On the wide thoroughfare, Ling Chen and Xiao Muyu rode atop glossy black steeds. Xu Ruoyan, also on a swift horse, quickly caught up.
Ling Chen was somewhat surprised to see Xu Ruoyan. He hadn't expected this young lady to be so patient and actually follow them. "I thought you weren't coming."
"I was worried it might be inconvenient for a man and a woman to travel alone. Besides, I also wanted to buy a few things, so I decided to come with you," Xu Ruoyan said lightly, deliberately looking away.
Hearing this, Ling Chen nearly fell off his horse. He managed a dry laugh after a moment and said, "Muyu and I have known each other since childhood; you're worrying too much. But since you're here, let's go together."
Ling Chen couldn't very well send her back at this point. Besides, she was a proud woman. If he offended her now, she might actually fly into a rage, he feared.
The three of them spurred their horses on, galloping towards Wucheng.
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