usatvline Chapter 219 Rest 1
Chapter 219 Rest 1
The emperor only came back to his senses from that charming smile at this moment. He looked at the sugar pill in the imperial concubine's hand, was stunned for a moment, and then reached out to take it.
He put the sugar pill into his mouth and bit it gently. The sugar pill melted in his mouth instantly, and a sweet taste spread.
The emperor's eyes lit up slightly, revealing a look of surprise. "Well, it's really delicious. This candy pill not only tastes good, but also makes me feel the love of my beloved concubine." The emperor exclaimed, his eyes full of doting on the imperial concubine.
At this time, Shen Yiran and his group were a little stiff after the long ride.
Shen Yiran was wearing men's clothes, and her hair, which was originally neatly tied, was now messy due to the wind. A few strands of hair broke free and stuck to her cheeks, making her originally heroic face look even more tired.
In order to better conceal their identities, Shen Yiran and Banxia both disguised themselves as men.
Therefore, Wang Lei and Banxia's way of addressing Shen Yiran changed from "Crown Prince's Consort" to "Master Shen".
Banxia, as expected of a killer, had amazing physical strength. Even after a long journey, she was still full of energy, as if she had endless endurance.
At this moment, the gorgeous sunset reflected on her face, adding a soft blush to her originally cold and beautiful face, making her exude a different charm despite her fatigue.
On the contrary, Wang Lei, who had vowed to protect Shen Yiran and Banxia before setting out, was now panting as he chased them, looking quite embarrassed.
"Mr. Shen, can we not rush on the road tonight? If we continue like this, my body really won't be able to take it." Wang Lei looked at Shen Yiran expectantly, his eyes revealing deep fatigue and a hint of anticipation.
Shen Yiran glanced at the pitiful Wang Lei with a bit of helplessness, "Look, there is no village in front of us or behind us. Where can we rest?"
"We can rest here. We don't have to stay in the inn." Wang Lei responded eagerly.
Shen Yiran looked up at the sky. It was already sunset and the sky was dyed a brilliant orange-red, like a grand and magnificent painting slowly unfolding in the sky.
She carefully observed the shape and movement speed of the clouds, and felt the direction and humidity of the breeze, and judged in her heart that it would not rain tonight.
Thinking that Wang Lei is just an ordinary person, his physical strength and endurance are limited after all. He is already extremely tired after traveling all the way, and he might not be able to bear it if he continues to travel.
So, she sighed slightly and said to Wang Lei: "Okay, let's take a good rest tonight."
As soon as she finished speaking, she got off the horse swiftly. Her eyes immediately became sharp and focused, and she began to observe the surrounding environment carefully.
Her eyes were as sharp as a torch, and she took in every detail, from the grass under her feet to the mountains in the distance.
Soon, she found a cave halfway up the mountain. The cave was halfway up the mountain, surrounded by steep cliffs and jagged rocks, without any shelter.
Shen Yiran was delighted, for she knew very well that this was a good place to live. The terrain was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and could effectively prevent enemy sneak attacks.
However, problems also arise, and she must first find a way to get up. She frowned and looked at the slope of the mountain and the surrounding terrain again.
The mountain wall is steep and there is almost no direct climbing path, so climbing it barehanded is obviously extremely risky.
Banxia, who was standing by, saw Shen Yiran's worry and whispered, "Princess, do you want to rest in the cave? But you're worried that you can't go up, right?"
"Do you have a solution?" Shen Yiran looked at Banxia expectantly.
"I can go up." Banxia said calmly.
Shen Yiran's eyes were instantly filled with envy and admiration when she looked at her. She couldn't help but think, Banxia is so powerful and so agile, could it be that she was a killer before?
Just as Shen Yiran was lost in thought, Banxia's voice came again, "I'll go explore the way first." Then she dismounted and walked towards the cliff.
Banxia was as light as a swallow, and she arrived at the foot of the rock wall in a few quick steps.
She looked up at the steep rock wall. There was no fear in her eyes. Instead, there was a gleam of excitement, as if this was just a small challenge for her.
Banxia took a deep breath, pushed the ground hard with both feet, and leaped up like an agile cheetah.
Her hands quickly grabbed the protruding rocks on the rock wall, her fingers clasped tightly like iron clamps, and every force she exerted was precise and powerful.
Her body pressed tightly against the rock wall, and she used her feet and knees to find footholds in the cracks of the rocks, constantly ascending alternately.
During the climbing process, Banxia did not panic at all when encountering some relatively slippery places where it was difficult to gain leverage.
With her excellent body coordination and sense of balance, she skillfully adjusted her posture, shifted her body's center of gravity to the appropriate position, and then tapped the rock wall with her toes to find a new support point.
Her movements were smooth and seamless, as if she had merged with the rock wall.
After a while, Banxia climbed up the cave.
She stood at the entrance of the cave, waved to Shen Yiran and others below, and shouted, "You can come up from here, just follow my route carefully." Her voice echoed in the valley, full of confidence and strength.
Shen Yiran couldn't help feeling a little nervous at this moment. Although he had practiced rock climbing when he was in the army, that was a man-made obstacle after all. Compared with the real steep cliff in front of him now, it was completely different.
She stood at the foot of the rock wall, looking up at the towering cave, with a look of hesitation and lack of confidence on her face.
She turned her head and looked at Wang Lei who was still in a daze, and asked softly: "Brother Wang, can you get up there?"
Wang Lei was even more unsure at this moment. His eyes revealed nervousness and uneasiness. Facing this steep mountain wall, he was really unsure.
Looking back, before setting off, I vowed and repeatedly said that I was worried about the two women traveling together and that I would protect them well.
But when he saw Banxia climbing up so easily, as if flowing water, he felt that his toes were digging into the ground hard, as if he wanted to dig a hole in the earth.
He secretly wondered in his heart, is it too late for him to take back the big words he had said before?
Wang Lei looked at Shen Yiran's probing eyes. He knew that he couldn't back down at this moment, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "I'll try."
He took a deep breath, walked to the cliff, and imitated Banxia, trying to grab the protruding rocks with both hands.
But as soon as he exerted force, he felt his arms a little sore. After all, he did not have the kung fu foundation like Banxia, and he had never experienced such climbing training.
He raised his foot with difficulty, trying to find a foothold in the crevice of the rock, and it took a lot of effort to get his foot in.
He was breathing rapidly and gasping for air. Halfway up, his arms trembled, his feet slipped, and he lost his balance instantly.
"Ah!" Wang Lei screamed in horror and his body slid down involuntarily.