Tang Youyou quite admired this about him. He was clear - sighted enough, and she didn't dislike people like this.
"Sure. If you follow me, you'll get your monthly pay. But you need to think it over."
The man folded his arms and tilted his head to look at her. "If you can guarantee the pay and that the work won't be too dangerous, I can agree right away."
Not too dangerous? She couldn't guarantee this. After all, the number of assassinations she had experienced in this life had exceeded her imagination. But in order to keep this man, she decided to keep it a secret for now.
"I can guarantee both conditions. Don't worry. Your pay will be issued on the fifth day of each month. You just need to do some odd jobs around me. There won't be any dangerous tasks."
"Fine. Let's make a contract. Write down what I just said and make it a written proof."
Tang Youyou pursed her lips. This man was extremely cautious. His style was quite similar to someone else's.
However, that person would never ask for pay. His personal wealth must be innumerable.
As for what Rong Xun was doing now, she had no idea. The only thing she was sure of was that guy definitely wasn't short of money.
Tang Youyou nodded in agreement. "Of course. I'll write it when we get to the inn. I don't want you to think I'm an untrustworthy person."
On this dimly - lit road, the fog was quite thick. The moisture made her feel cold. Tang Youyou sniffed and quickened her pace involuntarily.
She should have taken a carriage when she left. She was almost four months pregnant now and couldn't over - exert herself. Moreover, her clothes were too thin. A gentle breeze made her feel like her nose was about to run.
Just as she was walking, she suddenly felt a warmth on her back. She turned around and found a coat on her.
Xun Rong took off his clothes and put them on her. Without saying a word, he walked straight to the roadside and whistled loudly into the valley. The clear sound echoed in the empty mountains, lingering in the air.
Then, two white steeds suddenly appeared on the road they had come from, pulling a delicate carriage behind them. They were galloping towards them quickly.
"What's this?"
Tang Youyou looked at the carriage that seemed to appear out of nowhere. For a moment, she thought her wish had come true.
"A carriage. Isn't it true that you can't walk for too long?"
Xun Rong lowered his eyes and glanced at her abdomen, then quickly averted his gaze. For a moment, his eyes seemed full of pity.
Tang Youyou thought she had misseen. This man didn't seem like someone who liked children. She thought he had forgotten about this, but unexpectedly, he still remembered.
He was quite considerate.
"Thanks. I didn't expect you to remember. Where did this carriage come from?"
The carriage stopped steadily in front of her. The white manes of the horses were very beautiful. When the wind blew, they looked just like the divine beasts in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
"Of course I rented it. I don't have the silver to buy one."
She pouted. She didn't know if this man was telling the truth or not.
"Alright, alright. I'll reimburse you for the money. How much was it?"
Xun Rong asked, "Reimburse?"
Tang Youyou explained, "It means I'll compensate you for the money you spent."
"That's more like it. Hurry up and get in the carriage."
Tang Youyou got into the carriage and saw several fruit platters inside. The floor of the carriage was covered with fluffy blankets, which felt very comfortable just by touching them.
Even if it was rented, it must have cost a lot of money.
She took a blanket and covered her stomach. Then she heard the man outside say, "Sit tight. We're setting off."
The carriage didn't travel very fast. Maybe considering her current situation, this man seemed cold - hearted on the surface, but unexpectedly, he was quite meticulous.
During the time they had been together, this man had never asked who the child in her belly belonged to. He probably thought it was Rong Jiangyu's.
At this moment, Tang Youyou suddenly realized a serious problem.
In the past, she had always been protected by Ye Yue or Ye Yue Zhuifeng. Now neither of them was around. What if they encountered the pursuers sent by Rong Jiangyu or the assassination of the chief of the Mo tribe?
The man outside had admitted that his martial arts skills were not good, and she had promised not to put him in danger.
If they really encountered something, not only would it be exposed, but she would also be in great danger.
After much thought, she decided to go back to Quzhou and take Ye Yue with her. Only then could she feel at ease.
She leaned out of the carriage, lifted the curtain, held it with both hands, and only showed a small face.
"Let's go back to Quzhou. I need to find someone."
"Well - he's one of my bodyguards. He's highly skilled in martial arts. With him around, our safety will be greatly guaranteed."
Tang Youyou had a very high opinion of Ye Yue. Although he had been captured this time, it was because the opponent had used underhanded means and caught them off guard.
"Oh, I remember. Is it the bodyguard who came to Quzhou with you?"
Tang Youyou didn't expect that he had actually met Ye Yue. Maybe he would know Ye Yue's whereabouts.
"Yes, yes, yes. That's him. Do you know where he was placed after he came to Quzhou?"
Xun Rong shook his head. "You said he was highly skilled in martial arts. Then how could he be brought to Quzhou unconscious by His Majesty... the King?"
"It's not his fault. That guy Rong Jiangyu used some strange incense. As soon as you smelled it, you would immediately lose consciousness. I'm a master of using poison, and even I didn't react in time, let alone him."
Xun Rong sneered. "Really? You're quite good at defending him. Did you think he would attack you before you met the King?"
To be honest, she really hadn't thought about this. At that time, she naively thought that Rong Jiangyu was simply inviting her to a dinner party.
However, she seemed to hear a hint of complaint in this man's tone.
Could it be her imagination? Pregnancy was really a magical thing. It always made her have unfounded illusions.
"I really didn't think about it. After all, Rong Jiangyu had been quite polite to me before. He had never done anything out of line to me. I never thought he would suddenly change his personality. I don't know what kind of stimulation he received or what he ate wrong."
These words made the man driving the carriage turn pale.
What did she mean by "quite polite"? Had she forgotten what Rong Jiangyu had done to her in the Western Regions?
He snorted angrily and involuntarily tightened the reins in his hands. The horse received the signal and suddenly stopped.
This sudden brake made Tang Youyou fall backward unexpectedly and sit directly on the carriage floor. Fortunately, there was a thick cushion inside, so it wasn't very painful.
The man driving the carriage also realized his recklessness. He loosened the reins and immediately got into the carriage to help her and check on her.
"How are you? Are you injured or feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
Xun Rong checked her from head to toe. His anxious expression was like that of a child who had made a mistake.