Chapter 209: Unsettled Mind
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." Ji Xiaohan pondered the profound meaning behind the little princess' words, and a strange light suddenly flashed in his eyes. "Well said, I understand."
After walking for another half day, Su Wanyan dozed off drowsily on Ji Xiaohan's shoulder. Xiao Yi's voice came from outside, "Master, we have less than a cup of tea left to catch up with the exile group."
Ji Xiaohan took the little princess into consideration and only responded softly, then continued to pat her back to coax her to sleep.
Xiao Yi did not wait for his master's instructions and did not go far. He just waited quietly beside the carriage. Just before they were about to meet up with the exile team, Ji Xiaohan lifted the curtain and whispered a few words of advice.
"Yes, my lord, please rest assured. I will get things done before the little princess arrives in Quanzhou." After saying this, he bowed and flew away.
After Xiao Yi left, Xiao Er took his place, walked to the side of the carriage, and together with Xiao Wu, he protected the carriage closely on the left and right.
Shu Mingyuan led his men along the way, occasionally sending his men to check back. When he heard his men say that the carriage from Prince Xiao's Mansion had caught up, he finally felt relieved. "Finally, they've caught up. Go, notify the people at the front of the team and tell them to speed up. We must reach the post station before dark to rest."
"yes."
The closer they got to Quanzhou, the greater the chance they would have to spend the night, and the greater the chance of something going wrong. Furthermore, they were escorting a large figure like Prince Xiao. They absolutely couldn't allow any more trouble to occur, or they really didn't know if they would make it back alive.
The guards of Prince Xiao's mansion had already caught up with the exile group. They held long swords in their hands and stared at their surroundings vigilantly.
Although this section of the official road looks empty and it is impossible for people to hide there, there is a reed marsh behind the road. Although the reeds have withered and turned yellow in winter, it is still enough for a few hundred people to sneak in.
If the attack is launched from a distance, it will be even harder to defend against.
Su Wanyan had fallen asleep completely. Her head tilted and buried in Ji Xiaohan's chest. The man had been paying attention to the little princess. Seeing this, he quickly supported the little head that was sliding down, and then carefully held her in his arms so that she could sleep more comfortably.
The little princess had a slender figure, but her flesh was perfectly formed where it should be. At this moment, the two of them were hugging each other tightly. Prince Xiao, who was awake, could not help but feel a little distracted when he smelled the faint fragrance from the little princess's hair.
Obviously, the little princess didn't like to use incense, and her clothes were placed randomly, and she never asked the maid to sprinkle floral dew on them to enhance the fragrance. However, Prince Xiao could still smell the scent from the little princess's body that made his heart beat faster. This was a huge test of his self-control, which he had always been proud of.
Unfortunately, the little princess was not well behaved when she slept. She would hum and moan, and then rub against his arms. If Ji Xiaohan had not been concerned about the movement of their carriage, he himself would not have known what he would have done.
The little princess in his arms changed her position again. This time, her hand slid down from his neck, and whether intentionally or unintentionally, she reached into his collar. Her slightly cool fingertips touched his hot skin, and both of them sighed in comfort at the same time.
Ji Xiaohan's voice was a little hoarse. He grabbed the little princess's restless hand and said, "Baby, don't move anymore."
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