After Lu Jingze's health improved slightly, he planned to set off for Xingzhou to recuperate.
The mild climate of Xingzhou is perfect for him to recuperate in peace.
However, the day before he was to set off, Wang Xiuxiu seized an opportunity.
Wang Xiuxiu stood outside Lu Jingze's door, took a deep breath, and pushed the door open to enter.
Lu Jingze was sitting by the window, holding a book in his hands. When he saw her come in, he slightly raised his eyes, his gaze calm and profound.
Wang Xiuxiu felt a little uneasy, but she still mustered up her courage and said, "Lord Lu, my injuries have almost healed, and it's time for me to leave."
To her surprise, Lu Jingze only pondered for a short while before nodding in agreement: "Okay, since you want to leave, I won't stop you."
This made Wang Xiuxiu feel guilty.
She had prepared a whole host of arguments to blackmail her for repaying a debt of gratitude, but she never even got a chance to speak.
They really overestimated themselves, worrying that the other party wouldn't let them leave. Lu Jingze might already be figuring out how to get rid of this troublesome person.
But this is good, it suits Wang Xiuxiu's wishes just the way it is.
She nodded slightly, thanked them, and then turned and left the room.
However, unbeknownst to her, Lu Jingze, ignoring the anxious attempts of his guards to stop him, insisted on getting down from the ground.
He stood silently in the shadows, his eyes deep and burning, intently following the blurry figure that was gradually receding into the distance.
Wang Xiuxiu's steps were light, and with each step she took, it seemed to land precisely on Lu Jingze's fragile heart, causing wave after wave of indescribable pain.
At this moment, Lu Jingze was overwhelmed by desire.
How he wished she would turn around even slightly, even just for a brief glance.
However, this heartless little girl never turned her head even once from beginning to end!
Lu Jingze clenched his fists so tightly that his fingernails dug deep into his palms, drawing out thin streams of blood.
He did his best to suppress the intense, surging impulse deep within him.
He couldn't; he knew all too well how much she wanted to leave.
If her wishes cannot be fulfilled, then even if you force her to stay, she will never willingly remain by your side in the future.
Finally, as time passed, the figure completely disappeared from Lu Jingze's sight.
He seemed to have lost all his strength, and slowly closed his eyes, trying to calm his turbulent heart.
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Lu Jingze's injuries were quite severe. Logically speaking, even with careful care and recuperation, it would take at least ten days to half a month for him to fully recover.
Therefore, as soon as the carriage arrived in the county town, Wang Xiuxiu immediately and quickly concealed herself.
After searching for a while, she finally found a carriage company. Without saying a word, Wang Xiuxiu boarded the carriage and headed straight for the neighboring county town.
Sitting in the carriage, Wang Xiuxiu gazed at the scenery rushing past the window, but a sense of unease lingered in her heart.
But for some reason, Wang Xiuxiu always felt that she had not truly escaped Lu Jingze's control.
"Your Highness, shall I help you back to rest?"
"No need, how is she...?"
"Miss Wang didn't stay in the county. Instead, she shook off our people and took a car to Huanghua Town next door."
Lu Jingze nodded slightly to indicate that he understood, and then instructed, "She is very vigilant. Replace her with some unfamiliar people and keep watch in a more distant place, so that she doesn't discover you."
Then, Lu Jingze asked, "How are the preparations for the other matter I assigned you coming along?"
"Your Highness, the person is already on the way and is expected to arrive in Xingzhou in two days."
"Okay, you can go now."
At this moment, Lu Jingze's gaze was deep, and a dangerous aura inexplicably emanated from him.
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After arriving in Huanghua Town, Wang Xiuxiu quickly found a suitable house to rent.
Although the house is not big, it has the advantage of being in a quiet location, not too far from the town center, which is convenient for shopping but not too noisy.
After tidying up briefly, Wang Xiuxiu decided to stay there for a while to avoid the limelight and think about what to do next.
Although Huanghua Town is not large, it has all kinds of entertainment and leisure facilities.
The streets were bustling with people, lined with teahouses, taverns, and theaters, and there was even a sizable brothel called "Chunxianglou".
Wang Xiuxiu was new to the place and full of curiosity about everything.
Once, when Wang Xiuxiu was out looking for a food shop, she happened to pass by that brothel.
It is currently the dead of winter, with biting winds that can freeze people's breath almost instantly.
Even in such cold weather, the brothel women still wore thin clothes, their breasts half-exposed, and leaned against the door to solicit customers.
They laughed and chatted, exuding charm and elegance, as if the bitter cold had no effect on them whatsoever.
When Wang Xiuxiu saw this scene, her eyes nearly popped out of her head in shock.
I had only ever heard of brothels before, but I had never seen one in person.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Sigh, if I had the chance, I'd really like to go in and see what this brothel is really like."
With this in mind, Wang Xiuxiu indeed went to the clothing store and enthusiastically selected and purchased a set of men's clothing for herself.
She changed her clothes, looked at herself in the bronze mirror again and again, and felt that she looked quite like a handsome young man, which made her feel proud.
She thought that since she was dressed as a man, it shouldn't hurt to go in and take a look.
But as he approached the brothel, his initial courage vanished like a deflated balloon.
She hesitated, standing at the doorway, unable to move forward.
The sounds of string and wind instruments drifted from the brothel, mixed with the laughter of men and women, making her blush.
"This place is a melting pot of all sorts of people, from all walks of life. If I rashly go in and my identity is exposed, wouldn't I be asking for trouble?"
Thinking of this, Wang Xiuxiu finally retreated timidly.
"Forget it, saving my life is the most important thing! I'll save that curiosity for later."
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On the other side, when Lu Jingze heard that Wang Xiuxiu was actually planning to visit a brothel dressed as a man, he was so angry that his nose almost crooked.
"That shameless brat is incredibly audacious! How dare she go to a place like that? She has no idea what she's getting herself into!"
However, just as he was getting angrier and angrier, for some reason, Wang Xiuxiu's past behavior suddenly resurfaced in his mind.
Although she was mischievous, she never overstepped the bounds;
Although bold, he knows how to keep his distance.
Thinking of this, the anger in his heart miraculously subsided, and he even unconsciously began to speak well of Wang Xiuxiu.
"Although this girl is audacious, she's not entirely without a plan. Fortunately, she gave up in the end, so I can barely forgive her," Lu Jingze thought to himself.
She's a bully at home, always picking on the weak and fearing the strong.
Even if they cause trouble, they know how to put on a pitiful and lovable appearance, making it impossible for anyone to have the heart to punish them.
In that instant, all those little things that Lu Jingze had deliberately ignored before flooded into his heart like a tidal wave.
He remembered her panic when they first met, her earnestness as she prepared medicine for him, and her sly smile when she tried to be clever in front of him.
Wang Xiuxiu was optimistic and carefree by nature and disliked rules and restrictions. He also knew that if he took her back to the capital, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble.
Even though he was fully aware of these potential problems, he was still unwilling, and could not possibly accept, her leaving him.
Looking back, it seems I've always made exceptions for her, lowering my standards and making concessions time and time again.
At that moment, Lu Jingze suddenly realized that Wang Xiuxiu had unknowingly occupied an irreplaceable place in his heart.
He always thought he was invulnerable when it came to emotions, but only now does he realize that he is even more sensitive than the average person.
Even the slightest perfunctory response from her would upset him, and her every smile and frown could stir up his emotions.
He murmured softly, "Wang Xiuxiu, what kind of curse did you cast on me?"
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