The group left the tavern, and indeed, three small sedans were waiting in front of the tavern.
The sedan bearers were not from the local sedan service, but attendants from Kong Tixin’s county governnt.
After assisting Xia Wenjin into a sedan, Kong Tixin thoughtfully said, "Miss Xia might not handle her drink well. Rest nicely at the inn, I won’t see you off!"
He lowered the sedan curtain and spoke to the bearers, "Take Miss Xia to the inn, steady on the road!"
Though speaking, he gave the sedan bearers a look. These bearers were arranged by him early on, naturally understanding his gesture.
Afterward, he confidently saw Yu Shikui into a sedan and got into his own.
The sedan swayed as it moved, but after a while, it was yet to reach the destination. From inside, Xia Wenjin’s drowsy voice ca, "Why haven’t we arrived at the inn yet?"
A bearer’s voice responded from outside, "Doctor Xia, we fear jolting you, so we are going slow. Since you are in a hurry, we’ll go faster!"
Actually, they weren’t moving slowly at all, but now, they sped up.
The sedans stopped at a manor, a place Kong Tixin had purchased two days earlier. It was quiet, not too far from the town’s inn and tavern, just two monts away.
At this mont, the two sedans ahead had already halted, and Yu Shikui and Kong Tixin alighted, Kong Tixin took a glance at the sedan two yards behind and whispered conspiratorially to Yu Shikui, "Lord Yu, go wait in the room, it’ll be ready soon!"
Yu Shikui gave him an approving look and was led to the prepared room in the manor.
He was full of joy, his face unable to hide his happiness.
Since Xia Wenjin changed into won’s attire that day, he hadn’t stopped thinking about her. However, at that ti, he dared not make a move. Now that Xia Wenjin was leaving soon and had handed over to the quarantine area, if she disappeared tonight, others would only think she left without a word. Such earthly beauty, like a fairy, from now on, would be at his disposal.
Tonight’s drinking was quite plentiful, heightening his floating intoxication, as if stepping on clouds, thinking of Xia Wenjin’s exquisite beauty, her delicate face, he felt quite impatient.
Kong Tixin gave the sedan bearers a signal with his eyes, and the sedans stopped. However, inside the sedan, there was no movent for a while. Kong Tixin called, "Miss Xia?"
Still no response.
He opened the curtain, and the girl inside was asleep.
He greedily gazed at Xia Wenjin’s features; such a beauty, really should not be handed over to Yu Shikui.
However, thinking of future promotions and wealth, as long as he held higher office, would he fear not having beauties? Thus, he withdrew his reluctant gaze and instructed the bearers, "Lift her out and send her to the room!"
As the bearers reached to assist Xia Wenjin, the girl, sleeping sweetly, fluttered her long eyelashes like butterfly wings and then opened her eyes.
Under the moonlight, the mont she opened her eyes, her gaze was as bright as stars, but after blinking, the starlight dimd, turning hazy, seemingly still carrying drowsiness, yet perhaps not. Her voice was soft and muddled, asking, "Are we at the inn?"
Kong Tixin unconsciously frowned, not expecting Xia Wenjin to awaken at this mont. But it didn’t matter, this was his domain, everyone here was his people, and the drink had been spiked. Calculating the ti, the drug should take effect within another mont.
He stepped forward with a smile, saying, "Yes, yes, Miss Xia, you’re awake? Co, co, let escort you back to your room!"
Xia Wenjin’s eyes blinked, becoming even more blurred, seemingly heavy with sleep. She covered her mouth and yawned, asking, "Lord Kong, is this the inn?"
Who’d have thought she’d discern this is not the inn despite being so drunk?
However, Kong Tixin was not worried. He responded casually, "You drank a lot, so we prepared a separate place for you to avoid disturbing other guests. This place is more comfortable than the inn. Rest assured, co morning, we’ll send you back!"
Sending her back in the morning? Just a tale for a child. As long as Lord Yu is satisfied, she will never think of going back.
Xia Wenjin seed entirely unsuspecting, saying, "Oh! Then let’s go!"
Kong Tixin had prepared plenty of words to persuade Xia Wenjin to stay here, unexpectedly finding it so easy. Delighted, he hurriedly said, "You can walk, right? Co, co, I’ll personally escort you to the room!"
Xia Wenjin followed the direction Kong Tixin indicated forward.
Those bearers were Kong Tixin’s guards and initially intended to follow, but Kong Tixin gestured for them to retreat.
He personally delivered her to Lord Yu’s room, wasn’t this the perfect opportunity to curry favor with him? No need for anyone to disrupt.
As for Xia Wenjin, he hadn’t seen her rescue Shang Jingwang with Huangfu Jingchen from the fire. Unaware that she knew martial arts.
Moreover, he was very confident in the drugs mixed in the wine.
No matter how determined, once the drug took effect, becoming wanton was inevitable.
Such a beautiful girl, wonder how she’d be, shedding her purity, becoming alluring and wanton.
Kong Tixin continually eyed Xia Wenjin, secretly swallowing hard.
Reaching Yu Shikui’s door, Kong Tixin knocked.
Xia Wenjin, puzzled, asked, "Lord Kong said you arranged a room for ? Why knock? Is there soone inside?"
At this point, Kong Tixin was not bothered to argue with Xia Wenjin. The person had arrived; would a cooked duck fly away? Inside, Yu Shikui was also impatient.
Though he had just entered the room, he felt the urge ever since the journey began, naturally thinking every second lasted a year; finally hearing the knock, he almost imdiately bounced to open the door.
A dignified prefectural governor, usually exuding great authority, but right now, moved swiftly, eyes glowing wickedly, grinning ear to ear.
Kong Tixin promptly nudged the seemingly stunned Xia Wenjin inside, thinking also he should say a few words to Yu Shikui to remind him of his efforts in bringing the beauty, and entered the room as well.
Huangfu Jingchen then asked the shopkeeper and learned that Kong Tixin had looked for Xia Wenjin, frowning slightly.
He was about to head out to search when the shopkeeper suddenly rembered, saying, "Ah, I forgot, Young Master Huang, Miss Xia left a letter for you!"
"Where’s the letter?"
Huangfu Jingchen’s heart sank, was it a letter of departure?
The shopkeeper took out the letter and handed it to him.
Huangfu Jingchen opened the letter, glanced at it, and his expression darkened further.
He placed the letter back in his chest, telling the shopkeeper, "Understood, thank you!"
Then he hurriedly headed out.
Xia Wenjin’s letter wasn’t a farewell note. It began by telling him that Kong Tixin invited her for dinner, and she was attending the banquet.
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