In order to survive, she forced herself to have a happy ending with the yandere villain.

"Yes, my father is waiting for me over there. Once I get to Anqi City, I can go home with him."

"That's nice."

"Uncle Xu, what are your plans next? Do you want to come with us to Anqi City?"

Su Xu was slightly taken aback when he heard Qiao Wanwan's invitation.

But the thought of my old friend waiting over there made me realize that it might be inappropriate to suddenly appear before him.

After all, his original identity was that of a dead person.

He then declined apologetically.

"No, Uncle Xu has other things to do and can't go to Anqi City with you for the time being. I've just come to see you off and say goodbye properly."

"Alright then, Uncle Xu, if we are destined to meet again, I hope we will meet again."

"Yes, Uncle Xu has the same idea."

After packing her things, Chunxia saw the young lady chatting with the swordsman. She moved closer, and Su Xu said goodbye to Qiao Wanwan.

"That's all for now, girl. We'll meet again someday."

"Okay, goodbye Uncle Xu."

Chunxia approached Qiao Wanwan and, seeing that the young lady was in a good mood, smiled and told her some good news.

"Miss, Young Master Zilin has sent a letter saying that he has left Biluo Manor."

Huh?

Qiao Wanwan's face was full of surprise.

"He actually knew what was good for him and left on his own?"

"Yes, miss, look."

Spring and summer handed her a letter.

The words "Mo Zilin" were indeed written on it in large characters.

The gist of it is:

Mo Zilin knew he had done something wrong, and in order to make amends, he was willing to stay away from Qiao Wanwan and experience the martial arts world again. He also wrote a long and detailed letter to talk to the leader of the alliance on his behalf.

However, this suited Qiao Wanwan's wishes perfectly.

It's better than having a ticking time bomb next to you that could explode at any moment.

The journey was unusually quiet today.

The group reverted to the same people that Qiao Wanwan had when she first transmigrated.

The competition between males and females on the road has disappeared, and things are much more harmonious now.

The group walked and stopped frequently along the way, and arrived at an open space to rest that evening.

crackling sounds~

The firewood was lit and ignited, and the charcoal was stirred up, sparks flying everywhere.

When Gu Chaomu saw Qiao Wanwan come over and sit down, he said generously:

"Wanwan, let Brother Gu go out and see if there are any pheasants, and I'll catch one for you."

"No need, Brother Gu, Wanwan has prepared enough food for the journey."

“How can this be? Eating cold food, where is the nutrition? Besides, An Qicheng is almost here. If your father sees how thin you are, won’t he give me a good scolding? You just stay here and I’ll go catch some pheasants for you and roast them.”

"Ok."

Qiao Wanwan knew she couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she let him be.

Also...

With Anqi's departure imminent, Gu Chaomu's excellent behavior towards him was also a source of enjoyment.

She figured she might as well take it; it was only a few days away anyway.

Qiao Wanwan sat by the fire, stretching out her hands to warm them.

Xie Ze, who had been pushed over from a distance, stared at the girl's clean, delicate fingertips and thought of the slap he had received. The force wasn't great, but it had still taken him by surprise, leaving him with a complex mix of emotions.

Although I was beaten by my father countless times since I was a child, none of them were as painful as that one slap.

As Qiao Wanwan warmed herself by the fire, she sensed someone approaching. Glancing over, she realized it was Xie Ze in a wheelchair.

She moved aside, sitting further away, quietly keeping warm without saying a word.

The two people who were pushed to the fire were speechless for a moment.

Zhong Shi sensed the subtle tension between the two and tactfully called for Chunxia, ​​who was standing next to Qiao Wanwan.

"Miss Chunxia, ​​could you come and help me out?"

"Miss, may I go in spring and summer?"

"can."

"Okay, then Miss, please wait here for a moment. Chunxia will be right back."

"Ah."

Suddenly, only Qiao Wanwan and Xie Ze remained by the fire.

"... "

Xie Ze's deep eyes were fixed on the woman opposite him, who seemed even more dazzling in the firelight.

He is not the same type of person as someone who lives in darkness.

Just looking at it made him feel like he wanted to destroy something so beautiful.

But this thought only flashed through his mind; the woman opposite him paid him no attention whatsoever.

It made him feel lonely; he pursed his thin lips slightly, his eyes filled with sarcasm.

She's a liar.

Xie Ze, how could you be fooled by her?

But his heart seemed to have gotten used to being deceived by her, and even knowing her personality, he accepted it without hesitation.

He looked at Qiao Wanwan's bandaged palm and realized that this was why she had been inexplicably cold towards him these past few days, and her usual ingratiating smile had disappeared.

He felt that this woman was keeping her distance from him, which made him feel very insecure.

Just like Gu Chaomu's heart, it gradually drifted away from him.

The man's long eyelashes drooped slightly, and his thin lips parted slightly.

"Wanwan."

"?"

As Qiao Wanwan warmed herself by the fire, she was still forcing herself to ignore him and not look at him so that everything would be alright.

But then she suddenly heard the other person call her name. She was instantly overwhelmed.

A pair of bright eyes met the person who called her name.

Xie Ze noticed her reaction, his eyes flickered, and he quickly apologized:

"Wanwan, what I did before was indeed inappropriate. Please forgive me."

"... "

Qiao Wanwan fixed her eyes on the other person.

The man's deep, dark eyes were incredibly captivating as he stared at her, his intense affection undisguised.

"!!"

Qiao Wanwan felt a chill run down her spine as she looked at the scene. She couldn't help but shudder, finding it all unbelievable.

Xie Ze actually apologized to her?

Then why did he stare at her with that look?

Strange and eerie...

The man's gaze drifted to the woman's hand, and he asked with concern.

"How is your injury?"

"I…"

Qiao Wanwan realized that the other person was talking about the injury on her palm, so she immediately pulled her hand away and hid it.

Feeling a little uncomfortable, I replied to him with a smile:

"I'm fine now, don't worry about it, it's good that the misunderstanding is cleared up."

Upon hearing the woman's words, the gloom in the man's eyes became clear and bright, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

"!!!"

Qiao Wanwan took in his expression, and her pupils dilated in shock.

He... he actually smiled at me!

This must be unbelievable.

The man's eyes crinkled, and he opened his mouth as if to say something.

“That Wanwan…”

The next second, Qiao Wanwan reached out and stopped him.

"Well, I think I'm getting a little sleepy, so I'll go back to the carriage first. Young Master Xie, you should also get some rest. I'll take my leave now."

"... "

The person with the smile on their face clearly felt a "crack" on their face as their mask shattered.

He stood frozen in place, watching the woman's retreating figure as she ran away.

The corners of her smiling lips slowly disappeared.

Another layer of mist rose on her face.

"Why won't Wanwan come near me? Am I really that scary?"

"You said you liked me? You liar..."

...

A few days later, the caravan was finally approaching its final destination, Anqi City.

Qiao Wanwan had heard about it from Chunxia.

Anqi City is located south of the Central Plains, close to neighboring countries, with a large flow of people, and is surrounded by mountains and water.

The Jiangnan water town of Wulong is presented in its entirety, making it a very comfortable large town. It is comparable in size to half of Beijing, and is truly magnificent.

Moreover, there is no curfew at night, so everyone can move around freely, creating a festive atmosphere. I heard there are even dragon and lion dance performances.

Qiao Wanwan's eyes lit up as she listened, and she exclaimed with delight:

Wow! This is a really nice town. Are the festivals really that spectacular? I can't wait to see it.

"Yes, Miss, Chunxia is also looking forward to it. We will soon arrive in Anqi City, where we will meet the Alliance Leader and experience the local customs and culture. Then we will return to the Qiao residence safely and smoothly."

"Uh-huh."

The two, master and servant, were inside the carriage, lost in their own fantasies, and were incredibly happy.

Xie Ze, inside the other carriage, rested with his eyes closed, listening to the replies from the people outside.

"Young Master, Anqi City is just ahead."

"... "

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze darkening as he stared at his legs. He clenched his fist, but quickly his expression softened, and his fist slowly loosened.

He gave a curt reply to Zhong Shi outside.

"Alright, let's go in and find Alliance Leader Qiao together."

"Yes."

The thought of returning to that terrifying home made him feel as if countless insects were crawling all over his body, gnawing at his skin and causing waves of pain.

This fear seemed to seep into his very bones, making it unforgettable for him.