Without Shu Yang, I’d feel like an unwanted child, recalling my orphan days. I buried my face in Shu Yang’s warm back, inhaling her herbal scent. The March wind swept through my hair, biting like Lan, reproaching me.
I softly asked, “Yang, where is Jianghu?”
“Wherever there are people, there are conflicts. Wherever there are conflicts, there is Jianghu…” Shu Yang answered.
I smiled, a classic response that reminded me of wuxia novels. However, saying this seems to break the romantic atmosphere I had carefully built.
I wondered what kind of scenery Jianghu would be and what experiences awaited me there. Could I untangle my complicated feelings? Shang, Yu Mo, where are you now? Even if you’re hunting me, I still miss you. When my sins are pardoned, I hope we can live together again.
I walked hand in hand with Shu Yang, striding boldly down the street. Shu Yang laughed brilliantly, though not as brilliantly as me, since I was the consumer and Shu Yang was the payer. Yet, Shu Yang seemed quite happy, unlike Mo Ran, whose dejected expression suggested otherwise. I suspected Shu Yang’s family might be wealthier than Mo Ran’s.
Several temporary porters behind us looked as if they were in unbearable pain, weighed down by the ‘spoils’ in my hands. While I swept through the market, countless unmarried women flirtatiously passed by Shu Yang.
Those flirtatious glances made me uncomfortable, as I felt a strong urge to confront them. This person must be a fox in disguise, so seductive… “I can’t watch anymore!”
I roared, and everyone was stunned, their eyes focused on me.
Those women’s flirtatious glances were half-frozen. I squeezed out these words: “I’ll cover my eyes so I don’t interfere with your light bulb moment.” With this, everyone collapsed. As I was about to pull out a cloth to cover my eyes, Shu Yang grabbed my hand, pouting like a coquette, complaining: “Xiao Han~!”
I felt my nosebleed about to rush up. I’ve seen women being coquettish, but never a man like Shu Yang. I thought my coquettish skills were top-notch, but he outshone me! I cooperatively buried myself in his arms, “Okay, don’t be angry, I was just playing around. You know I truly love you.” The expressions of everyone watching were incredibly rich!
A woman slapped a man: “Look at them! How considerate of his wife! You? Ptui!”
A group of women stomped their feet and gritted their teeth, while a group of men clapped and cheered for us.
We left under various gazes. Shu Yang looked at me, asking: “When I was being flirted with by other women, you just stood by?” I shook my head, “No, that’s a lie.”
Shu Yang was silent for a moment, then asked: “What about that ‘love me’ part?”
I was speechless; he even remembered that. Well, since I said it, I’ll own it. Usually, Shu Yang pampers and coaxes me, so this time I should cheer him up! “Of course that part is true!” Shu Yang smiled sweetly, indescribably happy. If it were me, I’d be happy if my crush confessed to me, let alone Shu Yang, who is so pure.
I looked up at the azure sky, hoping I’d have such a day too! Jade Emperor godfather, please bless me…
While I was lost in prayer, two people fell from the tree. We looked at each other, eyes wide open…
[Volume One – Encounter: Chapter Twenty-Two – Long-missed Daughter’s Red Wine.]
“Daddy…”
“Your Majesty…”
Just hearing their voices, you’d know who they are, right?!
“Damn Mo Ran!”
“Lin?!” This was our joint exclamation. The four of us were silent for a moment. When I finally reacted, I asked: “How long have you two been following?” Mo Ran stammered: “I’ve been following all along…” Lin: “I started following when you two left the palace.” Impressive! Two tracking experts. “You two, become porters!”
Mo Ran tried to speak but was silenced by my glare. Lin tried to object but was subdued by my roar.
Hmph, none of them want to submit to me? I hooked arms with Shu Yang and continued sweeping the market. Suddenly, I sniffed. Hmm? Such a familiar smell. Sniffing again, my craving was instantly triggered! “Daughter’s Red Wine!!!” I screamed and jumped into the wine vat, guzzling the wine inside.
Shu Yang stood stunned at the door. Mo Ran hurriedly pulled me out of the wine vat. It’s not that I have no self-control, but I’ve been hiding and escaping, without time for beauty sleep, let alone leisurely wine tasting. When I got the chance this time, my wine addiction erupted—no one can blame anyone.
Mo Ran gently patted my cheek: “Daddy, are you okay? … It’s all your fault! Didn’t watch over Han!” I pouted, “Unfilial son! How dare you lecture your mother!” Lin and Shu Yang were shocked. Mo Ran twitched his mouth: “You said what? Mother? My mother is in the palace!” Right after Mo Ran finished speaking, I slapped him again.
Mo Ran was even more stunned: “Daddy, you hit me again!” I glared angrily: “You ungrateful child, you don’t even recognize the mother who carried you for ten months and raised you with great difficulty? Asking for a beating!”
Shu Yang walked forward, holding me horizontally. “Xiao Han, you’re drunk. I’ll take you back to the inn to rest.”
Mo Ran snatched it from me. “You’re not qualified to touch my father!” I was angry, slapping his face. “Your mother doesn’t even have the right to eat my food! Damn brat! Ugh!” Mo Ran was stunned. “Father, you hit me!” I climbed back into Shu Yang’s arms, rolling my eyes. “What? Can’t take it? Wife, let’s go!”
Shu Yang’s mouth twitched, carrying me out of the wine shop. Lan patted Mo Ran’s shoulder. “Brother, take it easy. I’m also sad that my master is being treated like a woman.” Lan turned and left, leaving Mo Ran petrified. The boss walked over. “Ahem, young master, this jar of top-grade daughter’s red wine… that lady hasn’t paid yet.”
Mo Ran went crazy, why do I have to pay again!
“Urgh~” I threw up again, Shu Yang nervously wiped my mouth. “Xiao Han, how can you drink so much? Drinking too much will hurt your body.” I laughed wildly at Shu Yang and waved my hand. “It’s fine! With my capacity, drinking several jars is no problem! Urgh~”
Even though Shu Yang knew I was difficult after drinking, he always ended up buying a small jar of daughter’s red wine for me. Alas! This man loves and spoils me too much!
Although Mo Ran didn’t know much about Shu Yang, he was certain that if Shu Yang continued to spoil me, I would eventually be ruined.
For days, the pursuers hadn’t shown themselves. I couldn’t turn myself in even if I wanted to because the pursuers from these two countries were in competition. They both saw me as prey, and whoever caught me would win, leading to a chaotic war between them. Who would remember me, the wanted person? If I shouted, “I am Ling Xiao Han!” on the street, they probably wouldn’t care.
Being ignored might not be bad. During their competition, I can relax, take a beauty sleep, apply a DIY mask, or just stroll around and drink.
Anyway, I’m living quite comfortably now. Shang and Mo, you keep fighting. When you’ve fought enough and remember there’s someone like me waiting to be caught, I’ll be happy to play with you! o(∩_∩)o…Haha…
(Who chases people like them? Their inefficiency and attitude would thrill any great thief or serious criminal.)
Next chapter, I’ll be touring the food kingdom, Cloud Moon Country! Since the emperors of these three countries are such handsome and beautiful men, I wonder what the emperor of Cloud Moon Country is like? I can’t wait…
[Volume One – Encounter: Chapter Twenty-Three, Young Emperor Bao Xi.]
After sitting in a horse-drawn carriage for nearly ten days, we finally arrived in Cloud Moon Country. As soon as the carriage stopped, I jumped down and stretched, “Wow! Finally here! If I had to sit in this carriage for a few more hours, my butt would become a peony!”
