"Grandmother, I won't go," Xuanyuan Ziyao said, shaking her head resolutely.
"You have no choice! If you don't do as I say, do you think Yun Lang will let the Xuanyuan family go? Do you think if you don't go, your father can escape the consequences?" The old madam suddenly remembered something and said, "Right, Xuanyuan Ziyao, didn't you have a conflict with Yun Lang's fiancée? If he finds out that after marrying him, you were still involved with another man, then your reputation will be ruined, and your future will be destroyed."
"Grandmother, don't scare me! I don't believe Yun Lang dares to do anything to me!" Xuanyuan Ziyao's face turned a little pale.
"I'm not scaring you, I'm telling you the truth," the old madam said calmly. "If he dares to do anything to you, I don't mind arresting that Yun Lang and bringing him to justice overnight!"
"Grandmother, you..." Xuanyuan Ziyao gnashed her teeth in anger.
"Enough, stop dwelling on it!" the old madam said, turning to leave.
Xuanyuan Ziyao bit her lip, her eyes filled with hatred.
"Grandmother, I will make you pay the price! I will!" Xuanyuan Ziyao clenched her fists, vowing in secret.
The next morning, the sky was clear and cloudless, a deep blue expanse like a giant piece of glass embedded in the center of the firmament.
At this time, in a small town outside the capital, two luxurious carriages were slowly moving along the official road.
The Xuanyuan family's escort had been waiting by the roadside. Seeing the two carriages stop, they immediately approached respectfully.
"Greetings, Grand Commandant," the man knelt down, bowed respectfully, and then stood up.
"You are excused," Xuanyuan Moze swept a detached glance at the man and said, "We need to rush to Southern Xinjiang. We must go fast, otherwise, we won't reach it before nightfall."
"Yes," the man cupped his hands, accepted the order, then turned and mounted a horse, driving towards Southern Xinjiang.
"Grand Commandant, how many soldiers are we taking with us this time?" the man asked, looking at Xuanyuan Moze.
"Five thousand elite troops, plus the three thousand soldiers I and Xuanyuan Qingfeng brought."
"Five thousand?" A hint of surprise flashed across the man's face. "I remember you only brought three thousand, Grand Commandant."
"Oh, I changed my plan temporarily to five thousand, just in case," Xuanyuan Moze said. "Let's hurry on. Time waits for no one. If we delay too long, there might be complications."
"Yes," the man said respectfully.
Then, the two luxurious carriages slowly headed west.
At this time, in a secluded mountain forest, five hundred soldiers led by Yun Lang were ambushed.
"General Yun Lang, they have all arrived," a soldier stepped forward to report.
"En, have them enter the cave and prepare to meet the enemy!"
"Yes!"
Then, a group of soldiers entered the cave in batches and began their arrangements.
Xuanyuan Ziyao sat in the carriage, her heart filled with anxiety. After all, she was a young woman, and in such a situation, it was hard not to feel shy.
Inside Yun Lang's carriage.
Yun Lang's legs were propped on the horse's back, and he lay lazily on the soft cushion, holding a book and reading with great interest, appearing carefree and content.
Xuanyuan Ziyao sat opposite Yun Lang, her cheeks flushed, her head lowered, her heart pounding.
She was very nervous, yet she also felt a sense of anticipation. She truly hoped that Yun Lang would marry her before nightfall!
She could hardly wait to consummate their marriage with Yun Lang.
However, she still felt uncertain. She was afraid that Yun Lang might abandon her on their wedding night.
Therefore, in her heart, she had never agreed to marry him.
But if Yun Lang dared to abandon her, she would mercilessly tear him to shreds!
She, Xuanyuan Ziyao, had never feared anyone.
"Dong, dong, dong."
As Xuanyuan Ziyao was lost in her thoughts, a sudden knock echoed from outside.
Xuanyuan Ziyao's heart lurched.
She subconsciously looked towards the window and saw Yun Lang.
Xuanyuan Ziyao's face instantly turned ashen. She hurriedly lifted the curtain and looked outside. She saw Yun Lang standing there, smiling and waving at her: "Sister Ziyao, hurry down!"
"You... Don't call me sister, I'm not your sister, I am Xuanyuan Ziyao!" Xuanyuan Ziyao bit her lip, suppressing the fear in her heart, and said.
"Sister Ziyao, I am your fiancé! You are already my woman. Whether you admit it or not, you have to marry me!" Yun Lang curved his lips and said with a smile.
"I won't! I will not marry you! Don't even think about it!" Xuanyuan Ziyao said, and was about to jump out of the carriage.
However, Yun Lang outside the carriage extended a leg and kicked away the carriage curtain.
"Sister Ziyao, I am your only choice," Yun Lang said softly. "If you don't want to marry me, then... you will die with me in this desolate wilderness!"
Xuanyuan Ziyao's expression grew increasingly distressed. She stared intently at Yun Lang, gritting her teeth, her eyes filled with venom.
Yun Lang narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled: "Let's go!"
"Go? Where do you want to go?" Xuanyuan Ziyao retorted coldly.
"Naturally, to find a place where no one will disturb us, and to properly enjoy my delicious meal!" Yun Lang said, then leaped down from the carriage first.
Seeing Yun Lang jump down, Xuanyuan Ziyao quickly lifted the carriage curtain and jumped down as well.
"Grand Commandant, please slow down," the carriage driver saw Xuanyuan Moze alight from the carriage and quickly chased after him, shouting.
"It's fine," Xuanyuan Moze waved his hand.
Xuanyuan Moze saw Xuanyuan Ziyao get off the carriage, squinted slightly, then strode towards Yun Lang. As he approached and saw Yun Lang looking at Xuanyuan Ziyao with a flushed face, a surge of anger welled up in his heart, and he raised his hand, slapping Yun Lang fiercely.
Xuanyuan Ziyao was stunned, completely unprepared for Xuanyuan Moze daring to hit her!
"Grand Commandant! What are you doing?"
Xuanyuan Ziyao looked at Xuanyuan Moze with a bewildered expression, covering her cheek.
"I warned you, if you dared to bully Ziyao, I would make you pay dearly, but you didn't listen at all!" Xuanyuan Moze said, then raised his hand again, slapping Yun Lang fiercely.
Yun Lang grabbed Xuanyuan Moze's wrist and forcefully flung it away.
"Ah!" Xuanyuan Moze cried out in pain, staggered a few steps, and almost fell. "Yun Lang, you dare to disrespect the Grand Commandant, you're seeking death!"
"Hmph! Xuanyuan Moze, I advise you not to test my patience!" Yun Lang snorted and said, "I did not kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren died because of me! You will pay for his life!"
"Hahahahaha! You are truly ridiculous!" Xuanyuan Moze roared to the sky. "I want to see what ability you have to kill me!"
Xuanyuan Ziyao stood rooted to the spot, looking at Xuanyuan Moze, feeling a sense of bewilderment.
"Grand Commandant, if you force me to act like this, even if you win against me, you won't live through today!" Yun Lang glanced at Xuanyuan Ziyao and said, "You'd better be smart. My patience is limited!"