Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 161 The ambiguity is even more addictive
"What, you know me?" Cao Weida's reaction puzzled Liu Rusi.

"I don't know it, but I think the name sounds nice. 'Willows like silk in the Han Palace, peach blossoms in the Imperial Garden connected to the green pond.' The name is beautiful, and the imagery is even more beautiful."

Liu Rusi's beautiful eyes lit up immediately. "You actually know the origin of my name? If my name hadn't come from here, I wouldn't even know this Tang poem. You're so knowledgeable!"

"Hey, I just happened to see it when I was bored." Cao Weida smiled modestly, raising an eyebrow at her. "You must be a Kuomintang agent, right? You just blatantly told me your name, aren't you afraid of exposing yourself?"

Liu Rusi gave him a charmingly disdainful look, tucked her sweat-dampened hair behind her ear, and said dismissively:

"You saved my life. So what if we're exposed? Could it be worse than being captured alive by the Japanese devils?"

“That’s true.” Cao Weida chuckled.

Liu Rusi looked at his face, her eyes sparkling with curiosity: "You still haven't told me your name. And, can I see your face?"

If Cao Weida hadn't known that the other party was Liu Rusi, he really wouldn't have wanted to reveal himself.

But since the other party is Liu Rusi, then it's worth considering.

After hesitating for a moment, she lowered her face curtain.

Before he could even utter his name, Liu Rusi spoke first: "You are... Cao Weida?!"

Liu Rusi looked at him in disbelief, as if the result had greatly surprised her.

Cao Weida feigned displeasure: "What, is this something that surprises you?"

Cao Weida wasn't surprised that Liu Rusi called him by name so readily. After all, Liu Rusi was a spy, and she needed to be familiar with, if not know, the prominent figures in Beiping.

And now in Beiping, if you were to ask which Chinese person is at the height of their power, wouldn't you say it's him?

“It is indeed quite surprising,” Liu Rusi said, her expression shifting from surprise to a gleam in her eyes. “Who would have thought that this big shot in Beiping, who had such close ties with countless high-ranking Japanese officials, would actually be a mysterious man who shot and killed more than a dozen Japanese soldiers! You’ve really kept it well hidden!”

“You’re wrong,” Cao Weida retorted.
"My good relationship with the Japanese was just a pretense."

"These Japanese devils are utterly depraved and commit countless atrocities. How many of our Chinese people have died tragically at their hands?"

"I'm a person with a conscience. Shouldn't I kill some of those little Japanese devils?"

Liu Rusi's eyes darted around. "Yes, it really is appropriate."

"However, personal bravery is not a long-term solution. Have you ever thought about serving the Party and the country?"

She didn't consider the possibility that the other party was a member of the Communist Party. After all, she was familiar with the Communist Party's consistent style, and Cao Weida's lifestyle and code of conduct were completely different from those of the Communist Party.

Cao Weida shook his head, "That won't be necessary. I'm used to being alone."

Not intending to reveal that he had joined the Military Intelligence Bureau, he tied the gauze in a bow, stood up, and said, "Alright, it's all wrapped up. By the way, when are the people who are supposed to meet you here?"

“There’s no one to meet us anymore.” Liu Rusi smiled bitterly and shook her head. “All my team members have been killed. And, for safety’s sake, I didn’t let anyone else know about this safe house.”

Cao Wei Da frowned. "What are you going to do if there's no one to meet you?"

The scene fell silent for a moment. Seeing that the other party did not respond for a long time, Cao Weida couldn't help but sigh, "You're not planning to blackmail me, are you?"

Liu Rusi smiled sweetly, "You're a good person."

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Cao Wei Da was truly speechless, and said irritably, "I risked my life to save you, how can you repay kindness with enmity?"

Liu Rusi pouted, gently grabbed one of his fingers, and looked at him pitifully.
"Would you abandon me, a wounded and vulnerable woman, and leave me to fend for myself here?"

"..." What a vixen!
Looking at Liu Rusi's pitiful appearance, Cao Weida couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart.

Damn it, being beautiful is a crime; it's like a sharp sword that pierces through a man's heart like tofu.
"Fine, fine, I must have owed you something in my past life."

Upon hearing that Cao Weida was willing to take care of her, Liu Rusi immediately broke into a radiant smile. "I knew you wouldn't bear to abandon me. Don't worry, once I'm healed, I will definitely repay you."

So, you're planning to repay me with your body?

Why does it feel like she's become a little attached to me?

Illusion?
Cao Weida felt a pang of unease, but put on a helpless expression and said, "Let's talk about it later. I'll get you some clean clothes."

"In the closet."

Cao Weida took a set of clothes out of the wardrobe and gave them to her. "I'll go out first. You should change your clothes quickly, and then we'll leave."

"Huh? Why are you leaving?"

"Of course, it's to prevent being tracked down." Cao Weida rolled his eyes. "Your leg is injured, and you've bled a lot along the way. It's one thing if it's at night, but once it's light, the Japanese devils will be chasing after your bloodstains."

“Once the Japanese follow the bloodstains, they’ll definitely conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area. Do you think the so-called ‘blind spot’ will still be effective?” “…Okay.” Liu Rusi was convinced. She had been so focused on getting to the safe house that she had completely overlooked this small detail.

Thanks to Cao Weida's reminder, otherwise, she might not have known where she had given herself away until she was arrested.

After Cao Weida left, a rustling sound came from the room.

After a long while, the noise inside stopped.

Afraid of being overheard by those around her, she couldn't make too much noise, so she didn't shout. Cao Weida assumed she was ready and simply pushed the door open and went in.

Then their eyes met, and the scene froze eerily.

Two seconds later, Cao Weida was breathing heavily, gave an awkward smile, and slammed the door shut again, but the scene from just now was still stuck in his mind's eye.
The crimson bodice clung to her exquisitely shaped body, the gold-embroidered vines stretched out in a grand manner, rising and falling with her breath.

At the ends of her two arms, which were as smooth as lotus roots, slender hands clutched a pair of underpants.
Long, white, jade-like legs are definitely a blessing for leg lovers.

The only downside was that visibility was poor at night due to the dim lighting.

However, this sense of mystery is what makes it even more captivating.

It was quiet inside for almost a minute before there was movement again. Cao Weida rubbed his nose and squatted by the door, chuckling silently.

This is a huge profit.
After a long while, the noise inside stopped again. Cao Weida cautiously pushed open the door and peeked inside. He saw Liu Rusi, her face flushed red but still trying to appear calm, dressed neatly and leaning against the bed.

He walked in calmly. "Is it all done?"

Liu Rusi nodded, suppressing her embarrassment, and Cao Weida stepped forward and picked her up.

The moment he touched her, he could clearly feel her body tremble and her muscles tense up.

Cao Weida chuckled inwardly. Despite her alluring charm, her eyebrows were thin and rounded at the ends, not upright, which made her look like a greenhorn.

He helped her sit down in the chair. "Who cleaned your house before?"

"I clean it myself, but I always pretend to do it every time I come."

"That's good." Cao Weida immediately got to work, restoring all the sheets and other items to their original state, and then putting all the blood-stained gauze, pants, and other items into a bag.

"I'll go take care of these things first, wait for me a moment."

Watching Cao Weida do everything, Liu Rusi felt a strong sense of security. She watched his departing figure with a radiant smile, and the flutter in her heart deepened.

"I heard he doesn't have a proper wife yet."

Liu Rusi gently bit her lip, revealing a smile that even she herself couldn't quite describe.

Before long, Cao Wei Da returned, saying, "Come on up, let's go now."

"Hmm." Liu Rusi climbed onto his strong back, her eyes darting around, and suddenly asked in his ear, "What did you just see?"

The hot wind blowing past his ears made Cao Weida freeze for a moment, then he immediately pretended to be confused and said, "What do you mean, what did I see? I didn't see anything."

"White?"

"What do you mean 'white'? I already said I didn't see anything."

Seeing his stubborn refusal to admit it, Liu Rusi snorted softly, wrapped her arms around his neck, and pressed her body tightly against his back.

She gently inhaled his masculine scent and found it surprisingly pleasant. A strong sense of security washed over her, instantly relaxing her.

Cao Weida carried her out of the courtyard and restored the doors and other things to their previous state. "Besides me, who else knows your name?"

"Not a single one left." Liu Rusi's expression darkened. Tonight, all the members of her group had perished, with only two managing to escape. Their fates were still unknown, which saddened her.

After a moment of silence, Cao Wei Da said, "That's good. I will marry two concubines the day after tomorrow and the day after that. In order to cover up your identity, you will have to temporarily be my fifth concubine."

"What, you want to take me into your room?" Liu Rusi breathed into his ear, making it tickle. He slapped her thigh lightly in annoyance.
"Stop fooling around, I'm protecting you!"

"You know my identity; many people are watching. Without a legitimate reason, I can't take care of you."

Liu Rusi let out a soft hum, her seductive voice chuckling, "I completely agree with that reason, but can't I be your legal wife?"

"I'm so beautiful, being your legal wife shouldn't embarrass you, right?"

Cao Wei Da gasped inwardly. This vixen was simply too alluring!

This is before she became Master Liu. If she were Liu Rusi a few years later, how charming would she be?
Suppressing the urge to tilt his head back, he leaned his ear forward slightly and said irritably, "If I were to marry a wife, I would definitely throw a grand party. Do you really want to be the center of attention?"

"Also, if someone asks, you should know what to say, right?"

(End of this chapter)