Madam, please listen to my explanation.

Chapter 73 A Trivial Matter

Zhuang Yuning staggered backward after being forcefully freed.

Xu Jinhuan approached the other party step by step.

From afar, Xiaoqing sensed Zhuang Yuning's violent act.

However, the incident happened so suddenly that it was too late to stop it.

They gradually cornered the other party.

Surprisingly, Zhuang Yuning did not show any signs of panic again.

She faced her own questioning with composure, and gave a bitter smile:
“Sir, I am different from you. Not only am I of lowly birth, but I am also completely powerless.”
He had to use every trick in the book to barely step into the vortex of this deep palace.

Only then did they realize that one wrong move could lead to their death, so how could they dare to be careless?
Now that you know, sir, it's entirely up to you to decide whether to kill or punish him."

As she spoke, two lines of clear tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Come on this."

Xu Jinhuan leaned forward with one hand, bracing himself against the wall, and Zhuang Yuning was completely enveloped in his shadow.

However, she didn't feel much panic about facing imminent death.

Only the inexplicable sense of oppression brought by the height difference, and the murderous masculine aura, made her somewhat confused and infatuated.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but blush, her feet fidgeting nervously as if she wanted to merge with the wall behind her.

"Since you're already so careful about surviving, why did you deliberately throw yourself into my arms in public just now?"
Woman, if I were you, I would answer this question seriously and properly.

Although he had originally intended to test the Great Sage Celestial Master's abilities, saving her was just a side effect.

But this woman, after only a few days apart, has actually become so bold as to try and take advantage of me?
It was just a random, casual move.

If he no longer had the awareness of being a pawn, he wouldn't mind killing his opponent right here.

Of course, Zhuang Yuning couldn't possibly hide inside the wall.

Her heart was pounding, and she suddenly felt that since the person she had been longing for was standing so close to her for the first time, wouldn't it be a pity not to do something?

Since there's no way to avoid it anyway, it's probably okay as it is.
As if possessed, she buried her head in the other person's chest.

Xu Jinhuan: “???”

Zhuang Yuning's mind went blank.

call.
This time, you came to me on your own!
"Sir, do you know that someone as lowly as me has no power to resist the imperial authority?"
One glimpse of the gentleman and your life is ruined.
Ever since His Majesty personally bestowed upon me this marriage, I haven't stopped thinking of you, my lord.

She raised her head, looked directly into those eyes, and said, word by word:

"The reason I just plotted against you, sir, is simply because..."
"I, this humble servant, do not wish to marry the Emperor!"

"Sir, save me!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Xu Jinhuan's lips curled up slightly.

Just now, he suddenly came up with an interesting idea.

"Anyone can say nice things, but how can I trust a woman who says one thing and does another, and who even schemes against me?"

The murderous aura surrounding him vanished completely.

Zhuang Yuning, as if grasping at a lifeline, said with radiant eyes:

"From now on, Yu Ning is willing to follow your lead, whatever you desire."
Yu Ning disregarded the consequences and the reasons, and did everything as instructed!

"The reason you didn't kill Yu Ning immediately is precisely because you still think she has some use, isn't it?"

"Really, anything is okay?"

Xu Jinhuan smiled like a fox spirit.

Zhuang Yuning met the other person's aggressive gaze and lowered her head shyly again:

"As long as it's what you want, Master, Yu Ning will do it."

She kept her head down, her hands unconsciously clutching her clothes.

The other party's implication was far too obvious.
For some reason, she didn't feel offended at all; on the contrary, she felt a little secretly pleased.

How shameful! "Very well, I'll be waiting for you at Floating Cloud Cottage at this time tomorrow night."

Isn't it just that she doesn't want to marry the emperor?

If it satisfies me, it's a piece of cake.

Xu Jinhuan nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.

Let's spare his life for now and let him do something for the two who just died, and for the many more victims.
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Official post station.

General An Qing has been gone for a full day.

Even though the prince had patted his chest and assured him that he would never do anything reckless, Lin Sanlang was still worried.

He hadn't slept soundly at all, and was awakened almost the instant he heard the noise near the stables.

He hurriedly got up without having time to get dressed properly.

The moonlight is hazy.

As soon as Lin Sanlang stepped out of the inn, he saw that gleaming silver armor, shining brightly in the moonlight.

Her Highness, clad in armor and armed with weapons, was already mounted on horseback.

"Your Highness! Senior Brother has already said that reinforcements will arrive, why must we rush things?"

Zhao Ruoxi heard the call from behind and turned around.

Brother Sanlang
If possible, I would like to wait until I am fully prepared before setting off.

But haven't you noticed that since the beginning of this day, there has been a significant increase in the number of wealthy merchants and officials fleeing from Qu County to the Central Plains?
If I'm not mistaken, the allied forces of Qi and Zhou are fully prepared and could launch a full-scale attack at any moment!

Her expression was stern as she continued, "We were too naive before."
Although An Qing is a scoundrel, his grasp of the battle situation is impeccable.

Since you made a three-day agreement, it was definitely not without reason, and you didn't let me gain an advantage for no reason.

Only two days left! Within two days, the enemy will surely move out! We can't wait any longer!

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Ruoxi didn't linger.

"You need not follow me, let's go!"

The young mare suddenly exerted its strength, carrying the other person away into the vast night.

Lin Sanlang sighed and hurriedly returned to the inn to greet everyone.

Still half asleep, Chen Xinghe stepped out of the room and was surprised to see that everyone from the Hehuan Sect was already dressed.

"Brother Lin, what's going on here?"

"Brother Chen! Miss Zhao has already gone to Qu County alone, and I was unable to stop her."
We will be following Miss Zhao immediately; farewell for now!

Chen Xinghe's expression changed drastically.

Although they had spent a day together, he never asked about their identities or backgrounds.

From just a few words, we learned that the girl surnamed Zhao was going to guard the official road from Bianzhou to Qu County!
Idiot's dream!

Let alone the dozen or so people in the post station, even with the three thousand men sent by my adoptive father, how could they possibly stop the iron cavalry of Qi and Zhou?
just
Before leaving, my godfather gave me some instructions.

Several people are required to protect Miss Zhao at all costs.

At this point, he had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

Miss Zhao.
Could it be that 'Zhao'?

"Brother Sanlang, wait for me!"

In the chaos, Chen Xinghe only had time to leave one person behind to wait for reinforcements before hurriedly calling the other two to go to the stable together.

"Master, can you smell something like blood?"

Only after being reminded did Chen Xinghe realize what was happening.

Indeed, just as the other party said, there was a strong smell of blood in the air.

And as the group continued onward, the smell grew stronger and stronger.

"broken!"

(End of this chapter)