Everyone lowered their heads, keeping their eyes down and not daring to look any longer.
Chu Changning was encircled from behind by him, her heart trembling as she looked at Lu Jing, who was kneeling on the ground and had been captured, without responding to his words.
Yan Beimo didn't care. He opened the breech, stuffed in the gunpowder, snapped the breech shut, and handed the musket to her.
"do what?"
Yan Beimo took her hand from behind and whispered something in her ear with a laugh.
"How will your husband teach you to kill?"
Lu Jing was terrified by his sudden change of heart. On the surface, he was a refined and gentle scion of a noble family, but in reality, he was so ruthless and heartless.
He was truly foolish to try and negotiate with a tiger.
"Lord Yan, we can talk this over."
Before he could finish speaking, the cold muzzle of a musket was pressed against his head.
Chu Changning had no grudge against Lu Jing and had no intention of killing him.
She looked away, "It's too bloody. I'm pregnant, and I can't let the baby see such a bloody scene."
Yan Beimo smiled faintly, "It's alright, just watch, they were born with it."
"---"
Chu Changning felt a surge of anger rising within him as he was forced to kill.
She tried to pull her hand away, but he held it tightly.
"obedient."
He kissed her softly in the ear.
Chu Changning was furious. He was cruel and heartless, and he wanted to drag her down with him.
Not wanting to bear the unfounded guilt of such a killing, she fell backward and fainted in his arms.
Then came a loud bang, and blood gushed out, staining the ground red.
Yan Beimo glanced at the person who had fallen into his arms, threw the musket onto the table behind him, and picked her up horizontally.
Nighthawk wisely ordered his men to carry the body away and clean up the bloodstains on the ground.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Zhong Yuan behind him asked him a question.
"My lord, should we send Lu Yuan away with the troops outside the city now?"
Yan Beimo carried the person and slowly walked out.
"Let Lu Yuan lead his troops back to Jiangdong, open the city gates and surrender. Tell him that I will let Yan Rongli stay in Jiangdong, and he will know what to do."
"yes."
The night in Yandu was cold, with the north wind howling fiercely.
Chu Changning was carried in his arms and led into the main house. A strong sense of oppression came from above, and goosebumps involuntarily rose on her back.
"Not pretending to be dead anymore?"
Yan Beimo looked down at her.
Chu Changning ignored him and pretended to faint with her eyes closed.
He sneered and deliberately loosened his grip.
The feeling of being lifted into the air suddenly overwhelmed her. She was slightly startled and instinctively hooked her arms around his neck, pulling him upwards.
Their eyes met in mid-air, a faint awkwardness filling the air.
Chu Changning bit her lip and teased him, her eyes, seemingly veiled in mist, were captivatingly moist.
"I have no grudge against that person. I don't like killing. You forced me to pretend to faint."
"But the way you hold the musket is like a pro."
He chuckled softly, his eyes revealing an inscrutable expression.
Chu Changning lowered his head.
"You taught me by holding my hand."
To stop him from nagging, she continued.
"Furthermore, I need to avoid this kind of thing to accumulate good fortune for my child."
Yan Beimo didn't say anything more, hugged her tightly, and strode out.
"I don't believe in gods or Buddhas, and my wife doesn't need them either."
Jiangdong was in chaos, with wars breaking out everywhere. The news that Lu Yuan surrendered the city with Lu Jing's head on his head instantly shocked the entire country.
Yan Beimo ordered Yan Rong to take over all affairs in Jiangdong and then left Yandu.
Chu Changning followed him on the boat north to the capital, and felt nauseous from time to time.
The accompanying doctor examined her and said it was morning sickness, a normal phenomenon that could only be managed gradually.
"Madam, goat milk and yam soup, just made in the kitchen."
Shuangyue looked at Chu Changning, who was pale and unwell, and set out a meal.
Chu Changning was almost driven crazy by the baby in her belly. Ever since she got on the ship, she had been feeling nauseous, listless, and weak.
"This is honey porridge. The doctor said it can relieve your discomfort."
The sweet rice porridge is made with green rice, a tribute from foreign lands. It is pale green like jade, and tastes sweet and delicious, making it irresistible.
Chu Changning sat down and ate a bowl, feeling much more comfortable in his stomach.
"My lord."
Shuangyue saw the man walking in against the light and bowed.
Yan Beimo took off his cloak and slowly walked over to sit down.
Are you feeling any better?
Chu Changning was furious when he saw the culprit, but he didn't dare to vent his anger on him, which made him feel uncomfortable.
She ate from her golden cup, ignoring him.
Yan Beimo raised an eyebrow and glanced at her sideways.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Chu Changning lowered her eyes and said, "I feel terrible and don't want to talk."
Upon hearing this, Yan Beimo glanced at the servants behind him, and the maids tactfully bowed and withdrew.
Once everyone left, the room became empty.
Yan Beimo reached out and wrapped his arms around her slender waist, then lifted her up onto his lap.
Chu Changning was startled by his sudden action and subconsciously took a step back.
This action displeased him, and he gave her a cold look.
She awkwardly brushed a stray hair behind her ear and said dismissively, "I was startled."
Spending every night with this madman who kills without hesitation, I'm really afraid of having a little madman just like him.
"You'll be scared?"
His cold hand gently lifted her chin. Although he was saying it with a smile, it sent chills down the spine of anyone who saw it.
Chu Changning was inwardly angry at his unpredictable temper, but outwardly she acted coquettishly, hooking her arms around his neck and saying aggrievedly.
"Since having a child, I've become slow to react, and you're still yelling at me."
Yan Beimo remained unmoved and scolded her while holding her.
"That's all you know how to do."
"---"
Just then, the sound of a night hawk came from outside, saying that a general from the capital had arrived.
Chu Changning didn't want to coax him, so she pushed him away.
"Go quickly."
Yan Beimo ignored her, lifted her chin, and sealed her lips with his.
The slightly cool tip of my tongue explored and lingered in my mouth.
Warm breath surrounded them, and his arms around her waist tightened.
Chu Changning was forced to endure it, her eyes reddening and her voice choked with sobs.
"Be proactive."
He slapped her on the buttocks, pinning her against the armchair.
Chu Changning's clothes were disheveled, but her eyes were filled with spring-like passion. She tilted her snow-white neck back and kissed his Adam's apple.
The night hawk outside had been waiting, and someone came to urge him, but he dared not knock on the door again.
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, he finally saw the person come out and hurriedly followed.
Inside the room, Chu Changning straightened up, cursing him as a lecher, while putting on her clothes.
The warship was huge and had everything, but she felt stifled after staying in the cabin for so long, so she put on her white fox fur coat and went out of the cabin.
A cool breeze gently caressed her face as she stood at the bow of the boat, a sense of worry rising in her heart.
Taozhi hasn't contacted her yet. Could something have happened to her?
More than a dozen warships were scattered across the river, creating a magnificent spectacle.
She watched for a while, then felt uncomfortable from the wind and was about to go back when suddenly, the water surface exploded with a bang, and a man in black leaped up from the bottom of the water and lifted her up.
She was startled and drew her knife, but then she heard...
"Princess, don't be afraid, it's your subordinate."
The soldiers on the ship also witnessed this scene, were greatly alarmed, and immediately shouted.
"Guards! Guards! The lady has been kidnapped!"
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