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"How about we experience it now? Then you won't be confused later."
Xia Muxin was spun around by him, her back aching from the sudden movement, her mind momentarily blank. When she regained her senses, Shen Muhan's face loomed large before her. She could see every inch of his skin clearly; aside from a slight pallor from blood loss, there were no flaws to be found. His exquisite features highlighted his unparalleled handsomeness, but his star-like eyes held a hint of darkness, through which an infinite desire and light shone.
Xia Muxin swallowed nervously and forced a laugh.
"Hehe... Uncle, you're still injured. Besides, aren't we not married yet?"
She couldn't provoke him any further; she could guarantee that the consequences of doing so would be disastrous. Given his current eager demeanor, he would surely want to devour her whole.
Shen Muhan rested his elbows on either side of Xia Muxin, palms facing up. His wrists were wrapped in thick bandages, and the rich herbal fragrance wafted into his nostrils from time to time. The scent was somewhat intoxicating, making him feel a bit lightheaded. If it weren't for his strong willpower, he might have succumbed to temptation right there.
At that moment, desire burned within him.
Among the various herbs he had taken, some contained aphrodisiac properties. Each time, he had suppressed the effects with his internal energy and soaked them in river water to alleviate the intensity.
Seeing the focused yet dazed look in his eyes, Xia Muxin's forced smile began to falter as she pouted in distress.
After all, this was her precious first time; she couldn't let it slip away so casually. Even though it was with someone she liked, the atmosphere needed to be right. Moreover, this was her first time across two lifetimes; it had to be memorable.
In an instant, Xia Muxin's pupils widened as she furrowed her brows at Shen Muhan. She could feel the change in him so intensely that even through their thin clothing, it felt like she might burn from his heat. She wanted to push him away but was hindered by his injury; all she could do was plead with her eyes. Shen Muhan cursed softly as beads of sweat began to slide down his forehead and drip onto Xia Muxin's fair face, causing every nerve in her body to tense up. Suddenly, in her wide-eyed surprise, Shen Muhan leaned down and pressed his lips against hers softly while murmuring,
"I just want a little benefit."
Ahhh...
Xia Muxin was completely stunned. Was there really such a thing as benefits?
Where did he kiss?
It was broad daylight; what would happen if Ming Yi and the others walked in?
"U-Uncle... weren't you... injured?"
After a long while, Xia Muxin finally found her voice, which trembled with a hint of charm.
Shen Muhan moved away from her red lips, his gaze fixed on her flushed face, his voice low and hoarse:
"You've lost weight, quite a bit."
Damn...
Xia Muxin felt an urge to kick him out of bed. They always said men were creatures who thought with their lower bodies, and he was already acting inappropriately before they even got to that point. She was just concerned about him, wasn't she?
"Hanhhan, I'm here. Did you miss me?"
As Xia Muxin tensed up, bracing herself for Shen Muhan's various advances, a wickedly nauseating voice drifted over. Not only did she find it disgusting, but Shen Muhan himself cursed under his breath and shivered. At that moment, both of them were disheveled; Xia Muxin couldn't bear to be seen. Shen Muhan pecked her lightly on the lips before flipping off her body and wrapping her tightly in the blanket while he straightened his slightly rumpled robe.
When the door opened, Shen Muhan transformed into a dapper gentleman once more. Xia Muxin stared in shock, nearly digging a hole to hide in.
"Hanhhan..."
A seductive voice pierced her ears, and she turned to look.
What the hell...
Xia Muxin was horrified and wanted to curse. Without thinking, she blurted out:
"Little Emperor, when did you become a eunuch or change your gender?"
The newcomer was Tian Ming Rui, exuding masculinity yet speaking words that were utterly unbearable.
Hearing the sudden voice, Ming Yi and Tian Ming Rui were both taken aback. Ming Yi was puzzled; wasn’t the boss injured? How did it turn into the boss’s boss lying in bed? Suddenly, he felt a chilling glare sweep over him. Ming Yi shivered and lowered his head; even someone as dense as him could tell what had happened.
This boss truly deserved to be called the best among fighters; on the battlefield, no one could rival him. Even injured, he remained unmatched in this regard...
If Shen Muhan knew what Ming Yi was thinking at that moment, he would surely keep him bedridden for half a year. Not only that, but he would also find a bunch of women for him to "digest" properly.
Tian Ming Rui didn't need to think to know what had just happened. At this moment, the enchanting smile on his face was hard to maintain, and he kept casting glances at Shen Muhan, while the Zhao Family Brothers were still outside.
He had been exhausted during this time. Ever since the Zhao Family Brothers discovered that the drug could induce hallucinations, they had been searching for him day and night without a break. He had already suffered several nosebleeds from the strain, and in the end, he had to drag Little Li along as a cover. To this day, Little Li dared not look him in the eye because the Zhao Family Brothers were always watching. It had been almost two months, and every day he forced Little Li to play along with him, sharing the same bed.
Now, he had no idea how things were going in Tianli Kingdom.
Sighing at the thought made him even angrier.
Shen Muhan naturally understood his frustration. He gave Xia Muxin a reassuring glance and then wrapped his arm around Tian Ming Rui's shoulder as they walked out together. Watching their flirtatious interaction made Xia Muxin shiver, and she immediately shrank back under the covers.
Her mind was filled with wicked images.
Ahhh...
Thinking about it made her restless. She flipped over and began to tidy herself up. In no time, she was out of the inner chamber.
However, at that moment, Shen Muhan was nowhere to be found. Standing beside Little Emperor Tian Ming Rui was a Red-Clad Man with a figure like a jade tree, wearing a mask on his face. The Zhao Family Brothers were also present, their ugly faces making Xia Muxin want to strike them every time she saw them.
Xia Muxin felt suspicious. Before she could get closer, she heard the Red-Clad Man's magnetic yet hoarse voice say:
"Your Majesty is already deeply entranced by the hallucinations. You two should take him back to the palace to see the Imperial Physician for treatment; otherwise... the consequences will be unimaginable."
After saying this, the Red-Clad Man withdrew his hand from taking Tian Ming Rui's pulse and cast a pair of deep Cold Eyes towards the Zhao Family Brothers. Their faces displayed a mix of colors—sighing yet seemingly gloating—but what Xia Muxin saw was only evil and triumph.
"Mr. Taibai, may I ask where you are headed? We have been searching for you tirelessly."
Zhao Yangwei's eyes flashed with suspicion. After all, encountering Ming Yi here was unusual enough. Moreover, they had received news that Shen Muhan was not truly injured; the one who was harmed was an imposter who vanished overnight after being exposed. Now facing Shen Muhan, they became sharp-tongued.
Yet their blatant invitation onto this ship suggested they were not trying to hide anything, making them even more inscrutable.
"In this vast world, there is no place for me, Taibai. I shall drift with the ship wherever it takes me."
Mr. Taibai said this while looking up at the sky with his hands behind his back, shaking his head with a sigh as if he had seen all of humanity's complexities. He spoke softly.
The Zhao Family Brothers were skeptical of his words when they suddenly noticed Xia Muxin standing nearby like a puppet. A chill ran through them, and one of them pointed at her, saying, "Isn't she the Young Master's woman?"
Ming Yi felt a surge of tension, fearing they might expose themselves at that moment. After all, luring the snake out of its hole was no easy task. Moreover, now that the Zhao Family Brothers had boarded their ship, escaping would not be simple. They had their eyes and ears around, making it difficult for them to act. Looking at Xia Muxin, they felt both frustrated and helpless.
Xia Muxin hadn’t realized the gravity of the situation until now. Suddenly, her eyes reddened as she approached the Red-Clad Man like a little child. She tightly grasped his arm and spoke in a sweet, childlike voice, "Big Brother, didn’t you say you would buy Er Ya ice and candied hawthorn? Er Ya has been waiting for so long! Why are you still here? Er Ya wants to eat ice and candied hawthorn!"
Thanks to their preparations, Ming Yi, Rong Li, and others had already been taken to the bottom of the ship where there were unique mechanisms that kept outsiders out. At this moment, Xia Muxin's actions eased the atmosphere. Shen Muhan had been unconscious, and they hadn’t received any signals from Tian Ming Rui. His arrival had been too sudden; if it weren't for someone warning them in advance, they would have likely been exposed by now.
The Zhao Family Brothers were notorious fools who had only survived this long due to Zhao Weiran's influence and their connection with Ming Lie. If it weren't for these two idiots constantly causing trouble, Shen Muhan and the others wouldn’t have suffered so much.
"What is he doing?" one of them asked in surprise as he watched Xia Muxin with disdain and smugness.
"He's lost his beloved, just like the Emperor—one has adapted to his surroundings while the other has lost all memory. Right now, she's like a four or five-year-old child who knows nothing but what to eat," Mr. Taibai said sympathetically as he gently patted Xia Muxin's head with a sigh.
Xia Muxin cursed him silently in her heart, tightening her grip on his arm. Taibai winced in pain but lowered his head, brushing his fingers over her red lips. Startled, Xia Muxin shivered and dared not move again.
Soon after, the Zhao Family Brothers bid them farewell and attempted to take the dazed Tian Ming Rui with them. However, Tian Ming Rui stubbornly refused to leave. The three began a game of chase on the deck of the ship while Tian Ming Rui shouted "cold" repeatedly as he ran away, leaving Xia Muxin feeling melancholic as she watched Taibai leisurely sipping tea nearby.
Suddenly, she muttered under her breath, "Beasts in human clothing."
Though her voice was barely audible—so soft that only those directly nearby could hear—it carried on the wind and elicited a low chuckle in response: "Thank you for the compliment."
Xia Muxin felt her teeth itch with anger, but suddenly she heard a loud splash.
Then came Zhao Yangwu's voice, shouting, "Yaowei, Yaowei."
Tian Ming Rui, still furious, kicked Zhao Yangwu in the rear, and with a splash, Zhao Yangwu fell into the water. In an instant, the boat sped up, and at the same time, they heard a booming sound like cannon fire. The group turned to look in the direction of the noise and saw flames and thick smoke rising not far away. Xia Muxin knew that it was the power of explosive shells. It seemed Shen Muqing was indeed formidable; he had caught up with them and was making the enemy panic.
"Damn it, I've been tangled up by two idiots; it's driving me crazy! Hey, Shen, where's my Jiao Jiao?"
Tian Ming Rui stopped pretending and plopped down on the deck, coldly staring at the so-called Mr. Taibai, questioning him in a chilling tone.
The Zhao Family Brothers had fallen into the water. Although they wouldn't drown, it would be difficult for them to catch up again. Besides, he must have lost his mind to act this way. Even if Zhao Weiran found out, he would only want to keep things quiet. Moreover, Shen Muhan had said that if this plan succeeded, he would reveal Jiao Jiao's whereabouts to him. For the past two months, he had shifted all of Zhao Family Brothers' attention away while Zhao Weiran worried about his two sons and kept his actions minimal to allow Shen Muhan to complete his grand scheme. Shen Muqing was just one point; it was likely that the other four blocked exits were also under attack by unknown assailants. This Five Nations plan was turning into a loss.
"Great Ming Temple brings forth cultivation."
Suddenly, Mr. Taibai pushed himself up with both hands, and his blood-red robe tore apart. He removed his mask to reveal his strikingly handsome features and glanced at the defeated Tian Ming Rui before speaking in a deep voice.
"What did you say?"
Tian Ming Rui jumped up in anger, nearly stomping his feet. With a whoosh, he was beside Shen Muhan, glaring with wide eyes as he shouted loudly.
Shen Muhan merely shot him a glance before turning to leave.
"I want off this ship! I want to leave! Damn it, Shen! I will not rest until we settle this!"
Tian Ming Rui was so furious that he had nowhere to vent his anger; he paced around the deck while pulling at his hair and shouting. There was no trace of an emperor's demeanor left—he seemed like a madman.
Yes, a madman driven crazy by love.
Perhaps due to Shen Muhan's meticulous planning, on the third day the ship docked. The city gates were wide open for him; soldiers on the city walls cheered loudly as the large characters "Celestial Glass" on their banners dazzled Xia Muxin's eyes.
Xia Muxin was still in a daze—had the battle really ended?
She had not yet set foot on the battlefield, and the smoke had already cleared. Not far away, soldiers were busy transporting the bodies of the enemy, and the ground was littered with severed limbs and bloodstains. Shen Muhan held Xia Muxin in his arms, ensuring that while her view was unobstructed, she would not be tainted by the filth below.
“Muxin...”
“Daughter...”
“Sister...”
“Elder Sister...”
Suddenly, familiar voices reached her ears. Xia Muxin turned her head in a daze and saw her family standing outside the city gate, waving at her. Tears filled her eyes as she tightened her grip around Shen Muhan's neck, murmuring a heartfelt thank you through her misty gaze.
Shen Muhan merely looked at her with indulgence and softly called her a fool.
After passing through the filth, Shen Muhan set Xia Muxin down. She immediately ran toward her family while he went aside to arrange matters.
“Father, Mother, Sister-in-law, Grandparents, Songzi, I missed you all so much.”
Xia Muxin dashed into the embrace of her loved ones. Their affectionate gazes and warm smiles made everything else seem insignificant; just being back was enough.
“Sister, we missed you too.”
Songzi's eyes were red as she wrapped her arms around Xia Muxin's waist, choking back tears.
“By the way, I heard that you were killed by an uncle. What happened?”
Xia Muxin affectionately ruffled Songzi's hair, tears of joy spilling from her eyes as she suddenly recalled something and asked.
“Well, it’s a long story...”
After a little over half an hour, Xia Muxin finally understood the whole situation. It turned out that during that time when he was coming home late or even disappearing for days, he was engaged in a psychological battle with Ming Lie. She also learned that Ming Lie intended to target her family. So when she went to the villa, he had quickly moved her family to safety and created the illusion that they had been brutally murdered. The people sent by Ming Lie were intercepted by Shen Muhan's men, one of whom had even disguised himself as Shen Muhan. This entire scheme likely deceived Ming Lie because first came the massacre of the Xia Family, followed by his men being ambushed.
His goal might have been to make Xia Muxin hate Shen Muhan because he understood that once Shen Muhan became emotionally invested, he would prioritize others over his own life. He also orchestrated a major battle with Shen Muhan at the villa to give Rong Li an opportunity to take her away. However, he did not know Rong Li's true intentions; perhaps from the very beginning, Rong Li had been deceiving them all.
Shen Muhan did not return; instead, Ming Yi escorted Xia Muxin and the others back to Daimiao Village. After Xia Muxin's repeated inquiries, she learned that Shen Muqing was injured. Concerned about Yan Zhouwan, she wanted to follow, but Ming Yi assured her that Yan Zhouwan was fine and had been taking care of Shen Muqing.
Thus, Xia Muxin returned to Daimiao Village, while Ming Yi brought all her luggage and stayed behind to protect them.
Hearing that Yan Zhouwan was safe eased her heart. Perhaps this was her chance; whether Shen Muqing's flower chicken would be moved remained a mystery.
"Python Brother, Python Sister, I'm back."
As soon as Xia Muxin reached the courtyard, she saw Crimson Plague coiled up on Python Brother's back basking in the sun. The two creatures exchanged affectionate glances, clearly showing that Python Brother had been conquered by Crimson Plague. Xia Muxin couldn't help but smile widely.
It felt great to be home.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Golden Python immediately approached, affectionately rubbing against Xia Muxin with excitement and joy.
Xia Muxin was so overwhelmed with happiness that she jumped onto Golden Python's back, laughing heartily.
"Sis, take it easy; Python Brother is pregnant now."
Songzi kindly reminded her as he watched his sister so excited. This warning caused Xia Muxin to tumble off Python Brother's back, wincing in pain. However, she paid no mind to it and glared at Songzi with her beautiful eyes, shouting:
"What did you say, Xia Xiaosong?"
Songzi cleared his ears and firmly stated, "Sis, I said Python Brother is pregnant. Be gentle; don't hurt the baby inside."
As he said this, he made a comical expression that sent their family into fits of laughter.
The most unexpected sight was Xue Er in Small's arms. Even in the carriage, Small had held her; now that they were off the carriage, she clung to him like a leech and giggled loudly, startling everyone around.
Xia Muxin was momentarily stunned. Ignoring Xue Er's antics for now, she circled around Python Brother and then leaned closer to it, reaching out to touch its unchanged belly with a pitiful expression as she said:
“Python, is what they said really true?”
What she actually wanted to say was, where did you get this ability? You don’t even have a uterus; even if it’s just an egg, there’s nowhere to hide it...
Golden Python let out a hum from its nose. The original affection in its gaze towards Crimson Plague turned into a hint of grievance. That little look of grievance struck Xia Muxin like a bolt of lightning. What had she missed...?
If Python Brother has been tamed, is there anything in this world that cannot be tamed?
The expression on Python Brother’s face confirmed the truth of the matter beyond doubt. Xia Muxin suddenly felt like pounding her chest and stamping her feet. My great Python Brother, just like that, has fallen into the hands of Crimson Plague.
Next, Xia Jihua somehow brought over a basin of charcoal fire, with a pole resting on top, which had a few drops of some unknown animal's blood on it, prompting Xia Muxin to step over it.
This was popular in the village; they said that stepping over this thing would ensure peace and freedom from illness.
Xia Muxin rolled her eyes. If it were that simple, hadn’t the people of Daimiao Village been starving and poorly dressed every day before?
Dinner was quite sumptuous, all managed by Xia Jihua. Ermiao was now over eight months along, her belly round as a basket, tired from walking. After picking up Xia Muxin, she returned home to rest.
“Where is Mu Han? The food is already on the table.”
- End of Chapter -
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