News spread through the military, and Mu Xiao Xiao quickly learned that Dragon Yu Tian was injured. However, the information was not clear, and she didn’t know how serious his injuries were or if he was in danger. She was restless. Lan Xia Chu also heard the news and came to see Mu Xiao Xiao.
“I heard your little Tian Tian was shot by an arrow!”
“I know! We must plan quickly. I want to go out. This damn cage is imprisoning me so I know nothing!” Mu Xiao Xiao said angrily.
Lan Xia Chu felt it was unfair to the flowered-clothed person, who was so beautiful and elegant! Although bringing them here was somewhat excessive, it was only because he liked Mu Xiao Xiao. Every time he looked at Mu Xiao Xiao, his smile was so sad and sorrowful that it made her feel heartache. Mu Xiao Xiao’s heart was so hard! Lan Xia Chu thought the flowered-clothed person was truly pitiful, even more so than herself. Her mother always said she was too willful and arrogant, didn’t understand the constraints of love, simply liked Jin Ge, and was unaware of the pain of not being accepted. Now, seeing the flowered-clothed person, Lan Xia Chu finally understood what it meant to be trapped by love – even such a beautiful person had been humbled to the dust…
“Hey, why are you spacing out? We need to find a way out! Remember, Moonlight Beauty is also here! Don’t you forget the black-clothed person who came last time, who claimed to be a Su family guard, following Moonlight Beauty’s orders, bringing a group to protect us – right, we can ask them for help! You know martial arts, they also know martial arts. A group of experts taking me out would be much easier!” Mu Xiao Xiao began gesticulating excitedly.
Lan Xia Chu frowned: “Don’t you feel sad for the flowered-clothed person? If you leave, how sad would he be? Aren’t you worried about him?”
Mu Xiao Xiao suddenly looked at Lan Xia Chu, carefully examining her expression and eyes, and her heart suddenly thundered – could it be that Lan Xia Chu actually likes Little Flower?
“Who are you worried about?” The flowered-clothed person suddenly walked in, smiling and asking. He had been there for a while and heard Mu Xiao Xiao’s attempts to leave. Lan Xia Chu was truly kind-hearted; her words were like they flowed directly from his own heart. He really wanted to ask: Mu Xiao Xiao, do you have a heart? Do you know the compassion of my love?
Mu Xiaoxiao, do you have a heart? Do you know the compassion of my love? I found my brother, yet I still dare not raise my flag, not directly confronting Long Yutian – isn’t this just waiting for your return! I have been carefully planning for so long, but for whom? I want to create a world to share with you, yet you don’t even care! Mu Xiaoxiao, do you have a heart? Will you feel sad for me?
However, the man in the flower-patterned robe had no confidence, no courage to hear Mu Xiaoxiao's response. He just concealed his painful expression, smiling and playing dumb, asking: "Who are you worried about?"
Lan Xiachen was startled, seeing the man in the flower-patterned robe stammering: "No... no one... suddenly appearing, how scary!" Because she was hanging her head, the last sentence was almost inaudible. However, Mu Xiaoxiao was very close to her and heard everything clearly. How strange, wasn't Lan Xiachen arrogant in front of the Moon Beauty? Why did she become so demure in front of the man in the flower-patterned robe? Does lowering her head mean shyness? Does speaking softly mean embarrassment? Does being shy in front of a man mean she likes him? Oh, my goodness...
Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't quite describe her feelings towards the man in the flower-patterned robe. Right now, her thought was that he bullied Xiaotiantian, so she won't talk to him, but she also doesn't want anyone else to like him! Go, hurry and go, don't let them interact more! Mu Xiaoxiao clenched her fist and nodded resolutely. This action looked even more heartbreaking to the man in the flower-patterned robe.
"Xiaoxiao, do you want to leave me like this?" The man in the flower-patterned robe approached her, his eyes black as ink, sadly locking onto Mu Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, what am I in your eyes? Do you treat me as an enemy to be avoided?"
"No, I don't treat you as an enemy, but... but... you hurt Xiaotiantian... You know, you both are people I really like, both very important to me, but you started the trouble, seizing his throne when he wasn't around. I don't like this. Moreover, how could you let someone shoot him with an arrow? Isn't there a saying about winning without honor..."
The man in the flower-patterned robe stepped back, leaning against the edge of the rattan chair, arms crossed, with a weak and cruel smile.
Long Yutian shot dead?
The man in the flower-patterned robe stepped back, leaning against the edge of the rattan chair, arms crossed, with a weak and cruel smile. He said: “Xiaoxiao, if I say this was Long Yutian’s own trap, would you believe me?” Winning without honor? Where did he win? He almost fled in complete defeat!
"No way, who would shoot themselves? I certainly wouldn't... uh, I'm not saying you're lying..." Meeting the man's cold gaze, Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't continue: "Little Flower, I'm sorry... Maybe you should beat me... I can see you're feeling terrible, you'd better let me go, staying here will only torture you more and make you more painful..."
"No!" The man in the flower-patterned robe blurted out, standing straight, stubbornly saying: "Unless I let go, you'll accompany me for life!" His voice was high-pitched and rough, full of oppression. After saying this, he flung his sleeve and strode away.
Supported by his anger, the man in the flower-patterned robe walked far before stopping, turning back to see Mu Xiaoxiao still standing there, her expression unreadable. He stared blankly until tears of tenderness flowed from his eyes. I'm sorry, Xiaoxiao, I must have scared you, I'm sorry, I should have silently watched over you, I shouldn't have forced you, I'm sorry...
Suddenly, it started snowing! This second winter snow came more suddenly and more fiercely than the last. Large snowflakes scattered on the man's clothes and face, turning into crystal-clear droplets. He sighed deeply and continued walking.
"Send people to spread rumors that Long Yutian has been shot dead in battle," the man in the flower-patterned robe ordered.
As the rumors spread, the man's subordinates were all excited, feeling they were close to success, about to be enfeoffed and rewarded. Meanwhile, Mu Xiaoxiao was planning the escape details with Lan Xiachen and the ten-person Su family group. Mainly due to the ten-person group's efforts - they had traveled through Xiao City, understanding the terrain and defenses, and had a solid plan for the escape route.
Since the man in the flower-patterned robe spoke those words to Mu Xiaoxiao, he hadn't been interested in seeing her. This was the perfect opportunity to escape!
Goodbye, Little Flower
Since the man in the flower-patterned robe spoke those words to Mu Xiaoxiao, he hadn’t been interested in seeing her. This was the perfect opportunity to escape! The tunnel started from under Mu Xiaoxiao’s bed, with another exit in a small alley near the man’s courtyard. As soon as it got dark, Mu Xiaoxiao dismissed all servants, saying she wanted to play with Lan Xiachen and that no one should disturb her. Soon, a slight sound came from under the bed, and Mu Xiaoxiao slipped in, with the leader of the ten-person group lifting the floorboard. “Hurry, we don’t have much time!” Mu Xiaoxiao said nothing more, turned, and began climbing down. Looking up, she saw Lan Xiachen still standing there in a daze. Mu Xiaoxiao grew anxious: “Lan Xiachen, are you stupid? Hurry up!”
