A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

She finally uttered the words "husband".

Yu Xiao suddenly relaxed, almost collapsing into Li Rui's arms.

Saying those two words is like fighting a major battle.

Yu Xiao felt shy, but at the same time felt incredibly safe.

After arriving in Dingzhou, he hadn't spoken to Li Rui for several days.

She was filled with anxiety and fear that her only support would abandon her.

until now.

He called out "Husband" then.

Yu Xiao was like a drowning person, clinging tightly to the rope to get ashore.

That feeling of being able to rely on her once again firmly settled in her heart.

She, too, has a family.

Li Rui seemed to have seen through the girl's thoughts.

His movements softened, and he pecked Yu Xiao's delicate cheek, whispering.

"Live in peace. Wherever I am, that's your home."

Yu Xiao couldn't help but hug Li Rui tightly.

The sky outside the window, quite obediently, darkened.

Li Rui, holding the jade flute, stood up.

His steps were slow, yet he drew ever closer to the bed.

Yu Xiao's body, which had just relaxed, suddenly tensed up again.

My breathing became rapid, and my heartbeat became agitated.

Until I felt a large hand on my waist, and it began to move.

Yu Xiao blushed and whispered anxiously.

"Candle...candle..."

But Li Rui was getting impatient.

"Go ahead and light it, we don't need the money."

Yu Xiao immediately looked aggrieved!

Is it an expensive thing?

How can something like this be done with candlelight on?

pity.

She couldn't go against Li Rui's wishes.

……

Inside the courtyard.

Sun Xiaomei covered her mouth, her almond-shaped eyes wide open.

Zhang Yourong spoke with great interest and excitement.

"Wow, aren't you going to blow out the light?"

The way she looks at her, she's like someone squatting at the village entrance watching gossip.

Wang Shuyu covered her mouth and smiled, then gently pushed Zhang Yourong.

"Alright, alright, stop looking. If my husband finds out, he might make you serve him with the lights on tomorrow too."

Upon hearing this...

A blush crept onto Zhang Yourong's oval face, and she even seemed to be looking forward to it!

"That's fine. I didn't get a good look at my husband last time. I didn't get enough of pinching his muscles."

These blunt words made Wang Shuyu's cheeks flush.

"You! Don't say these things in front of your little sister."

Sun Xiaomei was stunned for a moment, then quickly pouted and said.

"What's wrong with me? Why won't my husband touch me?"

I arrived before Yu Xiao! I want to touch my husband's muscles too!

Wang Shuyu held her forehead, speechless for a moment.

Zhang Yourong chuckled twice and pinched Sun Xiaomei's slender arm.

"Your husband thinks you're too thin."

Sun Xiaomei was unconvinced and was about to stand up and argue.

Take a closer look.

Both Zhang Yourong and Wang Shuyu possessed impressive physical attributes.

And I, really, am skinny!

Sun Xiaomei's face immediately fell.

Wang Shuyu coughed twice and hurriedly said.

"Don't listen to your sister You Rong's nonsense. You're still young. Wait three more years, and your husband won't neglect you."

Sun Xiaomei secretly counted, and then her expression changed drastically!

"Oh no, oh no!"

Zhang Yourong was taken aback.

"What's wrong?"

Sun Xiaomei was extremely anxious and quickly said.

"I am fifteen, while that barbarian from Bianliang is seventeen!"

Doesn't that mean she can serve her husband next year? And I'll have another older sister?

Upon hearing this...

Wang Shuyu and Zhang Yourong looked at each other in bewilderment.

Nobody could hold back.

He burst into laughter immediately.

at the same time.

Man'er was just about to check on the situation because Yu Xiao hadn't returned to her room.

He was hiding by the door and overheard the entire conversation between the three of them.

She originally wanted to step forward and explain.

I am not Li Rui's woman!

I came to Dingzhou just to accompany my dear sister Yuxiao!

But the words stuck in his throat.

She secretly gazed at the bright candlelight in Li Rui's room.

One can almost imagine what Yu Xiao is doing.

Man'er's cheeks were burning, and she rested her chin on her hands.

A sense of loneliness gradually crept into my heart.

In the area of ​​Dingzhou.

My elder sister, Yuxiao, has found true support and has a home.

And what about yourself?

My only skill for making a living is dancing.

Do I have to find an art gallery and sell my dances to make a living?

If not.

She can only find a good family to marry into.

But then again...

Since she was going to get married, after meeting Li Rui, what ordinary man would she even look at?

If you're going to get married, why not marry Li Rui!

That way I can stay with Sister Yuxiao every day!

Man'er thought to herself.

Looking again at the room reflected in the candlelight, a few different thoughts arose in my heart.

……

at the same time.

Zhou Fang was the magistrate of Boling County.

I was doing nothing, lying in the yard looking at the stars.

His wife asked from the side.

"Husband, Li Rui has been spending every day at the county office these past few days, openly appointing county officials. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Zhou Fang glanced at his clueless wife and scoffed.

"If I were in charge, my fate would be the same as Wu Shouyi's."

The wife was startled.

"Really? I've heard from others that Li Rui isn't a fierce or menacing person."

Zhou Fang shook his head.

"Yes, he's not exactly a fierce and menacing figure, but he's decisive and ruthless in his actions, and he certainly harbors wolfish ambitions."

Such a person will sweep away everything in his way with swift and decisive action! Why should I compete with him for power?

talking.

Zhou Fang pointed to the inner room and asked in a low voice.

"And what about those two women? Do they have any requests?"

His wife shook her head repeatedly.

"No, they do nothing all day, unlike a caravan at all."

Zhou Fang dismissed it with disdain.

"You just lack vision. How could those two noble ladies possibly be members of a merchant caravan?"

Every gesture exudes nobility, her food, clothing, and daily necessities are all luxurious, and her aura clearly indicates she comes from the palace.

"In the palace!?"

"Hey! Who knows, he might even have the surname Shi, the same as the emperor."

"Huh!? Then what are they doing coming all the way to Dingzhou?"

"Go find Li Rui! They're mutually attracted, so he's come after me."

"Hiss! That makes some sense. Li Rui is good-looking and capable; every woman would like a man like that."

"Huh?!"

Zhou Fang suddenly stood up and looked at his wife.

The latter glared and elbowed Zhou Fang's large belly.

"What? In what way are you better than Li Rui?"

Zhou Fang was speechless with anger!

But after thinking about it, he turned back.

No, it's incomparable.

It could attract the attention of the two eldest princesses of the current dynasty.

They abandoned the riches and glory of Bianliang and chased after Dingzhou, which was always ready for war.

Who can compare to this?

Zhou Fang smacked his lips and took out a piece of paper from his pocket.

This was sent from Bianliang a few days ago.

It was an imperial edict issued by Emperor Shi Chonggui to the world.

It was said that if the two princesses encountered any government officials along the way, they should be treated well and a message should be immediately sent to Bianliang.

Zhou Fang could tell at a glance.

The two young girls who were staying at their home were actually two princesses.

As for traveling?

It was a fabricated excuse, purely to save face for the royal family.

She was clearly pursuing her lover.

They secretly ran away from Bianliang!

Zhou Fang stuffed the notice back into his pocket and continued looking at the stars.

He's only in his thirties, but he's already figured out a principle.

Things beyond one's control.

Never mind!

at this time.

In the candlelight of the inner room.

Shi Lingxian and Shi Lingshu are plotting.