Zhao Li Xin didn't care that others were looking at him. He anxiously gazed at the woman on his lap. His words' turned gentle, different from the cold man he portrayed a mont ago, "Sorry, did I scare you?"
"I'm surprised but I'm not scared. I've told you many tis, I'm not a scaredy-cat," Lory reassured him. She knew the viciousness of the people in this world. If Zhao Li Xin was weak, the jerk would have killed them both without hesitation. Zhao Li Xin only cut Han Yuan's finger, sothing that was considered mild to soone like him.
Mong Yi sighed at the jerk's luck. Han Yuan's head would have been rolling on the floor if the future madam wasn't there. He also didn't understand why the jerk wanted to bring his master into their fight. It was like Han Yuan wanted with his master's head to roll with his.
"Let's have a rest," Zhao Li Xin was relieved to know she wasn't scared of him.
Lory saw Yang Xi Ying standing like a statue as Han Yuan shalessly held her leg as he begged for forgiveness. The jerk reminding her of how much he loved her. Han Yuan was smart to play ball. He knew his future in the academy was ruined so he crawled back to Yang Xi Ying. With her, he could still beco Sun Jan city Governor's son-in-law.
Yang Xi Ying was reluctant this ti around. It wasn't because Han Yuan's future was ruined but because he only knew to go to her when he was troubled and would leave her when he was happy. She had never realized it before this day. The strange woman was right to call him a JERK. However, she was still indecisive about her decision…
Lory approached Yang Xin Yi, "Miss Yang I don't an to get involved but a beautiful, young and smart woman with an honorable background like you should have many n at her feet begging for attention. You shouldn't waste your ti with a man who treats you as a safety net…"
Lory's words were genuine and honest. She felt bad for the young lady. She hoped she wouldn't fall the jerk's tricks again.
Yang Xin Yin's mind beca clear. The stranger was right she was young, beautiful and with her family background, she could find a husband who was a thousand tis better than the JERK. She didn't need to entangle herself further with him. She had been stupid in the past.
Han Yuan wanted to refute Lory's words and kick her away, but the strong glares from Zhao Li Xin and Mong Yi scared the hell out of him. He didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
Yang Xin Yi's face brightened as the dark cloud lifted from her, "Thank you for your kind words, Miss…"
"I'm Luo Ri Yi," Lory slightly bowed at her. Lory's gentle deanor made Yang Xin Yi like her instantly.
"I'm Yang Xin Yi. If you have ti to visit Sun Jan city, please co to my place. I want to repay your kind words."
"You don't have to. But I would definitely find you if I visit Sun Jan city," Lory said with certainty.
Yang Xin Yi liked the straight forward woman in front of her. She's always surrounded by people who had ulterior motives. eting soone like Luo Ri Yi was like a breath of fresh air, "Sure. I'll be waiting."
The girls smiled at each other happily. A few won and soldiers soon arrived at the scene. They all looked terrified when they saw the big hole in the inn. A woman in a maid's uniform rushed to Yang Xin Yi with an anxious face, "Young Miss, are you okay?"
"I'm fine," Yang Xin Yi's smile stunned the young maid. Her young miss was known to be kind and gentle since childhood but she had gradually changed after eting Han Yuan. She dressed differently, wore heavy makeup and easily got irritated easily. The woman standing before her remained her of how the young miss used to be.
"Give the inn owner enough money for compensation. This JERK has ruined the poor man's livelihood. Part of this is my fault too," Yang Xin Yi's deanor as a noble lady had returned. Lory was impressed by her strong and dignified behavior.
The maid was also amazed by her young miss, especially when she pointed at the jerk. She couldn't help but feel relieved when she saw Han Yuan's pathetic state. It seed her young miss had opened her eyes at last.
"I have to leave now. I left my ho without informing my father because of this jerk," Yang Xin Yi felt guilty. Her father warned her several tis about Han Yuan but she never listened. Her behavior must have broken her father's heart many tis. She sighed deeply, "I need to apologize to my father and accept whatever punishnt he gives ."
"As long as you are sincere, your father would forgive you" Lory comforted her.
Lory kind smiles soothed her heart. It was no wonder people said a good friend was more precious than a gem. She lost a lover but gained a good friend. It wasn't a bad trade.
"Xin Yi, listen to . I…" Han Yuan was still reluctant to let go of his last string of hope.
"I gave you so many chances before but you never appreciated them. From now on there's nothing between us," Yang Xin Yi said firmly. She smiled kindly at Lory and left Han Yuan on the floor looking lifeless.
Lory watched Yang Xin Yi and her entourage leave as Girsha watched Lory from a tree branch close by. His little girl had always had ways with words since childhood. It didn't matter how hard or cold one's heart was as her words would find a way to slip through. It was the way she touched the cold man's heart…like she touched his.
Zhao Li Xin and Lory were heading to their rooms when a middle-aged man blocked his path. Zhao Li Xin's face darkened. He would have kicked the man aside if it wasn't for Lory being next to him. Mong Yi was also bewildered. Who was the crazy man? Was trying to commit suicide? He should have thought of jumping off a cliff if that was his intention as it was hard for his lord to maintain a good mood.
"Lord Long Ming, I'm Hua Hong from the Purple Bird Sect. It's an honor to et you, Milord," The middle-aged man's face reminded Lory of the fat tanuki cartoon she used to watch. The fat tanuki was a sneaky and greedy creature with small eyes, chubby hands, and a big belly. What she hated the most about the creature was its creepy smile. The middle-aged man resembled that cartoon character. Lory unconsciously looked at him with dislike.
"What do you want?" Zhao Li Xin was more annoyed was he saw Lory's look.
Hua Hong creepy smile annoyed Lory more, 'Go away, you creepy Tanuki!'
"Lord Long Ming, may I invite you to my ho for dinner? My daughter here has admired you for a very long ti," A woman with a voluptuous figure and seductive smile approached them when Hua Hong said that. She smiled seductively at Zhao Li Xin. Most of the n in the restaurant were srized by the sexy lady.
"I don't have ti," Zhao Li Xin walked past Hua Hong as he held Lory's hand. However, the middle-aged man was stupid enough to grab Zhao Li Xin's sleeve. Zhao Li Xin was soone who liked to keep a distance between him and other humans. Hua Hong's action made him furious. He removed his hand from Hua Hong's grip and struck the stupid man's chest. Hua Hong was pushed so hard by the force that he fell through the wall. The sexy lady scread loudly when she saw her father flying body. The lady rushed to help her father who was lying unconsciously on the ground.
Another wall was destroyed and the innkeeper didn't dare complain. He was fortunate Yang Xin Ying gave him enough money to fix the first wall but the second one… The innkeeper lanted to himself. A man with a black uniform approached him and gave him a heavy pouch.
"This is from our lord for your troubles," The black-uniford man quickly disappeared after saying that.
The innkeeper's eyes bulged out of their sockets when he opened the pouch. The money was ten tis more than what Yang Xin Yin gave him. He could easily move to the capital and build a luxurious inn with the money he was given. He no longer minded if Zhao Li Xin destroyed the whole inn.
"Who else wants to invite ?" Zhao Li Xin questioned the people around him sternly.
"No, Milord. Enjoy your rest," Those who had ulterior motive threw their thoughts out of the window. Long Ming was exactly like the rumor. He was violent and cruel. No one would dare take advantage of him. He didn't even blink when the beautiful lady was in front of him.
Zhao Li Xin was unperturbed. He didn't look proud or conceited when everyone yielded to him. His black eyes remained cold and empty, nothing reflected in those beautiful eyes. Everyone unconsciously looked down as they could feel their body becoming numb at his gaze. They even wondered if Long Ming was human.
"Co on!" Lory gently pulled his hand.
Her soft voice cald him down. His severe deanor gradually subsided and he smiled tenderly at Lory.
"Hm," Zhao Li Xin nodded slightly and they headed upstairs. Everyone exhaled loudly when Zhao Li Xin's figure disappeared behind the door. So slumped in their chairs because their legs couldn't hold their bodies anymore while others couldn't stop shivering.
Mong Yi watched them with a scowl, 'What a bunch of sissies? You beca like this after only one minute of the lord's pressure. Try serving him for a decade and tell how it feels...'
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