Things Had Gone Awry

After hearing this whole string of people and events, Wu Lao'er's scalp went numb. "Once we wade into this muddy water, I'm afraid it'll be hard to get out. Those people probably won't let us go. If—if the worst happens, where will we go?"

Guan Fangyi said, "Daoist Master has already arranged a way out for us. There's no need to worry about that."

Hearing this, Wu Lao'er was somewhat relieved, though he also sighed. "Only he can keep things under control. I just hope he returns safely."

Guan Fangyi showed no intention of going back inside. Like a night watchman of Thatched Cottage Manor, she stood there while Wu Lao'er kept her company, exchanging a few scattered words with her.

The night was still the same night, but everyone's hearts were uneasy. Ever since Niu Youdao had left, no one had felt at peace.

Dawn glimmered faintly beyond the window. Inside, the naked man and woman were drenched in sweat. The man lay flat on his back as though his soul had left him, while the woman curled herself into a ball.

"Let me go," the woman murmured.

The man said, "Someone tampered with the food and wine."

The woman was dazed. Having spent so long with him, she bore no ill feelings toward the man beside her. There was an indescribable, inexplicable feeling between them.

Now, she could not tell whether it had truly been because of something added to the food and wine. She had nearly indulged herself to death, nearly been ravaged to death by the man beside her.

"My name is Feng Guan'er. The Grand Commander of Song Kingdom is my husband!" the woman murmured in her daze. "Now you know who I am. Let me go!"

Yuan Gang seemed to have been struck