The two men rode their horses at a very fast speed, and in a short while, the carriage team was left behind.
The scenery receded, Duan Gouqiong laughed very happily, and Shao Lecheng on the side was surprised at Duan Gouqiong's horse riding skills, and he began to look at Duan Gouqiong with admiration.
It was unknown how long or how far they had run before Duan Gouqiong reined in his horse and Shao Lecheng also reined in his horse.
The two looked at the scene in front of them. It was a lake reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. It was clear and blue, and extremely beautiful.
The willow trees next to you sway in the wind, and the breeze brushes across your cheeks, allowing you to bathe in the breath of spring.
Duan Gouqiong turned to look at Shao Lecheng: "Thank you for coming to see me off."
Compared to Duan Gouqiong's joyful face, Shao Lecheng looked calm, "Princess, if you have no regrets, then let's go back!"
Duan Gouqiong stopped throwing tantrums and nodded vigorously: "Okay, let's go back!"
On the way back, the two let the horses go slowly and were not in a hurry. Duan Gouqiong suddenly became interested and began to sing Canglie's songs. Her voice was clear and pleasant, with an alien accent, and it sounded in her ears, making people feel extremely beautiful.
Shao Lecheng listened silently. When the song ended, Shao Lecheng still felt unsatisfied.
Duan Gouqiong, who was standing by, smiled and said, "If one day in the future you might go to Canglie, I will race with you again and then sing this song for you!"
"Okay." Shao Lecheng answered hesitantly.
Duan Gouqiong smiled and said, "But before that, I want to say this: if you lose, you have to bark like a dog!"
Shao Lecheng looked at Duan Gouqiong in astonishment. He didn't take the bet seriously at all, so he followed Duan Gouqiong silently. When he saw her reining in her horse, he reined in his horse too. He didn't think about winning or losing.
Seeing that Shao Lecheng didn't say anything, Duan Gouqiong urged him unhappily: "What are you waiting for? Hurry up!"
Shao Lecheng coughed awkwardly, and then a mosquito-like sound came out of his mouth: "Woof woof..."
Duan Gouqiong reminded him somewhat unhappily: "It's too quiet, I can't hear it!"
Seeing that no one was around, Shao Lecheng cleared his throat and then raised his voice: "Woof woof!"
Duan Gouqiong immediately laughed, her body trembling slightly. She pointed at Shao Lecheng and laughed at him without disguising her laughter. Shao Lecheng's face darkened. Duan Gouqiong continued to prompt him, "You agreed on three sounds, and you only said two!"
Shao Lecheng was in a depressed mood and felt very embarrassed, but he still cooperated and barked three times: "Woof woof woof..."
After Shao Lecheng finished shouting, Duan Gouqiong was still laughing happily, but at this moment she couldn't laugh anymore.
She sighed deeply: "Although I don't know many people in Xianchang, and no one coaxes me, worships me, or flatters me, I am very happy. I like it here..."
Gou Qiong didn't say the last two words, and finally said calmly: "Go back!"
She rode her horse in front, and Shao Lecheng followed silently behind her.
The two men headed towards the city gate, but halfway there, they were met by a group of men in black.
Duan Gouqiong looked at the group in front of him in surprise and asked, "How dare you! Do you know who I am? How dare you come to assassinate me?"
The men in black didn't care much about Duan Gouqiong's questioning. They looked at Duan Gouqiong and Shao Lecheng with indifference. They didn't respond and rushed towards Duan Gouqiong and Shao Lecheng with murderous intent.
Duan Gouqiong waved the whip in his hand and lashed at the man in black...
Shao Lecheng jumped up, landed behind her horse, and urged the horse to run faster.
Just riding away on horseback couldn't shake off the assassins. As he looked serious, the assassins flew up to catch up with him, obviously determined to capture the two of them.
Duan Gouqiong sat in the front and asked suspiciously, "I wonder if these people are coming for me or you?"
Shao Lecheng had a cold and serious face. He urged the horse quickly and did not dare to stop for a moment.
Without waiting for Shao Lecheng's response, Duan Gouqiong continued, "These people may be here to kill me. If they follow me, they will only bring trouble to you!"
Before Shao Lecheng could reply, Duan Gouqiong suddenly rushed down from his horse and shouted in Shao Lecheng's direction: "Go, the farther the better!"
Then he grasped the whip and rushed forward bravely.
Shao Lecheng was amazed by Duan Gouqiong's heroic act. She was so brave...
Shao Lecheng immediately reined in his horse and turned around, wanting to pull Duan Gouqiong onto the horse and take her away, but at this moment Duan Gouqiong was surrounded by a group of assassins, and he was unable to pull Duan Gouqiong away.
Shao Lecheng was anxious and finally dismounted and rushed towards Duan Gouqiong. The assassins were obviously determined to kill Duan Gouqiong and they swung the blades in their hands towards her without any hesitation.
Shao Lecheng kicked the man away in time and rushed to Duan Gouqiong.
Duan Gouqiong looked at Shao Lecheng with a bright light in his eyes: "These people are coming for me, why don't you leave? Aren't you afraid of getting hurt in order to save me?"
Shao Lecheng looked at the assassins with a serious face: "What kind of hero is it to leave you, a woman, and run away alone?"
Duan Gouqiong stood behind Shao Lecheng without saying a word. The assassins started fighting with Shao Lecheng. For a moment, the atmosphere was extremely tense and the smell of blood gradually spread.
Duan Gouqiong stood behind Shao Lecheng, tugging at his clothes: "I have already repaid the favor I owe you. Today, you protected me, and I am very touched. If we can escape safely this time, I have decided not to go back, and I will not marry anyone but you."
Shao Lecheng's body stiffened. What nonsense was Duan Gouqiong talking about at this time?
Duan Gouqiong was happy and Shao Lecheng did not refuse.
Shao Lecheng and Duan Gouqiong dodged the assassins' attacks again and again. Finally, Shao Lecheng was a little tired. Blood splattered on his body, staining his clothes red. Duan Gouqiong looked at him distressedly: "Are you injured?"
Shao Lecheng didn't look at Duan Gouqiong, but only reminded her: "Close your eyes."
Although Duan Gouqiong was confused, she still closed her eyes obediently. While she was confused, Shao Lecheng put his arms around her waist and made her feel dizzy.
Duan Gouqiong screamed in shock. She closed her eyes and couldn't see clearly what was happening, but the hot blood on her face told her that Shao Lecheng was on a killing spree.
Duan Gouqiong, who had originally closed her eyes, felt a little anxious. No, she couldn't, and she wouldn't allow Shao Lecheng to save her easily, and then she would set out on the road back to Canglie.
Duan Gouqiong gritted his teeth and shouted to Shao Lecheng, "Be careful!"
Then she used all her strength to push Shao Lecheng away, and she rushed towards the long sword in the assassin's hand...
Faced with Duan Gouqiong's mysterious operation, Shao Lecheng was completely confused, but he did not have time to be confused. He reached out to pull Duan Gouqiong, but it was too late.
All I could hear was the sound of flesh being pierced and cut, blood spilling out, warm and smelling like rust...
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