Mistakenly Connected to the Jade Flower Branch

We traveled from dawn till dusk, arriving in Bianjing on the morning of the 14th. Above the thick city walls stood red-walled, green-tiled gate towers, solemn and imposing.

Nianyao said, "Nan...Dongmen? Nandongmen? What a strange name."

Tiger looked up, then glanced at the others who didn't react, and said uncertainly, "Madam, it doesn't seem to be... Dong?"

Nianyao said, "You're more cultured than me? What else could you be but Dong?"

Hu Zi asked, "Doesn't the character 'Dong' have four dots?"

Nianyao said, "Confucius said, 'Difficult characters should be read with only half of their meaning.' Do you understand or not?"

Even the sages have been brought out, so Tiger, who considers himself uncultured, shut up and led his horse into the city.

Seeing Hu Zi's frustration and Nan Fei's hardship, Yuan Feng gently explained, "Madam, this is Nanxun Gate. It is taken from Emperor Shun's 'Song of the South Wind,' which says, 'The south wind is gentle and refreshing, relieving the people's sorrow.' It signifies the mutual meaning of the emperor's compassion for the people and the people's praise of the emperor."

Nanfei's face was full of pride: "Ah Feng is educated, that's great."

As Luo An passed through the city gate, he spotted the people waiting nearby and was about to walk over.

Nianyao grabbed him and asked, "Hey?"

Luo An turned to look at her.

Nianyao said, "Didn't you hear us talking?"

Luo An asked, puzzled, "I heard it."

Nianyao tilted her head to look at him: "You heard that? You really heard that? Nanfei said I'm uncultured!"

That's it? Luo An tried to brush her away, but Nian Yao pulled even tighter: "Say something? Are you mute?"

"I've said it, so I have." Luo An said, "Mm."

Nianyao asked, "Hmm? What do you mean? What's your attitude?"

Luo An was a man of few words, and ever since he let Jing Kongming go, he had been indifferent and cold towards her. Nian Yao had been holding back like a bloated pufferfish the whole way, and now that she had arrived at her destination and relaxed, she was provoked by Nan Fei and Luo An, and she exploded on the spot.

Nianyao was extremely annoyed: "What's wrong with you? What did I do wrong? Just say what you want to say. What kind of skill is it to be mute? You enjoy keeping others in the dark, don't you?"

There have been many partings and deaths at the city gates, but even more heartfelt farewells. The indignant voice was clear and charming, clearly the quarrel of a young couple disguised as men—a rare sight indeed.

Luo An gestured for Nian Yao to look around; everyone had gathered around to watch.

A young servant in blue stepped forward to mediate: "Madam, this is happening in public... let's go back inside..."

Nianyao shoved the servant aside, rolled up her sleeves, and said, "You're always so sarcastic and sarcastic. I've put up with you for a long time, you know? Come on, if you're not happy, let's fight..."

“Madam…” Yuan Feng was about to step forward when Nan Fei pulled her back and made her stand in the crowd of onlookers.

The onlookers were mostly guards in black robes, servants in blue, and a wealthy young couple? Tiger sensed something was amiss: "Madam..."

Nianyao was furious: "What madam? Call me gang leader, or I'll beat you up too. Luo An, I've put up with you, but do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Tiger said, "Boss, they..."

"What's wrong with them? Do they think they can eat me? Even an upright official can't settle family disputes." Nianyao glanced at the onlookers: "Are all the people in Bianjing so ignorant? Haven't they ever disciplined their husbands before? Everyone, get out of the way, or don't blame me for not warning you if you get hurt."

An Liangchen replied, "Madam, the women of Bianjing are gentle, virtuous, considerate, and generous. This is the first time I've seen them scolding their husbands."

“Then I’ll show you Bianjing people something today.” Nianyao looked at Luo An: “Aren’t you very powerful? Make your move…”

Luo An stepped forward and forcefully pulled Nian Yao to a magnificent carriage. The coachman cleverly opened the carriage door, and Luo An shoved Nian Yao inside.

Nianyao clung to the carriage door, trying to kick him, but Luo An pressed down on her foot, pricking her tiger's mouth with a silver needle. Nianyao cried out in pain and let go, and Luo An forcefully lifted her up and pressed her forward, causing Nianyao to tumble into the carriage.

Luo An closed the carriage door and said to the driver, "Let's go."

Luo An was imposing, and the coachman dared not disobey. He turned the horse around and had only gone a few steps when there was a loud bang, and the four walls and roof of the carriage flew off.

Upon hearing the noise, the coachman jumped up to avoid it, then followed the startled carriage by leaping two steps, keeping the reins firmly in his hand, and landed on the horse's back to control it.

The carriage transformed into a handcart, and Nianyao sat cross-legged on it. A long sword twirled in her hand, her expression seemingly saying, "You dare use force..."

An Liangchen asked Nan Fei, "What happened?"

Nan Fei spoke frankly and without reservation, his tone firm: "My desires are not satisfied."

The onlookers immediately perked up their ears. An Liangchen asked suspiciously, "Who... is dissatisfied?"

Nanfei stated firmly, holding up two fingers as proof: "Two."

Nan Hua asked curiously, "Two? Aren't they incompatible?"

Nanfei said, "If you don't believe me, ask Afeng."

"That's such an affectionate way of calling you 'Ah Feng'?" Yuan Feng lowered her head slightly to avoid Nan Hua's scrutinizing gaze and whispered, "Sister."

Nan Hua's gaze lingered briefly on their clasped hands. Yuan Feng instinctively tried to pull away, but Nan Fei held on even tighter.

Nan Hua said, "The clothes are beautiful and flattering, making you look like a newlywed."

Nanfei said, "Sister, you have such good taste. Ah Feng picked it out for me."

What's with all the pride? Wasn't she running away from her wedding? How come they're already this intimate after such a short time?

An Liangchen's gaze shifted between Luo An and Nian Yao: "Sister-in-law... you have a healthy complexion, are full of energy, and are agile... Although Xiao An is tall, he is a bit too thin for a man..."

Nan Hua agreed: "My sister-in-law said she's been holding back for a long time and has a short temper, so it seems she really is..."

An Liangchen said, "Xiao An is a doctor, why is he reluctant to seek medical treatment? He prescribes and prepares the medicine himself, who would know if he didn't tell us?"

An Liangchen and Nan Hua didn't speak loudly, but the room was quiet. Luo An was so close that he couldn't pretend to be deaf.

Luo An said, "Tiger, horse."

Tiger quickly led his horse forward. Luo An mounted his horse, and the onlookers made way for him as he galloped away.

Nianyao swung her sword and chopped a piece of wood off the cart, then focused her energy and struck it with great force. The wood shot towards the horse's leg like an arrow, causing the horse to kneel on its hind legs and raise its front hooves high, letting out a deafening neigh.

Luo An fell sideways from his horse, causing the onlookers to gasp. An Liangchen and Nan Hua both took two steps forward.

At the critical moment, Luo An flicked the reins and stepped on the horse's belly, using the momentum to fly diagonally and land just in front of the cart.

Seeing that he was in danger, Nianyao jumped up from the cart and saw him land in front of her. Startled, Nianyao stepped back and fell off the cart with a thud, tears streaming down her face.

Not only are they uncultured, they're incredibly stupid! Nan Fei pressed his head against Yuan Feng's shoulder, his whole body convulsing from the effort.

Unexpected yet reasonable. Luo An stood in front of the car, his hands clenched into fists with veins bulging, unsure whether to get angry or help the person.

The unexpected turn of events left Tiger, like the others, wide-eyed and speechless, unable to react. Nanhua quickly went over to help Nianyao up.

Luo An's face was gloomy, as if he might rush over at any moment and throw her to the ground and stomp on her a few times.

Ignoring the pain in the back of her head, Nianyao said forcefully, "You want to hit me..."

Before she could finish a sentence, tears streamed down her face, and her forced toughness crumbled instantly.

Nianyao cried as she said, "You're going to hit me... I married you when I had no parents... I traveled all the way back to Bianjing with you... You said you were my support... And now... you're actually hitting me..."