[Fantasy] The Rogue Landlord (Complete) - Chapter 28

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In the first chapter of episode eight

, the journey south begins.

The Crown Prince's residence is unusually bustling at dawn. The main gate is crowded with people, and servants are busy at work. More than twenty carriages are lined up, with servants carrying boxes of belongings, as if they are moving house.

Curious onlookers inquire and learn that the Crown Prince is going to offer sacrifices to Heaven and Earth, bowing at every temple and paying respects to every Buddha statue along the way! He is praying for blessings for his wedding and the dragon vein, hence the grand scene.

Of course, the heavily guarded gates prevent ordinary people from watching. As the magnificent carriages make their way down the street, accompanied by over a thousand imperial guards, passersby marvel. The long procession leaves the capital amidst the kneeling farewells of the people on both sides!

Meanwhile, outside a secluded back gate of the Crown Prince's residence, four very ordinary carriages stealthily slip away! As soon as the carriage turned the corner, some people disguised as peddlers and laborers followed furtively. Some left secret signals as if by accident, while others had already caught up with the carriage, posing as commoners traveling to the capital to trade.

Xu Ping's decision to head south was not a spur-of-the-moment impulse. The first reason was that the refugees, hearing that there was food in the capital, were gathering in ever-growing numbers. The 50,000 taels of relief funds allocated by his father seemed to have no effect whatsoever, disappearing without a trace. In addition, the wealthy merchants and officials who had initially started distributing porridge were becoming impatient with the increasing number of refugees, making it increasingly difficult to appease them. The

porridge distribution areas that once filled the open spaces outside the capital were dwindling. At first, some people set up these areas to curry favor with the Crown Prince, but faced with an ever-growing number of mouths to feed, even the wealthiest could not withstand such a drain. Some had already closed up and given up, and now the situation outside the capital was becoming increasingly serious.

On the other hand, and also a key concern for Xu Ping, the Green Robe Sect was absolutely determined to rebel. However, according to information from the Demonic Sect, the Green Robe Sect's actions were extremely strange; they even seemed poised to leave Hebei and launch a large-scale southward offensive. This move caused suspicion and vigilance among the southern sects, creating a great uproar.

Xu Ping knew his bluffing had worked, but he couldn't help but praise Liu Qingyun's sharp wit. By sparing the Green Robe Sect girl's life, he had diverted their attention to the South China Sea, thus preventing the Green Robe Sect, this major scourge, from focusing on anything else, temporarily relieving his pressure.

Another important reason for Xu Ping's southward journey was his agreement with Chen Daozi. The Ghost Valley Tomb remained a constant worry for Xu Ping, and now that the time was almost up, although the Green Robe Sect was making a large-scale southward advance, their leader, Song Yuanshan, remained in Hebei. A quick calculation revealed his intentions: although he was distracted by the search for the Dragon Vein, he still placed great importance on the Ghost Valley Tomb.

Xu Ping sat in the middle of the courtyard, holding Zhao Ling affectionately and whispering intimate words in her ear, while instructing her on matters to be taken after leaving the capital. Zhao Qian, though blushing, listened attentively to her beloved's trusting instructions.

Cheng Ningxue stood on the wall, watching the first batch of carriages leave the alley only to be followed immediately by others. Worried, she said, "Brother Ping, there really are a lot of spies around here. What are they planning to do?"

While she was filled with anxiety, Xu Ping held the adorable little Ling'er on his lap, kissing her and teasing her, making the already shy Zhao Qian even more bashful. Fortunately, they were all women around, otherwise, given her personality, she would have been mortified.

Cheng Ningxue had been showered with affection by Xu Ping last night, all his favors turning into forceful possessions. Being a virgin, she became reckless upon hearing her lover was leaving, and they had been making love for over two hours. When she woke up this morning, her lower body was swollen and red; without Xiao Mi's help, she couldn't even get out of bed.

"Brother Ping, I understand!" Zhao Ling replied obediently, her voice barely a whisper. The only flaw was that she remained blushing, clutching Xu Ping's hand, preventing his large, mischievous hand from slipping under her clothes and from caressing her sensitive areas in front of others.

The two appeared to be making love from a distance, but Xu Ping used the opportunity to take advantage of her to clarify everything. After all, among his women, although Zhao Ling usually handled ordinary affairs, she was the most capable of stabilizing the Crown Prince's residence after his departure, and there were some things Xu Ping had to entrust to her.

"I'm talking to you, why aren't you answering?"

Although Xu Ping had exhausted her body the night before, and coaxed her into licking his penis a few times, Cheng Ningxue, still a young girl, dared not be too intimate with him in public. A hint of bitterness lingered in her voice; after all, her lover, with whom she had just consummated their marriage, was now holding another girl. No woman would feel good about that.

"Hehe, it's nothing! You'll get used to it."

Xu Ping turned and smiled at her. Even after he had deflowered her, Cheng Ningxue hadn't changed her carefree and somewhat naive personality. Although it was impolite, her uninhibited behavior was quite endearing. She was completely different from before, possessing a newfound feminine charm. Her slightly angry yet coquettish demeanor made her even more beautiful.

"Xiaoxue!" Although Lin Ziyan was also somewhat displeased with Xu Ping's licentious behavior, her traditional values of obedience to her parents kicked in, and she immediately straightened her face, scolding her daughter, "Didn't I tell you not to speak to the Crown Prince like that?"

"Fine, I won't say it!" Cheng Ningxue muttered aggrievedly. Seeing that there were still people following the third batch of carriages as they left, she was even more shocked. Judging from this situation, was she being watched every time she went out? The thought terrified her.

Amid Zhao Ling's exclamation, Xu Ping, ignoring the people around, forcefully pressed her onto the table and lowered his head to savor her fair and delicate neck. Suddenly, he received a hard kick to the buttocks. This kick showed no mercy, making Xu Ping groan in pain!

"You little rascal! Can you shorten your heat cycle? There are other people here!"

The voice was delicate but tinged with dissatisfaction. Women who dared to kick Xu Ping like that could be counted on one hand. Needless to say, that kick was delivered by Ji Jingyue. The beautiful aunt was now filled with shame and anger, thinking that if she didn't stop him, this impolite nephew might really strip Zhao Ling naked in public and do *that* in the backyard.

Xu Ping rubbed his buttocks, saying irritably, "Damn it, don't you know your own strength?"

"I kicked her!" Ji Jingyue immediately widened her eyes, watching little Zhao Ling run to the side disheveled, giving her a grateful look, and immediately smiled triumphantly.

Xu Ping watched the pretty girl run off, annoyed. Looking at his aunt's smug expression and her ample bosom, he thought, "When I finally get my hands on you, I'll make you beg for mercy!" But business was more important. He walked to the wall, stood on tiptoe, and looked outside, asking Cheng Ningxue, "Which batch of cars is this?" Cheng Ningxue turned around, pouting and rolling her eyes at Xu Ping to vent her jealousy, then turned away, refusing to speak.

Xu Ping didn't care, but Lin Ziyan felt it was inappropriate. She stepped forward coldly and scolded, "Xiaoxue, don't you know what manners are? The Crown Prince is asking you a question!"

"The fourth batch!" Cheng Ningxue replied dismissively, even making a face at Xu Ping. Her girlish charm was undeniable in her impulsive behavior.

Lin Ziyan glanced cautiously at Xu Ping as she spoke; as a mother, her thoughts naturally differed from her daughter's. Although Xu Ping was very kind and approachable, and the atmosphere in the Crown Prince's residence was always friendly, it was, after all, the imperial family. Xu Ping's gentleness had made her daughter forget that this was a strictly class-based environment. Since her daughter had been favored by the emperor, her mother, as a mother herself, had begun to worry about her daughter's future. As a mother, she knew her daughter's personality best; if she continued to treat Xu Ping as just an ordinary lover, she would certainly not fare well in the future. Therefore, she had begun to plan how to curb her daughter's spoiled nature.

"Alright!" Xu Ping lightly patted his sleeves. Liu Ziyi couldn't come today because of something, but having three women to see her off was enough! He hugged the still somewhat dissatisfied Cheng Ningxue and beckoned to Zhao Ling.

Zhao Ling hesitated for a moment, but thinking that they would be separated for a while, and under Ji Jingyue's ambiguous gaze, she shyly nestled into Xu Ping's arms. Cheng Ningxue, no longer concerned with jealousy, glanced softly at Zhao Ling and silently buried her beautiful face in Xu Ping's chest.

Lin Ziyan and Ji Jingyue exchanged a glance. Although they both had ambiguous relationships with Xu Ping, as elders, they naturally couldn't stay and watch any longer. They gave the three of them a meaningful look, then turned and left the entire large mansion to the three who were filled with sorrow at parting.

Xu Ping embraced the two beauties on either side of him, his usual playful demeanor replaced by a gentle tenderness: "Xiaoxue, Ling'er. I might be gone for a month or two this time. You are the mistresses of the house, so you must spend quality time together while I'm gone, understand? I know you don't spend much time together usually, so this is a good opportunity for you to get to know each other better. You are both my precious children, so please don't do anything to worry me!"

Zhao Ling nodded obediently, looked at Cheng Ningxue, and said gently, "I won't. Xiaoxue is such a good girl; I'll listen to her if anything happens."

Cheng Ningxue blushed slightly. Although Xu Ping's voice was very gentle, they had already shared a bed. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed that her jealousy had been quite strong these past few days because of their intimate encounter. It seemed her lover was warning her. Thinking of this, Cheng Ningxue quickly whispered her assurance, "Brother Ping, don't worry, I'll be a good girl and listen to Sister Ling. I won't do anything reckless or run away!"

"That's a good girl!" Xu Ping smiled with satisfaction, whispered a few more words to them, and then reluctantly kissed the two little beauties. Under their gentle and charming instructions, he boarded the seventh carriage and left the Crown Prince's residence.

It has to be said that Ji Long is keeping a closer eye on Xu Ping! The smokescreen didn't seem to have much effect. Even though it was the seventh carriage, quite a few people still followed as soon as they turned out of the alley. Xu Ping frowned slightly. Being followed like this wasn't a solution! Judging from the situation, even if there were seven or eight more groups of people behind, they would still catch up!

Last night, he had secretly sent Zhang Hu with Xiaomi and Qiao'er towards Hebei. Although he said he would catch up soon, if his whereabouts were under someone else's control, he probably wouldn't be able to accomplish anything and would only get into trouble. It was truly a headache!

The carriage slowly left the capital. The merchants who had been following them had transformed into a group of people disguised as a caravan, taking a side road and following at a leisurely pace. Xu Ping secretly instructed the driver to bypass the main road and take a rugged mountain path!

The caravan members had left marks along the way. Upon seeing their target enter the forest, they hesitated for a moment, but immediately followed!

Although the mountains south of the capital weren't continuous, they were still densely forested and very difficult to traverse. Although the tree bark and other vegetation had been eaten away by the refugees, the dense forests provided a good place for hide-and-seek! Occasionally, refugees resting in the mountains would see such a large group, and even the horses would be considered food, inevitably harboring malicious intentions. However, they were intimidated by the gleaming swords on the caravan members' hands and dared not act recklessly.

Xu Ping walked at a leisurely pace, as did the people behind him. It seemed they had received no other orders than to follow them; even in sparsely populated areas, they showed no intention of attacking!

They had no such intention, but Xu Ping was growing impatient! Looking around, Xu Ping saw no one else was around. It was time to deal with these lackeys. He glanced at the seemingly clueless coachman, a cold glint in his eyes, and delivered a soft punch to the back of his head, the hidden force enough to crack his skull.

With a muffled groan, the coachman silently slumped to the side. The carriage continued its slow advance, but with the bumpy mountain road, his body slumped limply to the side of the road.

"What happened?" The leading镖师 (bodyguard/escort) was shocked and immediately spurred his horse forward to investigate. Before he could even get close, a flash of cold light shot out from the carriage. Before he could react, he groaned and fell from his horse.

"Boss..." The others panicked. They rushed forward and saw that he was dead. A chopstick had pierced his brow, only a small part protruding.

"Ah..."

At that moment, beams of dark light shot out from the gaps in the carriage, piercing the wooden screen and heading straight for them. Half of the twenty-odd men were killed or wounded in this surprise attack. Just as they drew their swords, Xu Ping leaped from the carriage and charged towards them with a grim face.

What strength could a few minor characters responsible for tracking possibly have? The leading镖师 (bodyguard/escort) was barely a third-rate expert, and the others were just small fry.

Xu Ping slaughtered them like chickens, encountering little resistance, killing them one by one! He clapped his hands, looked at the corpses on the ground with satisfaction, mounted his favorite horse, and galloped south to catch up with Zhang Hu, who had been traveling for half the night.

At the same time, the other groups of carriages that had already left the city began to clear out these trackers. In a quiet valley, the sounds of battle were deafening. The thirty-odd trackers behind had been ambushed and were already powerless to resist. In the carriage ahead, Lou Jiu closed his eyes, calculating the timing of the others' attacks, coldly watching the increasing amount of blood on the ground!

On another road, Chen Qi stood imposingly with a sword in hand, his body covered in blood, standing in the woods. Besides him, all those standing were soldiers from the Third Division of the Fierce Tiger Camp, their eyes bloodshot with rage. Blood flowed like a river on the ground, leaving only corpses everywhere!

On the other dozen or so roads, Qiao'er's men, Lou Jiu's other subordinates, the guards of the Crown Prince's residence, and Uncle Liu's disciples also joined the attack, wiping out all the spies lying in ambush near the Crown Prince's residence.

A fire burned the carriages and corpses to ashes, as if nothing had happened! More than four hundred spies were lured to a secret location and killed, with almost none surviving thanks to precise timing. Ji Long in the capital immediately lost track of Xu Ping's whereabouts, and his trusted confidant responsible for monitoring the Crown Prince's residence was executed in a fit of rage.

The only survivors were the few who had been with the prayer team, but they soon discovered, to their dismay, that there was no one from the Crown Prince's residence in the team. Fearing failure and death, they hastily fled halfway through the journey.

Honestly, aside from the streets of the capital, Xu Ping was completely directionally challenged. After all, China was so vast, and in those days, there was little to guide the way except for the official roads. Add to that the vastness of the land and the sparse population, making travel on horseback difficult enough, and now having to traverse those narrow

, winding paths, and to avoid revealing his whereabouts, he really had no other way to speed things up. He rode day and night at breakneck speed, and after most of the day, Xu Ping figured he shouldn't be caught anymore, so he confidently returned to the official road, asking for directions along the way towards the agreed-upon location. Unfortunately, by this time, his horse was exhausted, and Xu Ping's backside was aching from the jolting, so he slowed down.

Nearing the afternoon, he finally reached the border of Hebei. Xu Ping was completely worn out, like a dead dog. Ancient horses were truly unbearable to ride; such a bumpy ride was almost unbearable. Rubbing his aching back, Xu Ping secretly vowed: "I'll only do this once! Next time some bastard makes me ride like this, I'll slice off his buttocks first!"

The meeting place with Zhang Hu and the others was in a small county town in Xijiang. By the time Xu Ping arrived, it was already night. Xu Ping looked utterly disheveled, covered in dirt and looking like a deserter. He frantically inquired after entering the town and finally arrived at the agreed-upon inn.

However, to his dismay, Xu Ping seemed to have overestimated the speed of the carriage; they still hadn't arrived! Xu Ping was listless and depressed. He tossed some silver to Xiao Yi to fetch a tub of hot water, took a good bath, and then, without even eating, collapsed onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, Xu Ping had no interest in exploring the small county town. He sat obediently in the inn, listening to Xiao Yi's boasting while sipping somewhat bitter tea, waiting for Qiao'er and the others to arrive.

"Oh, Master, you arrived so quickly!"

At midday, when the sun was at its strongest, a dusty carriage finally pulled up at the gate. But instead of Zhang Hu, the driver was a somewhat disheveled Qiao'er. Strangely, she was dressed as a servant girl in blue, yet her lovely and delicate features still drew admiring glances. Those with homosexual inclinations swallowed hard, mistaking her for a handsome young boy.

The curtain opened, and the slightly haggard Xiao Mi gracefully stepped down. Despite her simple attire, her beauty, a fitting title for a palace maid and the favor of Xu Ping, naturally attracted the astonished gazes of passersby, who were all dumbfounded.

Qiao'er grumbled in dissatisfaction as she tossed the reins to Xiao Yi and led in Xiaomi, who was clearly uncomfortable from the rush. She sat down casually and immediately began complaining, "Master, what did you send that deadbeat Zhang Hu to do? He ran off after leaving me with the carriage! He's so disloyal!"

Xu Ping glared at her first, then gently asked Xiaomi, who was still standing beside him looking tired, "Are you tired?"

"I'm not tired!" Xiaomi obediently shook her head, placed her luggage on the stool, habitually poured Xu Ping a full cup of tea, and then stood behind him to massage his shoulders.

Xu Ping clearly felt the hateful gazes from the men around him. Xiaomi's beauty was renowned throughout the land, and now she was serving him in front of everyone, exhausted yet extremely docile. It was no wonder these men were jealous of such a considerate, charming, and beautiful woman.

Xu Ping was extremely pleased, but also said with concern, "Alright, hot water has been prepared in the room. Go take a shower and rest first. It must have been hard on you to rush like this."

"Xiao Mi isn't tired!" Xiao Mi shook her head and asked with concern, "Master, have you eaten? Is the food here to your liking?"

"Hehe, there's no need to be so particular when traveling!" Xu Ping smiled gently, took her small hand, and said with concern, "You should listen to me and go take a shower first. We still have a long way to go. Rest as much as

you can!" "Don't be so fussy!" Qiao'er pouted unhappily, picked up her luggage and stood up, saying, "If you don't shower, I'll go first. I'm covered in sweat from rushing like this, it's really uncomfortable!"

Xu Ping was used to her mischievousness, chuckled, and deliberately slapped Xiao Mi's bottom with his big hand in front of the group of men who were about to spit fire, saying with a lewd smile, "You should go shower too. I'll only like it when you're clean, you know?"

"Mmm!" Xiaomi blushed, glancing shyly at Xu Ping before obediently following Qiao'er up the stairs. Xu Ping hummed a little tune and continued drinking tea. If it weren't for his luxurious clothes, any other man would probably have had enough reason to beat him up just for the slap he'd given Xiaomi on the bottom.

Since Xu Ping only had a tub of hot water in the room, Qiao'er couldn't wait to strip naked as soon as she closed the door, cheering as she soaked in the tub, exclaiming how comfortable it felt. Xiaomi waited obediently beside her, but Qiao'er wasn't about to let her off the hook. The two beauties played around for a while, and Xiaomi's clothes got wet. Half-heartedly, Qiao'er pulled her into the tub to wash with her.

Unfortunately, Xu Ping couldn't see this sensual scene of beauties emerging from the bath. If he had, today would probably be the day they conceived.

After the two had bathed for a while and emerged smelling fragrant, Xu Ping was nowhere to be seen. Accustomed to serving her master and to the somewhat strict royal life, Xiaomi couldn't stand the fiery gazes of the diners. The waiter said that Xu Ping had told them to stay put when he left, so Xiao Mi immediately dragged Qiao'er back to their room as if fleeing, and had the waiter bring the food inside.

At a small street stall, Xu Ping ate tofu pudding, his head bowed. Strangely, this spot was eerily quiet amidst the bustling street—a quietness that was almost frightening! Upon closer inspection, dozens of fierce-looking men surrounded both sides of the street. Seeing this, ordinary people naturally dared not approach.

Looking at the trembling stall owner, Xu Ping tossed him a silver ingot and said to the people beside him with displeasure, "Who told you to make such a big fuss? Isn't this disturbing the peace? Anyone who doesn't know better will think I'm abducting a woman here!"

"Master!" Zhang Hu looked embarrassed, unsure what to do. Xu Ping glared at him and subtly gave him a wink.

Knowing his master wanted to discuss serious matters, Zhang Hu quickly got up and led the stall owner away, leaving only Zhao Meng and Liu Hong, the Hebei garrison leader, behind. Zhao Meng smiled awkwardly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I didn't know you were coming suddenly. To protect your safety, I got nervous and brought the brothers along."

Xu Ping glared at him, but since he was his brother-in-law, he didn't say anything more. He wiped his mouth and asked, "Liu Hong, how's the troop expansion going?"

Liu Hong respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Reporting to my master, since receiving your secret letter and funds last time, I have already begun recruiting soldiers. Coupled with the fact that Hebei is currently experiencing a famine, I have quickly gathered more than five thousand men! They are all strong and healthy men. Everything is proceeding in secrecy, and the troops are being trained in various locations, just waiting for your order to assemble."

"How's the secrecy?" Xu Ping nodded in satisfaction.

"The expansion of the army is unknown even to the soldiers!" Liu Hong's face hardened, and he said confidently, "This matter is unknown even to my own wife. If even a whisper of it leaks out, I am willing to offer the heads of my entire family of thirty-one people as atonement!"

"Good!" Xu Ping waved his hand, thought for a moment, and instructed, "Five thousand men may be a little too few, but I want elite troops, not those useless ones. Intensify training. A batch of new weapons will be delivered to you in the near future. Half a month later, have your men quietly head to Tongzhou!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Liu Hong didn't ask any questions. He knew from this situation that there was no need to ask the Ministry of War or any other such nonsense!

He gestured for Zhao Meng to step down, and Xu Ping warmly pulled Zhao Meng's hand to sit down. He first chatted with him about Zhao Ling's recent situation, and then solemnly promised that when he went back to get married this time, he would definitely give Zhao Ling a proper status so that she could rightfully follow him and put her father-in-law and mother-in-law at ease in the afterlife. This moved the burly man in front of him to tears.

After Zhao Meng had finished crying, Xu Ping ordered everyone to leave and asked sternly, "How is the training of your men going?"

Zhao Meng quickly wiped away his tears of gratitude and said solemnly, "They're ready for the battlefield. Some of them hide under the guise of working at the distillery, but we haven't dared to slack off and have been training them diligently. Now, the weapons of over 20,000 men are fully equipped. As long as you give the order, I guarantee they will be an absolutely formidable force!"

"Hmm!" Xu Ping nodded and instructed, "Keep things discreet. When Liu Hong goes north, just follow behind. Don't let him know how many men you have. Also, don't tell Zhao Ling about these things, understand?"

"Understood." Zhao Meng nodded solemnly, naturally not asking why he shouldn't tell his sister. The two teams in Hebei were secretly built by Xu Ping with a large investment. Xu Ping absolutely trusted Zhao Meng's character, and Liu Hong had investigated his background for half a month before deciding to recruit him. Almost all the money from the distillery went into Zhao Ling's hands, with Xu Ping adding a little more, and was secretly sent back to Zhao Meng in Hebei, enough to support more than 20,000 men.

As for Liu Hong, Xu Ping wasn't entirely at ease. Besides the 5,000 troops he'd given for expansion, he'd also planted many spies. For now, things were relatively stable, and Liu Hong hadn't made any unusual moves.

Xu Ping was no longer solely focused on matters in the capital; after all, any move there would be known to nine out of ten people. His focus was now more on secretly operating outside the capital, and he was keeping many things from others, even his Uncle Liu and the woman in his bed. Although it was a bit troublesome, it was the most reassuring way. After

carefully explaining some other matters and bidding farewell to Zhao Meng, Xu Ping returned to the inn at dusk. The two girls had already rested; the continuous travel had left them exhausted, and they were still fast asleep. Zhang Hu, though also tired, remained faithfully guarding Xu Ping's side.

"Zhang Hu!"

In the small guest room, Xu Ping ate his meal in small bites, saying meaningfully, "You've been with me for a while now, haven't you? Time flies!"

"Yes, it's been almost a year since I started following you, Master," Zhang Hu nodded with a sigh.

"Hmm!" Xu Ping pondered silently for a moment, then suddenly looked up and said, "You must have sent quite a few secret letters to the palace this past year, at least a hundred or so, right?"

"Your subordinate..." Zhang Hu suddenly turned pale, kneeling down in fear!

Before he could speak, Xu Ping waved his hand to interrupt, "Don't be nervous. I know those secret letters were written to my father, the Emperor. They were simply to report my situation to him. I don't blame you. After all, I was still immature and sometimes acted impulsively. It's no wonder my father was worried."

"No!" Zhang Hu breathed a slight sigh of relief, but immediately became serious again, saying, "Master is not that kind of frivolous and ignorant youth. In the year I've accompanied the Emperor, Master's character and talent have long been no less than His Majesty's! In just one year, you have recruited a large number of talented people and prepared ample funds. Facing Ji Long's uprising and the border affairs, I sincerely admire Master's vision and methods. I have absolutely no intention of looking down on you."

"Sigh!" Xu Ping sighed deeply, looked at him solemnly, and said, "Besides you, there were quite a few imperial guards who followed along the way, weren't there? You've already sent a fast horse back to report that I settled in Xijiang, haven't you? The news should have reached the palace by now."

"Yes!" Zhang Hu nodded sheepishly. He had thought he had done everything perfectly, but he hadn't expected Xu Ping to see through everything.

"..." Xu Ping pondered for a while before speaking, "Starting tomorrow, you will continue to send messages to the palace, but I don't want these people following me anymore, and I don't want so many eyes watching every step I take!"

"But, Master..." Zhang Hu immediately panicked. This was the only bloodline of the royal family.

What would happen if these brothers didn't follow him? "Do as I say!" Xu Ping's face immediately darkened. It wasn't that he didn't trust Zhang Hu, nor did he resent his father knowing his whereabouts. It was just that with each letter being sent, who could guarantee that no information would leak into Ji Long's hands? And who could guarantee that all the guards secretly following him would be loyal? If he was alone outside, and Ji Long intended to cause trouble, what could these imperial guards possibly do?

"Your subordinate..." Zhang Hu hesitated for a long time, his face showing great pain. After a long pause, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Your subordinate is under imperial orders to protect the master's safety along the way. If the master is put in danger because of my dereliction of duty, then I will be a sinner for the Ming Dynasty for all time. Although the master treats me like a brother, I dare to disobey orders and cannot withdraw the accompanying troops."

Sigh, what a blockhead! Xu Ping smiled bitterly. Zhang Hu was good in every way, loyal and unwavering, and there was nothing to doubt about him. While this was a virtue, his excessive stubbornness was also a flaw. Indeed, in his eyes, his own safety was more important than anything else, but the more he thought this way, the less he could act freely. How could he have imagined the complexity of the current situation? However, in this era of strict class distinctions, it must have taken a lot of determination for him to say these words, so it was hard to blame him.

"Zhang Hu!" Xu Ping sighed deeply. Although he said this, it was impossible to be angry. On the contrary, he felt gratified to have such a subordinate.

"Your subordinate is here!" Zhang Hu responded, already kneeling on the ground.

Xu Ping didn't speak again, and the room fell into a deathly silence.

"Master!" Zhang Hu knelt for a while, and seeing that Xu Ping didn't speak, he mustered his courage, raised his head, and cautiously called out.

Xu Ping hesitated, but finally sighed: "Zhang Hu, I still can't bring myself to do it! Although I know that every imperial guard is a strongman who can fight tigers on mountains and capture dragons in the water, do you think you can catch me if I sneak away? If I force my way in, I'm sure you can't do anything to me!"

"Yes!" Zhang Hu nodded without hesitation. He didn't know what stage Xu Ping's strength had reached, but he had heard that it was already at the Earth Rank.

Xu Ping stood up, looking at him with a touch of melancholy. "Zhang Hu, although you're my subordinate, I've always considered you a brother. I trust you, but I can't trust anyone else. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood!" Even the dull-witted Zhang Hu understood Xu Ping's meaning. Although they were both guards, he couldn't guarantee the loyalty of everyone accompanying him. It was unlikely that Ji Long's men weren't among the many and insidious imperial guards.

Xu Ping pressed his advantage, saying, "Since you understand my meaning, you should also know what I'm worried about. As long as no one knows my whereabouts, my safety is guaranteed. But what if Ji Long finds out? Do you think those dozens of guards can stop his powerful men? In other words, if even I can't resist, what can those guards do?"

Zhang Hu hesitated, his face contorted with pain. Xu Ping didn't disturb him, waiting for his decision.

The room fell silent. This brief exchange had put the straightforward Zhang Hu in a difficult position. After much internal struggle, he had to admit that what Xu Ping said was indeed true.

Zhang Hu's pain stemmed from his loyalty to someone. His straightforward face contorted with agony, veins bulging. After a long while, as if utterly exhausted, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Master, what do you think Zhang Hu should do?

" Xu Ping, seeing that he had suddenly understood, immediately rushed forward to help him up, only to find that his expression had become incredibly haggard in such a short time. Touched, he quickly instructed, "Later, you will ride your horse and take your men towards the Central Plains. Go as far as you can, and return in a month. As for my father, write back to him saying that I was being mischievous and secretly ran away, and that you are chasing after me, understand?"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Zhang Hu nodded, hesitated slightly, and then said solemnly, "Master, it's not that Zhang Hu is ignorant, but your safety is tied to the stability of the Ming Dynasty. I must know your destination this time, otherwise, even if you take my head, I will certainly not obey."

"Shandong!" Xu Ping immediately blurted out.

"Understood, Your subordinate!" Zhang Hu said no more. This short decision was painful for him. He risked the crime of deceiving the emperor just to repay Xu Ping's kindness. The price was that if exposed, he might lose his life and fortune. Even if he concealed it, he would never regain the slightest trust from the high and mighty Zhu Yunwen!

Xu Ping breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to begin his arduous journey south. If he hadn't brought Zhang Hu along, his father would probably have sent men to stop him before he even left the capital. Bringing him along restricted his freedom of movement and might even reveal their whereabouts. He had no choice but to temporarily appease him.

Reaching the door, Xu Ping said nothing, only gently patting Zhang Hu's shoulder, his eyes conveying his gratitude.

"Master, promise me!" Zhang Hu bowed respectfully. "I do not desire wealth or high office, but only that you return safely!"

Xu Ping chuckled, a hint of tears welling in his eyes, but he suppressed them and continued with his nonchalant attitude, "I know, you're quite shrewd, aren't you? You just want me to pay for you next time you go to Zui Xiang Lou. Enough with the nonsense, get lost!"

Zhang Hu smiled knowingly, his expression both honest and deeply worried, but he still turned and left.

As night fell in the small county town, Zhang Hu drove his carriage out of the city gate, slowly heading towards the Central Plains. Soon, a well-trained troop followed. Their disciplined silence and menacing aura revealed their strength. The carriage traveled steadily along the official road to Henan, and the soldiers behind them remained cautious, not daring to make any unnecessary noise.

At this moment, Xu Ping woke the two women who were still resting, resisting the temptation of their languid appearance and disheveled clothes. He secretly boarded the carriage Zhao Meng had sent and quietly drove off towards Shandong.

Chapter Two: My Little Niece is Here!

After two days and one night of bumpy travel, the carriage was about to enter Liangshan territory. Xu Ping, sitting at the front of the carriage, looked rather disheveled, covered in dust, and his usual refined and handsome appearance was nowhere to be seen. His eyes were slightly dark, and he looked extremely tired.

The horses pulling the carriage were exhausted after such a long journey. Since it was a hastily arranged carriage, it wasn't well-designed, and even a small stone stuck in the wheels caused a jarring ride. So, they were all practically worn out from the journey!

"Master, I'm so tired! How much longer do we have to travel?" Qiao'er asked impatiently. The usually playful and adorable little girl now seemed quite listless. Qiao'er had driven for a day and a night yesterday, and Xu Ping had taken over for her out of concern, sitting at the front of the carriage and holding the reins himself.

Xu Ping looked up and saw that it was almost dark, but there wasn't a soul in sight. He said impatiently, "This is what it's like when you're traveling. You think it's as comfortable as home? It's getting dark, we need to find a place to rest quickly,

otherwise we won't be traveling tonight." Xiao Mi, already frail, was too exhausted to speak. Even sitting in the carriage, she leaned against the side, drowsy and lethargic, unable to muster any energy. Qiao'er looked at her worriedly, knowing her mistress was in a bad mood, but still cautiously said, "Mistress, Sister Xiao Mi seems very tired. We definitely need to find a place to rest tonight, otherwise I'm afraid she'll collapse from exhaustion."

Normally, Xiao Mi would have kindly said she wasn't tired, but now she was very drowsy, seemingly unable to hear what they were saying, her beautiful eyes always half-closed, making her look very pitiful.

Xu Ping thought about it and realized it was true. Even he, with his physique, couldn't withstand this kind of continuous travel day and night, let alone the two delicate young girls. Xiaomi was naturally frail, and it was already quite an achievement that she had dared to follow him all this way, so she agreed with Qiao'er's suggestion. However, with no village or inn in sight, it seemed impossible to find a place to stay, and it looked like they would have to camp out in the wild.

After walking for about half an hour, they finally saw a small lake in the valley. Night had fallen, and there was almost no sign of human habitation in the area! It seemed impossible to find someone to ask for lodging, and Xiaomi would have to make do with camping out in the wild.

Parking the car by the lake, Xu Ping gently pulled back the curtain and said in a soft voice, "Alright, let's rest here tonight!"

"Mmm!" This time, Xiao Mi seemed to hear him, responding weakly and then looking at Xu Ping apologetically, saying softly, "I'm sorry, Master, I'm a burden to you!"

"Silly girl!" Xu Ping climbed into the car, moved to her side, and hugged her soft body, gently comforting her, "Even a grown man couldn't handle this kind of rush, let alone you. We've already reached Liangshan territory, and we should be able to reach your home tomorrow. Just make do for tonight, and get a good rest tomorrow!"

"Mmm!" Xiao Mi nodded obediently. Although she felt very uncomfortable, she felt a surge of sweetness in her heart, and two lines of tears involuntarily flowed down her cheeks. She was already doing servant work, and she was grateful if she wasn't beaten or scolded. Now, she had met such a loving master, and she felt as happy as if she were dreaming.

"Silly girl, why are you crying!" Xu Ping wiped away the happy tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a smile, "Sit down and rest for a while. There's a small lake nearby; you can wash off the dust of your journey later."

"Okay!" Xiao Mi nodded obediently and said considerately, "Master, you should go wash up first. I see you're feeling quite unwell. I'll be fine by myself in a bit." "

Waiting for you!"

Xu Ping nodded, got out of the carriage. The journey had indeed been tiring. Although he appeared nonchalant on the surface, he was secretly calculating where Zhang Hu was. The reason he hadn't let Zhang Hu know about the two forces he had deployed when they arrived in Hebei wasn't because he didn't trust him, but because he didn't trust the imperial guards accompanying him. He hoped Zhang Hu wouldn't overthink it.

Seeing that the two had finished their intimacy, Qiao'er stretched lazily and complained, "I was so suffocated! If I'd known there wouldn't be any chance to play, I wouldn't have come along."

"Hmph, what do you remember besides playing!" Xu Ping glared at her, though he knew the little girl was just being playful. But seeing Xiaomi so uncomfortable, he wasn't in the mood to listen to her nonsense.

"I misspoke!" Qiao'er looked at Xu Ping with a wronged expression. Usually, Xiaomi was the one taking care of their meals, but now that she wasn't feeling well, Qiao'er obediently took out some dry rations to prepare dinner.

Green mountains and clear waters, a bright moon hanging high, the lake water crystal clear... Taking a sip, a subtle sweetness seemed to linger in his throat. Xu Ping nodded in satisfaction; after all, it was better without pollution! In modern industrialization, a random sip could easily be poisonous!

Instructing Qiao'er to take good care of Xiaomi, Xu Ping went into the woods to collect dry branches. After such a long journey, he hadn't had a sip of hot water, and the dry biscuits were certainly hard on the two beauties' delicate stomachs. When Xu Ping emerged from the woods carrying a large bundle of firewood, Xiaomi, supported by Qiao'er, was already sitting beside the carriage on a towel. Although she looked listless, she seemed much better.

"How are you feeling?" Xu Ping asked with concern as he started the fire.

"I'm much better!" Xiaomi looked at Xu Ping tenderly, her mind somewhat hazy. She even felt that this wasn't her high and mighty master, but a lover busy taking care of her. If only things could continue like this, and she didn't have to go back to the capital!

After starting the fire, Xu Ping glanced at the lake, instructed Qiao'er to watch the fire, took off his clothes, took out the small dagger he always carried, and walked towards the lake.

"Master, what are you going to do?" Xiaomi immediately asked anxiously.

Xu Ping, naked from the waist down, wasn't worried about being seen since there was no one around. The two girls were used to it. He brandished the dagger in his hand and chuckled, "Don't worry, I won't be so decadent as to castrate myself somewhere deserted! I need to wash off this sweat. If I'm lucky, I'll catch a fish and eat it!"

Qiao'er immediately chimed in playfully, "Great! Great! We'd better catch a big one! We can cook it and take it with us on the way, then we won't have to eat these dry pancakes."

Xu Ping looked at her, knowing that this little girl had been craving something these past few days, and smiled without saying anything. Naked, they slowly walked into the lake!

"Ah, that feels great!"

As he sank into the water, a cool sensation washed over him. The clear lake water instantly washed away the fatigue and dust of the past two days. The lake water was so clean that he could even see small fish swimming in the distance. Moreover, the water was sweet, far better than the so-called mineral water of later generations. Indeed, an unpolluted society is the most refreshing.

Xu Ping slowly scrubbed the dust off his body, loosened his hair, and his long, greasy hair, which had become sticky, immediately came loose. He comfortably washed the dust from his head, and after washing, his shoulder-length hair was even smoother and softer than a girl's!

While Xu Ping was enjoying his wash, Qiao'er complained, "Master, are you done washing? We're waiting for your fish dinner!" She then pretended to be angry, grabbed a small black pot from the carriage, and protested by banging it with a branch.

"Almost done!" Xu Ping chuckled at her childish antics, thinking that even if he felt comfortable, he couldn't continue soaking. He took a deep breath, sank to the bottom of the lake, and began searching for fish, dagger in hand.

It was nighttime, and he was underwater, so the darkness was unimaginable. Xu Ping could only feel for movement by the slightest current. Perhaps because the lake had been looted by refugees, there were hardly any large fish; occasionally there were only small fish the size of a palm, and most were smaller than a thumb. But these kinds of small fish are the most agile, and Xu Ping struggled for a while without catching a single one.

Exhausted, he finally had some success, but when he came out of the lake, Xu Ping couldn't help but blush. Did he even catch any fish? The few unidentified small fish in his hand didn't even weigh half a pound in total!

Qiao'er cheered and rushed over, but upon seeing Xu Ping's spoils, her little face immediately fell. She teased, "Ah, Master, did you catch these to eat or to raise? They're so small and cute!"

Xu Ping was quite embarrassed, stubbornly saying, "What do you know? Your sister Xiaomi is so weak right now, she can't eat big fish and meat. These little fish are good for making soup, it's good for her health, you know?"

"Yes, yes!" Qiao'er replied, though her eyes still held a hint of disdain.

Setting up a pot, getting water, and tossing in a few small fish, Xu Ping felt embarrassed. This was barely enough for three people, let alone Xiaomi alone!

Xiaomi, understanding Xu Ping's thoughts, immediately shook her head and said, "Master, these little fish are enough! I don't have much of an appetite right now, I just want to drink clear soup, I'll feel better after that."

"Hmm!" Xu Ping scratched his head sheepishly, then turned back to the lake, telling her he wanted to continue washing, but still wanted to see if any larger fish had escaped the net.

It has to be said that Xu Ping underestimated the extent of the refugees' hunger; they had thoroughly scavenged this large lake. This trip to the water had taken most of the day, and they had only caught two small fish, not even as long

as a finger, let alone big ones. Xu Ping was too lazy to catch any more; catching a few small fish in this famine-stricken place was already quite good. Xu Ping dried himself off, changed into shorts, sat down on the ground, and tenderly held Xiao Mi in his arms. The slight flush on her face showed she was much better!

Qiao'er, who had been intently watching the steaming pot, her drooling expression making them forget their fatigue, frowned and complained when she saw the water hadn't boiled yet, making them chuckle.

Suddenly, Qiao'er's little ears twitched alertly, and she asked warily, "Master, did you hear anything?"

Xu Ping quickly stopped his playful antics and listened intently. He vaguely heard rustling sounds coming from the woods to the east, followed by the rapid hoofbeats of galloping horses. It seemed someone was riding a fast horse, weaving through the trees towards them.

Qiao'er, her playful demeanor gone, stood up and looked warily into the woods to the east. Xu Ping also gestured for Xiaomi to be quiet and stood up, wanting to see who was rushing along these narrow paths in the middle of the night instead of taking the main road.

As the figure drew closer, the two slowly recognized the person. It was a man dressed in night clothes riding towards them. Qiao'er was slightly taken aback. This kind of attire was something only someone committing crimes would wear. It was so hot outside, why wear such stuffy clothes to travel at night? Was this person crazy?

Xu Ping was also taken aback by the man's attire. Wasn't this just telling passersby, "I'm not a good person"? Even thieves don't act like this. But regardless of his thoughts, he knew the man didn't look like a good person, so with the idea of striking first, Xu Ping silently picked up a small stone and threw it at him with all his might.

This guy's skills were really lacking. The stone drew a beautiful arc and was about to hit him on the head when he didn't even notice, letting out a muffled groan and falling off his horse.

"Master, this guy seems very unprofessional!" Qiao'er's contempt was undisguised. As a professional at scheming behind people's backs, this extremely cute little girl had every right to despise him.

"..." Xu Ping was speechless. The throw was really casual, and he hadn't even thought it would succeed. But he didn't expect the guy to be so clumsy, actually being knocked unconscious. However, looking at the horse that had stopped, it was tall and strong, obviously a high-quality breed, so this guy probably came from a good background.

"I'll go take a look!" Qiao'er said and went over. Her experience was invaluable, and she was wary that the newcomer might be faking death. Xu Ping immediately noticed a handful of powder in her palm, and remained vigilant; this girl was practically poisonous.

However, this precaution was clearly unnecessary. Qiao'er carefully examined the girl for a long time, even kicking her a few times, but the woman in black on the ground didn't react at all. Qiao'er gently lifted her mask, only to have her eyes widen in shock.

"Master, come quickly and see if this girl is your niece!" Qiao'er shouted loudly as she regained her senses.

Xu Ping rushed over and saw the girl's youthful curves. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the unconscious woman had a hot and sexy face, and the one lying on the ground was indeed his niece—Yu Chen. Xu Ping was immediately annoyed. Wasn't this girl supposed to be being disciplined by her mother? How come she was here dressed in black?

Qiao'er stuck out her tongue, glanced at the somewhat unsightly bruise on her beautiful forehead, and said as she walked back, "I didn't hit her!"

Xu Ping wasn't in the mood to joke with her at this moment. He quickly checked her pulse and examined her injuries. He breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed that his little niece had only been knocked unconscious and was basically unharmed. However, he couldn't help but laugh at her outfit. He picked her up with one hand and led her horse back to the carriage with the other.

Xiaomi looked at Yu Chen in surprise and murmured, "Isn't this Miss Yu Chen? What's she doing here? I remember when we first came out, she was living in the palace with Princess Changxiao!"

"I don't know either!" Xu Ping smiled wryly, wiping her face with a towel as he said, "Let's ask her when she wakes up!"

Xu Ping noticed that Qiao'er seemed to be in great discomfort, and Xiaomi was also fidgeting uncomfortably while sitting. He immediately understood and said, "You guys go wash up too. The lake water is very refreshing. Anyway, it's just the few of us. If anyone else comes, I'll know. Go wash up without worry."

Xiaomi was a traditional girl and didn't dare to go into the water to wash in the middle of nowhere. She quickly waved her hand and said, "No, I'll just have to endure it a little longer."

"If you don't wash up, I'm going to wash up!" Qiao'er didn't care, since there was no one else around, but she gave Xu Ping a wary look: "You're not allowed to peek!"

"Damn it, do I need to peek?" Xu Ping laughed and scolded in annoyance.

"That's true!" Qiao'er nodded innocently. No matter how mischievous she was, she wouldn't dare to expose her delicate body like this in front of Xu Ping. After getting into the carriage, she took off her outer clothes, leaving only her undergarments and a small bodice. She then wrapped a towel around her waist before carefully running to the lake to bathe.

Xu Ping glared at her, thinking: "This little girl is more extravagant than me when she takes a bath." However, he was also attracted by her two slender, fair legs. Qiao'er's little feet, like her name, were delicate, fair, and adorably small, making one want to fondle them.

"Master!" Xiao Mi brought a bowl and chopsticks, filled a small bowl with soup, and said softly, "Please drink some first. I'll take care of Miss."

"No need!" Xu Ping waved his hand, took the bowl, and told her to drink some quickly. He then slowly fed the fish soup to his unconscious niece.

Yu Chen greedily finished the fish soup in her daze before slowly waking up. Her eyes were half-closed, still a little heavy-hearted. This oblivious girl, upon waking, asked a thoughtless question: "Where am I?"

Xu Ping chuckled at her question, affectionately pinching her cute little face and saying with a smile, "Where are you? I can't sell you off in a little while!"

The little niece looked incredulous, stunned for a moment, her bright eyes fixed on the handsome face she had longed for day and night. Suddenly, her eyes reddened, and she burst into tears, throwing herself into Xu Ping's arms, sobbing and murmuring, "Uncle, I finally caught up with you."

"Sweetie, don't cry!" Xu Ping quickly comforted her, feeling a pang of heartache at his niece's tearful face. He realized he had indeed neglected her; how could a young girl experiencing first love endure such torment? But what puzzled him most was how she had ended up here.

Yu Chen shook her head, continuing to pat Xu Ping's chest with her little hands, tears still streaming down her face. Seeing this, Xiao Mi, being sensible, stood up and told Xu Ping she needed to wash up. She grabbed a basin, went to the lake to fetch water, and went to the car to wash herself. After all, she wasn't as carefree as Qiao'er; the little girl had already thrown all her soaking wet clothes onto the shore in the lake, completely having a blast.

Yu Chen didn't say anything, just buried her face in Xu Ping's arms and sobbed loudly.

Xu Ping soothed her with a headache, finally managing to quiet Yu Chen's high-decibel crying. He then asked in confusion, "What are you doing here? Weren't you learning etiquette at Chuxiu Palace?"

Yu Chen was still sniffling, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Xu Ping and complained, "It's all your fault! You haven't visited me since we returned to the capital. You have no idea how much I missed you! But Mother said a girl shouldn't be so forward. I couldn't sleep at night thinking about you, but you just wouldn't come to see me. So I secretly ran away. When I found out you were coming to Shandong, I couldn't resist running out. I just

wanted to see you!" "I'm sorry," Xu Ping said guiltily, hugging his tearful niece. He had truly neglected her during this time. Even though she lived in the suburbs of Beijing, he hadn't visited her. He felt so guilty.

"Uncle, I missed you so much! Yu Chen really missed you!" The little niece said, throwing herself at Xu Ping again, kissing him through tears, as if to unleash all the loneliness and longing of the past few days. She kissed Xu Ping passionately, though the kiss was slightly salty from her tears.

Xu Ping was startled for a moment, but quickly grew accustomed to his niece's passionate nature. He wrapped his arms around her waist and

gently kissed her lips, his tongue tracing a passionate path.

Yu Chen's reaction was intense, as if she wanted to release all her pent-up longing in this kiss. Her little tongue eagerly responded to Xu Ping's kiss, greedily inhaling the masculine scent she so adored.

After a long kiss, a blush of passion crept onto Xiao Yuchen's already beautiful face, her eyes filled with a hazy mist. She pleaded, "Uncle, please don't leave me, okay? Yuchen will be good. I've already learned needlework at Chuxiu Palace, and I've also learned how to serve others. I'll serve you obediently, please let me stay by your side, okay?" Her

pitiful appearance made Xu Ping's heart ache, especially since she was such a charming young girl! Seeing her so emotional, Xu Ping quickly nodded.

"Uncle, I love you!" Xiao Yuchen, her face still wet with tears, cried out in delight, her little mouth scattering kisses across Xu Ping's face.

"Haha!" Xu Ping laughed heartily, affectionately pinching her little nose, saying, "You naughty girl, you've got my face all covered in drool! Tell me, how should I punish you!"

"Don't stick your tongue in my back, okay!" Xiao Yuchen giggled, feigning pitifulness as she looked at Xu Ping.

How did this girl become so alluring now? Provoked by her words, Xu Ping instantly became aroused. His erect penis rose fiercely and thrust upwards, causing his little niece to groan softly.

Yu Chen looked at Xu Ping coquettishly, deliberately wiggling her small, fragrant buttocks and rubbing her crotch against his groin with her legs, saying with a seductive smile, "My lecherous uncle, how can you be like this! You have two little beauties with you, and you're still so impulsive at a time like this."

“Because my little Yu Chen is a beauty too!” Xu Ping said, sitting up. However, he didn’t take advantage of her. Instead, he said softly, “Alright, you’ve traveled for so long. Don’t play around yet. Eat something and rest first.”

Xiao Mi had already changed into ordinary civilian clothes. Sensing that the two didn’t seem to intend to be intimate, she got out of the carriage. Perhaps because she had witnessed Yu Chen’s unrestrained boldness, her face flushed slightly. She handed over a brand-new dress and said, “Miss Yu Chen, we rushed on our journey and didn’t bring many clothes. This is one of my dresses. I haven’t worn it yet. Please try it on and see if it fits.”

Xu Ping looked at his little niece, who was nestled in his arms like a little bird, and couldn’t help but chuckle. Her long hair was down, but wearing this night outfit was indeed inappropriate. He immediately advised, “Alright, little girl, go wash up and change into normal clothes. We’re not out here to steal. Why do you want to wear this?”

“I don’t want to!” Little Yu Chen stubbornly pouted!

"You dare disobey!" Xu Ping threatened, his face hardening, but he couldn't help but chuckle at her adorable appearance.

"Fine, I'll change!" Xiao Yuchen muttered, taking the dress from Xiao Mi and grinning, "Thank you, Princess Xiao Mi, I'll go change right now!"

"What Princess!" Xiao Mi's face immediately turned red, but she was very pleased by her words. However, remembering that she was still a virgin, she gave Xu Ping a resentful look.

"Go wash up, stop nagging!" Xu Ping said irritably, slapping Xiao Yuchen's firm, youthful buttocks, which earned her a seductive wink.

Xiao Yuchen was quite uninhibited; since there was no one around, she simply walked towards the lake, taking off her clothes as she went. Under the moonlight, the girl's naked body, with its beautiful curves, was like a jade sculpture, delicate and fair, incredibly beautiful, full of feminine allure.

Although the beautiful scenery before them was undeniably alluring, the moment Yu Chen saw Qiao'er, remembering how this wretched little girl had tricked her last time, she immediately pounced on her in revenge. Qiao'er, fearless, splashed water back at her. Both were lively and cheerful, and soon their sweet laughter filled the entire valley.

"Miss Yu Chen is amazing!" Xiaomi murmured, sipping her fish soup and watching the two little darlings frolicking in the water with envy. "We've come so far, and she still chased after us all the way. It's truly admirable for a girl to have such courage."

"Indeed!" Xu Ping habitually rested his head on Xiaomi's soft, fragrant legs, his eyes fixed on the two little bodies frolicking in the lake, now completely naked. Although he couldn't see their sensitive areas, their joyful laughter alone was enough to arouse any man. If he weren't genuinely tired, he would have loved to rush down and play with them!

Thinking about it, Yu Chen was really bold. With no experience in the martial world, relying solely on her longing for him, she dared to run away from the capital alone. Although she could be a bit willful at times, born into an imperial family and raised with pampering, such an act was indeed surprising.

"Xiao Mi!" Xu Ping paused for a moment, then asked, "What do you want to do most when you get home?" Xiao Mi

smiled shyly, looking at Xu Ping with embarrassment, and said, "Don't laugh at me, Master, what I want most is to eat the eggs and millet rice from home. When I was little, my family was poor, and I always craved what others ate. Now, I'm determined to eat my fill."

"What a lovely wish!" Xu Ping chuckled, then sat up to look at her. Under the moonlight, the gentle and charming palace maid looked so innocent and adorable, making one want to hold her in their arms and cherish her!

Once inside Liangshan territory, Xu Ping didn't plan to send her back. This day and night journey was actually to get her home before his father's men arrived. If they lingered there and something went wrong, all their efforts would be wasted. Xu Ping didn't want this trip out of the palace to leave any evidence against him. It turned out that

Xiao Mi had remained a virgin all this time. Xu Ping chuckled self-deprecatingly; was he really living up to his reputation as a lecher?

"Xiao Mi!" Xu Ping called softly.

"Master, what is it?" Xiao Mi replied with a smile as she added fish soup to Xu Ping's empty bowl.

"I want you to serve me tonight!" Xu Ping said directly, his gaze lingering on her youthful curves.

Xiao Mi was immediately startled; her small hand trembled, and she dropped the bowl. She quickly picked it up, murmuring in disbelief, "W-what did you say?" She seemed to be stuttering due to nervousness.

Xu Ping pulled her delicate, soft body into his arms, gently kissed her innocent face, and softly said, "I want Xiaomi to be my woman tonight."

"This servant is willing!" Xiaomi was stunned for a moment, then tears of joy streamed down her face. During the time she had been by Xu Ping's side, he had been very affectionate towards her, but the little palace maid still felt uneasy, especially since she had taken the initiative many times but had never won her master's favor. Because of this, even Ji Xinyue in the palace had secretly sent someone to scold her severely. This unease kept her awake at night, and now, suddenly hearing Xu Ping want her, it felt like a dream.

"Why are you crying?" Xu Ping gently wiped away her tears.

"N-nothing!" Xiaomi continued to shake her head, then blushed and looked at the two little beauties still playing in the water. She stood up and said nervously, "This servant will go take a bath first, Master, please have your meal first!" After saying that, she ran away as if fleeing. Even though she was weak at this moment, Xiaomi's first thought was still to let her master taste her cleanest body.

Xu Ping watched silently as Xiao Mi stood hesitantly by the lake for a long time before finally gritting her teeth and gently removing her clothes, revealing her fair and delicate skin. Xu Ping was immediately excited. Especially her curves; although she covered her breasts with her hands, it was clear that they were perfectly rounded. Her legs were long and slender, and her buttocks, while not particularly full, were very perky, possessing a youthful innocence yet perfectly proportioned and beautiful.

Qiao'er and the other girl were also stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to believe that Xiao Mi would be so bold as to bathe with them in the wild. It wasn't until Xiao Mi, blushing and covering her sensitive areas, stepped into the water that they came to their senses and began to tease her.

Seeing the beautiful woman playing in the water, Xu Ping instantly became aroused, his erection immediately becoming erect. Staring wide-eyed at this erotic scene of playing in the water under the moon, Xiao Mi was initially very embarrassed, but after being teased by the two girls, her girlish nature kicked in, and she joined the two mischievous girls in splashing water.

A melodious laugh, like the tinkling of silver bells, echoed throughout the valley. The scene before him was irresistibly alluring to any man. Three beautiful young women, each with their own distinct charm—each a gift from heaven—were even more captivating when they were gathered together. Their breathtaking beauty was simply irresistible.

Even as they grew shy and dried themselves by the lake to change, Xu Ping resisted the temptation and refrained from taking any liberties. Of the three, Yu Chen was the boldest, approaching him in only a pair of panties and a green bodice, using her fair skin to seduce him, occasionally turning to reveal her cleavage.

Xu Ping gritted his teeth and endured, but he couldn't deny that his niece was becoming increasingly alluring. Her youthful innocence combined with her boldness and daring was truly irresistible.

The four of them slowly finished their dinner. Xu Ping kept exchanging glances with Xiaomi, listening with a smile as Qiao'er and Yu Chen energetically bickered. It was a welcome relief from their long day; these two little rascals were really fun to be around.

Little Yu Chen was quite thrifty, carrying beef jerky with her when she went out, which greatly satisfied the three of them's cravings. By the time they finished eating, it was almost late at night. Xu Ping noticed that Xiaomi's eyes were practically dripping with desire as she looked at him, and Little Yu Chen was even more unabashedly displaying her lust for him, her eyes constantly glancing at his crotch, almost reaching out to touch him.

A headache! Although she was also a beautiful and alluring young girl, Xu Ping was more inclined to take Xiaomi that night, but faced with his niece's deep affection, he hesitated, unsure of what to do.

"Ahem!" Xu Ping straightened up, looked at the two beauties with a troubled expression, and then glared at the gloating Qiao'er before saying, "There's no room for so many people in the carriage tonight. Qiao'er, Yu Chen, you two can sleep in the carriage! Xiaomi and I will make do with some bedding outside."

"No way!" Little Yu Chen immediately objected, boldly grabbing Xu Ping's hand and placing it between her tender legs, her eyes filled with desire as she said, "Uncle, I want to sleep with you, okay? Xiaomi isn't feeling well, let her rest in the carriage and not catch a cold."

If she hadn't mentioned it, Xu Ping would have completely forgotten that Xiaomi wasn't feeling well. He turned to look at her, worried about whether her weak body could withstand the ordeal of sleeping outdoors. Xiaomi, however, was burning with desire, and quickly waved her hand, indicating that it was alright.

Qiao'er stood up, yawning, a sly glint in her eyes. Taking advantage of the moment when no one was looking, she waved her small hand in front of Yu Chen, and a strange fragrance immediately wafted out. Xu Ping immediately held his breath and covered Xiao Mi's nose as well.

"What's that smell? It smells so good!" Little Yu Chen, oblivious to the world, even sniffed curiously a few times, then immediately felt dizzy and lightheaded, swayed slightly, closed her eyes, and collapsed softly.

Qiao'er smiled smugly, gave Xiao Mi a suggestive look, and said, "Sister Xiao Mi, when you become Empress Xiao Mi, remember you still owe me a favor!"

"Is she...is she alright?" Xiao Mi blushed, but still looked worriedly at the unconscious Yu Chen.

"It's alright, it's just a nap!" Qiao'er said with a grin, helping the limp Yu Chen into the carriage. She tossed a set of bedding in front of the carriage, poked her head out, and said meaningfully, "Sister Xiaomi, you can't be too loud, okay? I'm a good girl, I like to go to sleep early."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Xiaomi blushed and scolded, picking up the bedding, glancing at Xu Ping, and choosing a flat patch of grass to spread it out.

By this time, the campfire had slowly died down. Xu Ping chuckled as he added firewood, watching her shyly and happily make their love bed. The thought of their first time in the open air, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of these mountains, made Xu Ping's penis ache with excitement.

The bedding was laid out, and Xiao Mi's skillful hands made the little cabin look very cozy. But since it was the girl's first time, she was still a little lost, sitting on the quilt, looking shyly at Xu Ping, her voice full of expectation, and softly calling out, "Master, you can come over now."

"Coming right away!" Xu Ping immediately rushed over, his eyes red!

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