In the original novel, the Crown Prince of Qingyang didn't have many scenes, and because it was a long time ago, Yang Cui didn't remember some details very clearly. She only remembered that Lin Shikang was a third-place scholar in the imperial examination and married Wang Mengyun. It seemed that the Crown Prince of Qingyang had sent someone to recruit him, but Lin Shikang did not join his ranks.
After the Qingyang King's rebellion failed, it seems that Xia Yunfeng was also trying to escape from the capital, but he was discovered by the male protagonist Lin Shikang. Lin Shikang led his men to capture him, thus making another contribution.
Because of his arrival, he changed the fate of many people. The original plot went completely astray. Xia Yunfeng was not caught, but he was caught instead.
What should we do?
Xia Yunfeng was probably afraid of causing any unforeseen complications, so he led his team to traverse mountains and rivers, preparing to set off for Dongjuli.
Yang Cui also calmed down and stopped negotiating with him, thinking about how to get away.
She walked in the middle, with guards armed with knives in front and behind her; there was no way she could escape.
"Can we take a break? I really can't walk anymore." It was hot outside, and we had to climb mountains, so Yang Cui quickly ran out of energy. "Don't look down on me. You're men, and you're martial artists, so of course you're strong. How can a weak woman like me compare? Let's rest. I'm exhausted. Is there any water to drink?"
Yang Cui sat under the big tree, panting heavily.
"This is such a hassle," Xia Yunfeng complained.
“If you let me go, you won’t have any trouble,” Yang Cui said. “Taking me along will only hold you back.”
"Forget about it. Letting you go is impossible, but killing you and leaving your corpse in the wilderness is possible," Xia Yunfeng said. "Anyway, Cen Xiao doesn't know whether you're dead or not for the time being. As long as he thinks you're still in my hands, he'll be wary, which will also help me reach Dongjuli smoothly."
Yang Cui: "..."
"Hehe, Your Highness, I am actually quite useful. Don't worry, I will definitely cooperate with you fully." One should admit defeat when necessary and yield when appropriate.
After a 15-minute rest, they continued their trek over mountains. It was summer, and there were many snakes and insects in the mountains. They would encounter snakes from time to time, which made Yang Cui panic. She had always been afraid of these things.
"Wouldn't it be faster for us to ride horses? And aren't we spending the night in the mountains? There are snakes everywhere in the mountains, it's terrifying!" We'd prefer a five-step snake or a bamboo viper to bite them to death!
Are you thinking about us being bitten to death by snakes right now?
Yang Cui chuckled dryly, "Hehe, how could that be? Your Highness, you're overthinking it." Does this girl have mind-reading abilities? How could she guess that?
Xia Yunfeng continued, "If I am unfortunately bitten by a snake, don't worry, you will definitely die first. What kind of death do you prefer? The kind where your neck is cut off, or the kind where your chest is stabbed, or... I can grant your wish."
Yang Cui suddenly felt a chill run down her neck, and said with a dry laugh, "This is not a good topic, it's bad for peace, Your Highness, let's change the subject, hehe."
Xia Yunfeng didn't say anything more, and the group continued on their way. Yang Cui was barely holding on by sheer willpower; she was really exhausted.
Finally seeing a water source, Xia Yunfeng ordered a rest, and his guards went to hunt a few pheasants.
"My lady, thank you for your trouble." Several pheasants were thrown in front of Yang Cui.
Yang Cui, carrying the pheasant, went to the stream at the foot of the hill to process it, accompanied (and monitored) by Jia Lin.
Finally having a moment alone with someone, Yang Cui secretly glanced at Xia Yunfeng while processing the pheasant.
Xia Yunfeng sat on a rock, with the other guards standing guard around him, presumably worried that Yang Cui's men would come looking for him.
"Brother, what's your name?" Yang Cui started chatting with the guard who was watching her.
"Jialin".
It's good that they're willing to talk; the problem is when they're unwilling to speak, making communication impossible.
"Guard Jia, do you still have relatives in the capital?"
Jia Lin didn't speak, but glanced at Yang Cui.
Yang Cui continued, "Yes, I think so. Are you married? Do you have children?"
Jia Lin's expression changed: "What are you trying to say?"
“If you go to Dongjuli, there will be no turning back. Given your current situation, going to Dongjuli is no different from living under someone else's roof. Are you really willing to live at the mercy of foreigners?”
"Do we still have a way back now?" Jia Lin gave a bitter smile.
“You have committed treason by following him, and frankly, you are doomed to die. However, I can try my best to preserve your offspring. You can consider it.”
After saying that, Yang Cui stopped talking and focused on processing the pheasants. She was worried that saying too much would arouse Xia Yunfeng's suspicion.
After processing the pheasant, someone had already started a fire, and Yang Cui had to continue roasting the pheasant.
There were no seasonings on the run; as long as it was cooked and filled their stomachs, that was enough. So, aroma and deliciousness were irrelevant.
The first pheasant naturally belonged to the team leader.
Xia Yunfeng took a bite and then said, "What were you saying to my guard just now?"
"Didn't say anything?" Yang Cui replied calmly.
Unexpectedly, Jia Lin said, "Your Highness, the Lady of De'an Township wants to bribe your subordinates."
Plop! The chicken in Yang Cui's hand fell to the ground.
Her heart was pounding in her throat.
She thought the offer was very good, but little did she know that Jia Lin would actually...
Oh no, oh no, this is it.
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