Chapter Nine, Brother-in-law

The location is not too far, and there is no horseback riding. However, having fifty or sixty soldiers, armed with hanging knives and arrows, with fierce expressions following closely behind, is indeed very conspicuous

Xiangxiang stepped forward, her delicate little hands mixing the powdered bath beans, gently applying it to him. Murong Li felt completely at ease, allowing those small hands to knead and rub his body. After a long while, Xiangxiang whispered, "Today... my father came by"

What will happen after returning? My parents will still have to endure the gazes of others. I will also have to listen to the filthy words of those ruffians from time to time. We will forever live under the scrutiny and judgment of others

He is Xun Wang Murong Li

Guo Yang could hardly contain himself: "Sister, he will be my brother-in-law from now on?!"

Murong Li took his seat again, while Zhou Zhuo and the other two stood behind him. Xiangxiang gave her father a glance, then personally went over to scoop some tofu pudding and prepare the sauce for him. Naturally, she used the large bowl belonging to the Guo family.

Guo Tian still wanted to speak, but Xiang Xiang said: "Father, I understand everything."

Murong Li was held back by that pair of delicate, almost boneless little hands, causing him to slow his pace. Upon hearing this, he stopped and Xiangxiang mustered her courage to softly plead with him: "Your Highness, since you are already here, could you please have breakfast before leaving?"

Zhou Zhuo and Han Xu exchanged raised eyebrows and shared a knowing glance. Yan Qing looked on in astonishment, thinking to himself, this woman is remarkable!

Do you find it amusing? I hope that many years from now, when you truly stand at the city gate, watching the great fire engulfing the city and the old and young fleeing in panic, you will still feel joy

Murong Liping raised his right hand and said, "About this high."

Murong Li was taken aback—who is Guo Xiangxiang? Then he suddenly realized and asked, "Is this something you should be concerned about?"

Murong Li ultimately could not break free from her hand, and she tentatively led him back. He did not refuse

The family no longer greeted the guests and gathered together. Xiangxiang knew that time was limited, and Murong Lixing was accustomed to it, eating at an astonishing speed. She hurriedly said: "Father, Mother, I am going to Jinyang with him. As soon as I settle down, I will send you a message. Do not provoke him, do not oppose him"

Murong Li sat down at the table, and both Guo Chen and Guo Yang were taken aback, this is ... ... ?

Guo Tian took a long time to react, suddenly kneeling down: "Your Highness, Xiangxiang is the daughter of a humble family and is not worthy of entering the gates of the Xun Wangfu! I implore Your Highness to retract your decree"

Murong Li's gaze was fixed on his face, and Zhou Zhuo and Han Xu both took a small step forward. Zhou Zhuo shouted angrily: "Impudent! You, surnamed Guo! The prince is being reasonable with you, yet you dare to take advantage of him! Are you looking to lose your life?"

Murong Li did not make him kneel. Seeing that he was about to bow, he simply said, "No need for that." Then, he raised his chin, indicating to find a place, saying, "I want to sit!"

Murong Li was somewhat satisfied with her answer. After a while, he said: "Since your father has come, you should go home and visit him tomorrow"

Han Xu forced a smile and said, "Guo Xiangxiang, do you think it is better to take her away or... leave her here"

Murong Li laughed: "Does my Xun Wangfu have tigers or jackals? How could it make you so fearful?"

Guo Chen turned to go home, and Guo Yang pulled on Xiang Xiang: "Sister, who is he?"

Guo Tian instructed them to continue greeting the guests, and only after everyone had left did he softly say: "Your Highness has graced us with your presence..."

Murong Li snorted coldly, filled with disdain. Xiangxiang was so anxious that tears were about to fall; following him meant they would definitely return to Yandu Jinyang. She did not know when she would be able to return to Lingzhi. She had not yet had a chance to say a word to her mother and her younger brother and sisters.

Guo Tian repeatedly bowed his head: "Your Highness..."

Guo Tian sighed and finally stopped speaking. Guo Chen's family held onto Xiang Xiang, wiped their eyes, and said: "Mother went to prepare for you; she cannot go empty-handed."

Guo Yang's eyes sparkled: "Wow! He is Murong Li! I heard he is incredibly powerful!" Xiang Xiang's sorrow lightened a bit as she said: "Don't talk nonsense www.hetushu.com.com."

Ah? Guo Tian was taken aback

A group of soldiers was already prepared to act on command, and with a shout, they followed closely behind him, ready to depart. Murong Li glanced back at the dazed Xiangxiang, who understood and followed him.

Han Xu was rendered speechless. Murong Li said: "Since you are so idle, leave the city and take those fellows from the camp to practice for eighty miles."

Murong Li interrupted: "Let us dispense with the pleasantries. I wish to take your daughter as my concubine. What are your conditions?"

Murong Li looked at him, clearly indicating - what are your thoughts

Murong Li glanced at him a few times and said, "You are too young; wait until you grow a bit more."

At this time, the store was overcrowded, and there were no other seats available. Guo Tian thought for a moment and welcomed a few people into the kitchen, which had tables and chairs. Although there were many items, it was very clean.

Murong Li said: "Jinyang"

Zhou Zhuo, Han Xu, and Yan Qing all glanced at Lao Guo, clearly implying—Lao Guo, is your head sturdy

Han continued to shed tears

Murong Li returned with a rather unpleasant expression, looking as if he was ready to bite at any moment

"Brother-in-law?" Murong Li seemed to have heard something amusing, and surprisingly did not get angry, "Hmm. I suppose so."

Guo Tian bowed his head and made a gesture of respect. Murong Li, with a blank expression, asked after a long pause: "What is the reason?"

Murong Li did not wait for him to continue speaking, and stood up, saying: "Since you do not appreciate the favor, then it shall be so. As for the person, since I have taken her away, she can be considered a concubine, which also saves trouble"

Guo Yang knelt down ceremoniously and bowed, filled with excitement, his face unable to conceal his joy: "Then it's settled, I have knelt before you first. You are my brother-in-law, you must not deceive me!"

The stars in Guo Yang's eyes twinkled brightly: "Brother-in-law, can I go to war with you?"

With tears glistening in her eyes, she said: "Your Highness, you are of noble character, please do not hold my father accountable."

Xiangxiang handed him the chopsticks and also passed him a spoon. He took a bite, found the taste acceptable, and then ignored Old Guo, who was sitting beside the picture book.

Guo Yang wished he could immediately force the growth: "Brother-in-law, when I grow this tall, where will I find you?"

Murong Li seemed to be waiting for her to speak, and when he saw that she remained silent for a long time, he finally turned around and went to take a shower

Guo Yang's eyes were filled with anticipation: "Hmm! I want to join you in killing the Xijing people!"

In Guo Yang's eyes, stars seemed to be about to burst forth: "It really is you! I can't believe I am seeing the real you!" Mu Rong Li snorted coldly, "Were all the ones you met before just made of paper?" However, Guo Yang joyfully circled around Mu Rong Li, examining him, "I heard that the people of Xi Jing retreat thirty miles upon hearing your name. Is that true?"

Xiangxiang slightly furrowed her brows, amidst the rising heat, his broad and sturdy back made her blush long ago, and she dared not look more. After a long while, she softly said: "I... I will listen to the prince."

Xiangxiang nodded, unsure if it would be in time... it should not be possible...

Xiangxiang hesitated for a moment, listening to the sound of water behind the screen. She slowly walked in, feeling as if her feet weighed a thousand pounds

Murong Li looked at the tofu pudding in front of him, feeling quite satisfied—much larger than the bowl he had used on his first visit. How could they, as martial artists, possibly fill their stomachs with such a small portion?

Murong Li nodded: "I am."

Guo Yang circled around him like a dog and after a long while said: "Are you going to be my brother-in-law?"

Before long, the Guo Family Tofu Shop appeared before them, and Xiangxiang felt a bit shy about returning to her hometown. However, Murong Li walked straight in. The shop was bustling with activity, and there were many people. Upon seeing the visitors, Guo Tian was momentarily taken aback, and then he noticed Xiangxiang following closely behind Murong Li.

Murong Li casually set down his chopsticks and asked, "Do you want to join the army?"

Murong Li waited for her to continue speaking. When she saw that he did not seem displeased, she quietly asked, "He... he wants to know if I will go home again?"

Xiangxiang buried her head again and fell silent. Murong Li asked, "Do you still want to go home?"

Guo Tian's expression changed slightly as Murong Li turned around and walked out first. Guo Tian wanted to chase after him, but Xiang Xiang stopped him: "Father, I... I voluntarily want to go with him... Actually..." She gritted her teeth and smiled, saying, "Actually, he treats his daughter very well; he just has a bit of a temper... I... I also genuinely want to follow him, we..." With tears in her eyes, she firmly said, "We are in love, Father, you need not worry." She gritted her teeth and smiled, saying, "Actually, he treats his daughter very well; he just has a bit of a temper... I... I also genuinely want to follow him, we..." With tears in her eyes, she firmly said, "We are in love, Father, you need not worry."

Murong Li returned to the room, where Xiangxiang was lost in thought. Upon hearing his footsteps, she stood up. As he entered, Xiangxiang pondered for a moment, slightly pursed her lips, and approached to assist him with changing clothes. A servant brought in water, and upon seeing the two people in the room, did not dare to look for long. He quickly poured the water into the bathtub and hurriedly left, closing the door behind him.

Guo Yang's face was practically blooming: "How big? Brother-in-law, how big do I want to grow?"

Han Xu gave Xiang Xiang a glance, and Xiang Xiang bit her lower lip with her upper teeth, taking a long time to catch up with Murong Li. Taking a deep breath, she grasped his hand. Murong Li was slightly taken aback, and she spoke softly, almost pleadingly: "My father... he did not mean it, he... he does not know what kind of person the prince is." Fortunately, he does not know; if he knew, he would be even less willing.

Guo Tian was at a loss for words; she turned and ran outside, only to see Han Xu and Zhou Zhuo still at the door. The people in the store had already noticed something unusual and were all looking in this direction

Xiangxiang raised her hand to wipe away the tear stains on his face, her heart aching: "Father, I am going out. If I am late, he will be unhappy. I will be just fine."

Xiang Xiang's face immediately turned bright red, and she then shouted, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Murong Li found it interesting and said, "It's settled with a word"

Murong Li did not say much more, allowing her to rub his back. Her small hands pressed against him, providing great comfort. Before long, he leaned against the edge of the bathtub, slightly closing his eyes, seemingly falling asleep

The fragrant one beside was also taken aback. Zhou Zhuo glanced at Han Xu, who returned a cryptic look. Yan Qing looked around, his face filled with suspicion

Guo Tian held her hand, and tears streamed down the resolute man's face: "Xiang Xiang, he will eventually marry a legitimate wife. What will you and Tu Shu do then?"

Young man, do you find it amusing? The people of Xijing retreated thirty miles upon hearing my name, because I, the Old Master, used fire to attack and built a famous city, resulting in the deaths of one hundred and twenty thousand people in the great fire.

Xiangxiang could not let Zhou Zhuo and the others just watch, so she served each of them a bowl as well. The few of them then focused on having breakfast. She finally had time to go find Guo Chenshi and Guo Yang

Guo Yang bounced back to the kitchen, where Murong Li was still having breakfast. He stood beside him, stealing glances, and then asked: "Are you really Prince Xun?"

On the second day, Han Xu, Zhou Zhuo, and Yan Qing arrived early at the post station with their subordinates. After Murong Li finished washing up, the servants at the post station were preparing breakfast, and he said: "Let's go"

Murong Li returned to the city only in the evening, and Han Xu followed closely behind. The soldier guarding the gate quietly reported to him about Guo Tian's visit in the afternoon. Han Xu nodded, knowing that Guo Tian was concerned about his daughter. He approached Murong Li and asked indirectly, "Your Highness, we will be returning to Jinyang in a couple of days"

Murong Li was rubbing his back and, upon seeing this, was momentarily taken aback. What could be the matter?

Xiangxiang lowered her head, silently following behind Murong Li, who walked like the wind; she had to jog to keep up.

Murong Li did not like others talking to him incessantly while he was eating, slightly frowning. Han Xu had already said: "Kid, shut up!"

Murong Li asked: "He wants to know? Don't you want to know?"

Xiangxiang's hand that was rubbing his back paused slightly

He hurried forward and was about to pay his respects: "Prince Xun."

Murong Li raised his eyes and saw that it was a child. Beside him, Han Xu, fearing that the child might bite, quickly said: "He is Miss Guo's younger brother, named Guo Yang"

Guo Tian said: "Your Highness, the noble residences are not suitable for wildflowers and weeds. I humbly request Your Highness to leave Xiangxiang in your care. Now, Xiangxiang... is also unable to marry. My humble self and my wife are willing to serve as servants for a lifetime. If Your Highness... whenever you think of taking her to stay for a few days, whether it be a thousand miles or ten thousand miles, I will certainly send her there. Just set a date for her return, and that will suffice. I implore Your Highness to show mercy!" Your Highness, whenever you think of taking her to stay for a few days, whether it be a thousand miles or ten thousand miles, I will certainly send her there. Just set a date for her return, and that will suffice. I implore Your Highness to show mercy!