The young master was only concerned with running away, taking three steps at a time to climb the stairs. As a result, he lost his footing and stumbled to the ground!
When he looked up again, the cold glint of the longsword was already upon him, making him tremble with fear. He rolled on the spot to dodge the man's powerful and swift slash.
Huaiyang County is a place of moderate size, and there aren't many merchants traveling between the north and south.
Laifu Inn has about ten rooms in total, and the good and bad rooms have been almost all booked by the young master and his caravan.
Hearing his agonizing screams, the birds in the trees were startled, and a number of people suddenly jumped out from the narrow corridor, tightly protecting the young master who was running away with his head in his hands.
The caravan members, having traveled far and wide, naturally possessed some martial arts skills. At this moment, outnumbering him, they stared intently at Shi Que, who exuded a menacing aura.
As if emboldened, the young master drastically changed his disheveled appearance, slowly leaning against the railing to stand up, a mocking smile on his frivolous face, "Try to be a bit more arrogant towards me again?"
Shi Que held her sword without moving, her piercing gaze sweeping over the group of people opposite her. There were nearly ten people there, each with broad shoulders and a stout build. She feared she wouldn't be able to handle them if she blindly confronted them.
Seeing that he had backed down, a glint of pleasure flashed in the young master's eyes, and he became even more rampant.
He said in a sinister voice, "Today I will take it by force and plunder, and I will fulfill my wish!" The humiliation that this man had just caused him will all be returned to his wife after nightfall!
Shi Que's breath hitched, her willow-leaf eyes narrowed slightly, and she gripped the sword in her hand even tighter.
It seems a fierce battle is inevitable tonight!
She didn't care if she were surrounded and killed; what worried her was the girl's safety. She would kill all the men who harbored lustful thoughts towards the girl! But there were still more than ten days of journey ahead. Who would protect the girl and help her continue on her way?
Shi Que was filled with worries, her chaotic mind unable to come up with a good solution.
In the blink of an eye, the door in the middle was slowly pushed open, and a girl whose face was completely covered by a veil was seen leaning unsteadily against the door frame.
The young master swallowed hard, speechless.
Those delicate, jade-like hands resting on the elmwood lattice fan were as white as snow and as smooth as jade, truly tempting. Looking further down, her wasp waist was so slender it could be encircled with one hand, while her bust was proudly full and rounded, inspiring endless fantasies with every movement.
"What happened?"
Tianyun clutched her aching abdomen, her lips pressed together until they turned white, her clenched teeth chattering slightly from the pain.
She was asking about Shi Que.
The tense atmosphere was clearly caused by the fact that the caravan leader had displeased Shi Que, which had led her to harbor murderous intent.
Shi Que was too ashamed to speak, unwilling to reveal the young master's filthy words and upset the girl, so she could only remain silent, her eyes growing colder.
The young master was a shameless rogue with a skin as thick as a city wall, completely lacking any sense of propriety. Now, seeing the beauty inquiring, he put on a fake smile and said, "I wanted to make a deal with your husband, but I didn't expect him to be so furious that he even drew his sword against me. I am truly heartbroken."
He swung the mutton-fat jade pendant tied to his leather belt and said with a very annoying smile, "My men are all here now. If you know what's good for you, I don't necessarily want to take your husband's life."
What do you want?
Tianyun felt dizzy, and beads of cold sweat seeped from Jiexue's forehead; her weak voice was barely audible.
Although there was a veil separating them, Shi Que sensed something was wrong in her tone, so she quickly sheathed her sword and went to her side to help her up. "Where are you feeling unwell, young lady?"
Shi Que's anxiety surfaced, and her deliberately lowered voice reached Tian Yun's ears, bringing her back to her senses. She shook her head, forcing herself to stay awake.
The current situation is not optimistic. She cannot afford to lose her composure and leave Shi Que to face it alone!
The couple acted very intimately, and the young master's eyes flashed with a strange light, but he only thought they were putting on an act to quell the storm.
Impatient for a while, he gave a cold, mocking smile and said, "Stop pretending in front of me. If you can't please me tonight, your husband probably won't live to see tomorrow's sun!"
Upon hearing this, the two burly men guarding the front of him took out short knives from their waists and approached Shi Que.
As soon as Xiao Ziwu pushed open the door, he heard a familiar, soft voice.
"Please, sir, have mercy. It is my honor to have your favor, but there are too many people here and too much gossip..." The veiled girl, seemingly embarrassed and timid, paused for a moment before biting her lip and softly uttering, "I hope you can speak with me privately so that I can apologize to you alone."
Despite the intense pain, Tianyun slowly finished speaking. Her fingers, which were tightly pressed against her abdomen, subtly reached towards the tapestry. When she pulled them out, some fine powder was hidden under her fingernails.
"No, the girl can't go!" The hoarse voice was tinged with sobs.
Shi Que was so anxious that his vision blurred. He blamed himself for his rashness, which had put the girl in such a dangerous situation. Now, going forward was a dead end, and retreating was also a dead end.
I deserve to die!
Tianyun held her breath nervously, fearing that he might notice something amiss and refuse to agree. This was the only option left.
To catch the thief, first catch the king.
Only by holding the emperor hostage can one command the feudal lords.
That young master is blinded by lust, so he probably won't refuse her request to be alone with him to apologize.
Fortunately, she had anticipated the many dangers on this journey when she set out, and had prepared extra sleeping pills and poisons. She would have to use a trick to drug them first, and then use that to threaten the caravan members to let them leave.
But this plan is extremely dangerous, no less so than sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth!
She was in excruciating abdominal pain and her strength was much less than usual, so she didn't know if she could succeed.
But we have to take a gamble...
Tianyun composed himself, tightened his grip on Shi Que's arm, and gently comforted her, "Don't cry."
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