Mu Chenshuang's eyes widened suddenly, her heart felt as if it had been violently stimulated, and her whole body stiffened.
It was just a fleeting moment, like a dragonfly skimming the water.
Before she could react, a bright flame suddenly ignited, illuminating the entire cave. When Mu Chenshuang came to her senses, she met Fu Junheng's bewitching golden eyes, which were looking at her with a hint of resentment.
Fu Junheng offered no explanation, lowered his gaze, and looked away calmly as if nothing had happened.
Shen Nanzhi frowned, looked at Mu Chenshuang, and asked, "Shuang'er, what's wrong?"
Mu Chenshuang composed herself and said, "It's nothing. The dry branches in this cave should last until dawn tomorrow!"
Shen Nanzhi gave Fu Junheng a deep look, and his heart tightened, feeling an indescribable sense of crisis.
He's already missed out once, and this time he won't let go no matter what.
That night.
It was destined to be a sleepless night.
Because of Fu Junheng's inexplicable kiss, Mu Chenshuang's mind has been in turmoil.
Until late at night.
Sleepiness crept in, probably because of her pregnancy, and she found it hard to stay awake.
Shen Nanzhi told her to lie down on the dry leaves and rest, and he would stay by her side. Mu Chenshuang did not refuse. If it were only Fu Junheng who was here, she would definitely not lie down to rest, but with Shen Nanzhi here, she knew he would not dare to do anything improper.
Because of the spiritual energy protecting her, she didn't feel cold and unknowingly fell asleep.
Shen Nanzhi leaned against her, shielding her from the cold air coming from outside the cave.
Fu Junheng glanced coldly at Mu Chenshuang, who was sleeping next to Shen Nanzhi.
"Thank you so much, Crown Prince Junheng, for saving Shuang'er today," Shen Nanzhi suddenly said.
Fu Junheng tossed a dry branch into the fire, then looked at Shen Nanzhi. Even in the dirty and messy environment, it couldn't hide his noble and aloof temperament.
"I wonder why General Shen is thanking me?"
Shen Nanzhi met his gaze, "No matter what Shuang'er's identity is, she is my sister, and I should be grateful."
Fu Junheng's thin lips curled into a cold smile, and he said in a mocking tone, "Since she is my sister, it is perfectly reasonable to thank her on her behalf. However, General Shen need not thank her on her behalf. Princess Weiyang has helped me, and I am afraid I can never repay this favor in my lifetime."
Shen Nanzhi's eyes suddenly darkened.
"I see. It seems that Crown Prince Junheng has been taking good care of Shuang'er these days. In any case, I should express my gratitude."
"General Shen, please do as you please."
After that, silence fell.
The sleeping Mu Chenshuang did not hear the hostile conversation between the two.
Shen Nanzhi's gaze fell on Mu Chenshuang's peaceful, sleeping face, her breathing long and even, she was sleeping soundly.
Looking at her, Shen Nanzhi smiled with relief, slowly raised his hand, and gently stroked the woman's face with his slender fingers, his eyes filled with deep longing.
Fu Junheng sat opposite him, watching, the flickering firelight in his eyes unable to melt away the chilling aura.
He simply leaned against the stone wall and closed his eyes.
Until light came from outside the cave.
Mu Chenshuang opened her eyes and woke up.
"Shuang'er, you're awake."
Mu Chenshuang looked at the man in front of her, unaware that she had already rested her head on Shen Nanzhi's lap.
Mu Chenshuang sat up, hummed in agreement, glanced around, and asked, "Where's Fu Junheng?"
"Outside the cave."
Fu Junheng stood with his hands behind his back, the cold wind lifting his waterfall-like silver hair. His handsome, cold face seemed even more chilling and terrifying than the frost in the mountains.
Mu Chenshuang walked to the cave entrance and saw a man as tall and straight as a pine tree, his back view lonely and aloof, indifferent to everything.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful snow-covered landscape before her, she took a deep breath, feeling full of energy.
"Has Crown Prince Junheng come up with a plan?" Mu Chenshuang asked.
Fu Junheng stared into the distance, lost in thought.
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