Chapter 3, Loss of Wealth

The elderly man driving the vehicle noticed that the situation was not right, so he immediately pulled over to the side of the road. He waited for all those people to pass before continuing to drive forward

There are a total of 36 soldiers, divided into two teams, standing on either side of the road.

Thirty-five guards watched as their companion emerged from the woods, hurriedly entering the carriage and swiftly taking out a set of clean clothes belonging to Prince Jing. Their expressions changed; why was the prince changing into clean clothes now? The guards could never have imagined that the reason for Prince Jing changing his clothes was that his original outfit had been stripped off him! And it was done by a woman!

The young woman targeted by Chu Jingcheng is currently completely unaware.

What Chu Jingcheng did not know was that the woman who stripped him of his clothes and took his money did not sell his clothes, but rather wore them herself! This action was completely beyond his expectations; even the mighty and revered war god could make mistakes in his assumptions.

Upon this thought, the guard prepared to let go, throwing the bellyband with all his might towards the distance. Just as the bellyband slipped from his hand, a chilling voice reached his ears

Yin Qingyue slightly tilted her head and glanced over, only to see a group of guards with swords hanging at their waists passing by. Upon a rough count, there were about thirteen people.

Thank you, uncle. Yin Qingyue said with a smile, and then began to arrange her hair. She took a relatively thick and stiff straw and used it as a hair tie. Before long, her hair was tied up.

The embroidered shoes are a remarkably delicate pure blue, with several orchids embroidered on both sides

Upon this reflection, Chu Jingcheng felt even more displeased, his expression growing increasingly cold, while the guards were tense, their palms sweating profusely.

"This prince did not say to give you the bellyband." Chu Jingcheng said with a cold face, then quickly took back the bellyband, and subsequently bent down to pick up the pouch at his feet and hung it at his waist

The guard's hands, which caught the bellyband, were subtly trembling. Is he going to throw the bellyband away? This bellyband is extremely bright, as if mocking the prince. He might as well throw it away!

Realizing this, Yin Qingyue silently cried out. She was the pride of the Yin family, not only excelling in medical skills but also envied by the collateral branches of the Yin family for her ability to read people's thoughts

The guard lowered his eyes, suppressing his surprise and curiosity. After bowing, he quickly withdrew. This small hillside was hidden behind a grove, and outside the grove were two guard teams of Beihou. King Jing, being both a prince and a lord, as well as a general, naturally brought several guard teams with him on his journey to Xize

The middle-aged man noticed her looking at him, yet he remained silent, as if her pair of eyes could speak. Unavoidably, his heart softened; perhaps there was a reason for her wearing men's clothing

Yin Qingyue's pair of bright eyes met those of the middle-aged man. Ten seconds later, her heart sank suddenly; she could not discern this person's thoughts! Mind reading was beyond the capabilities of this body! She could not concentrate her energy!

"Miss, you should tie your hair up into a bun. Otherwise, once you enter the capital, your appearance will surely cause a commotion," the kind-hearted coachman reminded her. The people in the capital are not like us country folk, and moreover, the young lady is exceptionally beautiful. He visits the capital once a month to deliver straw to the estate of a wealthy man. He has seen many beautiful women, but compared to the young lady before him, they all instantly pale in comparison.

At this moment, Chu Jingcheng stood up from the grass, holding a bright red bellyband in his hand. He gazed deeply at the bellyband, which was pure red, devoid of any patterns or embroidery. His eyes darkened as he tightly grasped the bellyband, that damned woman

"Bring another set of clothes for this king." Chu Jingcheng's expression was not good; the legendary war god of the Beihai Kingdom, a man of iron and steel, had unexpectedly suffered the humiliation of being stripped by a woman in the outskirts of Xizejing! If this matter were to spread, it would likely cause a nationwide sensation

"Miss, please come up, I will take you to the capital." He said while waving his hand, signaling Yin Qingyue to get onto the ox cart.

Chu Jingcheng reached out to take the clothes, then tossed the bellyband to the guard and proceeded to dress himself.

Just as she lifted her foot to walk to the left, a bullock cart slowly passed by. Yin Qingyue immediately shouted, "Uncle, please do me a favor and give me a ride!"

Now it's done, she has come to this wretched place, and has ended up with such a body, it is truly enough!

Chu Jingcheng's footsteps shifted slightly, inadvertently brushing against the pouch at his feet. After a careful examination, a glimmer of icy coldness flashed in his eyes, as if it could freeze all things in existence.

"Your Highness, the clothes have arrived," the guard spoke cautiously. The prince had never been so humiliated before, and his mood was undoubtedly very poor. The guard had to be extremely careful to avoid provoking the prince's wrath.

Just as she closed her eyes to rest, a commotion arose from behind. The coachman turned his head to take a look and immediately pulled the ox cart to the side of the road

She pressed her lips tightly together, then quickly walked towards the ox cart. Supporting herself on the cart's platform with both hands, she exerted considerable effort before finally climbing up.

All the guards marched in unison, their attire uniform, and their expressions extremely serious. The first two guards led the way, and at the center of the group of guards was a light golden carriage, adorned with a circle of dark blue tassels on its roof. At the sight of this carriage, she immediately knew that the person inside was either wealthy or of high status

Yin Qingyue lay on a pile of straw, her body slightly sinking into it, with the entire cart of straw covering most of her body, leaving only a dark head and a pair of embroidered shoes visible

The purse was opened by someone, leaving it empty and deflated. He has never liked to carry a lot of silver with him; his purse has always contained three ingots of silver. The woman who stripped him of his clothes, was she driven mad by poverty! She took his clothes, which she could not possibly wear herself. His clothes were expensive, and it is likely that the woman sold them.

When did I allow you to throw it away? Keep it well!

The guard's legs trembled, and he immediately grabbed the bellyband back into his hands. His face wrinkled in displeasure as he said to the prince, "Your Highness, should I keep this bellyband? I am a man and have no need for a bellyband!" This remark inadvertently struck a nerve with Chu Jingcheng. The woman leaving the bellyband behind was nothing short of a mockery towards him! The young lady took your clothes and left the bellyband for you, so you better wear it properly!

This body is very frail; she cannot move too vigorously, nor can she walk for extended periods. She has just exited the woods and, after strenuously climbing onto the ox cart, has already exhausted her strength. She must rest for a while

The middle-aged man driving the ox cart pulled the reins, bringing the cart to a stop. He turned his head to look at Yin Qingyue and said, "Miss, why are you dressed in men's clothing?"

Yin Qingyue walked through a grove, emerging in a location that was not the North Hao guard station. She looked around; a wide road lay before her, flanked by trees on both sides. Should she walk forward or backward? Or perhaps, she would take a gamble and walk to the left!

The man's head in the car suddenly turned, and Yin Qingyue's heart skipped a beat. She quickly lowered her head; she did not clearly see the man's face, but she felt that she knew him.

By chance, a gentle breeze blew, lifting the curtain of the carriage. Through the curtain, Yin Qingyue caught a glimpse of a man's profile, strikingly handsome, with strong facial features, evoking an indescribable feeling