Chapter 0006: Classic Combinations

Li Xuan smiled bitterly in his heart: Do you think I want this? He was forced by Liu Bagou to take on the so-called throne of the emperor, and was further pressured by Liu Bagou and others to marry. Do you think he is willing? If he had the chance, he would have run away long ago. Why would he stay here and wait to die with a group of bandits?

For them, they themselves are a glaring signboard, a signboard for achieving their "great accomplishments" and becoming "extraordinary ministers." In this case, they would absolutely not allow Li Xuan to casually abandon his responsibilities and leave.

Upon hearing Bai Yunqi's words, Li Xuan's mood instantly improved. It seems that this Bai Yunqi is indeed a normal person, unlike Liu Bage, Chen Tufu, and the others who are just a bunch of jokers

Looking back at the still sobbing maid, Li Xuan couldn't help but marvel. This little maid appeared delicate and pitiful in her tears, evoking sympathy. However, he did not expect that she was actually a dog, biting with such ferocity!

Just by observing the attire and demeanor of this woman, Li Xuan knew that her status must be significantly higher than that of the weeping girl

Thus, in response to the inquiry from the daughter of the Dong family, Li Xuan merely sighed and then walked out of the wooden house

At this moment, the girl raised her face, her cheeks still marked with tear stains as she murmured softly, "Who allowed them to bully the young lady!"

After a while, Li Xuan finally heard her red lips move slightly, and then she softly said: "I have heard that Young Master Li is also a well-read scholar of the classics and sages. How could he commit such a great act of rebellion, showing disregard for the law of the land?"

Li Xuan said: "It’s no trouble at all. Lying in the room is quite boring; it feels more refreshing to come out for a walk!"

After the two women moved aside the large wooden stick that was half a person tall, Li Xuan finally stepped through the door. The light inside the room was somewhat dim, and after entering from the brightly lit outside, Li Xuan momentarily could not see the situation inside the room clearly

Upon seeing Li Xuan enter, Lady Bai immediately displayed a look of deep affection, saying: "My son, why have you come out? Your health is not yet restored. What if you catch a chill from the wind?"

At the first glance of this girl, Li Xuan's intuition told him that this girl was not ordinary

Look at the maidservants of others, and then look at the maidservants of the Li family; one is in the heavens and the other is on the ground, they are completely incomparable

Without much delay, Li Xuan arrived at the wooden house where Lady Bai resided. Upon entering the house, he happened to see Lady Bai speaking to a middle-aged man, approximately in his forties, who was dressed in a short robe.

With curiosity, Li Xuan took two steps forward. The two women guarding the door saw Li Xuan and quickly nodded and bowed. Just as they were about to step forward to say something, Li Xuan waved his hand, signaling them not to come closer. The reason was simple; the large wooden clubs they held were somewhat intimidating. The clubs were half a person's height and as thick as a thigh, possessing the formidable power of a wolf-toothed club

At this moment, the white cloud beside her also said: "Sister is right, Xuan'er, it is most important for you to take care of your health now! Only then can we leave here as soon as possible!"

At this moment, Madam Bai had already walked up to Li Xuan. After listening to Li Xuan's words, the worry on her face remained: "It is good to go out for a walk, but do not stay out too long. Come back and rest well; later, I will bring you your medicine."

Your Majesty! Upon seeing Li Xuan enter, the two women who had been cursing just moments ago quickly bowed and greeted him. It is evident without guessing that these two women are also from the bandit den.

No one would believe this if it were to be said, and even if they did, it would be of no use. Moreover, if it were to be revealed that one is preparing to plan an escape with Lady Bai, it is uncertain whether Liu Bagou, Fang Dongquan, and the others would imprison Li Xuan.

Speaking of which, both he and she are extremely unfortunate individuals. One is burdened with an abnormal father and a madman named Liu Bagou, being forced to become the emperor of a mountain valley. The other is plundered by bandits, facing a fate of either being made the wife of the bandit leader, like Li Xuan, or being sold into a brothel.

The disparity between one wearing a silk dress and another in a cloth skirt is readily apparent

Li Xuan nodded slightly: "What is going on? Why did it suddenly turn into a quarrel?"

However, although Li Xuan smiled bitterly in his heart, he had no intention of explaining anything to this woman

Although their mind has short-circuited, they are not completely foolish; for the sake of their so-called ideals and ambitions, they will not take into account Li Xuan's thoughts

One cannot remain here waiting aimlessly; otherwise, one will not even know how one met one's end.

The emperor has fled, how can they still rebel? How can Liu Baogou still act as Zhuge Liang? How can Fang Dongquan still be regarded as a founding hero?

As the saying goes, we are all lost souls in this vast world, so why must we engage in conflict when we meet

As soon as the woman spoke, it became clear the identities of the two young ladies in the room: one was a mistress and the other a maid, a classic combination of a young lady and her servant, the very encounter that countless down-and-out scholars aspiring to take the imperial examination in the capital yearned for, the protagonists and supporting characters in numerous romantic novels featuring talented scholars and beautiful women

In recent days, Li Xuan has made his stance quite clear, stating that the so-called Great Tang Dynasty should be abandoned, and that everyone should go their separate ways to live their lives. However, Liu Bagou still pretended not to hear Li Xuan's words and forcibly made Li Xuan don the 'Dragon Robe', leading the crowd in shouting 'Long live the Emperor' to have him ascend the throne.

This person, Li Xuan, recognizes him as his uncle, Bai Yunqi, the biological younger brother of Lady Bai. Previously, he was the head of the Li family's estate. Last year, Li Xuan's father engaged in a game of claiming the title of emperor and establishing a regime. Bai Yunqi, the head of the estate, was then appointed by Li Erbi as the "General of the Cavalry," overseeing all the imperial troops of the Tang Dynasty. In total, there are four people

One of the women said: "Your Majesty, I was just about to measure the young lady for her dress, but this little brat has bitten me!"

Although Li Xuan still cannot understand where their brains have short-circuited and how dangerous it is, and it is clearly a matter with little chance of success, this does not prevent Li Xuan from speculating about some of their thoughts

Instead, she appeared as if her heart were as calm as still water, showing not the slightest expression, seemingly indifferent to everything happening before her, ignoring the cries of the girl in front of her, and seemingly oblivious to Li Xuan's unwavering gaze upon her after he entered.

After adapting to the light inside the room, Li Xuan finally saw that there were a total of four people in the room: a young girl at the door, covering her face and weeping, and beside her were two women around forty years old, dressed in tattered clothes, clearly the women and children from a bandit den

If Li Xuan's guess is correct, this woman is the true daughter of the Dong family, while the previously weeping girl should be of the maidservant class

However, there was still a young girl sitting by the bedside in the room

Speaking, she pointed at the girl by the door who was sobbing, her face filled with resentment and a look of grievance, then extended her forearm for Li Xuan to see

Li Xuan turned his head to look at the young lady who was still sitting by the bed, her expression unchanged from beginning to end. At this moment, her demeanor remained the same, and she did not blink as she met Li Xuan's gaze

It is not because of her beautiful appearance, which attracts more attention than the online faces of later generations, nor is it because of the silk water-green pleated dress she is wearing

After leaving the wooden cabin, Li Xuan's mood once again sank. He wandered aimlessly in the valley for a while, and after some time, he came to a stop. He then turned around and decided to find his mother, Lady Bai, to inquire about the situation and see what plans she had.

Li Xuan took a look and was astonished to find a perfectly arranged set of bite marks on the woman's arm, with even a few traces of blood seeping out