The Xiang family had arranged a comfortable carriage for her, hoping that Song Jinyu could return in comfort. "Niaoniao, how long until we reach Tianmen Mountain?"
"Miss, it'll take about two more days."
"Yuan Liu wrote to me some days ago, saying that the Second Elder has been acting up a lot recently." Song Jinyu sneered. Those old guys dared to bother Master while she was away.
This time when she returned, she must find an opportunity to reorganize Tianmen Mountain from top to bottom.
Her slender hands gently tapped on the window as she sorted out the information she'd obtained from the Prince Yu's Mansion. As her thoughts gradually became clearer, she felt as if a huge net was quietly spreading.
No one could escape the influence of Tianmen Mountain, the imperial court, and the martial world.
"Stop..." The carriage was blocked. Through the window, Song Jinyu saw a face she hadn't seen for a long time.
Ouyang Jinsè rode his horse forward. "Little Goldfish, are you... going back to Tianmen Mountain?"
Song Jinyu thought this guy was beyond redemption. She said seriously, "Master summoned me. I dare not disobey."
His teasing voice rang out wantonly. "What a coincidence. I'm just about to go visit your master."
Unexpectedly, Micui suddenly stepped forward. "The road is wide. Everyone goes their own way. Please go first, Lord Ouyang!" She had been ordered by the Prince Yu that whenever any other man approached Song Jinyu, she must step in front.
"Ha..."
Ouyang Jinsè didn't back off. He looked at Song Jinyu longingly, but the other party didn't say a word.
The two were at a stalemate like this. Micui whistled, and countless shadow guards rushed over from all directions.
They drew their swords one after another!
Micui frowned coldly and said to Ouyang Jinsè, "The prince said that if anyone dares to be disrespectful to the young lady, they'll be beheaded first and reported later!"
It was the Prince Yu again! There was a glint in his eyes, and he was even more determined to get rid of the Prince Yu. So, he finally made way, and Song Jinyu's carriage was able to pass. Through the curtain, Ouyang Jinsè saw the young girl's charming face flash by. Although he hated her, he didn't want to hurt Song Jinyu.
He still even wanted to get close to her, but unfortunately, the young girl's heart now belonged to someone else.
Seeing that the road ahead was clear, Micui signaled the shadow guards to retreat!
Song Jinyu looked at her expressionlessly. Micui couldn't help but lower her head. Finally, under that gaze, she slowly said, "The prince arranged it. He said it was to protect the young lady specially."
He was always so domineering, whether you liked it or not. Thinking of Zhongli Mingye, her hand gradually touched the jade carving in her bosom.
Her cheeks flushed slightly. She should have said goodbye before leaving. She left a letter only because she was afraid she wouldn't be able to bear the parting.
However, she was still overjoyed in her heart. She gave a calm smile. Different from reluctantly accepting it before, this time, she didn't decline anymore.
So she helped Micui up and said, "It's okay..."
She looked out of the carriage window happily, remembering what he had said that day, that he would marry her after she came of age. Gradually, her feelings changed from resistance to silent expectation.
Finally, she realized that her heart completely belonged to Zhongli Mingye. Even just thinking of his name made her feel extremely sweet.
Cheng Song suddenly stopped the carriage again. "Miss, the road ahead is blocked by rocks!"
Huh?
It had always been fine before. What was going on today?
She got off the carriage and observed the situation ahead. Seeing that it was getting late, she said, "We'll camp here for the night."
While they were busy packing things, Song Jinyu walked forward on her own.
The rainy season was over, and there shouldn't have been any falling rocks. She was very confused, so she went to check it out. Micui followed her.
Song Jinyu laughed at her. "You're following me so closely. Do you think I'll run away?"
Micui said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "The prince's order to this subordinate is to protect the young lady."
Zhongli Mingye's influence was simply everywhere. She didn't say anything else and just walked forward casually. Micui secretly noticed that
Miss Song's face was blushing again, and the smile on her lips was so sweet. If the prince saw it, how happy he would be.
As she walked, suddenly there was a bright light in front of her. The rocks in front seemed to make way automatically. Although it was dim, the place ahead was very bright. It was just like a new world that was isolated.
Seeing that something was wrong, Micui grabbed Song Jinyu tightly and said in a panic, "This subordinate has heard that there are often illusions in the wild. The young lady should be more careful."
It made sense. However, Song Jinyu was always bold. After thinking deeply, she asked Cheng Song to get a lot of ropes and tied them around her body.
"I'll go and investigate. If there's any change, pull me back immediately."
Seeing that they couldn't stop her, everyone had to agree. Micui gritted her teeth and said, "Please let this subordinate go with the young lady!"
There was no other way, so she had to take Micui with her.
As soon as she took a step, she seemed to enter another world. There were birds singing and flowers blooming, and countless rare and precious herbs. Song Jinyu was dazzled.
She picked a strange herb and was then attracted by a blue orchid flower at her feet. She picked and observed all the way. Seeing that the rope was about to reach its end, for the sake of safety, she returned regretfully.
Unfortunately, before she could turn around, the spatial boundary suddenly disappeared.
The two looked at each other. Song Jinyu was a little confused, while Micui was greatly shocked.
"Alright, alright. Since we're here, let's just stay." She guessed that she might have accidentally strayed into someone else's illusion.
"You girl, you're really bold."
An old voice came from behind them. When Song Jinyu saw the old man's face, she was only surprised for a moment, then she stepped forward with a smile and bowed. "This girl has been rude. I hope the old gentleman will forgive me!"
The white - haired old man glanced at her and only said, "You girl have a hard life from birth."
"Although there's a master who has hidden your fate for you and there are noble people from the royal family to help you, you still can't avoid an early death." These words made Song Jinyu stand there stunned. Micui was completely confused, but the next moment she could only see the two of them talking, but there was no sound at all.
Song Jinyu silently lowered her head. After a long time, she only said, "My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven. Even if my fate is not good from birth, if I can live freely, then this life won't be in vain."
"Good for you!"
The white - haired old man looked at her lovingly. "Girl, come here!"
Feeling that the old man meant no harm to her, Song Jinyu followed his steps. "A year ago, you saved my daughter's life. She saw that your fate was special, so she asked me to change it for you."
What did he mean? Song Jinyu thought carefully about what had happened last year. Besides saving a masked young master, who else had she saved? There was also a snow wolf, but was this old man related to the masked young master? He said his daughter, so it couldn't be the masked young master.
While Song Jinyu was lost in thought, the old man suddenly reached out and patted her on the back of the head three times. A ray of light flashed and entered her mind.
It scared her and she took a step back.
"Like this, I've helped you avoid the fatal disaster. From now on, you'll have a smooth life, and your descendants will be blessed!"
The old man smiled kindly, and a snow wolf jumped past him. He waved his hand in front of the young girl's eyes, and in an instant, everything disappeared.
When Cheng Song and the others found them, Song Jinyu and Micui had been standing there blankly for a long time.
"Miss..."
Niaoniao stepped forward to support her. Suddenly coming to her senses, Song Jinyu didn't understand why she had been standing there for so long.
What had just happened?
She couldn't remember anything at all, and Micui also looked blank. The scenery around remained the same. The pile of rocks from before was completely gone. There were birds chirping and insects singing softly.