In the evening, the Feng Army arrived in a vast area that had once been a grassland.
Feng Xiyan scanned the surroundings and then ordered, "We will camp here for the night."
Hearing his order, the soldiers were delighted. They dragged their tired bodies and began to set up military tents, while the kitchen soldiers went to gather ingredients to prepare dinner.
After sitting on horseback for the whole day, Bai Hanyun felt that her butt was no longer hers, and her body ached everywhere.
When Feng Xiyan helped her down from the tall warhorse, he noticed her stiff body and asked worriedly, "Miss Bai, are you alright?"
Bai Hanyun grabbed his arms for support, then grimaced and replied, "My body is sore."
When she said that, Feng Xiyan felt bad for her. He supported her and asked, "This should be your first time riding a horse, right?"
Bai Hanyun nodded. "Mhm."
Looking at her painful expression whenever she took a step, Feng Xiyan frowned and said, "I will help you massage your muscles later. Otherwise, you won’t be able to move at all tomorrow."
Bai Hanyun actually wanted to refuse his help, but when she heard his second sentence, she paused and nodded instead. "Alright."
Getting her approval, Feng Xiyan’s eyes flickered in surprise. As a smile appeared on his lips, he picked her up and added, "Let me carry you."
After being carried by him a few times, Bai Hanyun had become used to Feng Xiyan’s closeness.
She let him carry her and sighed, "You and the soldiers are really strong. After traveling for a whole day, they can still chat and laugh, while I can’t even stand up properly."
Sensing the envy in her voice, Feng Xiyan chuckled lightly and asked, "Do you want me to help you train your body?"
When he said that, Bai Hanyun thought, ’I used to think that I was quite strong compared to other women. But now, I think I need to get stronger if I want to live safely in this place until I return to my world.’
She then looked up and stared at Feng Xiyan’s well-defined jawline and handsome face.
’I can’t always stay with him either. What if someone tries to kill me when Feng Xiyan isn’t around? Wouldn’t I be a fish on the chopping board? No, no, no. This won’t do. I need to train my body so I can run away if something really happens.’
After making her decision, Bai Hanyun agreed to Feng Xiyan’s suggestion. "Then... I will trouble you with the training."
When Feng Xiyan heard this, he raised his brows slightly. "Miss Bai, are you sure? Your body really lacks training, and it will be very difficult to build up your stamina."
Bai Hanyun leaned on his firm chest and nodded.
She let out a sigh and explained, "I can’t keep relying on you. What if you are not around and someone tries to kill me? At least, if I have stamina, I can run away to find you or hold on until you find me."
The moment Feng Xiyan heard this, he felt relieved that he was part of her future plans.
Nodding in agreement, Feng Xiyan responded, "Since you have already made your decision, we can begin the training after we reach Xiquan City. But for now, let’s take it easy. You need enough rest first. Otherwise, you will get sick before we reach our destination."
Bai Hanyun nodded. "Alright."
While the two were talking, the soldiers had already built a large military tent for Feng Xiyan and went to help the others set up more tents.
Seeing this, Feng Xiyan walked toward the military tent. He held Bai Hanyun with one arm, then lifted the tent cover.
When Bai Hanyun saw this, she said, "You are so strong to be able to hold me with one hand."
Hearing this, Feng Xiyan chuckled. "Miss Bai, you are very light. Actually, you need to eat more."
Bai Hanyun was pleased when she heard Feng Xiyan’s words. She laughed and said, "Feng Xiyan, I just realized that you are quite good at coaxing women."
Feng Xiyan lowered his eyes and looked at Bai Hanyun’s smiling face covered by the thin veil. He smiled and softly said, "I’m only coaxing you."
Bai Hanyun’s smile froze at his words.
Before she could react, Feng Xiyan placed her down on the cloth spread on the ground.
He reached out to wipe some dust from her cheek and said, "Wait here for a while. I will go get your dinner."
After staring at Bai Hanyun’s dazed expression for a second, Feng Xiyan smiled, then left the tent.
Left alone in the tent, Bai Hanyun slowly came back to her senses. She placed her hand on her chest and felt her heartbeat quicken.
Bai Hanyun swallowed hard, then muttered softly, "...Oh, God. This is not a good sign."
Inside her bright dantian, the Yang Mirror shook his head without opening his eyes and said, [Beauty can bring catastrophe to a country. Girl, you should be careful.]
When Bai Hanyun heard this, for once, she agreed with him. "...Yeah."
Unaware that the Yang Mirror’s casual words would create more obstacles on his own journey to chase his wife, Feng Xiyan returned with two bowls of food. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮※𝓷𝓮𝓽
Seeing that Bai Hanyun was still sitting there in a daze, he couldn’t help but think, ’Why is she so cute? I wonder what she is thinking about.’
Smiling at her, Feng Xiyan brought the food and sat beside Bai Hanyun. He handed her the bowl filled to the brim and gently reminded, "Be careful, it’s hot."
Bai Hanyun nodded, then ate in silence.
Sensing something was wrong, Feng Xiyan stared at her. Under his gaze, Bai Hanyun’s face slowly turned pink.
Unable to pretend any longer, she raised her eyes to look at him and said helplessly, "Feng Xiyan, eat your food. Don’t keep staring at me."
Feng Xiyan looked at her blushing face and the red tips of her ears, then smiled in a good mood. "Alright, I will listen to you."