Chapter 5, Coercion
Guo Tian sighed and finally asked: "When are we leaving?"
Guo Tian sighed: "Child, once you leave... and come back... others may not look at you the same way."
Yan Qing beside me stared wide-eyed, is there anyone who can tell me what exactly happened
Murong Li suddenly turned his head and asked in a deep voice: "Who married her?"
Xiangxiang's complexion changed dramatically as she retreated while shaking her head. Han Xu took a step closer, his face serious, and said: "I do not wish to threaten you, but even if you do not agree now, he will find someone else to handle this matter. However, at that time, the person who comes may not be as reasonable as I am."
He pulled Xiangxiang behind him and cleaned up the ground himself. Murong Li also remained silent, just staring at Xiangxiang. This woman is truly fair, her skin as tender as water
No one told him
Murong Li stared at her coldly and asked, "Why are you running?"
The inn has clearly been deliberately renovated, and the furnishings in the rooms are exquisite. Yet, she does not dare to move at all
Xiangxiang nodded: "I understand. Father, I must go."
Han Xu felt a bead of sweat stream down his face, meeting Murong Li's gaze. For the first time, he gave the boldest answer: "No... I... don't know."
I am sorry, had I known it would be like this, I should not have come back. Guo Tian held her hand, his heart aching: "Xiang Xiang, is it that you are unwilling to marry him, which is why you insist on leaving the city to identify the bandits?"
Guo Chen was taken aback: "Xiang Xiang, you are about to marry - the picture - book! This... running out with a group of soldiers, what does that even mean?"
Han Xu, Yan Qing, and Zhou Zhuo hurriedly followed them out. Yan Qing felt the most innocent, wondering what exactly had happened
At Murong Li's table, Guo Yang was busy cleaning up the tofu pudding on the floor, repeatedly apologizing to them. Xiang Xiang was trembling all over, her legs felt as if they were stepping on cotton. Yet, she still walked over. After sending Guo Yang away, she quietly asked: "Xun... Xun Wangye."
Xiangxiang's face was pale, her lips trembling. Han Xu asked, "Have you thought this through? He strikes without hesitation, not even blinking. Moreover, you are his woman; daring to marry someone else is a grave offense that could lead to the destruction of your family! If he chooses not to pursue it, then there is no issue. However, if he does decide to investigate, even if he does not take action himself, the authorities will certainly handle it according to the law"
Incoherent speech, Murong Li grew impatient. He stood before her like a towering mountain: "I will ask you just one question, do you wish to serve this king or not"
I waited for a long time but received no response, while Murong Li slowly finished the tofu pudding in his bowl, and Xiangxiang was about to cry again
A deep kiss. The time has come, and it is too late to refuse.
Han Xu said in a low voice: "Listen, it seems that the prince truly still desires this woman. We must speak the truth; he will definitely resort to murder. At that time, the King of Yan will surely execute us!"
Xiangxiang had to bite her teeth tightly to avoid crying: "No need, Father, I can go by myself."
Tears streamed down like strings, and Han Xu said: "He is the son of the Prince of Yan, a renowned general of the great Yan with remarkable military achievements. If he were to commit murder and arson, even if the Prince of Yan were to find out, do you think he would sacrifice his own son to atone for your parents and relatives?"
Xiangxiang held back her tears: "Father, regarding Brother Ma... can I withdraw? I do not like him."
In the afternoon, Xiangxiang found a moment to slip out and encountered Han Xu, who was waiting for her at the street corner. Han Xu got straight to the point: "The prince is coming to eliminate the bandits; go with him for a few days."
The people around began to realize something was amiss, and Guo Tian also noticed it. He approached and asked, "Esteemed guest, it was my daughter's oversight. We will cover the cost of your tofu pudding, my apologies, my apologies."
Zhou Zhuo said: "I cannot handle this matter, you should take care of it yourself"
Murong Li said: "Clarify the matter to avoid killing the wrong person"
Guo Tian also heard this and hurried over at that moment: "Xiang Xiang, this is not a joke. Those bandits are ruthless, and you cannot ride a horse. Can these soldiers really protect you? Don't go, good child, let's just pretend this never happened, and it will be fine."
After waiting for more than half an hour, Murong Li pushed the door open and entered
Murong Li turned and left, while Zhou Zhuo tugged at Han Xu's sleeve: "Are you crazy? Dare to deceive the prince!"
Guo Tianxin was anxious: "Xiangxiang! Over there at Jing Mountain..."
Xiangxiang trembled incessantly, her little appearance too alluring. Murong Li lifted her onto the bed and pressed down on her fiercely. She pushed him away, but his tongue forcefully invaded, entangling her until she could hardly breathe
She crouched on the ground, holding her head, and after a long time, finally wiped away her tears, stood up, and slowly pushed open the door. Murong Li was not there, and she breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she could not leave, and sat down at the table
Zhou Zhuoyi thought, shaking his head repeatedly: "Whether it is lacking in virtue or not, they are already married."
Murong Li was taken aback for a moment, then slammed the table and stood up. Han Xu was practically about to tremble along with Xiang Xiang, but Murong Li kicked him aside and swept out of the shop.
Xiangxiang slowly ascended the stairs, getting closer to that room. She stood at the door, yet she never found the courage to push it open
Xiangxiang's legs felt so heavy that she could hardly move. Han Xu said, "It would be best to appear a bit more willing. I can guarantee that you have not yet seen his bad side."
Murong Li sat down heavily, took a sip of water, and then asked, "What brings you here?"
Xiangxiang took two steps back, looking at the face that only appeared in nightmares. Then she turned and ran. Of course, there was a back door in the store. With a pale face, she said to Guo Chenshi, "Mother, I am tired. I will go home and rest for a while"
Guo Tiansheng questioned: "What bandit needs to be identified at night?"
Han Xu was indeed waiting for her, and upon seeing her arrive, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Xiangxiang stood a few steps away from him, her head lowered, resembling a frightened quail.
In any case, I will not go to hell; whoever wishes to go may do so
Han Xu said: "Isn't the prince and the library just after that woman? Just get her for him. Don't you know his temperament? He feels frustrated that this woman refuses to be with him. He can't express his displeasure openly due to his pride. Now that he is back here, he will do whatever it takes to bring her over and have some fun. He certainly won't marry her; he will probably just play with her for a few days."
Xiangxiang had just stepped out of the store when she suddenly stopped again
Guo Tian held her hand and said, "Father will go with you, at least ask when you will be back!"
Xiangxiang bit her lip and smiled, saying: "Father, these soldiers brought me back from Yilu Mountain, so it is only right for me to identify the bandits."
Zhou Zhuo was taken aback: "What?"
Han Xu was furious: "Are you lacking in virtue or in brains? You choose!"
Han Xu shook his head sadly and whispered to Murong Li: "Master, she is already married"
Xiangxiang hurriedly stood up, and Murong Li was taken aback upon seeing her. He then took off his cloak and casually tossed it onto the coat rack. Xiangxiang stood there at a loss for a long time before softly saying: "Your Highness"
No, that is a heartless demon! Father, mother, and younger brother are all in the store. I cannot leave. She gritted her teeth and turned back. Just as Guo Chen was about to ask, she had already exited the kitchen
Guo Chen did not know what had happened, only saying: "Go ahead, there are people here to take care of it."
Han Xu lowered his head, eating in a muddled manner, then wiped his mouth and stood up: "Sir, shall we go?"
As her legs went weak, Han Xu reached out to support her: "I have made up my mind, come to Lingzhi Inn. I want to see you tonight at https://www.hetushu.com"
Zhou Zhuo glared: "Nonsense, I know that too. But if the prince wants someone, are you really going to offer him a married woman?"
Zhou Zhuo glanced at him—are you courting death
Xiangxiang thought for a long time and returned to the shop in a daze, where there were already not many customers left. Guo Chen asked, "Xiangxiang, where have you been?"
Han Xu turned his body to the side and said: "The prince's bedroom is upstairs, in the innermost room on the left side."
This is a dream, it must be a dream
Then, without further ado, he went directly to the post station
Xiangxiang forced back her tears and revealed a smile: "Mother, the people from Prince Xun's side came to find me, saying they want me to accompany them... to identify the bandits who entered the city last time."
Murong Li glared, and he immediately said: "I will go ask!"
Xiangxiang lowered her head and said, "I will leave in a moment"
Xiangxiang lowered her head, and a tear rolled down: "No, Father, I just don't want those bandits to go unpunished. I... I must go. Over at Brother Ma's... I..."
Xiangxiang said: "In the past... we still need to discuss tomorrow's itinerary"
Her fragrant eyes were filled with tears, and she bit her lip softly saying: "I ... I ..."
The garments fall to the ground
Xiangxiang's face turned bright red: "I... I... General Han said..."
Han Xu thought for a moment: "In any case, even if we do not speak, the prince will not know."
Han Xu was almost in tears; he went in for a moment and immediately came out, letting out a long sigh: "Your Highness, it turns out that I was misinformed; she is not married yet, not married."