Chapter 575.1: Escape and Battle
Li Hong Yuan was extraordinarily calm, his pace increasing more and more. And the people guarding around them were also like so.
And when they more or less completely broke out, the other side seemingly also discovered the truth.
Jing Wan’s ears were somewhat buzzing, but still was able to hear someone’s furious roar. That was probably the person in charge on Zhang’s side. “Useless trash, useless trash, still not quickly chasing after!?”
It goes without saying, since that side was fake, then the real one certainly must have escaped during this time.
And from the moving torches everywhere, there wasn’t just one wave of people that escaped, so who knows which direction Jin Qinw.a.n.g was in.
The man ruthlessly spat, loudly cursing, “Already like this, yet still able to let him escape?” He was very clear, if unable to kill Qi Yuan’s Jin Qinw.a.n.g, then after going back, it will be his head rolling. “Useless idiots, quickly divide up and chase after!” Extending his foot, he kicked the subordinate nearby.
What made him angry wasn’t just because the person escaped that easily, but also because he’d fallen for it that easily, getting tricked. Clearly, if he’d slightly pondered for a moment, he would’ve just known that it might be a trap. No, how can it be him getting tricked. It was clearly that bunch under him that rushed in, seeking instant benefit, endlessly dispatching!
Li Hong Yuan ordered to leave behind a portion of people to block, while the rest continued advancing. The torches in hand were also directly extinguished.
Without the torches, the following path naturally will be even more difficult to walk. However, as long as it wasn’t dark to the point of being unable to see the hand in front, once the eyes slightly adjust to the dark, one for the most part will still be able to see the blurry silhouettes of the things nearby.
Shortly after, Jing Wan discovered that their pace actually didn’t slow down by much.
They walked farther and farther away, and the noise behind them also got weaker and weaker, all the way until they were completely unable to hear. It was extremely quiet. In the winter, even the cries of insects were very spa.r.s.e.
The sky suddenly exploded with a ball of flame. With the previous ‘battlefield’ as the center, it roughly formed a ninety degree angle with their current location. Although not having seen before, Jing Wan still knew, that should be a signal flare.
Gunpowder has long appeared in the history of Qi Yuan. There were already a variety of firecrackers, so for there to be signal flares, it seemingly wasn’t that surprising.
Jing Wan watched it completely disappear, but still didn’t retract her gaze.
“Wan Wan, don’t worry, our people have already completely broken out.” Li Hong Yuan softly consoled.
“En.” Jing Wan lightly responded, the nasal sound a bit heavy.
For the most part, it was all shadow guards, their destructive power already very high to begin with. Although there were numerous enemies, but if they have the intention, then ultimately will be able to carve out a b.l.o.o.d.y path. Previously, for them to continuously face the people of Zhang directly, it was completely because their master still haven’t escaped. Now that master was safe, and the people of Zhang have also dispatched large amounts of people to chase after Li Hong Yuan, as long as they were still alive, then escaping wasn’t that difficult of a matter. Just, not too sure how many people were left.
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“w.a.n.gfei, don’t worry, they are all the elites under w.a.n.gye. A single one fighting ten alone all isn’t a problem.” Gong mama also consoled.
“En.” Jing Wan responded with a smile.
Just, that smile appeared exceptionally forced. The so called one against ten was probably under the premise of fighting one by one. If getting surrounded, how many people can achieve this. That was just a mortal body, just having a pair of arms and legs. Perhaps able to block one or two sides, but how can one block three or four sides at once. Besides, the shadow guards were indeed strong, but they mostly took the route of being crafty, emphasizing on fighting alone. Their battlefield was never this kind of situation.
Jing Wan wasn’t stupid either. Even if not having that much knowledge about the shadow guards, but in her past life, there also exists similar professions, no? One ultimately was able to understand a little through certain channels. As the saying goes, just different routes that lead to the same destination.
In reality, summoning this many shadow guards, it was also having no other choice. The guards of the manor weren’t enough. Li Hong Yuan although had the ability to mobilize troops, but those people ultimately didn’t partic.i.p.ate in the things he did previously, so to want to mobilize, he at least needed to go through ‘proper channels’. Li Hong Yuan had gotten trapped, and previously, although he was somewhat able to maintain contact with the outside, the people outside still didn’t know his specific location. Under this kind of circ.u.mstance, he could only rely on the shadow guards.
Jing Wan leaned against Li Hong Yuan’s shoulder. Since they didn’t want to let her know, she will just pretend to not know.
But, Li Hong Yuan’s heart was connected with Jing Wan’s, so he understood her the most. In addition to their bodies having the most direct contact, how could he not sense it.
———-They are shadow guards. Dying for the master, that is their honor. These kinds of words, Li Hong Yuan ultimately was unable to say to Jing Wan.
“Rest for a moment. Gong Jiu, come take this prince’s pulse.” Li Hong Yuan opened his mouth.
Upon hearing, where did Jing Wan still have the mind for other things, “Ah Yuan, did the wound split open again?” She anxiously asked, her hands also lightly feeling around.
“Don’t worry, shouldn’t have split open, just hurt a little.” Li Hong Yuan softly consoled.
Unable to see in the dark, Jing Wan also could only quietly lean against a tree, watching the blurry shadows move about.
Gong Jiu had long mastered the ability to treat wounds in the dark. Just based on the sensation, he just knew that Li Hong Yuan’s wound indeed somewhat split open, bleeding a little. But, switched with other times, never mind crying out in pain, his brows won’t even crease once.
The matter wasn’t over, so the medicine won’t be reapplied.
Not only Gong Jiu knew, the others to the side also knew. For him to do this, it was completely for the sake of diverting w.a.n.gfei’s attention, and in reality, it was indeed very successful.
Switched with another time, they probably would all feel he was being sly, to actually shamelessly use this kind of method to win w.a.n.gfei’s pity, but the circ.u.mstances right now were special, no one felt that what he did was wrong.
They more or less have all experienced their comrades by their side die because of this and that kind of reasons. Their emotions were just dull because of external factors. It’s not like they didn’t have any. When facing it for the first time, especially when one’s comrade even died because of oneself, that kind of feeling truly was extremely painful.
The great majority of the shadow guards, w.a.n.gfei has never met before, but she has always valued life. That many casualties, and in her eyes, it even had her own factor, how can she feel well.
If able to divert the attention, then it can’t be better. Although she similarly will worry for w.a.n.gye, but knowing that w.a.n.gye doesn’t have any dangers to his life, her emotions naturally won’t be that heavy.
After treating Li Hong Yuan’s wound, “w.a.n.gfei, don’t worry, the blood from the wound is very little, not affecting too much.”
“That’s good.” Jing Wan relaxed a breath. Speaking of which, she was also just distracted because of worry, thus not detecting Li Hong Yuan’s ‘trick’.
Since it was said to rest, then they certainly will rest. Just, when the conditions didn’t allow it, Li Hong Yuan also didn’t have that many complaints, casually sitting down under a tree.
Pulling Jing Wan into his arms, he softly spoke with her. All in all, it was just averting her attention. The overall situation of ‘this battle’, he for the most part had an understanding inside.
They’d originally just decided to break out in the latter half of the night, when people were the most exhausted. As such, right now, it actually wasn’t far from dawn.
Jing Wan didn’t even walk that much, so not really that tired, but her mental state was tense, and she was also pregnant, so inherently just easily tired. Li Hong Yuan spoke with her nonstop, soothing her nerves. Once she relaxed, she just felt a bit drowsy, but she ultimately wasn’t able to be at ease. Having worries inside, one was unable to sleep peacefully.
If able to sleep peacefully, then after waking up, one certainly can recover a lot. Li Hong Yuan exhausted his means and finally had Jing Wan coaxed to sleep.
Once his voice thoroughly disappeared, the surrounding once again quieted down.
Li Hong Yuan leaned back, occasionally stroking the side of Jing Wan’s hair, unknown as to what he was thinking. It was obvious, he didn’t have any intention of getting up and departing. Even though this place actually wasn’t considered far from that mountain cavity previously, he still didn’t worry because of this.
The people that accompanied them, a portion also were resting with their eyes closed, while another portion scattered around to stand guard.
Gong mama untied the bundle on her back. Inside it was just a large cloak. Originally, during the course of the break out, this thing was considered a burden, but Gong mama insisted on bringing, preparing for a possible time of need. It was obvious, it indeed had a use. Shaking it open, it got laid upon Jing Wan.
When getting up again after this rest, the sky was already dimly lit.
After confirming the direction, they continued on their way, but didn’t wake Jing Wan.
By the time Jing Wan woke up naturally, the sky was already bright. She hurriedly let Li Hong Yuan put her down.
She didn’t know how long they’ve walked, but no matter how good her husband’s stamina and arm strength was, he ultimately carried an injury. Moreover, no matter how capable, humans ultimately weren’t machines. As time pa.s.s, even relatively light things will also become increasingly heavy, and Jing Wan’s weight wasn’t light.
It just so happens that there was a small stream ahead and they also needed to eat something to preserve their stamina. After all, right now, it still wasn’t considered completely safe.
Out in the wilderness, for the shadow guards, there absolutely won’t lack food, even if it’s winter. Entering the forest, they can just bring back some edible things very soon. The only problem was probably just the taste. They were rather used to it, just needing it to be edible, but when the things were about to be pa.s.sed to the two masters, the just realized the problem in hindsight, so embarra.s.sing!
Li Hong Yuan had a disdainful look, but Jing Wan just politely accepted, even shooting a glare at a certain someone.
Entering the mouth, it seemingly wasn’t that difficult to eat.
Their specific position was unable to be pinpointed, but the rough direction was still clear. The people of Zhang didn’t want Li Hong Yuan to return to Qi Yuan’s capital. To this end, they won’t care what it cost. The path that was first cut off was just the one in the direction of the stationed troops. Next was the official road, and after that was the nearest village or town. As such, the manpower certainly will be divided, but as long as they just block the nearest area, then the amount of people at every route will still be considerable. At least, it will be far more than what Jing Wan and them currently have. Moreover, in broad daylight, their tracks were more likely to be discovered. That’s why, the safest way was to avoid these places. As such, they must cross over the mountains on foot. This wasn’t a relaxing matter.
If Jing Wan wasn’t pregnant, then this journey can actually just be treated as a hiking trip. In any case, Jing Wan’s stamina was very good, so it completely wasn’t a problem.
That’s why, after much consideration, Li Hong Yuan decided to temporarily stay here, just moving around nearby. If careful, then for the most part, there won’t be the risk of getting expose, unless they were extremely unlucky.
When unable to meet them after waiting, Li Hong Yuan’s people will eventually find their way over. When time comes, it will be their side that occupy the advantage.
In Qi Yuan’s territory, the people of Zhang, no matter how rampant, there was still a limit. As time drags out, the one at a disadvantage will just be them.
That’s why, as long as Jing Wan’s body doesn’t have any problems, Li Hong Yuan won’t be in a rush either. At most, it’ll just be two three days.
“Just, it’ll be wronging you.” Li Hong Yuan said to Jing Wan.
“Wronging? Not really. Actually, this kind of feeling is also quite novel.” In her past life, this kind of ‘activity’ was very popular. Jing Wan actually even once partic.i.p.ated a few times before. Of course, occasionally, it was actually quite tiring. However, right now, it wasn’t the same. Everything all had people taking care of for her. Just, it wasn’t convenient to wash up, and moreover, there were no clothes to change into.