Ye Luan followed the group out of Yan Pass. After several days of travel, they bypassed Huli Mountain and entered the border of Daliang.
They were pausing at the foot of a sand dune to rest.
As she watched the others eating their dry rations, the thought of leaving them occurred to her.
At Yan Pass that day, from what Chi Yan had said, Xiao Chi Zhan and the others were in Quzhou. They must have reached some sort of agreement, and Li Qiongyu was frequently sending out carrier pigeons.
She guessed that she must be sending messages to Xiao Chi Zhan, who was far away in Quzhou.
She admitted that she was being rather heartless, but she truly didn't want to be entangled with Xiao Chi Zhan all the way. It would be better to be free and unrestrained on her own.
"A'luan, come and eat quickly. After we finish, we can continue our journey into the pass."
Lan Murou waved to her from beside the carriage.
Ye Luan paused and then walked over.
But just then, suddenly, the sound of loud horse hooves rang out.
Everyone looked on in surprise. At the end of the sand dune, two men were galloping towards them on horseback.
The golden light of the sky illuminated the man's proud features and flowing robes, as if he were a god of war riding on the golden light.
"This brat, he's quite fast."
Li Qiongyu glanced sideways, then turned to get his water skin.
Ye Luan watched Xiao Chi Zhan, dressed in a black tight-fitting outfit, from afar on his horse.
He rode very fast, full of heroic spirit and imposing demeanor.
His pair of deep red pupils swept across the surroundings, quickly focusing on her face. His usually fierce eyes softened, shining brighter than the golden light in the sky.
She pursed her lips slightly, lowered her gaze, and turned to go to the carriage.
Xiao Chi Zhan noticed her evasion and rode directly towards her. As he neared her, he suddenly pulled the reins, stopping his horse.
With a neigh, the horse stopped in front of her, rearing its head and letting out a long, resounding cry that echoed through the heavens and earth.
Ye Luan, angered, covered her ears.
He's crazy, does he want to deafen me?
"Luanluan."
He called her affectionately, leaped off his horse, and reached out to embrace her.
Ye Luan knew his nature; he was always hugging and kissing.
She twisted to dodge him and turned away with a cold expression.
Xiao Chi Zhan's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.
"Xiao Chi Zhan, weren't you in Quzhou? Did you fly here? You came to Huli Mountain so quickly."
Hearing Li Qiongyu's teasing, before anyone could speak, Tan Taiye let out a loud laugh.
"Afraid you couldn't keep an eye on her." He paused, then also dismounted, walking to Lan Murou's side. Seeing her noticeably plump cheeks, he smiled, "Why have you become so rounded?"
Does he know how to speak?!
Lan Murou silently complained in her heart.
Without being restrained, she naturally had an appetite.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Tan Taiye unceremoniously pinched her cheek and teased, "Being a bit rounded looks good."
"Ow, it hurts."
Hearing this, Tan Taiye released her face and, disregarding the situation, wrapped his arm around her waist and whispered suggestively in her ear, "Do you miss me?"
Lan Murou: "----"
Meanwhile, Ye Luan, not wanting to see Xiao Chi Zhan, took a biscuit and sat in the carriage to eat.
But who knew this person was so thick-skinned that he directly got into the carriage.
Wei Qingge, who was dozing in the carriage, woke up groggily. She saw a formidable figure sitting opposite her, not saying anything, just sitting quietly.
She let out a gasp and quickly sat up, "Your Highness."
Xiao Chi Zhan didn't look at her, lowering his gaze to pour tea.
Wei Qingge stealthily glanced at Ye Luan, who was quietly eating, and felt awkward. Just as she was about to slip away, she received Ye Luan's look.
It was clearly a signal for her to stay and shield her.
She smiled sheepishly and shuffled her butt towards the carriage door.
A'luan, don't blame me.
She was terrified of the Prince; his methods were unbearable for ordinary people.
What if he was displeased and didn't like her, and decided to deal with her?
"Cough, cough, A'luan, I'm going down to walk around, my neck hurts."
Ye Luan looked at her timid appearance and couldn't speak.
She took a sip of tea and was about to get out of the carriage.
"Luanluan, if you're going down, I'll go down too. I don't mind kissing you in front of everyone."
Ye Luan's body stiffened. "----"
Seeing this, Wei Qingge quickly got out of the carriage, not forgetting to close the door.
What an unreliable, troublemaking friend.
"Luanluan, sit down."
Ye Luan bit into the biscuit and sat back down, saying to him.
"You shut up, you're too noisy."
Xiao Chi Zhan didn't say anything further, obediently closing his mouth. His eyes quietly watched her eat, occasionally offering her a cup of tea.
Being stared at by him like this, no one could stand it.
Ye Luan quickly finished eating, placed her things on the tea table, and lay down inside with her back to him.
This carriage was small, and the narrow bed was hard and small, making her bones ache.
Especially with his gaze constantly fixed on her back, it was as uncomfortable as it could get.
'Can you stop staring at me?'
She sat up and looked at him faintly.
Xiao Chi Zhan averted his gaze, "Then you look at me."
Who wants to look at you?
Ye Luan wanted to roll her eyes, but she didn't dare, so she turned to the side.
"Luanluan, come here for a hug."
He immediately extended his hand to embrace her.
However, Ye Luan was on guard. She immediately covered his face, grabbed his hand, and pushed his head to the side.
Xiao Chi Zhan was not annoyed. With great speed, he grabbed her arm and swiftly swept her up from the ground, pulling her into his embrace.
His gaze as he looked down at her was filled with the wildness of a predator stalking its prey.
This scene happened too quickly.
Ye Luan hadn't even reacted before she was tightly embraced. In her surprise, she quickly looked up and inadvertently brushed against his slightly cool lips.
He seemed to have been waiting for this moment and quickly leaned down to kiss her.
She was furious. With quick hands, she covered his lips and forcefully pushed him back.
"You can't stand not being horny for a single day."
Their movements were both swift, happening almost in a flash.
Xiao Chi Zhan gently licked her hand, the heat making her immediately retract it and vigorously wipe it clean on his clothes.
"Are you disgusted?"
Xiao Chi Zhan's gaze was direct and nakedly fixed on her as he said, "I've already touched your whole body. What's disgusting about this?"
Ye Luan rolled her eyes, unable to refute his words.
She was held tightly in his arms, unable to break free.
She wriggled and struggled, spitting out a few words through gritted teeth, "One last time, let go."
"Good girl~ Don't move."
A strange voice came from above her.
Ye Luan, being held, suddenly realized what was happening. She stiffened and glared at him.
"Good girl, don't move. I really can't stand it."
She gritted her teeth, "Then why don't you let go?"
Xiao Chi Zhan didn't loosen his grip, his head buried in her neck, murmuring.
"I rushed here day and night to see you. You're letting me hug you for just a moment, just a moment. I won't do anything."
Ye Luan believed his nonsense, but she was being held, and her body dared not move, fearing she might provoke him.
This madman could do anything.
He held her tightly, sniffing the faint fragrance from her. The air became still.
After a long while, he suddenly said, "Luanluan, I admit I was wrong. When will you forgive me?"