The fact that Li Ji had traveled a thousand miles to chase Hua Manman to Longdong County made one thing clear: he would never let her face danger alone.
Hua Manman was well aware of this, so after Li Ji's refusal, she didn't mention returning to the capital alone to rescue anyone again.
Now that they knew about the wanted posters, they abandoned the flat, wide main roads and switched to remote, rugged mountain paths.
The carriage jostled so violently on the mountain path that it felt like it was about to shake Hua Manman and Yue Niang's insides out.
Hua Manman couldn't take it anymore. She gave up the carriage and opted to ride a horse instead.
Although spring had officially begun, a biting chill remained, and the temperature in the mountains was still very low.
A cold wind blew in her face, turning her cheeks red and freezing her fingers stiff.
Li Ji glanced back at her from time to time, asking with concern.
"Do you want to stop and rest for a while?"
