Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 841 - 839 _ 1

Chapter 841: Chapter 839 _ 1

After having her fill of everything that can fly in the sky, run on the ground, and swim in the water, Xiao’er noticed the animosity in the maid’s eyes. Having nothing better to do, Xiao’er found ways to tease her. In the middle of the night, Xiao’er would sometimes ask for a drink, at other times demand freshly-made pastries, or suddenly need to relieve herself. When Xiao’er felt hot, she would force the maid to fan her, rendering the maid’s life unbearable to the point that she could fall asleep while standing watch outside the door.

Two days and two nights had passed since the ship set off.

Now, deep into the night, Xiao’er lay in bed, unable to sleep. She glanced at the chains shackled to her ankles, making it uncomfortable even to sleep. She furrowed her brows slightly: Did they really think these chains could hold her? They were utterly naive!

If she had not noticed a familiar messenger crow in the sky, she might have dived into the river and swum away, confident that her Brother Shangguan Xuanyi was on his way.

Being continuously bothered these past two days had been a total nuisance!

Feeling somewhat stifled, and unable to fall asleep, Xiao’er decided to get up.

The chain was long enough to allow Xiao’er to move anywhere in the room.

She walked to the window and gazed at the night sky, the river wind in her face.

The river was wide enough to allow several large ships to pass through. As she watched a passenger ship pass by, she recalled that Shangguan Xuanyi had already ordered reinforcements from General Di via Pigeon Post.

Zhao Yong had hurried off to meet these soldiers.

If they were lucky, their ship might possibly cross paths with the ship carrying the soldiers.

Xiao’er lost herself in thought as she protruded her head out of the window to enjoy the river breeze.

Suddenly, a messenger crow landed on her windowsill.

Xiao’er rejoiced: Brother Shangguan is coming!

Xiao’er stepped outside and peered through a hole she had made in the paper window. The maid, probably exhausted from having had to wake up for two consecutive nights, was leaning against the door frame, half-asleep.

Xiao’er took out a bead and crushed it, ensuring the maid would remain asleep.

Suddenly, a large wet hand appeared on the windowsill, followed by Shangguan Xuanyi, who leapt in.

"Brother Shangguan!" Xiao’er called out in a low voice and immediately hugged him.

Shangguan Xuanyi held her by the shoulders and gently pushed her away: "Wait, I’m wet."

He had secretly swum over and was now completely drenched. He didn’t want to get Xiao’er’s clothes wet.

Shangguan Xuanyi glanced at Xiao’er and noticed the chains on her feet. His eyes, cold as thousand-year-old ice, began to emanate a chilling aura, and the atmosphere was suddenly filled with a murderous intent.

How dare they treat his Xiao’er like this?! He would make them pay!

"You should change into dry clothes," Xiao’er pulled away from his embrace. Seeing that he was soaked through, and with the night feeling somewhat cool, she didn’t want him to catch a cold. After she quietly suggested this, she sent him into the dimension.

Remaining outside, she took out a cloth and quickly wiped the water off the floor and the window, in case someone came in and noticed something amiss.

Just as she had finished tidying up, the sound of someone waking up was heard outside the door.

"Did you have a good rest?" Gong Qinghua was quite unhappy with the fact that the maid had fallen asleep while she was supposed to be keeping watch.

"Master." The maid woke up in a startle and hastily bowed to Gong Qinghua.

She hadn’t slept for two days and two nights, and was truly exhausted.

"Don’t let this happen again!" Without giving her another look, Gong Qinghua walked into the room holding a plate of pastries.

He saw Xiao’er sitting by the window, quietly gazing outside. The dancing candlelight and the gently swaying river wind that lifted her soft hair created such a beautiful scene he couldn’t take his eyes off her.

Xiao’er sensed someone entering the room and turned her head, only to see it was him.

An impatient look appeared on her face, her tone indifferent, "Do you need something, Master Gong?"

"Lady Rui’an always has a snack at night. I worried you might be hungry, so I ordered some pastries for you," Gong Qinghua placed the plate on the table.

Xiao’er glanced at the pastries on the table. Her sharp nose could easily detect that some pastries had been laced with an aphrodisiac. How despicable! She mentally noted but muttered aloud, "Thank you, you can go now!"

"Since Lady Rui’an is unable to sleep, and as it happens, I am too, why don’t we play a game of chess? If you win, I promise to do something for you, and if you lose, you have to agree to do something for me. How does that sound?" Gong Qinghua set up the chessboard in front of Xiao’er.

"I’m sorry, I’m not interested in anything you can offer!" Xiao’er replied flatly.

"Don’t you want me to set you free?"

"My husband will come to rescue me, I don’t need your fake kindness."

If his words could be trusted, then pigs might fly, thought Xiao’er.

"It’s been two days, and he still hasn’t shown up. In a little while, I’ll have you across the border into Nangong Country. Do you think he’ll still be able to rescue you from there?"

"If you could abduct me from Minze Country, why can’t he rescue me from Nangong Country? Do you think you’re better than him?" Xiao’er looked at him dismissively after hearing his words.

The disdain in Xiao’er’s eyes once again enraged Gong Qinghua. These past two days, he had had enough of her cold words and endless ridicule.

No matter how much he had tried to please her, she paid him no mind!

Being pampered with delicious food.

He had presented her with jewelry, luxurious clothing materials, and rare antiques, but he had not even been rewarded with a smile!

All she showed him was contempt!

He had always been the golden child. Since when had he needed to make such an effort to please someone?

He really couldn’t take it anymore!

Gong Qinghua suddenly flung the chessboard, sending all the chess pieces flying towards Xiao’er.

Xiao’er quickly raised her hands to shield her face.

At the same time, Gong Qinghua swiftly reached out and pressed an acupoint on Xiao’er: "You said he’s stronger than me? I will show you who’s stronger!"

Since being nice wasn’t working, he would resort to force! He didn’t believe that once Xiao’er had become his woman, Shangguan Xuanyi would still want her!

At that time, she would be scorned by everyone for her promiscuity!

Except for begging him to take her in, what other options would she have?!

Gong Qinghua’s eyes flashed maliciously as he firmly grasped Xiao’er’s hand and pulled, causing her to fall into his arms.

"Well? Is this how you throw yourself into my arms?" Gong Qinghua wrapped his arm around her waist.

This body was softer than he had imagined, and the faint scent was utterly intoxicating.

In the dimension, Shangguan Xuanyi couldn’t exit and was witnessing all of this. His whole body felt as if subjected to both fire and ice. The anger in his heart was boiling, yet his handsome face was as cold as ice. He emanated a chilling aura, while the deep depths of his eyes blazed with raging fire.

"Xiao’er, let me out!" Shangguan Xuanyi demanded coldly from within the dimension.