Chapter 932: A cruel and ruthless decision (2/2)

“Hurry up and leave. We need to find lodgings before nightfall, this princess isn’t keen on sleeping in the wilderness tonight,” Han Yunxi pressed.

Although their master said nothing, neither Uncle Gao nor Xu Donglin dared to slight Han Yunxi. Soon enough, they had taken the reins and drove the carriages off at a frantic pace. The horses galloped fast when whipped. Meanwhile, the head elder’s two guards hurried after them on horseback. Just how was Han Yunxi going to deal with them?

Leave them in the dust?

Xu Donglin was awaiting orders from his masters. He guessed that Long Feiye would be the one to speak up first, but after leaving Three-Way Black Market far behind, Han Yunxi spoke up instead.

“Xu Donglin, stop the carriage!”

Xu Donglin immediately pulled on the reins until the carriage came to a gradual stop. He called for Uncle Gao to do the same. Meanwhile, the two guards in the back were confused. They dismounted their horses and prepared to approach when Han Yunxi suddenly shouted, “Long Feiye, why aren’t you coming yet?!”

The two guards stood rooted to the spot, completely floored. Even Xu Donglin and Uncle Gao were frightened. Why was the princess making such a fuss? Baili Mingxiang was also stunned upon seeing the Myriad Merchant Hall guards.

Actually, Long Feiye was equally caught off guard. They would naturally have to get rid of the two guards, but now wasn’t the time. They should at least hang around a few more days and send news back to Myriad Merchant Hall so the Council of Elders could stop worrying before he dealt with them. Now they’d barely left Three-Way Black Market and the skies were still light. What was Han Yunxi thinking?

Was she just impatient?

Since when had she...turned so clingy?

A faint smile rose to Long Feiye’s lips at the thought. Without a sound, he allowed Han Yunxi to run wanton. No matter what kind of disaster she caused, he could still clean up the mess.

“Long Feiye, still not coming? Why aren’t you here yet?!” Han Yunxi shouted.

Long Feiye “obediently” left his carriage and walked over. He wasn’t dressed in black robes today, but loose white ones. His hair was tied up casually atop his head, giving him an apathetic, yet noble visage. Like a revered immortal, he seemed untouchable. Even Uncle Gao and Xu Donglin found their gazes lingering on their master, much less any female. Baili Mingxiang didn’t dare to look and bowed her head. She remained fixated on his shoes and the hems of his robes instead, her heart prostrating itself before him in full submission.

Han Yunxi smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescents as Long Feiye drew closer. His outfit today reminded her of their times at the Duke of Qin’s estate back in Tianning Country. She would often meet him by chance in the courtyards while he was dressed like this and taking his strolls. Sometimes he was just passing by, other times he was simply wandering here or there. Many times, the sight of him left her dazed.

Beneath the stares of everyone present, Long Feiye reached the carriage. The two guards from Myriad Merchant Hall exchanged glances, unsure whether to approach or watch with guarded eyes. Her Royal Highness had rudely summoned Long Feiye off his carriage, which was a big deal. But her next words almost had them toppling to the ground!

“Long Feiye,” said Han Yunxi, “Why aren’t you carrying me over yet?!”

Everyone grew stunned. Even Long Feiye was taken aback. But as Han Yunxi stretched out her arms, he plucked her off the carriage and into a princess carry.

“Princess!” “Princess, you, you…” the two guards were left sputtering as Han Yunxi gently waved her hand and shot two needles at them. The movement was so sudden that neither man had time to dodge.

“Either your bodies can rot until you die or follow us obediently. I’ll give you two the antidote tomorrow!” Han Yunxi said coldly.

When they heard “your bodies can rot,” the two guards grew weak in the knees from fear. They didn’t dare to ask questioned but dropped to their knees. “Your Royal Highness, have mercy on our lives! We’ll listen to everything Your Royal Highness says!”

Long Feiye’s smile curved wider at the sight as he quickly carried Han Yunxi back into his carriage. How could outsiders know what went on inside? Uncle Gao and Xu Donglin kept driving the carriages while the two guards docilely followed in fear. Baili Mingxiang put down her window shades and pulled her knees to her chest before hugging herself tightly. She looked so lonely, it was as if the entire world had forgotten about her existence…

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Inside the carriage, Long Feiye had just put Han Yunxi on her seat to question her when he suddenly wrapped her arms around him in a fierce, tight, hug. Sensing something amiss, he asked softly, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, I just wanted to hug you,” All traces of laughter vanished from Han Yunxi’s eyes, to be replaced with heartache. Long Feiye raised her chin until she was looking at him.

“Han Yunxi, who bullied you?”

Han Yunxi said, “Long Feiye, let's…”