Regent, I'll Protect You

Yue Xiyuan, the Fourth Imperial Uncle and Regent of the reigning Emperor of the Moon Kingdom, wields a long sword, battles formidable enemies, and protects the nation's territory, earning the r...

Chapter 13 Auction of Tianshan Water

Liu Ruyan had never suffered such humiliation since she was a child. Just as she was about to use her other hand, she suddenly realized that she could not move her body.

Just now, Yan An drugged Liu Ruyan when he got close to her, and now she is completely unable to move.

"What did you do to me? Why can't I move?" Liu Ruyan's eyes were filled with fear, anger, and apprehension.

"I didn't do anything. Maybe even God couldn't stand what you did." Yan An raised an eyebrow, quite provocatively.

“Miss Liu, although your father is a high-ranking official, he is no higher than the Regent, is he? If the Regent knew about today’s events, I’m afraid the high-ranking official would also suffer some trouble, wouldn’t you say?” The servant next to him was clearly no ordinary servant; although he was bowing and scraping, he showed no fear whatsoever.

Liu Ruyan was so caught up in her spoiled princess act that she forgot this Yuelai Guest House was the Regent's territory. Someone had caused trouble here before, and the Regent had crippled him and thrown him out. If her father knew that she had offended the Regent, he would definitely give her another beating. Liu Ruyan's face turned pale, and she was speechless. She wanted to turn around and leave, but she couldn't move.

“I remember my mother telling me to go home early, so I won’t eat here. Let me go.”

"Since Miss Liu doesn't want this private room anymore, but she was about to hit my people just now, and they're all frightened. Shouldn't Miss Liu offer a few hundred taels as an apology?" Yan An thought to himself.

Bai Su immediately understood what her mistress meant, and pretended to be weak and unable to take care of herself.

"You...she was perfectly fine just now!" Liu Ruyan was extremely angry, but there was nothing she could do. For some reason, she couldn't move her body and had to worry about whether the Regent had arrived.

"Chenxiang, bring me the silver notes." The maid handed all the silver notes she had to Liu Ruyan, but Liu Ruyan was unable to move.

"I only have eighty taels, take it all, can I leave now?" This was the money her mother had given her to buy some jewelry. Liu Ruyan's face turned pale, and her eyes widened in anger.

Ignoring Liu Ruyan's anger, Yan An picked up the silver note and put it in his sleeve. "Let's just leave it at that. Pack up my food and I'll take it with me."

Yan An released Liu Ruyan's hand, took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands, and handed it to Bai Su, saying, "Throw it away, it's dirty."

Liu Ruyan clenched her fists under her sleeves, her eyes blazing with fury, and stomped away, vowing to grind the master and servant to dust.

"Miss, here is your meal. Please take your time."

On the way, Bai Su asked, "Miss, did you do something to her?" She had just noticed the enigmatic smile on Liu Ruyan's face when she left.

"I'm always vengeful. You've made me roll away so many times, why don't you return the favor? You'll have to wait until tomorrow."

Because they had disguised themselves, the master and servant managed to slip into the general's mansion after taking several detours.

Yan An and his servant returned to Zi An Courtyard. They asked Bai Tao and Bai Su to heat up the food, and then called Bai Zhi and the other four to discuss the day's events. They enjoyed their dinner together.