"I thought I made myself clear." Xing Yuan looked at her, his eyes filled with deep affection.
Zhen'er felt her heart skip a beat and hastily changed the subject, "Let's leave here quickly. Along the way, we don't know if we'll encounter ambushes, nor are we sure whether they're after you or me. It's best to depart swiftly!"
Xing Yuan sighed helplessly. Deep down, he understood that her attitude had softened somewhat. However, Xiao Chengyi had hurt her so deeply that she'd become this way.
He decided to take it slow, determined to one day make her marry him willingly.
"Okay, let's get on the horses first and find an inn to grab something to eat." Xing Yuan said softly.
Seeing Xing Yuan drop the subject, Zhen'er quietly took a breath of relief. They both mounted their horses and rode away swiftly.
The journey was unexpectedly smooth, without any more pursuits. After fifteen days of travel, they finally arrived at Zhen'er's hometown.
