Chapter 18 Chapter Seventeen

Quinlan returned from England empty-handed, a little disheartened and bewildered. McNair had sent troops to England, and we traced their tracks in the lowlands, and know their numbers, but it is strange that they did not increase in number when they returned. How many of them? Twenty-six heavily armed soldiers. But they didn't take Faith with them when they left. Yes. Sure? We watched them go, Connor, I'm sure. what did you do to them what do you think i will do Connor nodded, how many of us participated in the battle? eleven. Fair enough then.Are any of my people injured?

Donovan got a slash in the thigh, but that was the worst one we had.Others suffered only minor injuries.To be honest, I don't think Donovan would have survived if it wasn't for What else? This is where things got weird, he said, the baron's soldiers were all watching us from inside, I was going to go in to find Faith, but when the drawbridge came down, a group of people ran out, and the leader actually is your wife's mother. Quinlan stopped, smiled, and went on to say that her Gaelic was worse than Mrs. Wenner's. Of course her soldiers were armed, but I immediately understood that they were just protecting their mistress.I finally understand where your wife's courage comes from.Her mother dismounted and asked us who was in charge, but before I could answer she saw Donovan and walked towards him.Needless to say, your soldier didn't want her to touch it at all, but it didn't help her at all, and she had some medical supplies with her, so she cleaned his wound and gave him a few stitches.

What were you doing then? She asked me something about your wife and I was busy answering her questions.I guess she must be worried about her daughter, but she insists that she is not worried at all.She explained that if Mina was in any trouble, she would send her pendant back.Since she didn't do that, of course her mother knew she was safe.But she is worried about you, and she has a message for you. what is it Treat her well and be responsible to her family.They had all heard what had happened to the soldiers who escorted her, and she said the baron hadn't realized that the lord was a devil.Oh, by the way, you're going to love this, she's so grateful that you came to rescue her daughter.

Connor shook his head, the gratitude of an Englishman?What's so good about that? And what about Faith? She disappeared suddenly.Her mother was in such a hurry that when McNair's men arrived they searched every corner but could not find her.Her mother thought someone had come and helped her hide, and she thought she knew who the rescuer was. who is it? you. Didn't she wonder why you went and I didn't? It seems not. What am I supposed to tell my wife, Quinlan?It's impossible for me not to tell her about her sister.In fact, even if I don't tell it, she might still know it from someone else.Rumors travel as fast as the wind in the Highlands.

Yeah, it looks like someone already heard about it and took Faith away before we did.I guess it might be one of her brothers.But he wouldn't worry his mother like this, he should have told her beforehand, shouldn't he? I feel so too.Then there is only one person who might help Mina with this. who? my brother.It's very much his style, isn't it? He hates the English. But he likes my wife.Connor said I had to talk to him before telling Mina about it.I hope Aleigh has hidden her sister, as I wish.Do you have anything else to say? He shrugged. The lady's mother brought her daughter a present, and she

What?he asked, wondering why he hesitated. She kissed me on the cheek and I didn't push her away.She's the lady's mother, after all, but I'm not funny, Connor.It's just plain stupid.She said the kiss was for her daughter and she wanted me to give this to her. She wants you to kiss my wife?Connor couldn't laugh anymore. Yes. You will not. certainly. The conversation ended there, and the two rode to the southwestern border, where a battle had just occurred. An hour later, Eden arrived.He got off his horse and ran, shouting at the lord. Your wife is well, lord.He spoke suddenly, but something was wrong.

Connor stood motionless, and didn't say a word until Eden finished everything.The soldier repeated what Wen Na said, and when he finished speaking, Kang Nuo was shaking with anger. Where is my wife now? At Jin Yalie's house.Chris was with her.He told Donald to guard the castle. How is Mina? Yes. you sure? yes, I'm sure. Connor tried hard not to think about those horrific images, he forced himself to concentrate on thinking.And what about Euphemia?He asked, his voice was calm, and on the surface he controlled his emotions well. Chris wanted her to take her son's body back north for burial.

Minna she's fine.Eden repeated, I'm not going to lie to you, her wound needed stitches, she was badly hurt, but not life-threatening.The women wanted to go with her, and Donald had a hard time stopping them. And it took a lot of effort for Connor to control himself from roaring angrily.He should have been with her, he should have known about her.That bastard, he dared to touch her. Sir, do you have any orders?Eden asked. Connor tried desperately to calm himself down.Eden had to repeat what he had just said for the lord to hear. Connor called Douglas over and ordered the veteran who had been stationed on the border to take over here.Tonight, the last batch of Xiu's clansmen will be moved away. After the end, all the soldiers will go home.Eden will be here to assist you.

What about you, lord?asked the soldier. I'm going to find my wife.Quinlan, watch carefully at home until I come back. Quinlan stood beside Kang Nuo, and the other soldiers started to carry out the order. Connor suddenly stopped Eden, she asked my wife to obey him?He was almost yelling.Then without waiting for Eden to answer, he grabbed the reins tightly, straightened his back, and let the horse gallop. Quinlan was right behind him, and he would stand behind Connor to protect him until he had to turn north and go home.Connor has been galloping towards the Jin's territory. Connor chose the fastest route and took a small path along the border. After he was a sufficient distance away from other soldiers, he let out a loud cry like a wounded animal.

Euphemia.He even wanted to draw his sword when he thought of her name.She is no longer a member of the He clan, and he will not let her wear the shawl that she desecrated, and she must never take a step closer to them. Quinlan thought the lord would turn east, but Konor stopped suddenly, which surprised him. Conor?He came to the lord, and you should have driven the wrath away before you saw your wife.I know you think you've abandoned her, but she sure knows you have no choice.she loves you.He nodded to emphasize his words, stop staring at the ground, look at me. look at the ground.Connor said angrily.

He threw off his shawl and looked down, then cursed in a low voice, there were recent footprints. Four hours no, five hours, Connor said, they walked very slowly and lined up.who How many soldiers did Eden say came with Ryan? Three, Connor said.He jerked to his feet, the bastard's mother was probably on her way home by now.It's a pity, I would have liked to have talked to her. In the end you will kill her.Quinlan said. Connor shook his head, no, death is not the scariest thing, I will make her suffer for the rest of her life. If this was Wren's funeral procession, why did they go in opposite directions?It's impossible for them not to know that they are going the wrong way. I have no idea. The trails are pretty new, and I think we'll catch up to them soon.We should go and see where they're going, shouldn't we? Connor nodded. Let's follow these footprints. It will only take a few minutes. I still need to find Wen Na. I know.I have to start practicing.As they spoke, they let their horses gallop again. what to practiceConnor asked him loudly. Practice telling her you love her. Connor took a shortcut straight ahead through the woods, which greatly shortened the distance to the hillside ahead, so he should be able to spot Euphemia soon.After passing through the woods, he dismounted and trotted forward to observe the group of people below. A minute later, Kunlan also rushed over. Below is a long thin grass, which is suitable for funerals.They marched in single file, with Wren's body on the back of the last horse. Connor turned to look at the trees and found that there seemed to be something moving there.He waited quietly, and a few minutes later, the five people came to the open space by the edge of the woods, and a figure came out from the hiding place. Shocked and angry, he and Quinlan recognized the person at once, it was McNair, and they watched as Euphemia ran to embrace her ally. Now they finally know who the traitor is. He sprinted toward Kim's territory so fast he would break his neck.As soon as he reached the yard, he immediately dismounted from his horse and rushed inside. He walked up the stairs to the hall in three steps at a time, eager to know if she was all right.Chris was guarding the door of her room when Connor ran past him, opened the door, and rushed in. He knew he must be acting like a lunatic, but he couldn't help it.He had to tell her that he was damned for not being by her side to protect her.If she refused to forgive him, he really didn't know what to do next. When he came to the middle of the house, he saw Minna standing in front of the window with Jamie, and he stopped immediately. He was totally unprepared for what he saw, his weak and slender wife beaten up in such a way that he couldn't believe she was alive.She looked as if she had just been attacked by a wild animal, her face was bruised, one hand was in a bandage, and her body was covered in scratches. But she is alive.Connor repeated this sentence twice in his heart, trying hard to calm himself down so that he could talk to her. She wasn't dead, if she were dead, she wouldn't be standing there. No, I am not dead.Wen Na said that he realized that he actually said this out loud. Jamie walked out of the room and left the two of them alone. When she passed by Kang Nuo, she whispered to him that she might fall asleep later, and I just gave her some hypnotic drugs, but she is still struggling to wait for you to come over.She seems to think she needs to apologize to you first.Find a way to put her to bed. Kang Nuo approached Wen Na so that he could reach out to support her when she collapsed.He didn't want to scare her.He knew he must look like a ghost: battle paint all over his hands and face, and the anger in his eyes that he couldn't get rid of. He hoped that she could come by herself, but he didn't dare to imagine that after this incident, she still had any reason to want to approach him.While he was protecting a useless piece of land, she was alone, trying to protect herself. Do you want me to wash off the paint?I know you don't like this.His voice was hoarse with excitement. It does not matter, I do not mind. Really? I have something to tell you, Connor. Let's go to bed first. Jamie put something in my water to make me sleep and she said I would sleep until tomorrow morning. I know.He said. if i go to bed Well then. She didn't move, and Rain fell out of the window. I get it, my love. I didn't push him, and I didn't mean to stab him.He fell on his own sword, and he grabbed my waist and lay down on the ground. If it weren't for this, none of this would have happened.I struggled to cut his hand with my knife so he would let go of my mouth and I could call for help.Believe me, I really didn't mean to kill him.I just want him off me. Sorry I wasn't there to protect you. What would you do if you were there? I'll help you throw him out the window. Confused by his words, she shook her head, but the motion made her dizzy.There is one more thing to tell you before going to bed.I've been trying to be respectful and courteous to your mother, but I can't go on.I don't deserve to be caught between you and your family like this.As long as I am here, she will never come here to see you.Connor, when she finds out that I killed Ren, she will definitely hate me to death.Chris helped me hide him.Your mother told me to do what Ryan asked, but I couldn't, and I'm sorry.She shouldn't think I'm subservient to her son. Yes, this is not true.I'll take you to bed. She didn't seem to hear what he said and continued, she will definitely not forgive me, but I don't care anymore.I do not like her.You've got to decide which side you're going to be on.I know I shouldn't do this, but I Minna No, I'm going to explain to you, she interrupted him loudly, I can see how angry you are, and I She struggles to stay awake, but the medicine Jami gives her keeps her from concentrating. Her head drooped, and he gently picked her up and held her tightly in his arms.she fell asleep.He bent down and kissed her forehead.He held her like that for more than an hour, without moving, and feeling her warm leaning against him made him relieved and satisfied. Jamie walked in, and the pained look on Kang Nuo's face made her want to cry.She needs to rest, Connor.Put her to bed now. He refused.It turned out that Jamie took a while to assure him that his wife was absolutely fine. But he still hesitated to take a step away from his wife.I don't want to leave her alone anymore. She won't be alone, Jamie assured, and there's a message from your house that Father Sinclair is on his way here.Kang Nuo, he didn't come to pray for the dead, don't worry, Wen Na will never die.He is her friend, and he is here to accompany her. Make sure to let me know if she needs me, or if there's anything wrong with her. OK, of course I'll let you know. The rage was burning inside him, and he knew that if he didn't get out of here soon, he might lose control completely. Jamie followed him to the door, where are you going now? to end everything. How should I tell Mina? He shook his head. He didn't want his wife to worry. If she knew that she was going to find McNair, she would be worried about his safety.But he didn't want to lie. So he said another fact and I went to my stepmother. As soon as he walked into the hall, the calm expression on his face disappeared immediately.The dear husband was gone, replaced by a brave warrior.He drew his sword from its sheath, handed it to Chris, and went downstairs.He strode forward with a grim expression and a determined will. Ariel watched his brother across the hall. Without saying a word, Kang Nuo rushed into the hall furiously, raised his hand and took his father's sword from the wall. Quinlan and Chris also stepped forward immediately, keeping pace with the lord. Ariel didn't hesitate.He picked up his sword and followed his brother out, with a murderous expression on his face. After such a long time, He Tangna's revenge can finally be avenged. They have no mercy.The siege of McNair was fierce, and hours passed, their swords waving in the air, and they systematically broke through the enemy's defenses from every direction.Ariel's men first attacked in a semicircle from the south, while Connor and his troops swept across in an arch from the north, and then joined Ariel's team to form an encirclement. The enemy has nowhere to escape, they can only be surprised. It wasn't until the moment he was attacked that McNair knew his treachery had been discovered.He had informed them of the northern alliance to attack Connor's castle at dawn two days later, but all plans had been broken because the stupid old woman had come to McNair early. McNair did not take part in the battle at all, he had been hiding in the castle behind tightly closed doors.Now the whole castle is tightly surrounded, like a tomb, and the coward is now hurriedly packing up the gold, trying to escape by the secret passage.Like a mouse, with sharp protruding front teeth and small parted eyes peering nervously back and forth, he hurried into the hall, picked up a bag and turned back to pack his treasure, while Euphemia Was mad at him to death. Go out and fight, as long as you kill Connor and Ariel, their people will disperse. Shut up, old woman.He screamed, or I'll put a sword in your stomach.It was your son's desire that brought Connor. He didn't know I brought my son's body here.He thought I was back north. Then why did he attack here? You must have angered Xiu by attacking his territory.She yelled, don't go, go fight them. Why do you care so much about this?Your dear son is dead, and he mocks her, how can a dead man be a lord?You have nothing now. Now the outer door has been breached.There was a loud bang and bang in the hall, and McNair was terrified. Dark gray smoke poured in from under the door, and it was up to his ankles. Come and help me pack these bags.Come on, he yells, they'll be in right away. Suddenly there was a loud noise outside, and he knew that the roadblock he had set up had been breached.They'll be coming in for him right now.He could hear their boots on the stony ground, getting closer, closer He picked up the last bag, his hands trembling badly, and as a result, a lot of gold was scattered out, but he had no time to pick it up, which made him feel so distressed that he almost cried out.He picked up his sword and walked to the door of the secret passage. Euphemia stood in front of him.Don't be silly, she said sharply, neither Ariel nor Connor knew that Butcher Nan was our ally, and in two days they would come along the mountain road to attack Connor.You still get your share if you stay and fight.Help me kill Kang Nuo now, or I swear, I will lead him to find you. Four soldiers stood outside the door. They heard Euphemia's desperate pleading. It wasn't until Ariel heard about their plan that he realized that the bastard Butcher also wanted to fight against him. Connor reached out and slammed on the door, and Ariel pushed him aside and slammed it with his shoulder, the latch loosened a little, then he slammed it again, and the door opened. He took a step back and asked Connor to pull his father's bloody sword out of its sheath. He put his hand on Connor's shoulder and said to him, go, what they did to your father back then, you just Just give it back to them. Quinlan's and Chris's swords were also ready to go. When Connor entered the hall, they followed him to provide the necessary protection, while Ariel covered them from behind. go away.McNair yelled at Euphemia angrily. She stood still and McNair thought he had time to escape.He took a step back and raised his sword, and when Connor entered the room, he saw his sword stab into Euphemia's body. Connor watched Euphemia's blood splatter indifferently, and watched McNair pull out the sword one by one, and then pushed her away.Euphemia immediately collapsed on the ground. McNair didn't know that Connor was behind him.He kicked Euphemia away and groped for the board of the secret passage in panic. Where are you going?Connor asked. McNair turned around suddenly, you can't attack me like this, absolutely not.Are you not afraid of Kim Ya-yeol? I'm right here, you idiot.Ariel growled angrily. McNair's face immediately turned pale, and he seemed to see that the god of death was approaching. I wasn't there, I wasn't involved in that, your father's death had nothing to do with me.I was a kid, about your age.Yes, just a kid. You were in your twenties, Aleigh yelled, and there you were, yes, wearing Kerry's cape, you bastard.Donald Ho is my friend. He pushed Connor from the back, it makes me sick to see this kind of crap, just finish him off. I will kill you first.McNair boasted.He jumped forward, lowered his head and swung his sword at Connor.Connor held his father's sword in his hand and raised his hand to block it, but McNair failed to succeed. Help me, Connor.Euphemia cried out in pain. Connor ignored her at all. McNair jumped up and ran to the secret passage.As he turned, he heard the sound of a sword slicing through the air, and ducked to the right.Connor had already foreseen his reaction.As a result, He Donna's sword passed through McNair's neck and was directly nailed to the wall.McNair was picked up by the momentum and rushed straight back, finally slamming into the door with a thud.The door was thrown open, then bounced back, and then continued to open and close, and now the only sound in the room was the door opening and closing, and the gurgle of blood gushing from McNair's neck. Please help me, son.Euphemia cried again, have pity on your mother. She was ignored, and Chris asked Connor if he wanted to retrieve his father's sword, but the lord shook his head. My father sure wanted his sword there, so let's keep it. Connor, Euphemia continued to yell, please, please, Connor left the hall without looking back, his stepmother's cries for help gradually faded away.