After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 214 Hero saves beauty
Fang Lingchu didn't care what the father and daughter thought; all she wanted to do now was see Duan Ada's pig-butchering scam.

So, I'm quite curious about how this one managed to win Duan Ada's heart.

Actually, it's nothing much, just a pretty cliché hero rescuing a damsel in distress.

But I saw this happening in the previous ones too!

[Host, you don't understand. Men like women who actively seek them out. They don't like women who are deliberately offered themselves up. Besides, with a master like Duan Shirui by his side, how could he possibly be fooled by that kind of woman?]

So, is this rank quite high now?

See for yourself!

After reading it, Fang Lingchu exclaimed, "Wow!"

No wonder the former crown prince liked her so much!
The woman who seduced Duan Ada was called Yaoniang, a name given to her by the former crown prince.

As her name suggests, this enchantress is indeed enchanting. Although she is not particularly stunning in appearance, she gives people a sense of security.

Especially her eyes, when she looks at others, they are like those of a frightened fawn, wet and glistening, yet she is very strong and warm.

She also has high emotional intelligence. When she first met Duan Ada, she accidentally fell into the water and was rescued by him.

She didn't offer him any responsibility; in fact, she refused when he said he wanted to take responsibility for her.

“Young Master Duan, you saved me. How could I possibly repay such a debt of gratitude? I am but a commoner and am not worthy of your kindness.”

These words made Duan Ada's heart pound.

His daughter said that you can't just throw around a woman who comes to you willingly.

He doesn't know whether a woman who rejects him is someone he can be with.
but……

The woman's large, wet eyes and bewildered gaze, combined with his angle, allowed him to see her fair neck and the barely visible fabric of her clothes, all of which spoke volumes about her beauty.

Duan Ada didn't consider himself a lecherous person, but he really wanted this woman.

"There's no such thing as being unworthy or unworthy. I'm just a bandit by origin. I hope you don't mind, young lady. After all, I've already seen your body. Will that affect your reputation...?"

The demones quickly picked up the bundle, rummaged through the clothes inside, wrapped herself up, and then said, "A woman like me has long lost her reputation. I don't want to implicate my benefactor. Even though I came from a bandit background, Enguang is now a very good person."

"Where do you live? Let me take you home."

Duan Ada felt that if things continued like this, he might catch a cold.

"No need, my older sister is coming to pick me up soon, but my benefactor is here too..."

The demoness hesitated, glancing at herself and then at the soaking wet Duan Ada.

"Then I'll excuse myself."

Duan Ada walked to a place where no one could see him and waited quietly, turning back every few steps.

A moment later, a woman hurriedly came over and, sobbing, took the demoness away.

Duan Ada watched the two leave, then secretly followed them, escorting them home before returning to his business.

The second time they met was when Yao Niang was being bullied while shopping, and she was once again rescued by Duan Ada.

This time, the demon lady invited Duan Ada to her house for a visit and gave him some food.

The demoness's residence wasn't exactly great, but it wasn't terrible either.

The house was clean, but it looked a bit shabby. The yard was planted with some unknown wild grasses, which looked quite pretty.

This reminded Duan Ada of his past with his wife. They lived a similar life back then, but they were very happy.

His wife also likes to plant flowers and plants in the yard, saying that it makes the house feel more like home.

Did you plant these flowers and plants?

The enchantress smiled and went over to fiddle with them, then said, "Yes, I felt happy watching the flowers and plants in the house bloom and bear fruit, so I just kept a few."

Duan Ada thought she would say the same thing as his wife, but he didn't expect her to give this reason.

"Yes, looking at them makes me feel good."

"Brother Duan, do you like it? I'll pick some for you from the mountain later." "No, there's no one to take care of things at home."

The demon woman, as if struck by a sudden thought, said, "I have overstepped my bounds, but given his current status, it is indeed inappropriate to have him at home doing this."

"What's this talk of status? We're just helping our brothers make a living. There's no one to take care of things at home now, and there will be even less of a caregiver after our daughter gets married."

"Has Brother Duan considered finding someone else?"

"Let's talk about it after our daughter gets married."

The two chatted for a while longer before Duan Ada went back.

The third time they met, the demon was being harassed and almost sexually assaulted.

Duan Ada happened to pass by again and saved her.

Upon seeing this, Fang Lingchu sensed a strong conspiracy.

[Aren't you suspicious at all that these are just coincidences?]

[I had my suspicions, but he always went there on his own, it wasn't like the girl asked him to. Besides, Duan Ada investigated, but unfortunately he couldn't find anything out. It was all just a coincidence.]

Wow, this girl is amazing!

"Of course! Duan Ada fell in love with her at first sight. No matter how many coincidences happened afterward, they can all be explained as fate."

Okay, it's just that I've been running into the same woman for several days in a row.

[Host, not everyone is as paranoid as your emperor.]

Okay, okay, but now it's confirmed that this girl does indeed have a problem.

Yes, Da Na came back today specifically to ask Duan Shirui what she thought.

Duan Ada: Let's not talk about this anymore, sob sob sob, it was his first love!
Duan Shirui: It's good that he knew to come back to her instead of marrying her directly.

It seems Duan Shirui has done a good job of training her father; he knows to turn to his daughter when he needs something.

After all, Duan Shirui's intelligence is undeniable; there's no harm in using it.

【Too】

The two chatted for a while longer before Fang Lingchu went back.

At the same time, the emperor also sent men to capture the demoness.

He died on the way back.

"A bunch of useless idiots. We gave you specific targets, and you still couldn't catch anyone."

Emperor Chongde sat on the high platform and threw things at the civil and military officials below.

"What use are you all to me? We still haven't found that good-for-nothing's whereabouts. There are only a few hideouts, and even then, the Crown Prince had to personally lead the search. You're not even as worry-free as the Princess Protector of the Nation."

Emperor Chongde cursed, then took a sip of tea before slowly sitting down.

The people below didn't utter a sound!

They still have to go out and arrest people late at night, and even if someone dies, they still get cursed at.

Waaaaah, they were wronged too!

"You have one month to find all those scoundrels in the capital, or you'll be beheaded."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Get out, get out now!"

After everyone had left, the emperor gently touched his brow, feeling his headache worsen.

Has the fairy returned?

"Your Majesty, it's time for them to wake up."