Chapter 49 Go Back on His Word

Luckily, it was getting light. They went down the mountain along a path by the pool. There were many winding tracks on the mountain which were produced by people collecting herbs here. They could descend the mountain along any track.

Shen Qianshan grasped Gu Qiang’s hand along the way. Even though she had been rescued, his heart trembled at the thought of her confrontation with the big snake. He didn’t know how scared she was when she faced it, but she didn’t call him.

He wasn’t sure whether it was because she was used to being independent or because she was not used to being accompanied by him.

It was light. The surrounding was shrouded in white mist which had the smell of water. The sun rose and shone on the plants covered with dew. The plants glistened with colorful light.

Gu Qiang was exhausted after the tiring night, but she managed to trudge down the mountain. Entering the gate, they returned to Suxin Palace. The whole palace