“Madam, I remember there’s an inn ahead. We’ll have a meal there later and continue our journey tomorrow. Don’t worry, as long as we set off early in the morning, we’ll definitely be able to find an inn to stay in the night.”
They could set off earlier so that the lady could get a good rest at night. Otherwise, if she slept in the carriage every day, she would definitely be angry, and he didn't want her to run away before he even got her to the border.
An Shuyi ignored him, took out a washbasin from the warehouse, filled it with water and started washing up. Finally, she tied all her hair up to make sure she wouldn't get too hot.
Seeing that she didn't answer, Xiao Yubai didn't care at all. He brought her a basin and fetched things for her, just like a maid.
"It would be best if it were as you said, otherwise if you're locked up there, it's better not to go." It would be a loss if you ended up making things difficult for him instead of causing him trouble.
"Don't worry, Madam. It was just that I didn't think things through enough. Next time, I'll buy a few maids to serve you."
"No need for that. You've been serving me very well. I don't trust maids, but I trust you completely. Besides, you're very obedient."
Xiao Yubai's lips curled up, "As long as you like it, Madam, I will be your maid from now on, and I promise to be at your beck and call. Moreover, I will only listen to you."
An Shuyi nodded, took out some fruit, a fruit knife, and a fruit plate from the warehouse, and said, "Since you're so kind, then peel some fruit for me first, and then cut it up."
It just so happens that she didn't have any fruit cut up; it would be much better if he peeled it himself, at least he wouldn't have to lift a finger.
"Okay, I'll peel it for you, madam." He then picked up a small knife and began peeling the fruit. Fortunately, he was used to using knives and did a good job.
An Shuyi was eating a meat pie when she saw him finish shaving one. She said, "Put it on the plate and move on to the next one. By the way, the guards outside haven't eaten yet, have they? Get them two steamed buns so they don't go hungry. After all, we still need them to drive the carriage."
The steamed buns they bought yesterday are still in the carriage. Although she has some in her warehouse, she can use them freely in front of Xiao Yubai, but she won't let the guards see them.
Xiao Yubai nodded and picked up a bundle from the side. Inside were candied fruit and steamed buns, but since the madam wouldn't eat them, he could only give them to the guards.
He handed the bundle to the guard and continued peeling the fruit. After peeling and washing it, he cut it into small pieces. "Is this alright, Madam?"
"Okay, not bad at all. You'll be in charge of this job from now on." After saying that, she took out a few meat pies and handed them to him before starting to eat fruit.
"Madam, may I have something to eat?"
"Eat, I didn't tell you not to eat." It made it sound like she was mistreating him, but she was actually very good to the maids. She took two apples out of the storeroom and told him to give them to the guards, while she gave him the ones on the plate.
In the afternoon, they finally found an inn, but there was no one inside. Xiao Yubai booked two rooms, told his guards to feed the horses, and then carried his large bundle upstairs.
An Shuyi ignored him when he came in, took a quilt from the storeroom, spread it on the bed, and then lay down on it, saying, "Don't disturb me."
Xiao Yubai nodded, and then watched her close her eyes to sleep. He had no choice but to close the door and lie down on the table to sleep as well.
"Madam, it's getting dark. It's time to get up and have dinner." I didn't expect Madam to be such a heavy sleeper; she slept for more than an hour.
"You eat it yourself, I'm not hungry."
"You've only eaten two meat pies all day, how could you not be hungry? At least get up and eat something, or I can take it to your room and you can eat it there, okay?"
"Shut up!"
"Madam, I..."
An Shuyi suddenly sat up in bed, saw him standing by the bed, reached out and pinched his waist hard, "I said I wasn't going to eat, you're so annoying."
"Ouch, Madam, it hurts! Let go!" Only after she let go did he lift his clothes, look at the flesh that had turned blue, and rub it. "Madam, you hit me so hard."
This pinch hurts more than a knife cut. I didn't know a woman's pinch could hurt so much. No wonder I've seen men scream so hard when women pinched them before. It really hurts.
"You never learn! I told you to eat by yourself, but you wouldn't listen. Bring me water, I need to wash up." He's been so noisy that I can't even sleep now.
Xiao Yubai had no choice but to bring her the water, which he had asked the waiter to bring up, and she hadn't used it yet.
An Shuyi got out of bed, straightened her clothes, and then started washing up. "Let's go downstairs for dinner." As soon as she reached the stairwell, she found that there were quite a few people in the inn. It seemed that no one was there during the day, and they had come here because it was dark.
The two found an empty seat, ordered a few dishes, and sat there to wait. Fortunately, although the inn was crowded, the food came out quickly.
"Madam, please try it and see if it's good. I've been here a few times, and it's quite good," Xiao Yubai said, placing a piece of food on her plate.
An Shuyi picked up her chopsticks, took a small bite, and put it in her mouth. The taste was so-so, but not bad either. "Okay, you eat it. Don't give me any more."
"Please eat, my lady. If you can't finish, I'll eat some more." He didn't mind that it was leftovers; on the contrary, he thought the food his lady had eaten tasted even better.
bang
Suddenly, the inn's door was kicked open and the person flew straight inside.
Hearing the commotion, Xiao Yubai picked her up and moved away. He turned to look at the people who came in. It was a group of burly men, the bandits from the hill in front. It seemed that the last lesson was not enough, and they came to rob passersby again.
"Looks like there are quite a few people here today. I can make a good profit. All of you, squat together and hand over your silver, and I might spare your lives. If you don't want to, then you can all die." The burly man in the lead said, slamming his hammer hard on the ground.
"Sir, you've come twice this month. Could you please come again next time? Please let these guests go; they're just passing through and have no money," the innkeeper hurriedly said from behind the counter.
"Get out of here!" The bandit leader shoved him aside. "If you let them go, what will you eat? Will you starve?"
A henchman pointed at An Shuyi and said, "Boss, there's a beauty over there. Let's grab her and bring her back for the brothers to enjoy."
The bandit leader looked at the person his underling had mentioned, and his eyes lit up when he saw her. "Beautiful, so beautiful! I've never seen anyone so beautiful before, and with such charm."
"Brother, this beauty is mine..."
Snap
"Get out of my way, old man! You dare to defile such a beauty? Don't you even know what kind of person she is? Men, take that little beauty back to the stronghold. Be careful not to hurt her," said the bandit leader.
An Shuyi got out of Xiao Yubai's arms. "Cut off his hands and feet, and gouge out his eyes. I don't like that."
"Yes, Madam." Xiao Yubai flew forward, blocking the approaching bandits. He snatched the knife and killed them one by one, especially the henchman, whose head he cut off.
The guests in the room were so frightened by what they saw that they hid in a corner, leaving only An Shuyi standing by the stairs, showing no fear whatsoever, which made everyone stare at her.
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