Chapter 4, The Handsome Man's Coercion to Bed

The mixed sounds of footsteps outside the door grew closer, likely indicating a conversation with Butler Zhao and the others

Having lost the opportunity to perform a heroic rescue, Lei Lei could only express her concern through words: "Would you like to use internal energy to heal your wounds? Rest assured, I won't tell anyone about it."

Well then, both of you, go in with the young lady

The sound of footsteps approaches

There is no need to ask further; this must be the injured assassin.

Everyone praises it as a good match

At that moment, while Lei Lei was feeling both nervous and lost in thought, the handsome man had already unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a handprint on his chest that was surprisingly dark purple in color. He quickly took out a small jade bottle from his pocket, used his finger to apply some white ointment to the handprint, and then put the bottle away.

The handsome man clearly did not believe that she was so kind-hearted, and with a light snort, he pointed the tip of his sword at her: "Get into bed!"

The crowd was astonished

The handsome man followed by taking off his shoes and began to undress.

Quick, surround the inn for me

Elder brother, you are wise throughout your life, yet your future wife turns out to be a flower girl! Lei Lei's expression was peculiar; upon seeing the young master with his brows slightly furrowed in apparent dissatisfaction, she was about to laugh when she suddenly noticed that Steward Zhao and the others all had serious faces, and immediately she could not laugh anymore, filled with confusion.

Everyone was busy pricking up their ears

Was it that female ghost who took advantage of you and drained your vital energy?

Without a moment's hesitation, Lei Lei decided to save the hero, and thus intended to bend down to assist him, planning to move him to the bed first. However, before she could even bend down, a long sword was already pointed at her neck.

Successfully piquing everyone's interest, the gentleman said leisurely: "This matter requires us to find that maid who accompanied the dowry to inquire clearly, only then will we know the details. It is better for you and me not to make wild guesses."

Miss Wen quickly regained her composure, glanced at the two female disciples, and nonchalantly turned around, seemingly unintentionally kicking the boot under the bed: "Since there is nothing wrong, we shall not disturb the young lady's rest any longer. Let us take our leave."

Miss Wen suddenly said: "Young Master Xiao is concerned, but now that we have called for half a day with no response from inside, there may indeed be something suspicious. If Uncle Hao is not at ease, I will go in and take a look."

That person sneered coldly: "Who else but the South China Sea faction? I was just about to capture one alive to slaughter, and then go to Lord He to discuss the matter!"

Who are these people? Lei Lei is puzzled, and the innkeeper has hurriedly run out, asking: "What brings you here, esteemed guests?"

The innkeeper let out a sigh of relief: "Yes, yes, please come in, both of you."

At the moment the door was kicked open, the hand around her neck loosened and moved to her waist

Thus, if I have offended the coarse man, Mr. Hao, please do not take it amiss, Young Master Xiao

Could it be that the maid who accompanied the dowry harmed the mistress

Cold sweat began to bead on Lei Lei's palms as she looked at Miss Wen with a face full of terror, secretly lamenting that it was over. If the matter of harboring an assassin were to be exposed, the first to lose her life would be her, dying at the hands of a handsome man

The innkeeper's face turned ashen: "Who has the audacity to attempt an assassination on Master Wen?"

The young master was originally unmoved by the eight winds, but upon being gazed at by Lei Lei, his handsome face began to flush again, and he gently cleared his throat

As Lei Lei was lamenting, she suddenly heard the gentleman clap his hands and say: "What later events are there to speak of? This calamity occurred on the very night of the wedding. Young Master Xiao was absent, and a fire broke out at Baisheng Mountain Villa, reducing the new house along with that flower girl to ashes!"

It seems to be this one

"Please allow me to extend my greetings to Master Wen on your behalf," said the young master.

The handsome man did not respond, got out of bed, walked to the window, and vanished in an instant

After bathing, Lei Lei stood in front of the mirror for a long time before finally feeling at ease to lie down on the bed. Since she had rested in the afternoon, she found it difficult to fall asleep. She never expected that with such a special identity as "Xiao Bai," she would encounter significant figures upon her arrival in the world. The luck of the Thunderbolt heroine is indeed extraordinary. What exactly is the identity of this "Chun Hua"? Her appearance is not bad and is quite useful. Remembering the stories she had heard in the tavern, she felt a stir in her heart, but then she dismissed the thought. It was one thing not to know the bride, but surely many people must have seen the accompanying maid. If she were truly that maid, they should recognize her. It seems she is destined to be an unknown person.

Speak carefully

Two female disciples followed them out

"Young Master Xiao, are you perhaps protecting the South Sea Sect?" A cold laugh.

It turns out he can move on his own, so it seems there is no opportunity for a heroic rescue. Lei Lei was greatly disappointed, and coupled with the chilling aura of that sword, she hurriedly raised her hands: "Let's talk it out, let's talk it out... Actually, I wanted to save you. Look, they are about to search, let's find a way to hide you first, how about that?"

The gentleman clapped his hands: "How would I know? Nowadays, the maidservants have disappeared, and no one can clarify."

The firelight downstairs gradually dims

There are both laughter and scolding among the crowd

A cold and handsome face, appearing to be in his twenties, with slightly furrowed brows and tightly closed eyes, as if he had already fainted. He still held a long sword in his hand. Lei Lei cautiously approached and noticed bloodstains at the corner of his lips

Primarily, the assassin is a handsome man

The gentleman continued, "The Xiao family has a single line of descent. Five years ago, the old master Xiao Yuan passed away and instructed Young Master Xiao to marry three years later. However, Young Master Xiao was solely focused on practicing swordsmanship and delayed for another two years, only marrying that flower girl four months ago."

Little did the gentleman know, he sighed: "It was originally a good match, yet who would have thought it later turned into a calamity"

As she glanced at the handsome man beside her, Leilei attempted to get out of bed, but he swiftly grabbed her by the neck and pulled her back, tearing down the bed curtains

Yes

The gentleman shook his head: "You are unaware that the bride has worn a longevity gold lock since childhood, and it was precisely this that the young master of the Hua family used to recognize his sister's corpse." He lowered his voice again: "I have heard that there is a deep knife wound on the corpse; although the face is unrecognizable, there is no ash in the mouth, indicating that it was killed and then set on fire."

The young master of the Hua family said that the maid had arrived a year ago, and her origins were unknown. He took her in simply because she seemed so lonely and pitiful, and he treated her with great care on ordinary days. Who would have thought that such a thing would happen, even they found it hard to believe

Leilei was startled and sat up, jumping out of bed and running to the window. She saw countless torches lit below, with many armed individuals surrounding the inn. Their clothing was similar, all wearing black garments with white trim, their expressions either tense or angry. The two individuals at the forefront were particularly striking, one of whom was a tall middle-aged man in his forties.

Unaware of the situation, I genuinely want to save you! Lei Lei was also furious and fell silent

Is anyone there? Is anyone there! The door was slammed with a deafening sound

"Dare to say one more word, and I will take your life." The threatening voice lingered in my ears

After offering a few more apologies, the hero Hao led everyone away

In the deep of night, the noise outside the window gradually diminishes

"No." The two female disciples replied in unison

"Go in and take a look," said the middle-aged man's voice

The gentleman said: "This bride originally had a maidservant accompanying her as part of her dowry. That night in the bridal chamber, it was indeed she who was attending to her. However, after this fire, only the bride's corpse was found, and that maidservant has completely vanished!"

Everyone was astonished

Widely praised

The gentleman redirected everyone's attention: "This matter has long been known, it is just that you are unaware of it. Next, I am going to speak of another matter, heh heh, which is even more profound than this one!"

The Baisheng Mountain Villa has always conducted its affairs with integrity," the young master said lightly, "Hero Hao has even searched my room, so what is there to hide? It is just that a young lady resides in this room. If you insist on barging in, I would not be in a position to stop you.

Do not move! A cold voice, he stood before me, his gaze sharp

It turns out that this girl is the daughter of the leader of the Xisha Sect, and who is Leng Shengyin? Lei Lei glanced at the handsome man, who remained expressionless.

Hero Hao indeed fell silent

Everyone suddenly realized: "So that's how it is"

Leilei was even more speechless. After all, I saved your life, so you should at least say a word of gratitude like "A great favor is not to be thanked" to show your appreciation. Just because you are handsome, you love to act cool.

It turns out that someone from the Nanhai faction attempted to assassinate the leader of the Xisha faction, but it is estimated that the attempt failed and instead, the leader Wen was injured. Now, the members of the Xisha faction are coming to search for the assassin. Lei Lei was originally not very concerned about the grievances between these factions, but after understanding the situation, she turned to return to bed to continue sleeping. Little did she know that in just a short moment, a man in black was unexpectedly lying in front of her bed

The middle-aged man instructed from the side: "Everyone go in and search for me!"

The gentleman waved his hand to stop the crowd, adopting a mysterious expression: "It just so happens that I have a distant cousin's nephew who is working at Baisheng Mountain Villa, and I have heard that there is actually much more to that fire than meets the eye"

Leilei shook her head: "It's nothing."

A half boot was unexpectedly sticking out from under the bed, clearly belonging to a man

Oh, what is going on? How come there is nothing happening? ... Lei Lei took a long time to regain his senses, and he understood most of it in his heart. This Miss Wen and the handsome man ...! ... There is ambiguity, there is ambiguity! The handsome man attempted to assassinate Master Wen, but was saved by the daughter of his enemy, how dramatic, truly dramatic!

The crowd sighed in lamentation

Leilei rolled her eyes, angrily lifted the curtain, rubbed her eyes, and feigned a look of just waking up: "Who is it!"

It is a strange incident that occurred in the nearby Guyan Village. Mr. Shen mysteriously stated, "Last night, after the third watch, Lu Xiucai from Guyan Village went out to visit a friend. He returned a bit late and was unexpectedly entangled by a female ghost in white!"

The crowd was puzzled: "What is the explanation?"

The handsome man immediately opened his eyes, regaining his cold demeanor: "Less nonsense!"

... ...

Upon arrival, she was pressured by the handsome man to go to bed, and Lei Lei quietly lay down.

At midnight, a female ghost blocks the road, absorbing the vital energy of a young man. What a provocative and alluring topic it is, sparking a flurry of discussions among the crowd. Everyone at this table, including the young master, is staring intently at Lei Lei, who is wearing a plain blue long gown typically worn by scholars. Of course, everyone knows she cannot be a ghost, but whether she might be frivolous with men is another matter.

They are still discussing over there

There are hidden meanings in the words, carrying a hint of sensuality, which instead stirs people's interest in conversation. Lei Lei turned to look at the young master, realizing that on his wedding night, he left his wife in the bridal chamber and ran off to uphold justice.

How could the people at Baisheng Mountain Villa be so careless

The gentleman said: "As the auspicious day approaches, matters concerning the longevity fruit have emerged. The three major sects are embroiled in endless disputes, and naturally, Young Master Xiao follows Alliance Leader He, rushing about to mediate. The Hua family, being reasonable, seeing that Young Master Xiao is unable to attend, and not wanting to miss the auspicious occasion, thus sent their young master to personally escort his sister over. However, on the very night of the wedding, a conflict erupted between the Xisha Sect and the Nanhai Sect. At that time, Alliance Leader He was at the wedding banquet, and upon hearing of the incident, he immediately prepared to rush over. Young Master Xiao has always taken the affairs of the martial world upon himself, fearing that the conflict between the two sects would harm the innocent, he insisted on accompanying him, even missing the chance to meet his newlywed wife."

Oh no! Lei Lei exclaimed in surprise

How could such a thing happen!

Someone laughed: "The young couple will eventually meet, so why rush? As the saying goes, 'a brief separation is better than a new marriage.' They are newlyweds experiencing a brief separation; who knows, once everything is settled, the young couple might have already made up for the night of their wedding. What do you all think?"

The middle-aged man said: "Just now, someone attempted to assassinate our leader, Master Wen of the Xisha Sect. He has already been struck by Master Wen, and it seems he is heading this way. He is likely hiding in the inn, so I would like to conduct a search."

An unexpected event occurred

Unable to move, Lei Lei could only remain silent. Taking the initiative to save someone is a matter of goodwill, but being forced to do so feels entirely different. She maliciously thought, fine, if they don't open the door, it would be best if they barged in, caught you, and killed you!

Surely, it is a spy from the evil cult

The innkeeper hesitated

How did this person get in

Still seeking to supplement the yang with the yin, I would rather be frivolous with "Little White" than with him

You are still drawn to that cold sacred sound, he almost killed your father just now

The gentleman nodded: "The Hua family is certainly in mourning, but it is unfortunate that it is due to their own improper employment of people, and it is not good to dwell on it too much. However, Young Master Xiao feels a sense of responsibility that cannot be ignored. Although he has never met that Miss Hua, she is still his wife, having gone through the wedding rites. Therefore, two months ago, he set out to search for the whereabouts of her dowry maid. " He deliberately paused: "Young Master Xiao is vehemently opposed to evil. Just a few days ago, weren't a few members of the demonic sect killed at the foot of Ren Mountain? It was precisely Young Master Xiao who happened to pass by and took the opportunity to deal with them.

Suddenly, the sound of a wooden clapper echoed

Just as I was thinking, a sudden cacophony erupted from downstairs, followed by a sudden burst of flames and the neighing of horses

The crowd eagerly inquired, "What is the matter?"

A few words left Leilei completely disinterested, after all this time, this good opportunity had already been taken by someone else

Amidst the sighs of lament, Lei Lei came to her senses and finally understood why Butler Zhao and the others had been wearing long faces. She couldn't help but inwardly lament the misfortune of that flower girl. Just look at it; such an outstanding husband, and she hadn't even had the chance to enjoy him once before she perished!

Someone asked: "If it has been burned by fire, how can we recognize that the corpse is indeed the bride?"

"You need not worry, we know our limits and will not ruin your business!" Another person stepped forward to offer comfort, their attire no different from that of the others, yet their voice was exceptionally pleasant, revealing that it was a woman. Lei Lei squinted her eyes to look, finding her appearance exceedingly beautiful

One may know a person's face but not their heart

Lei Lei turned around: "Are you Leng Shengyin?"

The room is quite simple, and the other two female disciples are rummaging around everywhere, not even sparing the small cabinet.

The public praises: "Young Master Xiao's actions are truly admirable!"

Leilei ate quietly.

She immediately covered her mouth, almost screaming

It has been a long time since we last met, and the people outside are becoming impatient

Ancient Words Village? The White-Clad Female Ghost? Lei Lei lowered her head immediately, why does this scene feel so familiar?

Uncle Hao! "" in a mournful tone

So beautiful, truly beautiful, but unfortunately taken

Someone asked: "The Hua family of Yetan City is far away, over a thousand miles; how is it possible for them to have dealings with Baisheng Villa?"

Seeing no results, Miss Wen appeared to breathe a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to speak to Lei Lei, she inadvertently lowered her head and caught sight of an object in front of the bed, instantly changing her expression.

There are concerns: "How could the old master of Huazhuang be willing to let it go after his daughter had an incident at Baisheng Mountain Villa?"

"Inappropriate," said the young master.

Leilei was also surprised; murder is no trivial matter. A maidservant killing her mistress must have some benefit, and if the intention was to sow discord between the two families, it was clearly not done cleanly enough.

Many people nodded in agreement

The garments were once again donned, concealing the beauty before him. Only then did the handsome man lean back, his eyes half-closed, a slight sheen of sweat visible on his forehead

The gentleman said: "You are unaware of this, but when the old master Xiao Yuan was young, he once lent a great hand to the Hua family. In gratitude, the old master of the Hua family promised his granddaughter, who had just turned five, to the young master of the Xiao family."

Uncle Hao! Upon realizing his slip of the tongue, the woman who accompanied him hurriedly intervened, "It seems that Young Master Xiao has his own reasons."

Why not go to her hometown to search for it

Mr. Yan said seriously: "I heard that the female ghost is dressed in white, and her tongue is a full foot long!"

The crowd was astonished

Upon closer observation, Miss Wen is indeed very beautiful. The black dress with white edges worn by her does not make her appear haughty; rather, it accentuates her gentle demeanor: "There is no need for the young lady to be afraid, we will just take a look and leave." Her voice is very gentle as she approaches the bedside and gives Lei Lei a slight smile: "There was an assassin earlier, nothing happened here, right?"

Is it really not there? The voice of the heroic Hao was filled with doubt, clearly also lacking trust in Miss Wen

The matters of ghosts and deities have always been a topic that people find endlessly fascinating and never tire of discussing, with public interest only increasing: "What does that female ghost look like?"

The gentleman suddenly lowered his voice and chuckled, "Everyone, can you guess what happened next? After Lu Xiucai woke up, he found himself lying by the roadside, and his clothes were unexpectedly missing. He fell ill upon returning home and is still lying in bed now."