Abandoned Wife? Her Starlight Shall Blind You!-Chapter 91 - 42: Old Mrs. Xu Is Still Scheming to Escape

Chapter 91: Chapter 42: Old Mrs. Xu Is Still Scheming to Escape

Gu Mao furrowed his brows, silent for a moment, yet inside, he was a storm of emotions, hard to quell.

The complete annihilation of the Shen Family Army was not only a severe pain for the Shen family but also a profound trauma that the entire Dayi Country could not ignore.

After a long while, he finally calmed the waves in his heart and spoke earnestly, "Ruoxi, have you thought about your family? Knowing that your Shen family has already endured such tragic pain, if something happens to you again, how could they bear it?"

Shen Ruoxi’s face was resolute, "Uncle Gu, I want to be myself again. Don’t worry, I won’t let myself fall into danger.

I want my father, brothers, and uncles to see, in spirit, how we reclaim our lost land and achieve victory."

Pain flickered in Gu Mao’s eyes. The Loyalty Marquis was not just his superior, but a good mentor and friend. To let his spirit see the country’s victory was his desire, even more so for their relative, Shen Ruoxi.

He struggled internally for a long time, his expression grave, "Even if you become outstanding among everyone in the arena, as a woman, His Majesty may not allow you to go to the border city."

Shen Ruoxi said sincerely, "Uncle Gu, I’ve seen the posted notice, and it doesn’t specify men only.

Every citizen of Dayi has the responsibility to serve this land; could you please register my name?"

"Ruoxi..." Gu Mao’s fingers clenched tightly, conflicted.

Shen Ruoxi softly pleaded, "Uncle Gu, please just register my name! If His Majesty has any blame, put all the responsibility on me."

"This...?"

Shen Ruoxi’s eyes turned slightly red, "Uncle Gu, do you know my father and brothers’ wish? As long as our country hasn’t reclaimed the lost territory, their spirits cannot return home.

They died there; as their niece, shouldn’t I go and see? I must bring back the spirits they left there."

Gu Mao felt as if struck by a heavy hammer, the pain unbearable. In the end, he nodded firmly, "Fine, Uncle will help you register, but whether you can go to the border city is not my decision."

Shen Ruoxi finally felt relieved; as long as she could stand out in the selection, His Majesty’s decree wouldn’t be easily nullified!

She thanked Gu Mao and repeatedly instructed, "Uncle Gu, this must be kept secret, don’t let it spread."

Gu Mao nodded gently in agreement, "Understood, come here to draw lots the day before the arena competition."

He knew well, even if Shen Ruoxi tried to avoid attention, as soon as she stepped into the arena, His Majesty would surely intervene.

But for now, he chose not to shatter her filial hopes, leaving her a chance and hope.

"Understood, Uncle Gu, I’ll leave now," Shen Ruoxi said with joy.

Gu Mao nodded slightly.

Shen Ruoxi left in high spirits, while Gu Mao watched her leave, sighing softly.

A child who should be cherished by all Dayi citizens was hurt by that scoundrel...

The news of Shen Ruoxi’s suitor selection also reached Old Mrs. Xu’s ears, and Nanny Hou whispered beside her, "His Majesty’s intentions are very clear, but alas..."

Old Mrs. Xu naturally understood what she lamented. If things about her weren’t exposed, and she held on until the moment His Majesty took her into the palace, the Shen family would still be in her grasp.

How did Shen Ruoxi realize it? Old Mrs. Xu was very regretful.

"Can’t you contact Tai?" Old Mrs. Xu asked coldly.

Nanny Hou shook her head helplessly, "Madam, I cannot go out, and all the maids and women outside are Shen Ruoxi’s people, so there’s no way to get news about Young Master Tai."

"Do you think the things Shen Ruoxi said, how credible are they?" Old Mrs. Xu’s face was dark, her tone tinged with unease.

Nanny Hou thought for a moment, then replied softly, "I think, what she says is not false."

Hearing this, Old Mrs. Xu’s face suddenly turned pale.

Her own body was deteriorating, and now she was actually trapped in this backyard by a little girl. She never thought, she who always hunted geese, got her eyes pecked by a goose.

Nanny Hou continued in a low voice, "Madam, I overheard the maids chatting outside yesterday, saying that His Majesty held a martial arts contest to recruit heroes from the world to reinforce the border city.

Do you think we still have a chance to leave this place?"

A glimmer flashed in Old Mrs. Xu’s eyes. Having been a sect leader in the martial world for many years, even if she were to die, she would die outside.

Old Mrs. Xu took a deep breath, her eyes filled with calculation, "Don’t worry! I have a way to get out."

"But we’re trapped and can’t contact the outside?" Clearly, Nanny Hou was not as optimistic as her.

Old Mrs. Xu’s mouth curved into a self-mocking cold smile, her eyes sinister and ruthless, "I may not have much time left, but I must find Tai and get to the bottom of things, or I won’t die with peace."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Hou shivered, quickly calling out, "Madam..."

Old Mrs. Xu waved her hand, indicating she should not speak more, "Everyone dies. Perhaps before I die, I can see things more clearly.

Losing to Shen Ruoxi, I concede.

But the harm Tai did to me, I will not let go easily.

What I’ve sought my whole life is just a place for women; why can men have multiple wives and mistresses, trampling on our dignity?

If he still harms others, I’ll do some good before I die and kill him."

Nanny Hou asked in shock, "You know Young Master Tai’s whereabouts?"

Old Mrs. Xu shook her head, "I don’t know, but I have my ways. You go, leave me alone for a while."

Nanny Hou retreated respectfully.

A complex light flashed in Old Mrs. Xu’s eyes, for she hadn’t revealed all her feelings to Nanny Hou.

Now she trusted no one; there was only one person she could trust, and that person was also the only one who could save her from this predicament.

She exhaled lightly, feeling a bit sorry for Shen Ruoxi, whom she deeply resented.

Such a stunning woman, having once been hurt by a scumbag, yet still stubbornly pursuing her path, sooner or later will suffer at the hands of another heartless man, ending with a broken heart.

Such a pity! If only she were more like herself, she would be a great successor, but alas, she’s too stubbornly rigid.

...

After successfully registering, Shen Ruoxi was filled with joy.

She went to the backyard, where the sword light flickered, practicing a set of swordsmanship.

At this moment, Chuntao hurriedly arrived and told her that a carrier pigeon from her senior brother had arrived.

Shen Ruoxi gently wiped the sweat off her forehead, washed her hands, and then returned to her room.

She slowly opened the letter from her senior brother.

The letter stated that Manager Yan had been successfully captured and confirmed to be a remnant of the Demon Sect, while the real Manager Yan had been killed long ago.

However, Xing Yuan, who was skilled in Disguise Technique, managed to escape in front of his people. He is extremely dangerous and requires extra caution.

Her senior brother advised her to carry some defensive medications as a precaution and informed her that their people were still making every effort to track Xing Yuan’s whereabouts.

After reading the letter, Shen Ruoxi frowned slightly. Xing Yuan is indeed a dangerous figure, and if not eliminated, the consequences will be endless.