Besides, she had been enjoying her role as a mountain bandit leader, and shifting her focus to conquering a sickly lover seemed too boring.
She pondered and said: “Of course I’ll be responsible…”
Ji Mingshao gained confidence and smugly glanced at Luo Jie.
“But marriage… we’ll talk about it later. The most important thing now is to build up the mountain stronghold to avoid trouble from the government troops,” Ruan Ning continued.
Luo Jie snorted triumphantly at Ji Mingshao.
Ji Mingshao asked, “How long is ‘later’?”
“I’ll give you an answer within half a year.”
Half a year was the longest stay in this world, and before that, she would find a way to complete her mission.
Ji Mingshao felt both disappointment and excitement. At least he had a definite answer and wouldn’t be able to pester her anymore.
He nodded, “Okay, I’ll wait for your reply.”
“No!” Luo Jie interrupted, turning to Ruan Ning, “Ning-mei, this man is from the underworld and sneaked up the mountain. Who knows what he’s planning? We can’t be careless!”
Damn this fool! Ji Mingshao’s hand reached for his waist, his fingertips touching a silver needle, when he suddenly heard Ruan Ning say: “He’s not from the government.”
He was the one who warned me in the county yamen and helped us deal with the archer.”
Ji Mingshao felt joy when he heard her recognize him. He stepped forward, took her hand, and said: “I’m glad you’re okay. Be careful in the future. Some men may look strong, but they’re useless and can’t protect you.”
Luo Jie retorted, “Who are you calling useless?”
Ji Mingshao replied, “Whoever fits the description knows who I mean.”
Ruan Ning, exasperated, said, “Can you be any more childish? If you want to fight, go outside!”
Ji Mingshao looked at Luo Jie, “Did you hear? Go outside.”
“Ning-mei means you should go out,” Luo Jie countered.
“Both of you, get out!” Ruan Ning pushed them out and slammed the door.
Finally, peace and quiet.
“Jiejie, where did you find such a sickly lover? How immature!” Ruan Ning mumbled. “They weren’t like this when we first met.”
