The Noble Woman's Guide On How to Tease One's Husband

Chapter 50 - Injured

The Noble Woman's Guide On How to Tease One's Husband – Chapter 50

Translated by: Oinkoink

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Chapter 50 – Injured

Since Ye Huaiyang and Pei Yuanshu escaped in a panic, they couldn't discern the direction they were going and were looking for a slightly better path towards the foot of the mountain. Who knew that seven or eight turns and many detours after, it was more time-consuming than going up the mountain. They were both anxious, as well as worried and could even be described as full of torment yet they have to push themselves in guarding against possible enemies.

"Yuanshu, is Chang Xin the one who Wangye mentioned from Lingnan?"

The tips of Pei Yuanshu's eyebrows rose slightly, as if surprised at Ye Huaiyang's ignorance but he still replied truthfully, "Yes."

"Where is she now? How many troops are there?"

It seemed that Wangye didn't even tell her the whole plan....

Pei Yuanshu felt strange but he concealed it calmly as he swept the boughs that were blocking the way and narrated to her, "She brought 2,000 troops and is currently camped just outside of Jinguan City. From there it will take about a lighted joss stick* to ride over."

[T/N: 一炷香 (Yī zhù xiāng) – about five minutes]

Ye Huaiyang pondered for a moment and said, "Then let us split our ways. You head to the camp and I'll go to Jinguan City. Find Chang Xin and immediately let her lead the troops up the mountain. If I didn't join you yet after getting out of trouble, don't wait for me. Just leave Jingzhou immediately. I have my own way to get out of this."

Practically without a thought, Pei Yuanshu objected after hearing this, "No! Wangye will never agree to leave you here alone and I will not be able to explain to Huailing in case something happens!"

He knew very well that under such circumstances, the officials in Jinguan City would enforce tight security while the road from here may possibly be casted with escape-proof nets. Ye Huaiyang doesn't know martial arts nor did she bring any guards; hence, it's very dangerous to act alone. To urge him this way now, she most likely prepared to get caught and be thrown behind the prison bars, thus he must stop her!

Ye Huaiyang didn't argue with him, merely glanced at him with a shallow smile as she teased, "You do not need to explain anything to Ling'er anyway..."

"I–" Pei Yuanshu choked then blurted out with gritted teeth, "I like Huailing! Will this do?"

Ye Huaiyang smiled again, her phoenix eyes overflowed with scattered radiance, "It's said, true sentiments are seen during adversity. I wonder when we'll hear your sincere words if we are not in danger. In any case, if you have taken half the lead like today Ling'er will unlikely stamp her foot in chagrin."

Ye Huailing's image suddenly flashed through Pei Yuanshu's mind, the petulant or silly annoyance was as distinct as yesterday, which was hard to part with. After a while, he unexpectedly blushed only to find that he got distracted by Ye Huaiyang again and couldn't help but be stifled.

"We are currently running for our lives! Why do you still have the mood to talk about these things?"

"Without diverting my attention, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself and go back to him."

Ye Huaiyang's voice was faint, yet it was exceptionally heart-rending. Pei Yuanshu was at a loss for words. After racking his mind for a long time, he finally pieced a few words of solace. Just when he was about to open his mouth, cold glints suddenly flashed in the corner of his eye. He immediately pulled Ye Huaiyang to hide under the dirt slope and raised his index finger implying that she should keep silent.