"Even I don’t know about your young lady, it was the Prince who suddenly carried away."
At that ti, Zi Xia also saw it with her own eyes, and it was indeed the case, so she didn’t say anything more.
While the sky had not completely darkened yet, the carriage had to continue its journey, hoping to find an inn ahead to avoid spending the night in the wilderness.
The wilderness, seemingly harmless during the day, becos perilous at night, with all sorts of ferocious animals coming out to hunt for food.
After traveling for about two more hours, the sky was completely dark, and there was still no sign of human habitation ahead, so it seed they really had to camp in the wilderness tonight.
The carriage stopped by the roadside, and they set up camp for the night there. Long Rui left the carriage driver to watch the vehicle, and the others all went to gather firewood, the more the better. In the deep mountains and ancient forests, having firewood gave peace of mind, as a campfire would be needed to sleep by at night!
With firelight, one would know how to deal with any dangers that might co.
After eating dry rations, Zi Xia tactfully left the carriage, leaving so space for the Prince and the young lady to be alone, hoping their relationship would progress further, leaving no opportunity for any external temptress to interfere.
Outside, the full moon hung high in the sky, illuminating their surroundings with its glow.
Long Yi lay on a large stone nearby, a stalk of grass in his mouth, lost in thought.
Zi Xia walked over and softly called, "Guard Long."
"Hmm! Why did you co out?"
"The Prince and the young lady are inside. As a maid, I should be sensible enough not to interrupt the Master’s private ti."
"Oh? Have you figured it out?" Long Yi turned his head to glance at her. Zi Xia was different from other maids; she had a bold spirit, probably because she grew up in the itinerant world. Long Yi had an inexplicable fondness for her.
"Is it not you who taught ? A servant should behave like one, not cross the line, and learn to read the Master’s expressions."
"Right."
"Aren’t you tired of living like this every day?"
"I’m not tired. The Prince treats quite well, and I’ve been used to it, growing up in the Prince’s Mansion."
"Lately, I’ve been thinking if I should return to the itinerant world?"
"You’re leaving? Does Madam Situ know?" Zi Xia was the only maid in the War Prince’s Mansion who was not bound by contract, and Guard Long knew this too.
"Not yet, I haven’t said anything, actually, I haven’t decided yet."
Long Yi sat up from the stone and said seriously, "If I persuade you to stay, would you agree?"
"What?"
"Don’t you understand my feelings?"
Zi Xia blushed with shyness, lowered her head, and said softly, "I’ll think about it."
"Okay, I’ll wait for your answer, but I hope you give a deadline."
"Within two days!"
"Alright."
Inside the carriage.
The carriage, which should have been occupied, was now empty.
It turned out that Xuexue and Long Rui had already entered the secret space. Owning such a space was a huge secret, one that even Zi Xia was not privy to, even though Xuexue trusted her greatly.
Inside the space, there was a bed, chairs, a table, everything one might need. Xuexue had prepared these a long ti ago, and she always liked to rest there when she was tired, as the air inside was incredibly fresh and delightful.
Xuexue lay on the flower bed, having just taken a bath, feeling very comfortable.
Long Rui said indulgently, "Rest well here for a while, then we’ll go out."
Xuexue sat up and said, "We’d better not. If Zi Xia returns to the carriage and finds us missing, she might panic."
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