flstandardbreds Chapter 183 Departure
Chapter 183 Departure
Upon hearing this, Su Fuying's body trembled slightly, and she stopped in her tracks, turning to look at Ying Er.
"Si Yu, go quickly."
Her voice conveyed firmness and decisiveness.
"Sikong, the princess is exceptionally skilled; you should trust her."
Si Yu shook off Ying Er's hand, touched the ground with her toes, and disappeared into the night with a few leaps.
Ying Er's face turned extremely ugly. He was about to chase after her when Su Fuying blocked his way.
"Kageji, trust me."
Su Fuying's eyes were filled with trust and determination.
Ying Er hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to believe Su Fuying's judgment.
Meeting the woman's resolute gaze, Ying Er's inner struggle vanished instantly, and he exhaled a deep breath, "Yes."
Su Fuying said no more and turned to go back to her room to pack her things.
As she packed up the bottles and jars she needed, she thought about what had happened during this time.
She was genuinely surprised by Shadow 2's defense.
After all, when they first met, Shadow Two had already shown a lot of dissatisfaction with her.
However, as time went on, Shadow Two's attitude changed significantly.
Only now has she been surprised to discover that in Ying Er's heart, she has already achieved the same level of importance as Xiao Yuheng.
At this moment, Biluo also followed into the room.
She looked at Su Fuying with longing eyes and said firmly, "Miss, I want to go too."
Su Fuying stopped what she was doing, turned to look at Biluo, and slowly said, "Biluo, I have something important to tell you, so you have to stay in the capital and work with Ying Er."
"No! Miss, Shadow Two said it's so dangerous, how can we let you go alone?"
Biluo's voice carried a hint of anxiety and worry, and her face was full of tension.
She simply couldn't imagine what would happen if she sent her young lady alone to that place full of unknown risks.
Su Fuying knew this little girl's stubborn nature, so she stopped packing her luggage, turned around, looked at Biluo seriously, and said softly:
"If you leave the capital with me, and the news of our departure is discovered by others, that would be a capital offense."
"Can you bear to see me spend the rest of my life living a life of constant fleeing and living in fear?"
Biluo clearly hadn't expected things to be so serious, and was momentarily caught in a dilemma.
"Shadow Two".
Su Fuying suddenly called out towards the door.
"Your subordinate is here," Shadow Two replied respectfully.
"Take good care of Biluo for me. After that, Biluo will stay in the manor as my identity, and you..."
Just as Su Fuying was about to say something, Ying Er couldn't help but protest: "Princess, I don't want to disguise myself anymore."
The first two times, he disguised himself as a lewd man to deceive Su Wan'er at the brothel; the second time, he became a bald monk to deliver medical books to Chief He.
If Su Fuying meant that Biluo would disguise herself as a princess, wouldn't he become a maid? How could he possibly accept that?
After all, he could barely accept disguising himself as a man the first two times, but this time, turning into a woman was really beyond his bottom line.
Su Fuying naturally understood what he was thinking and couldn't help but chuckle, "Just protect her, don't worry about anything else."
Ying Er was relieved and patted his chest to reassure Su Fuying.
"By the way," Su Fuying suddenly seemed to remember something and asked curiously, "With the Regent King dead, is the Black Armor Army really going to be taken back by Ren Zhong?"
Shadow Two looked disdainful. "He's not worthy."
"But now he has requested permission to find the Black Armor Token. If he finds it, wouldn't he be able to command it at will?"
Su Fuying recalled the large number of imperial guards outside the Regent's Palace earlier, who seemed poised to raid the palace.
Shadow Two, however, was unconcerned. "The token is just an inanimate object. The Black Armor Army only recognizes people, not objects. I bet even the Prince doesn't know where he threw it away. If they want it, they can go find it."
Mentioning the Black Armor Army brought back that sense of pride in Shadow Two.
Su Fuying glanced at him sideways and continued to press, "How can he save people if he goes to the border alone without reinforcements?"
"The prince has 100,000 black-armored guards, 70,000 of whom are stationed outside the capital, and the rest are at the border between the two countries. They just don't know about it."
Shadow Two explained smugly.
After finishing speaking, Shadow Two added mysteriously, "If he hadn't thought that all 100,000 Black Armor Guards were in the capital, he would have forced the emperor to abdicate long ago."
"he?"
Su Fuying was filled with curiosity. Just as Ying Er was about to speak, Si Yu quickly ran in from outside the courtyard, "Princess, the horses are ready."
"This is the prince's token. The guards at the city gate today are the prince's men. You can leave the city with this token."
Si Yu placed a cold token into Su Fuying's hand, her eyes filled with worry. "Please, Princess, you must save my Prince."
The night was as dark as ink, and a pure white horse galloped wildly through the streets of the capital.
The sound of horses' hooves was exceptionally clear in the quiet night, as if trying to break the darkness and silence.
At the hour of Yin (3-5 AM), seeing a building getting closer and closer, Su Fuying couldn't help but tighten the reins and slow down her pace.
A hint of hesitation and worry flickered in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
After a moment, her gaze hardened, and she raised her whip high, shouting, "Giddy up!"
The horse galloped away like a bolt of lightning, its speed astonishing.
Su Fuying gripped the reins tightly, feeling the wind whistling past her ears, and her mood gradually calmed down as the horse galloped.
Finally, they arrived at a temple.
Su Fuying dismounted, tied the horse up, and strode toward the temple gate.
"I'm looking for Chen Ji."
A young novice monk stopped her at the door and said, "Esteemed benefactor, Master Chenji is still resting."
Su Fuying smiled slightly and said, "Please inform him, young master, that I'll leave after asking him a few questions."
Her gaze fell on the young novice monk, her tone gentle yet carrying an unyielding firmness.
The young novice looked troubled and seemed hesitant, but he still mustered his courage and said, "Benefactor, Master Chenji does not see worshippers. Please do not make things difficult for this humble monk."
His voice carried a hint of helplessness and tension, clearly showing his deep respect for Master Chenji.
However, Su Fuying frowned upon hearing this, her eyes revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.
She glanced up at the sky, pondering something to herself, before taking a step forward, intending to force her way in.
Just then, a sound as clear as a secluded valley suddenly came from inside the room, like heavenly music, instantly dispelling all the restlessness in one's heart.
"Wu Dao, let her in."
The voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an irresistible air of authority.
The young novice was greatly surprised when he heard this.
A look of surprise crossed his face, and he quickly bowed respectfully towards the room, saying, "Yes, Master."
His tone was full of reverence.
Su Fuying raised her eyebrows, a slight smile playing on her lips, and without hesitation, stepped forward and pushed open the door, a warm breeze wafting towards her.
The charcoal fire crackled and popped inside the room, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Inside, candlelight flickered, and the warm yellow light softly illuminated the entire space, making the round, hard-boiled egg appear even more shiny and bright.
"Are you asleep?"
Su Fuying walked in, her gaze falling on the man, and asked with a hint of doubt.
The man was leisurely brewing tea, his movements elegant and composed, showing no signs of falling asleep.
"This humble monk has been waiting for the princess for a long time."
Chen Ji raised his head and answered with a smile.