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The two men guarding the doorway, though their bodies were mostly intact, bled crimson from their eyes, ears, mouths, and noses. The blood w
The two men guarding the doorway, though their bodies were mostly intact, bled crimson from their eyes, ears, mouths, and noses. The blood was even mixed with some green, bile-like liquid. Because Wei Tingyu had shattered their internal organs, pieces of their heart and lungs now surged from their mouths. As for their leader, he lay on the ground like a pile of rotting meat, his body twisted into an incredibly grotesque shape! No normal human spine could contort like that! The only explanation wasā¦
The last ruffian stood dumbfounded, still trying to process what had happened, when he felt a powerful force strike the top of his head. Then, it felt as though the crown of his head had simply vanished! But he no longer had the strength to look up, for darkness quickly enveloped his eyes! After drawing his last breath, his body went limp, falling to the ground senselessly.
This was the first time since Wei Tingyu transmigrated to this world that he had personally killed so many people with such unbridled satisfaction! He even felt his body grow warm from the rush of adrenaline! So this is what it feels like to wield absolute power!
After a brief moment of reflection, Wei Tingyu stepped into the room where Fuhui and Kangning were held. His footsteps were so light that the two girls didn't sense anyone entering. Little Kangning had found a piece of broken tile from somewhere and was biting her silver teeth, desperately trying to cut the ropes binding her hands. Fuhui had clearly been crying; two distinct tear tracks were visible on her delicate cheeks. It made sense! The dilapidated house was dusty and reeked of filth. What a pity that her fair, tender face was now smudged with dirt! This made the tear stains stand out even more clearly!
This sight truly pained Wei Tingyu. It was his gentle, compliant little Fuhui, after all. This ordeal must have terrified her! However, Third Lady Kangning was quite quick. In just that short time, she had actually managed to cut the ropes on her wrists with the broken tile shard. Her hands freed, she wasted no time and immediately tried to remove the blindfold from her face.
Seeing this, Wei Tingyu quickly stepped back out the door, hiding by the frame to covertly observe their next actions. Of course, due to Wei Tingyu's extreme speed, by the time Kangning removed her blindfold, he had already moved out of her line of sight.
Kangning blinked, slowly adjusting to her surroundings. Her face first registered confusion, then she quickly pulled off the gag from her mouth. Next, she swiftly untied her Second Sister Fuhui, who was still trembling beside her. Fuhui, unaware, had her blindfold removed, and her eyes still showed terror. Only upon seeing that it was her Third Sister untying her did she let out a heavy sigh of relief, her expression much more relaxed than before!
But even with their binds loosened, what could these two defenseless young women do to escape from so many ruffians guarding them? Wei Tingyu grew increasingly curious.
"Third Lady! Listen to your sister!" Second Lady Fuhui finally composed herself. Looking at her anxious Third Sister, who was busy untying the ropes on her wrists, she said, "If we escape, it will be a blessing!"
"Mm!" Third Lady Kangning was puzzled by her Second Sister's words. She was trying so hard to escape with her, of course. But seeing the serious expression on her Second Sister's face, a bad premonition suddenly welled up in her heart.
"If we can't escapeā¦" However, Second Lady Fuhui's next words stunned Kangning. Fuhui pursed her lips, frowned, and said in a trembling voice, "Do not fight for your life! Just yield to him in everything!"
This immediately froze Third Lady Kangning. Even her hands, which were untying her Second Sister, involuntarily stopped. She looked at her Second Sister in bewilderment, trying to grasp the meaning of her words. Don't fight for your life? Yield to him in everything? Her Second Sister's words clearly meant that preserving her life was paramount, and her virtue was secondary! In reality, Kangning wasn't a stubborn woman. Although her upbringing had emphasized female virtue above all else, when it came to life versus virtue, she had never truly considered how she would choose.
"Gold, silver, and jewels are insignificant! Virtue is even less so! What matters is to preserve your life, so you can return to see Mother and our sisters!" Fuhui's voice trembled slightly as she spoke. Just by looking at her expression, one could tell that although she spoke bravely, she was instinctively terrified. But as an elder sister to Third Sister, she had to be brave!
"But what about the Marquisā¦?" Third Lady Kangning nodded, then subconsciously asked, "What will you do, Sister?" If one disregarded virtue to save their life and returned to see Mother and the sisters, it would be a blessing in misfortune. At worst, she would remain unmarried for life, staying with Mother to care for her in her old age. But the problem was that Second Sister Fuhui had already entered the Marquis's estate. If such a thing truly happened, how could she face the Marquis?
"My words were for you, you must remember to save your life and go back!" Second Lady Fuhui had already considered this. She looked at her Third Sister with a determined expression and said.
"Me?" Kangning's face paled when she heard her Second Sister's words and saw her expression, for she already sensed her Second Sister's intention. "Then what about you, Second Sister?" she immediately asked, her brow furrowed tightly. She didn't even dare to imagine what her Second Sister was planning!
"Since I belong to the Marquis, I cannot tolerate being defiled by others!" However, Second Lady Fuhui took a deep breath, then pulled a hairpin from her hair and, trembling slightly, aimed it at her fair, slender neck.
"Second Sister!" Kangning was instantly terrified, reaching out to grab her sister Fuhui, fearing she would do something foolish.
Of course, Wei Tingyu, who was secretly observing all this from outside the door, was also shocked by Fuhui's unwavering loyalty. His hand was already poised. If this young woman, in her panic, truly intended to take her own life, he would certainly intervene to stop her!
"Third Sister, you are different from me; you haven't married into the Marquis's estate yet!" Fuhui saw Kangning holding her hand, looking terrified, and forced a strained smile. "Afterward, only you can fulfill filial piety for me before Mother!"
"Please also tell the Marquis for me! Fuhui will be worthy of him until her death!"
Of course, Fuhui spoke these words fluidly, but she was already extremely terrified in her heart, and two streams of tears flowed from her eyes again. Kangning was shocked. She wanted to dissuade her sister but didn't know what to say. Because in this situation, it seemed this was the only way to handle it!
Even if these bandits were completely apprehended by the authorities after tonight, the Li family's reputation would never again be unblemished! At that point, the whispers and pointing fingers of those around them might directly crush their mother! The Li family's life in the capital might become even more difficult! And if Fuhui, a woman already married into the Marquis's estate, did not sacrifice her life to preserve her virtue, then the entire Marquis's estate would be mocked by the nobility. Not to mention failing the Marquis in this regard, even Eldest Sister Shouhua would be unable to face the other wives and concubines in the Marquis's estate!
But if Second Sister committed suicide now to preserve her purity, then others would say that Lady Li's Second Daughter of the Marquis's Estate was resolute and unafraid of death! It would, in fact, become a talking point that brought glory to the Marquis's estate! Just for this, the Marquis would have no choice but to take care of their mother, Fourth Lady, and Fifth Lady. Eldest Sister Shouhua could also live with her head held high in the Marquis's estate! And although she herself would be subject to whispers, she was not yet associated with the Marquis's estate. At most, she would be mocked a few times, and then remain unmarried for life, dedicating herself to caring for her mother.
No matter how she looked at it, this outcome was the optimal solution! But achieving this required Second Sister Fuhui to sacrifice her life as the price! As soon as she thought of this, Third Lady Kangning's tears also flowed! She truly wished to die in place of Second Sister Fuhui, but her death would be useless! At a loss for what to do, Kangning held onto her Second Sister's hand tightly, not daring to let her do anything foolish.
Second Lady Fuhui tried to pull her hand away twice but found she couldn't break free from her Third Sister's grip. She knew her sister couldn't bear to see her die. The two women then embraced each other and began to sob uncontrollably!
This scene utterly stunned Wei Tingyu outside the door! According to the original plot he had seen, Fuhui here should have instructed Third Sister Kangning that both of them should save their lives and return, without ever considering the option of preserving their virtue with death! However, now she still wished for her Third Sister to live, but for herself, she chose the other extreme! It seemed Fuhui's mindset had truly changed drastically after marrying into the Marquis's estate!
But thinking about it, with a scoundrel like Fan Lianghan, it would have been impossible for the former Fuhui to sacrifice her life for him! However, after being with him, it was different! As the saying goes, "A woman adorns herself for her beloved; a scholar dies for his confidant!" It seemed that once a woman encountered a truly understanding lover, she could be incredibly brave! Death could even sometimes become their top priority! Of course, there were also factors of considering the entire Li family. Fuhui was also risking her life to carve out a place for Lady Li and her sisters in the Marquis's estate!
Although Wei Tingyu understood this, he certainly couldn't fault Fuhui for being calculating at this moment! Because this was the true essence of human nature! Fuhui's choice merely proved that she was a normal human being! Of course, the sisterly bond between Second Lady Fuhui and Third Lady Kangning also deeply moved Wei Tingyu. Especially the pitiful sight of the two women crying their eyes out, which made him feel unbearable pity.
Thinking this, Wei Tingyu deliberately kicked the nearby doorframe, making some noise. The two women crying inside were startled. In their minds, it must be the ruffian guarding them returning. If he saw that they had loosened their binds, it would be disastrous! They would surely be watched even more strictly afterward, leaving no chance of escape! Thinking this, the sisters immediately helped each other, gagging themselves again and putting their blindfolds back on, while casually wrapping the severed ropes around their wrists, creating a false impression of still being bound. After all, the light in the dilapidated house wasn't bright, so it wouldn't be noticeable unless one looked closely! And before Third Lady Kangning finally covered her eyes, after a moment's thought, she also took a silver hairpin from her hair and hid it in her sleeve.
Of course, this scene didn't escape Wei Tingyu's eyes. Seeing that the two women were almost ready, he confidently walked into the room, deliberately making his footsteps heavier. The two women, hearing the heavy footsteps of a man, immediately trembled, pressing themselves closer together!
Wei Tingyu saw the two sisters shivering and helpless, and his heart filled with pity! It was fortunate that he had followed them. Otherwise, what would be the consequences if these two delicate beauties fell into the hands of these vile men? It was unimaginable! Even if they didn't immediately harbor lustful intentions, it would be hard to say after they were well-fed and drunk at night.
However, Wei Tingyu also intended to teach Fuhui and Kangning a lasting lesson, as ordering all the Gold Shadow Guards to follow and protect the two youngest sisters was indeed too hasty. Fuhui and Kangning, as elder sisters, wanting to take more care of their younger sisters was understandable, but on the streets of the capital, at night, with rumors of powerful bandits lurking, how could they still be so careless today?! Without giving them a more significant lesson, it simply wouldn't do! Especially that little Kangning, who recently seemed to be treating him with a bit of disdain! Although Wei Tingyu knew she was deliberately feigning aloofness and actually harbored feelings for him, if this attitude wasn't suppressed, what if this girl influenced his other wives and concubines after entering the Marquis's estate? Wouldn't that cause chaos? His peaceful and comfortable life would be jeopardized!
Thinking this, Wei Tingyu slowly squatted down, looking at the two pretty faces streaked with tears, then reached out and gently pinched their cheeks. As expected, this intimate gesture immediately provoked a strong reaction from the two women. After all, if he dared to flirt with them like this, then surely what came next would beā¦ Thinking this, the two women immediately recoiled in horror!
Wei Tingyu smiled faintly, lowered his voice, and said, "These two young women are quite something! You've done well!"
"But it would be a shame to sell them directly to a flower boat in Jiangnan!"
"With such fair and tender skin, why don't I, this Great King, enjoy them first tonightā¦"
Of course, he was performing a solo act; there was no one else around to play along with him. But in the ears of the already terrified Fuhui and Kangning, they couldn't detect any flaws! Their brains were completely overwhelmed by fear, and their only thought was how to desperately preserve their purity and lives. The original leader had said he would sell them to a flower boat in Jiangnan. Along that thousand-mile journey, there would always be opportunities to escape, so even if Second Lady Fuhui truly wanted to sacrifice her life, she wouldn't have to do it immediately. Her previous action had been completely driven by panic overwhelming her reason, but embracing Third Sister Kangning in tears made her realize this point, so her desire to survive was also very strong now.
But suddenly, she heard this "Great King" from who-knew-where say he wanted toā¦
The two women knew that if he truly intended to do so, then Fuhui's death was imminent! Thinking of her Second Sister's life and her own purity, Third Lady Kangning suddenly felt a surge of courage! Her hands were already untied, and she had a silver hairpin hidden in her sleeve. With a sharp cry, she raised the silver hairpin and lunged towards the direction of the voice!
However, Third Lady Kangning's attack posed no threat to Wei Tingyu. He smiled faintly, directly raising his left hand to grab her attacking wrist, while his right hand lightly touched a pressure point on Kangning. The young woman already felt that her attack had been seized, and the strength was immense, far beyond her ability to resist. The next second, she realized that the other party had used some unknown technique, merely touching a pressure point on her body, and she could no longer move!
"Youā¦" Kangning was shocked, utterly terrified! How could such a technique exist? This Great King is certainly no ordinary bandit! I was delusional to think I could fight him with a mere silver hairpin!
"Third Lady!" Fuhui, of course, heard Kangning's cry and felt her heart chill. She instinctively called out to her sister! Wei Tingyu knew Fuhui also held a jade hairpin, but it was for her to commit suicide! He was a little worried this girl might stubbornly give up at a crucial moment, so he also quickly subdued her pressure points with a backhand.
"Ah!" Fuhui had indeed had that thought, but after Wei Tingyu lightly touched her pressure points, she found that her hand couldn't be raised! Fuhui's heart immediately became even more panicked!