Gongyang's Pursuit, the Persistent Woman

Luo Sheng raced away, killing everyone on the road who had their backs turned to him, and sped straight toward the Xu Family's wedding procession.

Chu Qing altered course slightly and also headed for the Xu Family's wedding procession.

Because he had noticed an expert pursuing them, Chu Qing was no longer in a hurry.

He led the group onward at an unhurried pace.

Whenever they came across beautiful scenery, he would invite Hua Yu to enjoy it with him.

Hua Yu asked in confusion, "Why aren't we in a hurry anymore?"

After pondering for a moment, Chu Qing said, "I want to know whether that expert will come looking for us."

Hua Yu eyed him suspiciously. "What do you mean?"

Chu Qing smiled. "Only a small number of people knew we had left."

"We never provoked trouble along the way."

"Nor did we ever clash with anyone."

"Normally, after crossing thousands of miles, we shouldn't have any enemies."

"Much less have an expert targeting us."

"But... there was hostility in Rose City."

"After we bypassed Rose City, an expert began chasing us from behind."

"Tell me... could there be a traitor among us?"

"That traitor contacted people from Loulan City, or perhaps... people from the Xu Family, intending to scheme against me?"

"They don't want me to obtain the Golden Silk White Jade."

Hua Yu said in astonishment, "That's impossible. They are all the most loyal servants of the great aristocratic families."

"They... would never betray us."

Chu Qing reached out and gently toyed with the long hair by Hua Yu's ear, smiling. "They don't betray because the stakes aren't high enough."

"Once the stakes are high enough, anyone will betray."

"Including... you!"

Hua Yu stamped her foot, her face reddening. "I never betrayed my husband!"

"I merely... had