Chapter 147

The narrowed eyes were filled with a dangerous aura. The middle-aged man’s face showed intense anger, in stark contrast to the woman before him, who was still smiling fearlessly. The area around the middle-aged man was originally a place where few dared to live or even pass by. Upon hearing his roar, people scattered as if fleeing for their lives.

This showed the extent of the strength the middle-aged man possessed. For him to live here without being disturbed meant his hands were stained with much blood.

"Hmph! If you two, husband and wife, don’t want to die, I’ll give you the chance to get out of my sight right now!" Not wanting to draw attention, he avoided causing trouble with officials or outsiders, unless they came to provoke him first. The middle-aged man, full of resentment, did not want the people in the capital to know he was still here.

As for the woman before him, despite her sharp tongue, her eyes showed that she was an intelligent person, and her skin was fair, not like someone who did hard labor. So, it was possible she was a concubine of some official out for a stroll with her lover. If he dealt with her, in the end, the incident he caused would surely make a commotion, and his identity could easily be exposed.

"Why aren’t you leaving? Aren’t you afraid of dying?! I was lenient because of this young man who has a good build, but your arrogance is clear. Very well! If you still want to challenge my anger, then prepare to meet your end!"

"Do you really dare to strike?" Yueqian didn’t flinch from the hand about to hit her. Instead, she gave the man a mocking smile. Seeing her bold demeanor, the enraged man hesitated for a moment.

He looked at the other party’s smooth face, and the cunning smile made him reconsider her words. Certainly, Yueqian’s statement provoked the middle-aged man deeply, but the reason why it almost drove someone crazy was because it was the words that came from someone who seemed to know everything.

"Who are you?" the tall man growled, glaring at Yueqian as if he wanted to tear the young woman apart. Although Mu Heng stood in the way, he knew he wouldn’t be able to protect both himself and Yueqian if the other party decided to attack.

This was the fearsome presence of a skilled soldier who had killed countless times!

However, at this moment, Mu Heng began to relax slightly after hearing the middle-aged man’s question. He didn’t know what his beloved was planning, but she came from the capital and was a young miss of the Qin family. No! It must be said that she was from the Art Gallery, so she might know something about this middle-aged man.

"Allow me to introduce myself formally, General," Yueqian smiled. Observing the man’s eyes, which showed confusion and then anger, Yueqian immediately knew that she had the other party trapped.

"I’m Yueqian, from the Qin family. You might know that “Qin Yueqian” was the former fiancée of Young General from the Eastern General’s Manor," Yueqian introduced herself.

The middle-aged man’s brows immediately furrowed, and his expression turned serious as he scrutinized Yueqian again, seemingly in disbelief.

"So, the villainess Qin who caused them so much trouble is you," it was as if recognizing an ally who had been working behind the scenes. Even though they had never met, it was clear from the moment they faced each other that their goals were almost identical.

"Yes, I am pleased to hear that you know of me," Yueqian teased, making the middle-aged man snort in response.

"So, are you trying to provoke me? Do you want to use me to deal with your former fiancé?" Since they were enemies, he had thoroughly investigated everything about Young General.

Moreover, the issue regarding the general’s fiancée was no secret. On the contrary... it was a topic of gossip even among commoners. However, someone with his experience was no fool.

The identity of noble families, was it something anyone could casually discuss? Without permission, a foul-mouthed commoner speaking out could result in death without consequence. So why was the story of the wicked fiancée so widely known? From the start, he knew there had to be more to it.

Nevertheless, he avoided getting involved in such a troublesome matter. While he enjoyed hearing bad news about the other side, it was not the time for him to be satisfied. He wanted to deal with them himself and see them begging for their lives with his own eyes!

These troublesome and chaotic stories were just amusing distractions that made him feel better, seeing that their lives weren’t so smooth. That was all!

"That’s not it. I know you have your own plans. However, since our goals align, would you lend a hand to help me and my husband?" Yueqian, seeing the other party asked directly, replied frankly.

"Lend you a hand?"

"Yes, just a little assistance would suffice."

"And what are you planning? Haven’t you and they cut ties? Although the generals still declare you as the betrothed, you’ve already married and bowed to heaven and earth. How could they still be involved? Now, if you get entangled again, it might cause more problems," the experienced man advised.

However, Yueqian laughed at what she heard.

"Haha, I can’t believe you, who are enemies with them, don’t understand their true nature," Yueqian shook her head, looking at the middle-aged man with disappointment.

This made his face feel like it had been slapped, burning almost to the point of combustion. He had set himself up as their mortal enemy, putting in tremendous effort to follow and know everything about them so that he could one day avenge his family.

Yet today, he was made to feel like a fool. What was she talking about that he didn’t know?!

"Do you really think that the people from Young General’s family are the kind who wouldn’t interfere with a woman who already has a husband?"

"................"

"Especially a woman who has humiliated them multiple times," Yueqian laughed again. How could she not understand that the male protagonist of the novel, who had a vengeful personality and planned everything to get revenge, wanted something from her?

He might feel defeated that she so easily developed feelings for another man within a few months. He might want to see her as a dog who always chases the same owner, waiting for him even after being abandoned. And because she was an unruly dog, he wanted to tame her, to bring her back to be obedient to him again.

Yueqian knew that every word Young General said made things difficult for her, and he certainly knew this too. He did it to make her unable to go anywhere.

What kind of power did Young General wield?

His power was such that he could even form a bandit group that could obtain royal decrees. The power of someone superior was truly absolute.

If she stayed here as an ordinary villager, anything could happen at any moment. Her husband might be killed, and she would be pressured to kneel before him, crying and begging to chase after him like a foolish dog. That was all there was to it.

However, it was her husband who had already planned all this. Now, Yueqian didn’t need to worry about finding a way out every day. As long as she and her husband could live under the authority of the Bai Kingdom, the generals of the Du Kingdom wouldn’t have that much influence there. That would truly mark the beginning of their freedom.

"You... so what plan do you have?" The middle-aged man considered her words.

Part of Part of it was because of his prejudice against the general’s family, making it easier for him to follow Yueqian’s logic. Certainly, he could see the problems the woman in front of him faced.

His sense of justice urged him to listen to the other party’s request, even though another part of him did not want to interfere, fearing it might jeopardize his own plans.

Yueqian seemed to understand what the other party was thinking. She knew this character’s nature well, including the Chapters that he fiercely battled with Young General, one of the significant confrontations of the protagonist. Many fans of the novel sympathized with this villain, and some even commented with respect for the other party as a former general seeking revenge for his family.

For the deceased family, this middle-aged man represented the vengeance of his family.

This man, having witnessed his own battles, was quite ruthless by nature. His life had a singular goal. If no one interfered with his aim, he wouldn’t want to get involved in matters that might disrupt it.

Therefore, Yueqian needed to speak about the cooperation she was seeking.

"I’ll be honest with you because you share the same enemy as we do. In the past, my husband helped someone of high rank in the Bai Kingdom. In return, they promised him a position as a mayor of the Bai Kingdom. Naturally, that option is the best for us. But you must know how the people of the capital talk about my husband. To avoid opposition when the Bai Kingdom appoints him, I need to build his reputation first so that he will be accepted as a mayor."

"Haha, what nonsense are you talking about? A mayor in the Bai Kingdom? How could they accept someone from the Du Kingdom? Those promises are just to lure you into a trap to have you killed or to use you," the middle-aged man laughed loudly after hearing Yueqian’s story. It was as if he had found the funniest joke he hadn’t heard in decades.

As a former general who had fought against the Bai Kingdom, he harbored a deep hatred for them. Besides, he was proud of his homeland and had never thought of leaving the Du Kingdom. If he had to die, he would die in his own kingdom!

"We don’t know what the Bai Kingdom will be like either. It could be worse than here. But... right now, we know that here is already terrible. If we don’t take a chance, we won’t have the opportunity to find something better. At the very least, if we trust, the first possibility is that we’re deceived liken you said, and in the end, my husband and I will die together."

"Or the second possibility, we win this gamble! My husband becomes a mayor in the Bai Kingdom, escaping the evil schemes of these wretches," Yueqian held up two fingers as a symbol of understanding. Her demeanor seemed almost like a playful child, making it hard to believe she could think of something as men do.

Seeing this, the former general felt a slight respect for her. With his original personality, he originally believed that women were weak and foolish in matters of battle and strategy, which only men could be strategists. All of this was because of their weak thinking. Their cowardice made them not dare to think or make big decisions. Women...for him, he saw them as delicate ornaments, good for maintaining relationships and better suited for simple tasks.

But witnessing the behavior of the woman before him, she seemed to know quite a bit. If it had been his wife who had died under the blade, she would have cried for three years if he had suggested moving to the Du Kingdom.

Young General’s eyes gleamed slightly. Initially, he was impressed by Mu Heng’s physique, seeing him as a strong and capable man. If he were still a general, he would have recruited Mu Heng as one of his trusted soldiers. With a bit more training, he could become quite skilled; his keen eyes and senses were well-suited for combat.

However, now he was more impressed by the thoughtful and daring nature of the woman before him.This couple, in every way, seemed well-matched!