AWB Chapter 252 Departure
Chapter 252 Departure
Time flew by, and two days passed in the blink of an eye. In the early morning, while the sky was still dark, the two Dugu sisters had already woken from their slumber. They quickly rose, washed, and dressed, then methodically packed the rest of their belongings. Soon, everything was ready, ready to depart.
Afterwards, they called the servants to move the heavy luggage to the carriage parked in the courtyard. After placing the luggage, the two went to the dining room to have breakfast together.
After breakfast, the sky was just beginning to turn pale. The Dugu sisters didn't dare delay and quickly boarded the carriage, speeding towards the city gate.
Meanwhile, Li Chu, on the other side, also woke up early because he had learned in advance that the Dugu sisters were leaving the city this morning. He dressed neatly, had a simple breakfast, and then hurried to the city gate, quietly waiting for their arrival.
The day before, the meticulous Dugu Jingyao had written a letter to Guo Ziyi, stating that there was no need to send any troops today, but that his men should arrive at the Yunnan Palace tomorrow. They would then be escorting a young woman to reunite with the Dugu sisters.
Because of this, the only people accompanying Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue out of the city today were Xunfeng and some of his personal guards, whom Dugu Xin had left with them. These personal guards were all agile and well-trained, and they remained vigilant at all times to ensure the safety of the two princesses.
Liu Jingyue's beautiful face was now filled with worry, her brows furrowed tightly as she pondered the current situation. Even if she possessed martial arts skills as superb as Dugu Jingyao, she was still only a delicate girl. How could she possibly compete with those powerful and martial arts-savvy men?
Dugu Jingyao stared silently at the worried-looking Liu Jingyue before her. She could clearly sense the fear and anxiety deep within her. So, she slowly extended her right hand and gently stroked Liu Jingyue's slightly trembling shoulder, trying to offer her some comfort and reassurance.
However, Liu Jingyue, who was deep in thought, had not anticipated this sudden action at all. The moment Dugu Jingyao's hand touched her, she couldn't help but tremble all over, like a frightened deer.
Dugu Jingyao naturally understood her sister's mood at the moment. She thought that since she was so young, she had never encountered such a dangerous situation before.
Dugu Jingyao first looked deeply at Liu Jingyue, then fixed her eyes with an incomparably firm gaze, as if telling her not to fear any difficulties or obstacles. Then, Dugu Jingyao opened her arms, gently embraced Liu Jingyue, and said softly, "Yuer, don't be afraid. I will protect you."
Liu Jingyue snuggled in Dugu Jingyao's warm embrace, feeling the love and care from her loved ones, and her originally anxious heart finally settled down a little.
She calmed down and considered it carefully. She felt that her sister and the accompanying guards not only possessed unique skills and superb martial arts, but the armor they wore was also made by herself and several skilled female workers who worked all night long. Thinking of this, Liu Jingyue felt more confident and secretly prayed that this trip would go smoothly and safely.
Liu Jingyue responded: "Okay, sister, I believe you."
The clatter of horses' hooves and the rustling of wheels intertwined, and after about a quarter of an hour, the carriage finally came to a slow stop. Liu Jingyue's nerves, already tense, were now strained like a bowstring. Even the usually calm and composed Dugu Jingyao could not help but take precautions.
Dugu Jingyao gently lifted a corner of the curtain and looked out cautiously. When she saw that the people coming were Li Chu and others, her heart finally settled down and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Dugu Jingyao turned around and whispered to Liu Jingyue to wait in the carriage, then she straightened her clothes and got off the carriage gracefully.
The moment she saw Li Chu, she was overwhelmed by a deep feeling of reluctance to leave. She knew that her future was uncertain. If she really met with an accident and died, there might not be another chance for such a reunion. When she thought of this, Dugu Jingyao felt a pang of pain in her nose and her eyes gradually turned red.
Li Chu was quick to notice Dugu Jingyao's change in mood, and without caring if anyone else was around, he walked towards her with a gentle smile on his face, taking brisk steps, trying to ease the pain of parting with his own warmth.
When he got closer, he stretched out his hand without hesitation and held Dugu Jingyao's hand tightly, as if Dugu Jingyao had become his legitimate princess.
This sudden intimate gesture made Dugu Jingyao stunned for a moment, and the reluctance that had lingered in her heart was replaced by shyness in an instant.
She complained coquettishly, "Oh, so many people are watching us!" However, despite saying this, she did not break free from Li Chu's hand. Instead, she lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, like a beautiful peach blossom in full bloom.
Li Chu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, not caring about the eyes of others. Instead, he said proudly: "So what if people see me? You are about to become my princess. Isn't this a well-known fact?" He looked around as he spoke.
Seeing this, the soldiers hurriedly responded in unison: "We all know it." Then, Li Chu showed a complacent expression on his face, as if saying, "What do you think, I was right, wasn't I?" Seeing Li Chu's slightly childish look, Dugu Jingyao's eyes, which were originally filled with tears, instantly bloomed into a smile, and the haze in her heart dissipated a lot.
At this moment, Li Chu leaned close to Dugu Jingyao's ear and whispered softly, "Today is a grand court meeting, and I'm tied up with many affairs, so I can only escort you here. These soldiers are all elite soldiers carefully selected by my father and me, and they will do their utmost to protect your safety. In addition, I have instructed Feng Shengyi to secretly arrange a group of extraordinary secret guards to follow you in the dark. If you encounter any danger, they will appear to help you."
As Li Chu spoke, the warm breath from his mouth gently brushed Dugu Jingyao's earlobe, bringing a tingling sensation that made her shiver involuntarily. Instantly, a shy blush crept onto her cheeks, as alluring as a ripe apple. In the gentle glow of the rising sun, Dugu Jingyao appeared even more charming and alluring, with a unique allure.
When the many soldiers on the side saw this scene, they turned their heads away embarrassedly, saying that they really couldn't bear to watch it. Only Feng Shengyi directed everyone to act in an orderly manner.
Seeing this, Dugu Jingyao lightly moved to Li Chu's side, leaned over slightly, and put her slightly heroic face close to his ear, whispering softly, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and will be extremely careful. I hope this will go smoothly, but if anything unexpected happens, if there is an assassination attempt, no matter what the final result, you must spread the word that I am seriously injured. You must not panic."
Li Chu naturally knew that this was a carefully planned strategy, so he just responded with a light "hmm".
Then, he slowly stretched out his arms, seemingly casually yet perfectly pulling Dugu Jingyao gently into his warm, broad embrace. In an instant, the surroundings seemed to fall into silence, with only the gentle sounds of their breathing intertwined, like a silent melody.
Dugu Jingyao also raised her hands and gently wrapped them around Li Chu's strong waist, hugging him quietly and affectionately. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the whole world seemed to be filled with only the two of them leaning on each other.
However, good times are always short-lived. But after a moment, the two tacitly released their embrace and looked at each other, their eyes full of attachment and reluctance.
But in order for their plan to proceed smoothly, they had to temporarily put aside their romantic feelings. After a detailed explanation, the two resolutely turned around, each firmly moving towards their own path, gradually drifting further and further apart...