After I traveled through the book, I was spoiled by five little villains

"drive!"

On the silent and deserted official road, there was a sudden sound of horse hooves, each one like thunder.

Heaven has changed.

Dark clouds gathered overhead, and a damp smell was brought in by the cold wind.

It is a sign of a snowstorm.

"Your Highness, we have to speed up!"

Xie Rujin stood in the wind and shouted at Qin Yaoguang: "Can you do this?"

"can!"

Qin Yaoguang's voice penetrated the cold wind.

The situation forced her to not have Qingbai riding a horse with her. This was not possible, but it had to be done.

There is no other option.

Attacked by men in white and shot by sharp arrows, some horses died and some escaped.

Of the Qingyi Guards, only Qing Bai was left, and he was unable to gather the horses.

The horse that Qin Yaoguang was riding was once owned by Yue Lu.

The heavy snow blocked the mountain and made travel difficult.

Fortunately, the road from the teahouse to the capital is wide and flat.

Qingbai was seriously injured and could not walk, so Xie Ruijin left two personal guards and enough supplies to take care of her in the teahouse.

In the icy and snowy weather, there was a teahouse where people could barely stay and light a charcoal fire.

It's better than letting Qingbai be jolted on the horse.

Qin Yaoguang bid farewell to Qingbai with tears in her eyes, and rode towards the capital city while listening to her instructions.

It's already late.

In winter, the days are particularly short.

We must reach the capital before dark.

Otherwise, even with a torch, it would be difficult to see far.

In the snowy wilderness, without vision, nature becomes a trap full of dangers.

Qin Yaoguang used her own cloak to bury Yue Lu. At this time, she was wearing the spare cloak that Xie Rujin took out.

A sable cloak of silver satin that he had worn out.

Most of his luggage was left at the post station, and only his personal guards carried some simple clothes, which unexpectedly came in handy.

Qin Yaoguang did not refuse. She thanked him and put it on.

Assess the situation; this is not the time to act willfully.

Light snowflakes began to float in the air and the sky was getting darker and darker.

In the distance, the tall and majestic city walls of the capital finally appeared.

On snowy days, people would stay at home if possible, and the city gates were deserted.

The soldier guarding the gate leaned his spear against the city wall, rubbed his red, frozen hands, and thought about where to have a drink and warm himself up after his shift.

Suddenly, he heard a sound like thunder.

He and the other person looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

In this kind of weather, why would anyone come back from outside the city?

Before they could think about it, more than a dozen riders on fast horses arrived at the city gate like a whirlwind.

A slender hand stretched out from under the cloak and handed him a golden token.

With such a grand ceremony, he must be a noble person.

The soldier hurriedly took it with both hands, took a closer look, and knelt down with a plop: "Your humble servant greets the princess!"

"Get up!"

Qin Yaoguang gave the order slowly, pulled the reins, and waited patiently for Xie Ruijin and others to verify the pass.

In order to reach Beijing before dark, we had to ride as fast as possible.

I was almost thrown to pieces on horseback.

Thanks to the fact that I exercised and practiced riding every day when the weather was calm.

Even though her muscles were sore all over, she managed to hold on without letting anyone down.

Seeing her waiting, Xie Ruijin took the initiative to step forward.

There was admiration in his eyes, because he knew that traveling in the snow was a blessing, even for him who was away from home all year round.

What’s more, she is the eldest princess who grew up in luxury.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will check your pass and escort you back to your residence."

He brought more than a dozen men with him, and it would take some time to check the pass.

Xie Ruijin was unwilling to wade into the muddy waters of the capital, and he also knew that as the youngest son of the Xie family, it was inappropriate for him to take the initiative to show goodwill to the eldest princess.

There is no problem in rescuing the eldest princess in the suburbs of Beijing.

As they travelled in the cold wind, they were fellow travelers without any constraints of status.

But now that I have entered Beijing, all those worldly rules and regulations have returned to me.

Qin Yaoguang sat firmly on the saddle, maintaining her noble demeanor even though she felt uncomfortable.

She said politely, "Thank you for your help, sir. I will definitely repay you. Now, let's say goodbye."

Saving Qing Bai's life was one thing, but burying the Qingyi Guards and escorting her back to the capital was another.

"Take care, Your Highness."

Knowing that she was in a hurry to return home, Xie Ruijin bowed and saw her off.

Qin Yaoguang rode away on his horse, looking exhausted.

Xie Ruijin stood there for a long time, watching her walk away alone and looking at her wearing her old cloak.

Just as Qin Yaoguang's figure was about to turn the corner and disappear.

Qin Yaoguang pulled the reins and looked back at the city gate.

The scene when I left the capital seems to be still vivid in my mind.

How lively.

There are five lively and lovely children, and their younger sister Chun Ning. Qing Bai is riding slowly beside them...

There was also Shopkeeper Wan who came to see her off, and the shopkeepers of various businesses under her name also came to join in the fun.

Thinking back on it now, that picture seems to be filled with sunshine, so vivid that it is unbelievable.

And now.

As far as the eye can see, the city gate is deserted and there are few pedestrians.

Snowflakes were floating in the sky, adding another layer of chill.

There was no one around her.

Yue Lu and her companions remained in that cold place forever.

Qin Yaoguang suppressed the grief in his heart and his eyes suddenly became sharp.

A fire is burning in my chest.

It is about to sweep across the landscape.

Taking a deep breath and inhaling a cloud of cold air, Qin Yaoguang turned around resolutely and never looked back.

Xie Ruijin saw her looking towards the city gate.

He would not be so narcissistic as to think that she could not let him go.

He felt as if she had made up her mind about something, just at that moment when she looked back.

The dusk gradually dimmed and turned into ink-blue.

The thick layer of snow gives the capital city a hazy beauty.

The lights lit up one after another.

There is a warm home waiting for the wanderers to return home.

At the gate of the Princess's mansion, a servant was sweeping the snow at the door with a long bamboo broom.

When the master is not around, they, as servants, dare not slack off.

But without the master, the huge princess mansion lost its vitality.

The servants followed the routine and had a lot of free time, but they had no hope in their hearts and just lived on the monthly salary.

"Definitely -"

In the distance came the sound of a lone horse's hooves.

Who would come at this hour?

The servant who was sweeping the snow held a bamboo broom, raised his head in confusion and looked towards the source of the sound.

The Princess's Mansion is not like other common people's residences. Half of this street is occupied by the Princess's Mansion, and it is impossible for anyone to pass by.

When the person came closer, he suddenly realized that the woman riding on the horse looked so much like the eldest princess.

But, it's impossible?!

How could His Highness be alone?

He was just the most inconspicuous servant in the Princess's mansion. Every time he saw the Princess from afar, he was surrounded by people.

The horse slowly walked to the gate. Qin Yaoguang slowly loosened the reins and looked at the vermilion plaque. His expression finally relaxed.

She stepped off the horse in the stirrups, her legs staggered, and fatigue surged over her body.

"Someone is coming! Someone is coming quickly!"

"His Royal Highness is back!"

"The princess fainted!"