Chapter 272 - 272: Arriving at the Western Regions

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

From the brow bone to the corner of the mouth, a red and swollen blood mark clearly appeared on Xiao Junhao’s face.

Xiao Junhao reached out and touched his face, feeling a sharp pain on his cheek.

He turned to look at Jiang Peihuan with anger and complexity in his eyes.

But Jiang Peihuan, without any hesitation, flicked her wrist and the whip in her hand lashed out at Xiao Junhao again.

However, this time, Xiao Junhao dodged quickly.

Throughout the ensuing confrontation, Xiao Junhao showed no mercy, leaving a sword wound on Jiang Peihuan. But he himself wasn’t faring any better.

His injuries were even more severe than Jiang Peihuan’s.

At that moment, Rong Mo returned to Jiang Peihuan’s side. Upon seeing Xiao Junhao, a glint appeared in Yong Mo’s eyes. But soon, he acted as if he didn’t recognize Xiao Junhao and attacked him without holding back.

When fighting alone, Xiao Junhao could manage, but when Rong Mo and Jiang Peihuan teamed up, he was no match.

When Xiao Junhao was knocked to the ground, Jiang Peihuan’s sword thrust forward, only to be stopped by Rong Mo.

Facing Jiang Peihuan’s puzzled look, Rong Mo whispered, “Killing him will only bring trouble upon yourself.”

Jiang Peihuan’s eyes were filled with fury, but hearing Rong Mo’s words, she sheathed her sword.

She didn’t care about the consequences for herself, but she couldn’t jeopardize the Jiang family.

“Your Highness, if the emperor learns that you attacked your own uncle, he probably won’t spare you either.”

“So, I advise you to behave yourself.”

With that, Rong Mo boarded the carriage.

Due to the delay, daybreak had come, but the group didn’t plan to rest and headed directly towards the Western Regions.

By dusk, Zhao Yong caught up with Jiang Peihuan.

Seeing him unharmed, Jiang Peihuan sighed with relief.

“Queen Cheng, don’t you want to inquire about the men in black?”

Seeing that Jian Peihuan was silent, Zhao Yong could not help but look at her.

Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan looked at Zhao Yong and after a pause, she said, “There’s no need to say more, prince, I’m already aware.”

The moment she saw King Huainan, Jiang Peihuan recognized him. That’s why she had directly asked if he was sent by the Great Empress Dowager.

“Why then?”

Facing Zhao Yong’s puzzled eyes, Jiang Peihuan whispered, “For me, the most important thing now is to find the cure for Xiao Nanye.”

Other matters can wait until they return.

After that, Jiang Peihuan continued north. The further they traveled, the colder it became. But, fortunately, they didn’t encounter any more trouble.

On the seventh day, Jiang Peihuan finally saw the gates to the Western Regions.

At this time, Xiao Nanye’s complexion had turned purple. Jiang Peihuan had to administer acupuncture to him daily, but the golden needles could no longer suppress the poison in his body. In the coming days, she must find the Soul Returning Glass.

“My Queen, can we just enter the city like this? They might not let us through.”

Looking at the city gate, Ye Xiao whispered.

Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to reply, she heard Rong Mo’s voice, “Follow me in.”

With that, Rong Mo got off the carriage and mounted a horse.

Jiang Peihuan was puzzled but didn’t question him. Instead, she instructed Ye Xiao to follow behind Rong Mo, along with Zhao Yong.

Originally, when they arrived in the Western Regions, Jiang Peihuan intended to send Zhao Yong back, having agreed that he would only accompany her to the Western Regions. However, Zhao Yong insisted on returning with Jiang Peihuan.

Seeing his persistence, Jiang Peihuan didn’t say anything more.

Unknown to her, Rong Mo took out a token from his possession. Upon seeing the token, the gatekeeping soldiers immediately let them pass.

As they entered the city, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but lift the curtain of the carriage to look out.

What she saw left her astonished. She had always assumed that the Northern regions would be economically backward. But now, the streets she saw were bustling and prosperous.

At that moment, Rong Mo also climbed into the carriage.

Seeing the surprise in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, he remarked, “The new ruler of the Western Regions is a capable person. The Western Regions have undergone significant changes in the past five years.”

“You’ve met the new ruler of the Western Regions?” Jiang Peihuan asked.

At her question, Rong Mo’s eyes flickered, but he remained silent.

They hadn’t traveled for long when a unfamiliar voice speaking Mandarin called out, “Young Master Rong, the ruler of Western Regions invites you to the palace.”

Hearing this, curiosity filled Jiang Peihuan’s eyes as she turned to look at Rong Mo.

Lifting the curtain of the carriage, Rong Mo faced a group of armored men. The leader, a tall man, looked at Rong Mo with great respect.

That man also noticed Jiang Peihuan inside the carriage. After a moment’s thought, he continued, “The ruler of the Western Region also said that those traveling with Young Master Rong are also welcome in the palace.”

Rong Mo looked at Jiang Peihuan, “If you don’t want to go, 1…”

“Let’s go. After all, the Soul Returning Glass is in the palace,” she replied. Jiang Peihuan’s primary reason for coming to the Western Regions was to obtain the Soul Returning Grass. Even without the day’s events, she would still find a way into the palace.

They proceeded directly to the palace of the Western Regions.

Jiang Peihuan, Zhao Yong, and the others were settled in a palace hall while Rong Mo was taken separately.

After settling Xiao Nanye, Jiang Peihuan turned to Ye Xiao and asked, “Ye Xiao, do you know of any connection between Rong Mo and the Western Regions?”

Thinking that Ye Xiao had been by Xiao Nanye’s side before, Jiang Peihuan felt it right to inquire.

However, Ye Xiao shook her head in response, “I’ve never heard of any relationship between Young Master Rong and the Western Regions.”

“But if there is a connection,” Ye Xiao added, “It would be that Young Master Rong once lived in the Western Regions for some time.”

Confused, Jiang Peihuan pondered on this revelation.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Ye Xiao answered, and the visitor was the military officer they had seen earlier in the streets. From Rong Mo, Jiang Peihuan learned that this man was called Si Nian, the chief guard of the king of the Western Regions.

“Queen Cheng, The ruler of Western Region invites you over.”

Si Nian said softly after bowing to Jiang Peihuan.

Jiang Peihuan nodded and followed him.

In the Western Regions’ palace, she wasn’t too concerned about Xiao Nanye’s safety. Still, she left Ye Xiao behind for assurance. With Zhao Yong also close by, she felt at ease.

However, as she followed Si Nian around a corner, she saw Zhao Yong approaching.

Zhao Yong didn’t look at Jiang Peihuan but spoke directly to Si Nian, “1 have to guard the queen, so I must go with her.”

“Alright, prince, come along,” Si Nian agreed. Jiang Peihuan had expected Si Nian to refuse, but to her surprise, he simply nodded in agreement after hearing Zhao Yong’s words..