Hu Yannan’s hand was incredibly fast, and Dan Xiaoya couldn’t dodge in time. She felt a burning pain on her cheek and saw stars. Without thinking, she struck back, hitting Hu Yannan’s face while shouting, “Bastard!”
The guards and servants gasped and quickly disappeared, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Hu Yannan was caught off guard by her boldness. His fiery eyes locked onto Dan Xiaoya, a sinister smile playing on his lips. “Good! Quite brave! But I never allow women to be insolent in front of me. You will regret this,” he said, approaching menacingly…
Dan Xiaoya watched his terrifying approach, involuntarily swallowing. She knew her slap had struck a nerve, and he wouldn’t let it go. But why such a severe reaction over a piece of clothing? She began to retreat, saying, “Wait, it’s just a dress. I’ll return it.” She started removing her outer garment.
When Hu Yannan saw her disrobing, revealing her figure, he remembered their first meeting and looked at her with contempt. “Shameless woman!” he spat.
Dan Xiaoya, hearing his hurtful words, challenged him defiantly, “Unfortunately, this ‘shameless woman’ is the wife you begged for. I pity you, General Hu Yannan.”
Hu Yannan was momentarily speechless. “You…”
“What? Aren’t I the wife you desperately sought?” she said, stepping boldly towards him.
Hu Yannan’s rage boiled, his gaze so cold it made the surrounding birds flee and butterflies hide. Only Dan Xiaoya, consumed by anger, remained oblivious to his killing intent. “What a pity, great General Hu Yannan. You begged for the lowest possible match. Hahaha…”
Hu Yannan’s bloodthirsty eyes filled with murderous intent, his forehead veins bulging. Dan Xiaoya, having laughed her fill, finally noticed his terrifying expression. A chill ran down her spine, making her feel cold despite the bright sunshine.
Hu Yannan quickly grabbed her right wrist, dragging her to the rear courtyard. No matter how she struggled, she couldn’t break free. Her wrist ached, almost hearing bones cracking.
Dan Xiaoya was nearly dragged on the ground, losing a shoe. Her bare foot scraped the ground, leaving traces of blood. Hu Yannan turned and coldly looked at her – her hair disheveled, face swollen, one shoe missing, foot covered in dirt and blood. Her pitiful appearance elicited no mercy from Hu Yannan, who continued dragging her towards the dungeon…
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Chapter 021
