Chapter 19 Chapter Eighteen

Connor has already made a choice.The message left by her husband made Wen Na completely desperate.He had gone to Euphemia, with whom there was almost no future now, and it was obvious that he had left himself in the past, and there was nothing she could do to change anything. Min Na's reaction made Jie Mi regret telling her the message.Mina's injury was just a little bit better, and she learned of Kang Nuo's whereabouts, and then she became gloomy and blocked herself.Jamie tried to talk to her, but Mina kept silent. When Kang Nuo was mentioned, even a little bit would make her uneasy. Jie Mi tried hard for three days to ask Wen Na to tell what happened, but it still didn't work.

Time heals Mina's body.Her appearance has greatly improved: the swelling in her face and shoulders has slowly subsided, the bruises are almost invisible, and her hands are healing well. After shutting herself up for four days, Mina finally got up and changed her clothes.When lunch was ready, Jamie looked in and was pleased to find her sitting in a chair by the window. How are you feeling today?she asked. Much better, Mina replied.She wanted to make her voice sound pleasant, but when Jie Mi heard it, she hurried in and put her hand on her forehead, it seemed that she had failed in her pretending.

The fever has subsided, Mina said, I am much better, really. You did heal quickly, but we all know your heart still hurts.I'll surprise you, you'll be delighted, Father Sinclair has been insisting on seeing you these days, and if I'd known he'd seen your mother, I might have sent him over.She added with a smile, he hadn't thought of telling me that a few minutes ago. Minna immediately became happy, he is here, is he really here? Ah, finally laughed.Jamie said that he came last night.He was at your bedside for hours last night.But you were asleep all the time.May I call him in now?

certainly. As soon as Father Sinclair came into the room, Mina stood up happily, it's a pleasure to see you.she said aloud. Sit and be happy, Jemi ordered, her attitude is like a hen protecting her chicks. Wen Na sat down obediently, and after the priest took another chair and sat with her by the window, she immediately asked him, is your trip going well? Very smooth.The priest assured her with a nod. Wen Na couldn't believe him, she held Jie Mi's hand tightly, are you sure? He took out her pendant, put it in her other hand and said, yes, I'm sure. Suddenly she burst into tears.

Isn't this good news?Jamie asked, are you in pain?tell me what's wrong She is so happy.said the priest. Yes, I am very happy.Wen Na choked up and said. I didn't know she had lost her pendant. Oh, it wasn't lost at all.said the priest. Jamie is puzzled, why You don't have to worry about me. Of course I care about you, because I love you, my sister.And your husband loves you too.Now, I'll leave you two to talk alone.Father, I hope you can make her understand that Connor has not abandoned her at all. Before the priest could answer, Mina shook her head. I want you to sit down and listen to the news from my family.

Jamie didn't accept her invitation, and if the door was open I'd better go downstairs.Grace is hiding under the table, refusing to take her nap.The kid doesn't know that I can see her from this side of the hall.By the way, Minna, I have to warn you first, I have already promised her that when she wakes up, she can come and play with you.She seems to think you belong to her when you're here. I am very happy to meet her. Jamie bowed to Sinclair and left the room. Father, tell me everything.Wen Na said. The priest nodded, and your relatives welcomed me warmly into your home, and I brought one of my brown robes with me to wear to her on the way to Jillian's house.As it turned out, he wasn't home, and I have to admit, I didn't know what to do.Luckily, the monastery came to my mind, as I knew the monks would prepare resting places for some passers-by.I made an appointment with Faith to meet on the grass, and after entering the woods, I asked her to put on the robe I had prepared, and we avoided the main road and chose a safe path along the way.

How can I repay you?Mina asked. You don't have to repay me.God is watching over us so we won't be in trouble.Your sister is a lovely girl, and I find it funny how she thinks about things. The priest told her some more about her sister.Minna laughed heartily, which warmed the priest's heart. Connor was full of surprises.When the northerners rushed in, they were ready for battle.It was a bloody battle, a struggle to the death, but it was over in just three days.Caring for the wounded later took them even longer.Connor and Ariel did not set off home until all the wounded recovered enough to withstand the bumps on the return journey.

Many wounded soldiers needed stitches, which were all left to Jie Mi.As a result, she was busy from morning to night and never had a good rest.There were wounded soldiers coming back from the battlefield, and they all needed Jie Mi's treatment, and this situation lasted for another three days. Fortunately, none of these soldiers were dying, which was very good, because Father Sinclair had gone away, saying that he had something very important to attend to at the Duncans near the lowlands, and he must go at once. It may be at least two weeks before he returns. The whole castle was in chaos, with soldiers coming in and out every day, so no one noticed that Wen Na was missing. It was not until an hour before Ariel arrived home that Jamie found out that she was missing.Everyone searched inside and out, but found nothing.

When the husbands came back, Jamie was very nervous.Because she was worried about Kang Nuo's reaction, she decided to let Ariel tell Kang Nuo about it. She didn't even give Ariel a chance to kiss her, so she rushed into his arms and yelled, oh, thank God, you're finally back.I lost Mina.You have to help me find her. Ariel couldn't believe it.No one could enter or leave his castle without his permission.An hour later, he wanted to kill all the people who stayed at home. However, compared with Connor's appearance, Ariel's is nothing.Connor was going crazy. How did you lose her, Ariel?he growled.

Is it possible that she went home by herself? I thought of something that would make my wife happy, so I stopped at my castle halfway.If she was there, I'd damn sure know about it. Sorry, Connor, Jamie kept apologizing.She was sitting at the table, covering her face with her hands.I should have been watching her.I came back very late that day, and I went to her room to take a look, thinking that she was already asleep, I should have lifted the sheet to have a look, if I wasn't too tired at the time, I would have found out. Didn't any of the servants go into her room?Connor asked.

I told the others not to disturb her as much as possible.God, I don't even know when exactly she disappeared.sorry. Ariel, take your wife to bed, Connor ordered.He followed Ariel to the table, moved the chair back, and let Jamie stand up. Jamie, it's not your fault at all. Ariel picked her up, you haven't slept much in the past week, have you? I've been busy tending to the wounded, Ariel.I can sleep again tomorrow.i have to find mina Connor and I will look for it.go to sleep. She was too tired to protest, and she knew she couldn't be of much help.She leaned on his shoulder, I love you, Ariel.How are you going to find her? We first split up and searched the castle.I'm still not sure if she actually left. Ariel stopped in front of Kunlan, ordered him to keep an eye on Connor, and not to let Connor go out until he came back, and then carried his wife upstairs to their bedroom. Don't forget to tell the kids you're back.Jamie said, and, Ariel, I need you to be with me in bed, so wake me up when you come back, okay? She fell asleep before he could speak.He helped her undress, covered her with a sheet, kissed her forehead, and went back downstairs. He and Connor separately checked all the rooms, and then expanded the scope of the search to the outside.Finally they meet at the drawbridge, where they are sure she is not in the castle. Connor felt that they were wasting their time, and his anger immediately turned to panic. What do you think is the chance of her surviving leaving the castle like this?Connor asked, if she was alone, she would definitely not be able to survive, Ariel, she She's not going to die, Ariel interrupted him, if that's all you can think about, go away. When they returned to the hall, Connor was too anxious to think normally.He paced the room aggressively, thinking about where she might be. Have you asked all the garrison soldiers? They've all been asked, but not by me.Ariel replied, I have ordered the guards to come back for questioning, and they should arrive tomorrow morning. Tell me where they are, Connor said, and I'll go find them now. no. Ariel really knew his brother and was prepared to prevent him from leaving.He held onto Connor tightly. I'll have ten men guarding the gate in case you leave in the middle of the night.You can't go anywhere until we figure out where she is.The moonlight is not very bright tonight, if you run out so rashly, the most likely thing is to kill yourself and your horse.You have to try to be sensible. You don't understand at all, I have to find her.She didn't know where to go at all. What's the meaning? Mina just wanted to escape from me.She blamed me for not protecting her well about Ryan.I should have been home, I should have known if anything happened to her, if I hadn't been able to find her We will find her.his brother insisted. He and Kunlan stayed with Kang Nuo until midnight.Afterwards Ariel went upstairs and slept for an hour. Connor wanted to question everyone immediately, but Quinlan stopped him. It would take us at least an hour to find everyone, and they had to gather early in the morning.I know you won't be able to sleep, but at least sit down, Connor.I know you must be very sad right now.If I were you, I must be very anxious, but you must keep a calm mind now to find her. Connor knew he was right.He should close his eyes and rest now, but he just sat down.Quinlan fell asleep on the chair by the door.Connor told him to go upstairs to sleep, and his friend refused to leave until Connor's request became an order, and he obeyed. For the rest of the night, Connor sat alone in the dark, waiting for dawn.He kept thinking about any horrible things that might happen to his effeminate wife until he couldn't bear it anymore. It was the longest night of his life. There was no progress on the second day either.He and Ariel asked every soldier in turn, but there was no useful information. Connor planned to go home and ask his people to see if Mina had spoken to any of the servants, to see if there were any clues, but even though he was quite impatient, he still wanted to talk to all the Jin soldiers Only willing to rest. The soldier in charge of the drawbridge walked into the hall, and Kunlan was advising Connor, is it possible for her to go to Faith? Connor rejected this possibility, she had no idea that her sister was in trouble.Speaking of which, Ariel, where did you hide Faith? His brother had no idea what he was talking about.Kunlan explained again, while Connor continued to pace up and down the room without stopping. Jamie had already entered the hall, and was sitting at the table listening to the report from the soldiers and the lord. Of course Mina would know.If there is anything wrong with my sister, I will know it.How she knew it didn't matter.Oh Lord, that pendant!Jie Mi said loudly, I thought she had lost it at first, but later when the priest came to return the thing to Wen Na, he told me that it hadn’t been lost at all.Don't you understand?Mina must have sent Father Sinclair to find her sister.She asked the priest to show Faith the pendant, so that she would obey the priest's arrangement.I always knew Mina was pretty smart, but this still surprised me.I don't think I thought of that at all before. Ariel started to ask questions, because Connor's anger and madness made the process very difficult.However, they quickly found out the truth about Minna's departure. When Douglas was on duty, only one priest entered the castle, but when Neo was on duty, two priests left. Connor really wanted to strangle the man in the holy clothes to obtain temporary happiness, even if he was cursed forever. Lord, I have something to say.said Neo. explain. I think the priest may not know that she is following him.At that time, the priest was walking in front, riding his own spotted horse, holding the reins of the pack horse, and the priest behind him followed him at a distance. Didn't you think it was kind of weird at the time?Ariel was literally growling. He is small, my lord.I thought he hadn't been appointed yet and had to walk to penance. Now all we have to do is find out where the priest is.Ariel said. Duncan Abbey.Jamie blurted out. Sure?Connor asked. Yes.Jamie replied. If he's telling the truth.her husband said. For God's sake, Ariel.He's a priest, and of course he doesn't lie. I'm leaving right away.Connor said. I will go with you.Ariel and Jamie said in unison. Connor shook his head, I have to solve this matter alone. People who don't even take you?Absolutely not.Ariel warned. He didn't want to waste time arguing with his brother, so he gave in, and he told Quinlan to go home and call the others over, saying, you can follow me afterward. At his speed, the monastery was only a day's ride away.God knows how long it would have taken them to get there if Mina rode that pack horse. He forced himself not to think about other things, but to concentrate on one thing: he must find his sweet Mina, without her, he would be at a loss. Minna is crying sadly.She couldn't eat, she couldn't sleep, she kept crying, and her sister had become numb to her grief. Faith quickly raised her hands in surrender.She handed Mina a dry cloth to wipe away her tears, and threw it into the laundry basket next to it, where there were already piles of damp cloths that Mina had used.They sat on the cot in the bedroom, and she tried to persuade her sister to be good and sensible, and she swore to herself that this would be the last time. You really don't want to go on like this anymore.We've been thrown out of the church because you're always crying like this. We are not thrown out.They just suggested that we go back to the bedroom. And what about dear Father Sinclair?He can't concentrate on vespers at all, and it's all thanks to you.Why don't you listen to me?You told me yourself that you love your husband. Why don't you understand?He made his choice when he left me.He didn't want me at all, much less my love.He never wanted this.She was part of his past, and he would never forget it.No, I can't go back, it's too painful. She stopped to blow her nose, and Faith still didn't understand that you didn't cry much.If loving someone is to make people so miserable, I would rather love no one, and I hope I never get married.For God's sake, can you stop crying?If you go back and try again, maybe if you tell him how you feel Although I didn't tell him, he definitely knew.He's so smart, Faith, and so am I, of course, she went on, and I know he doesn't need me.I don't want to talk about this anymore. What if he came to get you? he won't come.She shook her head. But what if he came? She sighed, I would think he was forced to come here because of his pride, so I won't go back with him.Can't we say something else? Faith ignored her protests that Jillian probably wouldn't let you go back with us.What will you do then?Are you going to stay in this monastery all your life and worry those poor monks all your life? My brother wouldn't reject me like that.Did I tell you that Conor can't even figure out how many brothers and sisters I have? Yes, you said it a hundred times.You want kids, don't you?if you go back I want a child, but I can't leave the child with Kang Nuo and leave. what are you talking about?Go back to Kang Nuo, Min Na, before it's too late, go back.He is your husband after all. Do you have to keep nagging in my ear like this? Faith thought it was time to call it a day and let her go for now, maybe it would do you good to go out and get some fresh air.Let's go to the garden. If we had accidentally left that path, we might have left the monastery grounds. What's the meaning? The path in front of the monastery.There is a small wood on the north and south sides of that road, and if we leave that road, we will not be safe.I think we'd better stay here.And, if Father Sinclair's calculations were correct, Jillian should be here any minute now. If you insist on hiding here, I'll listen to you.But at least raise the curtains and let the sun in.It's like a grave here.Without waiting for her sister to speak, Faith ran to the window, untied the cord from the curtain, and took it down. The bright sunlight streamed in and she had to close her eyes to get used to it.Faith brushed her hair back from her neck, the breeze was so comforting.she whispered, real joy on her face.She looked out the window. Oh my god they are huge. Is there anything wrong?Mina asked. Faith was hypnotized by what she saw, and she didn't even have the strength to nod her head.To the north of the monastery gathers a group of giants.Faith guessed there were at least forty people there.At the forefront of the group of soldiers was a fierce-looking warrior, who was alone on his horse, standing in front of the head, very close to the path.The men had bare knees, and if it hadn't been for the size of the thing draped over their shoulders, their breasts might have been exposed as well.Some of them had scars, others didn't, but they all looked like they needed a good bath, a haircut, and some decent clothes. In front of the saints, they are simply primitive people. Faith turned around, you must never go back.Thank goodness you are so sensible now.No, no, you must never go back to your husband.You should live with Jillian.He would be more than happy to take you in.He loves you so much.Why didn't you tell me them they Oh Mina, how did you survive all this time? what are you saying? Faith was afraid that she would come to the window and see the outside, so she shook her head in horror.Her sister had had too much misfortune in her life, and the proof was there, for all to see, with fresh scars on her forehead and arms. She didn't know what Wen Na was facing before, but now she knew, she was eager to make amends, she stammered an apology, I'm sorry, I didn't know until I saw them, I really have no idea.No, it's simply not possible. What is impossible?Mina asked.She stood up and walked towards the window. Faith ran over and pushed her to sit on the bed.Then rush to the door and lock it. Can't go out now.Absolutely not.Gosh, it seems like it's suddenly getting a little cold in here, let's just draw the curtains down. She came to the window, glanced out, and hoped that the group of savages she had just seen was just her imagination.But they were still there, and looked just as scary as before. She untied the rope with trembling hands, Mina, tell me what your husband looks like. What's wrong? Just curious, she replied.While she was fixing the thick curtains, she was staring at the person leading the way outside.He's really scary. He is very handsome. Are you kidding me. Of course not, he is really handsome. But what exactly does he look like?Describe it to me. Black hair, black eyes, high nose.He is tall and strong.Are you satisfied with these? Does he have long hair? All the members of the He family have short hair.What are you looking at? Father Sinclair.She replied that she was not lying, because at that moment the priest appeared, and he was running towards the savages.The priest should run away, shouldn't he?He should have noticed that they all looked ready to fight. Wen Na went to the basin and washed her hands and face. If the priest was outside, then we would not be in danger if we went out now.He will never let you off that path. You two came without escorts, so is that safe? It is not safe, but there is no way at that time.It's different now.And I was wearing a monk's clothes. All the highlanders respect monks and no one will hurt them.But now, I am most worried about you. Once you make up your mind to do something, you will do it regardless of whether it is dangerous or not. I am so adventurous, I learned from you.Faith pleaded, oh my god, the curtains fell out. She leaned out and watched the piece of woolen land on the stone floor outside with a thump, right in front of the priest.Startled, the priest looked up. Sorry, Father, it slid down by itself.She yelled down, and immediately backed away after speaking, she didn't want the group of savages to see, and she really wanted to laugh, but she was afraid that it would make the priest uncomfortable. Of course he heard her, and so did the group of soldiers.Everyone pretended not to hear, except Quinlan.He grinned with obvious admiration. Chris looked at him curiously, do you think she is funny? I find her charming. Chris shook his head, thinking his friend was crazy.Kunlan nodded, and then stated his intention, I want her. She will run away. I hope so.Otherwise, it's no fun.She's beautiful, isn't she? will you marry her certainly. Suddenly, Connor raised his hand.The two thought that Connor wanted them to be quiet so that they could hear the priest clearly.Then they understood at once that their lord was giving them a signal to let them know that an enemy was approaching. He put his hand on the hilt of his sword, and the English were coming. Jillian came with his men, and from the sound of their horses Connor estimated there were about sixty of them.Chris and Quinlan immediately came to the lord's side in order to prevent attacks from either direction. The priest didn't know they were ready for battle.He was still explaining what happened that day. He didn't take Wenna away on purpose. He didn't know that Wenna had such a plan at all. He didn't know until later when they went into the woods and Wenna called him. She actually followed behind him. Don't you look at the back at all?Connor asked. When I was in your and Ariel's territory, I never worried about this because I knew I was safe.But I can assure you that I will be very careful when I know your wife is there.I tried to persuade her to go back, but she refused.I can't let her go alone like this, can I? Connor shook his head, you've already told me that everything is fine with her, and that's what I care about most.let her out. She won't agree, he said, I've tried. She will not refuse me.On his shawl was sewn the pendant that Mina had given him, and Jamie had sewed it on for him. He drew out his dagger, cut the rope, took off the pendant and handed it to the priest, giving this to her. The priest nodded and took the pendant. What is your message? This pendant is my message.she will understand.She will not refuse me, Father. If you put your sword on the ground outside, you can go in with me too.he proposed. Connor's answer was to suggest that the priest look behind him. Oh Lord, here comes Jillian.I have to hurry up.He whispered, don't act rashly until I come back. Will not.Connor assured, of course, unless they did it first. The priest grabbed his robe and ran back towards the monastery. Don't comb your hair anymore, Mina, the priest is back.In fact, he was running back.I don't know oh oh. What's wrong? Here comes Jillian. Mina dropped the comb and sat back on the bed.It was time for her to leave the Highlands for good.Oh god, why does it hurt so much? With tears in her eyes, she bowed her head and began to pray.Why is this so difficult?She cried out, bent over, and rocked back and forth, as if she was hurting physically rather than internally. Faith didn't know what to say.I don't know, Mina.If I can help you, I will.Maybe your husband will make it easier for you. No. Here he is, Mina. She froze for a moment, didn't straighten up, didn't speak, and didn't respond in any other way. that means He came because of his pride. I know that's what you said just now, Faith said.She leaned out of the window again and waved to her brother.Jillian and his men all looked shiny and new, all in dazzling armor. She turned to look over there again, and they looked like savages. Get out of the window. I reckon I could wave at your husband, it would be rude to ignore him like this.I just waved to Jillian, so I shouldn't have left him alone. I promise you you don't have to worry about this. Still, she waved.He ignored me, but Jillian called me back. come on.Wen Na urged her. Come and have a look too. No. There was a knock on the door, followed by a loud gasp.Father Sinclair had already run upstairs to Wenna's door. Faith opened the door to let him in, she won't go out, Father, I tried to persuade her, but she wouldn't listen. The priest nodded and rushed to the bed. Your husband said you would get out.He was sure this would work.He put the pendant on her lap. She stared at the piece of wood for a full minute without saying a word.Faith wanted to take a closer look, so she reached for it.Mina snatched it up so her sister couldn't touch it. She stood up and rushed to the window, wanting to throw the pendant out, he dared to take it out now, before he would not even put it on, now it was too late. Then she saw him, and he seemed tired.she whispered. You have to get out, ma'am.Unless you go out and explain whether you are going back with your husband or with your brother, otherwise, they will fight. She stepped back and walked towards the door, my brother didn't know I was here. That doesn't matter, he said, following her out and down the stairs, your husband knows you're here and Jillian might think he wants to take your sister. I have a way to get him back.Wen Na said. Tell me, Faith asked, running to keep up with her sister. I simply ask him if he loves me.He doesn't love me, so he won't say that at all, and then he will understand that I should go back to England anyway. What if he didn't think so?her sister asked. As long as I say no, he won't force me. Have you forgotten how strong your husband is?He can get what he wants. For him, no is no. You love him, don't you, woman?asked the priest. Yes, I love him, but that's not enough. They stopped at the gate, and the priest said to Faith, Faith, please go out first.You go to your brother and let him understand that the He family is not a threat to them. Do you think Jillian's men will hurt the Highlanders? No, what I'm worried about is that the Ho family will kill everyone in your brother without breaking a sweat.They can be very brutal at times, and God knows, they will beat them with absolute ease. But my brother's side has twice as many people Crowds don't help them at all, I've seen them fight, and I assure you, I know what I'm talking about. I will do as you bid.She promised, then hurried out, ran to her brother, and hugged him.He told her that Wen Na's husband had sent someone to find their mother, and wanted to protect her from being taken away by McNair. He also said that his mother was full of curiosity about Wen Na's husband, and he hoped that the person who came would be him. alright. Faith had been listening to him intently, when suddenly Mina came out. I'll go in and get my clothes out later, and I'll tell you then.she said to her brother.She originally wanted to go in to get her luggage, but in the end she walked towards Min Na curiously.Her older sister seemed so vulnerable and lonely, and Faith wanted to protect her and hope that her heart wouldn't hurt, so Jillian had to wait a little longer. He could have waited a few minutes longer, couldn't he?I'll be over in a minute, Jillian, she called to him, I want to see Mina's husband first. Before her brother could stop her, she lifted her skirt and ran towards the group of soldiers. The priest was stopped by a group of monks on the first floor, and he had to assure them that there would never be any conflicts in this holy place, that they were all well and would leave soon. It was just a family gathering, he explained, and God, he could lie so seriously, and he was half telling the truth. Faith ignored the monk, but he waved them.A few were infected by her enthusiasm and waved to her.When she came to the end of the path, her eyes were drawn to one of the savages.She had the feeling that he expected her to do or say something, and even though he didn't move or give her any hints, she had the feeling that he seemed to expect something from her. All the soldiers were keeping an eye on her brother's side when she noticed that Mina stopped suddenly.She thought Mina was no longer stubborn and was going to have a good talk with her husband, so she caught up with her sister, grabbed her hand, and dragged her to walk forward. Mina didn't notice her sister at all, her whole attention was on her husband.She was so close to the man she loved, but it was too painful to think that she would never be able to be with him again.Didn't he know that his presence was a torture to her?Her heart seemed to be broken into pieces. They came to the end of the path, and she stopped again.Faith let go of her hand and stepped back behind her sister. The husband and wife stared at each other, silent, neither of them spoke.Faith tried to help again, and she pushed her sister. Wen Na ignored her, she took a deep breath, lifted up the pendant and said, this is yours, Kang Nuo. It's still mine now, Mina.You are mine too, now and forever. She shook her head, it was too difficult.she cried. He took off the sword and handed it to Chris, then dismounted and stepped forward. I'll make it easy, don't cry, I know I hurt you. The priest ran over and handed Mina a piece of cloth to wipe her tears.Then he backed away and turned and walked towards Jillian. Connor walked towards the garden with her arms in his arms, but she didn't push him away.She lowered her head, thinking that she would say goodbye to him when there were only the two of them left. But he doesn't seem to care about the audience next to him at all, I know I hurt you, I should protect you at home, I will spend the rest of my life regretting the past.I don't expect you to forgive me, Mina, but I What happened is not your fault.I should have told you earlier.I wanted to say it, but before I could say it, you left home again.Then he left too, and I thought he wasn't coming back.But these are not important now.You told me your choice when you went to Euphemia. He was amazed, would you be happier knowing she was dead? God, of course not. Well then, he said, I didn't deport her, though I would have liked to.Does that make you think, I'm being considerate and taking your feelings seriously? She turned to look at him, and Kang Nuo really wanted to hold her in his arms, he didn't know how long he could bear it.He originally decided to wait for her to come voluntarily, but now it seemed that if he didn't take the initiative, he might lose the battle.He let go of her hand and sat on the stone wall, waiting for her to come. She came a little nearer, stood between his outstretched legs, and asked, What is the matter with Euphemia? I have to tell you about my father so you can really understand, but it's too complicated, it may take a long time, do you want to listen? He looked so upset and sad at the mention, and it made her heart sink.He seemed to suddenly become vulnerable. He lowered his head and his shoulders drooped in frustration. He had suffered this pain for too many years, and she could even feel his painful melancholy. Do you want to say? Yes.he replied nervously. She took another step forward, and then said it.she whispered. He seemed to relax. I know Rose has told you something about the ruins. I won't tear it down until I have avenged my father.I will tell you now about my father's death and what he told me before he died. He said that when the massacre happened, you were there. At that time, you were just a child.While I do hope that you will tell me about the situation, you must be willing to tell me again.Do you really want to say it? Connor nodded. his death was not easy Memories slowly came to him, and he began to talk.He remembered everything at that time, and remembered his fear and helplessness at that time.She imagined the situation at that time.He, a little boy, crawled through the burning embers, holding his father's huge sword to his chest, and she admired him for his extraordinary courage and sense of honor.No wonder she loved him so much. My father asked me to avenge him, and it stuck with me.He ended the memory of the past. She nodded to show she understood, I have a question. What? Would you make these kinds of demands on your son, as your father did? 他毫不遲疑地回答，如果我也有機會遇到這種事情的話，我會警告我的兒子小心，我會要他查明那些人，目的是想他清楚敵人到底是誰。這樣我就不會擔心他和家人會受到傷害，我才可以安心地死去。但我絕不會讓他或是要求他為我報仇，玟娜，不，我絕不會這麼要求我的兒子的。 他不知道自己剛才的話可能已經改變了她的未來。 他把手伸出來，讓她看他手指和手掌上的疤，這是我得到的遺產，我不能抹掉這些痕跡，我也改變不了自己的身份。 她抓起他的手吻了上去，你的手很漂亮，無論何時，如果你覺得累了、或是焦慮了，你只要看看你的手就可以了，你是個有榮譽感而充滿勇氣的男人，這些疤就是為了告訴你這個而存在的。 一個妻子不會逃離一個有榮譽感的男人，我輸掉了你。 她搖頭，你沒有，我當時以為你忘不了過去，而我害怕你會讓你的兒子也承擔這樣的負擔，你去找尤菲米婭讓我徹底放棄了希望。我想你是選了她，這是我無法接受的。為什麼你要趕她走？ 因為她傷害了你。難道你還不知道，你對我有多重要嗎？知道雷恩的所作所為的時候，我都要發狂了。我唯一想的就是在你眼前毀掉這個渣滓，所以我回了家。我簡直不能忍受這麼污穢的東西存在於這麼純潔的你的面前。這是我要送走她的原因，其實我曾經考慮殺了她的。 何家人不殺女人。 是的，他同意，我會驅逐她，我不會再讓她聲稱自己是何家的人，不會讓她再穿我們的披肩。我回去的時候，尤菲米婭剛剛離開城堡。我在路上發現了她的蹤跡，於是跟著她，拍想要跟她解決這件事，誰知我居然發現她在擁抱麥內爾。 她是那個叛徒。she gasped. Yes. Then what? 稍後再跟你解釋一切。你以前說過我只要打開我的心就可以了，還記得嗎？ Remember. 他雙手握著她的腰，把她拉近。你讓我愛你，是嗎？我那時就該告訴你的。 tell me what? 告訴你我愛你。 她搖頭，不，你只是想 I love you.He said it again.眼淚順著她的臉頰流了下來，他輕輕地幫她擦掉，然後把她緊緊的摟在懷裏，我知道你愛我，但為什麼你不說出來呢？Are you afraid? 我沒說是因為我知道你並不愛我。是的，我是害怕，但是你應該不怕啊，不是嗎？ 他低下頭看她，不，我也害怕。玟娜，你真是把我嚇壞了。如果我愛你，我就會變得脆弱。如果你死了，不我怎麼辦呢？可惜，一切都來不及了，我沒辦法不讓自己愛上你，但當我發現自己愛上你的時候，我覺得好像我得到了重生。我們當然總會有個人先死，但是美好的記憶會讓另一個人勇敢地活下去的。do you know? What?she asked in a low voice. 我絕不會讓你離開我的。我知道我能給的遠遠不及你應得的，但不管怎樣，你是我的。 她伸手貼著他的胸口阻止他，你還不能吻我，你得先道歉才行。 我沒能保護好你。他放開她，直視著她的眼睛，努力想著說些什麼來補救。 不，你沒有失去我。不過你確實傷了我的心。你竟敢說只要我給你生個兒子就可以回英格蘭。那可真是夠殘忍的了，我不明白你為什麼要那樣子傷我的心。 你當時那麼想你的家人，他解釋著，我想要給你個希望，其實，我 What are you? 他居然厚臉皮地笑了起來，我撒了謊。 她不敢置信地睜大了眼睛，你跟我說謊？ 你不會以為我真的會讓你回英格蘭吧？ 你還敢笑，我當時那麼相信你。你不該說謊的，那樣不對。她眼中閃著調皮的火花，你還有什麼其他事情也對我說了謊嗎？ 他聳了聳肩，也許。 以後可不准這樣了。 我讓傑宓告訴你，我去找尤菲米婭的時候，其實說的不是實話，實際上，也不算假話。我確實去找了她，不過那是因為她跟麥內爾在一起。 她嚇得把手放在脖子上，震驚於他竟然能這麼平靜地說起這件事，你去了 等會再說，甜心。現在可以讓我吻你了嗎？ 不，她說，你得讓我吻你了。情況得變一變了，從現在開始，你每次離家都得先告訴我一聲。如果我哪天又是一醒來發現你不見了，我會跟著你去的，到時你就求上帝保佑吧。 啊，女人，你確實愛我，是不是？ 你必須戴著那塊木頭掛飾，我是說真的。 我不會戴在脖子上，那樣太危險了，他解釋道，如果你能把它縫在我的披肩上我就戴。Are you satisfied with this? 他的妻子看起來容光煥發、神采奕奕，我想你可不可以把家裏的門改改，對你來說，那是很安全，可是我每次只能走後門，因為我根本打不開那些門。 OK 我想要騎那匹黑馬。 no. 她雙手繞到他頸後，靠在他身上，你可以考慮看看嗎？ no. 他提醒她該吻他了，她大笑著迎了上去。他的嘴立刻完全佔領了她的，他吻了她很久，向她表明他有多愛她。她的反應甚至比他還要強烈，直到他強迫她停下來時她才想起來他們在哪裏。 他低聲地溫柔地對她說著情話，她感動地趴在他頸邊抽泣。最後，他提議回家，她擦乾眼淚點頭同意。 他摟著她的肩膀帶她往回走。 我們今晚睡在外邊嗎？ 我們不睡覺，他答道，但是如果你想要休息一下也可以。 是的，我想，因為你看起來很累。 The same to you.玟娜，不要再讓我受這種折磨了，跟我發誓，不論發生什麼事情，你再也不會離開我了。 好的，我答應你。過來見見我的妹妹。她到底在幹什麼？她離開太遠了，何家的人不會 昆蘭會的。 What did you say? 我說如果她離開小路，他會帶她回來的。 讓他別再盯著她看了。 你妹妹可好像並不在乎啊。她也盯著他呢，她甚至還走得更近呢。 菲絲，過來。玟娜喊道。 她妹妹不理她，康諾，讓昆蘭和克李斯過來。 我可以叫他們，可是他們不會過來的。他們的職責是已經定好了的，他們是在保護我們，甜心。你應該為他們的克制而感到驕傲。 為什麼我要為他們而驕傲？ 他們都想要殺掉所有的英格蘭人。 天哪，她忘了吉利安了，你得過來見見我的哥哥。 No. 那如果他過來，你會見他嗎？ 他聳了聳肩，說出自己的條件，如果他帶著武器，我會跟他到一邊討論討論關於羞辱的問題。 她明白他的意思，他不帶武器，她打算跑開，我去帶他過來。 No. 他拉住她不讓她離開他的身邊。辛克萊神父過來幫忙。過了一會，吉利安走了過來，像康諾一樣，他沒帶武器。 她丈夫一點也不喜歡她去擁抱她的哥哥，但是他沒有說出來。 她謝過吉利安能過來接菲絲，那邊辛克萊神父也已經找來了他們的妹妹。他想自己真是趕到得及時，因為當時昆蘭正朝她眨著眼睛。神父抓住菲絲免得她跑出去。 你可以跟何家人說再見了，菲絲。你的姐姐希望你能取得吉利安的合作。 玟娜的丈夫肯合作嗎？ 不，當然不了，但是玟娜和我都知道他根本不會跟英格蘭人合作的。他還沒有殺他，為了他的妻子，他能夠這樣地控制自己，真是萬幸。 菲絲搖了搖頭，加快腳步跟上神父。 對不起耽擱了一下才過來，吉利安。 吉利安沒有說話，只是把她拉過去推到自己身後。她立刻抗議地把他推開，然後朝玟娜跑過去，跟她一起靠著牆坐了下來。 兩個男人繼續滿懷敵意地對視著。 玟娜終於失去了耐心，吉利安，見到我你難道不高興嗎？ 他終於肯把瞪著康諾的目光抽回來看向自己的妹妹，我當然很高興。你會跟我一起回去嗎？ 不會，我要跟我丈夫回家。我跟他結婚了，吉利安，而且我向你保證，我很幸福。告訴父親，我已經原諒他把我送給麥內爾這件事了。 他根本不知道那個雜種到底是個什麼貨色，玟娜。他也根本不知道你已經結婚了。 菲絲立刻搶在玟娜說話回答，他以為你生活在水深火熱之中。她壓低聲音免得姐姐的丈夫聽見。 辛克萊神父上前一步，那個婚禮很正式，吉利安，是受過祝福了的。 你主持了他們的婚禮嗎？吉利安問。 Yes. 他立刻對神父怒目而視，兩隻藍眼中閃著憤怒的光芒。很明顯他在思考神父的話是否可靠。 吉利安，請告訴母親，我很遺憾她和父親沒能參加我的婚禮。 她哥哥又轉頭看她，你們是在教堂結的婚嗎？ 我們結婚的教堂是世上最漂亮的，沒有浪費一分錢。到處都是五顏六色的鮮花，我走進教堂時，頭頂是綠色樹枝的棚，上面甚至好掛著新鮮的露水，在燈光的照耀下像珠寶一樣閃閃發光。我們互相說出誓言的時候，還能聞到石楠花的清香。康諾和我都穿著漂亮的禮服，儀式結束之後，我們還舉行了盛大的晚宴。 她的眼中浮上一層薄霧，她哥哥看到的是一個女人因回憶和快樂而變得熱淚盈眶，而這已經充分表明了她婚姻的正式，生活的幸福。 那場婚禮真是不可思議，是不是，神父？神父被她的描述打動了，他抬起袖口輕輕擦了擦眼角，點了點頭，說，是啊，女人，那確實不可思議。男爵，你知道嗎，要不是有康諾，您的妹妹也活不到今天。 Yes, I understand. 玟娜對哥哥的反應感到滿意，康諾真是太粗心了，她妻子對他們婚禮的回憶讓他啞口無言，而他現在最想做的就是把她拉到沒人的地方，告訴她他簡直為她而驕傲。 玟娜，我們該回家了。 好的，康諾。 她站起來，走到哥哥面前，吻了吻他的面頰，我愛你，吉利安。 我也愛你，玟娜，讓他好好照顧你。 他會照顧我的，他愛我，吉利安，而且我也愛他。 看的出來你愛他。 兩個男人又沉默地長長地對視了一會，玟娜站在兩人之間，等著他們互相道謝。 最後，吉利安做出了讓步，他朝康諾點了點頭，康諾也朝他行了個禮。 玟娜知道，這是它們的底線了，雖然他們都太過自大，太過頑固，可她還是深深地愛著他們。 康諾摟過妻子，轉身離開。 再一分鐘，領主。菲絲大聲喊了一句。她從她哥哥的背後繞過去，不讓他抓住她，然後追著玟娜和康諾跑了過去。 你知道你妻子到底有多少個兄弟姐妹嗎？ 玟娜推了他一把，讓他回答，我妻子是八個孩子中的第七個，你是最小的，對不對？ 對了，你知道他們的名字嗎？ 菲絲，真的沒必要 不，這很重要。我們對你來說都是很重要的人，所以對你的丈夫來說，我們應該也有一定的重要性，是不是？ 菲絲，過來。 她甚至沒想過要拒絕他，她跑上前抬頭直視他的眼睛，什麼事？ 玟娜馬上糾正她，你該說什麼事，領主。 他現在也是我的哥哥了，我非得要叫他領主嗎？ 你應該瞭解，只有他准許了你才可以去掉尊稱。而我不得不提醒你，他還沒有給與准許呢。我們是在同一個家庭長大的嗎？ 菲絲大笑了起來，好吧，你還沒回答我的問題呢，領主。要我把那些名字全都告訴你嗎？ 沒必要，你們有吉利安，威廉，亞瑟，莫提德，你們叫他莫提，瓊，芮秋，我的妻子，還有你。 你居然全都知道，你以前就知道嗎？Mina asked. Yes. 那為什麼你不准我說起他們呢？ 因為你老是想你的家人，談起他們會讓你覺得更加難過，而且我希望你能對我忠心。我相信我已經跟你解釋過了。 她靠在他身上，我們回家後你可以再解釋一次給我聽。菲絲，該說再見了，我會想你的。 兩姐妹擁抱了一會，菲絲說，我會更想你的。領主，我忘了對你道謝了。吉利安說，你曾經派人去我家救我。 你派人去找我父母親？你的人去了英格蘭？玟娜驚訝不已。 是的，菲絲說，媽媽很喜歡那些士兵，父親當時不在，但是他對你丈夫這麼遠地過來幫忙感到感激。我一直想知道 What?Connor asked.她妻子和妻妹都沒留意到他們已經離開了教堂的安全範圍。 昆蘭可是注意到了，他正咧著嘴笑呢。康諾知道自己的朋友在想什麼，現在他一定是在計算菲絲還有幾步就會離開他們的庇護所。 那些人都在這嗎？我想要謝謝那位領隊，不過我不知道他的名字。 他叫昆蘭。他繼承了他叔叔的領地，馬上也是一位領主了。現在他為我服務的職責已經結束了，不過他在這，菲絲，他甚至正看著你呢。 她立刻抬頭望向昆蘭，又朝他走了一步。 我哥哥告訴了我，你過來的事。我父親為你能來我家提供保護而表示感謝。我也要謝謝你，昆蘭，全心全意地感謝你。 她的蓋爾語簡直像音樂那麼動聽，根本不像她的姐姐那樣，看來她具有掌握語言的天賦。 他沒有說話，但低頭朝她敬了個禮。天上的神啊，她笑的時候居然有酒窩。 顯然我母親非常喜歡你，我聽說她還在想你什麼時候還會再去我家呢。 康諾聽了她的話，抬頭看了看自己的朋友，她讓事情變得簡單了，是不是？ 昆蘭笑了起來，啊，是啊。 玟娜和菲絲沒明白康諾是什麼意思，什麼變得簡單了？ 菲絲剛要離開，昆蘭張口說話了，告訴你的母親，我很快就會過去拜訪的。我很想要她的一樣東西。 她本想再問一下的，但覺得這樣似乎不太禮貌，所以說，那麼也許我們很快就可以再見嘍。不管我父親怎麼想，我計畫至少兩年內不嫁人，當然，我的年紀是到了，可是我發現我實在是被寵壞了，我得找到一個能夠縱容我的男爵才行，而這肯定要花點時間。如果你來之前，我已經結了婚的話，那麼請記住我對你的感激之情。昆蘭，我希望上帝與你同在。 她行了個漂亮的屈膝禮，跟玟娜吻別，讓康諾吃驚的是，她居然也吻了他。然後，她轉身朝著那邊正板著臉的哥哥跑去。 我一定會想菲絲的。Wen Na said. 你應該很快就能再見到她了。He said. 我懷疑，她答道，我很難過昆蘭要離開了。那以後每次你出去的時候就由克李斯來看家嗎？ 不，他要去修的領地了。他們希望我能派個人過去領導他們，我派了克李斯，他們需要他，而他也很樂意接受。 他把妻子抱上馬背，然後飛身上馬坐在她的身後，他低頭對著她的耳朵，告訴她他的愛有多麼深。 我們一切重頭來過，是不是？ 如果你高興這麼想的話，我不會反對。不過，這次會比較容易，因為我會學著體貼一點。 你已經很體貼了，否則你想我為什麼會愛你？I'm thinking What? 我想要再嘗試不用馬鞍騎馬的感覺，如果你在旁邊的情況下，我可以不跟你共騎嗎？ 如果你答應只在城堡裏面不出去的話，我會同意。現在你知道我是多麼隨和了吧，妻子？ Yes.她說，既然你心情這麼好 What? 關於建教堂的事