C28 The Ninth Prince Is Here

Suddenly, there was a hubbub ahead of them, and not far from them, there was a crowd surrounding them. When people crowded around, regardless of whether they were men or women, they would heave their feet with all their might and look forward to it. They would clamor as they whispered to each other … All kinds of noises could be heard, and the entire Qing Shui County seemed to be filled with an indescribable disturbance.

Xia Yi pulled a passerby and asked casually, "Big brother, what's going on up ahead? Why is it so lively?"

"Lady, are you from a foreign land? The Ninth Prince is about to arrive. That person was also very excited as he spoke.

Xia Yiyi looked at the surging crowd and felt that this place was indeed quite small. Even though they had fled here, they still ran into people like the Ninth Prince.

Xia Chun's face was also filled with worry. "Yi Shuang, I think we should hurry up and finish our purchases. If we accidentally run into the Ninth Prince, I'm afraid …"

"Brother Xia, I think you are overthinking things. We are just commoners. Even if we were to stand in front of the Ninth Prince, I'm afraid that no one would even be willing to give us alms."

Even though he said that, Xia Chun still felt slightly uneasy in his heart. He felt that if he let Xia Yi Shuang and Ninth Prince meet, he would lose her forever.

"Yi Shuang, let's hurry up and buy something before leaving." Xia Chun pulled Xia Yi Yi Yi's hand and said stubbornly.

Xia Yiyi had no choice but to follow him.

Along the way, Xia Yiyi still heard many rumors about the Ninth Prince.

Some people said that the Ninth Prince was the late emperor's most beloved prince. Before the late emperor passed away, he wanted to pass on the throne to him, but he was severely rejected. He gave up the throne of supreme authority just so that he could live freely.

Some people said that this Ninth Prince was a capable prince who had fought in the battlefield at the age of twelve or thirteen. He was invincible, had killed countless enemies, had killed countless vicious means, and had even killed dozens of women and children without any strength to back them up.

It was also said that the ninth prince was a cold person, and his kinship was thin. He kept people at a distance, and his mind was hard to predict. He held great power in his hands, and even the current emperor had to give him three points of respect.

When the late emperor was still here, he had tried to poke his nose into the topic of marriage, but he didn't expect that the late emperor would righteously say that he didn't like women, which almost made him spit out blood in anger. Perhaps the late emperor saw that he couldn't change his ways, so he took the male side, and changed the succession to the throne.

Some people even said that although he had a cold personality, he had an extremely handsome appearance. His appearance was that of Pan An, and his stature was tall and big …

In short, in the mouths of the commoners, he was like a god filled with all sorts of mysteries.

However, no matter how much the people talked, they had never seen such a lofty prince like the Ninth Prince. Not even the county's biggest county magistrate had seen such a prince. The streets of this unclean water county were covered with red carpet, rows of shops were lined with red lanterns, and the streets were swept clean of dust.

Xia Yiyi did not stay for long, she just hurried along with Xia Chun to buy all sorts of daily necessities. When they came out of a shop, the originally noisy street had quietened down a lot, and most of the shops on both sides had also closed their doors. The number of patrolling guards wearing armor and swords had also doubled, and the citizens were careful not to whisper to each other again.

The gong sounded, and the commoners ran out of the houses and flocked over. Xia Yiyi naturally wanted to follow the crowd and see what was going on, but she was caught by Xia Chun.

Xia Yiyi turned her head to look and saw Xia Chunyi's solemn face, his hands holding all kinds of daily necessities, trembling. His back was stiff, and his dark face had a suspicious flush to it. He didn't look right at all.

Xia Yi Yi Yi looked at him worriedly. "Big brother Xia, what's wrong?"

Xia Chun gritted his teeth and said, "Don't go."

Xia Yi Yi could even feel the trembling in Xia Chun's hands, "Fine, we won't go. It's just that Brother Xia, are you really alright? I see your hands are shaking. "

Xia Chun grabbed Xia Yi Yi Yi's hand and said forcefully, "Yi Shuang, let's go. Leave Qing Shui County, don't let the Ninth Prince's men see us."

Xia Yiyi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She felt that Xia Chun's reaction was a bit too extreme. She wasn't a Heavenly Immortal beauty with a body like hers that was like a bean sprout. For a man who was used to seeing so many different kinds of beauties, she probably wouldn't enter his eyes at first glance.

"Okay, we will leave, but Big Brother Xia, can you not leave so quickly? There's a huge difference in our stature. With you taking such big steps, I won't be able to catch up to you in a short period of time. " Xia Yiyi said in amusement.

Xia Chun slowed his steps and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Yi Shuang."

Xia Yiyi, who was being pulled by him, did not get angry. She only consoled him: "Big Brother Xia, I'm just a willowy. Even if the Prince wants to pick a beauty, he might not pick me. You don't have to be so scared."

Xia Chun smiled bitterly and said in a low voice, "Yi Shuang, your beauty is something that you will never know. As long as you are a man, you will be attracted to it."

His voice was too soft, so Xia Yiyi didn't hear him clearly.

"Big Brother Xia, what are you talking about?"

"No, it's nothing. I just wanted you to go faster, so that you wouldn't be discovered by the Ninth Prince's men."

"Big brother Xia, you're too nervous."

"You're my wife, so of course I'm nervous."

Xia Yi Yi only treated Xia Chun as a joke, as far as she was concerned, Xia Chun was like an elder brother, she had never treated her as her future husband.

"Big brother Xia, actually, we don't need to hurry." Xia Yiyi kindly advised.

Xia Chun simply pulled Xia Yiyi along as they hurried on their way.

They hurried towards the main entrance. A official wearing official uniform came out of the main entrance as he raised his staff and heavily knocked on the door.

Clang! Clang...

"Your highness is about to enter the country, hurry up and leave everyone else, don't cause a commotion."

With another clanging sound, the official's loud voice rang out again, "The prince is about to cross the border. Those who are idle, quickly leave. Do not disturb the prince."

The crowd that was still sticking their heads out suddenly quieted down, and retreated to the two sides of the street. Some of the timid ones even ran into the restaurant, but they quickly peeked their heads out from the railings on the second floor. The ninth prince's men had already entered the gate, and were training them to walk down the street in an orderly manner.

Xia Yi didn't think that she and Tuoba Jing would meet under such circumstances. Back in Xia Family Village, she had already guessed his identity. She hadn't thought that he was actually the almighty Ninth Prince.

As Xia Yi Yi and Xia Chun hid in the crowd, she was keenly aware that Xia Chun was trembling beside her.

Xia Yiyi turned her head to look at Xia Chun, only to see him staring unblinkingly at the valiant and formidable Tuoba Jing.

"Big Brother Xia, don't be afraid. As long as we behave ourselves, the prince won't notice us." Xia Yiyi comforted softly.

Xia Chun turned to look at her, "Yi Shuang, don't tell me you want to follow them into the palace and don't want me anymore?"

Xia Yi Yi couldn't help laughing, but she felt a sense of disappointment in her heart. Xia Yi Shuang from before, and also Xia Chun in front of her. If Xia Yi Shuang was still alive, Xia Chun might be the best choice.

"Big Brother Xia, I won't enter the palace. The palace's life of eating human flesh without spitting out bones isn't suitable for me." Xia Yiyi said indifferently.

"I want you to swear that you will never enter the palace." Xia Chun looked at her seriously and said.

Xia Yiyi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Big Brother Xia, don't worry. I won't enter the palace."

While Xia Yiyi was dealing with Xia Chun, she was secretly observing the team that Tuoba Jing had brought with him.

These two words were truly spectacular.

The three words were magnificent.

These four words were truly spectacular.

He was indeed worthy of being known as the royal family's King Jing who wielded great authority. This kind of grandeur and posture was not something an ordinary person could compare with. No wonder when they first met him, they would feel that he was very imposing and had a kind of intimidating aura.

On the quiet street, squadrons of the imperial guards were lined up neatly like serpents, moving forward in the warm sunlight. They made fine armors that seemed to have a faint, cold glow. And in this frightening group, there was a yellow flag carved with the word "Scene", swaying back and forth. In this warm wind, it was clear just how noble this master's status was.

All of the citizens of the city kneeled down with their heads bowed as they shouted in unison, "Lord Jing is thousands of years old. Lord Jing is thousands of years old."

Tuoba Wen stood on his horse, looking down at the people kneeling on the ground. The kind of noble and oppressive people who had been raised to live in luxury did not dare to make any rash moves.

Handsome! Scented! An irresistible dignity!

These words flashed through Xia Yiyi's mind.

Taba Su sat on his high horse. His appearance was extremely beautiful and handsome, but the sharpness of his body made him look not a bit feminine.

Xia Yiyi blended into the crowd and didn't dare to look directly at Tuoba Jing, who was mounted on his horse. However, she could feel the killing intent coming from him in the cave that day.

"How dare you!" Since Ninth Prince is here, why did you stand up? "

A high-pitched voice resounded in the street that was filled with the sounds of horses hooves.

Xia Yi Yi Yi was so frightened that she came back to her senses. She turned her head and saw that cold sweat was almost dripping down from her forehead. Xia Chun, who was beside her, had actually stood up.

Xia Yi Yi raised her hand and tugged at the corner of his clothes as she asked softly, "Big Brother Xia, what are you doing? Kneel down. "

Xia Chun did not move even after he heard the wind. He just stood there.

Xia Yiyi's heart was beating wildly, while Tuoba Jing, who was sitting on the horse's back, had a sharp look in his eyes. His gaze was like a poisoned knife, causing one's hair to stand on end.

Xia Yiyi hurriedly lowered her head, purposely avoiding Tuoba Jing's gaze, which seemed to be able to pierce through other people's thoughts.

Xia Yiyi lowered her head, but didn't forget to tug on Xia Chun's sleeve. She said softly, "Big Brother Xia, quickly kneel down. We won't be able to protect our lives even if we dare to act arrogantly."