From the Heavenly Sage Kingdom to the Yue Country, they would have to pass through a long and dangerous canyon.
Xie Qingrong stood at the side of the canyon, wanting to cross the canyon. However, the water flow between the canyons was extremely fast.
Trampling Snow's actions were a little strange, a trace of unease flashed past Xie Qingrong's heart, the sharp senses of animals were often stronger than humans.
Xie Qingrong's slender fingers tightly held onto the reins, the other hand had already moved behind her back, holding onto the violet-gold whip tied to her waist, waiting to take action.
Xuanyuan Chen and Shen Haoxuan, who were at Xie Qingrong's sides, noticed Xie Qingrong's actions and looked at each other. They both saw a profound look in each other's eyes.
The faint sound of hooves could be heard behind him.
"Pa ~ ~" The sound of the whip cut through the restless wind.
"Who are you?" Xie Qingrong asked.
A cold voice resounded within the canyon, bringing with it a slight chill. It was like the beautiful blade of a sword that was tempered with ice and snow. The moment it was unsheathed, a cold light appeared, the cold was oppressive.
A group of merchants with the appearance of a caravan appeared in front of Xie Qingrong. In the middle of the crowd, a leading merchant rode his horse and cupped his hands in a bow to Xie Qingrong, "My name is Xie Ziheng, a merchant. If anyone dares to offend this lady, please forgive me. "
With his handsome features and bright and straightforward smile, he gave people the feeling of being bathed in spring wind. Just that smile alone was enough to easily give people a favorable impression of him.
However, Xie Qingrong noticed that Xie Ziheng's smile did not reach his eyes. The depths of his eyes were filled with an eerie coldness and an emptiness that could not be touched.
He had a wild animal like intuition in his heart that something was wrong with this caravan!
"No worries." May I know where Young Master Xie is heading to? " Xie Qingrong bent his eyes, hiding his murderous intent under his long eyelashes and asked with a smile.
"I am about to go to Yue Country with these friends of mine. May I know how to address this lady and these two brothers, and where do they want to go?" Xie Ziheng respectfully asked. She did not look like a merchant, but more like a modest and courteous scholar.
"Xie Qingrong. Young Master Xie is the same as us, why not travel together? " Xie Qingrong replied indifferently, but did not introduce Xuanyuan Chen to Shen Haoxuan.
Xuanyuan Chen and Shen Haoxuan could only silently stand behind Xie Qingrong.
Xie Ziheng did not force it and only smiled. In an instant, the entire canyon seemed to have become a little brighter, "Okay, thank you Miss."
Listening to the two young masters and young ladies talking back and forth, Xuanyuan Chen frowned slightly. His fingers that were hidden under his wide sleeves tightened into a fist.
Shen Haoxuan waved his fan, the red ball hanging under the fan started to vibrate slightly, it was extremely beautiful. He shifted his gaze from Xie Qingrong and to the cold Xuanyuan Chen, the corners of his mouth hooking up for some unknown reason.
As Xie Ziheng mounted his horse, he tilted his head to the side and placed his gaze on Xuanyuan Chen and Xuanyuan Chen for a moment. A trace of gloominess flashed past his eyes, and quickly disappeared.
Xuanyuan Chen quickly caught sight of the gloom in Xie Ziheng's eyes. He pursed his lips, and used his slender fingers to hold onto the reins, raising his guard and vigilance. Then, he rode his horse and caught up with Treading on Snow's footsteps.
Along the way, Xie Ziheng had chatted with Xie Qingrong over and over again. It always seemed to be a small matter, but Xie Qingrong keenly felt that something was amiss.
Upon entering the inn, "May I know why Miss Xie is heading to Yue Country this time? Xie Ziheng suddenly asked.
Xie Qingrong cast a cold glance at Xie Ziheng, and said indifferently: "This seems to have nothing to do with Young Master Xie."
Xie Ziheng's eyes quickly flashed with a trace of haze, but his lips curved into a peaceful smile. "Indeed, I have offended you."
Only after Xie Ziheng had walked far away, did Shen Haoxuan finally get close to him and whisper to him. "Esteemed wangfei, this person is very kind and uneasy, why are you still so close to him?"
Do you know how long the Prince's jealousy has been going on? However, he did not have the courage to continue with the last sentence.
The corner of Xie Qingrong's eyes twitched, and said: "From the very beginning, I already knew that Xie Ziheng had other intentions in coming close to us."
"Then why did you allow him to approach us?" Shen Haoxuan asked in confusion.
"If we don't get into the tiger's den, how can we get into the tiger's den?" Xie Qingrong answered. Furthermore, I still need to get my hands on their true purpose in coming here. I do not believe that they are just a simple caravan. "
"Look at their clothes, and the things they're carrying on their horses. No matter how you look at them, they look like a caravan. Furthermore, even though that Xie Ziheng has other goals, he can still be considered a righteous man, and does not seem like someone with ill intentions. " Shen Haoxuan said.
Xuanyuan Chen sat on the chair, and did not interrupt the conversation between the two. His slender fingers gently caressed the simple flower and bird pattern on the teacup, and upon hearing Shen Haoxuan's words, he raised his eyebrows slightly.
The thin lip opened its mouth and stingy said a few words: "Understand it yourself."
"Your Highness, do you know something?" Shen Haoxuan moved closer to Xuanyuan Chen, a pair of eyes blinking, looking a little pitiful.
Xuanyuan Chen lightly glanced at the slightly exaggerated Shen Haoxuan, lightly sipped on his green tea, and placed his gaze on Xie Qingrong. He lightly smiled: "A Rong, tell him."
Hearing this, Xie Qingrong's slender fingers held onto the teacup as she explained to Shen Haoxuan at a leisurely pace: "No matter how one conceals, the aura and expression on his body will never lie."
Seeing Shen Haoxuan's doubtful gaze, Xie Qingrong smirked and continued: "Xie Ziheng's smile is too perfect, but I forgot that eyes can't lie. If you had paid attention to his eyes, you would have found Xie Ziheng to be too standard. Every word and action, seems like they were taught to do so. "
Shen Haoxuan rubbed his chin, as if he understood the meaning behind Xie Qingrong's words. He indeed felt that Xie Ziheng's smile was too intimate, and felt that it was as if they had met each other at first sight.
"Then wangfei, what's your goal?" Shen Haoxuan asked.
"To lure the snake out of its cave." Xie Qingrong confidently raised an eyebrow and continued: "I want to see exactly what they want to do. As for that Xie Ziheng, you all must be careful. The caravan behind him doesn't seem like his friends, but more like his attendants.
Xuanyuan Chen instructed Xie Qingrong, "In the next few days, A Rong and Xie Ziheng must not interact too much with each other, it is still important to maintain a distance, in case he suddenly makes a move."
Xie Qingrong raised her eyebrows for some unknown reason, and placed her gaze on Xuanyuan Chen. There was indifference and shallow concern in her eyes, but Xie Qingrong still understood what it meant.
Knowing that her numerous interactions with Xie Ziheng over the past few days had made him jealous.
She pursed her lips and replied, "Got it."