"I'll sleep in the carriage later; I can't sleep in a ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress)." It's not that she can't sleep, but she can't sleep well and feels particularly uncomfortable.
Xiao Yubai was helpless. Although there was no one around and no one would see her like this, and the guards wouldn't dare to look around, it still wouldn't be good to go out like this. "Madam, please forgive me." After saying that, he put her cloak and hood on, then picked her up and carried her outside.
An Shuyi saw herself being picked up and wanted to say something but couldn't. She was carried out and put into the carriage. She thought that he would put her down once she got into the carriage, but he didn't.
"Shouldn't you put me down?"
"Madam, it's dark now, and there's no oil lamp. Don't read the storybook; go to sleep." With such a beauty in his arms, there was no way he would let go.
"I can sleep by myself, so put me down right now, or you'll be sorry."
Xiao Yubai was glared at by her and had no choice but to put her down. "Don't be angry, Madam. I was just thinking that it's uncomfortable to sleep sitting up, so holding you won't affect your sleep."
This lady has a terrible temper, and he doesn't dare to offend her, for fear of making her angry and refusing to go to the border with him.
An Shuyi was put down and sat to the side. She took off her cloak, covered herself with it, and then lay down to sleep. She didn't get up until noon, and she did the same for the next two days.
She would read storybooks at night and sleep in the carriage during the day. Xiao Yubai wanted to persuade her, but she glared at him and didn't dare to say a word. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the border town ahead.
Once you reach the border town, it's not far from the city gates to the army's encampment. After a routine check at the city gates, the guards will drive the carriages into the city.
Looking at this border town, which wasn't very prosperous but had a lot of people, An Shuyi decided to stay here for the night. "Xiao Yubai, let's rest here tonight and go to your camp tomorrow."
We're not far from the camp now, so it's a good time to see how he manages the border town.
Xiao Yubai naturally agreed. He would fulfill any request she made. "Okay, let's find an inn to stay in first, and then I'll take you out to see the sights properly."
This is the border town he governs. Although it is not as prosperous as the capital, the people here live in peace and contentment, working at sunrise and resting at sunset. Although there are battles from time to time, the people in the town have long been used to it and have never been afraid.
"Okay, it's up to you." Anyway, now that we're on his turf, she can just cause trouble for him.
Following their master's instructions, the guards stopped the carriage in front of an inn, and then Xiao Yubai jumped down from the carriage.
"Sir, you're back." Before he could help An Shuyi down, a man beside him said. He was the owner of the inn.
"Xiao Lian, come out quickly, the master is back." Hearing his words, everyone turned to look at this side. When they saw the person standing by the carriage, they realized that the master had returned to the border, and they all hurriedly came over to pay their respects.
"Xiao Lian greets Your Excellency." A young woman came out of the inn and bowed.
Xiao Yubai nodded, then reached into the carriage. "Madam, you may get off the carriage now."
An Shuyi was sitting in the carriage, thinking he was going to talk to someone for a while, and was already preparing to get off the carriage herself. Unexpectedly, he helped her down first, lifted the curtain with his hand, put his hand in hers, and then helped her down the carriage.
The moment she appeared, a gasp of surprise and envious glances filled the air. She was simply too beautiful, even without elaborate clothing, makeup, or jewelry.
"Sir, who is she?" Suddenly, a questioning voice came from the side.
"Xiao Lian, how dare you speak to an adult like that? Hurry up and apologize to the adults." The innkeeper glared at his daughter.
Although I knew my daughter was tactless, I didn't expect her to be so stupid. She couldn't even read the room. Seeing how nervous the master was about this lady, she must be his wife. I had even thought of having my daughter become his concubine, since he didn't have any wives or concubines.
But now it seems that it was all wishful thinking. With such a wife, why would the master be interested in his daughter? Besides, his daughter is only pretty, not beautiful.
"No, sir, you won't be angry with me, right, sir?" Xiao Lian said, glancing shyly at Xiao Yubai.
An Shuyi looked at the woman and said slowly, "I don't like your eyes. If you look at me like that again, I'll have to gouge your eyes out."
"Xiao Yubai, I don't want to stay at this inn. Find me another one. Also, I want the candied hawthorns from over there. Go buy them."
"You vixen from who-knows-where, how dare you order the master around! You deserve to die! Master, this woman is so vicious, she wants to gouge out my eyes! Xiaolian is scared!" Xiaolian said, wiping her eyes with her delicate sleeve.
Xiao Yubai didn't want to pay attention to her and was about to buy candied hawthorns when he heard her insults. His eyes instantly turned sinister, and his guards were waiting for his orders.
But the next second, An Shuyi grabbed him, "I want to play by myself, you go buy candied hawthorns!" After saying that, she looked at the girl named Xiaolian, "You're really unlucky."
With so many people around, taking action would only damage Xiao Yubai's prestige, and it's not a good time to act. Get in the carriage and have the guards change to another inn.
The onlookers, seeing her being scolded, thought they were about to witness a major drama, but to their surprise, she simply got into the carriage, and their general obediently went to buy candied hawthorns before getting into the carriage and leaving.
The innkeeper, seeing his daughter still wanting to speak, quickly pulled her back. He wasn't stupid; he had naturally seen the general's gaze just now. The last time he had seen it was when soldiers in the city were harassing girls and were killed by the general with a single blow.
But now, he saw that look in her eyes again. If it weren't for that lady holding the general back, his daughter wouldn't be alive now. They couldn't stay here; they had to find another place.
"Father, why are you pulling me? Didn't you see the adults and that vixen..."
Snap
The innkeeper slapped her across the face and dragged her into the backyard of the inn. "You idiot, do you know that you offended someone with your words? That's the general's wife, how dare you insult her like that?"
The little girl touched her face and said nonchalantly, "Dad, it's just calling her a vixen, what's there to be afraid of? The adults didn't care, she must have come from that brothel. The adults are just looking for something new, they'll get tired of her after a while."
"Father, didn't you want me to marry the Master? I used to doubt his ability, but now that he has a woman, there's no problem. When I find an opportunity, I'll climb into the Master's bed, and then you'll be the Master's father-in-law. You can have anything you want."
Her father was just a coward, a vixen who had slept with countless men, yet the adults still treated him like a treasure.
Looking at his daughter, who was still indulging in wishful thinking, the boss was speechless for a moment. He couldn't find anything to say. She still couldn't distinguish the facts. She was useless. He was too lazy to lecture her anymore.
"We'll leave here tonight. You hurry up and pack your things. I'm going to find your mother and your brother." With that, she ran out of the inn.
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