Chapter 8, Rescue

Jun Ke felt that the voice was somewhat familiar. Suddenly, her body trembled and was set down. Several trusted aides of the Zhou residence discovered that there were intruders and, in panic, put her down and assumed a defensive posture. Jun Ke quietly opened her eyes and saw that a hole had appeared in the ground, which must be the escape tunnel mentioned earlier. By the hole, with their backs to her, stood several people. The one closest to her wore a light crimson robe, embroidered with exquisite patterns resembling the waves of the sea. The hem of the robe slightly revealed the heel of black, thin-soled boots, which were edged with a line of gold.

At this moment, she has recognized that this is indeed the young man from that night, yet she does not understand why he has suddenly appeared now. Fortunately, in any case, this person should not have any ill intentions

He calmly reached out to take her hand and smiled, saying, "It is best that you are not dizzy; come with me."

It is none other than the modified Mrs. Zhou

With a series of loud bangs, the guards of the Zhou residence exclaimed in shock and retreated. The young man had already picked up the red scarf that had been discarded earlier, first covering Jun Ke's face with it, and then lifting her up, smiling as he said: "I have come to take my person; what does it have to do with you?"

"So noisy." The young man waved his hand

The young man over there, along with his subordinates, has already engaged in a fierce battle with the guards of the Zhou residence. In the cramped kitchen, the two sides are locked in combat, with smoke and dust swirling around, and fragments of benches and tables flying through the air. Meanwhile, the young man remains undisturbed, focused solely on her, as if she were a rare treasure. He gently reaches out to touch her face, but withdraws his fingers immediately, as if recalling something, and chuckles lightly, saying: "You mustn't, or when you wake up, you might get angry with me."

She faced him, her dark eyes flashing with a hint of golden light. The moment the young man met her gaze, his brows raised slightly, and a faint smile appeared.

Jun Ke raised her eyebrows, showing no mercy for the lives of those few individuals. She only thought that this young man was also mistaken, taking her for Miss Zhou, believing that this group of guards was there to rescue the young lady.

Jun Ke stared intently, devoid of compassion. It was this group of people who conspired to bring about her demise. Although the scene was tragic at this moment, had it not been for her pair of penetrating eyes, she would have been just another one among them.

Jun Ke's eyes darted rapidly, her thoughts entirely absent from the young man. After a short while, there were several loud thuds, as if someone had fallen, followed by a boisterous voice saying: "Master, several individuals have been captured, please give your orders."

He seems to be smiling, not taking it seriously, and casually says: "Alright, your dog"

He picked up Junke and felt as if she were weightless, unable to help but feel a sense of pity in his heart. He gently caressed Junke's face and softly laughed, saying, "It seems my fiancée has become a bit pale lately..."

Jun Ke gazed into his eyes, thinking to herself that she had almost been dazzled by him as well

In the chaotic world, the grandeur of the aristocracy is extinguished

The Zhou residence, which had once bestowed her with kindness, now brought her endless chill, while the stranger offered her care and warmth

After only a few steps, the young man suddenly pulled her to take cover behind a tree. Soon after, a group of soldiers carrying torches passed by. The army of the King of Hebei had already stormed into the inner courtyard. In an instant, the inner courtyard was brightly lit, and a wave of desperate cries erupted.

"Let’s go," the young man instructed, holding Jun Ke as he prepared to descend into the underground passage.

The young man covered her face to avoid attracting trouble from others. At that moment, Jun Ke suddenly reached out to pull the veil, startling him into a moment of shock, and he asked, "Aren't you dizzy?"

Nonsense. The young man smiled and turned his head

The young man smiled, released his hand, and he and Jun Ke concealed themselves as they made their way to the vicinity of Madam Zhou's courtyard. Inside Madam Zhou's courtyard, the maids were in a state of panic, running about in all directions, being incessantly driven away by the spears of the army of the King of Jibei. Jun Ke quietly circled around to the back door of the courtyard, planning to wait until the army of the King of Jibei had taken the people away before entering. Unexpectedly, just as he peeked out from the edge of the bamboo forest behind the courtyard, he collided head-on with a maid carrying a bundle.

Jun Ke was only familiar with her own courtyard, having visited Madam Zhou's courtyard only once. She always felt that if the items were still around, they must be with Madam Zhou. At this moment, the Zhou residence was in chaos, and finally unguarded, making it the perfect opportunity to take the items and leave

Jun Ke nearly burst out laughing, quickly stifling it, and silently praised: Delightful

Suddenly, everything went dark, followed by a warmth as a gentle hand covered my eyes. It was him beside me, and then a soft voice whispered in my ear: "Don't look, don't be afraid"

The young man slightly raised his eyebrows; although they were not particularly thick, they were exceptionally elegant. The tips of his brows slanted out from his dark hair, resting above his shimmering eyes. The scenery here is naturally clear and beautiful.

Who are you, and what brings you here? My brothers believe they have not offended you. If you have any needs, please feel free to... Some were intimidated by the other party's actions, thinking they were opportunistic bandits taking advantage of the troubles at the Zhou residence, and thus softened their tone, attempting to appease.

Jun Ke did not pay much attention, casually helping her up. The old woman looked up in panic, and in that instant, a flicker appeared in Jun Ke's eyes

Upon opening her eyes, she was greatly disappointed, thinking she would be able to see who the other person was. However, this fellow had wrapped a mask around his face in a crooked manner. She could only discern his outline through her vision, and with the mask obscuring his features, it became even more difficult to capture his appearance. She could only vaguely sense that his eyes were sharp and bright, like the depths of a vast ocean or the brilliance of a sky filled with clouds at sunset, radiant and dazzling, beyond comprehension.

In the moment he smiled, his gaze flowed like layers of starlight and smoke, causing the half-rolled haze and the half-cold moonlit sky to seem as if it dispersed like clouds and opened up the moon due to that smile

Jun Ke blinked his eyes, and in an instant, a warm current surged within his heart. He thought she was Miss Zhou and, fearing that she would be saddened by the tragic scene of this family being destroyed, he kindly wished to shield her from witnessing it

"What I do not want, no one can force me to accept." The youth interrupted him, saying, "What I desire, I care not if it involves murder or arson."

This person's overall attire embodies a subtle luxury that does not flaunt itself, perfectly complementing his voice

Flames flickered like blades, cold guns in iron armor, doors kicked open and windows drawn back, a woman on the ground with disheveled hair, old women fleeing with burdens scattered everywhere, and in the torches danced faces filled with panic.

The person behind the young man frowned, thinking that this girl was quite oblivious. It was already a tremendous stroke of luck for her that the master was not afraid of the trouble to save her life, yet she still wanted to find her dog

As he spoke, he took her hand and, amidst the increasingly approaching clamor of the outer courtyard, asked her: "Where should we look? Are there any markers? Where do dogs often like to go?"

It is unfortunate that the Zhou couple's crimes are unforgivable; even if he were to save her, he would still be taking a risk.

She raised her hand and tore off the masked red scarf

A voice responded, footsteps moved, and from Jun Ke's perspective, only the fleeting shadow of a robe was seen flashing by. With a sharp crack, Cui Mo let out a piercing scream, and several small white and red objects splattered, bouncing a few times on the ground before landing beside Jun Ke

"Master." That rough voice hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Do you really intend to save the young lady of the Zhou family? The Zhou family..."

Jun Ke smiled slightly, summoning the little chicken; a single whistle was sufficient. However, she still hoped that these people would protect her while she sought her luggage. Without further explanation, she pulled him along, and the guards had no choice but to follow.

Jun Ke gently pulled down his hand and said in his ear, "How can you find my dog if you don't look? I'm not afraid, so don't worry"

Oh, it's fine, just touch as you please. As long as you are happy touching, you can take me away.

Jun Ke quietly opened her eyes behind the masked red scarf

We will take the underground route," the young man instructed, "otherwise, if we run into... it won't be a pretty sight.

Her long eyelashes brushed against the boy's palm, and he felt a slight itch. He imagined that beneath his hand, those innocent eyes must be blinking away. For some reason, his mood improved, but after the joy, he felt a sense of pity—surely this upheaval today must have had a significant impact on her

"Who are you!" Cui Mo saw that the other party had actually emerged from the tunnel of the Zhou residence, and her heart suddenly sank. She forced herself to maintain her composure and shouted sternly, "How dare you trespass into the Zhou residence..."

Jun Ke's fingers curled delicately in his palm, a gesture of trust yet tinged with a hint of unease, softly saying: "My dog ... ... "

Jun Ke felt a surge of anxiety; the little chicken had not yet returned! Moreover, her luggage was still there. After today, the Zhou residence would surely be sealed, making it difficult to return and retrieve it later

What are these scoundrels taking their lady to do? In Jiyang City, not only the surnamed Zhou, but even those with the surnames Ji and Kuang cannot escape. Fortunately, I arrived in time. The young man tightened his hold on Junke, his tone calm yet imbued with an air of authority over life and death. These are indeed the damned, knock them unconscious and throw them out; soon, Wang Jun will naturally take them to the guillotine.

He still has that half-commanding tone that is not annoying, with soft palms and calluses forming gently at the base of his thumb, that slightly worn sensation paradoxically brings a sense of reassurance.

Jun Ke glanced at the bloodied teeth

The person's voice was clear and bright, with a slight huskiness typical of a young man's voice changing during adolescence. However, it was not unpleasant like others; rather, it added a touch of mature and deep charm, making it quite pleasant to the ears

This is still just a shadow seen through a veil; if these eyes were to meet face to face, how magnificent would they be?