TCN: Mei Gongqing

Chapter 110: Understanding

Chapter 110: Understanding

Chen Rong looked up in surprise as she observed the quiet face under the starlight.

Ran Min ignored her look, choosing instead to stare straight ahead at the distant horizon.

Chen Rong withdrew her gaze. At length, her lips slowly curved into a faint smile that seemed ironic, triumphant, bitter, and resigned all at once...

"Aye," she finally opened her mouth to answer him.

Ran Min gave a kick which spurred the horse on.

His dragon horse was one of the rarest in the world. When it dashed, it was as fast as a lightning bolt.

Nested in his arms, Chen Rong bit her lip at the abrasive contact with his armor.

A long while later, she softly asked, "Where are we going this time?"

"Luo'yang."

Luo'yang?

Chen Rong lapsed into thought. Luo'yang? Would it not be a very long journey? Wouldn't the people of Nan'yang have been gone by the time she came back, even if remnants of the city survived? And wouldn't the white-robed idol who'd never needed her to interfere in his affairs have also met his end?

At long last, Chen Rong whispered back: "I see."

"You needn't worry, Ah Rong," scoffed Ran Min. "By the time you return, Wang Qilang would've been killed by Murong Ke."

He regretted these words almost as soon as he uttered them. So he clamped his thin lips and sulked on his own.

Chen Rong didn't notice his strange behavior. She lowered her eyes, and softly yet staunchly replied, "Lang'ya Wang Qi isn't an incompetent man. You aren't the only one Murong Ke fears, general!"

This time, Ran Min broke into laughter as soon as she finished.

By the time he stopped, he furrowed his thick brows and ordered her: "Stop thinking about him hereafter!"

Chen Rong dropped her gaze and at length answered, "Aye." Being familiar with his temper and knowing his disposition, Chen Rong understood she could not wade against the current. "Though I am a woman," she quietly said, "I will be resolute in my action... I won't think of him any longer." The same way I don't love you any longer. Even if I stay by your side, even if I'm with you day and night, I will not love you, never again!

Ran Min harrumphed to hear her answer.

The pair and their horse raced forward.

Gradually, the moon rose to the sky.

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At this time, the horse suddenly reared and neighed skyward.

"There's an ambush!" barked Ran Min.

His handsome face iced up, his eyes murderous as he tightened his grip on the reins.

Chen Rong paled when she heard him. She glanced to the side only to see that his weapon was not with him.

Ran Min was the invincible Heavenly Prince with his stallion and weapon. But what if he didn't have his weapon?

...If it weren't for finding her, his weapon would never leave his hand!

While Chen Rong was dwelling on this, Ran Min turned around to look at her.

As he turned around, Chen Rong looked up and faced his icy eyes, whispering: "Your fine horse can certainly break out of here. General, let me down to lighten its load. You'll be able to take them by surprise that way." At Ran Min's surprised look, she softly added: "Don't worry about me."