coobybook Chapter 132 Leaving Jeju
Chapter 132 Leaving Jeju
Li Changyu frowned, his face displeased, his heart filled with anger. "What is Wang Jinqian's intention? She actually chased us here. Is this her idea or Shen Yanchu's instruction?" His gaze was fixed on the magnificent carriage in front of him, his thoughts a tangled mess.
By this time, Shi Wanxia had already heard the commotion ahead. Although she was reluctant, she understood that some things needed to be clarified. After all, this Miss Wang meant no harm. So, she slowly got up and stepped out of the carriage, and the maidservant on the carriage shaft immediately followed behind her, protecting her at all times.
"Miss Wang, how have you been? What brings you here?" Shi Wanxia's voice was clear and firm.
Inside the carriage, Wang Jinqian's gentle voice came: "Miss Shi, please come in for a chat. It won't take you too long." Shi Wanxia thought for a moment and then got into her carriage. Her maid immediately lifted the curtain for her. Miss Wang's carriage was extremely luxurious, and all kinds of decorations showed the extraordinary status of its owner.
After Shi Wanxia sat down, she went straight to the point and asked, "Miss Wang, did Young Master Shen send you?"
Wang Jinqian smiled slightly, her smile as radiant as a spring flower: "Miss Shi is indeed intelligent. Indeed, it was Young Master Shen who sent me."
Shi Wanxia's eyes darkened slightly: "What does he want?"
Wang Jinqian sighed softly: "Miss Shi, Young Master Shen is deeply in love with you, but you always keep him at arm's length. He is in pain but doesn't know what to do, so he asked me to come and advise you."
Shi Wanxia was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Miss Wang, you don't know this. Young Master Shen and I are not on the same path. I yearn for freedom and don't want to be bound to this world. But Young Master Shen has his own mission and responsibilities. We are destined not to be together."
Wang Jinqian shook her head slightly: "Miss Shi, do you know that Young Master Shen is willing to give up everything for you? He only hopes to stay with you forever."
Shi Wanxia's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly regained her composure: "Miss Wang, I appreciate your kindness. But my mind is made up and I will not change it. Please tell Young Master Shen not to waste any more time on me."
Looking at Shi Wanxia's resolute eyes, Wang Jinqian knew that further persuasion would be useless. She sighed helplessly, "Alright, since Miss Shi is so determined, I won't say anything more. I just hope you won't regret your decision today in the future."
Shi Wanxia smiled slightly: "Thank you for your concern, Miss Wang. I won't regret it."
After speaking, Shi Wanxia got up and got off the carriage. Her maidservant quickly followed, and the two returned to their own carriage.
When Li Changyu saw Shi Wanxia return, he quickly asked, "What did she say?"
Shi Wanxia shook her head: "It's nothing, Shen Yanchu just asked her to come and persuade me."
Li Changyu snorted coldly: "This Shen Yanchu is really persistent. But don't worry, with me here, he won't be able to bother you anymore."
Looking at Li Changyu's angry expression, Shi Wanxia felt a surge of warmth in her heart: "Thank you, Brother Li."
Li Changyu was slightly taken aback, then revealed a gentle smile: "Why are you being so polite with me? We're friends, so of course I'll protect you."
The convoy continued its journey, gradually moving further and further away from Jeju City. Before them stretched a long official road; winter had arrived, and the weather was growing increasingly cold, especially since they were heading north.
Inside the carriage, a charcoal fire was lit. The carriage wasn't large, so the chill was reduced considerably. She wrapped herself in a cloak, picked up a book, and started reading idly.
Just then, the carriage suddenly stopped. Shi Wanxia was puzzled, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.
"What's going on?" Li Changyu asked loudly.
The coachman's voice came: "Young master, there is a group of people blocking the way ahead."
Li Changyu and Shi Wanxia quickly got out of the car to check. They saw a group of men in black standing in front of them, each holding a weapon and with a fierce look on their faces.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?" Li Changyu asked sternly.
One of the men in black sneered, "Who we are is not important. What's important is that you're not leaving today."
Li Changyu's eyes turned cold: "You think you can stop us?"
The leader of the men in black waved his hand: "Go!"
Instantly, the men in black surged forward like a tide. Li Changyu quickly drew his sword to meet them. Li Changyu's swordsmanship was fierce, and his movements were light, preventing the men in black from getting close for a time.
However, the number of men in black was overwhelming, and Li Changyu gradually began to struggle. Just then, a white figure descended from the sky. It was Shen Yanchu.
Shen Yanchu, longsword in hand, stood imposingly. He spotted Li Changyu immediately, his eyes filled with concern: "Young Master Li, how have you been? Is Miss Shi well?"
Upon hearing Shen Yanchu's voice, Shi Wanxia immediately stepped out of the carriage, stood on the frame, and frowned slightly: "What are you doing here?"
While fending off the attacks from the men in black, Shen Yanchu said, "We also set off north, right behind you. We came here when we saw you were in danger."
Shi Wanxia felt a warmth in her heart, but said aloud, "Thank you for your kindness, young master, we can handle it."
Shen Yanchu sighed helplessly: "Miss Shi, stop being so stubborn. These men in black are all after you. How can you possibly handle them?"
As he spoke, Shen Yanchu intensified his attack and quickly repelled the man in black.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the leader of the men in black quickly ordered a retreat.
Shen Yanchu watched the man in black walk away and breathed a sigh of relief. He turned to look at Shi Wanxia, about to say something, but was interrupted by her.
"Young Master Shen, I will remember your kindness. But please don't bother me anymore." Shi Wanxia's tone was firm and resolute.
Shen Yanchu felt a pang of pain in his heart: "Miss Shi, why can't you accept me?"
Shi Wanxia shook her head slightly: "We are not on the same path, there's no point in forcing it."
After saying that, Shi Wanxia turned and went back to the carriage. Li Changyu sighed, looked at Shen Yanchu with pity, and then got into the carriage as well.
Shen Yanchu watched the carriage disappear into the distance, his heart filled with disappointment. He knew that Shi Wanxia's heart was drifting further and further away from his. But he wouldn't give up; he was determined to win Shi Wanxia back.
The carriage continued its journey, but Shi Wanxia's heart remained unsettled. She didn't know if her decision was right, but she knew she couldn't go against her heart. Li Changyu, meanwhile, silently protected her, giving her immense peace of mind.
"Since you have feelings for Young Master Shen, why reject him? Our engagement is fake, and I can see that you also have feelings for him. Why are you afraid to face it?"
Li Changyu was a little confused. Why would the girl be so heartless as to refuse him when it wasn't unintentional on their part?
Shi Wanxia gathered her chaotic thoughts. "Brother Li, there is a huge chasm between me and Young Master Shen that I cannot cross, and I have no intention of getting married."