
"Hehe, that's not necessary. Xuan'er, already well-understood and very memorized the entire set of sentences in the contents of the moral book." My reply chuckled awkwardly
Humph, who wants to copy that boring book again? Nanbao is better at freedom of expression.
"I can mention it, if guru—"
"No need, we should hurry to meet Huanran." The reply interrupted my words.
Ji Gui pulled my arm then we walked through a small road to one of the shop buildings that sold fish directly caught by the fishermen of the Nanbao Tribe.
The calligraphy board right above the entrance reads 'Kaibo Shop'
"Why did you choose this store?" My whisper slowly asked him.
I know they chose this store for hiding because of its strategic location and does not look striking but a place like this will also be easy to find because it can be ascertained the enemy will check the place the inconspicuous first because when something looks suspicious means there is something big stored in it, don't you think?
"Nanjing's capital of Nanbao is very heavily guarded, it is very difficult for us to pass through the inspection gate. There is only one way that is to become a Nanbao fisherman who does have tokens to get out and enter the region. Previously, Huanran and I went to Nanhai to meet someone who owned this Kaibo Store." It was Ji Gui
I nodded in understanding because Kangjian had also previously told me about Nanhai (South Sea) located not far from this city.
We stepped closer and closer to the Kaibo Store building. My eyes became clearer as I looked at the sturdy back of a man wearing a headscarf and face veil.
The man turned his body and faced us. As the man looked at me from behind the hood that was blocking his face. The feeling of goosebumps that suddenly alighted my body was already very familiar. Clearly this person was Xiu Huanran who had always acted decisively towards me.
I smiled sweetly, released the grasp of Ji Gui's arm and stepped quickly towards Xiu Huanran.
My plan now is to act as a cute and sweet girl who is obedient to win my second brother's heart again.
Xiu Huanran put on a sinister face, it seems like he is very upset with me.
Just now that I wanted to hug her, Xiu Huanran had already acted first to persecute me.
"Auw, Er'Ge loose! My ears will fall off if you're like this" I cried as he pulled up my earlobe.
"Bad boy, do you know what you're doing wrong?" Said Xiu Huanran with a slight growl of annoyance.
"No." I answered no matter trying to keep his arm away from my earlobe.
"Argh, I mean—I know, I know." I continued as Xiu Huanran grew louder and harder to pull my ears.
"Er'ge, this includes violence in brotherhood. Know it? I can sue you, "I said irregularly and a little indecisive.
"What's your fault?" Ask me still not to take his arm off my earlobe.
"Huanran, release. We'll talk inside" said Ji Gui, pulling me away from Xiu Huanran's persecution.
I can actually fight Xiu Huanran, but I dare not because I still need him.
"Teacher, you're very considerate." I smiled at Ji Gui because this man can always free me from Xiu Huanran's punishment.
"You have always saved him" Eluh Xiu Huanran looked at us in annoyance.
"Er'ge, are you jealous?" Said teasing.
Keep my body away from Ji Gui then position yourself in the middle between the two of them. Staring at them with a probing and taunting look.
"I see the development of your current relationship is very close. I wonder what kind of relationship you have between you? A fella? Business associate? Or—" I paused by tapping my chin as if I were thinking.
Now I laugh out loud imagining them together as lovers, I don't know my absurd thoughts are coming back. My fujoshi soul thrashed out.
"Haha, I understand—I understand." I looked at those who looked confused.
Then I quickly stopped my laughter and put on a serious expression staring at the two of them and raised above one of my tightly clenched arms.
"Xuan'er knows that this broken arm is unacceptable, but you take it easy Xuan'er will stand by whatever your decision is." My words encouraged them.
As if I had just understood my point, they both growled furiously.
"Not be so ashamed. So you guys really broke an arm?" I stared at them plain.
"I like women!" Ji Gui and Xiu Huanran's jolts simultaneously towards me who subconsciously stepped back in shock at their overreaction.
I actually just wanted to tease them, not expecting their reaction to be too big.
"Haha, okay. I understand, I was wrong." My clumsiness awkwardly stretched both my hands forward trying to make them relax again.
"Come, we'll talk inside." I rushed into the shop building.
"No need" Xiu Huanran said, making me stop my steps and turn around and look at him.
"We'll be back now. Dad's worried about you. And also we'll use the identity of the fisherman who went sailing at night to get out of this region." Xiu Huanran
"I just gave you a hint and a chance to escape, because I know—now you can take care of yourself. Makes me not act to pick you up directly." Further
"Er'ge, it's not that easy. I can't go back with you guys" I said, shaking my face.
"I made an engagement agreement," I continued straightforwardly telling them.
"WHAT?!"
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"can't. Abort it! We're leaving now." Xiu Huanran said with fire
We were in a Kaibo store that had one of the small rooms inside.
I explained the details of my plan and all my actions to them. Repeatedly trying to convince them to cooperate with my plan.
"Er'ge, think. I made a chance for you, this is great. We can keep an eye on Nanbao from the inside." Muck persuaded him.
"But you sacrificed yourself by being tied down by that asshole's engagement." Said Ji Gui replying to me.
Quite surprised because it was only the first time I heard a Ji Gui say a harsh word when calling my fake engagement.
"I made a pact with Sima Junke. We can make a plan to cancel it in the future" I reply convincingly.
"Trust me" I continued in a slow tone.
They were drowning in each other's thoughts. Time and time again I could hear them sigh.
"I trust you, but not the person you mentioned. What if he reneges on the agreement and binds you to control the actions of the Xiu family? Especially with General Nanbao who was made a prisoner of war—they tried hard to free him, right? " Say Ji Gui looked at me deeply.
I looked at Ji Gui, understood what she meant.I agreed with a nod of my head.
"I see what you mean, Master. Calm down your disciple is very intelligent, will not be easily conquered and oppressed. They can't control the Xiu Family because they can't control me, can they?" Answer me with confidence.
"Xuan'er, what's your next plan?" It was Xiu Huanran's turn to ask, it seemed like he had already been slightly withered and tempted by my offer.
"Go back, confer with the old madam and then meet you with her. Since this is just a secret trade between you and Nanbao without involving Shen, we don't need the emperor's approval." Evidently
"Er'ge, I know. You have great power behind you, I believe with only a few months you can strengthen your connection network and your position here. By the time it arrives, I'll make a plan of letting go and nullifying the engagement." I continue with confidence and direction.
"You're not afraid? If the Emperor knew we could be suspected of betraying Shen and the entire Xiu family would be beheaded" Xiu Huanran said, raising the corner of his brow waiting for my answer.
"Yes, don't get caught." Polo answered.
"I mean, don't use your real name in the paper of a trade agreement. Just write down the other name you used in your hidden business, "I'll know.
Without me saying anything, I knew that Xiu Huanran was very intelligent and would not be as reckless as exposing himself before the highest power holders like the Emperor.
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Broken arms: Men love gay A.K.A men.
Btw if there is no end pov writing means pov xuan before msh continues in the next chapter is gaiseu.