Chapter 902: Ten days’ appointmen (2/2)

Yet this was a challenge for Han Yunxi. How was she supposed to explain things between her and Long Feiye once she returned to Myriad Merchant Hall and the Di Clan? Without Ning Cheng’s support, how was she to convince the people in charge of the Di Clan to trust her policy decisions?

After all, she was still simple a woman in their eyes. She had never been to a battlefield and didn’t have the right to make decisions. They treated Han Yunxi as their spiritual leader while Ning Cheng was the one who truly led them against the enemy! Han Yunxi knew that returning to Myriad Merchant Hall wouldn’t be as simple as the guard who entreated her to preside over the conclusion. Ning Cheng might be stubborn and an extremist, but without him her every movement could grow difficult.

Before Han Yunix answered, Long Feiye added, “Otherwise, leave with me now. I have another way to lure Bai Yanqing out.”

Han Yunxi was surprised. But Long Feiye wasn’t planning on telling her the full story. He only said, “Either that, or go back to Myriad Merchant Hall. I’ll give you ten days’ time. If you can become their master by then, this crown prince is willing to work together with West Qin and kill Bai Yanqing together. If you can’t take control, then I’ll take you away in ten days and have the Di Clan take care of their own mess.”

This was Long Feiye’s final offer. Even if Han Yunxi couldn’t quell the Di Clan or Ning Cheng betrayed West Qin and allied with Bai Yanqing instead, Long Feiye wasn’t afraid of the extra trouble. He needed Han Yunxi to be with him when dealing with Bai Yanqing. He had to rescue Gu Beiyue quickly, and figure out whether the centuries old enmity between the two dynasties originated from a misunderstanding or pure hatred.

“Alright, it’s a ten days’ appointment. I agree!” Han Yunxi nodded promptly.

Although Long Feiye didn’t reveal everything, she knew that he had taught her a principle, cruel as it may be: only the capable could shoulder responsibility. Otherwise, she might as well accept what she got!

Uncle Gao brought over the carriage and the couple got on. Neither spoke much during the trip, but Han Yunxi did lean on Long Feiye’s shoulder while entwining their hands together. By the time their ride stopped at the doors of the black market, Han Yunxi reached her limits.

“Long Feiye, will you be at East Origin Hall for the next ten days?”

Long Feiye’s lips quirked up into a grin as he said, “It’s uncertain.”

“Then where will you go?” Han Yunxi panicked as she straightened up.

“To meet Chu Tianyin,” Long Feiye said. It was very close to Western Zhou from here.

“How long will you be gone?” Han Yunxi asked next.

“It’s uncertain,” Long Feiye replied.

“Oh,” Han Yunxi said and stopped questioning him. Long Feiye looked at her as his smile widened. Unfortunately, Han Yunxi didn’t notice. She remained silent for a while before adding, “Long Feiye, I’ll miss you.”

Long Feiye pressed her head against his chest, hiding his silent, broad smile from sight. “How will you miss me?” he asked in a stern tone, though it quickly dissolved into another grin.

Han Yunxi didn’t answer. She simply raised her head and caught him grinning. After giving a start, she wrapped her arms around his neck and dragged him down for a kiss!

Han Yunxi, ah, Han Yunxi. Can’t you try a different posture sometimes?

Although she’d pulled him down multiple times, Long Feiye was still happy to lower his proud head and cooperate. Unlike their other kisses, Long Feiye didn’t take the initiative outright this time, but remained unmoving as Han Yunxi kissed him. Although Han Yunxi had been eaten clean multiple times, she still had a rather awkward kissing technique. She seemed to be carefully feeling and trying him out. Long Feiye enjoyed her service immensely. Although he didn’t move his lips, he did lean down until he was unconsciously forcing her to lie across his legs. Han Yunxi’s kiss grew more fervent as she shed away her caution. She was wholly focused on the motion.

Gradually, her hands released his neck and went to hug him lightly. She began to stroke his back, although she had no idea what she was looking for. And yet, Long Feiye suddenly grabbed her lips, gave her a fierce kiss, and then pulled away. Han Yunxi rose startled from her daze and sat there recovering her wits, Meanwhile, Long Feiye just smirked and lowered his voice. “You can’t fool around in front of the black market gates.”

Huff! Han Yunxi’s face turned scarlet in a second. If she didn’t know what he meant by now, then all the bullying she’d received in the carriage ride from the barracks to the black markets would be wasted experience.

Long Feiye was the kind of man who played docile after seizing an advantage. His words painted Han Yunxi as the naughty one while he was completely innocent. Seeing his wicked grin, Han Yunxi silently bore a grudge.

Actually, Long Feiye wasn’t bullying her. If he hadn’t stopped her, he might have lost control too. No matter how much they got into their jokes, they had to separate eventually. Han Yunxi waited for Long Feiye to tell her how he’d miss her, but he didn’t say a word.

After getting off the carriage, Han Yunxi and Long Feiye packed their things at East Origin Hall. She also changed into female clothing. Long Feiye wanted to personally escort her to Myriad Merchant Hall, but Han Yunxi stopped him.

“Xu Donglin can take me over there.”