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Gu Jinzhu was tipsy from the cold breeze outside, and her vision was hazy. She waved her hand at Yun Xiang. "It's nothing, I just drank a little …"

Before she could finish her sentence, her figure flashed again as Yun Xiang and Biwan hurriedly rushed forward to support her.

Gu Jinzhu took the opportunity to leave Gu Yiqing's grasp. Although she was a little drunk, she was very clear in her heart. Ever since that night, she was unable to stay close to him, so she felt very awkward.

Yun Xiang blessed Gu Yiqing, indicating that she and Biwan would send the lady back. Gu Yiqing hesitated for a moment before he nodded.

Returning to the backyard of the Mayor's mansion, the two girls busily helped her boil some hot water and bathe. When everything was properly cleaned up, Gu Jinzhu was wearing only her close-fitting clothes as she laid comfortably on the bed.

Biwan took a comb and combed her hair. After being fumigated by hot water, her white skin had a tinge of red to it, as if she was smeared with a layer of fine rouge. Her hair was spread out on her pillow like layers of flowing clouds.

After an unknown period of time, as if she was dreaming, her eyes turned completely red, as though she was in a sea of fire. A sharp wail sounded beside her ear.

Gu Jinzhu struggled desperately, but her body seemed to be restrained by a nightmare, unable to move an inch. She was anxious and afraid at the same time as she struggled with all her might.

The sound in her ears suddenly grew louder, as if someone was screaming. She abruptly opened her eyes. Her vision became so dark that she could almost hear her breathing in the darkness.

She felt her heart racing and her body was soaked in cold sweat. She didn't even have the time to call out to the two girls before she heard noises coming from outside. Waves of light shone through the window.

Gu Jinzhu's expression immediately changed. If she wasn't wrong, it was a fire! Just like in her dream, there was a huge fire outside. The shadows of people running and crying mixed together, making it hard for her to tell if it was a dream or reality.

She was frightened out of her wits and shouted, "Fragrance? Fragrance? "Bi'er?"

No one in the room answered her, but the two girls didn't know where she had gone. Gu Jinzhu stumbled and jumped off the bed, not knowing what to do, when she heard a sound from the window.

That person instantly jumped in front of her and held her in his arms. Gu Jinzhu was frightened out of her wits. Just as she was about to struggle with all her might, under the red light of the fire, she saw the familiar face in front of her.

Gu Yiqing whispered, "Don't move," and was about to take her out, but as soon as she got close, both of them found that something was wrong. She was only wearing a tight dress when she slept, and her entire body was almost naked.

Gu Yiqing's pupils constricted. The sounds of fighting outside were getting closer and closer. He no longer hesitated as he took off his shirt, wrapped it around her, and jumped out while hugging her.

Outside, Gu Jinzhu discovered that the whole backyard had turned into a sea of fire. The flames were blazing, and people were running everywhere, making a mess.

Countless men in black were holding bows and arrows as they surrounded the yard and engaged the guards in battle.

Sword lights, sword shadows, arrows flying everywhere. Gu Yiqing was also dressed in black and was among the group of men in black. He was jumping up and down. Although he was holding a person in his arms, his speed was extremely fast.

Gu Jinzhu was so scared that she didn't even dare to look at him. She buried her face in his chest and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.

Gu Yiqing felt his soft body tremble as he patted her back to comfort her. Gu Jinzhu heard the crying coming from all directions and was worried about Yun Xiang and co. so she couldn't help but stick her head out and look around, looking anxious.

However, the yard was in chaos. The attendants screamed as they ran. She couldn't even tell which one was Biwan and Yun Xiang. Seeing a black shadow pouncing towards her, the sword in her hand transformed into a streak of lightning.

Gu Yiqing turned his body to protect her behind him. The two of them were engaged in a fierce battle. Sword light flashed and sparks flew everywhere, which made Gu Jinzhu frightened.

Amidst the blade-light and sword shadows, seeing that the men in black were getting more and more numerous, Gu Yiqing pushed back the people in front of him with a single sword attack and suddenly flew up to the top of the wall with her in his arms.

Gu Yiqing brought her and jumped onto the horse's back. Gu Jinzhu was so scared that she shut her eyes tightly. She could only hear the wind whistling in her ears. She had already firmly sat on the horse.

The black horse galloped like the wind, the scenery on both sides turning into a shadow. She hugged his waist tightly as she watched the fire behind her burn even hotter. The entire backyard of the City Lord's Mansion was engulfed in a sea of fire, which dyed half the sky red.

Countless black-clothed men were in hot pursuit. He whipped his horse with his whip, his speed reaching his limit.

Gu Jinzhu, who had never ridden a horse before and could not move because her body was tightly wrapped, was now in a terrible state of discomfort. She could only hold on tightly to him.

The sound of arrows piercing through the air came from behind him. Gu Yiqing lowered his body and the two of them tightly pressed against each other.

Even though they were on the verge of death, Gu Jinzhu still felt her cheeks burning hot. She recalled that the first time she rode a horse, she was worried that she would ride with him.

According to the etiquette she had received, her reputation was gone without a trace, and she had been completely seen by him just a moment ago.

She could not help but quietly raise her head. Under the faint moonlight, the godlike and handsome man tightly pursed his lips. His eyes seemed to be covered in a layer of frost, and his expression was firm yet cold.

Gu Jinzhu's heartbeat unconsciously sped up. Everyone likes beautiful things, and this kind of man was unstoppable to girls who had just begun to have feelings for him. Just thinking that he was her elder, the weak flame in her heart would be extinguished and she would even have a shameful thought.

The road became steeper and steeper, with shadows flickering on both sides. No one knew where they had run to, but the sounds of horses galloping could be heard. Quite a few pursuers were chasing after them, and even the ground beneath their feet seemed to be shaking.

This danger was different from the previous days. With so many pursuers chasing behind them, it would be hard for them to escape. She had already heard the sharp panting sounds of the horses below her. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before they were caught.

She might die tonight, but she was surprisingly not scared at all. These two days, they had met each other for life and death, and she was no longer the girl who had never left her home. Her journey had been fraught with danger, but it had also allowed her to see the other side of the world.