Chapter 1443: Secret Fear
Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xuan nodded with a smile. “I understand.”
A sharp eagle cry echoed from the sky above, and both of them looked up simultaneously.
The vast blue sky seemed to stretch endlessly, and a majestic black goshawk extended its wings, exuding a manding presence.
Princess Shuangfu couldn’t help but sigh with admiration. “It can soar so high and freely. I truly envy it—”
Qiao Xuan suddenly grasped Princess Shuangfu’s arm and gave it a gentle squeeze.
Princess Shuangfu was taken aback but quickly caught on to her meaning. She abandoned her previous statement and said, “I really envy it. It’s so powerful and agile. I wonder if I’ll encounter such a goshawk in Qingdi!”
Qiao Xuan smiled and was about to continue when a hearty laugh sounded from behind them.
“Prince!” Qiao Xuan curtsied and stepped back a few paces.
Princess Shuangfu also offered her respects. “Greetings, Prince!”
“Princess, you’re most wele! Madame Shao, you’re wele as well. Your presence has greatly enriched our journey!” Prince Nuo Nuo waved his hand, approached, and beamed at Princess Shuangfu. “Princess, there’s no need to envy such a goshawk. In Qingdi, we have many individuals even stronger and more formidable than it. I’ll introduce you to them!”
“Really?” Princess Shuangfu exclaimed in surprise. “That’s wonderful! Thank you, Prince!”
“Ah, you’re wele, you’re wele, hahaha! I’m delighted as long as the princess enjoys it! I must admit, I initially misunderstood and thought the princess didn’t appreciate our Qingdi, but it seems I was mistaken!”
Princess Shuangfu offered a shy smile. “Prince, you’re only jesting. I find the scenery along the way quite fascinating, and I’m eagerly anticipating our arrival in Qingdi.”
“Hahaha! Qingdi won’t disappoint the princess, I can assure you!”
Prince Nuo Nuo laughed heartily.
Qiao Xuan sensed that she might be intruding, so she considered leaving. However, just as
she was about to make her exit, Prince Nuo Nuo bid his farewell and departed.
Before his departure, he suddenly added, “By the way, although Huning City may not match the grandeur of your capital, it still has a vibrant atmosphere. Princess, you might want to explore it.”
They planned to stay in Huning City for the next five to six days before resuming their journey.
Princess Shuangfu was secretly delighted but seemed a bit hesitant. “I’m not sure if it’s appropriate…”
“Oh, don’t worry about it!” Prince Nuo Nuo chuckled and reassured her, “Princess, you’re wele to go shopping. We, the people of Qingdi, don’t mind at all!”
“If I have the chance, I’ll venture out for a look. Thank you, Prince!”
“Haha, you’re too kind, Princess!”
After watching Prince Nuo Nuo depart, Princess Shuangfu let out a long sigh of relief. She staggered slightly, swaying on her feet.
Qiao Xuan caught her and offered support. “Princess.”
“I’m alright,” she murmured, her lips trembling. She cast a thankful glance at Qiao Xuan and confessed with lingering unease, “Madame Shao, thank you! You’ve given me a fresh lease on life…”
Qiao Xuan shook her head. “Please, Princess, there’s no need to say that.”
“No, it’s the truth!” She smiled wryly. “I’ve been foolish and self-absorbed. We’ve reached this point, and I’m still being so melodramatic and resistant. If Prince Nuo Nuo caught wind of my reluctance to leave Great Qin and my apprehension about Qingdi, the repercussions would be catastrophic.”
She shuddered and closed her eyes, gripped by lingering fear.
If Prince Nuo Nuo were to discover her reluctance and resistance to embracing Qingdi, the consequences would be unimaginable. Once such an impression was formed, it would be exceedingly difficult to change it!
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