Thus, Beitang Xing tentatively tried to take Tan Cai'er's little hand, only to be disappointed. Though Tan Cai'er was acting wilder and more open than before, she still seemed deeply wary of him, and he did not succeed.
Tan Cai'er dodged Beitang Xing's wandering hand and shot him a sidelong glare. "All you think about is taking advantage of me. Can't you think about something serious? Are we setting off for Imperial Capital City now?"
Though disappointed, Beitang Xing gave nothing away. There would be plenty of opportunities along the road. Forget her little hand—if the time was right, even this woman's Crimson Pill and Phoenix Physique would be his. There was no need to rush.
"Indeed. We'll travel through the night, then leave Yanzhou City by water. Once we're out of Yanzhou City, all will be well. I can take you to see the sights of every region; we'll treat it as a sightseeing tour."
Tan Cai'er nodded without saying much. Since she had her little bundle on her back, she had clearly prepared already.
The two set off side by side, winding around the mountain toward the nearest dock.
Halfway there, deep in the mountain forest, moonlight spilled down brightly enough to make out the road. Yet the surroundings were silent, and the two began chatting idly.
Most of the time, Tan Cai'er asked questions while Beitang Xing answered. The exchange made for a rather pleasant rhythm.
What puzzled Beitang Xing, however, was that many of Tan Cai'er's questions concerned the secrets of the imperial clan.
This young lady of the Tan Family seemed remarkably interested in the royal family's hidden affairs, leaving Beitang Xing caught between laughter and tears. He could neither speak nor refuse to speak.
After all, Tan Cai'er had said it herself: she had