Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 256 - 254

"Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter."

Shangguan Xuanyi returns to the palace and drops these words as he proceeds into the study room, closing the door behind him.

Shangguan Xuanyi takes out an envelope and begins reading the letter inside.

Brother Shangguan, this is a spatial ring. It was a supernatural artifact given to me by my master. If you touch the yellow diamond on it and chant "see" in your mind, you’ll be able to see what’s inside the space. Hurry and take a look at the surprise I prepared for you.

You can use intention to take items out from the space, and any objects outside, once touched by your hand, can be put into the space by controlling it with your intention.

After reading the letter, Shangguan Xuanyi is shocked beyond words. A spatial ring!

It is rumored that Master Yunfa has one, a relic passed down from ancient times. It’s a magical item with space the size of a bed inside for storage.

Who on earth is her master, to have a spatial ring on hand.

Master Yunfa is an enlightened monk who can change destiny and possesses incredible martial arts skills. There’s not a soul in the world that dares to offend him lightly.

Hence, even though everyone knows he possesses a spatial ring, no one dares to rob him of it.

However, it’s different for that girl. If people find out she possesses such a heaven-defying treasure, I fear she’ll be pursued to the ends of the earth.

Shangguan Xuanyi is left with a splitting headache! She manages to give him a fright even at the last moment before his departure! He’s afraid he won’t be able to sleep well in the coming days without her by his side.

It seems that arranging hidden guards for her protection is an absolute necessity.

Should he leave An Yi and An Er, the two top martial artists among his hidden guards, by her side?

No, two won’t be enough. She is reckless and dares to do anything.

Shangguan Xuanyi carefully stores the letter, then steps outside. As for what kind of space the ring that Xiao’er gave him has and what kind of surprise is inside, he has no mood to look at it now.

With this sudden turn of events, he needs to arrange for more people to protect that girl, both openly and covertly.

Night has fallen.

Shangguan Xuanyi leaps into Xiao’er’s courtyard. Upon Bai Tian’s reminder, Xiao’er quickly emerges from her space, lies in bed, covers herself with a quilt and closes her eyes.

When Shangguan Xuanyi enters through the window, Xiao’er sits up, lifts the canopy, and pretends to let out a sigh of relief when she sees him.

"Brother Shangguan, did you want to scare me to death?"

Shangguan Xuanyi is somewhat satisfied with Xiao’er’s alertness; not even Di Shaowei could have discovered his entrance.

"Does anyone else know about the spatial ring?"

"My father knows."

"From now on, no one else can be told about it. The innocent becomes guilty when harboring a valuable treasure; be careful not to court a calamity." Shangguan Xuanyi begins seriously.

"I understand. Did you come over for this matter?"

"Yes." Shangguan Xuanyi nods.

Without reminding her first, he wouldn’t feel at ease. This girl casually gave him the spatial ring; he doesn’t know whether he should be happy about her trust in him or angry about her lack of self-protection.

"Are you satisfied with what I prepared for you, Brother Shangguan?"

"I’m satisfied." Even though he hasn’t looked yet, he’d be satisfied with anything she prepares for him.

His reaction is off! Isn’t it a bit too calm? Xiao’er glances at Shangguan Xuanyi.

"Did Brother Shangguan not have time to look at what’s inside the space?"

"Yes, I didn’t have time. I have arranged for Zhao Yong to be your coachman, and two martially skilled maids to serve you. They will come tomorrow; when you go out, bring them along. I’ve also arranged for four hidden guards to protect you. Don’t refuse, only then will I be able to set off with ease." Shangguan Xuanyi hardly ever talks this much.

Xiao’er was about to refuse, but she deflates upon hearing his words.

"When you return, those people have to leave."

"That’ll depend on your performance." If she continues to be fearless of death, not only will he not withdraw these people, he will also send more to protect her.

"Rest assured, I have plenty of ways to protect myself!" After all, she’s not lacking in self-preservation abilities.

Hearing her words, Shangguan Xuanyi felt even more uneasy, his headache returning.

"Brother Shangguan, quickly take a look at the things inside the space." Seeing his expression, Xiao’er worried that he wouldn’t be able to bear it and would arrange for even more people to come. She hastily changed the subject.

Shangguan Xuanyi looks at her, not exposing her ruse. Following her instructions, he uses his intention to see the items inside the space.

Can this space really hold so many things? This is a lot bigger than what was described of Master Yunfa’s!

Looking at the items inside the space, even Shangguan Xuanyi, a man who could maintain his composure in the face of devastating events, couldn’t help but change his face.

This shows just how exaggerated the items prepared by Xiao’er are.

Xiao’er gifted all the two hundred thousand jin of rice and one hundred thousand jin of refined flour that she had stored in her space to Shangguan Xuanyi.

She also parcels out portions from the frozen meats in her space.

Two hundred of each chicken, goose, duck, and rabbit, and one hundred of each pig, cow, sheep, donkey, and roe deer, all already butchered and cleaned.

Fresh vegetables and fruits are stored in more than a hundred baskets.

There are also fifty large tanks filled with water.

Large quantities of various medicinal herbs and medicinal pills.

Dried meat, dry fruit, biscuits, pastries, and other snacks are also available.

In addition to a set of tableware, a set of kitchen tools and knives, there’s even a stove and firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea.

Clothes, quilts, socks...

Apart from these, there are even several pots of hot rice and large dishes of still-steaming meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, and soups.

Is she afraid that he will starve? He can eat whenever and wherever he wants!

She also stores a basket of items labeled ’bombs’, but he doesn’t know what they are for.

Shangguan Xuanyi doesn’t know what to say. With all these items, he could open a supermarket.

There’s no way to describe his shock at this moment! There’s also no way to describe how touched he is!

Shangguan Xuanyi tightly embraces Xiao’er and doesn’t let go for a long time.

"Time inside the space is static, which means that whatever state the items are in when they’re put inside. They will always maintain that state within the space. So, you don’t have to worry about the food spoiling."

When Xiao’er was preparing the items, a hunch told her that the more she prepared, the better. Otherwise, she would regret it later.

This intuition made her anxious and thus made her preparations even more meticulous.

...

The next day, the big army set off.

Many citizens gathered outside the city gates. Naturally, Xiao’er is also present.

"Girl, remember to take care of our shop!" Di Shaowei waves goodbye to Xiao’er.

Xiao’er nods: "Did you take the things I gave you?"

Di Shaowei pats his chest and nods. He wouldn’t forget to take these life-saving items!

"If you run out of snacks, ask Brother Shangguan for some, he has lots."

"Rest assured, I definitely will!" Di Shaowei cheerfully exclaims.

"Take care, Brother Shangguan." Xiao’er says to Shangguan Xuanyi.

They’ve already said their farewells, and Xiao’er only has this phrase for him.

Shangguan Xuanyi nods "Go back, it’s windy here. We’re leaving now."

Xiao’er nods in response.

Shen Chengyao, and Jingrui’s three brothers also bid farewell to the two of them.

Shangguan Xuanyi and Di Shaowei nod, then mount their horses and return to the front of the team.

Only when the team had moved far away did the family mount a carriage and head home.