Seeing the carriage curtain lift, Xi Yan poked her head out again, heedless of the torrential rain. Her beautiful eyes fixed on Hu Xiaotian nearby, and she shrieked, "Hu Xiaotian, if you don't come over, I'll expose every shameful thing you've done!"
All the soldiers turned to look at Hu Xiaotian. He did not know whether to laugh or cry. What shameful things have I done? Apart from writing you an IOU and stamping it with my official seal back at Huan Cai Pavilion to get my luggage back, what other leverage could you possibly have over me?
Qin Yutong said softly, "There's no harm in hearing what she has to say."
Hu Xiaotian said, "She's very skilled in martial arts, you know."
Qin Yutong smiled calmly. "Don't worry. I've sealed her meridians. Unless I remove the silver needles, she can't use her martial power, however much she possesses. Right now, she's just an ordinary woman. She can't stir up any waves."
Reassured by Qin Yutong's words, Hu Xiaotian rode over to Xi Yan's carriage. He lowered his head, holding the reins with one hand and steadying his bamboo hat with the other, and smiled at her. "Miss Xi Yan, what can I do for you?"
There was not a trace of murderous intent on Xi Yan's lovely face. She gave Hu Xiaotian a bewitching smile that could turn the whole world upside down and cooed, "You look so handsome in that outfit!"
Hu Xiaotian had at least some self-awareness. I'm wearing a bamboo hat and a straw rain cape. I look like a scarecrow. Only a freak would call me handsome. He chuckled. "Isn't it a little late to start buttering me up?"
Xi Yan said, "Oh, stop it. I meant every word."
Hu Xiaotian snapped, "If you've got