nashuaworldcup Chapter 426 Meeting
Chapter 426 Meeting
Pei Huaijin didn't hesitate for long and ultimately listened to Wen Jiayue's advice.
As soon as they sat in the carriage, before Wen Jiayue could even help Pei Shijing steady, the carriage sped away.
The bumpy ride made her feel like throwing up.
Pei Shijing was in even worse shape; she was already weak and swayed unsteadily in the carriage.
Wen Jiayue put her arm around her shoulder, becoming even more certain that Shen Fuhan had indeed sent someone over, and that they were not far behind them.
After an unknown amount of time, the road became increasingly rugged.
Wen Jiayue glanced through the carriage curtain and saw that the mountains suddenly seemed very close to her; they appeared to be at the foot of the mountains.
She was getting anxious; was Pei Huaijin going to run into the mountains?
Perhaps due to the excessively bumpy ride, the car gradually slowed down.
Pei Huaijin shouted, "Let's go!"
The coachman said fearfully, "Master, the road is so narrow, we can only go this fast!"
Pei Huaijin had completely lost his mind. Upon hearing this, he kicked the coachman off the road.
He grabbed the reins, cracked the whip, and the horse neighed loudly, galloping at breakneck speed.
Wen Jiayue held the powerless Pei Shijing tightly, her limbs constantly being bumped and bruised, causing wave after wave of pain, but she gritted her teeth and persevered.
If she let go, Pei Shijing would definitely be thrown out.
Once they leave the carriage, they will surely be smashed to pieces.
“Sister Yue’er, you don’t need to protect me,” Pei Shijing murmured. “I deserve what I got.”
Wen Jiayue couldn't hear her at all; it was too noisy outside the carriage, and her voice was intermittent.
"What did you say?" Wen Jiayue leaned close to her ear and said, despite her fear, "Just hold on a little longer, nothing will happen."
Pei Shijing shook her head, crying, "Sister Yue'er, the only person I've ever wronged in my life is you."
"What do you mean by this life or the next life?" Wen Jiayue wiped away her tears and encouraged her, "When you return to Chang'an, you can continue to be the young lady of the Duke's mansion. Come to the Marquis's mansion to play whenever you have time. Zhao Zhao still remembers you."
“I can’t wait any longer, I can’t wait any longer,” Pei Shijing shook her head desperately, “Rebellion is a capital offense, my whole family will not survive… I will never see my father and mother again, I really know I was wrong…”
She murmured, "Sister Yue'er, can I ask you for a favor?"
"You said."
"If you have the chance, bury me in Yangzhou," Pei Shijing said wistfully. "I love Yangzhou the most, but unfortunately I will never have the chance to see it in this lifetime."
Wen Jiayue's voice also choked up: "I promise you."
The carriage slowed and became bumpy, seemingly going uphill with difficulty.
Wen Jiayue's body kept tilting, almost sliding off the side of the car.
Pei Shijing was also hit, her forehead was throbbing with pain, and her consciousness was becoming increasingly unclear, but she still insisted on speaking.
“Sister Yue’er, no, Madam Shen,” Pei Shijing changed her address, “you and Lord Shen are both very good people. I’m so sorry for causing you so much trouble… If there is a next life, I will definitely go to atone for my sins to you.”
Wen Jiayue held her tightly without saying a word.
Pei Shijing's strength was slowly draining away. She closed her eyes and could feel her soul being constantly pulled away, tearing at her body.
But a moment later, her body felt incredibly light again, as if the illness had left her.
Pei Shijing gently exhaled a breath of stale air. Is this what it feels like to have a final burst of energy before death?
Without thinking twice, she grasped Wen Jiayue's hand in return, her eyes filled with reluctance.
“Madam Shen, thank you for not holding a grudge. I take back what I just said. I hope you will never meet me again in your next life. I will only bring you misfortune.”
"I'm so stupid and foolish. So many days have passed, and I haven't been able to help you at all. I hope this time it will be of some use..."
Before Wen Jiayue could realize what she was about to do, Pei Shijing shoved her hard, and she used all her strength to jump out of the car window.
With a loud bang, Wen Jiayue froze for a moment in surprise, then called out, "Xiao Jing!"
Without thinking, she grabbed Pei Huaijin's clothes and said anxiously, "Stop the car! Stop the car now!"
Pei Huaijin remained unmoved and said gently, "Yue'er, we'll be there soon, don't worry."
Wen Jiayue looked ahead. The mountain road stretched to the sky, and not a single tree could be seen. It was clearly a steep cliff!
Is Pei Huaijin planning to take her down with him?
She desperately tried to control her fear and shouted, "If you don't stop the car, I'll jump right now!"
Pei Huaijin paused, then tightened the reins.
The path ahead was too steep for the carriage to proceed.
The carriage stopped, and Wen Jiayue realized how rapid her breathing was. Before she could calm herself down, she pointed behind her and said, "Go find Xiao Jing."
Pei Huaijin had already seen a patch of blood and a mangled corpse, and frowned, saying, "She's dead."
"Even if she dies, I'll carry her over!" Wen Jiayue said angrily. "If you won't go, I will!"
Pei Huaijin sighed softly, not wanting to waste any more time, and quickly walked towards Pei Shijing's direction.
Before long, he carried Pei Shijing to him.
Wen Jiayue covered her mouth after only one glance. The carriage was going too fast, and Pei Shijing had already fallen so hard that her face was unrecognizable. She was covered in pebbles and dust, mixed with blood, and her features had become blurred.
She seemed to have rolled several times on the ground, her clothes were torn by sharp stones, and her well-maintained hands were covered in wounds.
Wen Jiayue reached out with trembling hands to check her breathing, but there was no movement at all.
Pei Shijing is really dead.
Pei Huaijin didn't give her any time to wallow in self-pity; he handed Pei Shijing over to the guards and took her hand.
“Let’s go,” Pei Huaijin said apologetically. “We still have a long way to go. I’m sorry to trouble Yue’er, but things will be better once we get to the mountain.”
Wen Jiayue had no strength to break free and numbly followed him forward.
She glanced back; dust and smoke billowed, making it impossible to see whether Shen Fuhan's men were behind her.
However, if he weren't one of Shen Fuhan's men, there would be absolutely no reason for Pei Huaijin to flee for his life so recklessly.
Wen Jiayue pondered to herself and deliberately slowed down her pace.
Pei Huaijin said considerately, "Yue'er, if you don't have the strength, I can carry you."
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips and walked away quickly.
Until my legs were sore and weak, I finally saw the cliff.
Just then, a guard stepped forward and whispered something in Pei Huaijin's ear.
He glanced behind him and said in a deep voice, "Stop him."
He pulled Wen Jiayue and ran forward.
The sound of fighting came from behind her. Wen Jiayue looked at him hopefully. Were they Shen Fuhan's men?
Pei Huaijin finally stopped after running all the way to the end of the cliff.
Gravel fell silently, and Wen Jiayue didn't even have the courage to turn around.
“Moon, Shen Fuhan arrived so quickly,” Pei Huaijin sighed softly. “I thought I wouldn’t lose this time.”
Wen Jiayue asked in a trembling voice, "What do you want to do?"
He gently stroked her cheek, like a snake flicking its tongue, terrifying and disgusting.
Wen Jiayue dared not move, for fear that she would fall if she lost her footing.
Seeing that she did not reject his touch, Pei Huaijin smiled slightly.
He said softly, "Moon, I'm afraid my wish to be a loving couple with you in Yunzhou is impossible to fulfill, but we can be a loving couple underground."
He laughed as he uttered the cruelest words: "When Shen Fuhan arrives, let's jump off a cliff together and die for love, okay?"
Wen Jiayue forced a smile and tried her best to hold him back.
“Shen Fuhan won’t come in person, so we still have a chance to go to Yunzhou.”
"He won't come in person?" Pei Huaijin laughed. "You have so little faith in him, it's clear you don't love him. If we still had time, I would definitely make you fall in love with me, what a pity..."
Wen Jiayue was taken aback. What did he mean? Did Shen Fuhan really come?
But with so many things happening in the capital, and him still ill, how could that be?
The thought had barely formed when a very familiar figure appeared ten steps away.
He had lost a lot of weight, his face was covered in dust, mixed with blood that was hard to tell if it was his or someone else's, his features were sharper, but his weakness was still undeniable.
Wen Jiayue could hardly recognize her, but in an instant, all the grievances welled up inside her.
Shen Fuhan actually came to save her!