As his words faded, the soldiers were slightly taken aback. Even General Yu beside them couldn't have imagined that Rong Xun would use such a method to deal with this woman!
General Yu couldn't bear to watch any longer. He slowly spoke up, "Your Majesty, this criminal woman is, after all, from the royal family. If she is punished like this, when the news spreads to the harem, how panicked the concubines will be!"
For a woman, the greatest punishment is the crime of humiliation.
In this era, reputation is more important than life itself for a woman.
So, if Rong Xun did this, Wen Ruxue would have no reason to live anymore. This would be more painful than letting her live.
However, after General Yu finished speaking, Rong Xun sneered and said, "General Yu is so anxious. Could it be that you've fallen for this venomous woman?"
Seeing that Rong Xun was already bloodthirsty, General Yu quickly shook his head. "It was my over - speaking. Please don't be angry, Your Majesty."
"Since you know it was over - speaking, don't speak without thinking next time."
Hearing Rong Xun's warning, General Yu nodded again.
"Yes, I obey, Your Majesty."
Immediately afterwards, the crazy Wen Ruxue was dragged into the military camp by those soldiers. At first, the soldiers didn't dare to touch her. But after they heard Rong Xun's words, they all became eager to try.
Excitement was written all over their faces. In no time, they swarmed towards Wen Ruxue. Dozens of men took turns groping her and doing those dirty things between men and women.
Wen Ruxue stared blankly at the sky throughout the whole process, allowing these people to humiliate her. There were tears in her eyes, yet a smile actually appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Wen Ruxue's body trembled involuntarily. At this moment, she was no different from a prostitute in a brothel. She had no hope left.
The first soldier who had sex with her couldn't help muttering, "This girl is actually a virgin!"
Just this one sentence instantly excited the soldiers hiding behind. They all surrounded her. For a moment, everyone in the military camp turned into beasts...
This scene fell into the eyes of Tang Youyou, who had just gotten up. Looking at Wen Ruxue's desperate appearance, there was no trace of a smile on Tang Youyou's face.
She looked so delicate, like a willow swayed by the gentle breeze. Just standing there had already exhausted all her strength. But she still continued to watch this woman, watched as this woman was gradually surrounded tightly by those men.
Until finally, the last glance Wen Ruxue cast at Tang Youyou was blocked.
Tang Youyou lowered her head. She had heard everything that Old Man Tang had said to Rong Xun just now. She clearly understood that this matter wasn't just Wen Ruxue wanting her life.
More importantly, it was the people from Qingyun Sect who wanted her life!
The Qingyun Sect really thought they could cover the sky with one hand!
Thinking of this, Tang Youyou looked at the scenery on the border alone. There was the magnificent scenery described as "A lone smoke curls up in the boundless desert; A round sun sinks slowly on the long river." But in Tang Youyou's eyes, it became the grand view of "Dark clouds bear down on the city till it seems about to crumble."
In the distance, after Rong Xun finished dealing with the matter, he rushed towards Tang Youyou in a hurry. He frowned worriedly. "You'er, why are you here? Hurry back and have a good rest!"
Although his tone was full of reproach, the worry in his eyebrows showed his care for Tang Youyou.
But just as Rong Xun reached out his hand, Tang Youyou slapped it away. "I know my own body well. I'll be fine."
Seeing that Tang Youyou was still angry with him, Rong Xun didn't say much. He nodded and just stood beside her, quietly accompanying her.
The two of them quietly looked up at the setting sun.
Rong Xun smiled and said, "Look, although the sun has set, it will rise again the next day."
Tang Youyou knew what Rong Xun meant. She snorted. "Even if it rises again, it won't be the same as yesterday. Every sunrise and sunset is new. Only those who are nostalgic can understand how important the past was."
Rong Xun was left speechless by Tang Youyou. He wasn't very good at reasoning.
Seeing that the person beside her stopped talking, Tang Youyou was about to turn around and go back into the tent when the person beside her picked her up around the waist. Regardless of Tang Youyou's resistance, Rong Xun carefully laid her on the couch.
"You'er, I know this child is very important to you. But to me, it's equally important. I'm also very sad that our child didn't come into the world. In the future, we'll often come back to visit the child. We'll have more children. You should let it go."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou couldn't help covering her face and crying loudly. She raised her tear - filled eyes and stared at Rong Xun.
"Rong Xun, do you know? This child was still kicking in my belly. I could feel it. But now, this life is gone."
"Our child left just like that without a clear reason. I'm going to avenge our child!"
At the same time, Lin Xiao was walking in with a bowl of steaming porridge at the door. Seeing Tang Youyou's weak appearance, he said, "You'er, don't take it to heart. Some people are destined not to live long. Heaven will surely take their lives. For now, you should have a good rest."
Seeing that Lin Xiao also said so, Tang Youyou nodded and lay back on the couch.
After a while, Tang Youyou calmed down. Even breathing sounds came from the tent.
Rong Xun glanced at Lin Xiao and left without saying a word.
Lin Xiao, who was left standing there, still put the hot porridge on the table. Just as he was about to leave, Tang Youyou suddenly opened her eyes.
"Lin Xiao."
Hearing her voice, he turned around. He saw Tang Youyou looking at him. "Why aren't you resting yet? Weren't you just..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Tang Youyou interrupted him. "I hope you can do something for me."
"What is it?"
Tang Youyou said, "I want you to help me leave here. I don't want to stay here anymore."
Hearing Tang Youyou's words, Lin Xiao fell silent. This was a military camp, and there were heavily - guarded soldiers outside. It was easy to get in but hard to get out. Moreover, if he had to take someone out, especially someone the emperor valued, the difficulty was no small matter.
"I'm afraid I'm not capable of doing this," Lin Xiao said honestly.
Instead, Tang Youyou shook her head. She looked at Lin Xiao seriously and said again, "I'm not asking you to take me out directly. There's someone who can help you."
"Who?"
Tang Youyou pointed at the old man sitting at the door. "Old Man Tang can."