Chapter 372 The Killing Intent in the Canyon
Shang Ruyi was startled and subconsciously tried to struggle, but she found that the people around them kept passing by, and their movements naturally fell into the eyes of everyone.
She couldn't move around anymore, so she could only stand obediently beside him.
Yuwen Ye then coughed lightly, explaining, "There are still three or four days' journey ahead. I want to get back to Daxing City before the fifteenth of August. You mustn't catch a cold."
"Oh, I know."
"..."
Yuwen Ye looked down at her again and said, "These past few days, the events in Daxing City have been no less significant than those in Dongdu, and certainly no less so than those in Jiangdu Palace. Once we return, we may need to devote even more energy to dealing with them. Especially you—"
Shang Ruyi also looked up at him.
She understood what he meant. Other things might be fine, but when it came to her "regicide," other people wouldn't just say they wouldn't ask. Some people would definitely want to get to the bottom of it and find out the truth.
Perhaps, there will be an empress...
Just thinking about it made her feel like a huge stone was pressing down on her heart, making it hard for her to breathe. When the time came to face it, it would only be harder than it was now.
She definitely needs to be fully prepared.
Just as Shang Ruyi's thoughts were in disarray, their carriage was about to cross the stone bridge. Looking ahead along the bridge, after crossing the river, a path meandered forward, turning into a winding valley in the misty rain.
Shang Ruyi said, "We should be safe once we cross this river."
"..."
Yuwen Ye did not answer immediately, but remained silent for a while before saying, "Once we cross the Yi River, we will be completely out of Liang Shide's sphere of influence. At that time, even if he wants to catch up, it won't be so easy for him."
Shang Ruyi nodded.
By this time, the carriage had already crossed the stone bridge, and Yuwen Ye said, "Let's go."
So he held up the umbrella and accompanied her across the stone bridge, then they boarded the carriage. But just as Shang Ruyi settled in and the carriage began its swaying journey again, her heart suddenly skipped a beat—
Just now, it seems that Yuwen Ye did not answer her question.
She subconsciously turned her head to look at him, only to see Yuwen Ye sitting beside her, already resting with his eyes closed.
Speaking of which, although everyone has been taking better care of their health these days and giving him the best opportunity to recuperate, his condition is actually not very good either. He was shot three times by Hua Ziying after saving Empress Jiang during the war in Dongdu. His wounds then reopened, which must have been very dangerous. However, he did not rest properly before heading south to save me. He was also injured when he fought his way out of Jiangdu Palace. Then he had to endure a long and arduous journey and also fought against Wanggang Village with Shen Wuzheng.
It was only at this moment that Shang Ruyi vaguely remembered that he must be very tired.
Humans aren't made of iron, how can they not get tired?
Thinking of this, she swallowed the question she was about to ask. She didn't make a sound, just sat quietly beside him, listening to his long, even breathing, and slowly closed her eyes.
Just as Shang Ruyi closed her eyes, Yuwen Ye's long eyelashes seemed to tremble slightly.
The people around were completely unaware of what was happening inside the carriage. Everyone was silently hurrying on their way in the rain. Only Shen Wuzheng raised his straw hat and glanced at the silvery-gray rain curtain ahead.
He said softly, "Da Bo."
Upon hearing this, Da Bo immediately rode up to him and asked, "What are your orders, Young Master Shen?"
Shen Wuzheng smiled and said, "I dare not give orders. I just wanted to ask you, you came from Daxing City, have the Duke's troops passed through Tongguan Pass yet?"
Da Bo said, "I am here on orders to meet the Second Young Master and the Young Madam. The Duke's troops are currently all within Tongguan Pass."
Shen Wuzheng said, "In other words, this section of the road is no longer under the Duke's jurisdiction—it is not under the control of the imperial court."
"yes."
"..."
Shen Wuzheng paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand."
Although there wasn't much change in his expression, Ke Bo was extremely cautious. After thinking for a moment, he still asked, "Is Young Master Shen worried about the dangers on this road? However, we have already crossed the Yi River and left Liang Shide's territory. His men should not be able to catch up."
Shen Wuzheng shook his head slightly: "He has his own worries, so he probably can't take care of us."
"That is—"
Seeing Da Bo looking at him with a puzzled expression, Shen Wuzheng simply smiled faintly: "It's nothing, let's go."
So he shook the reins again and walked forward with the others.
They walked along the path for half a day, and at dusk, they entered the valley ahead.
At this moment, the rain finally stopped, but the ground was muddy and there was still a lot of water. The riders were fine, but the infantry still had a hard time walking, so everyone's speed was actually slower than when it was raining. As they walked, they complained, and the sounds of their footsteps and horses' hooves echoed in the valley, making it quite noisy.
Just then, Nie Chong, who was riding on horseback, pulled on the reins and suddenly stopped.
The girl walking beside him turned to look at him. She saw that he was frowning and looking around, his gaze seemingly searching for something. She couldn't help but ask, "Brother Nie, what's wrong?"
Nie Chong paused for a moment, then said, "Someone is speaking."
Shan Tong'er immediately laughed and said, "Aren't I talking to you right now?"
Nie Chong said, "I wasn't talking about you."
Shan Tong'er was taken aback, then looked around at the people watching them, who all clearly looked puzzled, and then laughed, "Everyone's talking. We've been in the rain for so long, it must be so uncomfortable."
This time, however, Nie Chong ignored him, his brows furrowing even more and his expression becoming more serious.
He muttered, "That's not right."
Seeing him like this, Shan Tong'er gradually stopped smiling.
He looked around like Nie Chong, but apart from their men and the noisy chatter and complaints, there was nothing else. Just as Shan Tong'er turned around to say something to Nie Chong, he saw Nie Chong suddenly raise his head and look at the mountain wall on one side of the valley.
His expression changed drastically: "Watch out!"
This loud shout silenced everyone around him. Everyone was startled and hurriedly looked at him. Before they could ask anything, a rumbling sound suddenly rang out above their heads, echoing through the valley like a muffled thunderclap from the sky.
When everyone looked up, their eyes widened in horror!
A huge rock rolled down the mountainside, and right below it was the carriage where Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi were!
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