Chapter 506 (1/2)

Life Or Death (2)

“You’re not panicking but your men are. Well, Li Yue and I don’t mind. Either way, we have a lot of time,” said Ye Lang nonchalantly.

With the same nonchalance, Zhao Yarou also said, “Let them wait, it doesn’t matter.”

“That’s right.” Ye Lang tossed a few matchstick-looking objects into the fire again.

After a while…

“Mmm? Something smells amazing…” Zhao Yarou looked up, sniffing for something that smelled delicious.

“Smells great, right? This is a type of vine called shanyao,” said Ye Lang with a smile.

[Note: Shanyao = cinnamon-vine / chinese yam]

“I want one.” Zhao Yarou extended her palm asking for one.

“No. I won’t give you one even if it’s ready.” Ye Lang ignored her hand.

“...” Zhao Yarou was silent.

“Mr Fox, stop bullying Her Majesty. She doesn’t have her guards with her, how is she going to get her own food?” Li Yue rolled her eyes.

“I don’t care. It might even be best she starves a little, she’ll experience the sufferings of commoners. This is what every person who wants to be an emperor must experience.”

“...”

“Excuses. You’re looking for excuses! I want some, and if you’re not giving me any, I will…” Zhao Yarou looked like she snapped.

“You will what?” Ye Lang looked at her condescendingly. I don’t care if you hit me or yell at me.

Looking at his face, she knew what he was thinking. The next sentence she uttered was shocking enough to shake the heavens...

“I will marry you.”

“Fuck! Here you go!” Ye Lang passed her a yam without another word.

“...”

Li Yue and Zhao Yarou were stunned for a moment. Was such a dramatic reaction really necessary? Is she (Am I) THAT awful?

Zhao Yarou ate her meal in brooding silence. It was still raining out so she continued staring blankly into space. After a while, she noticed Ye Lang was no longer here.

“Li Yue, where’s the fox?” she asked, seeing Li Yue was still here.

“I think he walked inside. He didn’t say anything either, probably to explore.” Li Yue pointed towards the depths of the cave. It was very dark inside, they couldn’t see anything.

“I wonder what he’s up to now. Let’s go check on him,” said Zhao Yarou as she walked deeper into the cave.

“Your Majesty, it’s too dangerous. It’s better to wait for him to return,” stopped Li Yue, standing up. At this point, she was already able to walk and did not need someone else to carry her. However, she still needed another person for support.

“I’ll be fine, how dangerous could it be…” Zhao Yarou said mildly, continuing her walk.

“Your Majesty.”

When she realised she wouldn’t be able to stop Zhao Yarou, she immediately followed her- though she could barely keep up. Zhao Yarou stopped to support Li Yue, then they both walked deeper into the cave.