Who else could you love besides me

Chapter 37

"What do you need me to do?" Although her intuition told her it wasn't a simple matter, she had to ask. Otherwise, Minglu would look down on her.

Minglu did not hesitate and explained the situation to her in detail. He then said, "Brother Yu, this is very dangerous. I know you don't have any self-defense skills, but with me by your side, I won't let anything happen to you. However, this matter is of great importance, so you can think it over carefully before replying to me."

What was there to consider? If she backed down this time, the relationship they had built up over the years would inevitably crack, and besides, with him there, they should be alright. If she helped them capture the bandits of Da Luo Mountain, their relationship would surely grow closer, and things would go much more smoothly. But if something really went wrong, wouldn't her life be in danger...? Was the price too high? But she couldn't refuse. So, she had no choice but to agree.

Xi Ri decisively replied, "Alright! I trust Prince Ming and Brother Xi En. I have no ability and never thought I could serve the court and rid the people of evil. Now that this is something within my power, how could I refuse!"

“Okay,” Minglu said, looking at her with admiration.

She briefly met his gaze, looked towards the faintly white horizon in the distance, and changed the subject, saying, "It's almost dawn, Prince Ming, I'll head back to my room now."

"I'll take you back."

"No need, I know the way."

He nodded, not insisting. He simply said, "It's dark and the road is dark, Brother Yu, be careful."

“Yes,” Xi Ri said, turning and leaving.

For some reason, Xi Ri always felt that Ming Lu's gaze was fixed on her from behind, which made her unconsciously quicken her pace. The feeling only disappeared when she turned the corner, and she felt a sense of relief.

Back in the room, a man stood on the floor wrapped in a blanket, looking like a dumpling. As soon as she entered, he impatiently questioned her in a low voice, "Why did you agree to him! Don't you know you're in danger?!"

Xi Ri was startled. In the moonlight streaming through the window, she could vaguely see Long Ming's anxious face in front of her. A thought suddenly occurred to her, and she asked in a deep voice, "You were eavesdropping on our conversation?!"

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Suddenly, she remembered something very important, so important that it almost made her heart clench. She asked sharply, "Did you peek at me...?" She couldn't finish her sentence, but her eyes were bloodshot!

"I didn't!" he cried out in protest.

Shock! Outrage! He's clearly trying to cover something up!

"You have nothing?" came the voice, filled with the sound of grinding silver teeth.

"I didn't..." came a deflated voice.

"You have nothing!" came the frantic voice.

"I didn't..." came the voice, lacking conviction.

"You have nothing!" came the sound of bones cracking.

"I didn't..." came the trembling voice, filled with fear.

Snap... Snap... Squeak, hiss... Rip...

Everything has calmed down, quiet...

"I hate it when you hit my face with your embroidered shoes..." came the barely audible voice.

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This content was originally for the next chapter, but I've moved it here anyway, so please take a look first.

The main text is "involuntary".

In fact, Xi Ri did not hit Long Ming's face. Although she was carrying embroidered shoes and aiming them straight for Long Ming's face, Long Ming was prepared this time and dodged left and right quickly while wrapped in a quilt. As a result, the two ran around the room for no less than a hundred laps. Xi Ri tackled Long Ming several times but did not hit her face.

Until both of them were so exhausted that they were almost on the verge of death.

Having not slept all night and then exercising early in the morning, she was exhausted and drenched in sweat. Weak and forced, she listened to Long Ming's teasing remark beside her: "I hate it when you hit my face with your embroidered shoes..."

I was caught between laughter and tears.

She hated being chased and beaten with her embroidered shoes! After all, she was a lady from a respectable family, a well-mannered and proper young lady. Now she was like this, and it was all his fault! He had repeatedly angered her to the point of losing her composure, even abandoning the etiquette she valued most. This Long Ming must be her mortal enemy from a past life. They were destined to clash from birth.

Damn it, how come his lightness skill is so high! Apart from the lucky accident last night, I don't think I'll ever have another chance to get revenge.

Alas, how tragic...

Is this really the only way? ...

By this time, it was already broad daylight. Outside the guest room, a maid knocked a few times and asked softly, "Young Master Li, are you awake?"

Xi Ri tidied herself up a bit, perked up, and said, "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and the maid put out the toiletries and was about to leave when Long Ming, wrapped in a quilt and leaning against the bed, suddenly said, "Sister, could you please bring me an outer garment? Young Master Li tore my clothes last night."

Whoosh! A surge of heat rushed to Xiri's cheek.

The maid was no better off; she hurriedly agreed and quickly left the guest room.

Seeing that the maid had closed the door, Xi Ri suddenly turned around and glared fiercely at Long Ming, who had somehow turned back to red and green.

Just as she was lamenting her fate, his expression and demeanor changed completely.

Long Ming glanced at her sideways, a mocking and provocative look on his face, and laughed, "You can't expect me to go out naked, can you?"

Xi Ri gritted her teeth, disdainfully ignored him, hurriedly washed up, left him behind, and slammed the door shut as she left.

Long Ming didn't stop her. He listened quietly as her slightly angry footsteps faded into the distance. He smiled faintly, his fingers lightly touching his lips. In a daze, his memory rewound to the moment last night when their lips met—so soft, so warm, with a faint scent of wine…

Daylight broke, and he had finished his work; she could handle the rest on her own. But did this woman even realize how dangerous it was to wipe out the bandits? Why did she put herself in such a perilous situation? How could this woman be so astonishingly clever at times, and so hopelessly foolish at others!

There was no one in the courtyard. Feeling a bit down, I walked around for a while before realizing I didn't know where to go. So I slowed down and decided to ask someone for directions.

The morning sun was warm, the air was fresh, and last night's absurdity felt like a dream...