Liu Dewu was bold yet meticulous, and his features were more refined than those of most military officers.
Hearing Lan Ruoyue insult his friends instantly stirred his anger.
His tone turned icy. "Miss, although I don't know who you are, you appear to come from a distinguished family. We've never met before, and hearing you speak of my friends like that makes me very uncomfortable. Please mind your words."
"Liu Defa, I'm reminding you out of kindness. People's hearts are hidden behind their bellies, after all. The people you call friends now might stab you in the back someday. I'm looking out for you!"
Had she not been wearing a veil.
The words "You don't know what's good for you" would have been plainly written across her face.
Liu Defa couldn't be bothered to waste words on her.
After a busy morning, his stomach had long since started growling, and he had no desire to waste any more breath on Lan Ruoyue.
"You're right, miss. Whatever you say goes. If you're finished, then I'll take my leave!"
Liu Defa politely stepped back a few paces and cupped his hands. Without giving Lan Ruoyue a chance to speak, he hurried off with his three buddies.
"Hey, I haven't finished talking! Don't go!"
Lan Ruoyue chased after Liu Defa, shouting.
She accidentally stepped on her gauzy dress and fell to her knees with a thud, sliding a full two meters across the ground.
Liu Defa and his friends glanced back, then hurried away.
The four of them ran two li on foot before finding a small tavern and booking a private room, where they finally burst out laughing.
"Did you see how stupid that woman looked? I'm dying!"
"And she calls herself the Goddess! If that's what a Goddess looks like, I'd