Chapter 10, Summation

The soldiers who had already risen stopped their work with strange expressions, their mouths agape as they stared at her, causing her heart to race even more. It was as if she were being chased by wolves as she dashed into Ruohong's tent

I... I have something to say. Zi Qing felt a bitterness in her throat, and the words she spoke were dry.

"What do you want to do again?" He lightly tapped her chin with the knife, the sharp edge cutting into her delicate skin. Although there was no blood, her startled and pained expression caused him to maintain a cold demeanor and restrain his strength.

"Do you still want it?" He went mad, like a beast. His brute strength made her feel like a tattered puppet. He threw her onto the bed, pressing down on her fiercely, his weight punishingly crushing her, and she was on the verge of suffocation

Sensing something unusual, Ruo Hong quickly stood up alertly and even more dramatically pulled out a knife from under the pillow.

You ... ... " Ziqing glared at him, utterly at a loss for words. No, stay calm! Getting angry and arguing won't solve anything. She closed her eyes, inhaled, and exhaled. Then she opened her eyes and glared at him again

He grabbed her tightly, shaking her as if he wanted to rattle her apart. Zhiqing heard her neck cracking loudly, and her feet were lifted off the ground

Ziqing ran towards that corner with an expression of rushing towards a happy future

Ziqing assessed the tent that Ruohong had arranged for her. It was basically able to shield her from wind and rain, but the sound insulation was quite poor. Outside was a huge bonfire, making everyone passing by her tent appear as if they were performing a shadow play. The orderly and heavy footsteps of the soldiers on night patrol prevented her from falling asleep

No, she must act swiftly and decisively! Hurry and leave this place

Everyone let out a chuckle, but quickly stifled it.

Ziqing quickly took a deep breath, as she was on the verge of suffocation

Who

Cheng Yi said nothing, his footsteps unusually heavy as he walked to the bedside, wrapping the quilt around Zi Qing, who was trembling and crying silently, and carried her out of the tent

Wait! She had to call out to the two of them

If one's skills are inferior to others, who can they blame? Ziqing's face was filled with tears of grievance

How can this person be so stubborn! Ziqing felt as if she couldn't catch her breath

I believe you are aware of this as well. If we do not reconcile soon, the Empress Dowager will take action against us. She said this solemnly, hoping he understood the gravity of the situation

He raised his chin, indicating for her to go into the shadow behind a tent. "I won't call anyone over."

If Hong let go of his hand that was pinching his temple, he turned his head away in annoyance and irritation, his face flushed with embarrassment.

He violently tore her clothes, deliberately causing her pain

"Cheng Yi... Cheng Yi! Save me! Save me!" She shouted with her last ounce of strength, her sorrowful voice causing Ruo Hong to freeze in place.

This person is truly lacking in common sense

I was beaten by a few of your worthless guards, and a vice governor from the Yellow Banner had a few servants beat me! How will you make amends? How will you make amends?

"Help..." she cried hoarsely, while Hong did not stop her from screaming, instead wearing a cruel smile of glee.

The tent's curtain was lifted, and Cheng Yi stood at the entrance with a smile that was neither fully a smile nor a frown, his emotions indiscernible.

"Is it not possible to pretend? Can't you pretend to forgive me? You can continue to hate me, curse me... even hit me is fine." This possibility cannot be ruled out, she said with great unease. "I will slowly repay what I owe you! Can we first get through this disaster of exile and reflection, alright?"

The pain of being entangled by this girl is deeply etched in his heart, a bittersweet experience that he knows all too well. Now, with another man sharing this burden with him, he finds a sense of solace.

I will not forgive you! I would rather go to Mongolia!

Oh no, Ruohong has not yet gotten up

If Hong furrowed his brows in anger, it seemed he was already on the verge of losing his temper. Although he was filled with resentment, he certainly could not bear to see a young lady wetting her pants

In the end, they still did not engage in the conversation

The soldiers also recognized that the short figure before them was a woman, but since their superiors did not speak, they could only lower their heads even further

"Hurry up," he urged with a furrowed brow, and Cheng Yi and Ruo Hong also stopped again to look back at her

He was dumbfounded as he pressed down on her, and she trembled violently beneath him. Her delicate face was streaked with tears, and her neck and bare chest were covered in the bruises he had inflicted, looking utterly disheveled

Remaining highly vigilant, she finally endured until dawn broke, and hurriedly walked out, running towards Ruohong's tent

He looked at her with a cold expression, not responding.

He lay on his back, bare-chested, with her on top of him, the thin blanket draped over the edge of the bed, creating a rugged shape. ... Fortunately ... . ... She breathed a sigh of relief; he was wearing long pants.

Help! Help!" she shouted, kicking and hitting him, but to no avail. Her heart felt as if it were about to break

What you owe me... will you repay it slowly? His expression turned fierce, and the surging anger in his eyes grew stronger.

What is he doing

"I thought you would only arrive tomorrow morning," the young man said to Cheng Yi, his eyes seemingly casually scanning the surroundings, briefly lingering on the faces of Zi Qing and Zi Yu before returning to Cheng Yi.

"If Lord Hong has already allowed you in, what are you still hesitating for?" Cheng Yi said with a half-smile, his tone laced with a hint of schadenfreude, which earned him a roll of the eyes from Ruo Hong.

What did you say? Finally, there is a response

She finally understands how much he hates her

"Let us return, as long as we inform our ancestors, this matter will be resolved"

Oh, it seems that Ziqing has just awakened from a deep slumber. She originally thought that the man who could be beaten up by a few guards would be weak and quiet, but unexpectedly, he is such a robust individual

She proudly admired herself, having deliberately delayed yesterday to clearly see which tent he entered

"Get her out of here." Ruo Hong shook her head in confusion.

He let out a frustrated growl, as if jolted by an electric shock, retreating to the edge of the bed, his hands clutching his temples in confusion

If Hong also saw clearly that it was her, his eyes unexpectedly flashed with a fierce light, and the knife was not lowered; instead, it was threateningly pressed against her neck

I specifically came to find you. Zi Qing sniffed, determined not to cry. Although she had endured such great suffering to arrive here, being glanced at like a cockroach was quite unpleasant. Nevertheless, she still needed to clearly express what she had to say.

As Ziqing's heart lightened, she felt relieved, no longer needing to sleep outdoors. Just as she settled her mind, a new crisis immediately arose. After standing in the dark and cold for so long, the wind blowing against her, she suddenly felt the urge to use the restroom

I want to urinate. Zi Qing let two lines of tears fall in failure and confessed without dignity. I truly admire myself; at such a critical moment, I still worried that saying "go to the toilet" or "go to the restroom" would leave them confused

We have reconciled and are no longer angry

After a brief moment of contemplation, Hong coldly said in a fierce tone: "Come in!"

The two individuals were conversing, oblivious to their surroundings as they walked into the camp

A tall, lean, and well-built handsome young man quickly emerged from the camp accompanied by several guards

Zi Yu followed Cheng Yi and Ruo Hong for a few steps, only to find that Zi Qing had not kept up. Turning back to look, she saw Zi Qing still pitifully standing in the place where she had just been, wearing a twisted expression that seemed on the verge of tears.

Ziqing felt that the thin blade emanated an unmistakable chill of murderous intent

"What can you give me back?" he shouted

You have made me a laughingstock, and I have taken your virtue! I would rather go to Mongolia! I would rather be exiled! My reputation is in ruins, and you cannot get married; this is a fair trade!

It was ... ... '' She intended to report her name, but upon seeing him stand up straight, with his sword drawn, she was so frightened that she stopped both speaking and breathing.

It is dangerous! This is a place inhabited by at least tens of thousands of men! Born in an era where science and media are highly developed, she certainly understands that men, when driven by impulse, do not think through problems.

I must be crazy, I must be insane

I... I... "Zi Qing took a difficult step forward, why is it so urgent all of a sudden? There hasn't been any accumulation process at all!

Impossible

She anxiously looked around, the continuous barracks filled with men, there certainly was no women's restroom

I am here to apologize. She forced herself to look him in the eye, appearing very sincere. However, her voice was disheartening; it trembled.

"With something on my mind, I couldn't sleep soundly at night, yet I hurried over here to have a peaceful sleep until dawn," he said with a faint smile

If Hong furrowed his brows and stared at her for a while, he finally set down the knife

What is even more terrifying is that the soldiers in the camp, knowing that a woman actually resides in the tent, cannot help but stop and watch in front of the tent. Their shadows are cast on the tent, and she can see them very clearly

If Hong and Chengyi indeed stopped in their tracks and turned to look at her, they both wore an inscrutable and calm expression.

Ziyu gently pushed Ziqing and whispered, "Speak up, that's Young Master Ruohong!"

Then you have to go to Mongolia! I don't care, I'm still in Beijing, still at home. She was also not in a good mood.

Everyone was looking at her impatiently, condemning her with their expressions

His appearance is too frightening, what did she say wrong? Zhiqing is almost scared to tears, instinctively retreating, wanting to escape

"What are you doing?" she cried out in fear. While trying to guard against this and that, she had run to the most dangerous place herself

On his territory, who will come to save her? The louder she calls, the better it is for more people to know.

Cheng Yi slightly pursed his lips, yet still revealed a hint of teasing smile. He glanced at Ruo Hong, who was struggling to contain his fury, and finally burst into laughter. Ruo Hong... His troubles were about to escalate.

Cheng Yi saw him arrive, dismounted, and there were already people rushing over to take the livestock. He gracefully tossed the whip to the soldier who came to lead the horse.