Rumor Has It That I'm Pregnant with His Highness' Child

267 Farewell

It suddenly snowed again.

Tang Guixi pulled up the hood of her cloak, which covered most of her face.

Lo Pingsha led the horse to Tang Guixi and handed her the reins.

“Have a safe trip.”

Tang Guixi took the reins. “Thank you.”

She was about to mount when she heard someone call her name.

“Return!”

Everyone looked over and saw Lu Yao, who had just jumped out of the carriage.

Lu Yao did not have time to hold an umbrella. He ran all the way to Tang Guixi through the snow.

“I went to Prince Min’s Mansion to look for you just now. The doorman said that you had already set off, so I hurriedly chased after you. Fortunately, you haven’t left.”

Tang Guixi asked, “Young Master Lu, why are you looking for me?”

Lu Yao took out the Guanyin jade pendant.

“This is for you.”

Tang Guixi refused. “Since we’ve already broken off the engagement, I can’t accept anything from you.”

Lu Yao said, “I know that the engagement can’t be salvaged, but this jade pendant is my personal gift. After all, you were injured in order to save me previously. I have to express my gratitude. If you don’t accept it, it’s equivalent to making me owe you a favor.”

Tang Guixi still shook her head.

“I’ve already explained to you that the injury was an accident. You don’t have to feel burdened by it.”

Lu Yao was very persistent. “Whether it was an accident or not, you were injured trying to save me. Guixi, please accept this jade pendant, okay?”

Seeing that Tang Guixi was unwilling to accept it, he stuffed the jade pendant into the cloth bag beside the saddle.

Tang Guixi quickly took out the jade pendant and wanted to return it to him.

However, Lu Yao had already taken a few steps back.

He said loudly as he retreated.

“Guixi, I understand why you insisted on breaking off the engagement. I also know that with my current ability, I can’t promise you anything. But I still don’t want to give you up!”

“This jade pendant represents my final intent. If you don’t like it, you can throw it away or sell it. You can do whatever you want with it. I will work hard to become stronger and more mature in the future. I’ll look for you again when I have the ability to give you everything you want.”

After saying this, he did not give the other party a chance to refuse and quickly turned around and ran away.

Tang Guixi held the jade pendant and watched him leave in a daze.

She thought that since she had already said so much and even broke off the engagement in public, Lu Yao should feel embarrassed as a man. He would definitely not have any thoughts about her.

Unexpectedly, he refused to give up.

His true love was really touching.

Yu Niaoniao said to Tang Guixi.

“If you think this jade pendant is difficult to deal with, you can hand it to me. I’ll get someone to send it back to the county governor’s residence.”

Tang Guixi opened her palm. Snowflakes landed on the Guanyin jade pendant and quickly melted into water.

After a long time, she spoke.

“Okay.”

She endured her reluctance and handed the jade pendant to Yu Niaoniao.

It should be a clean break.

Yu Niaoniao said, “Is there anything you want me to bring him?”

Tang Guixi forced herself to look away from the jade pendant and said calmly, “Let him take good care of himself. He deserves a better woman.”

Yu Niaoniao was dissatisfied. “You’re the best woman in the world.”

Tang Guixi smiled. “That’s it. I’m leaving. Take care.”

She swung into the saddle and flicked the reins.

The horse raised its front hooves and ran forward quickly.

Yu Niaoniao called out after her, “You have to take care too!”

In the heavy snow, Tang Guixi’s figure was getting further and further away. Soon, she disappeared into the white snow.

… .

Yu Niaoniao could not be bothered to go to the county governor’s residence again.

She handed the Guanyin jade pendant to Meng Xizhou and asked him to help return the jade pendant to Lu Yao.

In addition, Xiao Juan also asked an Eagle Guard to check various places and confirm that Lu Yaoguang had indeed sent the instructions to returning the lands. The county magistrates had also implemented this decree.

At this point, Xiao Juan had finished what he wanted to do.

He prepared to return to the Imperial Capital.

Three days later, Yu Niaoniao and Xiao Juan left Prince Min’s Mansion together.

Prince Min and Lu Yaoguang came to send them off.

Lu Yaoguang said respectfully, “I’ve already followed your instructions and returned the land to the commoners.”

Xiao Juan replied indifferently, “Yeah.”

...

Lu Yaoguang hesitated for a moment before reminding him.

“Those lands were snatched from the local powerhouses. It’s equivalent to snatching food from the tiger’s mouth. I heard that the powerhouses are very angry about this. I’m worried that they will do you harm. You have to be careful along the way.”

Xiao Juan replied calmly, “I know what to do. You just have to do your job.”

“Yes.”

The carriage drove steadily on the official road.

Yu Niaoniao leaned against the carriage window and looked at the retreating scenery by the roadside. She couldn’t help but sigh.

When she came, she and Dang Gui were in the same carriage. The two of them chatted and laughed. Time passed quickly.

But now that she was alone in the carriage, she felt so lonely!

She couldn’t help but sigh again.

At that moment, the sound of hooves came from behind.

The convoy slowed down. Everyone looked back and saw a group of troops quickly catching up. The leader was Tang Guixi!

...

Yu Niaoniao was extremely surprised. She quickly leaned out of the car window and waved her arms vigorously.

“Return!”

Tang Guixi rode over and finally stopped beside the carriage.

After not seeing her for a few days, she had become thinner and more energetic.

“Fortunately, you guys didn’t go far. Otherwise, I might not have been able to catch up to you.”

Yu Niaoniao asked curiously, “Why are you following us?”

Tang Guixi said, “I heard that the local powerhouses of Liaodong County bear a grudge and plan to hire assassins to attack you. I was worried that something would happen to you, so I specially brought troops to escort you.”

At this moment, Xiao Juan rode over.

He looked at Tang Guixi and said lightly.

“We can settle a few killers ourselves. You don’t have to make this trip.”

Tang Guixi smiled. “Actually, I just want to send Sister off. Escorting you is just a matter of convenience. Your Highness, are you so petty that you won’t even satisfy this wish of mine?”

In front of Niaoniao, Xiao Juan naturally could not say no.

Yu Niaoniao was especially excited. “That’s great! I was just thinking about you. I didn’t expect you to appear. Quick, get into the carriage. I have a lot of delicious snacks here!”

Tang Guixi jumped off the horse, flicked her clothes, jumped into the carriage, and bent down to get into it.

Xiao Juan watched as they stuck together again and sighed helplessly.

Forget it, he would let them spend more time together.

In the carriage, Yu Niaoniao opened the food box and distributed the food inside to Tang Guixi.

Tang Guixi sighed as she ate.

“It’s still more comfortable to be with you. There are all kinds of delicious food every day!”

Yu Niaoniao asked curiously, “How’s the food in your military camp?”