Huyuan Nan frowned, circled the carriage, found nothing suspicious. The carriage was designed for speed, so the space was small, barely fitting two people. Given the King of Jing’s temperament, Xiaosha couldn’t possibly be among them. With this thought, he waved his hand, and the gate guards stood up, opening the gate and letting the carriage pass.
Dan Xiaoya looked around, inexplicably shivering. The sky had already darkened, and the surroundings seemed to have a magical, eerie sound. She turned to Zhao Yeqing, who was suddenly approaching her, and found that he seemed like a different person, exuding a dangerous and terrifying signal. She involuntarily took a step back, her heart pounding as she asked, “Young, Young Master, what do you mean by this?”
Zhao Yeqing did not answer but instead asked, “Xiao Dan?”
Your lover is the wife of General Huyan, and she has already been killed by General Huyan, isn’t she?”
Dan Xiaoya looked at Zhao Yeqing, whose eyes were gleaming, and felt an inexplicable tightness in her heart. “Young Master, what do you mean by asking this?”
Zhao Yeqing’s eyes narrowed dangerously. He suddenly grabbed Dan Xiaoya’s right hand and pressed the bracelet on her wrist. “I hate being lied to the most. Xiao Dan, is this place suitable to be your tomb?”
Dan Xiaoya’s blood rushed to her brain. She had fallen into his hands, and this time, no one could save her…
“Young Master, you’re joking, right? This joke is not funny at all,” Dan Xiaoya said nervously, trying to withdraw her hand. However, Zhao Yeqing increased the force on her hand, tearing off her sleeve, revealing the bracelet flickering with an eerie light under the moonlight…
Zhao Yeqing let out a cold snort. “Speak! What was your purpose in approaching me this time?”
Dan Xiaoya looked at the aggressive Zhao Yeqing and became clear-headed… Death was inevitable, so what was there to fear? Perhaps she could still return… She calmed down, and her beautiful face turned cold. “Young Master, since you know, I won’t hide it.
Yes, I ‘took’ the bracelet from you. If you want it, I’ll return it.” She moved her right wrist closer to Zhao Yeqing.
Zhao Yeqing, seeing Dan Xiaoya’s sudden coldness, felt hurt. Painfully, he knocked away her outstretched hand and said angrily, “I’m asking you, what was your purpose in approaching me this time?”
“Don’t wrongly accuse me. It was you who insisted on me following you. As for this bracelet, if you hadn’t provoked me that day on the street, I wouldn’t have taken it. I wouldn’t have worn it on my wrist either, and I wouldn’t be unable to take it off now. I’m returning it to you now, so please remove it.” She extended her right hand again.
Zhao Yeqing felt that the bracelet looked particularly fitting on her wrist and wanted her to wear it forever. This appeared to be another of her deceptions. His gaze turned cold. He caught Dan Xiaoya’s hand and asked, “Your name isn’t Dan Shiling, is it?” Dan Xiaoya was stunned for a moment and nodded. “Dan Xiaoya.” Zhao Yeqing muttered to himself, “Indeed, even the name isn’t real.” Then his gaze sharpened, and he asked sternly, “Which of what you told me was actually true?”
Dan Xiaoya looked at the angry Zhao Yeqing and said nothing. Her silence was interpreted by Zhao Yeqing as an admission. He looked almost crazy, staring at the bracelet on her wrist.
“Even this sentence was a lie, right? Can’t be removed? Something worn can’t be taken off? You’re lying and not even choosing a good excuse.” He seemed determined to prove her wrong and reached to remove the bracelet…
Zhao Yeqing looked at her complete lack of attachment, and his intense love transformed into deep hatred. Zhao Yeqing approached Shan Xiaoया, his breath exhaling on her face. “Since you want to take it off, I have the most direct method.” Shan Xiaoया hurriedly nodded. A demonic voice entered Shan Xiaoया’s ears. “Chop off your wrist.”
Shan Xiaoया’s heart tightened, her mouth opening wide. Disbelievingly, she asked, “What?” Only then did she notice Zhao Yeqing’s cruel and dark expression. Zhao Yeqing grabbed Shan Xiaoया’s right wrist with one hand, while the other hand caressed the bracelet. The bracelet’s seductive light reflected in Zhao Yeqing’s eyes, making them gleam with a bloodthirsty radiance.
His soft-spoken words sounded venomous in Shan Xiaoया’s ears. “Where should I chop it off? What a pity for this perfect arm.” His fingers touching her skin made her break out in goosebumps, suddenly feeling cold and shivering. After digesting his words, she belatedly realized the horrifying scene she was facing.
About to be dismembered, the young master who was passionate and friendly just yesterday had now become bloodthirsty and cruel. His icy and brutal gaze, and the merciless curve of his mouth, made her heart tremble.
Shan Xiaoया swallowed with difficulty, asking in disbelief, “Young Master, is your solution to chop off my arm?” Zhao Yeqing nodded expressionlessly, drawing a sword from his waist. The pale sword shadow looked cold in the moonlight. He said fiercely, “Say goodbye to your hand. Where should I chop?”
Shan Xiaoया covered her right hand with her left, trembling as she accused, “You can’t do this! If you do, I can never go back. I just took your thing and now I’m returning it. You can’t be so cruel as to make me disabled. No!”
Zhao Yeqing looked thoughtfully at the frightened Shan Xiaoया, a reluctance stirring in his heart. Ignoring the strange feeling, he said coldly, “Return it? What do you mean by returning? I only want the bracelet, not you, this liar.” He raised his sword with the intent to strike.
Shan Xiaoया hurriedly hugged Zhao Yeqing’s sword-wielding arm, almost in tears. “No! I don’t want to keep your bracelet. From now on, I’ll follow you as a slave, without pay. Until it falls off and I return it to you, I swear I will return it.”
Zhao Yeqing heard her offer to stay by his side, feeling a slight secret joy. Knowing he shouldn’t, he could clearly feel the tremor in his heart and his full anger dissolving into a surprising curiosity. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, seemingly considering the truthfulness of her words.
Shan Xiaoया hurriedly declared again, “I, Shan Xiaoया, swear I will never keep the Young Master’s bracelet. Before the bracelet comes off, I will be a slave, never wavering.”
A joy flashed in Zhao Yeqing’s eyes, quickly masked by coldness. He shouted, “This isn’t me forcing you, but your own choice. If you ever change your mind, I will definitely take back the bracelet.”
Shan Xiaoया sighed in relief, her hanging heart dropping. “Young Master is absolutely right. I took your thing, so naturally, I must pay the price. Being a slave is nothing.” She finally could escape intact. “Bracelet, oh bracelet, you must come off quickly so I can go back. Leave this ghostly place…”
Chapter 071
Spanning hundreds of acres, with towering gates, high and solid courtyard walls, interlocking buildings, and meticulously arranged courtyards; winding corridors through mountains, arched bridges over flowing water, exquisite carved railings and jade-like structures; ancient trees reaching to the sky, magnificent mountain ranges, and blooming flowers… Mingjiang Mountain Villa, as its name suggests, is a mountain villa that has been expanded into its current prosperous state. Geographically, it can be called a deep mountain. It is bustling and prosperous… Shan Xiaoya, in the capacity of a maidservant, followed Zhao Yeqing to Mingjiang Mountain Villa. The initial amazement disappeared by the next day…
