Shan Xiaoya shook her head. A mysterious smile appeared on Zhao Yeqing’s face.
“Xiao Shan, let me teach you a trick. Of the Thirty-Six Strategies, retreating is the best strategy.”
Shan Xiaoya rolled her eyes at Zhao Yeqing.
Displeased, she said, “Learn from you? I already knew that. The floor below is completely surrounded. Retreat? Where could we possibly go?”
Just as Shan Xiaoya finished speaking, Zhao Yeqing said, “Xiao Shan, if you’re scared, close your eyes. I’ll take you away from here right now.”
As he spoke, he wrapped his arm around Shan Xiaoya’s waist, gathered his inner energy, and leaped out the window with her, landing on the opposite roof. With a light tap of his foot on the roof’s edge, he leaped out again, carrying Shan Xiaoya…
Night fell, and Shan Xiaoya and Zhao Yeqing entered the guest room through the window under the cover of darkness. As soon as they entered, Zhao Yeqing quickly released his hand from around Shan Xiaoya’s waist. Shan Xiaoya’s eyes were filled with excitement. This flying-around lifestyle was something he had never experienced before. Effortlessly reaching the second floor was amazing! The only drawback was needing someone else’s help; if he could do this on his own, it would be perfect. Zhao Yeqing had never lived such a sneaky life, making him nervous. Or rather, he felt more excited than frustrated…
Seeing only one bed in the room, Shan Xiaoya looked disappointed. If there were two beds, it would be so much better! It seemed he would have to make do with sleeping on the couch tonight. He needed to be careful; if Zhao Yeqing discovered he was a woman and recognized him as a thief, she would be doomed. It was better not to take such risks…
Shan Xiaoya strode to the couch, sat down, pulled the long table aside, and lay down. “Young Master, I’ll sleep here tonight. You take the bed. Good night!” Zhao Yeqing looked at Shan Xiaoya, his heart churning with worry, afraid he might lose control and pounce… If word got out, ruining the reputation of the Sword Mountain Manor would be disastrous…
