The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort (Chapters 1- 203)

Chapter 183 : Xiao Shao Returns

Translated by : Mazu

Edited by : Anks & Ely

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Before the two death warriors could see clearly what was happening in front of them, they felt a chill right before a sword pierced their chests. Xiao Shao had thrown his sword, before gathering Jiang Ruan in his arms. He ordered the people behind him, "Kill everyone, leave no survivors."

At the same time, a figure dashed over, who after approaching the entrance, heard the sounds of hand to hand combat. When he saw Jiang Ruan being held in Xiao Shao's arms, his brow furrowed, but he cast those feelings aside as he called out, "Ah Ruan!"

"Dage?" Jiang Ruan was taken aback. Jiang Xin Zhi stood before her, looking quite exhausted as the result of possibly a hurried journey. Jiang Ruan asked curiously, "How is it that you are able to return to the capital so early?" According to their information, it should have taken some time for them to arrive, but the two men unexpectedly returned today. What exactly was going on?

After a glance at Xiao Shao, Jiang Xin Zhi replied, "I kept feeling somewhat anxious, so we hurried back as fast as possible." After a pause, he looked at the melee in the courtyard and grumbled, "You're usually very smart, so how could you do something so foolish at this juncture. If we hadn't been in such a hurry to get home and found this scene, how could I explain it to our mother if something had happened to you today? If you find yourself in a similar situation in the future, don't worry about anything else, save yourself first because you are the most important person to me." Unable to relieve his tension, Jiang Xin Zhi looked at Jiang Ruan and said, "I really don't feel safe leaving you here."

Jiang Ruan patted Xiao Shao and motioned for him to let her go. Xiao Shao released her. Only after Jiang Ruan stood upright did she respond to Jiang Xin Zhi, "They are here for me, and it will be the same wherever I go."

Jiang Xin Zhi still wanted to say a few more words but he was afraid that because Jiang Ruan had suffered quite enough trauma for the day, she might feel aggrieved if he continued. In the end, he endured, then took her hand and said, "Anyway, it's not safe here. Return to the Jiang fu with me."

Xiao Shao grabbed Jiang Ruan's arm; his eyes were icy. "She's not going anywhere. She'll stay here."

Each man held onto her, placing her in the middle of the two of them. The situation had reached a deadlock. Then, Jiang Xin Zhi spoke, "She is still unmarried. What kind of impression will that make if she stays here?"

"She belongs to the Jinying Wangfu." Xiao Shao replied indifferently.

"Stop it!" Jiang Ruan shook off their hands and felt a tinge of melancholy in her heart. She looked at Jiang Xin Zhi and said, "Dage, it's already late and it would be too inconvenient to return to Jiang Fu at this time. Moreover, there are probably spies sent by Xuan Li outside, so I'll just stay here tonight to avoid making things worse."

Xiao Shao's face softened slightly, but Jiang Xin Zhi was upset and concluded that a girl was indeed destined to leave her family[1]; she wasn't even married yet she was already siding with him. He felt slightly wronged, but he knew that what Jiang Ruan said was reasonable. Still, his mind was in conflict.

[1] 女生外向 (nǚshēngwàixiàng) – a woman is born to leave her family (idiom); a woman's heart is with her husband.

Jiang Ruan could tell what Jiang Xin Zhi was thinking just by looking at him, and felt helpless for a moment because she didn't understand how her elder brother had become more and more childish after fighting in a war for several years. She could only comfort him, "I don't think it's safe outside. Please don't leave, Dage. I have a few questions for you. Please rest here tonight."