Chapter 252: Chapter 195: A Lifeline in Desperation

Chunyu Che smiled faintly, his gaze resolute as he said, “As long as I’m here, I will never let the Shen Family encounter any more danger.

I will go draw them away; this kind of commotion might even bring someone to rescue us.”

The Zou Family, however, stubbornly clung tightly to his arm, resolutely shouting, “Chunyu Che, we wait! If the firewood burns out, then we will face this pack of wolves together.

If we all die, then it’s destiny, you must not move, going out is undoubtedly courting death!”

“Haven’t you always hoped for my death?” Chunyu Che smiled self-deprecatingly, a hint of desolation in his eyes.

The high fever turned the Zou Family’s face red, her eyes fiercely fixed on Chunyu Che, she loudly declared, “If you die, it will be by my hand, dying in the mouths of wolves is not an option!”

Watching her stubbornly holding his arm, Chunyu Che couldn’t help but laugh, “Are you insisting that we become a pair of doomed lovers?”

The Zou Family’s face turned even redder instantly, her hand trembled slightly, thinking to herself, this man never takes anything seriously, even at death’s door he can say such frivolous words — he might as well be fed to the wolves.

Actually, Chunyu Che regretted as soon as he finished speaking. He meant only to ease the suffocating tension, but somehow ended up speaking such untimely words.

It was purely an offense to her.

He hurriedly explained, “Sorry, I didn’t mean it like that.

If I die today, having reached twenty without ever holding a woman, it’s actually quite pitiful.”

The Zou Family naturally didn’t believe him, he was the Emperor, how could he not have had a woman?

Chunyu Che smiled helplessly and continued, “You don’t believe me?

I was the neglected Prince, considered a harbinger of misfortune, living in the Cold Palace all the time, ignored by everyone.

Suddenly one day I ascended to the throne, and all the ministers were eager to push their daughters on me, each hoping their daughter could become Empress.

But I always thought, if I were to marry an Empress, she must be the woman I desire.

Yet, I haven’t found her, and now it seems today we are more likely to face doom, not dying from the fall but becoming prey to wolves.”

The Zou Family was not actually afraid to die, but the thought of becoming dinner to a pack of wolves still chilled her heart.

Despite her severe fever, she gritted her teeth and said, “If the fire goes out and the wolves come, kill me first, toss me to the hungry wolves, I would never live to see them eat my flesh, perhaps then you could escape.”

Chunyu Che bit his lip, thinking that as long as he was there, she wouldn’t die.

But on second thought, he himself was struggling to stay alive, what could he do to save her?

Perhaps, this was their fate.

They survived the fall, only to become fodder for wolves.

“I will go out, draw the wolves away, maybe there’s a slim chance for survival, waiting for others to save us.” Chunyu Che’s voice grew colder and more resolute.

The Zou Family slowly shook her head, her expression firm, “No, if you die, I will soon follow, it’s better to wait for the right moment.”

The pack of wolves grew restless due to the prolonged standoff, and the firewood that sustained them was finally about to burn out.

The wolves started howling lowly, their echoes eerie in the confined space, terrifying.

Seeing the fire was about to extinguish, the Zou Family’s heart was filled less with fear, she still tightly held Chunyu Che’s arm, her gaze firm and resolved, “In a moment, I’ll roll over there to draw the wolves’ attention, if you have the chance, run for the cave’s entrance! One life is one life, you are far more important than I am.”

Hearing these words, Chunyu Che felt a strange sadness inside, looking at the Zou Family with complex emotions in his eyes.

All his bodily pains seemed to lose importance at this moment, he suddenly squatted down, his voice deep yet strong, “I’ll carry you, if I can reach the cave’s entrance, you shout loudly, maybe someone will come to rescue us, I’ll block this wave for you.”

The Zou Family pursed her lips tightly, this time she didn’t protest, but instead wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, being carried horizontally by him.

They could not sit idly waiting for the fire to completely die, Chunyu Che decisively threw the bones and innards he had wrapped earlier harshly to the furthest part behind them.

Though there wasn’t much meat left on those things, the aroma of barbeque and the scent of innards persisted, making the wolves instantly frenzy towards that direction.

Taking advantage of this rare opening, Chunyu Che, expending all his might, carried the Zou Family and escaped towards the cave entrance.

Soon, the deceived wolves roared furiously, pouncing towards them immediately.

Though Chunyu Che’s martial arts were indeed commendable, he was heavily injured, even reaching the cave entrance he could feel the wolves’ sharp teeth were close behind him.

A sudden excruciating pain erupted from his back, the pain almost made him unable to stand, the treasure sword in his hand swung out by instinct, decapitating half a wolf’s head in one swift stroke, blood scattering everywhere.

This fierce strike momentarily intimidated the pack of wolves into silence.

But his leg gave way, he knew he could hold on no longer.

Just as he thought of tossing the Zou Family outside the cave, leaving himself behind to buy time, he suddenly felt warmth on his lips.

“I can only help you this far, after death, I hope you reincarnate to find the woman you wish for.”

The Zou Family said, slowly closing her eyes, as if resigned to sacrifice.

The warmth on his lips left Chunyu Che momentarily dazed, a sudden surge of powerful strength emerged from who knows where, he abruptly straightened his body.

His feet seemed to gain wings, he desperately ran holding the Zou Family, miraculously leaving the wolves behind.

Soon, Chunyu Che’s strength was exhausted, his legs weakened, body swaying, nearly collapsing.

But the pack of wolves did not give up, relentlessly pursuing from behind.

He put the Zou Family down, pushed her into the grass, looked at her deeply, his gaze full of determination and resolve, “I’ll draw the wolves here, you hide in the grass quickly.”

Hearing his words, the Zou Family opened her mouth to call him back, but her lips were immediately blocked.

Chunyu Che gave a light peck on her lips, “In reciprocity, if I live, come with me to Beichang Country!”

With those words, he no longer glanced back at the Zou Family’s reaction, without hesitation, he ran in the opposite direction.

The Zou Family stood in place dumbfounded, momentarily at a loss.

She just thought both were about to perish, and hearing him say he never had a woman in his life, she softened with impulse, thinking it’s too pitiful for him to die like that, with no ill intent at heart.

But he seemed to misunderstand, resolutely drawing the wolves away.

Actually, her condition was also dire, fluctuations between heat and cold tormented her.

She knew well, without waiting for the wolves, lingering a moment longer there and she would surely die.

She gazed at the sky, her eyes gradually serene.

Death seemed truly not frightening, only the living endure greater hardship.

But everyone bears responsibilities, for her daughter, for the Shen Family, she must strive to survive no matter what.

The Zou Family secretly determined, if she could survive to return to the Shen Family this time, she would let go of past grudges, manage the Shen Mansion well with her sister-in-law, and raise her daughter properly.

The sun had risen already, her head grew increasingly dizzy, her consciousness muddy, the Zou Family’s thoughts began to drift.

In this life, it’s not without worth, having a husband she loves and who loves her, and a lovely daughter.

She firmly believed that her sister-in-law and sister’s husband would surely take good care of and educate her daughter.

Thinking this, the Zou Family seemed to see a scene of a family happily together.

The warm image involuntarily lifted the corners of her mouth, bringing with it hope and anticipation for the future, she finally slipped into endless darkness.

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