The Unmoving Bride

Shang Bieye picked up the purse and examined it, confirming his suspicions.
This doesn’t seem like something an ordinary family could afford—fine fabric, exquisite embroidery, and on the surface of the pouch, a character “言” was embroidered in a style identical to that of the Yan family embroidery workshop. It seems his guess was close enough, now all that’s missing is the message sent by Li Qun. Shang Bieye swept everything on the table into his money pouch and tucked it into his bosom, not realizing why he was doing this. Seeing Shang Bieye claim the items for himself, Yan Xinmeng mustered her courage and said, “I’m so ugly, I wouldn’t fetch much if sold. Since you’ve taken those things, just let me go!” She was scared, but she thought she couldn’t be that unlucky, and if the other was truly a bad person, she wouldn’t have been unharmed until now. Observing Yan Xinmeng trying to stay calm, Shang Bieye knew she was actually frightened, but to keep her on her toes, he decided to warn her. “It’s because you’re so ugly that no one would notice if you disappeared. Losing one person isn’t a big deal.” Shang Bieye looked at her with disdain. “Huh?” Yan Xinmeng was stunned, not expecting that pretending to be ugly wouldn’t protect her! “Sell you to a brothel…” Shang Bieye said in a deep voice. “Haha! I’m a man, what would you sell me to a brothel for?” she laughed it off. “Don’t tell me you don’t even know if you’re a man or a woman.” Shang Bieye stared at her wickedly. Under his scrutinizing gaze, Yan Xinmeng felt her skin crawl. Could it be! He even knows I’m a woman? Even Niu Qi said he couldn’t tell, how could this person see through it? Yan Xinmeng felt bitter inside. “No, you’re too ugly.” Shang Bieye shook his head. Hearing this, Yan Xinmeng secretly let out a sigh of relief. “But although you’re ugly, you seem quite clever. Maybe you could be sold as a maid or a dishwasher at an inn, that would fetch a good price.” Shang Bieye stroked his chin, pondering. “No way! You can’t do that, and you’ve already taken my things,” Yan Xinmeng jumped up in fright, “Besides, human trafficking is illegal, you’ll get caught… Wait, why are you talking about selling me as a maid? Could it be…” “Illegal? Get caught?” Shang Bieye chuckled lightly, “I’m already a bandit, do you think I’m afraid of breaking the law? Afraid of being caught?” Although she had been reincarnated here for sixteen years, she had only been conscious for a few days, and now she was going to be sold into a life of hardship? With Niu Qi not around, who would help her? What to do? What to do? Yan Xinmeng was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, scared and backing into a corner. Seeing her cower, Shang Bieye decided not to scare her further. “Alright, no more words, let’s fill our stomachs.” He said gently. “You… you… aren’t you going to feed me well before sending me on my way?” Yan Xinmeng looked at him with suspicion. “You little girl, now you’re scared, huh?” Shang Bieye said sternly, “What would you do if you really met a bad person?” “I don’t have…” Before she could finish, Yan Xinmeng’s voice faded because the fact that he knew she was a girl left nothing more to say. She just lowered her head, not daring to speak further. “That was just to remind you to be cautious in everything.” Shang Bieye waved her over, “Come eat!” Yan Xinmeng cautiously approached. “Why are you so nice to me?” she asked carefully. At this, Shang Bieye paused, but quickly regained his composure and teased, “No reason, just because we’re traveling together, as you said, just for the journey. As for these things, consider them as payment for those small items I took from you, I’ll cover the bill.” Shang Bieye pointed to the dishes on the table, then patted the money pouch in his chest, intentionally portraying himself as a petty merchant. So, in the end, it’s all about money, how petty. Yan Xinmeng pouted, sat down huffily, and bit into a steamed bun with force, unaware that all her expressions were being observed by Shang Bieye. What an interesting girl, all her thoughts written on her face. It seems he really has found a treasure. Shang Bieye watched her quietly.