The wind howled as Yu Tingwan snuggled into his arms, sensing urgency between the lines.
Riding a horse wasn't like a carriage; it was quite bumpy. But you could ride fast, and the scenery around quickly receded. The sound of hooves echoed through the silent forest, dust swirled at their approach, and startled birds flapped their wings in escape.
This wasn't the direction back to Ze County.
They weren't taking the official road, and there were no passersby in sight.
Everything was unfamiliar.
Beyond the forest was a narrow path, and along that path was a downhill slope.
After all, Yu Tingwan was a young woman, and though she started out fine, maintaining one position for a long time became uncomfortable.
"How much longer before we arrive?"
Wei Zhao freed one hand to massage her slightly aching waist.
"Before nightfall."
Wei Zhao: "We're going to Wuyang City. A few years ago, I bought a house there."
He thought for a moment and then smiled.
"You'll like it there."
