Farm Girl's Manor

Xiao Ruiyuan stared blankly at the delicate silhouette atop the savage beast, his mind a void, his heart and eyes filled with only the girl who haunted his dreams...

Hundreds of beasts dispersed like a tide under the five beasts’ oppressive aura, and several guards gratefully took the Sanqi Powder that could stop bleeding from the young girl who had saved them; after treating the severely injured sons of the Princes and their companions, they finally began to dress their own wounds.

King Heng sat sullenly on a rock, commanding his guard to dress his wound. Seeing the blood from his calf cease miraculously after the powder was applied, surprise flickered in his eyes: Surely not even the finest medicines in the palace were so effective?

With that thought, he couldn’t help but glance toward a large tree not far away, encircled by five fierce beasts. Through the gaps, all he could see was a touch of elegant lake blue.

At that moment, Mo Yan was using the Spirit Spring Water to cleanse the wound on Xiao Ruiyuan’s arm. These were wounds inflicted when he had been surrounded by ten savage beasts; and though they were only superficial, who knew if the beasts’ claws might carry bacteria or viruses—carelessness could cost a life.

The icy cold and murderous air that usually shrouded Xiao Ruiyuan had long been replaced by tenderness. He watched quietly as the earnest woman with her head bowed slightly reached up to gently tuck her fallen hair behind her ear.

His fingertips unintentionally brushed her tender white earlobe, the soft, foreign sensation sparking a small flame within him, sending a faint blush secretly creeping up to his ear.

Mo Yan, completely focused on her task, didn’t notice his change at all. After carefully cleaning the wound and applying the powder, ensuring no cuts were missed, she finally relaxed and carefully admonished, "Even if the injuries are not severe, you must refrain from eating anything too rich or hot, and avoid contact with water, to prevent inflammation."

Who could resist the tender, whispered concern of a beloved woman? Xiao Ruiyuan gazed at the person before him, suppressing the urge to pull her into his embrace, to blend her into his being, and obediently nodded. His handsome brows and eyes were filled with a passion as warm as fire.

This unabashed gaze was too much for Mo Yan; her heart quivered, her mind becoming a haze, the words she intended to say next utterly forgotten.

Seeing her dazed and silly appearance, Xiao Ruiyuan’s desire surged, and he finally gave in to the longing in his heart, caressing the girl’s rosy cheeks. His deep voice was laden with immeasurable gratitude, "Yanyan, thank you!"

Thank you for giving me a chance, for being willing to accept this affection, for risking everything to save me, for everything you’ve done for me...

Mo Yan was taken aback, then smiled radiantly: "From the moment Bro Xiao saved our family, perhaps it was fated that today would come! Looking back now, really, who can clearly say who should be thanking whom?"

At her words, Xiao Ruiyuan couldn’t help but remember the first time they met. He didn’t know what thought crossed his mind, but the corners of his lips involuntarily curled into a charming smile.

Who could have imagined, the scrappy girl blocking his path on the road that year would transform into the figure before him now? Even less conceivable was that their encounter would dictate the fate between them.

Watching Xiao Ruiyuan lost in his memories, Mo Yan was filled with emotion. In her past life, she lived to twenty-five without ever falling in love, yet in this world, she had recognized the man before her within a mere two years.

This relationship, described by the words "predestined" seems more than fitting!

Without speaking, the two silently reminisced about all the encounters they’d had since meeting, and spontaneously looked at each other, their eyes brimming with an intense affection that couldn’t be concealed.

However, this tender moment didn’t last long as the arrival of the relief forces broke the fleeting tranquility of Savage Beast Forest.

The two hundred guards that had come as reinforcements had arrived at Savage Beast Forest quite early, but unexpectedly, they were trapped at the foot of the mountain by a formation, only managing to escape about a stick of incense before.

The guard leader, who had led the team and had been prepared to die as an apology for the delay, was surprised to find that, aside from the unfortunate casualties of over ten guards and two young masters from prominent families, all the Princes and sons who were crucial to survive had indeed made it out alive. Although they had suffered grievous injuries, their lives were not in danger. Thus, for those who were late to the rescue, while punishment was certain, their lives were spared.

Even knowing their lives were safe, the sight of beast corpses scattered everywhere and blood flowing like rivers was chilling to the guards; fear crept into their hearts.

Upon learning that it was Mo Yan who arrived just in time, preventing a disaster, the guards were extremely grateful. Despite their curiosity about her identity and wanting to know how she managed to enter the enclosed area and save people, they didn’t dare to approach and inquire. They also treated Mo Yan with the utmost respect.

Being impolite was not an option, with five ferocious beasts watching them closely, ready to pounce at anyone who dared to be disrespectful to Mo Yan.

After the guards cleaned the battlefield and carried away the injured including King Heng, Mo Yan also prepared to leave with the five beasts, but was stopped by Xiao Ruiyuan, "Yanyan, your involvement in saving people in the enclosed area won’t go unnoticed, and to avoid trouble, you should come with me to see the Emperor and explain the situation."

If possible, he would not have exposed his beloved woman to others without any preparation. However, the current situation was beyond his control. Rather than seeking ways to cover up the event, it was better to come forward openly and clarify everything.

The best outcome was for Yanyan to be acknowledged for her merits in saving lives, with her actions offsetting the crime of entering the enclosed area uninvited. The worst outcome was to pin everything that happened that day in Savage Beast Forest on her, in order to cover up the royal brothers’ scandal.

After a moment of silence, Mo Yan asked hesitantly, "Bro Xiao, will this matter implicate my father and the rest of my family?"

Before coming, she had considered the possibility of getting into trouble. However, the palpitations from the previous night were too strong and, unable to rest easy, she had Dabai go into the mountains early to find the Red Python and rushed to Phoenix Mountain. She then found a way to break into the enclosed area, relying on Dabai’s keen sense of smell to locate the Savage Beast Forest.

Her premonition proved accurate—if she hadn’t arrived on time or if she had been even a step later, she might never have been able to see this man in front of her again.

She had no regrets about venturing into the mountains to save people, nor was she afraid of the trouble it may bring upon her, but she worried about her family being dragged into this and suffering undeservedly. If that happened, she would live in pain for the rest of her life, never able to forgive herself!

Looking at the woman with a furrowed brow, Xiao Ruiyuan’s face showed a trace of heartache as he held her hand tightly, his eyes flickering with strong confidence, "Yanyan, there will be no trouble, trust me!"