Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 291 - 170: Mengniang’s Dilemma

Chapter 291: Chapter 170: Mengniang’s Dilemma

After the manifestation disappeared, Yelü Miaomiao fell unconscious.

Jiang Shouzhong held the girl in his arms, feeling somewhat regretful that he hadn’t tried to use a "commanding" tone to test the manifestation.

To see if the Goddess’s manifestation would obey.

Like kneeling, for instance.

Thinking back to the words the other had said before vanishing, Jiang Shouzhong looked at the girl in his arms with an odd expression on his face, "Repaired? This thing can be repaired? Must be a trick."

Jiang Shouzhong hesitated about whether to peel back and check.

In the end, he dismissed the somewhat rogue-ish idea.

After all, he did have a sense of morality.

Even though they had experienced intimate matters between a man and a woman, even though she had sat on his face, even though he had accidentally kissed her, even though he had seen many times, even though he had just been a momentary lickspittle...

But,

with everything that had happened, taking a look shouldn’t be a problem.

Jiang Shouzhong’s curiosity had been successfully persuaded.

A moment later, Jiang Shouzhong let go of the skirt, tidied up the girl’s clothes, and couldn’t help but exclaim, "Defying heaven, it really is repaired."

No wonder the last time she sat on his face and got blood on it, she looked like she had a mental deficiency.

Turns out it was his own lack of experience.

The scenery around them suddenly rippled, as if a painting scroll had been shaken.

The confusion barrier completely disappeared.

Whoosh!

A vivid red figure gracefully appeared beside Jiang Shouzhong.

Mengniang’s face was pale, her forehead adorned with beads of perspiration, revealing a sickly and delicate frailty.

The sweat beads, like pearls rolling onto a jade plate, slowly slid down her smooth, creamy cheeks, silently sinking into the exquisite close-fitting undershirt, adding a touch more provocative charm.

"Mengniang? What’s wrong with you?"

Seeing Mengniang’s condition, Jiang Shouzhong was startled, thinking the manifestation had secretly attacked her.

Mengniang shook her head lightly without speaking.

She moved as close as possible to Jiang Shouzhong, absorbing the death qi emanating from his body.

In an instant, the abnormal pallor on her cheeks began to fade away, regaining their natural rosy hue.

Mengniang parted her lips gently and exhaled slowly, clenching her fists as her eyes were filled with a frosty chill, as if covered with a layer of icy snow, and said,

"Someone has secretly altered the mountainous terrain, separating you and me in an attempt to capture me with a magic artifact. Fortunately, someone foiled their plan. That rain just now was caused by their Splashing Rain Curse."

Jiang Shouzhong was shaken to his core.

Altering the terrain of the mountains? And causing rain?

Is this the work of immortals?

Mengniang looked at the unconscious Yelü Miaomiao, "What happened to her?"

Jiang Shouzhong recounted the affair with the manifestation.

Mengniang knitted her brows slightly, pondered for a moment, and said lightly, "The ’Dharma Blossom World’ mentioned by the manifestation is a forbidden place in the Snow Region, related to sacrificial rites, but I don’t know much about it.

Besides, once a manifestation attaches itself, it cannot be separated. Even if it has its own consciousness, the master will forcibly suppress it. So, you don’t have to fear that she will take you away forcefully."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded, asking with concern, "Mengniang, now that you’re being targeted, will everything be alright?"

Mengniang replied indifferently, "I’ll be cautious."

At this moment, Yelü Miaomiao woke up, looking somewhat bewildered at Jiang Shouzhong and Mengniang, "Where am I?"

Then, a flood of memories rushed into her mind.

Although the manifestation had briefly taken control of her, as the master, the girl had maintained a clear state of consciousness... The memories of what had happened with Jiang Shouzhong were now vividly resurfacing in her heart.

For a time, the girl fell into a dazed and confused state.

Jiang Shouzhong intended to ask some questions, but Jin Ao’s calling voice suddenly came from not far away, "Jiang Shouzhong!"

Mengniang vanished.

Upon seeing Jiang Shouzhong, Jin Ao immediately strode forward with an anxious look on his face, asking with concern, "Jiang Shouzhong, are you alright?"

Seeing the genuine concern in the other’s eyes, Jiang Shouzhong’s expression softened, and he shook his head with a smile, "I’m fine, I went out with a friend for a break and almost got lost. What brought you out here?"

Jin Ao glanced at Yelü Miaomiao and said, "We’ve been waiting for you for a long time without you returning. I got worried and came out to look."

He then asked, "Jiang Shouzhong, did you run into a Blinding Skill just now?"

"You encountered it too?" Jiang Shouzhong raised an eyebrow.

Jin Ao said gravely, "I thought it was just a common Taoist Blinding Skill, but it was harder to resolve than expected. It must be Su Junyang’s doing, and I suspect he has enlisted a powerful helper. Damn, I underestimated that kid. I initially planned to confront him directly, but worried it might be a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain."

Jiang Shouzhong wasn’t sure if it was Su Junyang’s secret move, and thinking of Er Liang still inside the cave, he said faintly, "Let’s head back first."

"Alright."

Jin Ao nodded.

As Jiang Shouzhong was about to leave, he caught sight of Yelü Miaomiao still standing in a daze, as if oblivious to everything. Just as he was about to remind her, she came back to her senses and silently followed behind.

However, the girl kept her head down the whole time, not knowing what she was thinking.

Shortly after the trio left, Mengniang appeared at the original spot, her expression fluctuating uncertainly.

She slowly lifted her hand.

In her palm, a pink mystical flower swayed enchantingly.

The woman’s state of mind was now starting to waver. Following Jiang Shouzhong around was not without interest, but being tied to him undoubtedly restricted her freedom and almost caused a disaster.

In the end, not only could she not protect Jiang Mo, but she would also become a burden to him.

To escape the predicament, the only option was to fuse with the mystical flower.

The problem was...

Mengniang was torn within.

Once fused, she would have to completely release her inherently lascivious snake nature and start draining Jiang Mo.

Without fusion, there would never be freedom.

To fuse or not?

Still doesn’t blend?

——

Upon returning to the cave, Jiang Shouzhong’s face suddenly darkened.

Er Liang was gone!

"Jin, Jiang!"

Long, upon seeing the two enter the cave, hurriedly greeted them.

Long took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Shouzhong, "Jiang, just now a woman took Er Liang away and told me to give this letter to you."

A woman?

Jiang Shouzhong opened the envelope with a solemn face.

Jin, noticing signs of a struggle inside the cave, quickly asked, "What happened?"

Long recounted the incident in detail.

"Damn it, we really fell for a diversionary tactic; this Su Junyang is truly cunning." Jin cursed angrily, punching the stone wall in frustration.

Jiang Shouzhong’s brows knitted slightly.

The envelope contained only one sentence: "I’ve taken your maid to relieve my boredom, wait for me at Fengcheng Longsu."

Who exactly was this woman?

Jiang Shouzhong said to Long, "Describe her appearance to me again."

Long took a moment to recall and said, "She wore a golden dress and a golden veil over her face. Her cultivation was very high, and she must be quite beautiful. Oh, right, the old Taoist said she had royal aura about her."

Could it be someone from the Crown Prince has come to cause trouble?

Jiang Shouzhong speculated in his heart.

Wait a minute!

A golden dress...

Jiang Shouzhong suddenly remembered that previously, at the ruins beneath Huailan Lake, a golden-clad woman had descended from the heavens and fought a great battle with Yelv Shenye, the top master of Yanrong who was seriously wounded at the time.

Afterward, he and Xia He had fainted.

And then, in a daze, he’d had relations with Yelü Miaomiao.

It seemed...

Jiang Shouzhong slapped his head hard, feeling as though he was overlooking something. However, despite thinking about it, he couldn’t figure it out.

Long said, "That woman was originally waiting for you, but after a while, she suddenly left. When she learned that Er Liang was your maid, she took her away, saying that the girl had potential and that she would teach her some swordsmanship."

Teach my ass.

Does Yan Changqing’s apprentice need you to teach her?

Gazing at the envelope in his hand, with a faint scent lingering, Jiang Shouzhong felt quite upset. However, judging by the tone of the letter, it seemed that the person really wouldn’t harm Er Liang.

Regardless, he had to hurry to Fengcheng and see for himself.

Jiang Shouzhong said to Jin, "Jin, I’m going to Bingzhou now. We shall meet again." To keep Yelü Miaomiao’s identity secret, Jiang Shouzhong still didn’t tell Jin the truth about going to Fengcheng.

"Eh? Didn’t you say you were going to Tongzhou before?"

Jin asked, puzzled.

After packing his luggage and securing it on the horse, and seeing that Yelü Miaomiao still appeared somewhat dazed, Jiang Shouzhong decided to ride with her on one steed. He apologetically said to Jin, "Sorry, something came up, I’ve changed my plans to Bingzhou."

"Will your little maid be alright? Should I accompany you to look for her?"

Jin felt very guilty, thinking that he had failed to protect the young girl.

Jiang Shouzhong mounted the horse and, once Yelü Miaomiao had climbed up and wrapped her arms around his waist, he pretended to be relaxed and smiled at Jin, "No worries, she’s an acquaintance. I can find her."

As he watched their figures disappear into the distance, Jin felt a bitter taste in his heart, smacking his head in annoyance, "It’s all these guys’ fault for ruining my plans."

He turned to Su Junwen, "And you two?"

Su Junwen glanced at Tan Shuangshuang and said solemnly:

"Senior, I was planning to take Shuangshuang and leave Dazhou, but now I’ve decided to take her back to Qingzhou. For one thing, Shuangshuang’s mother is imprisoned, and for another, I believe Senior can kill Su Shanke..."

Jin stroked his chin, "Not bad, you’ve got some guts."

——

The sound of hooves clattered as the horse carrying the two of them galloped along the moist path after the rain, splashing droplets of water.

"Jiang Mo..."

Carrying the fragrance of wet earth and the fresh scent of plants, a gentle breeze caressed the girl’s face; Yelü Miaomiao’s long hair fluttered as she softly asked, "Do you... look down on me?"

Hearing the girl’s sad voice behind him, Jiang Shouzhong curiously asked, "Why would you say that?"

Yelü Miaomiao bit her lip, her voice filled with sorrow, "I deliberately seduced you... which was shameless of me... you must think poorly of me in your heart... believe that I’m naturally a promiscuous woman..."

Jiang Shouzhong smiled, his voice gentle, "It was all because of the magic artifact’s influence."

Yelü Miaomiao shook her head slightly, her eyes shimmering with complexity as she clutched tightly at the man’s sturdy waist, her voice faint as a mosquito’s whisper, "I don’t think it was entirely due to the magic artifact... I... I actually still really resent you, but..."

All of a sudden, Jiang Shouzhong said, "Miaomiao, are you resentful because I refused to go with you to Yanrong?"

The girl remained silent.

Jiang Shouzhong chuckled, "Miaomiao, if one day you truly become the Empress of Yanrong, then come and marry me in a grand palanquin. I will bring my little wife and surely join you."

"Pah! Shameless!"

The girl swung her dainty fist and lightly thumped the man’s broad back.

Jiang Shouzhong hurriedly cautioned, "Be careful; I’m not skilled at riding horses, especially on these wet roads after the rain; don’t let us fall."

"Idiot."

Watching the man’s poor horsemanship, the girl rolled her eyes.

Suddenly, she reached out and grabbed the reins.

The horse came to an abrupt halt.

Jiang Shouzhong got startled and before he could react, the girl pushed him off the horse’s back and nimbly moved to the front, her slender hands firmly holding the reins.

"What’s this princess tantrum about now?" Jiang Shouzhong’s expression turned dour.

"I’ll ride," Yelü Miaomiao stated coolly, "You get behind me."

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