Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1068 - 1067: Unexpected

As he spoke, he even let out a few smug chuckles.

Liu Sisi’s heart tightened, "So, you’ve known who I am for quite some time?"

"Known? How could I not know? The illustrious Princess Ruyu of the Great Zhao, how could someone like me resist taking a few glances?"

His words brimmed with irony, and the corners of his mouth twisted into a mocking smile.

"If I could, I’d rather be an ordinary farmer’s wife, able to quietly support a husband and teach children, and live out the rest of my days in peace. Unfortunately, heaven seems to enjoy making a joke out of people’s lives!"

Liu Sisi let out a self-deprecating laugh, the corners of her mouth tinged with bitterness.

Meanwhile, her mind was racing.

If his base was actually near the gold mine, and her people were coming and going every day, could these people truly remain unaffected?

If the others were to harbor any little schemes, then...

"Cut the crap! It’s easy for you rich folks to talk without feeling the pain! Common people? If you really became one, you might be even worse off than yours truly!"

Her words had evidently struck a nerve, and he couldn’t help but curse loudly!

He even pushed Liu Sisi around several times.

"Oh, so you’re also from Zhao Country! I never expected you’d end up working for the ruler of Xixia Country, haha..."

Knocked to the ground, Liu Sisi couldn’t help but throw back a jeering comment.

"What of it? My mother is a native here, but my father is from Great Xia. What’s wrong with what I’m doing?"

He said nonchalantly, but then abruptly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, aren’t you the same? Your biological father is none other than the current Emperor, and your mother is a Princess of Xixia. Stuck in the middle, aren’t you even more pitiful, more tragic than me?"

Looking at the woman who had fallen to the ground, he finally understood why he had been unable to bring himself to harm her.

Perhaps it was because their backgrounds were so similar that he felt a semblance of pity for her; it was also because of her background that he felt an unparalleled envy!

Why was he born into an ordinary family, while she was blessed with all the advantages?

The thought emerged, and his eyes inadvertently stained with a bloody redness.

"...Speaking of which, you and I are connected by the same fate, born of the same roots—why the hurry to come at each other? If you’re willing, from now on, follow me. As long as I have a bite to eat, you’ll surely have a bowl of porridge to drink. What do you say?" Liu Sisi coaxed gently.

He was taken aback, and then burst into a big laughter, "Had you said this a month earlier... It’s a pity that now it’s either your death or mine! In consideration of our similar fates, I’ll let you suffer less. That’ll be my ultimate act of benevolence. Let’s go!"

Having said that, he urged her onward repeatedly.

Back on familiar territory, Liu Sisi hurried along rapidly, turning east and west, quickly exiting the Nine Dragon Cave.

The path had been considerably widened since the gold mine was discovered. However, the route they were taking wasn’t the main path, but rather they turned onto a fork beside it, exiting the cave through a slanting side passage at the foot of the mountain.

Emerging from the cave, there was a carriage waiting at the mountain base, ready to pick them up.

Once on the carriage, it jostled and swayed along until Liu Sisi got out and realized, after all the roundabout travel, that she had actually returned to the county city and was beneath her own residence! It was one of the numerous alternative tunnels they had initially dug.

This world is simply too crazy!

The other party was particularly smug, "So, what do you think? Isn’t this place great? The so-called most dangerous places are often the safest. No matter how hard they rack their brains, they would never imagine that the very person they’re searching for everywhere is living right beneath their feet. Can you imagine how splendid their faces would be if they knew?"

Following that, he burst into a series of loud laughter.

"Truly brilliant! At least if it were me, I wouldn’t have thought of imprisoning you here. Your men are indeed formidable," said Liu Sisi, nodding again and again, unable to deny that there was some truth to his words.

"Fourth Son of the Cui Family, why waste words with her? Aren’t you tired after such a long journey? Hurry over and get yourself some hot stuff!"

Several others in the tunnel called out to him.

The one called Fourth Son of the Cui Family chuckled, "My Princess Ruyu, my task ends here. Speaking of which, I must thank you for your cooperation all along the way, hahaha..." having said that, he turned around and left.

"Wait! I want some food too."

Liu Sisi raised her voice, and seizing the moment he turned his head to look, she quickly spoke in a low voice, "Think carefully about my offer. I need to go to Xixia and could really use someone with your talents. When you figure it out, you can come and find me at any time."

The Fourth Son of the Cui Family did not respond and walked away.

Quietness gradually settled around her, with only the faint sound of conversation from the three ahead. Only then did Liu Sisi relax and take a good look around her.

This road was an underground passage leading northwest. Since it headed toward the chaotic burial mounds in that direction, the manor had not resorted to extreme measures such as beating to death or mindless killing. Even during times of war, this route was never used, almost forgotten by her.

But these people had found it and taken advantage of it!

Straining to pull at the large lock of the prison cell, this temporary prison, converted from a storehouse, was incredibly strong and showed not the slightest sign of shaking.

She sat down in dejection, looking up at the ceiling.

She thought of Chou Chou, and she thought of Niuniu—wasn’t this the very definition of "so close yet worlds apart"?

At the moment, the Chou Chou and Niuniu that Liu Sisi was longing for were right behind Di Xuan, waiting outside the main entrance of the residence.

By her side, Guihua was incessantly mumbling, "This Prefecture Princess Luo really has her timings. Didn’t she say she’d arrive two days ago? Why choose to come just now? We’re short on staff as it is, how can this be good?"

Di Xuan glanced at Di Ying but didn’t say anything.

Di Ying’s eyes flickered, and then, smiling, she wrapped her arm around Guihua’s, "Auntie, Prefecture Princess Luo wouldn’t want to keep us waiting either, right? She got delayed on the road. She’s been hurrying here day and night; how can we blame her?"

A hint in the music speaks volumes!

Guihua instinctively looked at Di Xuan, instantly understanding.

She quickly laughed, "It’s not that I’m blaming her; I’m just concerned for her safety. All of our men have been dispatched, and if someone wanted to harm her, what would we do? Should we pull some of the housemen to send as backup?"

Di Xuan’s face softened a little, "Thanks to Auntie Guihua for your concern. The Prefecture Princess has traveled a long way; the road is unpredictable. Thankfully, she has arrived safely in Macheng County, which is fortunate indeed!"

Guihua’s smile froze for a moment, and she quickly nodded repeatedly, "That’s true. Prefecture Princess Luo is well-read and wise, with inner beauty and wit, and she’s also won over Sisi’s affection. When Sisi comes back, who knows how happy she will be." freewebnøvel.com

Di Xuan looked at Guihua, said no more, and silence fell over the scene.