Suddenly, the roasted pigeon in Tang Youyou's mouth lost its appeal. She glared at Rong Xun resentfully. This heartless man, who had killed his benefactor, was truly despicable!
Rong Xun felt a sense of alarm when met with her glare. His wife was in a fiery mood. If she were to beat him up in front of his father - in - law, where would he put his face?
"My wife..."
Rong Xun softened his tone. Just as he was about to speak, Tang Youyou shifted her buttocks away from him and moved closer to Tang Yu. "Father, this time I'll stay with you. We'll advance and retreat together, share life and death!"
She had the aura of the female protagonist. She wouldn't die until the end!
Moreover, she didn't want to really die. Who knew if she could return to reality if she died at the end?
As long as she was alive and could protect her father, Tang Yu, it was still uncertain who would survive in the end!
"Nonsense!" Tang Yu snapped, slamming the table forcefully. "Such matters of fighting and killing are no place for a woman like you to meddle!"
This old - fashioned man!
Tang Youyou knew she couldn't persuade Tang Yu. Under the table, her greasy hand reached for Rong Xun's waist and gave it a hard twist.
There was no need to show mercy to this scumbag!
"Ouch—"
Rong Xun sucked in a breath of cold air. When his father - in - law's gaze landed on him, he had to force a smile while feeling the pressure from his wife's dagger - like glares.
"Prime Minister, my wife will follow me. As long as I have a breath left, I will never let a single hair on my wife's head be harmed!" As he said this, Tang Youyou pinched his flesh and twisted it around, causing Rong Xun's face to turn bright red. The second half of his sentence was said with great determination.
Tang Yu always felt that Rong Xun was acting strangely, and even his own daughter seemed like a different person.
But with Rong Xun making such a solemn vow, Tang Yu had to consider the feasibility. Currently, in Liangzhou, there were still rumors about Tang Youyou eloping with a rural villager. People didn't know that she was betrothed to the third prince who had been exiled.
While Tang Yu was thinking, Tang Youyou had another concern in mind. She tentatively asked, "Father, did you bring troops on this trip to Xuzhou?"
"Of course."
As soon as Tang Yu finished speaking, Tang Youyou's eyes lit up. "Father, lend me the troops!"
On the outskirts of Xuzhou, at Black Mine Mountain.
The miners stepped on the iron ore and went in and out in an orderly manner. A man with a high - crowned hair bun and a white jade robe held a whip in his slender hand and whipped it from time to time, leaving some people with open wounds.
Yue Fusheng was originally a bandit in the martial arts world, just trying to make a living. He had joined the Xuzhou military governor and was assigned to supervise the work at this black mine.
Normally, no one would dare to intrude on the territory of the Xuzhou military governor. But suddenly, a guard rushed over in a panic. "Young Master Yue! There are government troops coming!"
Yue Fusheng was surprised. What was the military governor thinking? Was he trying to dig his own grave?
"Yue Fusheng, come and receive your death!"
At this moment, a beautiful and valiant woman on a steed galloped over. She tightly grasped the reins and held a long spear, showing the courage of a heroine.
Yue Fusheng was puzzled. Where did this woman come from?
He had never seen her before!
Behind her were a large number of soldiers wearing the armor of the Liangzhou Iron Cavalry. Yue Fusheng was even more confused. He couldn't remember having offended any young lady from the imperial city.
"Level this place to the ground!" Tang Youyou was full of arrogance. The feeling of giving orders to the army was great. But her moment of glory didn't last long. The reins tightened suddenly, and the wild horse was startled. Its front hooves reared up. As a first - time horse rider, she couldn't keep her balance.
With a "thud", she fell flat on her back.
The world was dead silent for a moment, followed by a burst of loud laughter. Even the iron cavalry she led couldn't help but snicker.
Yue Fusheng wrapped a rattan around his wrist and looked at her casually. "Which official's daughter are you? What kind of prestige are you trying to show here? You'd better go home and learn how to do embroidery and make wedding dresses. Otherwise, you might hurt your arms and legs!"
Tang Youyou felt like hitting her head against a wall. Her fair face turned bright red with embarrassment.
She supported her aching waist and got up pretending to be calm. She wished she could turn this disobedient horse into roast meat!
Her gaze met the horse's black eyes, then shifted to Yue Fusheng's face. Seeing his distinctive faint dark circles under his eyes and the rattan in his hand, she recalled the painful memories and became furious.
"Attack! Beat this man until he kneels and begs for mercy!"
Yue Fusheng wasn't just a mediocre bandit. Even when surrounded by the Iron Cavalry Battalion, he managed to hold his ground.
Most of the laborers in the black mine were bought or captured. When they saw the chaos, they all fled in a hurry, taking the opportunity to escape.
Even with the help of a few mine supervisors, Yue Fusheng was outnumbered. The Iron Cavalry Battalion had seen all kinds of fierce opponents and had received training on the drill ground. They formed a formation, and Yue Fusheng was no match for them.
"Stab—"
A silver spear pierced through his shoulder. Finally, he was defeated.
Blood spurted out. It was extremely cruel!
Tang Youyou quickly covered her eyes and peeked through her fingers. Her heart trembled.
She considered herself a tomboy, but in her era, such scenes of fighting and killing hardly existed. Otherwise, one would end up in jail.
"If you have the guts, state your name! How dare you interfere with the governor's property!"
"Thud—"
Yue Fusheng was kicked and fell to the ground.
He tightly grasped the gravel on the ground, seemingly oblivious to the pain. He roared hysterically, "I, Yue Fusheng, have seen all kinds of storms in the martial arts world. You stinky woman, I'll skin you alive!"
"Smack—"
A foot stepped on his head. As soon as he finished speaking, he swallowed half a mouthful of sand.
"Despicable... fight one - on - one..."
He mumbled something, spitting out gravel as he spoke.
Poor thing!
"Tsk tsk." Tang Youyou removed her hands from her eyes, made a gesture to stop this cruel humiliation, and walked over sympathetically. "Aren't you good at beating people? Can you still do it now?"
To ensure her safety, she didn't get too close, afraid that this guy would fight to the death.
This was often shown in TV dramas. After being beaten due to carelessness last time, Tang Youyou's vigilance had increased significantly.
Yue Fusheng couldn't speak clearly. His mouth was filled with broken syllables.
With the overwhelming force of the Iron Cavalry Battalion, even if Yue Fusheng had three heads and six arms, he couldn't cause any trouble. Tang Youyou summoned up her courage and tilted her head to look at him. "Do you know why I'm looking for you?"
Yue Fusheng remained silent. He was still confused. This was like a bolt from the blue. He would die in confusion even if he went to the Underworld!
"My mother has never even touched a single hair on me, but you beat me? Beat me? Huh?" Tang Youyou raised her hand and slapped his head rhythmically. "I'll let you beat me. I almost died at your hands! I'm so angry!"
"Mmm... mmm..."
Yue Fusheng mumbled, burying his head in the gravel. Until now, he was still in a daze. He had never seen this woman before. Where did the so - called "beating" come from?
Moreover, this woman clearly came from an official family in the imperial city. He was just a person trying to make a living in the governor's mansion. He didn't want to provoke such a big shot!
Tang Youyou's palm was burning with pain after hitting Yue Fusheng's head several times. She didn't know if Yue Fusheng's head was made of iron.
She endured this self - inflicted pain silently. The pent - up frustration in her heart finally disappeared like flowing water.
"Phew..."
She stood up, let out a long breath, and snapped her fingers. "Let's go home!"
Although being in this book wasn't her intention, she quite enjoyed the opportunity to settle old scores.
Just as she turned around, her calf was tightly grabbed.
Tang Youyou looked down and saw the bruised and swollen Yue Fusheng. With teary eyes, he pleaded, "You beat me, so you have to be responsible! Take me away!"
Huh?
Tang Youyou was extremely confused. Why was this guy clinging to her?
She tugged at her ankle, trying to kick away this annoying "chewing gum". "Let go! Where would I take you? To see Lord Yama?"
"Miss... I can work like a beast of burden, do laundry, cook, and warm your bed!"
Yue Fusheng clung to Tang Youyou tightly, like a piece of chewing gum that wouldn't come off.