Chapter 165 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

"There are so many people..." Why did Nanzhu's wife say that? The commercial street must be crowded. Wait, when she left the palace, Nanzhu's wife behaved like that when she saw the guards... she must be afraid of unfamiliar people because she has been living in Linxuan Palace for a long time and rarely encounters people. Damn, Nanzhu's wife actually has social anxiety... She has social anxiety but is still strolling in the bustling street! Wait, back when I first met Nanzhu, she wasn't like this. She was articulate and even threatened people with a sickle. He Yunxiao pulled Meng Qingrou back into the carriage. "Nanzhu, are you feeling better now?" Seeing that she was still a bit scared, He Yunxiao lowered the curtain he had raised earlier. The thin curtain separated the outside world, leaving only themselves and He Yunxiao inside the carriage. By this time, Meng Qingrou had greatly reduced her fear and basically returned to normal. He Yunxiao cautiously inquired, "Nanzhu, are you... afraid of meeting strangers?" Meng Qingrou confidently said, "No." Seeing her resolute appearance, He Yunxiao began to doubt if the trembling person earlier was actually his wife Nanzhu. "If you're not afraid, shall we get off the carriage?" "No, wait, I'm not ready yet." He Yunxiao waited for a while and then asked, "Are you ready now?" "Not yet, not yet." He Yunxiao didn't want to push Nanzhu. Although they had planned to go out of the palace for a stroll, he didn't expect Nanzhu to have problems facing so many strangers. Come to think of it, she has been living in Linxuan Palace, where the population is thin and she mostly encounters familiar palace maids. It's normal for her to feel uncomfortable for the first time in a crowded street, just like how a pet cat would be afraid when seeing a big rat for the first time. "If you really can't do it, I'll send you back. We can find a less crowded place to try another day, okay?" Meng Qingrou lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and once again glanced at the bright sunlight outside and the bustling street. She has always been strong. "Yunxiao gege... I want to try again..." He Yunxiao had initially intended to refuse, but the "Yunxiao gege" from Nanzhu couldn't be resisted! It was impossible to refuse this. He went on, "Nanzhu, take it slow, don't rush." "Mm." Meng Qingrou cautiously stepped out of the carriage, her small hands still trembling as she gripped the door frame, just like last time. After a moment's preparation, she took a step onto the small ladder. As if making a significant progress on her own, Meng Qingrou raised her head and looked at He Yunxiao with eager eyes. Her big eyes reflected He Yunxiao's figure and the lively bustling street in the distance. To He Yunxiao, at this moment, Nanzhu seemed like a child waiting for encouragement after doing a good deed. This was a time to offer encouragement without a doubt. "Well done. Take another step, step down slowly. Good, take it slow, don't rush. Hold onto my hand." Guided by He Yunxiao, Meng Qingrou finally managed to descend the three small steps. With her delicate embroidered shoes touching the ground, Meng Qingrou had completely left the carriage and stepped into the world outside the Yijing City Imperial Palace, the world of ordinary commoners. She was still very afraid, a fact evident from how she stood tightly against He Yunxiao's side. At this moment, Meng Qingrou wasn't standing shoulder to shoulder with He Yunxiao; instead, he stood facing forward while she stood beside him, leaning a bit to the side, using He Yunxiao's body to block half of her own. To put it bluntly, she was leaning her soft body against He Yunxiao's arm to seek some sense of security, such as protecting her tender little belly. It was similar to how a pet cat or dog would roll over to show affection. He Yunxiao rubbed the tips of Meng Qingrou's fingers with the palm of his large hand, and her small hand eagerly slipped into his. She actively spread her fingers, waiting for his hand to hold hers. Seeing Nanzhu voluntarily acting in such a manner, He Yunxiao had no reason to be artificial. Before taking her hand, He Yunxiao asked, "Nanzhu, I'm 'treating your injury' now." "Mm." With her permission, He Yunxiao separated her fingers, and his rough fingers intertwined with her delicate ones, holding each other's hands. He Yunxiao looked at his wife beside him and said, "Why are you so obedient today?" Perhaps the sense of security from holding hands made Meng Qingrou less afraid now. Her emotions had relaxed somewhat, but she showed no intention of easing the physical distance between them. "Normally, Nanzhu is also very obedient." He Yunxiao smiled and reminded her, "Now you are 'Zhang Lingrou,' my good little sister." "Mm. Rou'er understands." Rou'er... Hmm! It sounded really nice. Before, he only called her Nanzhu. He would need to change that! Calling her "Rou'er" sounds great! It's pleasant, intimate, and full of charm. "Cough, cough. Little sister Rou'er, shall we go buy ‘Little Fat Dog’s’ brothers today?" "Mm. It's Rou'er's first time going out today, so I’ll listen to big brother." Nanzhu's wife kept calling him "Rou'er" and "big brother" repeatedly. He Yunxiao felt like he was soaring. Especially now, as Nanzhu's wife walked close to him, he could not only hold her hand, but also feel every soft part of her body. He had carefully arranged for Nanzhu to go out. It was all worth it. Although Meng Qingrou's fear of encountering many strangers had lessened significantly after holding hands, as they walked into the crowded Beixiang Commercial Street, she was still very afraid and uncomfortable. This was completely different from the lively scene she had observed from the carriage. Being in the carriage was like being in an elevated, protected position, but only being amidst the crowd could make her feel the oppressive nature of the bustling crowd. Looking up, all she could see were unfamiliar faces. Moreover, many people were unfriendly, even fierce and malicious, carrying ill intentions. Meng Qingrou clung tightly to He Yunxiao. At this moment, in a situation where everyone seemed like an enemy, he was the only person she could truly rely on. Only by being close to him could she gain a little precious sense of security. He Yunxiao was made very uncomfortable by Nanzhu's "teasing." Although he understood her well, his brothers didn't understand, and they only wanted to set sail. He Yunxiao had to sing《桃花源记》clear his mind constantly. The street was very crowded, so He Yunxiao deliberately cleared a path with his martial arts and internal strength, creating a comfortable little space for himself and Meng Qingrou, especially for his wife to avoid any unwanted contact from others. The journey had gone smoothly so far. There were many gazes, but surprisingly, nothing out of the ordinary had occurred. Soon, the words "Radiant New Porcelain" came into view for the two of them. Tl: Soothsayer.io