The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 131 Leaving

The brothers from the village gathered around, their faces showing deep reluctance to part. Someone choked up and said, "Waaaaah... Brother Tiger, you must come back and see us..." His voice was trembling with sobs, which evoked pity in everyone.

Another person chimed in, "Brother Tiger, be careful on your journey and take good care of yourself." His eyes were filled with worry, as if he was concerned that Tiger might encounter danger outside.

Tiger smiled and replied, "Don't worry, brothers! I'll be safe and sound. Once I've made a name for myself, I'll definitely come back to see you!" His tone was firm and confident, assuring everyone that he would keep his promise. With that, he turned and left, the sound of his horse's hooves echoing throughout the entire village.

Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen boarded a magnificent carriage together, with Qiuqin following closely behind. An Ye skillfully drove the carriage, ready to depart. The carriage was exquisitely decorated and exuded a faint fragrance, giving people a comfortable feeling.

The white tiger looked around, seemingly searching for something. When it realized the people weren't paying attention to it, it suddenly darted into the jungle like lightning, disappearing without a trace. This happened so fast that those around it didn't even have time to react.

Qiuqin watched the white tiger leave through the carriage window. She felt a little disappointed, but she gently lowered the curtain and turned to Dongfang Wan'er, saying, "Miss, the white tiger has run away..."

Dongfang Wan'er smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned, and replied softly, "Okay, I understand..."

Qiuqin, however, could not let go of her worries and asked anxiously, "Miss, can Baihu really come back...?" She knew in her heart that they had devoted too much time and energy to Baihu, and if they could not find Baihu, then all their previous efforts would be in vain.

However, Dongfang Wan'er was not anxious about this. Instead, she comforted Qiuqin, "It should be possible... If he doesn't come back, that's fine... It just means we're not meant to be..."

She believed that fate had its own arrangements, and that they would meet again if they were meant to. After saying this, she gracefully picked up a cup of tea, took a small sip, and savored the aroma.

While leisurely sipping his tea, Ye Jiuchen kept feeding Dongfang various exquisite pastries.

"It will come back..." Ye Jiuchen looked into the distance with a determined gaze, as if he had already foreseen the moment when the white tiger would return.

Meanwhile, Tiger rode a tall, magnificent horse close behind the carriage.

He leaned closer, his face full of curiosity, and asked Ye Jiuchen, "Hey, Brother An Ye, where are we going?"

“The capital city…” Dark Night replied expressionlessly, his voice low and cold.

"Oh, I see. You're from the capital. What brings you here today?" Tiger continued to press.

"Hmm..." Dark Night remained sparing with his words, seemingly unwilling to elaborate further.

"And what about your master? Is he an official in the capital?" Tiger became very interested in Dark Night's master.

“Hmm…” Dark Night’s response remained concise and clear.

"Wow, that's really amazing!" Tiger's eyes flashed with envy and admiration.

However, An Ye did not respond to Hu Zi's praise, but simply drove the carriage silently.

Tiger kept talking the whole way, while Dark Night remained silent, creating a stark contrast between the two.

Night deepened, and the carriage moved slowly forward, the sound of its wheels particularly clear in the quiet night. Moonlight shone on the road, illuminating the path ahead and guiding them in the right direction.

“Master, Madam, it’s getting dark, and we’re still far from the next town…” Dark Night reminded him.

"Then let's stop the carriage. Tonight, Wan'er will have to camp out in the wilderness with me..." Ye Jiuchen gently helped Dongfang Wan'er down from the carriage.

"I'm fine, but you, the dignified Regent, are spending the night in the wilderness with a mere woman..." Dongfang Wan'er said playfully.

Ye Jiuchen looked at her with affection: "As long as you're by my side, anywhere is home."

Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen decided to stop hiding their identities and wanted Hu Zi to know their true situation.

"Master, there's a small river over there. I'll go catch some fish..." An Ye said, leading An Yi and An Er towards the riverbank.

Tiger stood there, staring blankly at Ye Jiuchen and Dongfang Wan'er, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

"You, you all..." he stammered.

"How is it?" Qiuqin couldn't help but laugh when she saw Huzi's surprised look.

"You are the famous Regent! Then you are the princess! The sky has fallen..." Tiger was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth.

"What, regretting it?" Dongfang Wan'er raised an eyebrow and asked.

"No, no, no, it's just that I feel I'm not worthy of following you..." Tiger fell silent, but in his heart he was thinking, "If I had known he was the Regent, why would I have resisted... I was so stupid!"

Just then, An Ye and the others returned with the fish, shouting, "The fish are here..."

Seeing that An Ye and the others were holding the fish, Hu Zi quickly offered, "Brother An Ye, let me do it..."

However, Dark Night refused his offer, saying, "No need. If you really want to help, go fish in the river..."

Tiger nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Okay, okay, Brother Dark Night..."

Looking at the large fish in An Ye's hand, Qiu Qin exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, this fish is huge..."

Dongfang Wan'er pondered for a moment, then instructed An Ye, "Grill a few more fish; it might not be enough. An Ye, remember to use the seasonings I gave you..." At the same time, she thought to herself, "Let's see if that greedy white tiger will follow us..."

Then, Dongfang Wan'er asked Ye Jiuchen, "By the way, Ye Jiuchen, what happened to the Chu princess...?"

Ye Jiuchen had no idea why he had forgotten to ask An Ye about this, and how he was going to answer that...

At this moment, An Ye replied, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince of Chu has already been secretly sent to the capital..."

"What?! The Crown Prince of Chu? She's a man…" Dongfang Wan'er was shocked. She, who had lived two lives, had no idea Chu Lian'er was a man…

An Ye briefly explained some things to Dongfang Wan'er... without stopping the act of grilling the fish in his hands...

"Wow, Ye Jiuchen, you even know about this kind of news..." Dongfang Wan'er kept praising Ye Jiuchen...

Ye Jiuchen: I found it, I don't remember!

"Hmm..." Ye Jiuchen nodded...

"smell good……"

Each of the bodyguards was grilling fish...

"Why are you grilling so much fish? Are we going to finish it all?" Tiger asked, puzzled.

But no one answered him…

"Master, Your Highness, here..." An Ye handed the grilled fish to Ye Jiuchen...

Ye Jiuchen took the fish and carefully removed the fish meat from Dongfang Wan'er's bones...

A pair of large eyes were fixed on Dongfang Wan'er from the shadows...