I walked dejectedly down the street, having traveled for over ten days to reach Chu Yue Country. I couldn’t understand why the journey from Yue Moon Country to Zhen Ming Country took just a few days, but from Zhen Ming to Chu Yue took over ten days! Carrying so much luggage, my shiny gold ingots were almost completely spent!
Why did I spend so much money? You wouldn’t think I’m touring, would you? With such heavy luggage, flying slowly and exhausted, almost dying, if I slow down, the pursuers could easily drag me back. I’ve never paid for horse carriages before, but now I’ve spent a large sum renting one, hired a temporary driver, plus expenses for eating, drinking, and living. My money… if only Mo Ran were here; he would gladly pay.
Lost in thought, I suddenly bumped into someone. Looking up, I saw a beautiful man! He smiled apologetically: “Sorry miss, I wasn’t paying attention and bumped into you.” How polite! Completely different from those two guys, Yu Mo and Mo Ran! I shook my head: “It’s okay, I was walking while thinking, sorry.”
I noticed a pair of hostile eyes behind this beautiful man—his personal bodyguard. Seems this beautiful man comes from a good family! I struck up a conversation, “May I ask the gentleman’s name…?” The beautiful man answered: “I’m called Shu Yang, and the miss…?” His initiative to ask my name was exciting. “I’m Ling Xiaohang!” I smiled happily.
Shu Yang looked at me in surprise: “So you are the Miss Ling who is being pursued by the emperors of Ningyue and Zhenming countries?” Have I become famous?
Why is the news spreading faster than me? How frustrating! “Brother, if you know, please don’t say anything, it could be deadly!”
Shu Yang smiled at me, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to…” I replied, “I’m telling you, Shu Yang, stop being so polite to me, I don’t like it!” He nodded and suggested, “How about I arrange a place for you to stay and lay low?” I responded, “Don’t call me Miss Ling, call me Xiao Han! And, I’d prefer to stay at your home.”
