PNB Chapter 206 has more layers than an onion.
Chapter 206 has more layers than an onion.
Jun Ce followed her gaze and said, "That road leads to the Ghost Market."
"A ghost market?!" Zhai Rongyu nearly jumped up.
A glint flashed in her almond-shaped eyes, and she grabbed Jun Ce's sleeve with her other hand, asking, "Is it that ghost market where people, ghosts, demons, and monsters can all be traded?"
【Wouldn't that mean there are lots of fun things to do?!】
Jun Ce smiled.
I knew she would like it.
He took out the Star River Moon Shadow Bracelet from his pocket, took Zhai Rongyu's hand, and put it on her wrist.
“There are all sorts of ghosts and demons roaming in there. If you wear this, you will have spiritual power with you, which will put my mind at ease.”
“If you give this to me, and there are dragons in the Ghost Market, then…” Zhai Rongyu was about to take off the bracelet when Jun Ce stopped her.
His large, well-defined hands enveloped her soft hands.
Jun Ce gazed at her intently, a smile in his eyes.
"Then Rong'er shouldn't stay too far away from me."
Seeing his insistence, Zhai Rongyu stopped refusing.
She grabbed his hand in return, their fingers intertwined, and dragged him toward the fork in the road on the right.
"Alright~ Let's take Ah Xu out to the ghost market at night~"
The girl giggled, her light green skirt billowing lightly with each step, the ribbons at her waist fluttering in the wind.
Zhai Rongyu turned around, a boundless smile spreading across her lips. Her lively eyes shone brightly in the moonlight and starlight, making her breathtakingly beautiful.
Jun Ce was momentarily lost in thought, as if he saw the locust blossoms fluttering down.
He followed the guidance of his heart and went in her footsteps. His palms were burning hot, so he gripped them tighter and secretly prayed that this path would last a lifetime.
……
Haimu City, City Lord's Mansion.
Cang Zhihe slowly woke up, and the first thing she saw was Liu Taiqing's big face.
"Madam! You're awake!" He rushed forward excitedly, only to be slapped away.
"Liu Taiqing! Stay away from me!" Cang Zhihe kicked him in disgust and sat up, clutching the blanket.
"What did you just call me?" she finally realized.
Liu Taiqing rubbed his chest, which was sore from being kicked, but for some reason he couldn't get angry at her. Instead, he spoke in a flattering tone and patiently explained to her.
"The Regent has already arranged for you to be betrothed to this county, and we have already consummated our marriage. You are now the rightful wife of the county governor."
"What did you say?!" Cang Zhihe raised her voice, her chubby face turning bright red.
How can it be……
The Regent Prince, under the influence of his own love potion, how could he possibly betroth himself to Liu Taiqing?!
No, something must be wrong!
She was shocked and her gaze fell on Liu Taiqing with suspicion. When she saw his humble and submissive manner, she was struck dumb.
Could it be... could it be this love potion...?
She abruptly threw off the covers, hurriedly got out of bed, grabbed Liu Taiqing's wrist, and stared at him with bloodshot eyes that seemed to pierce his veins.
"Oh dear! What are you doing, madam?"
Ignoring the pain in his wrist, Liu Taiqing felt sorry for Cang Zhihe. "It's freezing cold. How can Madam go barefoot on the ground?"
"It's so cold, it breaks my heart to see you like this!"
The words of concern, though spoken, were more chilling to Cang Zhihe than the frost and snow of the coldest winter month.
The veins in my wrist suddenly throbbed.
It's clearly a love potion.
Cang Zhihe released her grip, took a few steps back in a daze, and felt her blood run cold.
She closed her eyes and almost fainted again.
Before the plump body could fall, Liu Taiqing caught it with lightning speed.
He suddenly reached out and pinched her philtrum.
"Madam! Wake up!"
Liu Taiqing held her tightly, panting heavily as he roared, "A mere county magistrate's wife has made you so happy! When I become the city lord, won't you be so happy you'll be buried with me?!"
"Madam! Calm down!"
Cang Zhihe opened and closed her eyes repeatedly.
She felt as if she was first driven to death by him, and then brought back to life by him. Her chest heaved, and she couldn't utter a single word. So she simply bit Liu Taiqing's hand, turning all her anger into tangible form.
Even when the taste of blood was in his mouth, he still wouldn't let go.
Liu Taiqing screamed in pain.
"Ouch! O ...
"Madam! You're murdering your husband!"
"If I die, you'll be a widow! How can I bear to do that!"
"Pah!" Cang Zhihe cursed as she released his hand. "Who do you think you are, to dare call me madam?"
"Fool! I told you to plant the Gu poison in the Regent, and what did you do? You planted it on yourself!"
He had confidently assured her that he had successfully planted the Gu poison, but what a load of rubbish!
The more Cang Zhihe thought about it, the angrier she became. She used both her hands and feet to punch and kick Liu Taiqing.
"You useless piece of trash! I'll beat you to death!"
Liu Taiqing clutched his head and cried out in pain, his hands dripping with blood, his face and body covered in bruises, his clothes torn to shreds, before he finally couldn't bear it any longer and pushed her hand away.
"enough!"
Even a clay figure has some spirit!
"Cang Zhihe, let me tell you! Don't think that just because I love you so much, I won't resist!"
"What if you hurt yourself by hitting me like that!"
"I'm tough as nails, but what about you?! Don't your hands hurt? Don't your feet hurt?!"
"It hurts my heart to see you like this! Stop hitting me!"
Liu Taiqing flicked his sleeve, feeling that he must be incredibly handsome at that moment.
Cang Zhihe collapsed onto the bed, listening to his sweet words, and burst into tears.
Hearing the two arguing, the maid rushed in and was shocked to see Cang Zhihe crying with snot and tears streaming down her face. "Miss! What happened to you?"
She glanced at Liu Taiqing and almost popped her eyes out of their sockets in fright.
He was covered in bruises, one eye was black and the other purple, his face was swollen, and his clothes were tattered. He looked like he had been given a good beating.
As for their young mistress... she was completely unharmed.
Why is Miss crying like this, while Prefect Liu looks so serious?
This……
The maid was in a dilemma.
I feel like this matter has more layers than an onion.
Cang Zhihe pounded the bed and yelled, "Tell him to get out! I don't want to see him!"
She didn't even want to talk to him!
The maid walked to Liu Taiqing's side and said, "Prefect, please go back. Miss is in a bad mood and may not be able to accept this for a while."
She originally didn't think much of Liu Taiqing either.
But now that the young lady has married him, she has no choice but to treat him with kindness and gentleness.
Liu Taiqing looked at Cang Zhihe, but when he saw that she turned her head away and refused to look at him, he felt disappointed. "Tomorrow, this county will set off to search for treasure. You should stay in the manor and wait for this county to return. Do not show your face in public."
"If any other man comes looking for you, you are not allowed to see him!"
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and left the room.
Cang Zhihe almost crushed the brocade quilt with her bare hands.
What right does Liu Taiqing have to tell her what to do?
Other men...
She suddenly stood up, rushed to the maid, grabbed her shoulders and shook her, "Didn't you say last time that Hu Lie Yunxiao was already outside the city? Quick! Go and send a message to Hu Lie Yunxiao!"
"Just say I'm willing to help deal with the Regent!"
Cang Zhihe's face was contorted with rage, and her fingertips trembled slightly with anger.
The Regent, Liu Taiqing, and that woman Long Yan—none of them will live!
She wanted them all to die by her own hand!