roccoschili Chapter 366 The road is rough
Chapter 366 The road is rough
Chapter 366
Sitting next to Ye Yunzhou, inhaling the pine scent of the person beside her, Luo Shuiyao felt again that she had been careless. Perhaps Ye had been planning this all along. But returning to the carriage now would seem even more strange. She could tolerate the mixed fragrance of flowers in the carriage for a while, but if she stayed inside for a long time, her nose would suffer. Thinking this way, she tried her best to ignore the person next to her and instead looked around at the street.
Ye Yunzhou wasn't driving fast. Today was the Hundred Flowers Festival, and the court had lifted the curfew, so the streets were crowded. Perhaps to avoid the crowds, Ye Yunzhou chose to take side streets and alleys. As the night deepened, the number of pedestrians on this stretch of road gradually vanished.
Ye Yunzhou didn't turn around to look at her after hearing this. He continued to drive the carriage with a focused look on his face. He just replied softly, "Ye Yi left a letter saying that they would go back to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion to wait for you. However, when they found you, they sent someone back to tell them. I will take you back to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion first."
Luo Shuiyao nodded, relieved, and continued to look forward. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Ye Yunzhou suddenly pulled the reins, and the carriage suddenly stopped. Then, he frowned and looked forward.
Luo Shuiyao was confused, but she didn't ask any questions. She just moved closer to him.
Sensing her approach, Ye Yunzhou thought she was afraid. He subconsciously raised his hand and gently patted the back of her hand to comfort her.
Luo Shuiyao leaned close to his ear and whispered, "What's wrong?"
Ye Yunzhou didn't respond to her, but listened carefully to the noise before saying, "I heard someone calling for help in the yard next door."
Luo Shuiyao's expression turned serious when she heard this: "But is anyone in danger?"
Ye Yunzhou shook his head: "I don't know." Then he said: "I'll tie the carriage to the tree next to me, come with me to take a look."
Luo Shuiyao didn't refuse. It was a dark and windy night, and she would be even more frightened if she were left alone in the carriage. Besides, even if there was danger ahead, since Ye Yunzhou asked her to go with him, he must be confident that he could protect her.
After the two stopped the carriage, Ye Yunzhou helped her get off. Then, Ye Yunzhou raised his sleeve again, and after Luo Shuiyao held his sleeve, he led her to the gate of a small courtyard not far away.
Arriving at the gate, Ye Yunzhou raised his hand and pushed the door, but found that it seemed to be locked from the inside and did not budge. He pulled Luo Shuiyao back a few steps, looked at the wall that was taller than a person, then turned to look at Luo Shuiyao and said, "Hold me tight, I'll take you in."
Luo Shuiyao didn't hesitate. After all, saving people was the most important thing. Then, she naturally put her arms around his neck and let him lead her into the courtyard. After entering the courtyard, Luo Shuiyao also heard a faint cry for help from inside, as well as the insults of a very familiar man.
"Bitch, why do you think you are so high and mighty? Why do you think you are superior to me? I want to see if you can still be so proud after today!" The sound of tables, chairs and benches falling to the ground came from inside.
When Luo Shuiyao heard the voice, some thoughts flashed through her mind. Her brows turned cold and she rushed towards the house without caring about anything else.
Her speed was so astonishing that even Ye Yunzhou, who was famous for his agility in the army, didn't react. In the blink of an eye, Luo Shuiyao rushed up.
Seeing this, Ye Yunzhou hurriedly followed Luo Shuiyao, ready to lend a hand at any time. The door had probably been in disrepair for a long time, and after Luo Shuiyao slammed it so hard, it broke with a "crack", stirring up a cloud of dust.
When the dust cleared, the scene inside the room infuriated her. The girl she'd met twice before was now pinned to the ground in a state of distress. She clutched her shirt tightly with both hands, but the other person still tore off a large piece. Hearing the noise, the girl turned toward the door. Finger marks were clearly visible on her face, and it was severely red and swollen. When she saw Luo Shuiyao, her eyes instantly filled with hope.
The man who was pressing on the girl was the one called cousin. Because of this sudden change, the man had not yet withdrawn his hand and was still in the position of tearing off the girl's underwear.
"Help me!" The girl was stunned for a moment, then shouted, but her voice was unclear because her face was red and swollen.
The man was also brought back to his senses by the shout. Due to the angle, he didn't notice Ye Yunzhou standing behind Luo Shuiyao, wearing a black robe and hidden in the darkness.
When the man saw that it was Luo Shuiyao, a hint of vigilance flashed across his eyes, which was then replaced by greed. He then said in a nonchalant manner, "Why is this beauty so eager? Could it be that she wants to join in?"
The man's teasing words had barely left his lips when a stone shot out from the darkness and struck him precisely. "Ouch!" the man screamed, falling to the ground.
Luo Shuiyao knew that it was Ye Yunzhou who took action, so she hurried forward and helped the girl up from the ground.
The man covered his head and wailed for a long time, then slowly loosened his hands, revealing them to be covered in blood. His vision went dark and he fainted. This change happened so quickly that even Luo Shuiyao was shocked.
After coming to his senses, Luo Shuiyao kicked the man hard and cursed, "You coward, you dare to force yourself on me? You're simply asking for your own death!"
Afterwards, Luo Shuiyao didn't bother to pay attention to the man lying on the ground. She helped the girl to the side, took off her coat, put it on her, and helped her sit down. The girl was still in shock, but now she felt like she had found support. She snuggled up to Luo Shuiyao and didn't say a word.
Luo Shuiyao knew that she must be terrified, so she didn't ask why. Instead, she half-hugged her and comforted her softly.
After a while, the girl's rapid breathing gradually calmed down, and her body no longer trembled as before. She gently pushed Luo Shuiyao away, tears glistening in her eyes, yet surprisingly bright. "Sister, could you please take me back? And take this man back with you as well? I want to hand him over to my father, and let him deal with him personally."
"This..." Luo Shuiyao hesitated and turned to look at Ye Yunzhou. She didn't know where the girl was, and if she sent her back, it would probably take a long time. Chun Xing and the others were definitely waiting for her, especially Du Lingfeng. If she didn't return for a long time, who knew how anxious he would be.
Ye Yunzhou understood Luo Shuiyao's concerns, cast a soothing look, and said, "I have just asked Ye Yi and the others to rush over, and also sent someone to tell Lord Zhou about the situation.