Chapter 50 Leaving the Mansion

He pulled hard on the centrifugal buckle on his left wrist with his right hand until a red mark was left, but he still couldn't get it off.

"Stop pulling, once you put it on, you can never take it off." Guo Jia said, his hands gripping mine, stopping my self-harm.

"Where's the original anklet? Wasn't it removed?" I gritted my teeth.

"He's dead." (71)

“Oh, right, you said he was dead,” I nodded and murmured.

"The centrifugal buckle is cursed. Unless the person wearing it is dead, even cutting off this hand will be in vain."

"I see." I lowered my head.

Silence reigned all around.

"Let's leave the manor." After a while, I looked up at Guo Jia and said, "Send me out of the manor."

Those eyes, which seemed to see right through people, stared at me intently. He seemed to have known my decision all along, and nodded without the slightest surprise.

Tuanzi walked in at some point and stared at me blankly.

"Tuanzi, after Pei'er leaves, you will come with me." Guo Jia smiled as he looked at her.

Tuanzi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded happily, "I will do whatever you say, young master."

I winked at her, and this little girl finally got her wish. From now on, being close to the water tower will naturally give her an advantage.

While Guo Jia wasn't looking, Tuanzi rolled her eyes at me, then stood properly behind Guo Jia, acting like a lady. I was speechless and amazed.

I glanced back at the woman in fiery red in the bronze mirror, tugged at my sleeve, pulled the crossbody bag out of the blanket and slung it over my shoulder, my face full of eager anticipation. "How do we get out?"

"Go out." (1c)

I stared in disbelief as Guo Jia turned around and swaggered out of the room.

With some skepticism, I followed him out of the room and walked out right under the noses of the two burly guards.

"Miss, have a safe journey." Behind me, Tuanzi said softly in an extremely respectful voice, which gave me goosebumps.

The mansion was bustling with activity, filled with high-ranking officials and nobles. Given the scene, it was quite an effort for Cao Cao to take a concubine.

Following Guo Jia, we left the room without any hindrance, went around the corridor, passed through the back garden, and then... left the mansion.

Uh... that's it?

Standing outside the Prime Minister's residence, I stared blankly at the plaque above the gate.

They got out that easily? I thought it would be a thrilling adventure, with someone either slipping out through a secret door or being met by someone... At the very least, they should have climbed out a window or scaled a wall...

How could they just stroll out like that, as if I were just a tourist...? What was the point of all that running away before...?

“When things go smoothly, people tend to let their guard down. Although the Prime Minister’s residence is heavily guarded, no one would suspect that a woman who is about to become the new wife would escape from the residence. That’s carelessness, cough cough… As for me, I just led you through a loophole,” Guo Xi explained softly, as if she could see through my doubts.

Looking at him, I remained silent for a long time. This sickly man in front of me was truly not to be underestimated.

Guo Jia took a bulging bag of money from his sleeve and placed it in my arms. He looked at me, coughed lightly, and said, "Hurry up and get on the carriage to leave the city. Once Brother Mengde discovers you are missing and closes the city gates, you won't be able to get out."

I looked around absentmindedly, but was disappointed to find no trace of that small figure.

"The dog will follow you," Guo Jia said confidently. "There's no time. You should leave the city quickly."

Does he know what I'm thinking?

“Brother Mengde told me about seeing Gou’er,” he paused, then added, “According to what Brother Mengde said, Gou’er will follow you.”

I chuckled, still half-believing, "A true fortune teller indeed, he lives up to his reputation."

I turned around as instructed, and saw a carriage parked behind me. The coachman, who was wearing a straw hat, suddenly turned around and grinned at me.

I was slightly taken aback. Hua Yingxiong?

"Brother Hua will escort you out of the city," Guo Jia said.

I took a few steps forward, got into the carriage, and then leaned out the window to look at the sickly-looking man in blue standing in the wind. "Thank you."

Guo Jia's clear eyes softened slightly as he smiled.

"Giddy up!" Hua Yingxiong cracked his whip, and the wheels slowly rolled upwards, moving faster and faster.

I leaned against the car window, smiling as I watched the vast Prime Minister's mansion grow ever more distant. I wondered if the arrogant Cao Cao would be furious if he discovered my disappearance.

"Can't bear to part with it?" Hua Yingxiong's voice rang out from in front of the car.

I laughed, "Yes, those luxurious clothes, fine food, and soft pillows are something to reminisce about."

Where are you headed after leaving Xuchang?

"I don't know," I said to the truth. Once I leave Xuchang, the future is truly unknown.

Hua Yingxiong laughed.

"We're almost at the city gate."

I responded and subconsciously peeked out from behind the curtain. Then I gritted my teeth. What's wrong with that brat! Why can't he just climb into the car and sit comfortably? He just has to run after the car!

I was momentarily stunned. How long had he been following me? I knew this time, but what about before? Had he been following me like this the whole time?

"Slow down," I said to Hua Yingxiong, pursing my lips.

"Young Miss, are you running away?" Hua Yingxiong's incredulous voice came into the carriage. "Go as fast as you can! If the Prime Minister catches me, Fengxiao will be off the hook, but I'll be caught red-handed. They might even think I eloped with the new lady, that would be a huge crime!" He continued rambling on.

I rolled my eyes. "Slow down, then push me out of the car."

"Huh?" The car suddenly stopped, and Hua Yingxiong turned around and lifted the curtain with one hand. "Little wolf cub, are you tired of living?"

I rolled my eyes at him, and as soon as the car stopped, I jumped out.

"Hey!" Hua Yingxiong exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly tried to pull me away.

I kicked him while I was still in the air, then fell to the ground and didn't move.

Hua Yingxiong shouted at the top of his lungs, and was about to angrily step forward to confront him when a figure suddenly rushed forward and shoved Hua Yingxiong aside.

"Don't touch my sister!"