Lu Yusheng quickly waved his hand: "Lord Shen, you are too kind. It is only right."
After saying that, she turned to Xiao Youzhi, whose expression was gloomy: "I will have to trouble Young Master Xiao to take care of my sister's safety."
He was already worried about Meng Zhao being alone in Huainan. Now that Xiao Youzhi had arrived with many elite guards, even though he disliked him, he had to admit that if they were really in danger, he could indeed protect Meng Zhao. So his words were sincere and not sarcastic.
Xiao Youzhi immediately understood, toned down his previous sharpness, and nodded solemnly: "That is certainly the case."
With everyone watching, the two couldn't say anything more. After a brief farewell, Shen Qinghe nimbly mounted his horse, giving Meng Zhao a deep look before leaving, as if trying to etch her image into his heart. Then, he spurred his horse and rode away with his attendants.
After Shen Qing and his group gradually disappeared, Meng Zhao slowly turned around. Lu Yusheng, with great tact, led everyone back into the courtyard. At this point, only the two of them remained at the courtyard entrance.
Meng Zhao was pondering how to break off her relationship with Xiao Youzhi when she saw him suddenly turn serious, step forward, and grab her chin.
"Ugh!" Caught off guard, Meng Zhao instinctively grabbed his wrist to try to break free, but Xiao Youzhi's strength was astonishing, holding her so tightly that she couldn't move or even utter a single word.
Xiao Youzhi stared intently at her, his gaze suddenly darkening when it landed on her swollen lips. He pulled out a handkerchief from his bosom and fiercely wiped her lips until the glaring crimson became even more intense, before finally releasing his grip.
Two bright red finger marks instantly appeared on Meng Zhao's cheek. His anger intensified, and he raised his hand to deliver a resounding slap!
"Xiao Youzhi! Are you crazy?" She touched her lips, which were sore from being wiped, her eyes almost spitting fire.
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