A short night is hard to please! A stunningly handsome prince dotes on her exclusively.

Chapter 318: Instructions before departure

Two days later, an extremely luxurious carriage leisurely traveled down the street. Liu Qing and his two subordinates sat in front of the carriage, which was followed by about a hundred patrolling soldiers. The scene was grand and spectacular.

Inside the car, apart from Hua Buyu carefree munching on sunflower seeds, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

"Thank you, Cangming."

Xie Cangming, whose name was called, didn't even raise his head. His blue eyes were slightly closed as he enjoyed the leg massage service from Feng Qingyang. Since this guy had lost a bet with him last night, he had to make good use of him.

"Thank you, Cangming."

Xuan Yuan gritted his teeth and shouted again, the veins on his forehead faintly visible. His face was grim, and he could no longer bear it.

"What?"

"Didn't you say you'd reach the Ancient Cang Imperial City in less than two days? But where are you now?"

His voice was chillingly cold. After Xuan Yuan finished speaking, his inner strength suddenly surged to one point, and his anger was about to erupt.

"Yes, we're almost there. At this speed, we'll reach the capital tonight."

"What on earth do you mean?"

Seeing that Xuan Yuan was completely enraged, he opened his eyes and a charming smile appeared on his lips.

"Don't be in such a hurry! After all, I haven't been back for so many years, and I didn't know that Gu Cang had become like this. Naturally, I should take the time to appreciate the scenery. Besides, wherever I go, everyone bows down and shows me the utmost respect. Even you are being welcomed along with me, which inevitably takes more time. We work day and night, but it only takes one more day than before. Why are you so indignant?"

"Hmph! I think you're deliberately stalling for time so that your subjects will fawn over you."

"Hey~ you're right, that's exactly what I meant."

He continued Xuan Yuan's words, casually picking up a fruit and taking a bite.

Hmm...not bad.

A moment later, Xuan Yuan and Xin Moling exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.

"Xie Cangming, what exactly do you want to do?"

"I'll take you to the Ancient Cang Palace!"

"Then why are you stalling for time?"

Xie Cangming sat up abruptly from the couch, staring at Xin Moling opposite him with a sullen expression.

“I’m telling you, Ling, can you stop being led astray by Xuan Yuan’s suspicions? The Minghai Sea is so dangerous and terrifying, and I’ve led you all through it. Now, just because we’re a little late, you’re starting to doubt my intentions.”

Hua Buyu was cracking open a sunflower seed when he suddenly looked up at the three men who were on the verge of exchanging blows, and then shook his head helplessly.

"The three of you are almost a hundred years old combined, and you're still so childish. I know you two feel sorry for Yan Yan, but Xie Cangming's words make sense. We've already arrived in Gu Cang, so it won't make a difference if we don't arrive in time. We'll reach the capital this evening and see Yan Yan tomorrow. Just thinking about it makes me happy!"

After saying that, she turned to look at Xie Cangming.

"Xie Cangming, returning to your homeland, why do you look so carefree? Apart from the support of your subjects, do you have no relatives or friends in Gu Cang? Why don't you seem overjoyed and eager?"

"Returning to my hometown, I feel relaxed and content, as do my family and friends..."

He drew out his words, his eyebrows furrowing into a handsome arc, "Of course it is. As you said, you will see it tomorrow. There's no need to be anxious about this short time."

"Oh! What's the fuss about? The carriage will continue as usual, eat and drink as usual, and you'll see Yan Yan tomorrow!"

"..."

Seeing that the two still looked unwell, Hua Buyu ignored them, rubbed her hands excitedly, and muttered to herself.

"Oh my! Three months have passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder if Yan Yan has gained or lost weight. If she knew I was pregnant, she would be so excited she'd fly..."

In the evening, they arrived at the central Immortal Realm Imperial City of Gu Cang. As with the previous few days, Xie Cangming's appearance caused a sensation throughout the city. The group was immediately welcomed into the largest restaurant in the Immortal Realm Imperial City and treated as honored guests.

Xie Cangming abandoned his usual lazy and leisurely attitude, and instead occasionally composed himself, looking somewhat serious.

After dinner, he summoned them to a private room, a room even more luxurious and upscale than the one at Yunxianglou.

"Xie Cangming, you didn't say anything when we were eating, but now you're asking us all to come over. Hurry up, I still need to tell the baby a story!"

Hua Buyu walked in grumbling and plopped down on the armchair. Her bright red nightgown was loose and baggy, and although it didn't reveal her figure, it still had a unique charm. Her silky black hair was draped over her shoulders, with water droplets dripping from the ends from time to time.

She had just finished bathing and was planning to go to bed early tonight so she would have the energy to go to that palace tomorrow!

Seeing this, Xie Cangming's lips twitched incessantly.

"You woman, you have absolutely no sense of decorum. It's one thing on the ship, but now that you're in Gu Cang, can't you at least pay attention to your attire?"

“I’m not exactly dignified to begin with. Besides, aren’t you all used to seeing me in a bathrobe?”

She waved her hand, turned her head and patted Feng Qingyang's arm, her smile particularly malicious.

"Feng Qingyang, are you planning to continue being his slave forever?"

Feng Qingyang's expression froze. Seeing several people looking at him at the same time, he hurriedly got up and was about to walk out.

"stop!"

Xie Cangming frowned almost imperceptibly, then swung his long arm and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Xuan Yuan and Xin Moling remained silent, or rather, they were both preoccupied with thoughts of tomorrow.

Could Xie Cangming alone really get them to see Yan'er? Secondly, if the Baili family refused to hand over Yan'er, could he and his few companions possibly win?

After a while, once the four of them were seated, Xie Cangming, with a stern face and a cold voice, spoke like a gentle stream flowing beneath a floating ice floe.

"Tomorrow I will take you to the Mingshui Palace. There are a few things I need to tell you in advance."

Hua Buyu pouted, "Then you tell me!"

"First of all, when you go to Mingshui Palace tomorrow, before you meet Mo'er, be careful with your words when you see anyone with white hair, and don't offend them."

"Who are they? Are they very powerful? Can Xin Moling and Xuan Yuan defeat them?"

"..."

"Xie Cangming, why don't you say something?"

“Especially you, Hua Buyu, you are not allowed to speak recklessly. If you anger him, you will be in big trouble.”

"Him? Who is he?"

"The head of the Baili family, Emperor Baili Juebi of the Ancient Cang Kingdom."

"Are you related to Xin Moling?"

"His older cousin."

"That……"

"Alright, stop asking so many questions and let me finish."

Xie Cangming raised his hand to interrupt her, not forgetting to glare at Hua Buyu. What a talkative fellow…

"anything else?"

"And another thing~" he murmured, raising his eyes to stare directly at a man with a powerful aura, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"And you, Xuan Yuan."

"how do I?"

"From this moment on, you are a colleague and friend, and you are not allowed to say that you are Mo'er's husband."

After he finished speaking, the surrounding air froze instantly.

His face remained aloof and indifferent, but a crimson glint appeared in his eyes, and a murderous aura gradually swept over his entire body.

"You, say it again."