Chapter 140: Rescue (3)

Zhou Xiaoxiao cupped his face and lowered her head, pecking his cracked lips.

Their companions gradually arrived. Seeing the pair of figures hugging under the moonlight, they didn’t want to disturb. Therefore, they were on guard and observed their surroundings.

Towards the second half of the night, Chen Shizhao and Yu Xingyong’s people finally got rid of the people chasing after them and hurried to meet up.

Seeing that Yu Xingzhi was rescued, Cheng Shizhao burst with joy and laughed out loud.

He threw Yelu Abao down and took out his sword, maliciously walking towards him.

That Yelu Abao cried out loud and howled.

Ye Xingzhi tugged on Zhou Xiaoxiao and slightly shook his head.

Zhou Xiaoxiao stopped Cheng Shizhao and said, “Sixth Ye, what his father had done has nothing to do with him. Xingzhi wants to let him go.”

Cheng Shizhao humphed and cut off one of Yelu Abao’s ears, tossing that bloody ear on the ground.

“Your grandfather is in a good mood right now. I’ll let you go since the Champion Marquis requested. However, I’ll take some interest. When you go back, tell your father that I’ll take revenge on him and Ling Bingren, that dog.”

Yelu Abao covered his face and expressed his gratitude, frantically escaping.

Everyone didn’t dare to stay for long. They prepared to head back to the capital.

On the way, Ye Xingzhi rested in the horse carriage as Zhou Xiaoxiao personally took care of him.

She leaned against the bed and glanced at Ye Xingzhi’s handsome face, feeling as though she’d never get enough of him.

From time to time, she couldn’t help but lean over and kiss his face.

Yu Xingzhi weakly smiled. “Xiaoxiao, you look very beautiful like this too.”

“Of course, I always look beautiful.” Zhou Xiaoxiao touched her face proudly. She was more used to her own face.

“Right, Xingzhi, how did you recognize me?”

“That day, Ling Bingren…set the yard and you on fire in front of me.” Yu Xingzhi’s expression became gloomy. “At that time, I lost all hope and just wanted to die in the fire with you. However, Lin Bingren’s subordinates pressed me against the ground, not letting me get up. I looked up and at that moment, I thought I saw a woman’s reflection through the flame. Although she looked different from you, she had the same bearing and actions as you.”

Yu Xingzhi glanced at Zhou Xiaoxiao, his expression a bit unnatural. “I saw a man with you. The moment he called you, you left. Therefore, I kept on crying out your name. As expected, you turned around and walked towards me. That scene disappeared and it seemed like no one noticed. However, that was my only hope. I am so blessed to be able to reunite with you.”

“Ah, so that’s it.” Zhou Xiaoxiao smiled and ruffled Yu Xingzhi’s hair. “He’s no one important. You don’t need to mine. My Xingzhi is so handsome. You’re the only one I think about. I won’t ever be interested in any other lame people. Sleep and rest well. I’ll watch over you, okay?”

Yu Xingzhi’s gaze landed on Zhou Xiaoxiao’s face. He was weak and tired, but didn’t want to sleep.

He unnaturally said, “Xiaoxiao, you really returned to my side? I’m so scared that once I wake up, it’s just a dream.”

After that, he felt his dry lips being captured by something moist and soft. Her tongue slipped in and like a fish, teased his tongue. They ended up pursuing and entangling one another. Up until his limbs trembled and shook.

Zhou Xiaoxiao only stopped after she almost ran out of oxygen.

She glanced at Yu Xingzhi’s red swollen lips and his dazed expression.

She lightly tapped his nose. “Are you comforted now? Am I real or just a dream?”