"What do you mean... the road out of town is gone?" Feng Guang looked up, seemingly puzzled.
When she was puzzled, her clear eyes would show a look of confusion, and combined with her innocent expression, she was so cute that she could melt anyone's heart. Si Jia's fingers, which were placed at his side, twitched. For a moment, he had the impulse to touch the top of her head. He paused for a moment before saying, "As we walked along, I discovered that the way we came in last night is gone."
"Could they have repaired the road again so late?" Feng Guang said, then stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Wait a minute, didn't we just see that new opera troupe that came to town? We can go ask them how they got in?"
Si Jia said, "Perhaps it's pointless to ask them about this."
"Why?"
“I noticed that their shoes were all wet and muddy, but it hasn’t rained in the last few days, unless they passed by the river…” He stopped talking because she suddenly gripped his hand tightly, her hands trembling slightly. Seeing her pale face, he sighed helplessly and finally said, “Maybe they stepped into some mud puddle on the way.”
Feng Guang's complexion had improved considerably, but she was still very nervous. "What do we do now... Si Jia, I'm scared..."
She called his name in a trembling voice, like a frightened cat seeking comfort and solace. Si Jia paused for a moment, but still couldn't help but raise his hand and place it on her head, whispering three words, "I'm here."
A man's charm increases significantly when he talks about buying things, and also when he says "I'm here for you" no matter the situation.
Feng Guang's eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight. "Si Jia, has anyone ever told you that you're very beautiful?"
“…You.” This was the third time he had heard her say that. In fact, even though other women had praised him before, saying things like he had a good temperament, she was the first one to persistently keep praising his good looks.
Thinking this, Sijia suddenly felt a little strange.
"Then I'll keep telling you how beautiful you are from now on." She took his hand and shook it gently, "Because you are just so, so, so charming!"
His ears, unseen by anyone, flushed slightly. "If we're talking about good looks, then Prince Luo..."
"He's all looks and no substance!" she interrupted him, looking at him with a smile. "You're much better than him. As the saying goes, everyone has their own taste..."
Upon hearing the word "love," Si Jia immediately turned around and said, "Let's go back."
"Huh? Going back so soon?"
"Didn't you want to ask when the opera troupe will perform? Let's go back and ask them."
“But…” Feng Guang caught up with him, “I feel something’s off here.”
Si Jia, however, appeared much calmer and more composed. "Until we find a way out, we can only remain still."
"Okay, I'll listen to you... but you absolutely can't stray too far from me."
She was a princess who was well protected by everyone in the palace. She was a precious child and was pampered. It was only natural that she was afraid of the unfamiliar environment. Si Jia said slowly, "I will not leave you for the next three days."
After today, there will only be two days left. When the time comes...
"Sijia, you're such a nice person," she said with a smile.
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