My Years in the Jianghu with the Prince: A Time of Unethical Conduct

Chapter 246 It’s all under control

Chapter 246 Under Control

Let's rewind to a few days ago—

After seeing off Old Man Huang, whose mouth had been sealed by a curse, Xie Yan returned from outside with a thoughtful expression. Looking at the group who were still deep in thought because of Old Man Huang's words, she suddenly said something shocking: "We've been exposed."

"What?!!"

Upon hearing this, everyone snapped out of their daze.

"Two people at the street corner, three people at the wonton stall across the street, and two people on the rooftop to the southeast..."

"I was secretly watching from the shadows when I came back."

Xie Yan looked up at the crowd and said slowly, "There are about ten people in total, including the Five Eccentrics of Youzhou. None of them are ordinary people."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression instantly turned serious.

He Shan blurted out, "How could that be? We were so careful, and we even disguised ourselves. There shouldn't have been any flaws..."

As if he had thought of something, he stopped talking abruptly.

The next moment, everyone turned their heads and looked at Uya, who was oblivious and stuffing snacks into her mouth.

Ah, here's the flaw.

Xie Yan shook her head helplessly, "As expected, they're not that easy to fool."

"So what should we do now?" someone asked.

After a brief silence, everyone became serious and began to think of a solution.

“Now that they’ve discovered us, why don’t we just confront them head-on?” Heshan suggested.

"No, we don't stand much of a chance if we go head-to-head."

Xuanfeng frowned and decisively shook his head, rejecting the suggestion. "The other side has a large number of people and many experts. If a fight breaks out, we will suffer heavy losses."

Heshan then said, "Then let's run."

Xuanfeng retorted, "Run? Where can we run to? Since they already know our identities, they must have already set up a trap. Besides, this is their territory, so it's obvious that we can't escape easily."

Heshan: "...Then we'll fight while running."

Upon hearing this, Xuanfeng sighed deeply, expressing his concern about the other person's intelligence, "...Could you offer some useful suggestions?"

He Shan gritted his teeth in anger and said, "Are you deliberately going against me? I can't fight you and I can't run away, so tell me what to do?!"

Xuanfeng remained expressionless. "I'm thinking about it."

He Shan gritted his teeth and said with a forced smile, "...Forget about it, let's fight first."

Amidst the commotion of people who were either deep in thought or busy mediating the fight, only Chu Ling and Xie Yan appeared remarkably calm and composed.

The two even leisurely enjoyed their tea.

A moment later, He Shan and Xuan Feng gradually slowed down and turned their heads at the same time, looking at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

"Your Highness and Young Master Xie, why do you two seem so unhurried?"

"We're in a hurry," Xie Yan put down her teacup and sighed, "Can't you tell we're in a hurry?"

Everyone: ...We can't tell at all.

Yu Bai sighed, "Young Master Xie, please stop keeping me in suspense."

Under the curious and urging gazes of everyone, Xie Yan took another sip of tea slowly before speaking slowly, "Although it seems that we have fallen into a disadvantageous position now, we are actually still in control."

"What do you mean?" Heshan asked, puzzled.

"Because the Church of Saint Sun doesn't yet know that we know they know we're here."

Everyone: "..."

Wait, let's sort this out.

After everyone reacted, Xie Yan slightly curled the corners of her lips and took out several familiar faces from her bosom. "I was just worried about not finding an opportunity, and someone delivered it to my door."

As dusk settled and the sun dipped low, a black gyrfalcon swept across the sky, letting out a cry before plunging into a courtyard.

Xie Yan stood in the backyard and took a note from the good child's feet.

The note was unfolded, revealing strong, vigorous handwriting that contained only two words: "Coming Soon".

"They're almost here." Xie Yan turned her head and smiled softly at Chu Ling beside her.

Chu Ling stood beside him, and upon hearing this, he merely glanced at the note before extending his hand.

Instead of taking the note, he naturally put his arm around Xie Yan's waist, pressed himself against her from behind, and held her hand.

Xie Yan paused for a moment, the curve of her lips deepening, and leaned back against Chu Ling's chest.

He turned his head slightly and saw an incomparably handsome face; the two were only half an inch apart at the tip of their noses.

Chu Ling tilted his head, his nose lightly brushing against Xie Yan's earlobe, his deep voice clearly reaching Xie Yan's ears: "I have a feeling that all of this may be coming to an end soon."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yan's eyes darkened, a cold glint flashing across them. "Yes, it's time for this good show to come to an end."

“So,” Chu Ling looked at Xie Yan and said seriously, “are you ready?”

"Prepare?"

As if she had heard a joke, Xie Yan raised her head, smiled with a touch of carefree nonchalance, and said, "Does killing someone require any preparation?"

Seeing Xie Yan's confident demeanor, Chu Ling suddenly smiled.

However, his smile was more gentle and affectionate than Xie Yan's, and also more meaningful. "Not this one."

"What is that?" Xie Yan asked instinctively.

Then she heard Chu Ling chuckle softly, his warm breath brushing against Xie Yan's ear.

"What I mean is, Young Master Xie, once everything has settled down, are you ready to marry me?"

Xie Yan: "..."

Isn't this topic jumping a bit too fast?

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes." Chu Ling chuckled, tightened his grip on Xie Yan's hand, and added.

Xie Yan opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing. She simply clenched her fingers tightly, the warmth in her palms gradually rising and spreading to her heart.

The sun was setting, and the afterglow painted half the sky red like a blazing fire. The two embraced tenderly in the twilight.

After a brief moment of tenderness, Chu Ling released her and stepped back, his gaze falling on Xie Yan's face. "Be careful on your journey, don't get hurt."

Xie Yan smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Yes, you too."

Heshan, who witnessed everything while harnessing the carriage, was speechless.

I should be under the car, not here.

After a few incense sticks—

The carriage stopped in the suburbs. He Shan and Yu Bai had just removed the reins from their horses when suddenly several hidden weapons shot out from the forest!

The horse collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Come on!"

With a shout, the two quickly flew away.

At the same time, several dark figures emerged from the shadows and pursued them closely.

A few breaths later, a figure leaped out of the collapsed carriage, his clothes fluttering as he quickly disappeared into the night.