allonlinenovel Chapter 111 Someone you can’t afford to offend
Chapter 111 Someone you can’t afford to offend
Yunyi couldn't help but purse her lips in the shadows. Let alone ancient times, even in modern times, most marriages that don't get parental approval end in tragedy.
In ancient times, a woman was betrothed to a man and then eloped as a concubine. If Chen Rui really went with Du Zimo, she would have devoted her entire life to a man.
Unless a man remains faithful for life, women will suffer greatly.
"Brother Zimo." Chen Rui remained silent for a long time before suddenly opening the window. "You want me to be your concubine, not your wife?"
“Rui’er, how could you think that? You will only ever be my wife in this lifetime…”
"Brother Zimo, I believe you are sincere at this moment, but are you sure you can escape?"
Du Ziming fell silent.
"Also, you and I have grown up in luxury since we were little. Even if we manage to escape, how will we survive in the future? Without servants or guards, we might not even be able to afford three meals a day..." Chen Rui's voice was slightly choked.
“Rui’er, you’re always so rational.” Du Zimo sighed.
“Brother Zimo, I also want to disregard everything, but what about the consequences?” Chen Rui’s eyes reddened. “That’s something neither you nor I can… bear.”
"I know, I was presumptuous today..." Du Ziming said, looking annoyed.
“I’ll probably be going to Beijing at the end of the year, and after that…” Chen Rui sniffed, “we shouldn’t meet in private anymore.”
“Okay.” Du Ziming nodded. “My… my father’s term of office ends tomorrow, and he will return to the capital. See you again…”
“You are my brother, just like my eldest and second eldest brothers.”
Du Ziming nodded, then suddenly reached out and hugged Chen Rui through the window, but quickly let go: "I'm leaving." He then turned and disappeared into the night.
Chen Rui stood at the window, tears streaming down her face.
"Miss," the maid Banqiu approached, "Since you're reluctant to part with it, there's nothing wrong with that..."
Before the maid could finish speaking, Chen Rui wiped away her tears and shook her head: "Banqiu, remember, there are some things you can't say."
"I know, but I just don't want to see you in so much pain, Miss."
"The pain I feel now is temporary, but if I really leave, it won't just be a matter of feeling bad." Chen Rui sighed. "Okay, I'm fine now."
Banqiu came over and closed the window.
Yunyi couldn't help but sigh. The power struggle between Consort Chen and Consort Yan in the palace was a reflection of the power struggle between the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince. It was uncertain who would win in the end, but the impact was enormous. Even if the two factions were deeply in love, they could only be separated by force.
She then remembered the bundle and jade pendant that the dying man had given her. When she opened it, she was truly shocked; the contents were enough to turn the world upside down.
Forget it, now is not the time to think about those things, and they don't concern her much for the time being. She then turned and left the Chen residence, but as soon as she climbed over the wall, she was stopped by someone.
"Young lady, isn't it inappropriate for you to come to someone's house in the middle of the night?"
"Hehe, that's not exactly your home, is it?" Yunyi laughed. "Besides, I'm a woman, so there's nothing wrong with me going into Miss Chen's courtyard. But for a grown man like you to sneak into her boudoir at night, it seems even more inappropriate, doesn't it?"
"Who...who exactly are you?" Du Ziming's face darkened.
"I'm someone you can't afford to offend." Yun Yi smiled and then waved her hand.
Du Ziming felt a gust of wind blow by, and then he started to feel dizzy.
"Until we meet again." Yunyi waved her hand, turned around and left.
Du Ziming reached out to stop her, but found he had no strength at all. He had to lean against the wall next to him. He knew he was under the influence of the drug, but the other party was too cruel. She wouldn't let him faint, but just let him watch her swagger away. It was like killing him and destroying his spirit.
Unable to leave the city late at night, and without any horses, she simply found a place to stay for two hours. After dawn, she ate something at a breakfast stall, then hired a carriage, bought some things, and left Longxi City, heading straight for Liyu Town.
After several days of rest, Guo Yining had finally recovered enough to stay in the house in Yutou Lane, but she felt too embarrassed to continue living there.
Moreover, she should also set off to continue her journey to Jinan Prefecture.
“There are only oxcarts and donkey carts in our town now, horse-drawn carriages are very rare.” Shen Hu looked at Guo Yining and unconsciously lowered his voice. “If it’s somewhere nearby, it’s okay, but if it’s going to Jinan Prefecture, then…”
Guo Yining looked at Zhang Huyuan.
Zhang, the head of the guard, nodded. He had also gone out for a walk these past few days, but there were no carriages available. He couldn't buy one even if he wanted to, let alone hire one.
Moreover, the three guards who ran away have not been contacted yet, and we don't know what happened to them.
"What should we do then?" Guo Yining asked, troubled.
“Miss Zhang, if you trust me… our eldest son will be back soon, and she’ll definitely have a solution.” Shen Hu glanced at the Huang brothers.
“Yes, our girl is amazing.” Huang Youwei nodded hurriedly. “If she were here, there would definitely be no problem.”
Guo Yining and Cuiqin exchanged a glance and then nodded. To prevent their identities from being revealed, she and Zhang Huyuan pretended to be siblings, so everyone assumed that her surname was Zhang.
“Brother Zhang, I’ll write a letter in a bit, could you make the trip?” Guo Yining called Zhang Huyuan over. “It’s much more convenient for you to do it alone than to carry both of us as a burden.”
"Alright," Zhang the guard nodded, "but is it alright if it's just the two of you here?"
“They…” Guo Yining glanced out the window, “They’re not bad people, so there shouldn’t be any problems.”
“Alright then.” Zhang, the head nurse, nodded. “I’ll leave tonight after the Second Miss finishes writing.”
So Guo Yining wrote a letter to her eldest sister, Guo Yirou, and gave it to Zhang Huyuan. Zhang Huyuan left Carp Town that very night and headed towards Jinan Prefecture.
Yunyi returned the next day.
"Sister Yun." Shen Long opened the door after hearing the knocking. When he saw Yun Yi, he exclaimed, "Everyone come quick, the boss is back!"
People scattered everywhere suddenly swarmed around.
“No need to be so enthusiastic, I…” Yun Yi was about to say something when she saw Guo Yining being helped out by a maid. Her eyes narrowed slightly. “She…”
"Sister Yun, this is Miss Zhang. She fell ill at our door earlier, so Brother Huang and the others let her stay here for a couple of days," Shen Hu hurriedly explained.
Yun Yi nodded, glanced at Shen Hu, and said, "The carriage I hired is still outside. Take it to the village, unload the things, and then have Old Zhou come to pick me up." Then she walked to Guo Yining's side and said, "Miss Guo, come with me to the back."