Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 708 - 551: A Promise Worth a Thousand Gold

In the blink of an eye, it was midnight.

The entire Daxing City was enveloped by the night, crisscrossed paths and densely packed pavilions resembling a silent, delicate bonsai, while those within seemed like ants crawling in the bonsai.

Yet, under the plague and curfew, not many dared to venture out at such a late hour.

In the stillness, a light sound of hooves and wheels resonated as a carriage slowly traversed the long street, two lanterns dangling from either side of its roof, swaying faintly. The dim light illuminated the handsome face of the man driving, one hand on the reins, the other holding a whip, frequently glancing anxiously ahead. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

It was Pei Xingyuan.

Though a noble son, he was not at all unskilled in driving the carriage, stretching his neck to peer forward while steering, where not far ahead was the spot he had arranged to meet Jin Daji this night.

East Market North Gate.

The East Market, also known as the Metropolitan City, is the most bustling market in Daxing City East City, where goods from the north and south are gathered and many barbarians and Western Regions merchants operate, making its spices and jewelry internationally renowned. If not for these troubling concerns, this would have been Pei Xingyuan’s favorite place to visit.

But now, he felt no mood at all, as the entire Metropolitan City had closed on the second day of the plague. Ahead was pitch dark, without a single light, only relying on the carriage’s two lanterns to barely illuminate the large lanterns hanging by the North Gate.

However, the agreed person was nowhere to be seen.

Pei Xingyuan couldn’t help but furrow his brow, mumbling, "That kid wouldn’t be playing tricks on me, would he?"

Just as the words fell, a skinny figure emerged from behind one of the lanterns.

Pei Xingyuan was startled, hurriedly jerking the reins, causing the horse pulling the carriage to shake its head and stop immediately. The lanterns swayed continuously, their flickering light falling on the short figure; it was Jin Daji with whom he had arranged to meet tonight.

In the dim light, those eyes, like Black Beans, seemed even brighter than during the day.

He looked at Pei Xingyuan and smiled, "Mr. Pei actually drove the carriage here himself?"

Pei Xingyuan raised an eyebrow, "What, was I supposed to bring a coachman?"

"..."

"Why didn’t you say earlier, if I could bring one, I would have done so long ago, sparing myself from driving personally."

Jin Daji laughed, "Mr. Pei is truly trustworthy."

Pei Xingyuan laughed, "I am not only trustworthy but also keep promises."

Jin Daji’s eyes flickered; though the two lanterns atop the carriage barely illuminated him, the deep night couldn’t hide the shrewd and greedy glint sparking in his tiny eyes.

He laughed, "Since Mr. Pei keeps promises, let me see the promise’s worth."

Pei Xingyuan also chuckled, reaching into his bosom to fetch a silver note, raising it under the lantern’s light, revealing it clearly — two five hundred taels silver notes!

Jin Daji’s eyes gleamed brighter in the night.

In the next moment, Pei Xingyuan swiftly tucked the silver note back into his bosom, smilingly saying, "Now, can we go?"

"..."

"Once we reach the destination and see the medicine, I’ll give it to you immediately."

Jin Daji looked at him for a while, then smiled, "Of course."

He finished, waving his hand.

Suddenly, a dull sound of footsteps approached, several tall shadows emerging from the gloomy night behind him. Looking closely, they turned out to be several strong men, each clad in black, faces full of whiskers; no wonder they were hidden in the night. Even coming closer, they appeared as if a dark wall suddenly erected before the eyes.

Upon seeing them, Pei Xingyuan’s breath tightened; his grip on the reins became taut, veins bulging on the back of his hand.

Yet, his face remained a mask of calm smile, saying, "What—do you intend to do?!"

Jin Daji smiled, "Mr. Pei need not worry."

"..."

"These are my brothers; fearing you might play tricks, I had them stationed here. Seeing you now, Mr. Pei is indeed trustworthy, keeping promises, it was I being overly cautious."

"..."

Pei Xingyuan’s lips subtly twitched.

But on his face, the calm smile stayed; his voice, however, inadvertently quivered slightly when he spoke.

He laughed, "I thought you were going to kill me."

Saying this, his heartbeat momentarily became somewhat erratic.