Xuan Yuanjue tightly grasped Shen Li's hand, causing Shen Li to wince in pain.
However, regarding this, Shen Li played a little mystery.
"You'll know tomorrow."
Xuan Yuanjue refused to accept this. He pulled Shen Li, insisting that she tell him what had happened before he would stop.
Unexpectedly, Shen Li suddenly pushed Xuan Yuanjue away in a fit of pique. "You said you know everything. Figure it out on your own."
Xuan Yuanjue then realized that his little one was still mad about the matter of him following the black - cloaked man. He didn't expect her to hold a grudge for so long.
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Suddenly, right under the gaze of Han Yue, Xuan Yuanjue suddenly kissed Shen Li on the forehead.
...
The next day.
Xiao Hanzhi came to the post - station early in the morning and waited.
This made countless official ladies extremely envious. Rumor had it that the Fourth Prince was gentle, handsome, and talented, and was the dream lover of countless young ladies. But now, the dream lover of so many was waiting for a woman.
It was really enviable.
People thought she was just a princess from another country. How could she compare to the countless young girls in Dongling?
But judging from the situation today, it seemed that the Fourth Prince had really taken a fancy to Princess Helian Shu'er of Xiyue.
Not long after, Helian Shu slowly walked out. Her magnificent dress had been slightly modified. The neckline was lowered a bit, and the cuffs were tightened. After these modifications, the originally elegant and ladylike dress now looked a bit heroic, making her stand out among the other women.
"Your Highness the Fourth Prince, I've kept you waiting." Helian Shu stepped down slowly, with a delicate light makeup on her face. She suddenly raised her head and smiled at Xiao Hanzhi.
Xiao Hanzhi suddenly thought of Shen Miao. She also smiled in such a gentle yet slightly naughty way.
But Shen Miao was even more gentle, as if she knew everything in his heart.
Helian Shu gave the impression of a little deer, making people want to catch her desperately but also reluctant to hurt her.
Xiao Hanzhi stepped aside, leaving the right - hand position for Helian Shu. "Not long. I just arrived."
The two walked side by side on the street. Although the customs in Dongling were not that open, they were not overly conservative either. It was a common sight for an engaged couple to walk on the street.
"I wonder where Your Highness the Cold Prince is taking me today?"
Xiao Hanzhi gave a mysterious smile. "Princess Shu'er, why be so impatient? You'll know when we get there." He also played a little mystery.
Seeing Xiao Hanzhi treating her so gently, Helian Shu couldn't help but want to possess all of this for herself.
Suddenly, a carriage stopped beside Xiao Hanzhi and Helian Shu.
Helian Shu tilted her head in confusion and looked at Xiao Hanzhi, as if asking what was going on.
Xiao Hanzhi nodded and pointed at the carriage parked beside them. He explained to Helian Shu, "The place is a bit far. I'm afraid Princess Shu'er is tired from yesterday's journey to the capital. You'd better get in the carriage."
"Your Highness the Cold Prince is so considerate." Helian Shu was not at all pretentious. Without hesitation, she placed her delicate hand on the back of Xiao Hanzhi's hand and slowly stepped into the carriage. Then Xiao Hanzhi lightly tapped his toes, using his light - footed skill, and directly got into the carriage.
His elegant movement made the people around stop and secretly peek.
At this moment, they were on the busiest street in the capital. So although it was morning, there were quite a few passers - by.
Inside the carriage, in this small space, Xiao Hanzhi was worried that Helian Shu might feel uncomfortable being in the carriage with him, so he took the initiative to start a conversation to ease the atmosphere.
"Yesterday, I happened to see Princess Shu'er on the street. I thought I was mistaken, but it really was you. I've reserved the Red Feather Dress that Princess Shu'er took a fancy to in the Yushang Tower. I've urged them to make it as soon as possible. It should be delivered to the post - station in about half a month."
At the mention of the Red Feather Dress, Helian Shu's eyes sparkled with joy. She blinked at Xiao Hanzhi and asked in surprise, "Is Your Highness Hanzhi really telling the truth?"
Xiao Hanzhi nodded, but this address made him miss Shen Miao even more.
"I took a fancy to that dress at first sight. It's a pity I didn't have enough silver with me at that time. I heard I'd have to wait for three months. I don't have that kind of patience. I didn't expect Your Highness Hanzhi to be able to shorten the time to half a month."
Everyone loves beauty, and a princess of a country is no exception.
Just as they were talking, the carriage suddenly stopped. Helian Shu and Xiao Hanzhi were startled. Helian Shu asked the coachman outside in confusion, "What's going on out there?"
Before she could finish her question, Xiao Hanzhi pulled her to the side. She had been sitting on the soft cushion in the carriage properly, but due to the external force, she fell directly to the floor. Fortunately, there was a thick blanket on the carriage floor, so she wasn't hurt.
Helian Shu got up and saw that right where she had been sitting, a bright throwing knife was stuck there, and she could feel the sharp wind from the knife.
She couldn't help but be shocked. Fortunately, Xiao Hanzhi had pulled her just in time. Otherwise, that little throwing knife would have been stuck in her body. Just thinking about it made her feel scared.
Xiao Hanzhi knew some martial arts. He knew they couldn't stay in the carriage any longer. He quickly rolled out of the carriage with Helian Shu. Just as they got out of the carriage, several bright steel knives were slashing towards them. But the coachman of the Fourth Prince's Mansion was not a weakling. He was temporarily holding his own against these thugs.
Xiao Hanzhi took Helian Shu and ran to the side, with the coachman protecting them from behind.
These changes happened in an instant. Xiao Hanzhi, his coachman, and the accompanying guards quickly confronted the black - cloaked assassins. Xiao Hanzhi shouted, "Who are you? This is the carriage of the Fourth Prince's Mansion. How dare you make a move in broad daylight?"
The black - cloaked men didn't say a word. Instead, their attacks became even more fierce. Clearly, they were eager to break free from Xiao Hanzhi's attacks, and their target was Helian Shu on one side.
So when dealing with Xiao Hanzhi, their moves were extremely fierce, with a sense of aiming to kill with every strike.
This place was a bit remote, and they were almost at the place where Xiao Hanzhi was going to take Helian Shu to play. That's why these black - cloaked men dared to be so bold.
Although Xiao Hanzhi knew martial arts, he couldn't fight against so many people at once. At first, Xiao Hanzhi had been protecting Helian Shu all the time, but as time passed, he was entangled by the black - cloaked assassins and couldn't get away. Two of the black - cloaked men emerged from the side. It was obvious that they were going to attack Helian Shu.
Helian Shu was powerless. She could only be forced to take step after step back. Unexpectedly, she tripped over something and fell to the ground. This fall actually made her avoid the knife slashing at her from behind.