The prince is fierce: Who dares to steal my woman?

Upon hearing this, Jing Chen frowned slightly and gripped the sword at his waist tightly with both hands: "This humble general is ordered by General Xue to check all passing pedestrians and vehicles here and to apprehend wanted criminals of the imperial court. It is my duty and I have no choice but to do so. Please allow me to search the carriage."

Although Jing Chen's words were respectful, his tone revealed an undeniable determination. Xiao Jinyan looked at this young lieutenant general and pondered to himself. He knew that if he wanted to leave the city smoothly today, he would probably have to go through some trouble.

"Who do you think you are? Even if Xue Wenyi himself came here, he wouldn't dare to search my carriage so easily."

Jing Chen's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "General Xue is acting on His Majesty's orders. I dare not be negligent in the slightest. I hope the Protector will not make things difficult for me."

Upon hearing this, Guan Lingxuan and Tan Lin, who were inside the carriage, suddenly tensed up, as if the air itself had frozen.

Xiao Jinyan's face, however, held a hint of amusement and frivolity: "Hehe, this trip of mine is merely to find a scenic spot outside the city to have a rendezvous with my beautiful concubine in a carriage, and enjoy some carefree pleasures. If this causes us to miss this auspicious day and ruin my good deed, can you bear the consequences?"

Just then, Guan Lingxuan slowly stepped out of the magnificent carriage. Her face was like the most delicate peach blossom in spring, and even in the cold wind, she did not lose her gentle charm.

"You have delayed my auspicious time with the Crown Prince, do you know that the Crown Prince will not let this go easily!"

All around, the soldiers' eyes were involuntarily drawn to Guan Lingxuan. Her peerless beauty was like a magnet, causing ripples in everyone's hearts. Their eyes burned with desire, revealing a hint of covetousness, yet they dared not harbor the slightest improper thoughts.

"Please rest assured, Commander," Jing Chen's voice was steady and powerful, "This humble general is only conducting a routine search, it will not take too long."

Xiao Jinyan frowned slightly, his gaze sharp as he stared directly at Jing Chen: "Are you really going to search?"

Jing Chen's expression was resolute, showing no sign of backing down: "It is my duty, and I have no choice but to search."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jinyan dodged away after hearing this and said, "Then search us and see if you can find any wanted criminals!"

Upon seeing this, Guan Lingxuan was immediately alarmed. She knew that Tan Lin was in the car at this moment, and if he were found, he would definitely lose his life, and Xiao Jinyan would inevitably be accused of harboring a wanted criminal.

Unexpectedly, just as Jing Chen reached out to lift the carriage curtain, Xiao Jinyan flashed forward, as fast as a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he had already drawn the Xuanming Sword from his waist. The sword flashed, like the brightest shooting star in the night sky, and instantly pierced through Jing Chen's back.

A look of disbelief flashed in Jing Chen's eyes, and then his body collapsed limply, blood staining the carriage red. Everything happened too fast, catching everyone off guard.

This scene stunned everyone present; time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Guan Lingxuan's face turned pale instantly. She never expected that Xiao Jinyan... would actually kill someone?

Xiao Jinyan held the Xuanming Sword in his hand, the blade still stained with blood. His eyes were as cold as frost: "This Xuanming Sword of mine can slay tyrannical emperors and treacherous officials. As for that brat Jing Chen, hmph, killing him is no more than slaughtering a dog that wags its tail and begs for mercy!"

After saying that, he suddenly flicked his wrist, and the Xuanming Sword drew a dazzling silver arc in the air. Jing Chen's blood from the tip of the sword splattered onto the faces of several soldiers, which was chilling.

"Who else dares to stop this young master and his beauty from going to the carriage outside the city for some intimate moments?"

Xiao Jinyan's voice echoed in the air, each word like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.

"The general will not dare."

"Please forgive me, Guardsman."

"..."

The soldiers involuntarily stepped back, making way for them, their eyes filled with both awe and fear.

Xiao Jinyan and his group successfully left the city.

Outside the city, a spring breeze caresses the face, carrying the fragrance of earth and the scent of flowers and grass, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.

Having just escaped a crisis, Tan Lin's eyes were filled with the relief of surviving a disaster. After getting out of the carriage, he bowed deeply to Xiao Jinyan: "Thank you for your help, Your Highness. If it weren't for your righteous rescue, I, Tan Lin, would probably not have escaped this calamity today."

Xiao Jinyan chuckled and patted Tan Lin on the shoulder: "We're brothers, why be so polite?"

After saying that, he gently blew a delicate jade whistle, the sound of which was clear and melodious, piercing through the silence of the forest.

Before long, a magnificent horse, entirely dark green, galloped out from the depths of the dense forest. Its coat was the deepest ink in the dead of night, its muscles were bulging, and its hooves were strong. Each stomp seemed to shatter the earth. It was clearly a rare and excellent steed.

"This is my mount, named 'Green Dragon Steed'. This horse can travel a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles at night. If the general rides it, we can reach Pengcheng in less than three days."

Xiao Jinyan's words were full of lofty ambitions.

Upon seeing this, Tan Lin's voice trembled with gratitude: "Your Highness saved my life and generously gifted me a fine horse. Such kindness is heavier than Mount Tai. How can I, Tan Lin, possibly bear such a debt?"

Xiao Jinyan's gaze was piercing as he looked directly at Tan Lin and said, "General, there's no need to be so concerned with trivial matters. The court is currently in turmoil, and as a wanted criminal, you are in constant danger. To avoid any unforeseen complications, you must immediately mount this fine steed and travel to Pengcheng at full speed, day and night. Once you enter Pengcheng, it will be like a dragon entering the sea or a tiger returning to the deep mountains; no one will dare to harm you in the slightest."

After speaking, Xiao Jinyan gently patted the magnificent, muscular steed beside him, its coat glossy and its hooves bulging, as if conveying a silent command and expectation. The steed seemed to sense its master's will, letting out a soft neigh and pawing the ground with unusual excitement and loyalty.

Upon hearing this, Tan Lin was overwhelmed with mixed emotions, gratitude and reluctance intertwined, making him almost unable to control himself. He suddenly knelt down, crawled forward on his knees, and tightly grasped Xiao Jin Yan's hands, his voice choked with emotion: "Your Highness's great kindness and virtue, Tan Lin could never repay even if he were to be shattered to pieces in this lifetime."

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan quickly helped Tan Lin up with both hands, a hint of reluctance and determination flashing in his eyes: "General, you are mistaken. Why must we be like this? You are a pillar of the nation and will surely achieve great things in the future. This parting is not a final farewell, but a prelude to a better reunion in the future."

"Jinyan..."

At this moment, Tan Lin's eyes finally welled up with tears, and she embraced Xiao Jin Yan tightly.

Xiao Jinyan responded with an even firmer hug: "Brother, take care on your journey!"

As Xiao Jinyan finished speaking, Tan Lin resolutely turned around, mounted the steed, and with a crisp whistle, the sound of hooves rose, dust billowed, and his figure gradually disappeared into the distance...

Seeing this, Guan Lingxuan rubbed her chest against Xiao Jinyan and said with seductive eyes, "Husband, what kind of car sex did you just talk about? It sounds like it's very interesting."

Xiao Jinyan's lips curled into a playful smile: "What, Madam, would you like to give it a try?"