Chapter 9, Affection

The heart that Chu Si had just set down was once again half suspended. She thought weakly: If we are truly to be together day and night, you are not a saint; how can I trust you

Yan had not been in this place for long, and compared to the cities in the south, Jicheng was indeed much more desolate. However, Chu Si had just arrived here and could not make any comparisons.

Yes

His angry voice resounded heavily: "Give the order to send twelve riders with all their might to escort the county princess to the capital. If she is unwilling, then knock her out and send her back! Tell the county princess that she actually dared to disguise herself as a maid and plot against me. From now on, she must never appear before me again. Otherwise, I will ruin her self-proclaimed beautiful face!"

After everyone had withdrawn, he lowered his head and gazed at Chu Si. Seeing that she still had her eyes tightly closed, looking as if she had not yet awakened, he couldn't help but smile slightly, gently pinching her eyelashes with his fingers

She was pondering there when the chest she relied on began to emit a deep voice: "What audacity, driving away my people without permission, and still daring to cause trouble!"

Si'er, what are you thinking about

Such a gentle voice, uttered from the lips of such a handsome man, could melt even the hardest of hearts. Chu Si's heart skipped a beat, yet she thought that the person before her only liked her true self. Thus, a slight smirk crossed her lips, and a trace of cold mockery appeared on her exquisite face: "Is that so? Did you not say that you would give me a wedding chamber, that you would marry me properly? Are you saying that your words were false, and that you intend to engage in a tryst in a place like this?"

Murong Ke gazed deeply at her until a blush appeared on her face, then he chuckled softly: "My Si'er is shy." Seeing Chu Si turn her little face away, the flush spreading to her jade-like ears, he felt great joy in his heart

Throughout this month, Chu Si and Mu Rong Ke have been inseparable. For some reason, his domineering tenderness has not provided Chu Si with any sense of security. On the contrary, as the capital draws ever closer, her anxiety intensifies.

Murong Ke's chilling killing intent receded, and his voice involuntarily lowered: "Everyone, please leave."

With her limited knowledge of history, she knew of Murong Ke as a person, yet was unaware of the specific historical events associated with him. At the age of seventeen, Murong Ke surprisingly entered the battlefield, and it seemed that he was quite beloved by his subordinates and feared by his enemies

At this moment, Chu Si could no longer pretend to be asleep. She weakly opened her eyes, unsure of how to deal with Murong Ke without causing trouble. Thus, Chu Si lowered her brows and slowly sat up.

With a myriad of thoughts swirling in her mind, Chu Sixin contemplated that the pressing matter at hand was to find the martial arts that belonged to this body, as that would provide both offensive and defensive capabilities.

Upon waking again, she found herself surrounded by a cacophony of noise. The sounds of shouting, the clatter of hooves, and the whinnying of horses blended together, continuously reaching her ears. Chu Si fluttered her eyelashes but did not open her eyes. After listening for a while, she finally realized that the group had already joined forces with the Yan army, and this time, she feared that she truly could not escape.

General, the princess is extremely agitated. She has not eaten for the past two days and has been crying incessantly. I am concerned that if she continues like this, she may fall ill.

Murong Ke's voice is incredibly gentle, yet it carries a hardness that is etched into the bones

Thinking of this, Chu Si smiled bitterly. How could she have a sense of security when she knew nothing about this body of hers?

A pair of arms reached out from behind, forcefully pulling Chu Si into an embrace. Chu Si lowered her head and said hesitantly, "Are we almost at Jicheng?"

No

Indeed, we are about to arrive in Jicheng, which is very beautiful. Si'er, you will surely fall in love with it. With a faint smile, Murong Ke could not hide the joy of approaching his hometown.

On the second day, a group of people set off, and after approximately one month of travel, they entered autumn. The yellow leaves fell in abundance, and in the early morning and evening, a chill gradually enveloped the body

Nestled in Murong Ke's embrace, Chu Si surprisingly began to feel drowsy very quickly. After shifting her body and finding a comfortable position in Murong Ke's arms, Chu Si fell into a deep slumber

Gently tugging at Chu Si's eyelashes, and seeing that she still did not respond, Murong Ke let out a muffled laugh. He flicked his index finger and snapped it against Chu Si's eyelashes.

Biting her lower lip, Chu Si's voice softened: "You can sleep in the outer hall"

It has been a month since I arrived in this world, and the initial joy and novelty have all faded away, replaced by a longing for my family and a sense of panic about the future

Murong Ke sneered: "Is that so? If she were to fall ill and die, would this general then have to pay for her burial?"

Murong Ke gazed at her face and said with a low laugh, "If you don't let go, I will never let you go in the future."

She struggled a bit, and the arm around her waist tightened even more. Chu Si tried to keep her voice as calm as possible: "Let go of me."

Chu Si is a person of skill; although the autumn wind is chilly, she feels no cold. She shook her head and fixed her gaze on the rough and broad city walls, as well as the bustling crowds inside and outside the city gates. In her heart, she quietly thought: it is truly desolate here

When Murong Ke was silent, the sound of hooves did not dare to pause even for a moment. Chu Si nestled motionlessly in his embrace, secretly pondering: I am completely unaware of the condition of my body at present. Now that I have fallen into his hands, it is better to be cautious. Alas, I do not know where I can find out the specific condition of my body.

The palpable killing intent in the sound made Chu Si shiver involuntarily. She remained frozen, leaning motionlessly against Murong Ke's embrace

Chu Si struggled forcefully, trying to break free from his embrace. Murong Ke tightened his arms even more, but Chu Si still puffed up her small face, continuously struggling. Fearing that Chu Si might hurt herself, Murong Ke helplessly said: "Alright, I promise you, I will sleep in the outer hall"

Receiving his assurance, Chu Si felt a sense of relief in her heart. She no longer struggled. Looking at the docile Chu Si lying in his arms, Murong Ke said softly: "Si'er, no matter what you do to me, I find it hard to be angry with you. Alas, His Majesty is right; this is indeed a form of enchantment. Si'er, as long as you never leave me again, I am willing to do anything for you."

Murong Ke tightened his arms and said softly, "No." He nestled his face against Chu Si's forehead and gently said, "Si'er, I just don't want to leave you; I want to hold you. Rest assured, I won't really harm you."

Pointing at the stone gate made of bluestone that appeared ahead, Murong Ke's voice rose: "Si'er, look how beautiful Jicheng is." At this point, he suddenly lowered his voice, leaning close to Chu Si's ear and gently asking: "Are you cold? Do you need an extra layer?"