Chapter 480

Xiao Yin saw Gu Jiu Ling's merchant ship docked at the shore, and hurriedly chased after that ship.

The sailor standing at the bow, busy finishing up work, was grabbed by the collar by Xiao Yin and almost lifted up.

His two short legs kicked wildly in fear, and upon meeting Xiao Yin's eyes, he didn't dare move at all.

"Where is Gu Jiu Ling?"

The little sailor's face turned red from holding his breath, he raised his hand and stammeringly pointed to an inn on the shore.

Xiao Yin flung him with a thud onto the deck, then turned and walked toward the inn.

At this moment his heart felt like it was being fried in oil, made very passive and angry by Gu Jiu Ling.

That foolish woman still thinks this trip to Jiangnan is just for sightseeing?

Not to mention a woman; even if he and Gu Kang, that shameless pair, combined, they might not be able to stand against Jiangnan's blood‑sucking salt merchants.

This time Gu Jiu Ling actually followed along; that is absolutely unacceptable.

He must make that woman leave immediately, even if it means staying a few more days on the island.

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Xiao Yin entered the inn with a grim face.

Upon entering, he saw merchants and sailors drinking tea in the hall on the first floor; their gaze didn't look local, bearing a hint of dust and weariness.

Looking at the inn's surroundings, Xiao Yin immediately understood that Gu Jiu Ling had bought out the entire establishment, inside and out filled with her people; this girl really knows how to protect herself.

Seeing Xiao Yin burst in, those people all lowered their heads in unison, then repeatedly pointed toward the stairway.

Xiao Yin had no time to ponder with them; he strode forward with long legs and climbed the stairs in a few steps.

He then kicked open room after room to inspect; each opened room housed merchants arranged by Gu Jiu Ling.

Or they were guards posing as merchants, who drew their weapons and began wiping them.

Upon seeing Prince Rui burst in this time, they all turned pale with fright.

Yet the adults all shared the same reaction: upon seeing Xiao Yin, they all raised their hands and pointed to the room where the Princess Consort resided.

Xiao Yin finally arrived outside Emperor Longqing's Number One Room; just as he was about to kick it open, the door was suddenly pulled open from inside.

Xiao Yin's leg hung in mid‑air—neither kicking nor retracting—as he stared fixedly at Gu Jiu Ling's bright, lovely face before him.

"You're practically asking to die!" Xiao Yin stepped forward, seized Gu Jiu Ling's waist, hoisted her up, and then roughly flung her onto the bed.

Hearing the news, Yun Duo hurriedly grabbed her sword and was about to enter, but Xiao Yin shouted at her.

"Get out! Don't you see we husband and wife are busy?"

Yun Duo's cheeks flushed slightly; she muttered curses as she retreated, yet she dared not step even half a pace outside the room.

Even if he is a Prince, a Prince is still nothing good.

In her life she has only one master, Gu Jiu Ling, yet she still dare not barge in.

Xiao Yin leaned over, looking at Gu Jiu Ling, his two arms tensed and braced at her side.

Gu Jiu Ling, meanwhile, was relaxed, smiling lightly without speaking.

Gazing at her charming smile, Xiao Yin's eyes deepened a fraction; he gritted his teeth: "Go back at once—we can still make it to Shang Jing if we leave now!"

"No, no need to return to Shang Jing; you and the children stay together."

"If I survive this time, Xiao Yin will have seized half of Southern Qi's territory."

"If I die, you mother and child take the silver I left you and live carefree."

Although Xiao Yin spoke lightly, each word weighed heavily.

This Jiangnan journey is a near‑certain death; Xiao Yin has already anticipated it will be another Qi Sha Gu, and Emperor Longqing will not let him off.

Gu Jiu Ling said: "I won't go; I want to go to Yangzhou with you."

"You alone might not make it; if they poison you, I, as a divine doctor, can still watch over you from beside, and besides I still have……"

Gu Jiu Ling suddenly fell silent.

She still has a ultimate trump card that Xiao Yin does not know about.

Now her space is incredibly powerful, able to hold even more things.

Perhaps when the time comes to actually confront those corrupt merchants, it could also play a major role.

Precisely because she knows this Jiangnan trip is a near‑certain death for Xiao Yin, she personally accompanies him on this journey.

Gu Jiu Ling suddenly realized that, in the face of life and death, the grievances of Qi Sha Gu, the hatred of their ancestors—none of it mattered; all she wanted was for this man before her to stay alive.

Xiao Yin couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly.

"Don't force me to act—should I drag you along, or will you come willingly……"

Gu Qiu Ling suddenly hooked both hands around Xiao Yan's neck, her whole body nearly clinging to Xiao Ying; she planted a fierce kiss on his bed, then pulled away and stared fixedly at him.

This is the first intimate contact between them since they last harbored mutual suspicion; although the effect is kowtowing, begging for mercy, acting foolish, even accompanying her every day and helping him pacify the child, Gu Jiu Ning, in this regard, cannot go further with him; this night has left Xiao Yin's mind completely blank, almost about to explode.

Xiao Yin's voice hoarse: ". Gu Jiu Lin, do you know what you're doing?"

Gu Jiu Li embraced his neck, softly laughing: ". I know what I'm doing."

"Xiao Yin, I don't want to be a widow, and I also hope you can fulfill me."

"You also know my methods; you wouldn't really bear to break my leg; today you will tie me up and toss me back to the island; tomorrow, whether you believe it or not, I dare to go to Yangzhou by boat from the island, go and see— that's where our few people will gather, our chances are even better; if we act separately, then by then not only will you die, but I might die too, Auntie, you decide."

Xiao Yin Dong is full of pent‑up anger; the wife he married possesses a clever, all‑opening heart, full of crafty ideas; he cannot really tie up his leg to stop him from running around everywhere, which is also unrealistic, but……

. Gu Jiu Lin stared at him firmly: ". Between us husband and wife we share hardships; if you think of abandoning me, there's no way."

In the late night, his heart is immensely complicated, warm and fuzzy inside; after all, to be able to win a woman's such affection and attention, he believes this life has been enough, but Jiangnan is immensely dangerous; if it were in the northern borderlands, Xiao Yin could roam freely with Gu Qiu Lin, but in Jiangnan it's not possible; Jiangnan is not their home turf.

He couldn't make up his mind for a moment. He stared fixedly at Gu and your internal injury; his clear eyes still let out a sigh, his whole body relaxed, he lay down beside Gu Qiu Lin, gripping his hand tightly.

"Gu Qiu Lin, you're just leading me down a dead‑end road; you woman are truly terrible, every time you force me into social engagements."

"Wang Yan, ever since I once grabbed your leg in the street begging to marry you, I've known our path is a rugged one without end."

"Since we're walking the same road, why bother about each other hating me?"

Prince, I love you, I'm afraid you'll die.

A single 'I love you' instantly shattered Xiao Yin's psychological defenses; he swept Gu Qiu Lin into his arms.

Kisses fell like rain on Gu Jiu Lin's face.

Just as the two were describing themselves, suddenly outside came the crowded figure of Wengan, followed immediately by a burst of knocking.

Prince,. Cheng has something to report.