Zhao Yeqing signaled to Li Wei, who took the box from Lu Wushuang and handed it to Zhao Yeqing. Opening the box, he saw the family heirloom ruby bracelet. Spherical in shape, with uniform color and distinct angles, the ruby displayed intense colors in the sunlight…
Legend said it contained mysterious power… Zhao Yeqing closed the box and set it aside.
“Alright, you don’t need to run or die. Return the betrothal gifts to the Famous Sword Manor when you go back. Consider this marriage never happened.” He looked at the two, still shocked, picked up the box, stood up, and strode out of the inn…
Zhao Yeqing’s previous frustration and anger disappeared. Suddenly, he felt in a great mood, and the sunlight seemed brighter than before…
Dan Xiaoya quickly put her finger to her lips, making a gesture to be quiet. “Shh! Keep your voice down. Don’t let anyone else know.” She then peeked outside the door, confirmed no one was around, and closed the door. She said to the girl, “Bad people are chasing me. I had no choice but to dress like this. Do you understand?”
The girl nodded in understanding, covering her mouth with her hand, afraid that making a sound might bring disaster to the person before her. “Well, if you don’t mind and really want to wear my clothes, I’ll give you a set.”
“Really?”
“My clothes aren’t worth much. Come with me.” She then led Dan Xiaoya into the house…
With the girl’s help, Dan Xiaoya changed into a washed-out gray coarse cloth outfit.
The girl wrapped her short hair in a blue square scarf, completely hiding whether her hair was long or short. The coarse cloth clothes couldn’t hide her heroic spirit and beautiful face. However, dressed like this, no one would associate her with the handsome young gentleman.
The girl looked at Dan Xiaoya in women’s clothing and couldn’t help but say, “Sister, you’re so beautiful.”
Dan Xiaoya said nonchalantly, “What’s the use of being beautiful? I’m still bullied. Only strength matters. By the way, where are your parents? I only see you alone.”
