Chapter 456: Hands tightly clenched (censored version)

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(Censored Version)

How do you know if you dont try, Mum? The past is in the past, and we should move on. Ive dreamed of seeing Younger Cousin again these past few years, but I didnt expect that she would really still be alive. Lets go look for her; even if she isnt willing to help, theres no harm in giving it a try, right? Su Miao mischievously blinked.

He Xiuxiu caressed her daughters hair. Lets go back in; its cold outside. Mum will go and pick the wild vegetables tomorrow, and you can go to the Teachers place to help him move his things.

Alright, mum. Su Miao obediently nodded.

Elder Brother is ill, and my parents have to work from morning till night; its been tough on our family.

Suddenly, a scream of agony came from inside the room, causing He Xiuxiu to panic. Your brothers illness is acting up! Ill go and check on him! Go and bring the village physician! She immediately dashed into the room and went to her sons side. Seeing her sons face writhed in pain, tears uncontrollably poured from her eyes.

Su Miao desperately ran as if her life depended on it, her heart wildly thumping in her chest all the while.

Even if the physician is asleep, I must wake him up.

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Miaomiao, your brother is severely ill. He wont be able to survive just by relying on these few medicinal herbs. Its urgent that you go to the capital and find a good physician to save him. The elderly uncle who acted as the village physician shook his head as he advised her.

Even if I find one, I dont have any silvers. Besides, my parents dont allow me to leave the village. Su Miao bit her lips, her face wrinkled with worry.

Im the only physician in the village, but my ability is insufficient. Moreover, I dont have the medicinal herbs to save your brother here. If you dont want him to die, youll have to go to the capital and make a gamble. However, you only have three days at most; if you can make it back by then, theres still hope for your brother. Discerning her hesitation, he continued. The ox cart from the neighbouring village will be pa.s.sing by Willow Village tomorrow. Try saying some good words and convince them to bring you along with them.

Su Miaos brows were tightly furrowed.

Its urgent that Elder Brother is treated as soon as possible. I have to take the ox cart to the capital early tomorrow morning to look for Younger Cousin, and beseech her to help. Its been so many years though; does she still remember me? We always used to play together, and when there was some good food, I would leave them for her to eat.

I hope that she will save Elder Brother on account of our past relations.h.i.+p.

Miaomiao, take these medicinal herbs for now. Simmer half of them, and let your brother hold the other half in his mouth to stabilise his condition. Again, we can only prolong this condition for three days at most. The old uncle explained to her as he pa.s.sed her the herbs.

Many thanks, Physician. Su Miao quickly turned to head back for her house.

The old uncle is quite nice; he didnt ask me for money for these herbs.

Xie Yun had been watching this entire time. After walking out of Su Miaos house, he had remained behind, and saw as she hastily brought the medicinal herbs back

It seems like she will go to the capital to look for Su Xi-er.

Commandery Prince, will we be returning to the capital today?

Xie Yun lifted his head to gaze at the crescent moon hanging in the sky for a moment before he replied, Yes, we will.

Boarding the horse carriage, they travelled through the night to return to the capital. However, instead of going to the Commandery Prince Residence, Xie Yun went to the Imperial Library.

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Groggily opening her eyes, Tan Ge noticed Xie Yun standing in her room. Her eyes involuntarily widened, and all signs of sleepiness instantly vanished.

Tan Ge, how is the task going? There wasnt a trace of a smile on his face.

She immediately got up and grabbed an outer robe from the head of the head, putting it over herself. Before she could get down from the bed, however, Xie Yun stopped her. Just tell me directly.

Tan Ge stopped moving and stared at him. Commandery Prince, Su Xi-er agreed to arrange for this servant to leave the palace, but would not allow me to enter the Prince Hao Residence.

Her words elicited Xie Yuns derisive laughter. What, shes suspicious of you?

Tan Ge shook her head. Probably not, but I cant deny that our relations.h.i.+p has become estranged. This servant cant get close to her.

Cant get close? If thats the case, what use does this Prince have for you? Xie Yun lowered his head to look at her, reaching out his hand to lift her chin up. Such a beautiful appearance; this Prince cant bear to ruin it.

Commandery Prince, this servant cant get close to her. If I continue to pressure her despite the futility, Su Xi-er will only become more suspicious of me.

Xie Yuns fingers roamed around her face, his eyes filled with a dark and sinister look. In this Princes opinion, youre not serious enough about your work; there is no undefeatable opponent. It is only because you arent trying hard enough.

Gazing into his eyes, Tan Ge felt his frigid gaze digging into her. His treacherous expression and his next words caused Tan Ges body to freeze.

It seems like this Prince should do something to punish you so that you can be more motivated to work hard. Xie Yun softly chuckled, the corners of his mouth curling up.

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Summary:

Xie Yun forces himself on Tan Ge and restrains her, preventing her from fighting back. Ignoring her discomfort, he continues to taunt her throughout the process, only making her hate him more. There is a brief moment where she sees the pillow that she hid the jade pendant she took from Su Xi-ers cloth bundle. Thinking that this pendant is the key to finding answers, she swears to kill both Xie Yun and Pei Qianhao.

Sensitive phrasing here:

||Tan Ge lost her body to Xie Yun.||

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Xie Yun slowly put on his clothes and stood beside her bed, caressing her hair. Tan Ge, this Prince is waiting to see what results you can bring; I have high expectations for you.

Youwhy do you always force women? Tan Ge stared back at him.

Xie Yun stowed away the cold look in his eyes, putting on a gentle expression. The only alternative will be to meet on the battlefield, which will only result in more victims. This Prince wants to obtain victory with the least casualties.

He paused and patted her face. Dont disappoint this Prince again, otherwise, the punishment wont be this simple. He then turned to leave the room, closing the door behind him.

Tan Ges hands were tightly clenched into his fists. She took out the jade pendant from under the pillow and began to carefully examine it. She had browsed through the books in the Imperial Library for the past few days, and after making some comparisons, she was even more certain that the words carved on the jade pendant were from the western region!

Taking the jade pendant to the western region is the only option I have right now. If I can successfully reach the western region and find out where this jade pendant came from, I can make some achievements for myself. Then, when I return to Beimin in the future, I will definitely kill Xie Yun and Pei Qianhao personally!