Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 864 - 16: Hou Qin Yangdu

After crossing this river, we will be within the territory of Hou Qin, making escape even more difficult.

A bright red long dress, hair cascading like a waterfall, Yun Sheng was unaware of how beautiful she looked at the moment.

A crowd of soldiers from Hou Qin stared dumbfounded.

Yun Sheng gazed at the river’s surface, where waves surged and a sandpiper struggled against the strong wind, flying towards the river’s upstream outlet.

Yun Sheng’s mood at the moment was just like that sandpiper.

In her two lifetimes, she had never fallen to such a state as she did this time.

Without the Summoning Ring, unable to summon Demon Beasts, the Magic Soul sealed by Dugu Xiu, she couldn’t even control her own body—damn, it was suffocating.

This time, she was reckless, falling into Dugu Xiu’s trap.

In recent days, she tossed and turned in the Phoenix Carriage, thinking about how to remove the Silver Snake brand.

She even considered the idea of peeling skin and removing bones, but nothing worked.

Thinking back, she found the whole situation somewhat odd.

Only a few knew the whereabouts of Gu Feng and Lingling, yet how did Dugu Xiu find out?

And the Soul Dreaming was something Dugu Xiu had prepared long ago to deal with her.

She couldn’t even reach Ye Beiming now, which was equally baffling.

For some reason, she felt a vague concern for Ye Beiming.

Yun Sheng smiled bitterly; only when Dugu Xiu pressured her into marriage did she realize that the only person she could accept intimate actions with was Ye Beiming.

She might have truly gotten used to Ye Huli’s presence.

Shaking her head, Yun Sheng withdrew her gaze; she needed to find a way out of the current predicament first.

She always felt that the whole thing was meticulously calculated.

"The wind is strong in Hou Qin; in a few days, I’ll have someone make winter clothes for you," Dugu Xiu approached, draping his cloak over Yun Sheng’s shoulders.

She hadn’t rested well in recent days, her face had thinned, her eye sockets had deepened, making her face appear even more petite.

Yun Sheng showed no gratitude for Dugu Xiu’s obvious goodwill, shrugging off his cloak and turning to walk toward the Phoenix Carriage.

A gust of wind hit from behind, Yun Sheng just tried to dodge but felt her arm being grabbed forcefully, and she was thrown into the Phoenix Carriage with the cloak.

Dugu Xiu jumped onto the carriage, making it spin back and forth.

The Dragon Horses pulling the carriage were startled, neighing incessantly.

The attached coachmen were frightened, soothing the carriage and horses, while Donghuang Lingling, afraid that Dugu Xiu would bully Yun Sheng, wanted to rush onto the carriage but was stopped by Lady Chi Bi.

"Know your place; you’re just a palace maid accompanying the dowry now," Lady Chi Bi’s beautiful eyes flickered, staring at the Phoenix Carriage, her hand clasped tightly as she watched the faintly visible carriage.

Inside the carriage, Dugu Xiu’s tall silhouette was visible, but Yun Sheng was nowhere to be seen.

Dugu Xiu restrained Yun Sheng’s hands, pinning her against the carriage wall.

He was very angry, his eagle-like eyes filled with hostility—damn woman, how many times had she defied him?

On the way, he had asked to ride in the same carriage, only to be kicked out by her.

She wouldn’t even look at the various trinkets he sent.

Women cannot be spoiled.

Yet, every time he wanted to be harsh with Yun Sheng, once he touched her mesmerizing dark eyes, everything crumbled.

Hei Linlin advised him to embrace this woman soon—how could he not want that?

Yun Sheng now was as weak as a baby kitten; if he wanted, he could have her anytime.

But he couldn’t bring himself to do it; with her fiery personality, if he ever did such a thing, she might fight tooth and nail with him.

Dugu Xiu grabbed Yun Sheng’s chin, feeling the smooth texture beneath his fingertips.

"Yun Sheng, I warn you, the Crown Prince’s patience is limited. If you dare offend me publicly again, I’ll kill Donghuang Lingling."

Dugu Xiu knew perfectly well what methods to use against Yun Sheng.

Indeed, upon hearing this, Yun Sheng became much more docile, though there was still anger in her eyes.

"Dugu Xiu, once I find a way to break the Soul Dreaming, you’ll be dead," Yun Sheng turned her head away in disgust.

She disliked being alone with Dugu Xiu; Yun Sheng always smelled blood on him—a man too eager to kill.

"I said, either let me sleep with you once, or obediently stay by my side. Don’t even think about anything else. After crossing this river, you’ll be Donghuang Sheng; play your role as Princess obediently. Otherwise, neither you nor I will have good days," Dugu Xiu huffed; suppressing Yun Sheng, he felt hot blood rushing to a certain part of his body, his eyes burning.

In the Phoenix Carriage, the atmosphere became ambiguous.

"Your Highness, there are several ships on the river, seemingly sent from the palace to welcome us," outside the carriage, Lady Chi Bi’s words made Dugu Xiu regain his composure.

"Got it, send someone to find out who the palace has sent."

Reluctantly releasing his grip, Dugu Xiu spoke in a low voice: "The Hou Qin Palace is not as straightforward as you think. If you don’t want to end up consummating too soon, you’d better behave."

Though he had placed several locks on Yun Sheng, Dugu Xiu still felt uneasy.

As the Prince of Hou Qin, there would be many affairs once he returned; Yun Sheng and his wedding was set for three months later. In those three months, Yun Sheng, as his Crown Princess Consort, must first reside in the Crown Prince Mansion. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

She would also be entrusted with managing the affairs within the Crown Prince Mansion.

Dugu Xiu worried about Yun Sheng having to deal with the women in the mansion when he wasn’t around during the day, but he instructed Chi Bi to help Yun Sheng for now.

Yet, Dugu Xiu obviously overlooked one point.

Yun Sheng was not the average woman; even without the Summoning Ring and Magic, she was still Yun Sheng.

The person Dugu Xiu sent to investigate quickly returned; sent to welcome the "Princess Donghuang" was Dugu Xiu’s second brother Dugu Qian, who had lost to Dugu Xiu in the Hou Qin Crown Prince competition years ago.

On the river, several majestic ships sped by like arrows.

The wind was strong over the river, but the guards on the ships stood like nails, motionless.

A brocade-clad man stood at the bow.

"Your Highness, I heard you brought the Crown Princess Consort back to the country. Qian was sent to welcome you," Dugu Qian’s features were distinct with angular contours, unlike the very masculine Dugu Xiu; his face was exceptionally handsome.

He appeared as a suave gentleman, seemingly carefree, yet there was an occasional glint in his eyes, indicating that he was not simple.

Earlier, the rumors about Donghuang Lingling eloping with someone were spread by Dugu Qian.

Originally intending to seize the opportunity to humiliate Dugu Xiu, however, Dugu Xiu found a countrified "Second Princess Donghuang" at the last minute.

Rumors in court suggest this princess is a sham, a stand-in found by Dugu Xiu.

Dugu Qian wanted to see what this princess, raised outside the palace, looked like.