The Slender Waist-Chapter 575 - 412 Night Tour of Shiguan

One quarter of an hour later, Pei Jue led the horse and took Feng Yun out of the post house.

Ao Qi had just finished washing up when he heard the outside commotion. He drew back the curtains to look outside...

The shadow of the night lamp fell on the wall-side banana and bamboo leaves, as the two of them walked side by side, without bringing any Attendant, without alarming anyone, quietly exiting from the corner door.

Pei Jue’s hand held onto Feng Yun tightly.

They did not communicate, just quietly went on their way, the two people with one horse walking quietly past, beautiful as if they were figures in a painting.

Ao Qi stood for a long time, until the shadows of the two disappeared from view and the corner door closed quietly again. He still hadn’t moved an inch.

Guard Hou Liu came over, doing a cupped fist salute:

"General, the night meal is ready."

Ao Qi said, "No need."

Earlier at the banquet, he noticed that Feng Yun’s appetite was poor.

In the villa, she was very particular about her diet, not lavish, but she could always make an ordinary dish taste special, something Ao Qi kept in mind about the meals at Changmen.

The post house meals had fish and meat, but for Feng Yun, who enjoyed fine cuisine, they would surely be hard to swallow.

She didn’t say anything, but Ao Qi wanted to do something for her...

At this hour, Shiguan County had already closed its gates, but Ao Qi still ordered Hou Liu to take his token to the city’s best, the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, and prepare some late-night snacks for the two of them.

Unfortunately...

Ao Qi lowered his eyes.

"You and Lai Er can take it and use it for yourselves."

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Ta Xue was a bit excited tonight, running quickly towards Shiguan Dock, causing Feng Yun to be jostled continually against Pei Jue’s body, clutching tightly onto him only to feel slightly better.

She actually liked riding horses with Pei Jue.

For some reason, there was an exclusive charm and majesty to Pei Jue on horseback, mesmerizing. It was Feng Yun’s rare opportunity to cast aside everything and simply enjoy watching him...

When they were close to Shiguan Dock, the light became a bit brighter, and the dock’s night lamps were faintly visible.

But Pei Jue did not take the official road leading to the dock, instead, he followed a small sloping path into a desolate and dimly lit area.

Feng Yun reminded him, "Shiguan Dock is ahead."

Pei Jue looked down, his gaze fixed on the person in his arms. His arms held her a bit tighter, "Hold on."

Before his voice faded, Feng Yun felt as if her whole body had lightened. Ta Xue suddenly leapt over a small stream. If Pei Jue hadn’t been holding her, she might have been thrown off.

Feng Yun let out a low cry and narrowed her eyes.

"My lord, not going to Shiguan Dock and instead heading where the moon is dark and the wind is high, are you planning to kill and silence me?"

Pei Jue’s eyes were deep, his lips curving up into a slight arc.

"Are you afraid?"

"Afraid, scared to death..."

Feng Yun couldn’t see his expression, her attention focused on the uneven road surface, constantly asking.

"Can Ta Xue see clearly?"

"Please be careful, don’t fall."

Pei Jue heard her constant murmuring, the arc that was a possible smile on his lips growing wider.

"It won’t kill you," he said, "at most half dead."

In his calm voice, there was an uncommon touch of jest, but Feng Yun inexplicably heard a hint of melancholy.

She closed her mouth, looked back at the man’s hard jaw, steadied herself, and sat up straighter.

Ta Xue finally stopped.

On the hillside was a lush patch of grass, Pei Jue released the reins and patted its head.

"Go on."

Ta Xue shook its tail, leisurely starting to graze.

Pei Jue held Feng Yun’s hand and continued forward. His dark eyes shone startlingly bright under the moonlight, his Wind-Gown fluttering, the moonlight elongating their shadows.

Feng Yun watched, spellbound for a moment...

The moonlight on the hillside was too beautiful.

The spot Pei Jue had chosen was also too perfect.

From here, one could overlook the entire Shiguan Dock.

Boats on the river, ferrying to and fro with lanterns floating on the water. Boats occasionally docked, passengers disembarking for food or a rest, and there were those boatmen working for a living, sitting with their carrying poles on the dock. As soon as someone called out, they’d stand up and go forward to carry cargo, hoist, and tote... 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Coming and going, a bustling scene.

The night view of Shiguan Dock beneath the lights was quite charming.

Feng Yun chose a flat stone and sat down.

"This place is truly beautiful."

If not for the wind being too cold, Feng Yun could sit here peacefully all night long...

She hugged her arms, about to speak, when a thick Wind-Gown fell on her shoulders, enveloping her snugly.

Feng Yun glanced sideways and smiled lightly, indicating to him with her eyes.

"Sit down and talk."

Pei Jue silently sat down beside her.

Feng Yun asked, "Aren’t you cold?"

Pei Jue hummed in response.

Seeing Feng Yun raise her brows, he then added, "Not cold."