Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1056 - 1055: Never Compromise!

While everyone went to rest, Di Yelei finally sat down on the chair.

His eyes were so swollen they resembled those of a goldfish, and he couldn’t see the road clearly anymore, but soon someone brought an egg, which he used to massage his dark circles. The pain made him grind his teeth and grimace, and he couldn’t help but wince.

"Marquis Yongping, can you pinpoint the Princess’s exact location? I can’t make promises on behalf of a large force, but if it’s a matter of two to three hundred men, I can still muster that number," the Marquis Yongwu said, his sympathy rising as he saw Di Yelei’s terrible state.

With Marquis Yongwu taking the lead, Prince Luo beside him eagerly spoke out, "The same goes for me; I don’t have too many soldiers at my disposal, but I can still provide three to five hundred."

Both being commanders with heavy troops under their command, they naturally had trusted soldiers to offer.

The county magistrate beside them turned his beads quickly, chuckled obsequiously, and stepped forward: "Though the number of soldiers under this subordinate officer is not large, two hundred can still be gathered. It’s just that my men have not been specially trained, I’m afraid they might not be of much use..."

The so-called soldiers actually referred to the combined forces of constables, catchpoles, and governmental office’s runners; indeed, two hundred men could be assembled. However, most of these men had never actually been on a battlefield. They were fine with minor skirmishes, but in a real battle with live steel, most likely many would fall after just one round.

Di Yelei couldn’t help but gasp in pain, and without realizing it, he swung his arm out, inadvertently knocking away the maid who was applying medicine to his eyes.

"Thank you all for your help and support. If we truly manage to rescue Sisi, I, Di Yelei, will definitely invite everyone for a drink to thank you all for your assistance today!"

"No need to mention it, just a few hundred men...," Prince Luo said, repeatedly waving his hand, obviously not daring to take too much credit.

After the man Di Yelei sent out to investigate returned, they indeed had definite news: "Based on the information provided earlier, it seems that we have traveled quite a distance underground, likely leaving Macheng County and entering the mountain forests within the nearby Dacheng County... If that’s the case, we should be looking in this certain area. We’ve covered no small distance underground!"

If they had taken the mountain paths, wouldn’t they need until evening to reach the distance they had traveled in just one or two hours underground?

Taking a look at the map, everyone was a bit uncertain. How had they traveled so far?

Now everyone became unsettled!

"If it’s indeed here... we must set off immediately, we can’t afford to be delayed on the road!"

Hearing that everyone was preparing to leave, Di Xuan quickly stepped forward: "Dad, let Xuan’er go with you too! Xuan’er also wants to contribute to the effort!"

"What are you going to do? It’s better if you stay at home and watch the situation. Especially with Chou Chou and YingEr, make sure no more trouble arises. Leave this matter to your supervision. If something else happens, it’ll be on you!"

Although it was a spontaneous suggestion, Di Yelei took the matter very seriously.

"Yes, Xuan’er will make sure to watch over Third Brother and YingEr. If anything happens, Xuan’er is willing to stake his life on it!"

Determination filled Di Xuan’s eyes.

"Good! That way, I have no worries left behind!"

Di Yelei laughed heartily, which aggravated the wounds on his face, causing him to suck in a breath fiercely again!

"Let’s go! We set off!"

The group left the county of Macheng in high spirits and once again marched towards the manor they had attacked before.

In the big manor, Liu Sisi found herself in a misty realm where it was impossible to tell if it was day or night. Even the vault of heaven above her head was dull and gloomy, making her extremely sleepy. After several unsuccessful attempts to break free, she leaned against a rock and dozed off.

It felt like she had slept for a long time, and yet it seemed like only a while had passed when suddenly, everything in front of her eyes brightened up! The entire sky cleared, revealing the surrounding scenery.

The sun was setting in the west, casting shadows of the swaying trees on the ground. At this moment, she was in front of the artificial rockery in the courtyard. Nearby, several figures were moving, seemingly gathering up several small flags before their silhouettes vanished from her sight.

Could this be...

"How does it feel to be trapped in the array? Pretty comfortable, isn’t it?"

Along with this softly spoken remark, the figure of Lin Xiner emerged from behind the rockery.

Her gaze on Liu Sisi was complex as she looked down at her from a higher position. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Liu Sisi pushed herself up from the rockery, her body shaking a few times before she let out a laugh, "You’re really cunning! To have calculated my reaction and everyone else’s advance and retreat, must feel great to play everyone in the palm of your hand, huh?"

She had it all figured out now; from the beginning, the other party must have guessed someone would come to rescue her. Then her reaction, and later nearly missing the rescuers due to slipping into the formation, were likely the results of the other’s meticulous planning.

"You are actually mistaken. This preparation wasn’t really for you or those who came to rescue you. I never thought that a preparation meant to be unused would actually be of great use!"

Lin Xiner’s words tumbled out like a tongue-twister as she approached, looking at Liu Sisi, who was in a sorry state, and couldn’t help but sigh.

"Sisi, you inherited your beauty from mother, and even more, you have inherited her temperament. Only, mother had the misfortune to meet unworthy people early in life, whereas you are much luckier than your mother. Last night, both of those men were utterly devoted to you. I suggest you simply keep both by your side. For us women, having one more person who cherishes us isn’t bad, especially when they are sincerely good to you..."

"Enough! Will you ever stop!"

Liu Sisi interrupted her, clearly impatient.

She was well aware that many princesses in the court kept male companions, including Princess Ruwan who had yet to marry. However, that was not what Liu Sisi aspired for!

"Don’t try to impose your filthy thoughts on me! I’ll be blunt; keeping me here is useless. No matter how eloquently you plead, I won’t go with you to Xixia Country!"

She silenced the other with her words, looking away with not the slightest intention to compromise.

Lin Xiner’s smile gradually faded. Mother and daughter stared each other down, their similar faces holding the same expression, neither willing to give in to the other.

Liu Sisi’s stubborn streak kicked in, and not even eight horses could drag it back.

And how could she agree?

Lin Xiner’s eyes ached from the glaring, and eventually, she had to relent, coughing loudly twice, "Very well then, no one can refuse what I the Empress have decided anyway! Think it over clearly! Someone come, take the princess away!"

She ordered several maids.

The maids approached and promptly carried Liu Sisi away from the spot.

"I will never compromise! Never!"

Liu Sisi’s words still carried, but as she was whisked away by the maids, she soon disappeared behind the layers of courtyard walls.