Sept nuits de neige

Chapitre 78

Just now, Tiger Earth said, "Since we parted, your beautiful face has been etched in my heart. I greatly admire your courage in facing power alone. If I could find a good match like you in this life, I would ask for nothing more. However, following Miss Tang is not a long-term solution. I am just over thirty, orphaned since childhood, and have no parents. My wife died early, leaving only a seven-year-old daughter. I own a few acres of land, enough to make a living. If you are willing to marry me, I will never take a concubine, regardless of whether I have children or not..."

Tang Shijiu trembled with excitement once again.

Tianxiu was furious at her laughter: "You've caused all this trouble!"

Tang Shijiu waved his hand: "It's not the trouble I caused, it's the romance you attracted by pretending to be a girl. Hmm... a few acres of fertile land, no in-laws to support, can't produce a son and won't take a concubine. Tianxiu! Except for not being able to have a son, in what way are you not better than a woman? Marry him, it's a worthwhile deal!"

Tianxiu slammed his hand on the table: "Are you trying to force a good woman into prostitution?"

"Wrong! It's forcing prostitutes to become respectable!"

Tianxiu gritted his teeth: "Tomorrow, before that stinking tiger gets up, we'll leave. I'm a dignified seven-foot man, I don't want to be that tiger's wife."

"The name 'Tiger Mother' seems to suit you quite well."

"Nineteen... You feel uncomfortable if you don't bully me for a day, right?" In utter helplessness, Tianxiu finally realized the real problem.

Tang Shijiu's eyes flashed, and he covered his mouth with a light laugh: "You've discovered such a serious secret, I have to kill you to silence you."

Being with Tianxiu is always relaxing. I can easily come up with some playful remarks and learn Tianxiu's nonsense. It's not unpleasant to bicker with him.

However, there was no sense of dependence between them, and they never thought about spending their lives together with the person in front of them.

Perhaps only this person could make her smile even in the shadow of Shen Yuntan.

It was barely dawn when Tianxiu dragged Nineteen out of bed and shoved her into the carriage. Nineteen opened her eyes and chuckled, "You're all dressed up so quickly, getting ready to be a bride?"

Tianxiu wore heavy makeup, with eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn water, and a touch of rouge on her lips, exuding a seductive charm.

His clothes are always loose-fitting, suitable for both men and women, so it's not a problem.

“Two women checked into the shop, then came out as a man and a woman. It’s no wonder the shopkeeper was suspicious.” Tianxiu’s voice became even more charming and coquettish. “Luckily, I’m not too tall, so it doesn’t matter if I pretend to be a tall woman.”

Tang Shijiu pointed to his throat: "You can't even see his Adam's apple, that's amazing."

Tianxiu's eyes were alluring, her face full of mystery: "This is a secret manual, it cannot be passed on to outsiders."

It must be said that Tianxiu does indeed possess a certain charm when dressed as a girl. Tang Shijiu stole a glance at him, observing the seductive manner he exuded in his every move, and became quite certain of what Zi Nu had said—that after leaving the Tang family, it was Tianxiu who had been training her.

Just as I finished packing my valuables into the carriage, I heard someone outside stammering:

“Miss Tang… I have been waiting for you for a long time.”

Lifting the curtain, what appeared, unsurprisingly yet unexpectedly, was Tiger Earth's bearded face.

Tang Shijiu chuckled: "Tiger Warrior is looking for me?"

Tiger Earth's face turned as red as a sand pomelo as he peered into the carriage: "It's... that Miss Tang. I still don't know her name."

Just as Tang Shijiu opened her mouth, she heard a charming voice calling out from inside the carriage: "Miss, don't tell him."

Tang Shijiu shuddered, goosebumps spreading across his skin.

Tiger Earth Lord trembled, his eyes shining: "I am sincere, please grant my request, Miss."

Ignoring Tianxiu's protest, Tang Shijiu smiled charmingly: "That girl's name is Axiu."

"Showing off her delicate features, looking beautiful," Tiger Earth murmured to himself, praising, "She lives up to her name! Beautiful inside and out!"

Unexpectedly, this rude Tiger Earth Lord actually has some literary talent, and Tang Shijiu was impressed.

Tianxiu stretched out her jade-like hand, lifted the curtain, and acted even more arrogantly than a "Miss": "Brother Tiger, please don't force me. I need some time to think things through."

One call of "Brother Tiger" was enough to melt the steely resolve of that burly man.

"Yes...yes...yes." He hadn't been able to see Tianxiu's face clearly the previous two times, only captivated by her unyielding stubbornness, fair skin, and slender figure. Now that he could see her clearly, he was even more mesmerized. He was tall and strong, and had never liked delicate, petite women. Although he was startled by the inferior rouge at their first meeting, he was still attracted by Tianxiu's "chaste and resolute" nature and tall figure.

Only a woman with such a figure and personality is a suitable match for the dignified Tiger Earth Lord! Although I was attracted by Tang Shijiu's beauty yesterday, looking at beautiful women and marrying a wife are two different things. As a man in his thirties, Tiger Earth Lord still has this much rationality.

Although her chest was a bit flat, he wasn't looking for a dairy cow, and besides, where in this world could one find a perfect partner?

Originally worried that Tianxiu was not good-looking, after seeing her this time, Tiger Earth Lord became even more determined to marry no one but this beauty.

"My daughter is gentle and will never make things difficult for Miss A-Xiu." Tiger Earth Lord looked at Tian Xiu, but his words were meant for Tang Shijiu—after all, Tang Shijiu was now Tian Xiu's master, as Tian Xiu herself had acknowledged yesterday.

Tang Shijiu glanced at Tianxiu, then pretended to ponder, "Well..."

Tianxiu reached out and gave her a hard twist on the lower back—not holding back at all, her voice tinged with shyness and resentment: "Miss..."

Tang Shijiu was already ticklish, and this tickling and pain was really unbearable. Moreover, Tianxiu's delicate hand was on her waist, a clear threat—you dare to agree and see!

Tang Shijiu raised an eyebrow: "How did Tiger Warrior know our whereabouts?" Could it be that this lovestruck man stayed up all night waiting? He looks so energetic, it doesn't seem like it!

Tiger Earth Lord was taken aback and said embarrassedly, "Someone told me that the young lady would definitely travel before dawn."

"who?"

Tiger Earth scratched the back of his head: "That man's martial arts skills are very high. I didn't get a clear look at his face, but he called himself Mr. Chai."

Mr. Chai?

Tianxiu and Shijiu exchanged glances, both completely bewildered. Where had they gotten themselves into offending a "Mr. Chai" with such high martial arts skills?

Nineteen glared fiercely at Tianxiu, as if to say, "Damn it, you've attracted another expert again!"

Tianxiu shook his head helplessly, indicating that he knew nothing about it.

Tiger Earth Lord bowed and said, "I know that proposing marriage in this way is too rash, but the world is full of dangers, and the two young ladies are both women, so it may be dangerous. Although I am not talented, I am not the kind of person who would take advantage of others in distress. I am willing to act as your bodyguard for the time being and protect you two on your journey."