“Woman, do you want to fight?!” Yimo’s anger was burning. “Come on, I’m not afraid; this is exactly what I wanted! Yes! What about it?!” He slammed the table: “Don’t think I won’t hit you just because you’re a woman!” I imitated him and slammed the table, which split in two: “Don’t think I won’t beat you just because you’re a man!”
Yimo looked at the broken table, his jaw dropping in disbelief. I proudly smiled at him: “Hey, I used to be a guard, you know. Have you made up your mind? Still want to fight?” Yimo, being face-conscious, said: “Let’s fight, who’s afraid?” This was exactly what I was waiting for!
After a round of beating, I satisfyingly patted my hands, sat on a stool eating melon seeds, looking at Yimo lying on the ground nearly defeated. Yimo struggled to get up, “You… you’re not human! You’re not even a woman!” I glanced at him and laughed: “Whether I’m human or a woman, what’s it to you? Loser.” Yimo’s heart was bleeding! As a man, he had lost a fight to a woman, confirming – ‘She is the most fierce, evil, and violent woman in the world!’
I had a brilliant idea. I squatted down to help Yimo up. Just as he was about to look at me gratefully, I let go, and he fell again. I laughed, “Ning Yimo, this is payback!” He suddenly remembered the first time we met, full of regret! Karma!
Yimo struggled to get up, and just as he sat down, I looked at him threateningly, “Ning Yimo, will you dare to order me around again? Dare to bully me?” He shook his head frantically, not wanting to die at her hands. I laughed secretly, ‘Haha, I’ve successfully turned the tables!’
From then on, life changed. I finally understood “what goes around comes around”!
“Han’er… for Us…” I glared, and Yimo quickly swallowed the rest of the sentence, hurriedly dressing himself, fetching water, washing up, bringing breakfast, brewing tea. After finishing, I satisfyingly patted his head: “Not bad, doing things yourself. That’s a good child! Here, sister will reward you with a melon seed to crack!” Yimo sweated profusely, wondering, ‘What does she think I am? 555~~’
Suddenly, an official burst in, kneeling heavily, “Your Majesty! The Emperor of NingYue Kingdom seeks an audience!” I was shocked. Shang? Why is he here? Yimo stood up, “We know. We will go now! You may leave!”
(Shang is here? Could he know I escaped into the palace? What should I do? Will I be caught and charged with deceiving the monarch? Ah~ I’m going crazy~)
Just as Yimo was about to leave, he turned back and smiled at me: “Han’er, stay here obediently. I’ll be back soon.” “Okay.” Obediently stay? Who does he think I am? Hmph! Only a fool would stay! If he won’t let me follow openly, I’ll follow secretly!
I grabbed my precious bundle and luggage, tiptoeing behind him, but he discovered me. “Han’er, stop hiding. If you want to follow, come along.” “Yay! Yimo is so nice!” I cheered, walking to his side.
With Yu Mo smiling at me, I remarked, “Didn’t you say I was terrible? Why the change now?” I stuck out my tongue at him: “Sometimes good, sometimes bad, both exist.” Yu Mo felt embarrassed. When Yu Mo met Shang, I hid behind the screen of the imperial throne and saw Shang’s familiar face.
“I wonder what important matter brings the Emperor of Yue Moon Country to our nation?” Yu Mo’s resonant voice echoed in the hall, and Yu Mo suddenly seemed strange to me, exuding a sense of authority. Shang’s brow was tightly furrowed, expressing his troubles, “I am here to find someone.” Upon hearing this, I was startled—was it me?
Yu Mo feigned surprise, “Oh? What kind of person is so important that you would personally come to search?” Disdain flashed in Shang’s eyes, “You know.” Yu Mo’s insincere smile contained provocation, “I do not know.” I watched their tense exchange, breaking out in cold sweat.
Shang was silent for a moment, then said, “Ling Xiaohang.” Yu Mo’s brow furrowed, “Who is she to you?” Shang smiled softly, “The person I deeply love, and simultaneously, a criminal who has committed a mistake.”
I was somewhat shocked—was Shang confessing? But the mistake I committed wouldn’t be the crime of deceiving the monarch, right?! Why is he still thinking about it?
Yu Mo seemed angry: “You are not worthy of her!” Shang calmly said: “You are not qualified to say that. Hand over Han!” My escapist mentality immediately arose. Just as I was about to flee, the screen fell! It was truly disloyal, failing me at the critical moment! I kicked it, then looked up to see everyone’s eyes fixed on me. I scratched the back of my head, “Don’t look at me like that, I’ll feel embarrassed…”
Yu Mo and Shang’s expressions were even uglier. This is the moment! Escape!! Just as I was preparing to jump up, I realized that light martial arts aren’t easy to use because I lack the keenness of an assassin. Shang suddenly flashed over and grabbed my leg, causing me to fall flat. I got up, looking aggrieved at Shang: “Why did you pull me down? It’s so embarrassing to fall in public!”
Yu Mo walked over, smiling mischievously: “You also know about face?” “Damn Yu Mo, don’t you…” Before I could finish, Shang embraced me tightly, “Han, don’t leave me.” I was stunned, my heartbeat skipping a few beats. Yu Mo, standing beside us, pulled me away, “Han is mine!” Oh, these two children! “I’m telling you both! You’re not young anymore.”
Your combined ages could make an old uncle, yet you’re still so willful!”
They both stared blankly at me, and the observing officials widened their eyes. I took the opportunity to move my steps, wanting to create some distance, ready to escape. “I want to say…” I continued boldly, “I belong to myself!” I leaped out the window, running away.
My crimes had deepened: first, deceiving the monarch; second, abandoning my post. The imperial guards sent by Yu Mo closely pursued me. “If you keep chasing me, I’ll strip naked!” I shouted. The soldiers were stunned, stopping in their tracks. Yes! Plan successful, escape!
From now on, I embarked on the path of fleeing…
(Uh, where am I going to escape? The jianghu has too many complications. Maybe… hehe, it’s decided!)
I walked dejectedly down the street, having traveled for over ten days to reach Chu Yue Country. I couldn’t understand why the journey from Yue Moon Country to Zhen Ming Country took just a few days, but from Zhen Ming to Chu Yue took over ten days! Carrying so much luggage, my shiny gold ingots were almost completely spent!
Why did I spend so much money? You wouldn’t think I’m touring, would you? With such heavy luggage, flying slowly and exhausted, almost dying, if I slow down, the pursuers could easily drag me back. I’ve never paid for horse carriages before, but now I’ve spent a large sum renting one, hired a temporary driver, plus expenses for eating, drinking, and living. My money… if only Mo Ran were here; he would gladly pay.
Lost in thought, I suddenly bumped into someone. Looking up, I saw a beautiful man! He smiled apologetically: “Sorry miss, I wasn’t paying attention and bumped into you.” How polite! Completely different from those two guys, Yu Mo and Mo Ran! I shook my head: “It’s okay, I was walking while thinking, sorry.”
I noticed a pair of hostile eyes behind this beautiful man—his personal bodyguard. Seems this beautiful man comes from a good family! I struck up a conversation, “May I ask the gentleman’s name…?” The beautiful man answered: “I’m called Shu Yang, and the miss…?” His initiative to ask my name was exciting. “I’m Ling Xiaohang!” I smiled happily.
Shu Yang looked at me in surprise: “So you are the Miss Ling who is being pursued by the emperors of Ningyue and Zhenming countries?” Have I become famous?
Why is the news spreading faster than me? How frustrating! “Brother, if you know, please don’t say anything, it could be deadly!”
