Chapter 003: Close-Quarters "Combat"

At this moment, she is being firmly held by him in the potion, nearly suffocating.

Yue Mei approached the window and looked down, where Yan Nanzheng stood beside the carriage. In the fragrant month of March, that person wore a purple robe, exuding an air of nobility and elegance, resembling a millennium-old snow lotus atop a towering snow peak, or a celestial being exiled from the Ninth Heaven, leaving an unforgettable impression that stirred the heart with wild longing.

The swift breeze rushed in, glancing around, "Your Highness, it seems I can hear someone speaking."

Have you finished speaking

Lan Qingxiao stammered, lowering her head in embarrassment, not daring to look at him, wishing she could once again dive into the potion.

Yan Nanzheng advanced step by step, while she retreated step by step, until her back was against the pool wall, with no way to retreat.

The flowing wind dared not speak much, raising the whip to deliver a strike, "Giddy up!"

Her drenched body collided with his chest, her small face, smeared with medicine, flushed a bright red, while her pair of clear eyes sparkled, seemingly possessing a captivating brilliance.

As she searched for a place to hide, she pondered deeply, where could possibly be the safest location

... ...

"Young Master, you are handsome and dignified, born of noble lineage. Why must you stoop to the level of a mere girl like me?" Lan Qingxiao spoke eloquently and without pause, "Yes! It is my fault! I should not have offended you, but it was not intentional; it was for the sake of my life. Young Master, you have saved my life, which is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda. Surely, good deeds will be rewarded, and you will attain great wealth and prosperity, with descendants who will all achieve success..." Young Master, you have saved my life, which is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda. Surely, good deeds will be rewarded, and you will attain great wealth and prosperity, with descendants who will all achieve success..."

The two young attendants in blue rushed after them

Suddenly, the immense pressure on her head, akin to that of Mount Tai, vanished. She quickly leaped out of the water, wiped her face, gasped for air, and began to cough uncomfortably.

Yan Nanzheng leaned against the pool wall, closing his eyes to rest, his voice low and cool as he said, "Tell Guichan that it is imperative to capture that girl before nightfall tomorrow."

In an instant, fists and feet clashed in the medicine pool, splashing water everywhere

The young woman in the brothel instructed her to go to the street and buy a few bunches of flowers, and she went out carrying a flower basket

The scorching breath sprayed upon her face, the voice deep and cold

As soon as she fell into the water, she immediately held her breath and struggled to swim upwards

She unconsciously swallowed, her whole body felt scorching hot, as if flames were burning in every limb and bone.

She came to her senses, and the thing she had just grabbed... seemed to belong to him... brother...

He must have practiced martial arts for many years, his figure tall and lean, solid and strong, with not a trace of excess fat, the lines of his muscles clearly defined, as if concealing boundless strength. Even more astonishing is his fair complexion, as white as ice and snow, smooth as silk, with water droplets rolling on his skin like they are on a jade plate

Before Lan Qingxiao could take a single step, her body was immobilized as if a fierce and formidable force had latched onto her, rendering her unable to move no matter how much she struggled or exerted herself

This is the second time she has engaged in close "hand-to-hand combat" with him. The first time was in a critical situation where urgent measures were taken. This second time, was she being teased?

If not leaving now, then when will we?

Lan Qingxiao disguised as a man and infiltrated a brothel named "Drunken Fragrance Pavilion". She had to wash dishes, do laundry, and serve the night fragrance in order to have food to eat and a bed to sleep in. After working hard for most of the night, she collapsed from exhaustion and fell asleep, only waking up the next day at noon.

Yan Nanzheng gazed at her idly, like a ferocious hunter carelessly teasing its prey

"What have you done wrong that your mother wants to punish you?" Yue Mei said with a frown, feeling somewhat displeased with this person's intrusion

Yan Nanzheng in the carriage said coldly: "Focus on driving."

It seems that you will not shed tears until you see the coffin

He nimbly dodged, and she seized the opportunity to kick out a leg, then agilely leaped onto the pool bank

Yan Nanzheng sidestepped, this girl is quite bold and has some skills in martial arts, it is becoming increasingly interesting

Lan Qingxiao saw a murderous intent on their faces, which was alarming! Could it be that they are here to capture her

Stop!

Her eyes lit up, "It is him"

She forced a smile, looking even worse than if she were crying, "I really didn't mean to..."

Suddenly, a large hand pressed down on the top of her head, forcefully submerging her in the water

"No. I have offended someone, and he has sent people to pursue me, wanting to kill me. Sister Yue Mei, please let me hide here for a while." Lan Qingxiao ran to the windowsill by the street and was taken aback, "That person is right down on the street, and his attendants have already arrived."

Lan Qing surfaced occasionally to take a breath, but was quickly pushed back under the water by him. The more anxious she became, the more flustered she was, fully aware that she was being toyed with. This man, who had once been gravely ill, possessed skills that were far from ordinary, and she knew she could not defeat him.

At the same time, Lan Qingxiao suddenly raised her elbow and struck his jaw with tremendous force

She is a young lady of great virtue, and she is also quite amusing

Her fierce and relentless assault forced him to loosen his grip, yet he only defended without counterattacking, allowing her to exert all her strength. What was infuriating was that she specifically targeted his vulnerable spots, as if determined to incapacitate him

As Yue Mei just got up and was having a meal, she was startled to see her come in, "What are you doing?"

Lan Qingxiao ran up to the third floor and climbed in through the window sill into the bedroom of the popular girl, Yue Mei, at the Zui Xiang Lou.

He emanated an extremely dangerous and chilling aura, as if he would open his mouth and devour her in the next moment

He slowly leaned down, his thin lips close to her soft cheeks tinged with the morning glow, "Today, not only have you stripped me of my clothes, but you have also humiliated me, and now you have grabbed..." He raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly, "How do you wish to die?"

My hand slipped... No, that's not right, my hand cramped... I didn't mean to...

Gulu ... ... Gulu ... ...

Got it

She felt a swelling pain in her chest, and her hands were flailing around in a panic. Suddenly, she grasped something soft and slightly elastic, resembling a loach, which seemed to be rapidly expanding.

Lan Qing's heartstrings trembled, her entire body stiffened, and she secretly gritted her teeth, feeling both angry and embarrassed

He watched her dash away in a flash, slowly curling his lips into a smile, his pair of peach blossom eyes suffused with a chilling coolness

Lan Qingxiao squeezed out two drops of tears, pleading pitifully: "I am one of the laborers at the Zui Xiang Lou, Sister Yue Mei, I beg you to save my life. If I succeed in the future, I will surely repay you."

Yan Nanzheng unleashed a white energy wave, sharp as an arrow.

Heaven seems to particularly favor her; after she had walked just one street, she saw a carriage passing by her side. Suddenly, the carriage stopped about twenty feet ahead, and then two attendants in blue garments approached quickly, their faces expressionless

Have you made up your mind? Yan Nanzheng's voice, cold as ice, awakened her wandering thoughts. There was not a trace of murderous intent, yet it made one feel as if the Grim Reaper had already arrived

The rather understated carriage turned around and quickly gave chase. Liu Feng drove the carriage and asked, "Your Highness, are you not going to the palace?"

Lan Qingxiao asked in surprise: "Do you know him? Who is he?"

Lan Qingxiao was fortunate to have eaten before coming out, and she hurriedly ran at full speed, turning into a narrow alley and entering the Zui Xiang Lou through a small door

She forcefully threw the flower basket and immediately turned around to run away

Lan Qingxiao was both shocked and angry. Fortunately, her breath-holding skills were quite good, and she suddenly raised her leg to kick fiercely at his lower waist and abdomen.

If the young master has not yet heard enough, I can continue to speak

Yan Nanzheng suddenly extended his arm and embraced her in his arms

She was involuntarily thrown backward and with a loud bang, she elegantly fell into the medicinal pool

"Yes, Your Highness."

She attempted to struggle, but his arms and chest were as hard as iron, and she could not move him in the slightest