Section 5, After you have taken me, please let me go

Han Xue hurriedly hid half a piece of jade. Xiao Buyi walked in gracefully, carrying a basket in his hand, and smiled, "It seems that you and I are in luck; there is still food in the kitchen down the mountain"

Han Xue lightly tied her gauzy skirt, not having taken it off, revealing a glimpse of her jade-like skin at the chest. Although Xiao Buyi's eyes did not pop out, he could not divert his gaze.

Xiao Buyi felt a tremor in his heart, realizing that those were Han Xue's tears. He could not understand why she was crying; if she felt wronged, why would she take the initiative to wash a man's feet?

The food at the counterfeit establishment actually looks quite good

Submerging her feet in the water was already quite pleasant, and when Han Xue gently relaxed her delicate wrist and attentively began to wash Xiao Buyi's feet, he felt so comfortable that he nearly fainted

Xiao Buyi reached out to lift the cloth covering the basket, and a fragrant aroma wafted towards him. Han Xue momentarily forgot about escaping, and her fingers involuntarily twitched with desire.

Xiao Buyi feigned sleep, but in his heart, he felt quite uncomfortable. Aside from pigs, very few could fall asleep this quickly. He admitted that he had indeed wanted to possess Han Xue just now. He was not Liu Xia Hui, but at the very least, he was still a person; he would not take advantage of others' misfortunes

Han Xue felt anxious, as she originally thought that the first thing Xiao Buyi would do upon entering was to eagerly possess her

Xiao Buyi was somewhat unaccustomed to this; he had certainly had foot baths before, but having such a beautiful woman and a *picture* book person wash his feet still left him feeling pleasantly surprised.

Although ancient times were inconvenient, they still had their advantages. Xiao Buyi sighed inwardly, reflecting on how he used to be busy and rushed, running around everywhere, never imagining that life could also have moments of tranquility

He is clearly not that kind of person

However, she did not expect that Xiao Buyi would reject her and not take the opportunity to possess her. This made her feel a complex emotion towards Xiao Buyi for the first time. He appeared not only as a man but also as a true man

Xiao Buyi did not know whether all women in this era were like this, but he felt that the delicate hands and feet were smooth and tender, though lacking any massage or refreshing sensation, it was still indescribably wonderful

Xiao Buyi had never anticipated that the progress between the two would be so swift. According to his thoughts, Han Xue would mostly be resistant, at best acquiescing reluctantly. He did not expect that ancient women would be so direct, generous, and efficient.

Seeing the look in Xiao Buyi's eyes, Han Xue gritted her teeth and knelt down, grasping her skirt.

Xiao Buyi? Han Xue did not understand the deeper meaning of Xiao Buyi, murmuring it a few times while silently eating meat

Oh. "Xiao Buyi replied, somewhat dazed. Looking at Han Xue's tear-streaked face, Xiao Buyi felt a pang of compassion in his heart. He got up and walked to the bedside, lying down, and said, 'We are all tired, let's sleep.'

However, the strategy of using a picture book can also be considered a desperate measure. No one can say for certain whether Xiao Buyi will keep his promise, or whether Han Xue will become even more unwilling to let her go after their brief encounter. Nevertheless, she has no other options left.

Unable to resist the urge to look out the window, Han Xue's gaze softened considerably. Although this person does not appear to be a good man, at least he still resembles a man.

I only ask that after Lord Xiao takes me, he lets me go; otherwise, I will never submit, even if it costs me my life. Han Xue stated resolutely, without any hesitation.

Why? Xiao Buyi is completely confused

Feeling Han Xue's confusion and hesitation, with narrowed eyes he watched her curled up in the corner, weakly sitting on the mat. Xiao Buyi sighed inwardly, having already made up his mind.

Only seeing his fierce charge and the boldness of his longbow pointing, Han Xue never imagined that this person, without his bow and arrows, would appear as a cultured and gentle scholar

Making love is simply doing what one loves to do. If one party endures pain, they might feel that it is no different from being violated.

She knew that her fate was already determined, and did not expect that Xiao Buyi would not be anxious; instead, he pushed the door open and went out. Although this made her even more uneasy, it allowed her to temporarily set aside her worries

Seeing Han Xue's tears, he had already softened a bit. She used her body to exchange for her freedom. Regardless, this could no longer be ignored by him. However, if he simply let her go, what would the people in the mountain stronghold say? Would they think he had gone mad?

Without waiting for her to ask, Xiao Buyi had already cut off another piece of meat and handed it over, "Take your time eating, no need to rush"

As she closed the window and sat down, Han Xue took out half a piece of jade from her bosom, staring blankly at it. With her eyes closed, tears like pearls fell down her white jade-like cheeks

Huo Ran turned his head and discovered that the bed was already empty. Xiao Buyi had vanished without a trace. Han Xue looked at the quilt covering her and couldn't help but feel uncertain. Reflecting on everything Xiao Buyi had done, she was overwhelmed with mixed emotions and became lost in thought.

Her day was tumultuous, escaping from the tiger's mouth only to enter the wolf's den, and she hadn't even had a bite to eat, leaving her extremely hungry. She was captured and taken to a stronghold, too afraid to venture outside, forced to anxiously await an unpredictable fate. Everyone around her had different faces, yet all bore the same ferocity, except for the person in front of her, who seemed to provide her with a slight sense of reassurance

"Sir?" Xiao Buyi was taken aback for a moment, "They all call me Xiao Buyi, or the young master."

Han Xue stood there in a daze, unable to comprehend the meaning behind Xiao Buyi's words

After Han Xue ate two pieces of meat, she declined Xiao Buyi's kind offer and simply sat on the mat beside him, waiting for him to finish eating. Once he was done, she took the initiative to get up and clear away the leftovers.

When Han Xue lifted her head, there were no tears left on her face or in the picture book. After going out to pour some water, Han Xue lowered her voice and said, "Xiao Ye, shall we take a break?"

His sleep does not carry any other meaning; as soon as he fell asleep, the sound of snoring had already begun.

After a night of silence, Han Xue felt the sunlight streaming through the window onto her body. Slowly, she opened her eyes, only to discover that she had been covered with a layer of quilt at some unknown time, which startled her.

According to her thoughts, it is absolutely impossible to walk out of this mountain stronghold unscathed. In that case, the alternative approach is to use her own body as a bargaining chip to persuade this young master to release her

Xiao Buyi pulled a short knife from his boot and took a roasted wild boar's front leg from the basket, which surprisingly still emitted steam and was infused with a rich aroma

Xiao Buyi thought to himself that ancient women seemed to be much more diligent than the women of his own time. After Han Xue finished tidying up the dishes, she saw Xiao Buyi had taken off his boots, and her heart trembled. She got up, brought in a basin of water, placed it at Xiao Buyi's feet, bent down, and in a low voice said, "Young master, after a long day, I am here to assist you with your bath"

Xiao Buyi's newly ignited enthusiasm was instantly extinguished, unable to comprehend the meaning of this woman

Both remained silent. Xiao Buyi gazed at Han Xue's profile, feeling overwhelmed by her beauty, which was captivating and delightful, yet she did not eat much.

The fragrance of daughters wafted to his nose, and with a gentle sigh, Xiao Buyi felt that life was thus, with no other desires. He also felt somewhat lacking in ambition; shaking his head, he opened his eyes and suddenly noticed two drops of water falling, creating unnoticed ripples in the basin.

Han Xue felt a warmth in her heart and suddenly remembered something, "I still do not know the elder's name."

She did not wait too long; as soon as the door made a sound, Xiao Buyi pushed the door open and walked in again

Then shall we take a break? Xiao Buyi instead appeared somewhat hesitant

Han Xue felt somewhat moved; she had always encountered men who were loud and irritable. It was rare to meet someone as attentive and considerate as Xiao Buyi. After taking the salt dish and the pieces of meat, she took a few bites and found it surprisingly delicious, leaving a lingering taste in her mouth. Han Xue was also quite hungry, and in an instant, a piece of meat was completely devoured.

"Because my kin are waiting for me to save them." Tears streamed down Han Xue's face, "Master Xiao, I beg you to have mercy on me. After you take me, please let me go."

By the time she opened her eyes, Han Xue already wore a resolute expression on her face, murmuring to herself: "No matter what, I must escape from here"

Xiao Buyi was taken aback, "What are you doing?"

He reached out and cut off a piece of meat, handing it to Han Xue. He then took a salt dish from the basket and passed it to her, saying, "It tastes better with a little salt"

"I ask for Master Xiao's assistance." Han Xue lightly bit her lip, but anyone could see her determination