Chapter 216: The tide of history always needs people to push it forward and people to step forward.

Going against my original intention, it is indeed... somewhat contradictory.

Xie Huaian didn't want to embarrass her, so he took out the jade that had been hanging around his neck from his clothes.

"Mianmian, don't worry. I will pay more attention. After completing my great task, I will return to Wuheng to be with you. Look, I have always carried the protective stone you gave me."

He is the male protagonist of the original book, and has plot missions that even Ruan Mian cannot stop.

What's more, he also has his own pursuits and ideals. How could he ignore the words that Teacher Zhang said before his death and just live his own peaceful life?

The tide of history always needs people to push it forward and people to step forward.

Ruan Mian took a deep breath and hummed softly: "Okay, then I will wait for you to come back. But now during this time in Xingjia, I want to accompany you."

Xie Huaian tightened his hands and, with her support, went to a secluded farm.

This might be another secret base of his. Not long after they arrived, Guard Liu came hurriedly.

Seeing that they were indeed there, his heart finally settled down! He rushed forward without stopping: "Sir! Are you okay? How about Madam Ruan?"

"It's okay." Xie Huaian stopped and tried to change the subject: "I was arrested and taken to prison without informing you in advance. I'm sorry for making you worry."

Guard Liu quickly shook his head. "Your Excellency naturally has your own arrangements. However... while I was looking for you, I discovered something about your elder sister."

Hearing this, Xie Huaian's expression suddenly changed: "How is my sister?"

Sister? Ruan Mian was stunned for a moment. Is this person in the original book?

Guard Liu's expression was not very good, and he hesitated for a while before continuing.

"Madam Yue...she has now been brought into the palace by the Crown Prince to be his concubine."

"After Elder Zhang was taken away, Madam Yue went to the government office to plead for mercy. We all thought that Madam Yue and the others were temporarily detained, but after inquiring, I learned that on the day of the plea, the Crown Prince passed by that place and forcibly took her back to the palace."

Upon hearing this, Xie Huaian's face suddenly darkened.

And Ruan Mian really didn't remember this so-called Lady Yue.

It may be a character that appears in the later part of the original book, or it may not be mentioned in the original book.

She looked at Xie Huaian and asked, "Sir, is this Lady Yue your elder sister? Why haven't I heard that you have an elder sister?"

Xie Huaian told her concisely: "Ajie is a student of the teacher just like me. She was adopted by Master Zhang from among the refugees. Ajie has always regarded the teacher as her father."

"After the teacher retired from Kyoto and returned home, my sister came here to take care of him."

So that's why, when Zhang Daoyan got into trouble, she was the first one to go to the government office to ask for mercy, but she encountered an incident of a woman being raped.

Prince Mu Ren was extremely powerful in Xingjia. It would be easy for him to take away a woman, who had no parents at home.

Seeing that Xie Huaian was already lost in thought, Ruan Mian volunteered.

"Sir, I'll help you with Madam Yue's matter. Your most urgent task is to rest and recuperate. Didn't you say there are other matters that need your attention?"

For example, Mr. Zhang’s funeral and the other students who were imprisoned.

Maybe Xie Huaian was plotting something behind the scenes. He was an injured man now, so how could he care about so many things? Ruan Mian knew that he would be worried about him, so he spoke up in advance.

"Don't worry, my lord. I will definitely not act rashly. I will first inquire about Madam Xiayue's current situation and inform you at any time. If you have any ideas, we can discuss the action together."

Xie Huaian's heart beat faster because he had never thought that there would be a woman in his life who cared and loved him so much.

At this time, bursts of painful screams were heard from the palace courtyard.

The maids outside the courtyard were trembling, carrying plates and reluctant to enter, talking to each other.

"How can I dare to go in? What if I displease the prince and he orders me to die?!"

"I don't dare to go in either. Why does that Lady Yue inside always make the prince angry? This is the nth time she has been abused by the prince."

They didn't even dare to serve tea. Just hearing the screams of the woman in the yard was enough to discourage them.

At this time, Prince Mu Ren, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, was holding a long whip in his hand, venting his unhappiness in his heart.

The thorny whip hit the woman, and even her clothes were stained with blood.

It can be said that the skin and flesh are torn apart.

However, the woman was covered in cold sweat and stared at him fiercely with a pale face.

The more this happened, the angrier Mu Ren became.

"Ayue, why do you look at me like that? You know how much I love you, so why don't you want to please me? Why do you treat me like a snake when I get close to you?"

Mu Ren approached her with gritted teeth, untied the ropes that bound her, and then pulled her into his arms.

Ignoring the wounds on her body, he took a glass of liquor from the table and poured it into her.

The woman struggled, and all the wine fell into her wounds, mixing with her torn flesh. The pain made her face tense and she had difficulty breathing.

She gritted her teeth and spoke through tearful eyes, reminding Mu Ren again: "Prince, my name is not A Yue, and A Yue is not me."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Mu Ren slapped him hard!

Her head was knocked sideways, and blood oozed from the corner of her mouth...

She supported herself on the ground with her hands, struggled to get up, and spoke word by word.

"My daughter's name is Zhang Yue. She is not the same girl as the Miss A Yue that the Crown Prince is looking for..."

"Ayue!"

Mu Ren pulled her into his arms, staring at her from head to toe, not letting go of her for a moment: "How can you not be A Yue? You are A Yue!"

"Ayue, are you mad at me? You don't want to get close to me every day. Are you mad at me?"

Mu Ren didn't listen to Zhang Yue at all. He just hugged her waist as if he wanted to break it.

"My marriage to General Nalan Qiang's daughter is just a peace marriage! My father forced me to marry her. I don't like her. I only have you in my heart, Ayue."

"Look at me, look at me!"

Mu Ren pinched her chin forcibly and lifted her head up. When she met Zhang Yue's frightened gaze, Mu Ren's expression changed slightly, then suddenly softened and he let her go!

Seeing her fall to the ground, he hurriedly helped her up, his face full of heartache.

"Ayue, are you okay? I'm sorry, Ayue, it's all my fault. It's my fault."

He held Zhang Yue tightly in his arms, not even giving her room to breathe, and pressed the wound so hard that it bled and caused even more pain.

But he completely ignored what others said and just hugged Zhang Yue and kept apologizing.

"It's all my fault, Ah Yue, please forgive me. I know you are angry with me, and I promise you that even if I marry Nabu Hui, I will only love you."

"I was rude to you just now because I was angry. You will forgive me, right?"

The person in front of her made Zhang Yue feel extremely scared.