Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved
Chapter 326 Let Him Give Up This Idea

Chapter 326: Chapter 326 Let Him Give Up This Idea

Murong Jiu sat inside the carriage.

The Fourth Prince was right by her side.

They were heading back to the Capital City.

The Fourth Prince deliberately showed her the wounds on his arm, telling her that his journey here had also been fraught with danger, with more than one group trying to kill him.

He told Murong Jiu that since the incident in the Capital City had caused such a stir, the man who had lured her to elope, seeking to protect his reputation, now also wanted to kill her, as well as him, his own brother.

They wanted to bury the incident, and only the dead keep silence.

Whenever Murong Jiu showed fear and anger, he would continue to vilify the other party more vigorously.

If Murong Jiu asked about the other party’s identity or name, he would say that he didn’t want her to remember such unpleasant incidents.

To forget him was actually for the best.

The man held considerable power, capable of commanding the wind and calling the rain, and would surely face further assassination attempts on the way back. Thus, returning with Na Kesi and the others to the Capital City was a fortunate matter.

This also served as a perfect excuse for why she should travel with Na Kesi’s "Merchant Convoy."

Murong Jiu found it extremely ludicrous in her heart.

If she hadn’t known the identities of Na Kesi and The Fourth Prince, that would be one thing.

But knowing them, and hearing The Fourth Prince say these things, she found it utterly absurd.

However, on the surface, she still showed complete trust in this brother. If he stepped out of the carriage, she would lift the curtain to seek out his figure, revealing a relieved expression only upon seeing him.

Na Kesi also often came to her, offering his attentions, and Murong Jiu would look at him as though he were a benefactor.

She strove to allay their suspicions of her and lower their guard, so she could find an opportunity to escape.

Where she would flee to, she did not know, but being with these two, she was certain that some major event would soon unfold, unaware of the mischief they were planning behind the scenes or whom they were targeting.

The so-called elopement might have been fabricated from nothing, but the faithless lover that The Fourth Prince led her to resent might indeed exist. Of course, she didn’t believe he was faithless, but he was definitely someone at odds with The Fourth Prince and his group.

Was it the Second Prince?

Murong Jiu was unsure.

When she searched her heart, she discovered that her once overflowing love for the Second Prince had, somehow, been eroded. When she thought of him now, it stirred no emotion at all.

Instead, it was the thought of Prince Ling that made her emotions surge.

She didn’t know if her child had been born safely, nor did she know if any mishaps had occurred after she was married off to Prince Ling’s Mansion.

She remembered nothing.

The more this was the case, the more cautious she had to be, and the further she had to stay from The Fourth Prince and Na Kesi.

She did not want her amnesia to turn her into a knife pointed at others.

That evening, when everyone stopped to rest, Murong Jiu found it curious that they weren’t resting on the main road but rather in the mountains, without lighting a large fire, behaving as if they were thieves. The Fourth Prince’s explanation was that they were avoiding pursuers, and after two more days of travel, they would be able to rest in Liangzhou City.

The Magistrate of Liangzhou City was his good friend, and their safety would be well assured within the city’s territory.

With that in mind, tonight was a good opportunity to escape.

The Fourth Prince said they would only rest for half an hour. After eating some dry food, Murong Jiu quietly asked The Fourth Prince if there was a water source nearby; she wanted to wash a bit. In reality, she had overheard someone saying that there was a mountain spring not far away.

The Fourth Prince wanted to lead her there himself, and Murong Jiu showed a look of discomfort.

The Fourth Prince laughed and said, "Ah Jiu, don’t worry, I’ll turn my back and won’t look at you."

Murong Jiu whispered, "I’m just washing up, it’s not like it can’t be seen."

The Fourth Prince laughed, looking pleased, and taking her by the arm, he led her towards the direction of the mountain spring.

Murong Jiu saw that several guards had followed, and Mo Yu was also following behind.

She frowned and said, "I don’t like Mo Yu."

The Fourth Prince looked back, said something to the guard, and soon, the guard went to talk with Mo Yu. After a short while, Mo Yu walked back with a stern face.

Only then did Murong Jiu show a smile, "I don’t know why, but I really dislike her. When I see her, I feel a bit scared."

"Rest assured, I’ll make sure she never appears before you again."

Murong Jiu smiled at him and walked forward with lighter steps.

She could feel the intense gaze of the Fourth Prince on her from behind.

In her memory, the Fourth Prince was the least noticeable among all the princes, but now, the Fourth Prince gave her the feeling of a lurking venomous snake. Sometimes his gaze was so sharp, it seemed as if he could see through her exterior and into her heart.

She knew the Fourth Prince must suspect whether she still remembered the past or not.

Indeed, she had lost her memory, which was no lie.

It’s just that not all memories had been forgotten.

Arriving at the mountain spring, Murong Jiu discreetly surveyed the surroundings and realized that escaping wouldn’t be easy. Firstly, the mountain spring wasn’t large enough for her to jump in and escape through a secret underwater current. Secondly, there were too many pebbles on the ground, and since she did not know martial arts and couldn’t run fast, the Fourth Prince could easily catch her on his own.

So after washing her face, Murong Jiu immediately got up and walked towards the Fourth Prince.

The smile on the Fourth Prince’s face deepened as he took her back to the side of the carriage.

However, just then, a commotion suddenly arose ahead. The "merchant convoy" immediately prepared for battle, and the Fourth Prince’s expression darkened as he pulled her into the carriage.

"Ah Jiu, it might be that person chasing us. Don’t be nervous, we have the advantage in numbers, and he won’t dare act rashly. No matter the sweet nothings he says, don’t believe him. Whenever I tell you to say something, just say it," he instructed.

Murong Jiu nodded dumbly, gripping his clothes tightly, showing a few signs of fear.

The Fourth Prince patted her hand, assuring her there was no need to worry.

The sound of horse hooves approached, and soon, she heard Na Kesi’s scolding voice. However, she couldn’t make out what was said exactly—Na Kesi seemed to have deliberately lowered his voice.

"Ah Jiu!"

Suddenly, she heard someone calling her.

The voice was familiar to her, setting her heart trembling, and she instinctively wanted to respond but restrained herself. The Fourth Prince also pressed down on her shoulder, quietly telling her not to be deceived.

Fortunately, the light inside the carriage was dim, so she couldn’t see the Fourth Prince clearly, nor could he see the expression on her face.

Why did this voice sound so familiar?

She even felt relieved because it wasn’t the Second Prince’s voice. This meant the person she cared about wasn’t the Second Prince.

But that sense of relief quickly vanished— if not the Second Prince, then who could it be?

They called him a heartbreaker and wouldn’t let her see him. The truth surely was the opposite. The man calling for her must also care about her deeply.

Would they use her as a threat, harm him?

"Ah Jiu!"

The man actually called out again.

The Fourth Prince spoke, "Ah Jiu, you tell him that you won’t go with him. Tell him to give up on that thought and to stop his wishful thinking."

Murong Jiu’s heart ached as if being cut by a knife. The thought of having to say such words was extremely painful for her.

But she also knew that if she didn’t speak, the Fourth Prince would become suspicious, and things could become more difficult to control.

Therefore, she took a deep breath and repeated the words taught by the Fourth Prince without missing a beat.

All was silent ahead.