression, a sudden thought struck her—could it be… her husband? Zhou Changling?
"Master, that person has surrounded the entire village with nearly ten thousand guards. I have also detected the presence of more than thirty hidden guards."
"!" Zhou Jin was shocked; he hadn't expected there to be so many people.
“Let’s take the small path behind the mountain!” Zhou Jin made a quick decision. He had specifically chosen this location because the terrain was easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Faced with such a disparity in troop strength, a head-on confrontation would definitely not yield any advantage, but fortunately, he had already prepared an escape route.
The paths on the back of the mountain lead in nine different directions, each one extremely treacherous and difficult to distinguish, making it a perfect way to shake off pursuers.
Those who wage war should prioritize winning hearts and minds over conquering cities.
Without delay, Zhou Jin scooped Bai Lingxi up from the bed, wrapped her in a fox fur cloak, and was about to carry her out.
"Wait!" Bai Lingxi suddenly called out, stopping Zhou Jin in his tracks.
Zhou Jin looked at her with a deep gaze. Her eyes, which were usually full of smiles, were now devoid of any light, as if they were harboring some kind of storm.
Zhou Jin seemed to know what she was going to say. A struggle flashed in his eyes, a tug-of-war between reason and emotion. In the end, he didn't wait for her to speak and took her out the door.
"Zhou Jin".
"Don't speak!" Zhou Jin's voice was low and desolate, carrying a strong implication, and he exuded a chilling aura. His cold expression was something Bai Lingxi had never seen before.
"Zhou Jin! You can leave on your own, I'm not leaving!" Bai Lingxi was stunned for a moment, then began to struggle. She used her hands and feet, kicking and hitting wildly, and even bit Zhou Jin's neck.
"Hmm!" Zhou Jin let out a muffled groan, but his large hands held Bai Lingxi tightly, refusing to let go as she wished.
Bai Lingxi struggled for a while, but she was too weak and delicate. Even when she kicked him, it was her own feet that hurt.
Tears welled up in Bai Lingxi's large almond-shaped eyes, and the red corners of her eyes added a touch of brightness, making her look incredibly pitiful and heartbreaking.
In the past, Zhou Jin would have comforted him and held him in her arms, gently coaxing him.
But now—
Zhou Jin didn't pause at all. His heart ached as if it were being soaked in vinegar, or as if it were being violently crushed by a small hand.
Bai Lingxi wasn't in much better shape. The group had already reached the fork in the path. There were nine paths, each very similar. If they really went in, Zhou Changling and the others would definitely not be able to catch up.
The guards each chose a different route and scattered in all directions to escape, also creating some traces to confuse their pursuers.
Bai Lingxi panicked. If she had no ties and was all alone, she might really go with Zhou Jin.
After all, she hadn't yet seen the beautiful landscapes and talented people of other places. Although the palace was nice, it wasn't free, and she was tired of seeing the same few sights every day.
However, Bai Lingxi did not forget that she had a young child, and she did not want her child to grow up without a mother!
"Zhou Jin—" Bai Lingxi's voice was tinged with sobs. She tightly gripped Zhou Jin's collar with her small hand, and tears streamed down her face. It was a suppressed sob.
"Let me go, we're not on the same path, I have children."
Do you want my child to grow up without a mother?
"I don't want him to hate me! I want him to know that I cruelly abandoned him even though I had the chance to stay!"
Bai Lingxi became more and more emotional as she spoke, and her crying grew louder and louder, tears streaming down her face until her eyes were swollen.
Zhou Jin softened and remained silent for a while.
Sure enough, he couldn't bear Bai Lingxi's tears. He stopped and said, "If you could only choose one, me or him?"
This "he" doesn't refer to An'er, but to someone else, someone Zhou Jin least wants to mention.
Despite Zhou Jin's hatred for Zhou Changling for deceiving Bai Lingxi and taking advantage of her vulnerability to make her believe that Zhou Changling was her husband.
However, it cannot be denied that Zhou Changling was very suitable to be an emperor. The blood of corrupt officials had stained the vegetable market, and the court was clean and honest.
The national treasury was full, taxes were reduced or exempted, and even the heavens seemed to favor him, as no major natural disasters occurred during his reign.
He prioritized national affairs and had no intention of returning to be emperor. He should have been living a peaceful and happy life with Bai Lingxi. But how dare that rebellious son chase after him?
Zhou Jin looked at Bai Lingxi with a complicated expression, waiting for her to make the final decision.
If Bai Lingxi chooses him, he will take her away without hesitation and will not give Zhou Changling any chance!
As for the other decision, should they really give the person to the unfilial son? Thinking of this, Zhou Jin lowered her eyes, hiding the sadness and disappointment in them.
"I choose—" Bai Lingxi hesitated. If she truly loved Zhou Changling, why had she also accepted Zhou Jin in her heart?
After accepting Zhou Jin, why does she still have thoughts about Zhou Changling?
"Master, be careful!" An Yi slashed with his blade, cutting down a sword flying through the air: "Master, run!"
As soon as An Yi finished speaking, a voice that Bai Lingxi knew all too well rang out: "Stop running, you're surrounded!"
In an instant, Bai Lingxi burst into tears.
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