Chapter 13 - A Startled Horse and a Carriage Crashed into the River (1/2)

Chapter 13 A Startled Horse and a Carriage Crashed into the River

That was quite an unexpected request. Although the object Wei Yuewu wanted was only a small emblem, it represented special meaning. For a person who had not yet arrived in the capital, it was almost impossible to fulfil this request. But Wei Yuewu believed Yan Huaijing must have a way. Such a request was just a piece of cake to the future lord of Yan State whom even the emperor would have to deal with meticulously…

The carriages began to move slowly again. The snow-white horses were galloping in a uniform manner. People were attracted to look back at them before they had reached the gate of the city. The pedestrians could judge from the general appearance of the procession that the passengers inside must not be ordinary people, though they did not know exactly who were sitting in the carriages. It was simply impossible not to catch people’s attention.

The carriages were separated at the gate when they entered the city. The broad and magnificent carriage headed for the main road in the city, while the one falling behind and another small one loaded with sundries moved towards a branch road in another direction. A short while ago the coachman had stopped to ask the way. That was the direction to the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang.

In the capital, the mansion of the Duke of Yan and that of Marquis Hua Yang were in opposite directions.

Yan Huaijing’s carriage moved slowly forward. Inside the carriage, Yan Huaijing leaned against the soft couch beside him in an idle and leisurely manner. The ring he received from Wei Yuewu was hanging on his slender finger. He tossed the ring; it turned gracefully twice before falling back into his palm.

His long eyelashes slightly drooped as he focused his eyes on the ring. A thoughtful smile appeared around his beautiful lips.

He had not expected that this daughter of Marquis Hua Yang would be so smart; besides, she was able to size up the situation and had much courage.

How come was she rumored to be plain-looking and lacking talent? In fact, considering her boldness, her graceful bearing and indeed her delicate face, he really looked forward to seeing her performance as the drama unfolded.

The mansion of Marquis Hua Yang in the capital was simply too tranquil!

However, the presence of Wei Yuewu might change how things worked there, which could be more beneficial to his own schemes…

A servant near Yan Huaijing stole a glance at his smiling face that looked so gentle and harmless. He then quickly lowered his head and secretly felt a quiver out of fear. Was His Highness interested in that girl? He was really worried about that young lady from the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang. At such a young age, it was really a pity for her to be targeted by His Highness, who had a gentle appearance on the surface but a black heart inside!

Wei Yuewu’s carriage had just made a turn at the crossing with half of its body on the forked road when a galloping carriage rushed straight to it from the opposite side. It seemed that the horse of the approaching carriage got startled. The coachman was tugging at the reins desperately as he shouted: “The horse is startled, get out of the way, get out of the way!”

All passers-by looked panicked and ran sidewards, but Wei Yuewu’s carriage was unable to dodge because it was making a turn.