Chapter 644: Let’s See What Dong Wei Plans to Do

Chapter 644: Let’s See What Dong Wei Plans to Do

So it seems reasonable to say the court is coming to this hellhole to requisition land.

Because large-scale rituals don’t allow outsiders, even though many people have left Su Family Village, the village is vast, and useless places still have some people left. It’s extremely inconvenient to perform rituals with so many onlookers.

Thus, to requisition land, they want the villagers to move out, allowing them to carry out their ritual undisturbed.

But based on the court’s typical behavior, they could easily drive them away without having to requisition the land. Besides, this old house has many people in it; the money for the requisition would be considerable.

If the court had that kind of money, they might as well spend it on food! You think they’ll just hand out cash?

There’s undoubtedly something shady going on behind this.

But if they don’t give money and just seize the land, it wouldn’t look good if word got out. After all, many people have left Su Family Village, and some of them have a bit of skill. Though these ancestral homes may not be worth much, tearing them down would definitely cause an uproar!

So they have to offer some compensation.

But to requisition at a high price, it’s rather questionable.

Forget it, this doesn’t relate to him; it won’t affect his interests. His job is to lure Su Kexin away so she doesn’t run into Tian Wuxing.

Alright, let’s first draw Su Kexin away, then see what they’re up to with their ritual. As luck would have it, they’re bound to encounter Tian Wuxing while attempting a ritual.

Lin Nuo took another look around and found only subtle fluctuations in the spiritual energy field, clearly man-made. It must have been altered beforehand to prepare the environment for the ritual.

For now, he hasn’t seen anyone in person, nor are there any ambushes, so Lin Nuo decided to leave.

……

Han Xiao and Luo Xiaoxue have recently gathered a large group of defectors, their power growing. They’ve even recruited loyal subjects from the royal family who support reinstating the Purity Han, and they’ve gradually become a major force that could threaten Dong Wei.

Luo Xiaoxue feels that this great accomplishment is entirely thanks to Lin Nuo. After all, he subtly orchestrated things to drain the rebel forces, allowing her to take over.

Moreover, she keeps Lin Nuo’s teachings in mind: never be too merciful; when it’s time to be ruthless, one must be ruthless and let strength speak.

“Princess, the court is planning to requisition land, specifically at Su Family Village.”

“Mm, I’ve heard about that too. They’re offering a high price for the land.”

“Su Family Village is near the wilderness and far from the city, so even if they’re requisitioning land, it shouldn’t be at a high price.”

“Just a front.”

Luo Xiaoxue replied seriously,

“Dong Wei needs an excuse to get their hands on the treasury, and this is their chance. On the surface, they raise the price for requisitioning land, but the actual amount is uncertain.”

“Dong Wei really wants to pocket the treasury; they’re quite bold.” Han Xiao remarked.

“Indeed, if not for the current chaos in the world with various forces rising, they might have already attempted a coup.”

Saying this, Luo Xiaoxue pulled out a map, marking a small point representing their location, then pointing to another small point indicating Su Family Village, continuing,

“You can bet Dong Wei’s trip to Su Family Village isn’t just about requisitioning land. Besides, we’ve essentially declared war against Dong Wei. We’re not too far from Su Family Village; we could easily check it out.”

“Are we going to encircle and eradicate them?”

“No need; that would be too conspicuous and could raise their alertness. Many former villagers from Su Family Village are returning. I know a family; they can take me along. You stay and manage the army while I take a trip.”

“Your Highness going alone is a bit too dangerous…”

“It’s fine; this isn’t my first time. In fact, it’s even more unexpected this way. They wouldn’t think the princess would bravely venture alone.”

Luo Xiaoxue smiled, her courage evident. She had conducted covert visits many times before, and now knowing there are tigers in the mountains, she still headed toward Su Family Village.

Soon, she found that family and set off.

……

Under the arrangement of the three generations at Su Family, Lin Nuo ended up sharing a room with Su Kexin.

Though they shared the room, they didn’t share the bed; it was merely a façade of a couple. Su Kexin slept on the bed while he had the ground.

For a villain accustomed to surviving in the wilderness, sleeping on the ground was a luxury.

After a night, sunlight streamed in through the window, gently waking him.

Ah, it’s another fresh day, and there are only three days left until Tian Wuxing’s fall. The court will send people here today; once everything is settled and Su Kexin’s family moves away, it’ll spare him the hassle of forcibly taking her.

Sounds safe.

Just as he was about to get up, he noticed a small hand resting on his waist, and he could even hear rhythmic breathing from behind.

What’s going on?

He realized he was lying on his side and found someone behind him, extending their arms around him.

He was in shallow sleep; usually, he could sense it when someone touched him at night and wake up.

But last night, he hadn’t woken up when Su Kexin had held onto him.

This is not scientific! There’s no way I would sleep that deeply; I would definitely notice!

Oh no, could this be the protagonist’s passive skill, directly nullifying the villain’s passive ability?

Scary! That’s too strong, right?

His movements startled Su Kexin awake. She stretched and rubbed her eyes.

“Senior Brother, good morning~”

After rubbing her eyes, she continued to hug Lin Nuo, her smile delightful and adorable.

“Why did you come down here?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Because I wanted to sleep with Senior Brother~ It’s so comforting~” Su Kexin giggled.

“I’m used to sleeping alone.”

“Occasionally sleeping with Junior Martial Sister is fine~ I think you slept quite soundly; the Water Spirit Heart helps us rest well~”

“……”

Helps with what? The Water Spirit Heart can tackle those seafood creatures, but help with sleep? Is this a new skill you developed?

“Get up.”

“Can’t I lie in for a bit longer~? Or how about we get on the bed and sleep together after?”

“Get up.”

“Ugh… alright, you’re no fun, Senior Brother.”

Su Kexin sluggishly got up, wearing a loose, thin nightgown. As the nightgown hung down, it revealed her fair skin. If it dropped further, her entire body would be exposed to Lin Nuo, showing no signs of shyness.

“I’m going out; you get dressed.” Lin Nuo stood up, heading toward the door.

“No need, Senior Brother’s here; it’s fine.”

“I do mind.”

Lin Nuo simply threw on an outer garment and opened the door to leave, closing it behind him.

“What’s there to mind about? We’re already this close.”

Su Kexin pouted, feeling a bit grumpy as she changed into a dress, wrapping her legs in long white silk, looking quite lovely.

Today is the day the court sends people to requisition land, and most of the former Su Family villagers are back, waiting to exchange contracts for their ancestral homes to make a good profit.

Luo Xiaoxue cleverly blended in; she was currently residing at a friend’s house. The court had sent people ahead, but the officials for the land money hadn’t arrived yet, so everyone was left waiting.

Luo Xiaoxue remained cautious, careful not to get discovered, watching what tricks Dong Wei had up their sleeve.

“Master, dear, wait for me~”

Suddenly she heard a familiar female voice. Turning around, she spotted the familiar boy and girl.