After helping Ning Wanwan dress properly, Wei Chenheng stood up to tidy his own appearance.
She lifted her gaze and saw the numerous scratch marks left on the man’s broad back—fresh red lines overlapping with older scars in varying depths.
Noticing her stare, he pulled on his robe and turned to ask, “What are you looking at?”
Ning Wanwan immediately lowered her head, shaking it. “Nothing.”
Telling him would only give him another opportunity to tease her. She looked down at her hands, thinking her nails needed trimming.
While affection filled the carriage, dust covered the world outside.
Soon the carriage arrived at a relay station. Servants busied themselves replenishing supplies and watering the horses, while Wei Chenheng took Ning Wanwan to buy some snacks. With her small appetite, she was full after just a few bites of pastry.
Once the team had restocked, they prepared to depart.
The original itinerary would have reached the northern frontier in just over two months with urgent travel. But with Ning Wanwan accompanying him, Wei Chenheng didn’t want to exhaust her, so he planned a steadier pace that would take about three months.
Fortunately, his army had already set out under his arrangements, led by his deputy general, and would arrive at the border a month ahead of them. His current small team was disguised as traveling merchants.
Considering the long journey and the many men around, Wei Chenheng decided to dress her as his personal attendant for convenience.
As for what kind of convenience, Wei Chenheng couldn’t help but curl his lips into a meaningful smile. In just these few days, this young woman had already made himself unable to be apart from her.
Even watching her eat dry rations like this, various wicked thoughts still arose in his mind.
Enchantress!
He let out a deep, helpless sigh.
In the afternoon, the convoy continued its journey. Exhausted from the travel, Ning Wanwan collapsed asleep in Wei Chenheng’s arms. Seeing her sleep so soundly, he didn’t have the heart to disturb her and closed his eyes to rest as well.
When night fell, the convoy stopped at an inn to rest.
After settling everyone, he carried Ning Wanwan to a guest room where they rested again.
Having slept all afternoon, Ning Wanwan was full of energy after dinner.
Seeing her so lively, he asked, “Want to play?”
?
This was familiar territory for her.
The young woman giggled delicately, “What does husband want to play?”
“Anything I want?”
Her cheeks flushed pink as she nodded shyly.
His elegant brows raised as he put on a troubled expression. “What does Wanwan like?”
“I like this kind.” Ning Wanwan smiled charmingly. “But if I play with husband, what reward will I get?”
His eyes darkened as he pinched her chin, teasing lightly, “I can make Wanwan feel like she’s in heaven. Would you like such a reward?”
She breathed out fragrantly, “How comfortable would that be?”
He lowered his head and gently kissed her cheek.
His words left her speechless.
Her face burned crimson.
Ning Wanwan pushed at him playfully, “No!”
He caught her mischievous little hand, kissed it, his eyes glinting. “No to what?”
He was really getting addicted to this game.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked up at him.
The man’s calloused hands gently caressed her tender cheeks, every touch leaving a cool sensation.
“Will Wanwan help her husband extinguish this fire?”
Ning Wanwan never expected this man who appeared proper and icy in public to constantly speak such burning words in private.
Biting her lip, she obeyed his words.
The man’s dark eyes narrowed slightly, his clenched hands showing prominent veins as he restrained himself…
…
Outside the guest room, an inn attendant arrived with food and was about to knock when he heard blushing, heart-pounding sounds coming from inside.
The attendant swallowed hard, recalling the tall, robust man and his petite, beautiful wife in that room, and couldn’t help but let his imagination run wild.
…
By midnight, the attendant still hadn’t managed to deliver the food into the guest room.
By daybreak, the travelers had already packed their belongings and prepared to continue their journey.
Wei Chenheng thought it inconvenient for her to travel in women’s clothing, so he took her to a small town to buy several sets of simple men’s attire, dressing her up as a page boy.
Even in coarse, plain clothing, she looked exceptionally charming, carrying a unique allure.
Ning Wanwan bowed playfully, her lively face beaming with energy. “Greetings, young master.”
He reached out and stroked her smooth hair, his eyes filled with adoration.
After A Sheng settled the luggage, the caravan set off again. Bored inside the carriage, Ning Wanwan lifted the curtain to gaze at the magnificent scenery outside.
As the caravan passed through a bamboo forest, rolling mountains appeared ahead, revealing dense peaks and valleys that suddenly opened up into breathtaking scenery.
Not far away, two round mountains stood proudly side by side, pointing straight at the blue sky, their shapes appearing quite amusing.
“These two mountains connected together look a bit like two large steamed buns placed side by side.”
Wei Chenheng followed her gaze and said, “These are the Twin Peaks.”
“Twin Peaks,” Ning Wanwan found the name quite amusing. “These two mountains look exactly the same, round and plump. The name Twin Peaks suits them perfectly.”
Wei Chenheng looked at her with a smile.
Ning Wanwan asked, “If Wanwan were to bear twins, would my husband be happy?”
Wei Chenheng was momentarily stunned before quickly nodding. “I would love any child born by Wanwan.”
“Really?”
He paused, putting on a troubled expression. “But actually, I prefer daughters, especially ones who look like Wanwan.”
“What if they look like you?”
Hearing this, he actually pondered seriously for a moment before saying regretfully, “That would be a pity. Wanwan is much prettier.”
Ning Wanwan chuckled softly. What a lovesick fool.
The caravan traveled for a full day until sunset approached. A Sheng called from outside the carriage, “Young master, it will be dark soon. We won’t make it out of these mountains today. We need to find a safe place to set up camp.”
Wei Chenheng thought for a moment before saying, “I remember there’s an abandoned temple ahead. Let’s settle there for the night.”
“Yes, sir!”
The caravan eventually set up camp in a dilapidated temple at the foot of the Twin Peaks. While their group appeared to be servants of merchants on the surface, each member was actually a top-tier martial artist – loyal followers and generals who had fought alongside Wei Chenheng through life and death.
Some started fires, others tended to the horses, while some went hunting and soon returned with a wild boar.
This was Ning Wanwan’s first time seeing such a scene. The servant skillfully prepared the wild boar and began roasting it over the fire.
Soon, the aroma of roasting meat filled the air.