"Unfortunately, I cannot act personally." Cen Yu sighed, stopping his steps and looking outside the courtyard wall. His actions against Xiao Man had been noticed by Wen Mohan, who had subtly probed him. Back then, he understood that he could no longer make a move against Xiao Man. Otherwise, Wen Mohan would be the first to not let him off.
"Never mind. With her troublemaking nature, even if I don't act, others won't let her be." Cen Yu was in high spirits. Yun Qi Shao Di was not someone to be trifled with. Even Nangong Yu would have to shed a layer of skin to provoke him, let alone Xiao Man!
Moreover, Xiao Man had also provoked the Chi Yu Tie Qi, whom Yun Qi Shao Di cared about. The Chi Yu Tie Qi was like a piece of fat meat that could not be eaten by Yun Qi Shao Di, but anyone who dared to eat this piece of fat meat would surely incur his frenzied retaliation!
"Tonight, what night, rowing a boat midstream. Today, what day, to be in the same boat with the prince. Ashamed of favor, not to be blamed. My heart is troubled and unbroken, knowing the prince. The mountain has trees, and the trees have branches. My heart delights in you, but you do not know." Cen Yu happily recited the Yue Ren Ci, striding back to his courtyard with light steps.
From behind the rockery in the courtyard, a small head popped out. It was Shi Shu, the new young attendant Wen Mohan had taken in. Shi Shu scratched his head in confusion. Had the Cen family head fallen for a girl from someone else's family?
In Moxicheng, Northern Rong soldiers surrounded a bonfire, eating roasted meat and drinking strong wine, spewing nonsense. They had just plundered Crescent City from the Wu Yue Kingdom. They had thought that the small Western Region countries were not wealthy, but they had not expected to seize so much food and so many beauties!
"Speaking of beauties, Princess Wulana is truly a stunning beauty. Her figure, her appearance, just looking at her makes my mouth water!"
"You little brat, dreaming! Princess Wulana naturally belongs to the General. We can only think about it. Besides, haven't we captured many women?"
"Exactly, exactly." The Northern Rong soldiers swallowed their saliva. "Western Region women are indeed beautiful. They are all busty with slender waists, and their attire is revealing. It makes me feel restless."
"I wonder who the new strategist is. He wears a mask all day. Judging by his accent, he doesn't sound like a Northern Rong person." Sudannovels.com
"Who cares who he is, anyone who helps us is a good person!"
The crowd laughed and teased, "Brother Lu Haer, the brothers have been feeling restless lately. When will you let us have some fun?"
Lu Haer chuckled, "What are you rushing for? The General hasn't spoken yet. Once the General finishes interrogating Princess Wulana, we can enjoy the Western Region women to our heart's content."
"Then we'll definitely let Brother Lu Haer choose first!"
"You know what's good for you!"
In the room, Wulana was tied to the bed, staring warily at the masked man sitting beside her. "Who are you?"
Murong Shengrui looked Wulana up and down, his gaze filled with a playful intent that made Wulana's face turn pale. "Pervert!"
A meaningful smile flickered across Murong Shengrui's lips. He suddenly reached out, and with a tearing sound, Wulana felt a chill on her chest, her face turning even paler. "What do you want? I am the princess of the Wu Yue Kingdom. If you treat me like this, my father will not let you go!"
Murong Shengrui remained composed, reached out, and lifted Wulana's chin. "Outside, countless Northern Rong wolves are coveting your body. This Moxicheng is poor, with few women. The Northern Rong soldiers stationed in Moxicheng are all more desperate than the last. Tell me, how many of them can you withstand?"
Wulana looked at Murong Shengrui in terror. "Who exactly are you? Why did you capture me? What do you want?"
"I want to know, who does the Wu Yue Kingdom take orders from?" Murong Shengrui's hand slid down Wulana's neck, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.
"The Wu Yue Kingdom naturally takes orders from the ruler!" Wulana said anxiously. "Whatever you want, let me go. I am the princess of the Wu Yue Kingdom, and I can definitely satisfy you."
Tear, the sound of clothes being torn, was like a devil's music entering her ears, startling Wulana into extreme terror. "Stop, stop."
"The Wu Yue Kingdom does not have the ability to command the Chi Yu Tie Qi." Murong Shengrui said softly. "Wulana, you are not obedient. Answer my questions properly. After all, you are not wearing many clothes. Otherwise, once I strip you bare, I will throw you to the Northern Rong wolves who are sharpening their claws outside. Do you understand what I mean?"
Wulana cried and nodded. "I understand."
"Good. Next, think carefully before answering the questions I ask. Once you lie..." Murong Shengrui's gaze fell on Wulana. "You know the consequences."
Wulana's chest tightened. Her beautiful eyes looked at the man beside her in terror. Her hands and feet were restrained, and she had no strength to resist.
"The Chi Yu Tie Qi is hidden in the Wu Yue Kingdom, isn't it?"
Wulana nodded continuously. "Yes."
"For how long?"
Wulana shook her head. Seeing Murong Shengrui reach out to her, she said anxiously, "I really don't know. I only know they have been hidden in the Wu Yue Kingdom for a long time."
"The first appearance of the Chi Yu Tie Qi was to save the former Saintess of the Wu Yue Kingdom, Bai Ling?"
"Yes. Bai Ling violated the saint's rules and was to be executed. The Chi Yu Tie Qi suddenly appeared and rescued her." Wulana choked back tears. "Everything I'm saying is true."
Murong Shengrui pondered, pinching his chin. "Is Bai Ling the master of the Chi Yu Tie Qi?"
A flicker of astonishment crossed Wulana's face, and then she nodded repeatedly. However, all she heard in response was the sound of her clothes being ripped again. Wulana felt like she was going insane.
"Wuwu, what exactly do you want?"
"You just lied." Murong Shengrui's voice was full of seduction. "Bai Ling is not the master of the Chi Yu Tie Qi, is she?"
Murong Shengrui's hand rested on Wulana's thigh. If Wulana dared to lie, her last shred of modesty would instantly turn into rags.
"No, no."
Murong Shengrui was satisfied with Wulana's reaction. "Tell me, who is the master of the Chi Yu Tie Qi?"
"I don't know..."
Murong Shengrui's fingers exerted force. Wulana seemed to hear the sound of clothes tearing and said urgently, "I really don't know. Every time she appears, she wears a mask. She has never revealed her identity. We only know she is the master of the Chi Yu Tie Qi. Moreover, we only recognize the token, not the person. I really don't know who she is. Most of the time, it's Bai Ling who comes to deliver the orders!"
"What kind of mask does she wear?"
"It's a Shura mask that covers the upper half of her face." Wulana said quickly, afraid that if she spoke too late, even her last shred of modesty would be torn off by the man in front of her.
Murong Shengrui thought for a moment, then walked to the desk, dipped his brush in ink, and quickly a drawing of a woman in a tight-fitting outfit appeared on the Xuan paper. She wore an exquisite Shura mask, covering the upper half of her face. Her eyes were particularly striking, as if they contained thousands of mountains and rivers, capable of holding a thousand years in a single glance.