I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 158: The Roar of the Lioness

It's truly a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Ouyang Tuoba had just disappeared from the spot, unaware that his every move had already been observed.

Pei Yan crossed his arms, his face was cold and stern, and the corners of his mouth were turned up as he looked at the woods.

"This is getting more and more interesting!"

He originally intended to step out of the window to find his subordinates.

Little did they know that they would run into the man in black on the rooftop.

After a moment's thought, he concealed himself in the bushes, keeping an eye on the other party's every move.

If the other party dares to lay a hand on his wife, he certainly has a way to strike his throat in one blow.

only.

The other party did not take any action and simply remained in place.

In order not to alert the enemy, Pei Yan waited until the person left before getting up.

Once he estimated that the other party had gone far away, he went into the woods to contact his subordinates.

They also sent people to keep an eye on the men in black as they walked away.

……

third floor.

Fang Xiaoxiao deflated like a punctured balloon, collapsing onto the bed and letting out a long sigh of relief, staring at the mosquito net in confusion.

"Strange, where did Pei Yan go so late at night instead of sleeping?"

Just now.

After Murong Changqing and the other two returned to their rooms, she quietly opened the door and went downstairs to Pei Yan's room.

To everyone's surprise, the room was completely empty, and even the bedding hadn't been touched.

It felt as if no one had ever been here.

However, she firmly believed that Pei Yan had been in this room just now.

Otherwise, how do you explain the half-empty teacup on the square table?

So she decided to wait in the room for him to return.

While we're at it, let's ask him what he's doing out so late at night.

This is the thought.

Fang Xiaoxiao waited for a full hour, but he did not return.

Left with no other choice, I had to go back to my room and rest for a while before making any further decisions.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, she was awakened by a strange gust of wind.

When Youyou opened her eyes, she was almost scared to death.

Before them stood a figure dressed in black, with a black mask covering his face, revealing only a pair of sharp, hawk-like eyes.

Fortunately, one can easily identify the person in front of them by looking at their eyes.

After calming down, she complained.

"Are you crazy? Why are you climbing in through the window at night instead of sleeping?!"

Pei Yan was not angry at the sudden rebuke.

Strangely enough, ever since Fang Xiaoxiao gave him the antidote last time...

Faced with her accusations, I felt no resentment, but rather a sense of joy.

Pei Yan quickly replied.

"Don't be angry. I'm here to take you away from this place."

go away.

Did he guess what I was thinking?

Fang Xiaoxiao was taken aback, but secretly pleased, and murmured to herself.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why would I leave here?"

Women are strange creatures.

Even though he was thinking something intensely, he still said the opposite of what he meant.

No wonder I don't really want to interact with women.

Pei Yan mentally complained, his expression returning to its usual coldness.

"If you don't want to leave, then I won't force you."

"I hope you will take care of yourself..."

As he spoke, he walked towards the window, making a gesture as if he needed to jump out.

This action terrified Fang Xiaoxiao.

Her face instantly turned to terror, and she quickly stood up, grabbing his clothes and saying anxiously.

"Hey, what's wrong with you?"

"I was just being sarcastic, how come you can't tell?"

"????"

This sudden action made Pei Yan turn around in surprise, and he said coldly.

"What sarcasm? If you're going to leave, then leave. Why say things that could be misunderstood?"

"..."

Male chauvinism!

Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but mutter to herself.

……

Leaving the Fang family courtyard.

Following Pei Yan, the journey took many turns, passing through the back mountain and traversing the thickets.

We've finally arrived at our destination.

Fang Xiaoxiao was exhausted and breathless. She bent over, her hands on her knees, panting heavily, and complained.

"Young Master Pei, why don't you have any compassion and take care of me, a girl?"

"Don't you know that I haven't practiced martial arts and my physical strength is nowhere near that of those who do?"

Pei Yan looked at the cave in front of him and ignored it.

They simply walked straight into the cave.

This is a place where he can stay.

There are more than a dozen top-notch masters living inside the cave.

Each one of them was worth ten men, and they were dozens of times stronger than the Imperial Guards in the palace.

These people were also gifts left to him by his mother.

They were all members of the royal family on their mother's side, and each of them was now completely isolated because of that incident.

Pei Yan also regarded these people as his own family.

He had only walked halfway through the cave when someone approached him with a torch.

This man was tall, broad-shouldered, and had a full beard.

They give off an impression of being incredibly capable.

He was Pei Yan's maternal uncle and was originally the commander of the elite cavalry, in charge of 10,000 elite cavalrymen.

These elite cavalrymen were all skilled warriors, protecting the safety of the capital city gates.

If anyone wants to break into Kyoto, they'll have to ask them if they'll allow it.

Later, after he was falsely accused of treason, the entire elite cavalry was disbanded by the Crown Prince's men, and most of them were exiled to the frontier.

As for those involved with him, they were either executed or had their homes confiscated.

Fortunately, Pei Yan's uncle was very skilled. He not only escaped being captured, but also helped him escape to the capital.

Pei Yan looked at the other person with gratitude.

Gu Shubao bowed respectfully, indicating his presence.

"Your Highness, everything has been arranged!"

Pei Yan immediately stepped forward and took the other person's hands, speaking gently.

"Uncle, please don't do this."

He then helped the person up and turned to speak to the person behind him.

"Come and greet my uncle!"

"Gah?"

Fang Xiaoxiao was so exhausted that she was almost completely drained. Her lips had turned pale, and she spoke weakly and listlessly.

She glanced at the bearded man in front of her, but before she could say anything, her head lolled to the side and she fainted.

When I woke up again, everything in front of me had changed from a dark and damp place to a small house built of bamboo.

"Where am I?"

"The Crown Princess is awake!"

A pretty girl, holding a bowl of rice porridge, shouted towards the outside!

Despite her petite and delicate appearance, this girl's voice is truly astonishing, comparable to a shrew's roar.

The deafening voices resonated deeply, stirring the soul.

Fang Xiaoxiao, who had just sat up in bed, was almost knocked away by that loud voice.

She was so startled that her ears were ringing and her head was spinning.

Fortunately, the woman finished speaking.

Otherwise, it's entirely possible that he could bleed from all seven orifices and die on the spot.

Goodness, is this what they call a loud voice?

Fang Xiaoxiao looked at the other person with her beautiful eyes, but didn't say a word for a long time.

The woman snapped out of her daze, holding a bowl of rice porridge in her hands, and walked towards her with a smile.

"Your Highness, have some rice porridge."

"what……"

She gestured as if feeding a child, holding a spoon and opening her small mouth.

"????"

This action made Fang Xiaoxiao feel very uncomfortable.

She quickly shook her head and replied with a smile.

"No need, no need, I can do it myself!"