freenovelworld Chapter 441: A false alarm!
Chapter 441: A false alarm!
Duanmu Chuze was speechless for a moment!
Making a mistake? Is this an apology? It's clearly a threat and coercion!
Duanmu Chuze looked at her bare feet with displeasure. He took two steps forward, but she dodged his hand as soon as he reached out. "Don't pretend to be kind! If you really care about me, then you can spare them from punishment."
Duanmu Chuze was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry!
I was the one who was kept in the dark, and I should be the one who was angry, but now, how did things turn out this way?
He sighed, knowing that if he didn't exempt them from punishment, given Mu Xin Nuan's stubborn nature, she definitely wouldn't get up. But how could he not feel heartache seeing his precious darling kneeling there, freezing?
He gave a curt order, "Let them all go back."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
He sighed again, exasperated. "Alright, are you satisfied now? Get up." With that, Duanmu Chuze stepped forward again and scooped her up in his arms, scolding her, "How could you walk around barefoot like that? What if you catch a cold? You know there's an epidemic here, don't you care about yourself?"
When Mu Xin Nuan heard that he had rescinded the punishment for his subordinates, she felt relieved and her resentment lessened.
Seeing Duanmu Chuze's worried expression, she felt somewhat guilty towards him.
Seeing the person in his arms lower their head somewhat guiltily, Duanmu Chuze said helplessly, "What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything now? Is your tongue not working properly, or did the cat carry it away?"
Knowing she was in the wrong, Mu Xin Nuan could only let him tease her and dared not utter another sound.
This time, Duanmu Chuze didn't leave her alone on the bed. Instead, he held her and sat up on the bed with her. Then, with a long arm, he covered Mu Xin Nuan's body with the brocade quilt.
"Anuan, I know you're doing this for my own good, so that Yan can get through this crisis as soon as possible, but have you ever thought about me? Have you considered my feelings?"
Mu Xin Nuan felt a little guilty. It was her fault in the first place; she shouldn't have sneaked out on her own. Now that he was saying this to her, she felt a little uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry, Aze, I won't do it again!"
“Anuan, you knew there were signs of plague here, yet you still dared to come alone. If something really happens to you, how am I supposed to face the consequences? After all these years together, can’t I make you believe that I’m sincere towards you?”
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head, feeling somewhat guilty, and said, "No! A Ze, I know you meant well. It was my fault, I shouldn't have been so willful. I'm sorry."
Duanmu Chuze affectionately patted her head, his large hand tightly enveloping her small hand.
“Anuan, we’re husband and wife now. The meaning of being husband and wife is to share happiness and hardship together. I didn’t hide anything about Yan from you back then because I wanted you to know that I was honest with you. I didn’t want you to come to Yan with me without knowing the truth. Now, you’ve really grown up and come all this way without telling me! Tell me, shouldn’t you be punished?”
“Aze, I originally thought I could share some of your burden, just a little, so that you wouldn't have to work so hard, but I didn't expect that I would make you worry instead. I'm sorry. This is the last time I'll do this, I swear, I will never do it again.”
"I hope you remember what you said! Don't wait until I catch you again to plead for them."
Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan looked up and glared at him, her eyes filled with accusation, as if he had committed some heinous crime.
"How could you punish them without even asking what happened? You even punished the guards! You're clearly telling them that they can't listen to me anymore, or they'll be punished!"
Seeing her like this, Duanmu Chuze couldn't help but chuckle, "You silly girl! Do you really think those guards are stupid? They know perfectly well why I punish them! Don't worry, they'll listen to whatever you ask them to do from now on. It's just that they won't dare to hide things from me with you anymore."
"Oh right, I fell asleep later yesterday and forgot to ask, did you bring some herbs with you this time?"
Duanmu Chuze was immediately speechless. "Anuan, what are you thinking? What do you mean you fell asleep? You clearly passed out yesterday!"
Mu Xin Nuan was taken aback at first, then noticed his somewhat cold expression, and quickly smiled ingratiatingly, "A Ze, I was wrong, please don't be angry. Um, have the herbs arrived?"
"Yes, we've arrived. Someone attacked the convoy sent by Li Haoran on the way, but fortunately I was prepared. Two people from the Zhenguo General's Mansion died and five were injured. All the herbs were saved. Don't worry."
"Who are these people who would even covet these life-saving herbs? If it were grain or gold and silver, that would be one thing, but do they really want to see Huayang County drenched in blood?"
"Perhaps, the other party doesn't just want to see something happen in Huayang County," Duanmu Chuze murmured.
Mu Xin Nuan's body stiffened instantly. Not just Huayang County? Could it be...?
Mu Xin Nuan felt a chill run through her body and dared not think any further. Could it be that the so-called power was more important than the lives of hundreds of thousands of people?
Duanmu Chuze naturally sensed the changes in her body and knew that she was somewhat frightened.
"Don't be afraid, Nuan. I'm here for you. These rats who can't stand the light of day are only capable of this much. Besides pulling some dirty tricks in the shadows, don't expect them to accomplish anything else!"
Mu Xin Nuan glared at him, "You're still hoping they'll cause an even bigger scene with you?"
"Don't worry! Nothing will happen. Have you forgotten who I am? If they want to trip me up, they'd better know what they're made of!"
“Aze, I’m worried. Since they have the ability to intercept medicinal herbs, they probably have other, more elaborate plans. We must not let our guard down.”
"Yes, don't worry, I've already sent people to investigate. Also, I've had the prescription you and Zhao Zihe developed sent to several other counties with large numbers of refugees. With my Anuan putting in so much effort, we certainly can't let the epidemic spread! As for the other side wanting to see me massacre the city, hmph! I'm afraid it'll only give them false hope."
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes trembled. "A Ze, did you find out something already? Although there is indeed a possibility of plague in places with disasters, it is winter now, and the people here have not been affected by floods or earthquakes. They have only suffered from drought and a poor harvest. Under these circumstances, the possibility of a plague should not be very high."