40 Chapter 39: A Journey into the Unknown 12 (1/2)

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Date Published: March 28, 2020

Chapter Title: A Journey into the Unknown (12)

Chapter no. 39

(Qin Zetian's POV)

We are headed back home. The guards move under the light of the moon. Weishen is sleeping while Roushi is eating, a few more cupcakes to go and this glutton will also fall asleep. Serving the military for many years I developed no fear of the dark. But the wind today blows different. It's cold and haunted. Something will happen tonight, I need to secure their safety.

”Weishen wake up!” I whispered

”Is there a problem big sister?” She spoke while rubbing her eyes lightly

I shook my head and forced a smile.

”Just wear this cloak, the same as you Roushi. To keep the both of you from freezing. No matter what happens tonight, you won't say a thing to anyone. Remember, if you arrive home without me and dad finds out, just say that I went to buy something. And if I do not return to the manor ask Han Yuomei to forge my hand writing and write a letter saying I need to purchase lands somewhere. Does the both of understand?”

”Sister what's going on?” Weishen asked

But Roushi stayed silent. She just stared at me and out of nowhere retrieved a dagger.

”I will take good care of Weishen till we get home, Zeze take care of yourself please. Who will cook good food for me if you don't come back?”

”Don't worry, I will return” I assured them, even if I don't know what I'll face after this

I called for my father's horse, with the use of one unique whistle.

”The both of you, be careful” I reminded them once more

They nodded, then Weishen hugged Roushi.

”Girls no matter what happens, tie your identity jades to your waste tightly. I need to go now”