Kapitel 5: Chapter 5 Salvation (1)_1
In the middle of the road, a pale, emaciated girl stood blocking the way, while facing her were dozens of tall horses… and upon their backs, dozens of burly men clad in a menacing aura.
These people filled Mo Yan with dread, but at this moment, the safety of her family was of utmost importance. She mustered her courage and looked up, only to find herself lost in a pair of deep, ink-like eyes—
He was slender and elegantly unruffled, as serene as a deity!
Mo Yan stared blankly at the man who seemed like an immortal from a painting, momentarily forgetting her fear. The phrase "slender and elegantly unruffled, as serene as a deity" popped into her head, but as she met his soul-captivating gaze, she felt that even the most beautiful poetry would be a blasphemy against him!
Xiao Ruiyuan knitted his brows, his eyes as dark as lacquer coldly observing the girl who rushed in front of him. He was not the first to be stared at in this manner; there had been those who were amazed, those who tried to ingratiate themselves, those with schemes... yet none had been as foolish as her. Could she really be an idiot?
Xiao Eleven had the same thought as his master, and his initially impatient expression turned to one of pity.
If Mo Yan had the ability to read minds and knew what the master and servant were thinking, she would definitely retort with hands on hips: You're the idiot, your whole family are idiots!
Mo Yan wasn't actually infatuated, it was just that the original owner of her body had been famished to a serious degree, causing even her own reactions to be slow. Being momentarily dazzled by beauty was just a minute's matter; she hadn't forgotten her purpose for stopping them.
"Kind sirs, this girl means no disrespect in blocking your path. It's just that my family has encountered a band of evil men who wish to capture my younger brother and sister to cook and eat them. They were too powerful for me to stop, so I had no choice but to resort to this. I beg for your understanding and assistance to save us!"
Mo Yan didn't dare delay, she blurted out her plea in one breath. She anxiously watched the handsome man, who was clearly the leader, uncertain if in this age where life was as cheap as grass, he would come to their aid or... simply ignore them!
However, every time she caught sight of the man's cold eyes, she was cowed by his presence. She found herself involuntarily looking away, thinking to herself, Could this be the legendary air of dominance?
Xiao Ruiyuan's brows moved slightly, he remained silent but didn't ride away.
Xiao Eleven understood his master's thoughts. Although his master might seem icy and ruthless, that was only towards certain individuals. When it came to harmless commoners, his master was indeed tolerant. This girl had run up, pleading for help in a heinous situation; surely, his master would not stand by idly.
With this thought, he spoke up, "Do not fret, Miss. I will have some men accompany you to rescue your family right away!" After speaking, he signaled to the men behind him, and immediately five burly men rode out.
Mo Yan had not expected that they would agree so readily to help. Overjoyed, she quickly thanked the handsome man, "Thank you for your assistance, sir. I have nothing to repay you with. If by chance we meet again in the future, I shall surely express my gratitude!"
How could his men dare to take action without the handsome man's approval?
Although the handsome man still had an icy face, as if he was saying "strangers, keep out," Mo Yan felt he was the typical type with a cold exterior but a warm heart, far better than those who were warm on the surface but deceptively dangerous behind your back.
Xiao Ruiyuan wouldn't take the promise of a green girl to heart, yet as he looked at the girl's sincere and earnest eyes, he found himself unconsciously nodding in agreement.
Xiao Eleven caught the moment, his expression turning mischievous.
Noticing the look from his subordinate, Xiao Ruiyuan casually glanced his way.
Xiao Eleven shrank his neck and turned his head to address Mo Yan with a wooden face, "Lead the way, Miss. We will follow you!"
Kapitel 6: Chapter 6 Salvation (2)_1
Mo Yan did not miss the "expressive glances" exchanged between them, but her determination to rescue them left no time to dwell on the master-servant duo's emotions.
When Mo Yan arrived with her people, Mo Qingze, weak and having endured days of hunger, was being besieged by those villains, curled up on the ground, utterly powerless to resist!
The two young ones were restrained as well, watching their father being beaten, already weeping inconsolably.
Mo Yan's anger surged from within, rushing forward with long strides—yet Xiao Eleven and the others were quicker. By the time she helped Mo Qingze up and settled the siblings, the fight had ended, and the wrongdoers were tied up tight, lying on the ground whimpering, nowhere near as ferocious and brazen as before!
"Thank you so much, brothers. If you hadn't come to our rescue, my family would have certainly perished here!" Mo Yan was genuinely grateful and offered her thanks once more.
Xiao Eleven waved his hand dismissively, "No need for thanks, young lady. These damned scoundrels have probably harmed many people. Running into us, they simply got what they deserved for the people's sake!"
After speaking, he looked at the exhausted family of one adult and three children and couldn't help but ask, "Are you planning to go to Yongcheng? We just passed through Yongcheng the day before yesterday. The place is crowded with refugees. The Magistrate, fearing chaos, has ordered the city gates closed. I'm afraid until the disaster abates and the crowds disperse, those gates won't open."
What he did not mention was that, to survive, the refugees gathered outside the city gates were capable of anything; he had witnessed people fighting to the death over a stale pancake.
Mo Qingze was taken aback. He wasn't just a Scholar focused on ancient books; he could guess somewhat the situation in Yongcheng. But if they didn't go to Yongcheng, where else could they go?
Mo Yan was also somewhat surprised. The original host had never traveled far from home and was unaware of the full extent of Chu country's territories, knowing only to follow her father's lead to Yongcheng without any other knowledge. Newly arrived, she was even less aware of any other safe destinations.
As for having a Space to return home or such, she hadn't considered it; with bandits and the Court fiercely clashing, going back would likely endanger their lives.
The group fell silent, and the atmosphere became somber.
Xiao Eleven, observing the thoughtful father and daughter, knew they were at a loss for a safe destination, so he suggested, "You can make a detour to Jing City. Although it's a longer journey, it is still more stable at the foot of the Imperial City!"
Jing City had also seen an influx of refugees, and while they too were not allowed to enter, the benevolent ruler of the day had ordered simple dwellings built outside the city to shelter the refugees, and set up soup kitchens to feed them daily. Although it might not fully satisfy their hunger, it would at least keep them from starving to death.
Mo Yan's eyes brightened at the thought that Jing City was a good idea. She didn't know how long the drought would last or when the Court's conflict with the bandits would end, but compared to other places, JingDu was undoubtedly the safest.
Mo Qingze pondered the idea and seemed moved, but the distance to JingDu was indeed too far; without a month's worth of walking, they simply couldn't make it. More than the fear of hunger, he worried about encountering dangers on the road like the one they faced today.
Seeing that Mo Qingze remained silent, Xiao Eleven guessed his worries and refrained from persuading further. Were it convenient, he could have pleaded with his lord to take the family with them to JingDu, but their group was tasked by the Emperor to quell unrest in the south, so...
In the end, Mo Qingze did not make up his mind but accepted Xiao Eleven's kindness and expressed his thanks once again.
With his lord waiting, Xiao Eleven could not stay long. Without further ado, he handed a small Token to Mo Qingze and, along with the others, quickly left with the captured evildoers.
As they watched Xiao Eleven and his group depart, Mo Yan clutched the small Passage Order in Mo Qingze's hand, feeling a warmth in her heart, thinking there still were many good people in this world! Inwardly, she vowed to repay this life-saving grace if opportunity arose.
She disliked being in debt to others, fearing the cost of repayment might be more than she could bear. This was also the main reason she decided to look after the original host's family rather than strike out on her own after transmigrating into the host's body.
Yet, this little interlude left no deep impression on either party's mind, and naturally, they were unaware of the profound bond that would form between them in the future…
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