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When Mei Shuang appeared before Yun Kong, even Yun Kong himself couldn't help but chuckle, his lips curling up as his eyes sparkled with amusement.
The robe, which reached the ground, was so wide it looked like something from a stage performance. Mei Shuang simply picked up a piece of straw rope from the cornfield and tied it around her waist, which helped to define her figure.
After changing clothes, Yun Kong did not delay further and urged Mei Shuang to walk quickly alongside him.
Hastily passing through the cornfield, they soon arrived at a cluster of houses.
Due to its remote location, this fishing village near the river consisted of only a few dozen households scattered unevenly across a series of hills. Besides fields in front and behind the village, there were patches of forest.
As it was already past four in the morning, some early risers had begun to light their candles.
Mei Shuang followed Yun Kong as they wandered around the village for a while before arriving at an inconspicuous small house at the back.
Yun Kong gently knocked three times on the dilapidated gate, and soon after, they heard the sound of a door opening from inside. With a creak, the gate swung open to reveal a small lantern, followed by a youthful voice saying, "Young Master, you're back? Come in quickly."
Mei Shuang felt somewhat relieved; it was clear that Yun Kong had made preparations in advance. Moreover, this fishing village was quite secluded, so they could likely hide for a while.
Although the exterior of the house was shabby, the interior was tidy and clean.
The not-so-spacious room contained a square table, several chairs, and against the wall stood a small single bed. The bedding on top was slightly messy, indicating that the girl who had just opened the door had recently gotten out of bed.
Noticing Mei Shuang's unusual attire, the girl blinked her sleepy eyes and asked, "Young Master, is this your clothing?"
Yun Kong nodded. "Xiang Cao, go boil some water for this young lady to wash up. Also, find her some suitable clothes..."
He turned to the inner room, and when he came out again, he was dressed in a set of dark clothing.
Without the monk's robe, Yun Kong appeared even taller and more handsome against the backdrop of the dark attire.
Dark colors inherently possess a special quality, and few can wear them with an air of mystery.
One person Mei Shuang had encountered was Emperor Xiao Luo of the Great Qin Empire, and the other was the monk Yun Kong before her.
The difference was that Emperor Xiao Luotian of the Great Qin Empire exuded a kingly aura; the dark color on him conveyed a sense of solemnity, authority, and an unapproachable demeanor. In contrast, Yun Kong wore his dark clothing with a hint of melancholy. Especially his ink-like eyes, equally deep and unfathomable, lacked the arrogance and aloofness of Emperor Xiao Luo. Instead, they seemed to harbor endless stories that captivated one's gaze and invited exploration.
"What are you thinking about?"
The gentle question brought Mei Shuang back to reality. She said, "You look much better in these ordinary clothes than in your monk's robe. Why do you want to become a monk?"
Perhaps Mei Shuang's question was too direct; Yun Kong was momentarily taken aback but found himself unable to answer.
Such questions inevitably touched upon the deepest thorn in his heart, and each time it was brushed against, it brought a piercing pain.
He took a light breath, automatically ignoring Mei Shuang's question—ignorance is bliss!
Seeing that he was unwilling to respond, Mei Shuang asked again, "Is this your place?"
"Yes, for now I have to endure this. I need to find an opportunity to leave here soon," Yun Kong said, staring at the flickering candle flame on the table. "Their people are not far from here..."
Mei Shuang immediately became anxious. "Who are they? Are they in cahoots with the person who was lurking in my room and forced me out tonight? How do they know my whereabouts?"
"Lurking in your room?" Yun Kong seemed a bit surprised, but quickly understood as he looked at Mei Shuang's pale face and chuckled lightly. "It seems that there is more than one party looking for you tonight..."
Mei Shuang stammered, "What?! Who else could it be?!"
"Naturally, it should be someone who knows you..." Yun Kong stood up and looked outside the window at the darkening sky, not continuing his thought.
Indeed, if it were someone else, would they be so polite? They would have probably tied you up in the room by now.
Yun Kong gazed at the thick night outside for a moment before turning back. The ink-like depths of his eyes reflected the figure staring blankly at the candle flame—small and thin, yet it caught his attention.
He hadn't expected that when he saw her being threatened, she would suddenly fall and roll into the river.
Although he was startled at the time, he had clearly seen Mei Shuang's head slightly emerge from the reeds after she had hidden there, quickly grabbing a reed to fashion two thin tubes to insert into her nose before slowly sinking underwater...
He couldn't help but be amazed; this woman had so many tricks up her sleeve. No wonder people were becoming increasingly wary of her...
While he was lost in thought, the small candle flame on the table flickered slightly as the door opened, and a gust of wind extinguished it.
Startled as if facing a great disaster, Mei Shuang jumped up from her contemplation. At that moment, she heard a faint voice from outside saying, "Young Master? The water is ready..."
Damn! You scared me to death!
Mei Shuang took a deep breath as she saw the young girl carrying a steaming large bucket inside, followed by a set of men's clothes.
Yun Kong instructed Mei Shuang as he was leaving, "After you wash up, we will leave immediately."
"Wait, wait, wait! I won't wash up; I'll just change into the clothes and leave."
Upon hearing that she was being sought after by several parties, Mei Shuang insisted on not washing up anymore. She hurriedly took off Yun Kong's monk robe and changed into the clothes that had been brought, anxiously urging Yun Kong to take her away.
The young girl was quick-witted; seeing the situation, she went out first to gather information.
Before long, the girl returned, panting and looking somewhat panicked. "Young Master, it's bad..."
She glanced at Mei Shuang and hesitated for a moment. "It seems like the officials have surrounded the area outside..."
"Officials??..."
Mei Shuang nearly collapsed. Fortunately, Yun Kong was there to catch her, preventing her from falling to the ground. In her panic, she grabbed Yun Kong's sleeve and shouted, "This... this... this isn't coming for me, right? I haven't stolen anything or committed any crimes; I've always followed the law and never gotten into any trouble!"
Deep down, she regretted not hiding under the bridge; if she had just waited a little longer until dawn, she could have left by boat without any issues. Instead, she had foolishly listened to this monk's words and ended up here in a daze. If this was indeed about her, it would be like catching a turtle in a jar.
Yun Kong's expression turned serious as a bitter smile crossed his lips. "It seems everyone has gathered here today..."
Before long, they heard chaotic sounds coming from afar, as if someone was giving orders. Soon after, torches illuminated half of the village, accompanied by the sounds of barking dogs and crowing roosters echoing throughout the settlement.
Mei Shuang was so shocked that her legs trembled, and she could barely take a step. There was no doubt that this situation was not a coincidence.
Even the Government had been mobilized, and they came to this godforsaken place where no one usually ventured, indicating that they were well-prepared.
In her panic, Mei Shuang suddenly had a realization. She shook off Yun Kong's sleeve and asked, "They can't be here to arrest you, can they?"
To her surprise, Yun Kong did not hide it at all and nodded, "That's right."
"......"
Mei Shuang became furious as she realized what this meant. "What do you mean? You want me to come here and accompany you while you're being arrested?"
Yun Kong ignored Mei Shuang's anger and calmly replied, "I was captured because of you..."
".......” At that moment, Mei Shuang felt nothing but disgust for the seemingly elegant Yun Kong. She wished she could kick his handsome face.
What a ridiculous excuse! It was clearly his own wrongdoing that brought trouble upon her, yet he spoke as if she had dragged him into this mess.
How frustrating! She had managed to hide but still couldn't escape the authorities!
There was no need to say that if the Government caught her, her identity would definitely be exposed. This place was neither too close nor too far from the capital...
She didn't dare to think any further; the most important thing now was to escape before the officials arrived.
Listening to the increasingly chaotic footsteps approaching, she stamped her feet anxiously and exclaimed, "What should we do?"
Yun Kong furrowed his brows, his expression serious as he replied honestly, "It's not easy to handle..."
"......"
Mei Shuang nearly crinkled her nose in frustration. Who are these people? Coming to this wretched place under the guise of saving themselves, thinking they were safe, only to find it was even more dangerous than before. And at this moment, he still had no idea.
"Is that so? I actually have an idea," Mei Shuang said coldly.
"What is it?" Yun Kong asked casually while listening to the commotion outside.
"You go out and confess..." Mei Shuang said with a stern face.
Yun Kong fell silent for a moment, then suddenly smirked, a hint of an imperceptible emotion flashing in his eyes. He casually picked up a nearby candle flame and tossed it onto a pile of firewood in the courtyard. The flame caught quickly, and the fire spread rapidly.
"What are you doing!" Mei Shuang exclaimed in panic. "Do you want them to come even faster? Once that fire starts, won't it attract their attention?"
Mei Shuang felt like rushing over to extinguish the flames; this was truly making things worse!
She was certain that Yun Kong must be insane! And she had gone mad for following him here!
Sure enough, the rapidly spreading flames shot up into the sky, and the light quickly caught the attention of those outside. They could hear terrified shouts from outside, "The water is coming!"
Mei Shuang had not yet reacted when Yun Kong had already opened the courtyard door.
Sure enough, she saw the neighbors rushing over with shoulder poles and water buckets. The soldiers, seeing this, could no longer continue their house-to-house search and looked over in confusion.
The neighbors who came to help were quickly trying to extinguish the fire amidst Xiang Cao's cries, fearing that the flames would spread to their own homes. The scene was chaotic.
Yun Kong had already pulled Mei Shuang down from the wall and was running towards the back of the village amidst the commotion.
Xiang Cao's desperate cries made Mei Shuang feel unbearable. While gasping for breath as she ran, she complained, "Why did you set her house on fire? What will a young girl do? We should take her with us..."
Yun Kong remained silent.
"A monk should be compassionate, how could you—"
Before she could finish her sentence, Mei Shuang's mouth was covered by Yun Kong's hand. She was taken aback and noticed Yun Kong shaking his head, realizing that there was danger around them.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
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