Chapter 418
CHAPTER 418 (1): HARD TO BEAR THE PAIN IN THE HEART
Pei Qianhao understood what Yun Ruofeng was referring to, and turned around to look at Su Xi-er and held her hand before softly saying, “Close your eyes; don’t look . ” He then raised another hand to cover her eyes .
Receiving his signal, the guards aimed their arrows at Yun Ruofeng, their bowstrings taut . Before they could shoot, however, a figure fully dressed in black suddenly flashed past, throwing out a storm of needles from their hand . In the blink of an eye, the guards were all clutching their knees before eventually collapsing to the ground .
“Prince Hao, at the end of the day, this is still Prince Yun . Isn’t it unacceptable to shoot him dead without a second thought?” The mysterious man’s voice was hoarse, and right after he finished speaking, he aimed his palm straight at Pei Qianhao .
He was quite skilled, causing Pei Qianhao to furrow his brow and push Su Xi-er away to battle him . The two of them kept exchanging blows, but no victor could be determined .
When Su Xi-er looked at the man closely, her expression turned grave . Half-faced man! Who on earth is he? He has appeared multiple times, targeting both me and Pei Qianhao!
Not one to remain inactive, Yun Ruofeng grasped the opportunity to swiftly move to Su Xi-er’s side .
Even though Su Xi-er’s skills were adequate, the combination of the medicinal powder and her injury made it hard for her to resist . After a few exchanges, she was forcibly pushed out the back door . Qin Ling’s horse carriage appeared with impeccable timing, and she unceremoniously pulled aboard .
Pei Qianhao exuded a frosty aura as a murderous intent flickered in his eyes . I must end this battle as soon as possible! His attacks became more vicious as his irritation grew . As for Shi Mo himself, he hadn’t planned to linger; his only goal was delaying Pei Qianhao long enough for Yun Ruofeng to escape . Thus, he broke off the engagement and quickly disappeared at the first opportunity .
Pei Qianhao stopped his attacks and whistled loudly, prompting his steed to come galloping over . He immediately leapt onto the horse and chased after the direction that the carriage had left in .
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As for Shi Mo, he was currently walking through an isolated alley . He had only taken a few steps before he was forced to lean against the wall, coughing up a mouthful of fresh blood immediately after . A harsh glint flickered in his eyes as he raised an arm to swipe at his mouth . Pei Qianhao is really quite skilled! To think that he managed to injure me!
Shi Mo’s gaze deepened, and the corners of his mouth curled up to form a wicked smile . Interesting . The stronger the opponent is, the more it can arouse my fighting spirit . Pei Zheng has really raised a good son . The Pei Residence may be at its peak right now, but it will eventually crumble and collapse!
Qin Ling’s carriage quickly made its way through the capital, but was delayed by the guards when they reached the gates at the entrance . That being said, it only took a few swings of his sword to deal with them, allowing the carriage to continue madly rushing towards its destination .
Yuchi Mo, who was in charge of guarding the capital’s gates, immediately gathered a group of troops and horses when he found the aftermath . Just as he was about to give the order to pursue, he felt a gust of wind blow past, followed by the sound of horse hooves furiously pounding against the ground .
Upon a closer look, he realised that it was Pei Qianhao! Yuchi Mo’s expression immediately became solemn . Princess Consort Hao is in that horse carriage! She’s being abducted!
Armed with this knowledge, the sense of urgency in his heart only heightened as he urged his subordinates forward .
“Prince Yun, there are many people on horseback pursuing us . ” Qin Ling loudly shouted as he drove the horse carriage .
Yun Ruofeng looked at Su Xi-er who was sitting in the corner . She’s very composed . The woman who is bashful in front of Pei Qianhao has once again become strong-willed in front of me .
Why is she unwilling to show her soft side to me?
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Yun Ruofeng’s eyes deepened as he instructed, “Head up the mountains . ”
Obeying his order, Qin Ling turned the carriage to head up the mountain path .
“Lan-er, can’t you be more gentle towards me? My days are numbered . ” Yun Ruofeng bitterly smiled, his gaze becoming more gentle .
CHAPTER 418 (2): HARD TO BEAR THE PAIN IN THE HEART
“Yun Ruofeng, I am Su Xi-er in this lifetime, and I have nothing to do with you . Lianchen said that you already gave up on vying for power, and he would have forgiven you for what you have done . As long as you obediently stayed inside the Prince Yun Residence, he wouldn’t have tried to do anything to you . Tonight’s events really are disappointing . ” Su Xi-er’s gaze was calm .
I already don’t have any feelings towards him .
I had always hated him, wished to kill him with my own hands and watch as the life drains from his eyes . But now, I feel very calm . In my eyes, he is just a pitiful person .
A soft chuckle escaped from Yun Ruofeng’s lips . “It’s just another way of confining someone . You might as well kill this Prince . Rather than painfully living, it would be better to die . ”
Vigilance flickered across Su Xi-er’s eyes . The idea of death has crossed his mind, and the horse carriage is also heading towards the mountains . Could he be thinking of…
“What’s wrong? I watched you as you died in your previous lifetime . Now, you will watch as I die . Isn’t this rather good? I want you to remember me forever!” Yun Ruofeng laughed . I initially wanted to bring Su Xi-er back, but things don’t always go as planned .
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It was clear that Yun Ruofeng’s mental state was in tatters, but his expression still remained calm, with the same ever-present smile on his face .
Just as the horse carriage was about to reach the summit of the mountain, Qin Ling stopped it . “Prince Yun, there’s no path ahead; we can’t go on any further . ”
“Is that so? Lan-er, come and walk with this Prince . ” He swiftly reached out his hand to grab her .
Shaking off his arm in the cramped carriage, she quickly alighted on her own . The place he had grabbed at was exactly where she had stabbed herself .
Looking at the blood on his fingertips, Yun Ruofeng instantly understood why she still had strength . So it’s because the pain has replaced her sense of powerlessness . Lan-er, you said that I’m ruthless to myself, but this description is more apt for you . How deep must this wound be for you to stay conscious for so long?
Standing on the mountain path, Su Xi-er looked into the distance . Just a few hundred steps until we reach the summit .
“Lan-er, let’s go up . Qin Ling, guard here . ” Yun Ruofeng then snatched the sword from Qin Ling’s waist and aimed it at Su Xi-er .
“Go up . ” He threatened despite the smile in his eyes .
Su Xi-er looked at him . “Yun Ruofeng, you plan to kill me again?”
“How can that be? How can I bear to kill you? Go up . ” Yun Ruofeng’s voice became more ruthless as he pushed the tip of the sword closer to her .
In contrast, Su Xi-er maintained her composure, the frigid mountain wind helping her to stay awake . She didn’t say a single word as she headed to the summit step by step .
Watching their departing figures, Qin Ling felt complicated . Why do I feel like the two of them won’t ever come back?
Soon, the two reached the summit . Yun Ruofeng put down the sword and smiled at her . “Lan-er, looking down from this vantage point, the tall houses and walls have become so short and small . Each human has become even tinier than a dot . ”
“Didn’t you want to die? You can just jump down . ” Su Xi-er took a few steps back and looked at him placidly .
“I originally prepared a very good plan to bring you back . I was willing to do whatever it took, even if I ended up a cripple . I have realised my failures too late, and I am reaping what I have sown . ” Yun Ruofeng’s face was wreathed in smiles as he continued . “Lan-er, I am going to die . Do you have anything to say to me?”
Carrying a gentle and faint smile on his countenance, the vicious aura in him had already dissipated . Would she remember me if I die in front of her? Maybe she will, even if it’s just a minor memory .
Su Xi-er stared straight into his eyes . “As Ning Rulan, I would tell you that your time is up . ”
Hearing those words, Yun Ruofeng was stunned for a moment before he smiled . “Regardless of your identity, you are still the same as before, remembering all grudges . If anyone offends you, you will pay them back a hundred times over . ”
I remember telling her that her time was up before she died . I can only feel that it is sadly ironic for her to say the same thing to me now .