Chapter 121: Mo Cangyan, How Can You Be So Immature?

Chapter 121: Mo Cangyan, How Can You Be So Immature?

If the Governor was the Emperor, then this woman before him must be the Empress. Li Weide felt like he was on the verge of death.

"Empress, please spare me! I was wrong, I won't dare do it again!"

Feng Xiyao retracted her gaze. "Your mistakes extend far beyond that!"

These two were witnesses, and Mo Cangyan had no intention of killing them now.

He asked nonchalantly, "Did Lin Youquan leave any instructions?"

Qin Fang snatched the letter from the secretary and handed it to him.

Mo Cangyan glanced through it and curled his lips into a light smile.

"You planned to have us killed here, but I doubt you have the capability for that, don't you think?"

"..."

Li Weide trembled, too scared to speak.

Observing his fear, Mo Cangyan inferred Lin Youquan's intentions, which aligned closely with his own thoughts.

Nonetheless, this was exactly what he had hoped for!

"Keep an eye on them!"

Mo Cangyan took Feng Xiyao's hand and turned to leave.

As they stepped outside the house, he gazed at her, his eyes softening.

"What's wrong?"

Feng Xiyao felt a bit bashful under his gaze.

The man stretched out his hand, pulling her into his embrace. He inhaled her scent hungrily.

"There's nothing, I just miss you so much. It feels like it's been ages since I last held you properly!"

Feng Xiyao found the situation amusing. "What do you mean 'a long time'? You hold me every night when we sleep, don't you?"

Mo Cangyan shook his head, his voice low as it reverberated against her neck.

"How could that possibly be the same?"

Amused by his tender and affectionate tone, Feng Xiyao laughed softly.

"Alright, alright, it's not the same!"

"..."

After holding each other for a while, seemingly oblivious to those around them, Mo Cangyan reluctantly released her, gently caressing her face.

"It's dangerous here. I'll have Qin Fang escort you back to the palace!"

"No, I...,"

Feng Xiyao was about to refuse without a second thought, but an image suddenly flashed through her mind.

The scene depicted Mo Cangyan being struck in the chest by an arrow, his face contorted in agony...

As the image vanished, Feng Xiyao felt as if someone had fiercely gripped her heart, leaving her gasping for breath and tears uncontrollably rolling down her cheeks.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing her sway and suddenly break into tears, Mo Cangyan's heart ached with concern.

Feng Xiyao recalled never having experienced that particular scene, yet why did the sensation of sorrow feel so vividly real?

She couldn't fathom why she held onto this memory, but the sight of Mo Cangyan being struck by an arrow pierced her heart with a sharp pain.

With fear, she grasped Mo Cangyan's hand, tears streaming down her face.

"I don't want to go back!"

Assuming her tears stemmed from mere reluctance to return, Mo Cangyan found her reaction both amusing and infuriating.

"Fine, we won't go back then. Why are you crying? Just stay here comfortably; I'll keep you safe!"

Hearing the solemn tone of his vow, Feng Xiyao's tears fell uncontrollably once more.

She reached up to embrace him. "No matter what you say, I'm not going back. I want to stay with you!"

"..."

Mo Cangyan's heart softened at her choked voice, and he held her tenderly, feeling both a pang of distress for her and joy at her attachment to him.

With a playful yet irritating tone, his voice rang in her ear. "Feng Xiyao, you look like you're head over heels in love with me!"

"..."

Feng Xiyao, still caught in her sorrow, snapped out of it at this disruptive remark. Frustration and embarrassment flooded her.

Mo Cangyan, still grinning as he held her, was suddenly pushed away. The person in his arms retreated a few steps.

"What are you thinking? I'm just afraid of being left a widow if you die!"

"Hmph, tyrant! I struggled to express those feelings, and you not only fail to appreciate the sentiment but also mock my reluctance to lose you. Just go away!"

With this thought, Feng Xiyao turned around angrily, intending to leave.

Mo Cangyan panicked and quickly embraced her from behind.

"Alright, alright, it's because I love you too much and can't bear to part with you. Don't be angry, okay?"

Hearing the man's conciliatory tone, Feng Xiyao felt like laughing but managed to hold back.

"That's more like it!"

"I didn't force you; you said it yourself!"

Amused by her proud yet adorable tone, Mo Cangyan curved his lips into a smile and planted a big kiss on her cheek.

"So, my beloved wife, are you not angry anymore now?"

Feng Xiyao lifted her chin and huffed. "A little bit still!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Cangyan kissed the other side of her cheek just as fiercely.

"And what about now?"

Feng Xiyao couldn't help but giggle.

"Mo Cangyan, how are you so childish!"

"..."

Qin Fang finished dealing with the people inside the room and stepped out to see his two masters playfully teasing each other in the courtyard.

Seeing the master humbly pleasing his wife, Qin Fang's lips curled into a smile.

Actually, as long as Madam was happy, that was all that mattered!

...

These past few days, Ruoyan sensed that something was about to happen in the estate. Even Li Weide seemed to have vanished without a trace.

The Governor and his wife's relationship grew stronger by the day, leaving no room for her intervention. She wanted to consult Li Weide for a solution, but he was nowhere to be found...

Xiao Feng returned, intending to report to Mo Cangyan, only to find Ruyan crouching sneakily by the door, peering inside.

"Miss Ruyan, what are you doing?"

Startled by the sound, Ruyan hastily turned around. Seeing that it was only a servant from Governor Li's entourage, disdain flickered in her eyes.

"I'm just checking to see what the Governor is up to. He hasn't visited me for days!"

At this, she remembered that this man was under the Governor's command and would likely know why he hadn't been visiting. She quickly followed up with a question.

"Could you please ask the Governor for me why he hasn't come to see me these past few days?"

Of course, it was because Li Weide had been restrained, rendering further pretense with this woman unnecessary.

Xiao Feng had no intention of divulging this information. With a cold gaze, he stepped inside, leaving the door shut firmly behind him.

"What do you mean by that? You dare to ignore me?!"

Ruyan erupted in anger, attempting to storm in but finding herself blocked outside as Xiao Feng slammed the door shut.

Xiao Feng stepped in to find Mo Cangyan intently studying a map retrieved from Li Weide's quarters.

It was a detailed map of the Woodtooth Bandit Lair, clearly outlining the path up the mountain and the layout of the settlement.

"Lin Youquan must be quite daring to entrust this to Li Weide!"

Mo Cangyan's lips compressed. "Lin Youquan wouldn't have the guts. It's more likely that Li Weide secretly had someone draw it!"

Xiao Feng nodded. "Master, Prince Nan'an is already encamped outside, awaiting your orders!"

Mo Cangyan's gaze drifted to the window with a hint of melancholy. "Once Qin Fang returns, everything can begin."

...

Feng Xiyao had a peculiar dream filled with unfamiliar and terrifying scenes.

She saw herself drowning, burning, and even leaping off a cliff...

What frightened her most was being pierced through the chest by Mo Cangyan's sword while he held another woman in his arms.

She abruptly opened her eyes to a searing pain in her chest. As she reached out to touch it, her hand met with a sticky residue. Instantly, the room was saturated with the pungent scent of blood.