Yu Ruyue looked at the boy in front of her, who was trembling with sadness with his head down. The strawberries she had secretly hidden in her hand no longer smelled good.

She thought for a moment, put down what she was holding, and then hugged the burly young man tightly.

Qin Haowen smelled the faint fragrance of the girl, turned from passive to active, and hugged her tightly around the waist.

The two men, one black and one white, one strong and one thin, formed a sharp contrast. Yu Ruyue felt like a child in his arms.

She felt a little uncomfortable and tried to struggle away, but she suddenly felt a wetness on her shoulder.

Is he crying?

Soon, Qin Haowen's choking voice made her stop thinking about struggling and continue to listen to his crying.

"Later, on the road, he actually sold my mother and me because of the instigation of those concubines and illegitimate sons. He sold us to those people in exchange for food and money to satisfy their appetites."

Yu Ruyue was surprised. She really didn't expect that Qin Haowen's father could do something so beastly.

"Ruyue! He clearly said before that he would protect my sister and mother for the rest of his life. They are the priceless treasures of our Shen family, but now..."

He didn't know whether it was because the night was too gentle, or because the person in his arms smelled so good, that he couldn't help but confide in her, and couldn't help but show her the biggest scar in his heart!

"Kuragi! Why is this happening?"

"He had clearly said before that even if the emperor demanded his life, he would give it without hesitation. In the end, they just confiscated his military power and exiled him, and he couldn't bear it."

"Then what is my sister?"

Yu Ruyue patted his trembling body and wanted to say something, but her throat was sore and she didn't know how to comfort him.

Just holding him quietly, patting his back gently again and again.

Qin Haowen cried for a while, and then he realized belatedly that he was a little embarrassed.

He buried his face in the crook of Yu Ruyue's neck, feeling the warmth that continued to come...

Yu Ruyue felt that his emotions had completely stabilized, so she pushed him aside.

Qin Haowen quickly let the person go, and the two sat back in their original seats.

Yu Ruyue then continued to ask: "Do you want to get out? Do you want revenge?"

Qin Haowen was stunned for a moment, then nodded firmly.

"I want revenge. There's not a day or night that goes by when I don't want it. But with my current abilities, I can't kill either that dog emperor or my old beastly father."

"In fact, sometimes I envy Shen Chou very much. After he killed his father, you still ran around to clear his name, while I didn't even have a chance to kill my father..."

Yu Ruyue patted his shoulder. "Qin Haowen! You can't think like that. Let me give you an idea. If the person plotting rebellion is really your father, he'd probably become the emperor himself. A person like that wouldn't want to be called a traitor, and wouldn't want to be called a traitor. So, go back and use your father's influence to kill that bastard emperor, and then slowly sideline your father."

"During this time, you can be humble and flattering. Don't be like you are now, answering whatever others ask. You should learn from those green tea girls and be a little more diplomatic. You have been with your father for so long, you should understand his habits. Go along with him a little. When you gain power, you will kill all his concubines."

"That's right! You don't have to kill your father with your own hands. You can just give him some poison. You know the poison Shen Chou was given before. It's colorless and odorless, but it will slowly make the body break down, just like a serious illness. The person will die without anyone knowing. How great!"

Qin Haowen lowered his head in thought, "Can I really do it?"

Yu Ruyue immediately patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "You can do it. I believe in you."

Qin Haowen looked at those clear and determined eyes and nodded unconsciously, "Yes! I can do it!"

Yu Ruyue stuffed the fruit bowl aside into his hands again and stuffed a strawberry into the mouth of the sturdy young man with red eyes. "Let me tell you some stories."

"Once upon a time, there was a man who started with only a broken bowl..."

"Once upon a time, there was a man who slept on straw and tasted gall..."

"Once upon a time, there was a man who suffered the humiliation of being kicked in the crotch..."

Yu Ruyue was so engrossed in her conversation that she didn't even notice when Shen Yuyan and Shen Ruichen appeared beside them.

Later, she got tired of talking, so she just wrapped herself in the quilt and crawled into bed, talking with her eyes closed.

And then I fell asleep...

When she opened her eyes, she was already in the cave, and the action outside was in full swing.

She stretched herself, and suddenly a man sneaked in through the cave door and ran straight towards her.

Against the backlight, Yu Ruyue couldn't see who the person was. She waited until the person stood about a step away, then asked quietly, "Miss Ruyue! Has the Su Wu you mentioned returned?"

Yu Ruyue then realized that it seemed to be Shen Jiaojiao's twin brother Shen Ruichen. She nodded in confusion, "He's back!"

Shen Ruichen stood up suddenly, then ran to Shen Yuyan happily and said loudly: "See, I told you! The previous ones succeeded, so he can go back too."

Yu Ruyue found it a little funny to see the two of them acting childishly.

By the time she finished washing, there was a circle of thorns on the outside.

Yu Ruyue called to her mount, "Qin Haowen!"

Qin Haowen immediately ran over.

Yu Ruyue pointed outside and said, "Take me out."

Qin Haowen quickly put his arms around her waist, used his lightness skills, and flew over the wooden spikes with his men.

After landing, he immediately let the person go, and Yu Ruyue took out a bag of snake repellent powder from the small bag behind her and handed it over.

"Sprinkle this stuff around."

"Snake charmer!"

Qin Haowen quickly took the things and after spreading them, he hugged Yu Ruyue again and flew back.

To be honest, Yu Ruyue was still reluctant to let Qin Haowen leave. After all, his Qinggong was really good! It was twice as good as Jingyue and Mohuan.

It feels like Shen Chou is not as good as him in lightness skills!

I am so envious. After he left, there is no such useful flying mount anymore!

Qin Haowen's face turned red when he saw Yu Ruyue's reluctant look, especially when he thought of what happened last night. He really wanted to find a hole to crawl into. He was a tall and strong man, but he was lying in the arms of a little girl, crying breathlessly, and even asked the little girl to tell him stories and coax him for a long time.

What a shame.

However, he still explained, "Miss Ruyue, I won't leave for the time being. The things outside can't be solved in a short time. I want to wait until the wooden house is built before leaving."

Yu Ruyue nodded, "Alright! This war won't be over for at least three to five years, so a few days won't make any difference!"

Over the next few days, everyone dug ditches, set up chevaux de frise, and then spread snake- and insect-repellent herbs around the area again.

Only then did Yu Ruyue gather everyone around her again.

"Our next task is to build a wooden house. The cave is dark and damp. Although it's hot now and it's just right to sleep in it, if we wait until winter, there won't even be a door. I'm afraid we'll freeze to death."

"It's a pity that no one among us is willing to resist..."

Shu Dachao raised his hand, "Well! My father and I will..."

Yu Ruyue's eyes lit up instantly, "That's great!"

"Building a house is difficult!"

Village Chief Shen looked at Doctor Shen, and they both smiled and said, "My brother and I used to learn how to build houses with our father, especially wooden houses..."

Yu Ruyue laughed heartily, "I didn't expect that there are actually hidden talents in our small team."

"it is good!"

"Since you are all so awesome, I will provide the food!"

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