Chapter 196: Linked Horses Formation
Song Jiaoyue was extremely impressed when he saw how determined Bai Xiangxiu was. However, he still continued to warn her. “I’m afraid it’s impossible for you to enter Tranquil City. Even if you somehow find a way in, there’s no way for you to contact Long Heng. So…”
“I cannot sit around and wait any longer. I want to see what’s happening there with my own eyes, no matter what.” Bai Xiangxiu looked Song Jiaoyue right in the eyes to demonstrate her determination.
Song Jiaoyue gritted his teeth. It seemed like he had indeed failed to talk Bai Xiangxiu out of this. He had no choice but to name his condition for letting her go. “You may head for Tranquil City, but I insist that I come with you. We must bring another woman with us as well.”
Bai Xiangxiu didn’t expect that he’d be so considerate. She quickly nodded her head and said, “Alright.”
“We don’t have to leave so urgently either. We will use the old method of leaving tomorrow morning. I will wait for you outside.” After speaking his mind, he stole a glance at Long Lin. The little baby boy looked simply too similar to Bai Xiangxiu. He almost couldn’t take his eyes off of him.
Bai Xiangxiu instantly understood his meaning. He wanted her to spend one more night with her son. Bai Xiangxiu could feel her heart soften as she looked down at her son’s face, so she nodded. “Then we shall leave tomorrow morning instead. Are you fine with that, Yu Kuang?”
“I’ll take my leave with him and wait for you tomorrow morning then.”
Yu Kuang wasn’t the nosy type. Even though he liked Bai Xiangxiu, he wasn’t as crazy for her like Song Jiaoyue. At the very most, it was just a lingering attachment. However, warm feelings similar to that of kinship were slowly sprouting in his body. It was a kind of feeling that would likely be more permanent than those of love. This was why he seemed to react a little more indifferently. This made their relationship seem a little more like that of an old friend or an old couple.
After leading Yu Kuang out of the manor, Song Jiaoyue thought that the wulin head would find his own place to stay. However, Yu Kuang followed him all the way back to the Song Manor. Song Jiaoyue scrunched his brows together, “What is the meaning of this?”
Yu Kuang replied in a straightforward manner. “Since we’re leaving together tomorrow, let me stay at your place for a night.”
Song Jiaoyue opened his mouth like he were about to say something, but ultimately decided that there was no need to chase Yu Kuang away. So, he had someone arrange a bedroom for Yu Kuang and had Yu Se help him pack his things.
It was inappropriate for two grown men to go on a journey with a woman. Moreover, Bai Xiangxiu was sneaking out of the manor, so she couldn’t bring anyone with her. Thus, he made the decision to bring Yu Se with him instead. She was smart, an astute woman who was a suitable candidate to take care of Bai Xiangxiu while on the road. Everyone spent the night making their own preparations for the journey ahead. Bai Xiangxiu packed many things, especially money, since she now had the time to prepare. After all, how could a person go on a journey without money?
Moreover, due to the fact that Long Heng was such an unromantic person, she’d often receive money instead of gifts when he wanted to give her something. Bai Xiangxiu was really unfamiliar with the types of things from the olden times as well. If someone were to say that their gift was expensive, and Bai Xiangxiu also liked how it looked, she’d end up wearing it. There really weren’t too many things that she wanted either. Thus, she had managed to save up quite a sum of money after a while. Bai Xiangxiu entrusted Long Lin to Xiaoshi and the wet nurse after they woke up. She also told Xiaoshi about her plan to sneak out of the manor.
Xiaoshi had been by her side ever since she’d arrived in this world. Bai Xiangxiu probably trusted her more than anyone else. “How is that appropriate, Madame Xiu? A woman shouldn’t journey to such a place alone!”
“His Highness has a friend that owes him a favor. That person has agreed to escort me there. He worries about the safety of the prince as well and wants to find a way to save him.”
“B-But your reputation will probably be…”
“What use is my reputation if something happens to the prince?”
“Follow me where?” Bai Xiangxiu feigned ignorance.
“This servant overheard your conversation with Xiaoshi yesterday. Xiaohuan owes her life to you. I must follow you no matter where you go.”
“Uhh… You say that, but there’s no way for us to leave right now!”
“This humble servant knows a way out, but…”
“What way? Anything is fine as long as we can leave this place!” I guess it’s fine for Xiaohuan to tag along. After all, didn’t they say that I needed to bring another woman with me?
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