Chapter 216: Escaping
216 Escaping
Ming Xiao was not one to do lots of running, but whenever he looked towards the limp Lin San on General Fan back, he would find the strength he needed to run. Lin San has bet with her life on the stake just to let them out, he wouldn't want to waste her effort.
During running, his heart was in turmoil. Having heard how Lin San duped that head guard, he felt complicated. When she told that he's a thousand times better, he was on cloud nine and hearing the head guard wanted to take advantage of her, he wished for nothing than tearing the wall down to stop the other party. This was the first time for him to have such a feeling.
Previously, he accepted her because this was her brother arrangement. He had heard about her situation and because of her change, he chose to try accepting her too. He gave her the respect as his wife. But now, he didn't want to only gave her his respect, he wanted to give her his heart too.
Before, he didn't know what kind of woman he wanted, but now he knew. He wanted a woman like her. Who was smart, capable, and can be daring too. For him, she was perfect.
Running for hours truly took the toll on his body. With his body was not that strong and the wound on his back, Ming Xiao cannot run too fast. In the end, they needed to stop for a moment for him to catch his breath.
"Are you alright, Your Majesty?" General Fan asked worriedly.
Ming Xiao nodded. "Don't worry about me. Focus on protecting Lin San."
General Fan looked towards the girl on his back. Due to the wound on her head, she had passed out. The wound is not deep and it was not life threatening. But for a girl like her, the pain made her passed out.
"Pardon me for saying this, but she is truly a good princess."
Ming Xiao had to admit that it was true. Looking at the pale face of the girl, Ming Xiao fist tighten. Somehow, he felt that he was more useless than her. When leading the war, he cannot do it correctly, when doing the official task, he made a lot of mistakes. He wanted to get stronger and better to be a man worthy of her.
Raising his hand to stroke her he whispered softly.
"San'er, I promise I won't let you get hurt anymore."
Even if it meant he needed to face the enemies alone, he wouldn't let them touch her. He would treasure her and protected her from now on.
Looking at their back, General Fan brow furrowed. "We need to keep running. They are catching up with us."
Ming Xiao nodded and did his best to run even faster. They needed to get away from here no matter what.
Unfortunately, he can't run for long. Looking at the approaching army, he gritted his teeth and gave a command.
"You two runs first."
"Your Majesty, you're the one who should be running!" General Fan protested.
Ming Xiao shook his head. "Take Lin San to a save place!"
"Your Majesty!"
"This is an order!" Ming Xiao stared with eyes full of determination. He wouldn't let them get Lin San again. If they wanted to catch them, they can take him, but not her.
General Fan knew that there was nothing he could do to convince Ming Xiao. With heavy feeling, he turned back and brought Lin San away from that place.
Ming Xiao smiled slightly. It seemed he cannot fulfill the promise he had just made. He might not survive from this attack.
"I'm sorry San'er."
Taking his sword out, he rushed towards the enemies, slashing down the soldiers on his way one by one. He tried very hard to move and even with his back wounded, he continued to press them. But before long he realizes that he's too weak.
The soldier's sword pushed him back. He collided with the trees behind him. His back hurt so much. He saw the soldier raised his sword to kill him. He couldn't move anymore with his body felt pain all over. With no other choice, he closed his eyes to wait for them to kill him.
But, the pain never came.
Opening his eyes, he looked towards the soldiers who were death around him. Not a single one of them remained. He was shocked. There was no one around him, so he calmed himself down and quickly turned around to find Lin San and General Fan. He didn't know who had helped him, but no matter who it was, the person didn't wish to get his identity out.
After Ming Xiao left the place, from behind the trees, a girl walked out. The girl, who was Jun Hua, sighed. Fortunately, she had sensed the incoming soldiers and came here faster while the group caught up with General Fan and Lin San.
"Another one," Jun Hua sighed when she sensed the soldiers coming after them. She was trying to hold back and not use her martial art as much as before, but it seemed that would be an impossible task. With sword on her hand, she ran towards the incoming enemies.
Ming Xiao quickly found General Fan and Lin San with a group of soldiers around them. From their banner, he noticed that they were from Mountain Kingdom. So it seemed, they truly came to help them.
"Thank you very much," he quickly bowed down.
The leader of the group, Yabei, nodded his head. "We came per our military strategist order. Treat your wound first; there is some first-aid here."
Taking it from them, General Fan quickly checked Lin San. Fortunately, only the head was bleeding a bit while the rest were simply bruises. They couldn't really check her through fully here, and they were worried that the soldiers from Yuan Kingdom caught up.
Ming Xiao wanted to treat Lin San, but he didn't know how… while feeling confused, a soft voice came to his ear.
"You need to treat your wound too. Leave Lin San to me," Jun Hua said.
Ming Xiao looked towards Jun Hua. He was stunned at the other party appearance, but he quickly recognized her. He cupped his hand as thanks. "Please, Princess Hua."
Jun Hua waved her hand, and they quickly set up a tent where she took Lin San in to treat her wound.
"Is it alright to stay here?" General Fan asked.
Yabei nodded. "This place is near the border of Mountain Kingdom. Besides, the pursuing army has been obliterated."
That single clarification made the two of them surprised. So quickly? The force from the Jun family was truly not one to belittle with. In truth, they were obliterated by only one person, but it was better if these people don't know.
"Father, are you okay?" a soldier run towards General Fan. The general eyes almost popped out. He had forgotten, his son was the commander in Jun family army.
"Fan Ying, you still stay with them?"
Fan Ying nodded. "Yes, I'm sorry for making this decision without telling you first."
General Fan obviously wanted Fan Ying to stay with his force, but remembering their forces were being held with most of them died, he knew that the decision of Fan Ying was good. Since Fan Ying had decided so, he won't interfere with him.
"Prince Ming Xiao, let's treat your wound too."
Ming Xiao nodded.