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Biwan was frightened out of her wits and fell back on her seat. She was so scared that her whole body went limp and her heart thumped wildly, but she dared not utter another word.

Seeing the servant in black turn his head and seeing Biwan's pale face, Yun Xiang could not help but exclaim, "You talk fast, don't remember what you should say. You must cause trouble for Miss!"

"I, I didn't expect that person to be so fierce, wuu ~ I was so scared …" Biwan sobbed softly.

As the two of them spoke in hushed tones, Gu Jinzhu sighed and said, "Forget it. Our future path is unknown, so we should be cautious. Bi'er, you must be careful in the future."

Biwan answered in a low voice, but no longer dared to speak carelessly.

Jinzhu picked up a piece of hibiscus cake and it only took a few bites to fill her stomach. She didn't like to eat these sweet pastries and had only prepared them for snacks on the road. She gave the rest to the two girls and put down the hot tea after moistening her lips.

The two of them saw that their young miss's appetite was not very good. Although they were anxious, there was nothing they could do. They could only hope that the journey would be a bit shorter so that they could rest in the inn as soon as possible.

Gu Yiqing didn't come back even after an unknown amount of time. According to the servant in black, San Ye went to the front to scout and see if there were any inns or restaurants nearby.

The journey was boring and the scenery outside was the same. Gu Jinzhu watched and fell asleep again, but this time, Gu Yiqing wasn't in the car. She was able to rest on the couch.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already dusk outside, and the inside of the car was also dark. Only the four pearls hanging from the corner of the car emitted a faint glow. She helped her up as soon as she got out of the water. Biwan hurriedly came over with a cup of water.

Gu Jinzhu only took a few sips before she pushed it away. Although she was extremely thirsty, she didn't dare to drink too much. It was inconvenient to be anxious about something in the wilderness, not to mention there were two unfamiliar men outside.

"What time is it now?" she asked.

"I don't know. The sky got dark earlier. It must have been during the tenth day." Yun Xiang asked softly, "Miss, do you need some pastries? However, San Ye said that they are almost there. "

Gu Jinzhu shook her head. She didn't expect that it would be so late already. She let the two girls roll up the curtain of the carriage.

The sky outside was extremely dark, and only the faint yellow light of the moon shone from the horizon. The mountains and trees seemed to have turned into countless monsters in the darkness, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws as they charged towards her.

She felt uneasy and a sense of fear rose up within her. Fortunately, she soon saw the person sitting on the horse beside her.

Under the faint moonlight, that person was riding a horse. His back was straight and he didn't look tired at all. He turned his head and smiled as he heard the sound. He pointed to the front and said, "We are almost there. Just bear with it."

The unease and fear she felt earlier disappeared without a trace as she blankly stared at him. She could only see the person in front of her, wearing black hair, the sleeves of her clothes swaying, and the faint moonlight shining on his clothes. It was as if there was a light flowing within them, causing his eyes to shine even brighter.

A poem suddenly appeared in her mind. A smile that could topple a city and a smile that could topple a country.

She didn't think that she would see such an extreme smile on a man's face.

Perhaps it was because it had just rained, but the fresh, moist fragrance of plants and vegetation all around gave one a refreshing feeling. Gu Jinzhu looked in the direction Gu Yiqing was pointing and saw the twinkling lights. With their current speed, they should arrive in less than an hour.

She felt relieved, so she leaned against the window and started to look. However, her gaze fell most of the time on Third Uncle, who was too good-looking.

This feeling was unfamiliar to her. She had never been far away from home, let alone being with a stranger. Therefore, she felt nervous, but for some reason, when she looked at the straight figure in front of her, she felt at ease.

Perhaps, it was only because he was the only one within the Gu Mansion who did not leave a bad impression on her.

After walking for less than an hour, a large house appeared in the distance. Two red lanterns were hung in front of the house, swaying in the wind.

Before they could get close, the corner door next to them opened. attendant jumped out, saw Gu Yiqing and greeted him with a smile. "Master San, you're finally here. This little one has been waiting for a long time …"

"I was delayed on the way." Gu Yiqing seemed to be relieved. He jumped off the horse and threw the reins over.

attendant immediately called for a few people and led the horses into the backyard. Then he carefully drove the carriage into the yard.

Without waiting for the car to stop, Biwan jumped down impatiently. She first looked around before turning around and lifting the curtain, helping Gu Jinzhu out of the car.

Since it was already dark, the scent didn't cover Jinzhu's fence. She helped Biwan's underlings out of the car, then saw attendant stare blankly.

Biwan immediately became angry and glared at him angrily. "What are you looking at? And look at that dug out your eyeballs! "

attendant shrunk his neck back and muttered, "Haven't I never seen such a godlike girl before?" He lowered his voice and giggled at Gu Yiqing. "San Ye, where did you find such a fierce girl …"

Biwan's willow-shaped eyebrows immediately stood erect when she heard this. She glared with her almond-shaped eyes and was about to explode. Luckily, Yun Xiang pulled her back in time.

Gu Yiqing glanced at attendant and said lightly, "Cut the bullsh * t, hurry up and prepare the two best rooms!" He took a step forward and blocked Gu Jinzhu's path.

"Ugh …" It's already been prepared. Please come in. " attendant saw the opportunity and immediately led the way, not daring to look around.

Looking at the handsome figure in front of her, Gu Jinzhu breathed a sigh of relief.

Ever since she was young, she had been taught extremely strict by her grandmother, and every movement she made followed the example set by the noble family's Lady. She wore barriers on her way in and out, preventing strangers from seeing her face, just in case that one day she returned to State Duke's Mansion and left out etiquette.

Being stared at like that by attendant, she was indeed a bit helpless. However, she didn't expect Third Uncle to be so attentive and calm, which resolved her predicament.

attendant led them to the room upstairs. Although it was the "best room", the furnishings inside were simple and crude. It was probably because of the rainy weather, the bed and bedding had a cold and wet atmosphere.

Biwan was still fuming over what had just happened, so she couldn't help but start picking things up from the inside of the house. Gu Jinzhu sat in the carriage for the whole day, and her bones seemed to have been broken.

Gu Jinzhu pained the two girls. "You two should take a rest as well. We've been on the train for the entire day."

Biwan smiled playfully. "Your servant is not tired. Your servant's body is much stronger than the lady's."