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
I’m taking a leave, Xiangyan is going to travel and will return on the 29th. After returning, I will definitely make up for the owed text for everyone. Hehe… I wish everyone’s wishes come true and everything goes smoothly. Friends who like this text, Xiangyan will update normally on the 30th. Thank you for your support.
Chapter 022
Guardians of the dungeon looked at the furious general, not daring to speak, only casting a sympathetic glance at Shan Xiaoya, who was dragged inside by the general. They closed the dungeon door and continued standing there…
Hu Yannan disregarded Shan Xiaoya’s struggles, brutally hanging her hands and raising her chin with a leather whip, forcing her to meet his sharp eyes. He asked in a low voice, “Do you know your mistake?”
“My clothes were ruined by you. Why should I admit fault? Is it necessary to hang me up over a piece of clothing? Are you planning to whip me?”
Hu Yannan looked at her dangerously. “If it were another woman, I wouldn’t hit her, but you… hmph!”
Shan Xiaoya saw the cruelty in his eyes and showed disdain in the corner of her eye. “Besides bullying the weak with your developed limbs, what else can you do?”
Hu Yannan heard her words and laughed instead of getting angry, a cruel laugh. “The victor is king, the defeated are thieves. Survival of the fittest is natural law.”
He then mercilessly struck her face with the whip. The pain on her cheek made Shan Xiaoya understand that continuing to argue would lead nowhere. She closed her eyes. “I’ve fallen into your hands and have no right to refuse. Kill me or cut me as you wish.”
Hu Yannan looked at her unexpectedly, somewhat disbelieving these words came from her mouth. “Are you truly not afraid of death?”
Shan Xiaoya’s beautiful eyes stared at Hu Yannan without any fear. “Stop talking nonsense and take action!”
Realizing this, Hu Yannan released her hands, and before she could fall to the ground, he caught her sliding body and quickly left the dungeon…
Chapter 023
Hu Yannan walked into the room, and the two young maids immediately bowed, “General!” Hu Yannan nodded, walked to the bed, and looked at Shan Xiaoya, who had been unconscious for three days and nights. That day, he had been quite harsh; even a healthy man would not have survived such torture, let alone a delicate woman like her. She was lucky to be alive. Thinking of her stubbornness and pride, he unconsciously frowned…
Shan Xiaoya felt her head splitting, her bones seemingly scattered and powerless. She alternated between feeling like she was in an ice cave and a furnace, uncomfortably hot and cold.
Her entire body was in pain, and the slightest movement felt like being crushed by a thousand chariots. She wanted to open her eyes but could only helplessly drift in darkness. She wanted to cry out but found no strength to make a sound. The feeling of helplessness made Shan Xiaoya unconsciously shed a tear.
Hu Yan Nan saw the tears on her face, and his frown deepened. An inexplicable heartache arose. He asked the elder standing nearby, “Lin, the medical officer, when will she wake up?”
The old man stroked his beard and respectfully said, “General, at the latest, madam will definitely wake up by tomorrow night.”
When Hu Yan Nan heard the word “madam,” an inexplicable tremor passed through his heart. He nodded and walked out…
Shan Xiaoya breathed through her nose, uncomfortably moving her arm, wanting to change positions. Unexpectedly, moving triggered her back wound, causing intense pain. This pain brought her consciousness back. Recalling the dungeon, she wondered if she had reached hell. Urgently opening her eyes, she saw familiar yet strange surroundings. This seemed to be the bridal chamber from that day. Had she not died? How was this possible? No! If she had died, she wouldn’t be in such pain and suffering.
Shan Xiaoya blinked, the light still before her eyes.
She was certain she wasn’t dead and this wasn’t hell, because hell wouldn’t have light. Being alive felt good, even if her body hurt. Being alive meant having hope, right? She still had something important to do: finding a way back. This place wasn’t suitable for her. When she returned, she would live freely and true to herself, not as helpless as now.
Shan Xiaoya felt her throat was about to smoke, uncomfortably dry. Looking at the teapot on the table, she grew thirstier. Being the only one in the room, she decided to help herself. Thinking this, she gently moved to sit up. Unexpectedly, moving again triggered her back wound, causing intense pain. She unconsciously groaned, but the sound was so hoarse it was barely audible.
At this moment, the door opened, and a maid around fifteen or sixteen entered, her face wearing a friendly smile. Seeing Shan Xiaoya trying to get up, she quickly walked to the bed, reaching out to stop her. “Madam, don’t move. Be careful of your back wound. Are you hungry? I’ll bring you some porridge.” She tugged at Shan Xiaoya’s blanket, preparing to leave.
Shan Xiaoya hurriedly called out, “Stop!” But what came from her throat wasn’t “stop” but an indecipherable, hoarse, powerless sound. The maid turned back. “Madam, do you have something to tell me?”
Shan Xiaoya slightly nodded, extending her hand and pointing at the pot on the table, her face full of thirst.
The young maid finally understood and quickly walked to the table, pouring water and handing it to Shan Xiaoya…
Chapter 024
After drinking water, Shan Xiaoya said to the maid in a hoarse voice, “Please hand me the mirror.” Whenever Shan Xiaoya encountered troubling matters, she would look at herself in the mirror, a habit formed after her parents’ death. The maid was somewhat confused but brought the mirror to Shan Xiaoya.
Shan Xiaoya barely took the mirror, looking at her emaciated reflection. Her cold eyes flickered. If she died here, she wouldn’t even fulfill her last wish to return to her own time. Now, she had also drawn a line with her adoptive parents. With a beautiful life ahead, how could she disappear here for no reason? No! She would definitely survive and return to her own era… Her eyes held an undeniable determination…
Shan Xiaoya would force herself to eat every day, no matter how painful her wound or how uncomfortable she felt. Those bowls of dark, bitter medicine would be drunk without even a furrowed brow.
