Fu Junheng stopped and turned to look at Mu Chenshuang. "What's wrong?"
Mu Chenshuang looked at him with deep eyes and asked seriously, "Are you really serious?"
Fu Junheng looked at her, and their eyes met.
After a brief silence, Fu Junheng suddenly leaped onto the horse's back, sat behind Mu Chenshuang, and reached out to grasp the reins, pulling her tightly into his arms.
Mu Chenshuang turned around and stared at him, "You..."
Fu Junheng nodded slightly, breathing into her ear, "Does Shuang'er still think I'm joking with you?"
Mu Chenshuang lowered her gaze, her expression becoming serious, a complex and profound light flashing in her eyes. "Then how do you intend to make me believe you?"
"Then Shuang'er, what do you want me to do for you to believe that my feelings for you are genuine?"
You know the truth in your heart.
As Mu Chenshuang spoke, her heart tightened involuntarily.
Fu Junheng's eyes darkened, his unfathomable depths revealing a deep, unfathomable look. He sighed and said, "It seems I still haven't done enough."
Hearing his answer, a dark glint flashed in Mu Chenshuang's eyes as she thought to herself: So you still refuse to admit it.
"Take me back," Mu Chenshuang suddenly said, her tone noticeably colder.
Fu Junheng squeezed the horse's belly with both legs and pulled the reins tightly, saying, "It's not too late to go back tomorrow. I'm not looking for a break, but I'll take you somewhere today."
Mu Chenshuang declined, saying, "I've already cleared my head; there are still matters to attend to at the Marquis's residence."
Seeing her insistence, Fu Junheng had no choice but to give up, "Alright, I'll take you next time."
The two rode together on a horse towards the city. The beautiful scenery along the way was captivating. Fu Junheng drove the horse at a very slow pace, as if he were really taking a leisurely stroll.
Fu Junheng took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Mu Chenshuang, telling her that the prosperity of Shengjing surpassed that of the capital. Mu Chenshuang occasionally responded with a few words.
She spoke little, which made Fu Junheng seem more talkative.
"So you're staying here and don't plan to leave?" Mu Chenshuang asked.
Fu Junheng glanced down at her, a smile playing on his lips, and replied, "How can I leave before I've won over this beauty?"
Mu Chenshuang glanced at her sideways and said, "I'm not in the mood for jokes."
"I'm not joking, I'm serious."
Mu Chenshuang stared at him, only to hear Fu Junheng continue, "I didn't really plan to stay long before I came, but now how am I supposed to leave all alone, huh?"
Mu Chenshuang withdrew her gaze and remained silent, offering no response to his words.
When they passed the place where she had stopped yesterday, they did not see the carriage there. Fu Junheng explained, "I had someone follow her yesterday, and she should have returned to her residence last night."
As long as Linglong is safe, she can rest assured.
"The people who wanted to assassinate you have already reached here. Aren't you afraid that your position in Shengjing will be insecure?"
"So I dealt with some urgent matters last night, but they don't have the ability to assassinate me."
Judging from the female assassin's reaction yesterday, you can tell just how terrifying this man's strength is. If you can't touch him, then try something else.
"So now the people who are hunting you down have set their sights on me. Getting involved with you is really dangerous. In this light, your friendship is far too risky."
It's clear that the rumors between her and him have intensified and even reached the ears of the assassins. The assassins from yesterday probably wanted to capture her alive.
"I will arrange for people to protect you and will not let you suffer the slightest harm."
Mu Chenshuang said calmly, "Wouldn't that mean I'm living under your surveillance?"
“I didn’t mean that,” Fu Junheng replied in a deep voice, his tone sincere.
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes and replied, "No need, I can handle it."
Fu Junheng didn't say anything.
On the way back to the city, Fu Junheng rode his horse at a snail's pace. After sitting for a while, he would have Mu Chenshuang get off and walk around. When they passed by a post station, they would stop to eat something and drink some water, taking it as slowly as possible.
It should have only taken two or three hours to get back to the city, but by the time the two of them returned, it was almost evening.
Once they arrived in the city, Fu Junheng had no intention of escorting Mu Chenshuang back to the Marquis's residence.
"Let's go back to Yaoguang Residence first, have dinner there, and then I'll take you back."
Mu Chenshuang turned around and stared at him, "What if I refuse?!"
Fu Junheng smiled wickedly and said, "Then let's go back and have a meal first."
It's obvious that you have to agree whether you want to or not.
"Whatever!" Mu Chenshuang said irritably.
Fu Junheng then took Mu Chenshuang back to Yaoguang Residence.
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