Chapter 244: Discovering One of the Shadow Guards (1/2)
Translator: Flying Lines
Ouyang Shaochen stared at Murong Xue’s eyes full of aspiration. An almost imperceptible smile appeared on his face but fleetingly vanished without a trace. “No matter how slow the wagon goes, it will still jolt, for that’s what wagons do.” he deliberately said in an awkward tone.
“We can put some blankets in the middle, as well as on both sides of the carriage, so you won’t feel the jolts anymore.” Murong Xue suggested earnestly.
“Really?” Ouyang Shaochen frowned doubtfully.
“Of course. Why would I lie? Let’s set off now!” Murong Xue dragged Ouyang Shaochen by the arm all the way to the wagon.
Out of the military camp, Wu Hen drove the wagon at the highest speed on the broad road.
Sitting beside the window, Murong Xue lifted the curtain and enjoyed the scenery bathed in the moonlight which was moving backwards swiftly. Suddenly, Ouyang Shaochen sat next to her and rested his head on her shoulder.
“Your Highness, what are you doing?” Murong Xue asked with bewilderment.
“Taking a rest.” Ouyang Shaochen answered calmly, his voice as soft as the breeze.
“It’s better to lie down if you want to sleep. Why did you rest your head on my shoulder instead?” Murong Xue stared at him doubtfully.
“The wagon is jolting terribly. I won’t be able to sleep if I lie down.” Ouyang Shaochen said gently. His warm breath brushed Murong Xue’s cheeks and made her wink unnaturally, her face sullen.
With many layers of blankets in the carriage, it was almost made into a soft bed, comfortable enough for sleeping even when the wagon was jolting. Ouyang Shaochen was obviously lying...
“Your Highness, since my shoulder has been hurt before, I am afraid it can’t bear the weight of your head for too long...”
“Really?” Ouyang Shaochen said with calmness as he opened his eyes slowly. “Wu Hen, drive the wagon back to the military camp. We will leave for Ming Zhou after I have taken enough rest...” He ordered as he stared at the curtain.
“No way...” Murong Xue interrupted him harshly with a piercing glare.
Totally ignoring her, Ouyang Shaochen said slowly, “Having stayed up for several days, I am exhausted and need a good rest...”
“I have applied the ointment and feel much better now.” Murong Xue said emphatically, gritting her teeth.
Staring at her face filled with fury, Ouyang Shaochen nodded with the barest hint of a smile. “Great!” He leaned on Murong Xue’s shoulder and closed his eyes slowly.
Hearing his regular breath, Murong Xue’s face slightly darkened. She pinched Ouyang Shaochen’s cheeks hard with her soft hands until several red marks were produced...
How bold he was to call her a stupid girl and despise her...
Since he was sleeping, Murong Xue decided to give him a little punishment...
With the morning clouds dispersing, the thin mist had been driven away. The sunshine through the clouds scattered the golden rays to the ground.
The city gates of Ming Zhou were opened, through which citizens and peddlers kept coming and going.