Volume 3 Chapter 3 (1/2)

In order not to rouse Xi Rei’s attention, the fugitives didn’t rush day and night to their destination

After an evening’s rest, a camp fire was lit Smoke danced in the air as the servants prepared breakfast

Inside a tent, Miao Guang personally exchanged Feng Ming’s outfit for a new one She flattered hi more beautiful each ti! I wish I could keep you for ’s heart thue of If Miao Guang fell in love with him, then he won’t fall into Ruo Yan’s hands It was a possible spark

Miao Guang used her finger to gently tap hi on inside his head She teased, ‘Don’t daydream! I won’t betray my brother Even if you were a hundred times more attractive I won’t release you back to Xi Rei!

Does she have telepathy too?

The Princess had quickly revealed his plans He stared at her grudgingly

Spring had finally arrived in Xi Rei The plains were now blanketed with fragrant and lush grass Feng Ming recalled Rong Tian’s words as they’d rode White Cloud during winter

The King had spoken of bright greenery that stretched as far as the eyes could see and it was truly a sight to behold

With the change of seasons, he was kidnapped by Miao Guang and well on his way out of Xi Rei completely undetected

He was crushed

After theirordered her attendants to carry Feng Ming back into the carriage Once inside she spoke to hi To tell you the truth, my brother has secretly staked out near the Xi Rei border for a while now We will be able to meet him within a day When you tried to escape on my watch, I introduced you toin front of my brother you will suffer worst consequences’

Seeing no ti snorted and stuck out her tongue childishly before helping him with his dailythe finishi+ng touches the driver abruptly reined in their horse Theand Feng Ming out of the carriage

Miao Guang picked herself up froround and stuck out her head between the curtains ‘What happened?’ She shouted out

Hooves beating the ground neared the carriage It was Cai Si who had rushed over

Lifting his clasped hands to greet her he quickly advised, ‘Princess, we have encountered bandits! Please stay inside the carriage Cai Si will take ’s expression soured, ‘Could they be the renowned ‘Whirlwind’ bandits that ransack between the borders of Tong and Xi Rei?’

‘It appears so They’ve been ruet travelers leaving the borders of Xi Rei Xi Rei has been on the brink of ith Tong over this issue I’d not expect us to run into thee is vulnerable to attacks, King Ming’s safety is foremost Take him on your horse and have the others on defense As for our belongings, they aren’t important Let them have it’ She turned back into the enclosed roo up onto his feet She then passed hi, violent screams could be heard in the distance

On top of the e, silhouettes could bewere ready to charge at their victims Each man’s face was obscured by a dark veil

One thief barked out his orders, ‘Brothers, go forth! Spare any beautiful wo brother!’

Thein for the kill

Cai Si held onto Feng Ming with one arm and brandished a sword in the other, he was prepared to meet with the enemy

These bandits were a force to be reckoned with They have been able to evade their ene on their lucrative business between the two countries

As the wind howled, a tall figureat Cai Si who just ed to deflect the attack with his sword He barely could keep his grip on his sword from the sheer force of his enemy’s strike

It was unbelievable, a skilled swordsman in the ranks of thieves?

His opponents face ell concealed, only a pair of deep-set eyes was exposed Locking gaze alone, one could easily be captivated by their aura

There was a dignified air around the leader of these scus, Cai Si could only focus on defense, dodging and avoiding the blows

The bandit changed targets, instead of Cai Si he aimed for his horse

Three quick slashes!

Cai Si’s steed couldn’t withstand the pain, the ani a painful whirounded

Cai Si cursed loudly and quickly disround, the swordsman issued his abdoht are was snatched away!

Alarleader switched to the blunt side of his blade and knocked Cai Si out cold He steered his horse back to the safety of his h into the air

Upon seeing this action, the original voice that that lead the pack shouted to the others, ‘Brothers, a beauty has been captured! Don’t hold back, eradicate them all!’

With the instructions to kill, thescrea’scould clearly see everything He whined inside

et hit with a second! </eto be forced into the position of Mrs Bandit

His captor held his tighter in his ar down at him for a moment The man chuckled

‘Indeed, what a beauty Once we return to the palace, Iall the ti off hisa handsome chiseled face

It was one of the two infa of Xi Rei…

Tian exposed his true identity, a horn was blown and its distinct sound pernal the men removed their covers and all were in Xi Rei’sTian, the material fluttered with the wind It was a ’s heartbeat was erratic If it wasn’t for Miao Guang’s incapacitating gold needles he would haveTian

hts out of ’s wild eyes already said enough They shi+ Tian lowered his head and gave hi loved best

‘Don’t cry I feel bad’

The thief that had led the charge galloped towards the pair, ripping off hiswould be scared! All of this was the King’s idea’ It was Li Er

The fighting had coush out from the hills All of theht of the and Cai Si were roughed up with small cuts and bruises Their arms were bound by rope and soldiers pushed the Tian cradled Feng Ming, this power couple had high anddown at their dirt covered faces the King grinned ‘Princess has underesti Tian, how could I allow anyone to snatch ht under ave the king a cold glance and didn’t reply

Cai Si belloith rage, ‘Rong Tian, you’re despicable scum! You delved so low to feed the one you love moon fruit to quicken his death! You exploited our Princess’s kind heart by forcing her to givelaughed out loud

‘If you want despicable, I fall short of Ruo Yan’ He snorted

‘Ruo Yan sure has guts, concealing his absence in Li froence to sneak upon Xi Rei’s borders This time, I will let hi and Cai Si were startled with those words They shot each other a quick glance Both deeply concerned for Ruo Yan