As compensation, Lady Yin arranged for them to stay in the first - class private rooms on the second floor and entertained them with good wine and delicious food.
Tang Youyou was puzzled. If that was the case, they could just be driven away. It wasn't a brothel anyway, so there was no need to be so polite to them.
"Long time no see, Queen."
Hearing the voice behind her, Tang Youyou broke out in a cold sweat.
Wasn't he on the second floor? When did he come behind her?
This guy was no good. It was better to stay as far away from him as possible.
"Sorry, sir. You've mistaken me for someone else."
After saying that, she quickly ran away.
Rong Jiangyu found it even more interesting to see her acting like a frightened rabbit.
During these days, he had been fully devoted to the preparation for the war, but he had always been paying attention to Tang Youyou's movements.
When he learned that she had become the Holy Maiden of the Blood Clan, he was slightly surprised. This woman always managed to surprise people in unexpected ways.
Ye Yue came from the kitchen. Seeing the familiar figure upstairs, he took a quick step and flew up to block his sight.
"The dogs of Rong Xun are really everywhere."
Rong Jiangyu lifted a disdainful smile. Seeing Ye Yue looking so serious, he burst out laughing again.
"Don't be so vigilant. I won't do anything to her. I just haven't seen her for a long time and wanted to say hello."
Ye Yue snorted. He knew he couldn't underestimate this guy who had managed to escape from the palace safely back then, and his words were even less trustworthy.
"If you dare to get close to her even a single step, don't blame me for being merciless with my sword."
Rong Jiangyu stared at him. His cold eyes were filled with a malicious smile. "Don't worry. I have no grudges against her. I even want to dote on her."
Tang Youyou closed the door and let out a sigh of relief.
She wasn't completely unfamiliar with Rong Jiangyu, and she wasn't that afraid of him. It was just that this guy had no sense of propriety. As the big villain in the novel, he was a cold - blooded killer. Once he set his eyes on something, he would do anything to get it.
Back in the Western Regions, he had almost trapped her in the palace. He was definitely no good. Moreover, she was pregnant now. Facing this kind of uncertain danger, the farther she could run, the better.
She would never allow anyone to hurt her unborn child, no matter who it was.
In Qiling Villa, Lin Sheng followed her aunt's words and put on a silk nightgown. Shyly, she sat in the warm tent.
On their wedding day, they hadn't consummated their marriage. After that, Ling Xuan had been busy with affairs, and the two of them hadn't had any intimate moments.
Although she was a woman and needed to be reserved, seeing that her husband had shown no sign of taking the initiative, she couldn't hold back anymore.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, she became even more nervous and unconsciously tightened her hands.
Unexpectedly, all the candles in the room were blown out by the wind. She was startled and called out.
"Ling Xuan?"
"It's me."
The figure at the door walked towards the bed curtain.
Feeling the breath and caresses of 'Mo Lingxuan', Lin Sheng blushed instantly and shyly responded.
"Your Highness, the investigation is all done. This is the secret letter those people sent to Lin Yuan."
Rong Xun opened the envelope and took a brief look. His smile sent shivers down one's spine.
"The words are really sharp. It seems they've already suspected me. That old woman never trusted me anyway. If they add fuel to the fire, it will surely disrupt our plan. Keep an eye on these people and find the map as soon as possible."
"Yes."
Hearing the intermittent moans from the courtyard, he disappeared into the night sky contentedly.
"I wonder if You'er has fallen asleep."
Ye Yue's letter said that her morning sickness had eased a bit recently, but she had a strong craving for sour and sweet things. She had to eat a bunch of candied haws or a plate of sour jujubes every day, and she was extremely picky about her daily food.
He put the letter away. Although there was nothing about him in it, he was still very relieved to know that You'er was doing well.
After Rong Jiangyu left, Tang Youyou finally had a good sleep. However, she always woke up suddenly in the middle of the night these days, with a tightness in her chest that made her very uncomfortable.
She put on her coat and quietly walked out of the room. When passing by Ye Yue's room, she heard someone talking inside.
"I've also received the order from our master to always be on guard against Lin Yuan's people. Anyone we meet should be killed without mercy."
Judging from the voice, it should be Lady Yin. The master she mentioned must be Rong Xun, but who was Lin Yuan?
Then she heard Ye Yue's voice. "The people from the Plum Blossom Sect she sent before were very skilled. Even I had some difficulty dealing with them. Fortunately, the master showed up in time, or else the lady would have been hurt."
"The Plum Blossom Sect?"
"Yes. The Plum Blossom Sect was a group of elite guards specially trained by the respected mother when she established the Mo Clan. However, most of them have now been wiped out by the master."
Back in her room, Tang Youyou picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea. In a daze, the tea overflowed, and it was already cold.
It turned out that the person who had tried to kill her was the respected mother of the Mo Clan, who was also the aunt of Rong Xun's current wife and the one who had raised him since childhood.
She should have thought of it earlier.
If she had been alone that day, she might have already been a pile of bones.
Suddenly, an indescribable sadness welled up in her chest.
How could Rong Xun take action against the person who had raised him, especially now that they were even more closely related? It was impossible.
He probably only cared about this unborn child. He might have already lost his former feelings for her.
Tang Youyou lay on the windowsill, letting the cold wind blow in. She needed to stay rational and plan for the future.
She couldn't live under Rong Xun's protection forever. Now he had everything he wanted and could be said to have a perfect life. In the future, he would also have a child with Lin Sheng.
What would she do then?
She wouldn't let herself fall into such a miserable situation!
Tang Youyou counted all her property. It was enough to last for a while.
She had inquired. It would take many days to walk to Dashuiwan, and the journey was long. As a pregnant woman, she shouldn't over - exert herself.
So she found a stable, rented a carriage and a coachman, and decided to leave that day.
In the morning, after drinking the medicine, she pretended to be asleep. Dressed like a man, she sneaked out with her luggage while Ye Yue wasn't paying attention. She almost got caught by the people in the inn.
Fortunately, she managed to get out smoothly. She got into the carriage and took out the map.
To get to Dashuiwan, she had to pass through the border between the Great Ming Kingdom and the Xia Kingdom. Although she didn't want to go back to the Great Ming, she had no choice this time.
By evening, Ye Yue noticed that there was no movement in Tang Youyou's room. Worried that something might have happened, he broke into the room without permission.
"Miss?"
He walked to the bed and found that it was just a dummy made of a pillow.
"No good!"
Ye Yue broke out in a cold sweat and immediately rushed out of the door.
Lady Yin was confused at first, but when she saw Tang Youyou's room, everything became clear.
"Search separately! Signal with fireworks immediately if you get any news!"