old face flushed red as she was about to bite on Bei Chen Yi's wrist.Even though Beichen Yi was being held tightly by Yun An'an, he didn't feel any pain. Instead, he smiled sweetly."An'er, if you bite...[ ]

Yun An'an fell into reminiscence.

Five years ago, everything that happened on the northwestern border was fresh in her memory.

For the past five years, every day and night, she would see flashes of what happened back then.

Whatever she says, she'll recite it word for word.

"Cloud Maiden, you... what's wrong"

Feeling an inexplicable sadness welling up inside Yun An'an, Apu didn't know how to comfort her.

"The Cloud Maiden didn't want to say, so she just kept quiet. It was getting late, and the Cloud Maiden should head back to the inn to rest."

Yun An'an stayed put on the second floor of the theater. Apu stood beside her, keeping her company until everyone else had left the theater, leaving only the two of them.

Let's go.

After an unknown amount of time, Yun An'an finally rose to her feet and left, carrying with her a faint sadness and boundless hatred away from the theater.

After resting in Moonlit City for a night and replenishing their supplies, they knew the next leg of their journey would take them at least three days across the grasslands.

Especially during the rainy season, heavy downpours can occur on the grasslands at any time.

This was not it, just the day after leaving Wangyue City, a huge thunderstorm struck.

Fortunately, an unmanned inn was built in the grassland to facilitate pedestrians seeking shelter from the rain. Before the rainstorm intensified, the carriage stopped at the inn's doorstep.

Hiss and roar—

Outside, there was lightning and thunder. The bolts of lightning crashed down from the sky, as if they wanted to destroy everything.

In the inn, over forty people sought shelter from the rain. Everyone was drenched to the bone; some huddled together around a bonfire, while others sat alone in corners wiping their swords.

"Yun girl, I've wiped this side clean."

Apu used his damp sleeves as a cloth, wiping the table and chairs clean with care.

When trying to light a fire, I found that the fire starter was soaked. I had no choice but to ask others for a light.

"Excuse me, sir, could you spare some fire"

"Can I have a light" "Sure."

A few men a little way off were chuckling to themselves. One, a big man with a scar on his face, held up a torch and offered it to Apu before taking it back again.

"This fire can't be lent to you for free. Either pay three hundred taels of silver, or have your wives spend the night with us."

"My big brother is right, you see these women have delicate skin and soft flesh. Although they have red hair, the more foreign women there are, the more seductive they become."

"Haha~~ It seems like you've been sleeping with women from other races."

Of course I've slept there, a few days ago at Xiushui Ju, tsk tsk tsk~~ Thinking back on it now, that feeling~~

Several burly men were leering, and their vulgar words instantly angered Ap.

"You scoundrels dare to utter such baseless nonsense! Do not even compare those vulgar women to Miss Yun."

"Hmph, still angry I told you so, didn't I Not only did I say it, but I'm going to do it too."

The scarred man shuffled to his feet, his eyes narrowing. The man with him clamped a hand over Ap's throat.

"You little brat, open your eyes wide and see how I'm spoiling your precious sweetheart."

Several burly men, as sturdy as walls, pinned Ap down, leaving him unable to struggle.

"Let me go, or you'll die. Don't you dare touch the young lady with your filthy hands."

And what Ap said made several people burst into laughter.

As they spoke, the scarred man had already walked up to Yun An'an, reaching out with his hand to tear open her white clothes.

Everyone in the inn stared with wide eyes, mouths watering in anticipation of what would happen next.

At this time, the closed doors of the inn were pushed open from outside.

The man who entered the inn took a step forward, using his fan as a concealed weapon. With a single sweep, he ended the life of the scarred brute.

"You dare to touch my guest, you have guts!"

The one who came wasn't someone else, but it was Jiang Yu Heng who had been following the carriage all the way.

As the people sheltering from the rain in the inn got a good look at the man's face, they each took several steps back in fright.

Even the several burly men who had just spoken rudely were so frightened that they trembled like chaff. They no longer cared about the scarred man's death and fell to their knees with a thud, begging for mercy.

"The little man didn't know this woman… This young lady is a guest of the Third Master's residence."

"Yes, yes, yes. We truly don't know anything. Please, Third Young Master, have mercy on us."

A large man knelt on the ground, banging his head in hopes of survival.

"Cloud maiden."

Jiang Yu Heng glanced at the corpse of the scarred man on the ground, and walked a few steps to Yun An An's face.

Whether these people live or die is up to you.

From the beginning of the incident, to the point where the scar-faced man and others began to humiliate her, Yun An'an remained with her eyes fixed downwards throughout. She never once looked up at them even when Jiang Yu Heng appeared, sitting on a bench sipping tea.

It was as if the entire world was indifferent to her.

After a while, until she had finished the warm tea in her cup, Yun An'an finally raised her phoenix eyes slightly, glancing at the men kneeling on the ground with indifferent eyes.

"Just bury it."

Simply three words, no excessive adjectives.

Jiang Yu Heng waved his hand, signaling his men to drag the big men out and bury them alive in the mud.

The downpour continued unabated.

In the guesthouse of the prairie, a bonfire crackled and roared, its sounds echoing in everyone's ears.

April is cooking. With her current conditions, besides grilling meat, she can't cook much else. She could make some oil-based noodles though.

The oil soup noodles are ready, Ap's secret recipe grilled meat oil soup noodles.

A bowl of oil noodles with several slices of fatty and lean grilled meat was placed in front of Yun An'an.

Yun'an an picked up her chopsticks and ate by herself, while Apu on the side held a large bone with the meat removed and gnawed at it.

In contrast, Ginger Yu Heng sat opposite Yun An An, staring at her with hopeful eyes.

"As for the A-P Brothers, this young master has not yet partaken in a meal."

Shouldn't he express some gratitude since he just saved Miss Yun as well

At the very least, you should treat them to a meal.

Whether or not he eats is his business, but whether or not to invite him is a matter of etiquette.

"No."

The straightforward Appa shook his head.

He only had a bowl of oil noodle soup.

"If Master Jiang isn't too picky, I still have a bone here that hasn't been gnawed on completely. There's plenty of meat left on it. It'll fill you up."

"... Never mind, the Apu brothers can eat it slowly themselves.”

Yun An, who had eaten and drunk her fill, felt a little tired.

Jiang Yu Heng originally wanted to ask Yun An An some questions, just to get closer.

Who knew that Apu would be the first to raise the curtain, separating a small space around Yun'an for her to sleep, and leaving Jiang Yu Heng outside the curtain.

"I'm sorry, Young Master Jiang. Miss Yun is going to sleep now. If you have anything to say, Young Master Jiang, please wait until Miss Yun wakes up."

"Young Master Three, these two are too disrespectful."

A servant beside him frowned. They had never seen the Third Young Master treated with such disrespect before; it was too much.

The Jiang family helped the Northern Star Emperor win the world. Even the Prime Minister of Xiling Nation would show them respect.

Now they are being treated like this by two nameless scoundrels. Do they really think the Jiang family is made of tofu

"

Step down.

"

The guards of the Ginger family wanted to teach Yun An An and Apu a lesson on behalf of Ginger Yu Heng, but they were reprimanded.

"After clearing a space, this young master needs to rest."

"Yes, Third Young Master, this subordinate will go at once." The guard glared impatiently at Apu, then turned and got to work.

From day to night, the torrential rain kept pouring incessantly. By noon the next day, the rain finally subsided.

Sunlight filtering through the clouds spread across the land, its warm rays dispelling the gloom that had been weighing down people's hearts for days.

People really want to shout out loud, finally, goddamn it's sunny.

When will the Cloud Maiden awaken

Jiang Yu Heng fanned himself, looking at the silent curtain. She had been asleep for a whole day and night, yet there was still no sign of Yun Nv waking up.

I don't know.

Shaking her head, Apu wasn't sure how long Yun-An would be asleep.

Every time Yun'an falls asleep, she wakes up naturally. Most of the time, she decides what to do next when she wakes up.

Finally, after an hour, a figure slowly sat up from inside the tent.

Apu drew the curtains closed, and Yun Anan stretched languidly, her crimson hair, which reached to her ankles, clinging closely to her sides. Her indolent and mysterious beauty captivated Jiang Yu Heng's gaze at every moment.

What time is it.

An ethereal and chilly voice drew people's thoughts back to reality.

Before Ap could reply, Jiang Yu Heng answered Yun An An's question first.

"It's time to go."

"Have I been asleep for so long"

With her limbs moving freely, Yun Anan lazily brushed her long hair back behind her ear.

Sunlight filtering through the cracks in the window pane fell upon her, and even just the simple act of adjusting her hair was enough to captivate one's gaze.

For a moment, Jiang Yu Heng was lost in thought again.

"Cloud Girl, after crossing the grassland is Galuo City. We can take a boat from Galuo City to reach the capital of Xiling Kingdom. After completing immigration procedures, we can leave Xiling Kingdom."

Apr said the route of their journey.

Since Xiling Kingdom submitted and became a vassal state of Beichen Kingdom, all entries and exits between countries have required procedures.

They now have two ways to get to the capital of Xiling Country. The first is by water, which is the first method mentioned just now. It's faster, but it's the rainy season now, so sailing might be inconvenient.

The second option is overland travel, driving from Galuo City along the official road into the capital. The journey is relatively longer, but it's safer.

"Is the Cloud Maiden leaving Xiling Country Well then, this young master also has some business to attend to in the Snow Country."

Again, Jiang Yu Heng spoke first. The attendant beside him blinked his eyes in confusion, looking at his young master.

How could they not know that the Third Master was going to handle business in the Snow Country

"Now customs procedures are very difficult. If you don't have clear identification, you won't be able to leave the country. However, this young master can prepare the paperwork for both of you in advance."

"This... I'll still trouble Young Master Ginger. We are not going to the Snow Country."

"Where are those two going Don't they dare withhold this information from me"

Just as Ap was about to tell the two their destination was Beichen Nation, Yun An interrupted Ap's words before they could leave his mouth.

"Go to the snow country."

"Huh"

Wasn't the Cloud Maiden supposed to go to Beichen Kingdom How come she suddenly changed her direction to head for the Snow Country

……

At this time, Beichen Kyoto, millions of miles away.

Suddenly, the old king who was napping woke up from his dream.

Beads of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

He had just seen Yun An'an in his dream.

But at this time, Yun An'an had a ferocious face, resembling a ghost.

"Yun'ya... really you"o come and go.As I entered Yunxiang Mansion, from afar I saw Yun Qianshan alone drinking in the pavilion."You said you were going to treat me to a meal, how come you're eating alone now."Yun Anan sat...