Chapter 14 Chapter Thirteen

The priest laughed out loud after hearing what Jamie said, but he had to admit that Jamie was right. After a busy morning, Jamie prepared a cure for the priest's cough and applied it on his chest, but the stench really made people choke their noses.Jamie checked Gus's injuries again, and after confirming that there was no problem, she began to get busy with her first task of moving her and Ariel's living quarters from behind the screen to the upstairs bedroom, where there was no privacy at all. The bedroom she chose to settle in contained several exquisite chests, and she tried to move them to other rooms.Then she opened the chest and found it was Lena's.

The sound of moving the cabinet attracted the priest. He went upstairs and saw Jie Mi staring intently into the cabinet, with tears in his purple eyes. What's the matter, ma'am?asked the priest worriedly. Oh, I am so excitable, Father.Jamie whispered.Lenna is dead, and I don't even know her, but now I feel like she's my own sister.Can you tell me about Lenna? Ariel should have told you.said the priest. Please, Father.Jamie begged.I wonder what the hell happened, I'm pretty sure Aleigh didn't kill her. God!Of course not, exclaimed the priest.Where did you get this idea?

heard in England. Jamie, Lena committed suicide by jumping off a cliff. But that could also be an accident!She may have fallen by accident. No, it wasn't an accident, someone saw her jump. Jamie shook her head.I don't understand, is she unhappy here? The priest bowed his head.She must be very unhappy, Jamie, but she hides it so well that I admit we don't pay much attention to her feelings.Both Eddie and Anne believed that she had been planning to commit suicide since she married Aleigh. Ariel thinks so too?Jamie asked. I think so. Her death must have hurt him badly. Father Mu didn't answer, but in his heart he believed that what Jie Mi said was right.It can be seen from Ariel's refusal to mention Luna's name for the past three years.

What I'm wondering is, said Jamie.Why would someone who had attempted suicide in the first place bring all of her treasures with her?Look, she even brought the baby clothes and all these beautiful bedding and all, don't you think it's kind of weird She couldn't think clearly.Father Mu retorted. Jamie shook her head.No, Father, I don't think she committed suicide, I'm sure it was an accident. You have a tender heart, Jamie.If it makes you feel better to believe that Lenna's death was accidental, then I'd like to agree with you. He helped Jamie up, and Jamie blew out the candles and went down the stairs.I will pray for her soul every night, Father.she said.

At this time a servant rushed into the hall, saw Jie Mi and said: Madam, your sister is looking for you. Jamie exclaimed: It must be Mary!She turned to the priest.Sorry, Father, but I must take my leave. Jamie walked out the door smiling, but the smile disappeared as soon as she saw Mary.Mary's face was stained with tears, and Jamie looked around for Danny's shadow, and then realized that her sister had come by herself. How did you find it here, Mary?After she hugged her sister, she asked again. You're the one who gets lost, Jamie, not me.Mary told her. I've never lost my way, Jemi retorted.Well, don't cry.She noticed several Jin soldiers watching them.Come on, let's find a place where we can talk privately, and you must tell me why you are so sad.

Jamie took his sister to a small room where no one was there.Danny's soldiers showed me the way, Mary calmed down and said.I lied to them, I told them Danny allowed me to come to you. Oh Mary, you shouldn't have done this.Jamie said.Why don't you just tell Danny you're coming to me? I can't tell that man anything, Mary murmured, pulling up the hem of her yellow skirt again and wiping the tears from her eyes.I hate him, Jamie.I escaped. No, you can't mean it. Don't say it in such a terrible way, sister.I told you I hated him, he was cruel and mean, and when I told you all, I swear you would hate him too.

Well, Mary, tell me! Oh, this is really embarrassing, said Mary hesitantly.But you're the only one I can tell my heart to, Danny Danny, he didn't ask me to give myself to him. Jie Mi was stunned for a while before asking: Did he give a reason? He has, Mary replied.At first I thought he was just being considerate, he said he would give me time to get to know him. He was very considerate indeed.Jie Mi admitted that she began to wonder why Ariel didn't think the same way for her, and then she remembered that Ariel had no sympathy at all. Mary shed another wave of tears.I thought so too, and then he told me he was very upset with me because I wanted you to protect me when the bandits attacked us.He thinks I should protect you.

Why? Because you are a little sister. you didn't explain to him i was better trained I tried to explain, but he wouldn't listen, and he insulted me again, and I admit I said some nasty things, but he What did he say? He said I was probably like a cold fish, Jamie, and he said all English women were. Oh, Mary, it is cruel to speak like that to a bride! That's not the worst, Jamie.Mary grunted.We went back to his house and there was a fat ugly woman waiting for him and she fell into Danny's arms and Danny didn't push her away and they kissed right in front of me, what do you think about that?

You're right, sister, you did make me hate Danny. I just said I can, Mary said.what should I do now?I couldn't find my way back to Dad, and Danny's people would never have believed that Danny would allow me to go back to England. Yeah, I guess they won't believe it.Jamie agrees. I want daddy! I know, Mary, I miss him too, and sometimes I want to go home too. Aleigh thinks you're like a cold fish? Jamie shrugged.He didn't say that. Does Ariel have a mistress? Oh, I don't know, maybe he has.Jamie whispered.God!I never thought of this possibility. Mary nodded.Jamie continued: You know what?Mary.When we first met our husbands, I also thought Danny was the more approachable of the two, he liked to smile and seemed the more approachable.

Me too.Mary said.Jamie, but what if Danny is right?What if I really look like a cold fish?Some women just can't respond to a man's touch, and I think Aunt Rose is.Remember how bad she was to her husband? She is the same to everyone.Jamie interrupted. I know this topic is very embarrassing, but I wonder oh Jamie, are all men like Danny, or Aleigh is better!I don't know what to ask anymore.I was terrified of Danny touching me, but it was all his fault. Jamie didn't know how to help Mary, but she was determined to try.Mary, I must find Ariel before he leaves to hunt.she blurted out.

You need your husband's permission to let me stay?Mary asked, fear evident in her voice.What if he says no? I don't need his permission, Jemi boasted.What I need to talk to him about is another thing.Mary, you meet me in the hall, there is a good priest there.Don't frown, sister, you'll like him, he's nothing like our priest at home.I'll go find you after I finish talking with Ariel. Jamie watched her sister leave, then she ran in the direction Ariel's men had just left.But as soon as she was outside the walls, a whole line of soldiers blocked her way, almost as if they had fallen from the sky.Damn it!They stand like a wall. Why are you blocking my way?she asked a tall red-bearded soldier in front of her. Master's order.The soldier answered. I see?Jamie replied, trying to control the anger in his voice.Has my husband left the castle? Not yet, replied the soldier, softening his eyes with a smile.He is standing right behind you. Jamie didn't believe him until she turned around and almost bumped into her husband's chest.Do you always come and go without a trace like this?she murmured. Where do you think you are going?Ariel asked. I'm looking for you.Why did you order your men to block my way? For your safety, of course. So I'm a prisoner in your absence? It's okay if you want to.Ariel replied. Aleigh, I like to ride in the afternoon, if I promise never to run away, you should Jamie, I never thought you would run away, Ariel interrupted her, his irritation was obvious.But you will get lost. I never get lost. oh you will. What if I promise not to? His look told her how stupid the question was.Gavin brought Ariel's horse to him, and Jamie was about to talk to him about Mary, when Ariel had already got on his horse. She blocks his way.Mary is here. I see her. It is very important that I talk to you about my sister before you leave, Ariel, otherwise I would never bother you. I am listening. Oh no, this has to be said in private.Jamie hurriedly explained. Ariel frowned, and Jamie frowned too, this man just refused to make her feel better.She steps forward. Aleigh, I'm asking to speak with you privately.You told me that as long as it is within your ability, you will agree to my request, and this is indeed within your ability. Jie Mi stared at the ground, and when he made up his mind and heard him sigh, she knew she had won.But she let out a gasp as he lifted her suddenly and effortlessly into his saddle.Just as Jie Mi had time to grab the saddle horn, Ariel had already let the horse gallop.Ariel didn't stop until he was far away from the city wall and his men. It took Jamie a long time to smooth the corners of her skirt.They are surrounded by trees.She looked around for a long while, and after making sure that no one was around, she began to wring her hands. Ariel's patience was almost exhausted, and then his wife suddenly said: Why did you take me without waiting? Ariel absolutely did not expect this kind of problem. Ariel, Danny thoughtfully considered Mary's emotions, and he was willing to wait until she got to know him better.What do you think about this? I don't think he particularly wants to sleep with her or he would have wanted her long ago, that's how I see it.He continued: And I have you because I want you and you want me, don't you? Yes, Jamie admitted.No, I mean not at first.Listen, Aleigh, we're going to discuss Mary's problems, not mine. Ariel ignored her embarrassment.you like it. Yes.Jie Mi admitted frankly, knowing that this would only increase his arrogance. look at me! don't want. I want. Ariel slowly raised her jaw, forcing her to look directly into his face.Seeing her blushing, Ariel couldn't help lowering his head and kissing her frowning brows.What are you worried about now? did you like it?she asked. Can't you see it? Danny says all English women are cold fish.She nodded gravely, lest he think she was joking. Ariel laughed. It's not funny at all, Jamie said sternly.And you haven't answered my question yet. what is the problem?He teases her. Am I like a cold fish? No. She sighed in relief.Wives do need to hear that, Aleigh. Do you want me to show you in bed now? In broad daylight like this?God, no! If you don't move your hand away, I'm going to fuck you right now.Ariel said hoarsely. Jie Mi suddenly realized that she was still holding on to his leg, and she let him go immediately.Then it doesn't matter if I'm wearing your cape or not, does it? Wrong, you will wear my cloak, and until then, I won't touch you again.Now, are the questions over? Do you have another woman? Ariel froze for a moment.He would probably never know what his wife was thinking, she was always asking the most ridiculous questions.If I have, does it matter to you? She nodded.Does it matter to you if I have another man? There is another man?he yelled. You don't have to yell at me, Ariel. I will never allow it, Jamie. oh!Neither will I. You sound like we're on equal footing, wife. She knew she had pissed him off, and she wanted to soothe his frown.You still haven't answered my question, Ariel. No, I don't have another woman.Ariel said, seeing her smile, he added: You are not cold, and you are insulting me by asking. How did I insult you? Because it's my job to warm you up, and you're really hot for me, aren't you, Jamie? His arrogance did reassure her, though she didn't really understand why.Perhaps, she murmured, staring at his lips.But maybe not, husband, I seem to have forgotten. He decided to remind her, he cupped her face, his lips lowered slowly, Jamie closed his eyes expectantly.His lips kissed hers possessively, his tongue invading like lovemaking and almost melting her.She felt herself surrender and tried to move away.But Ariel refused to let her retreat, his lips moved over and over hers, so horny and greedy that she quickly forgot to resist. Ariel set her on fire, Jamie shyly imitated his moves, and then she slowly grew bolder.Their tongues were entangled sensually, and when he moaned and she instinctively tried to snuggle closer, he knew it was time to stop. If he didn't get himself under control right away, he'd have her right now. Damn it!He was probably hotter than she was now, he groaned in frustration and pulled away from her.He even had to take her hands off his shoulders.Jie Mi immediately buried her face in his shoulder, her breath was rough, as if she had just run a hundred miles.Then she noticed that Ariel was breathing almost as hard as she was.Jamie suddenly understood that he was as deeply affected as she was, and even more so. But when he spoke, her hopes were shattered.If you're done asking your stupid questions, I have other, more important things to do. How dare he act so irritated after they shared such magical intimacy?You don't have to act like I'm just a nuisance. Oh, you really are.He replied with a sigh, and then he started to ride the horse, and Jamie was pushing his chest away, so with his movement, she threw her whole body on top of him again.Ariel decided that he must immediately teach the woman her position.He was her master and lord, and she better start accepting that fact. You don't know how powerful you are.she murmured. No, wife, the one who doesn't know is you. His harsh tone made her tremble.you are living You are not allowed to ask me if I am angry again!he growled. But Jamie was sure he was angry.God!Her ears were still rumbling from the yelling.You don't have to yell at me, she said.I just wanted to ask Mary if she could Don't bother me with your sister's questions, he ordered, softening his tone a little.But your family is always welcome here. A temporary visit wasn't what Jamie had in mind, but she decided she'd had enough of him for the day. Your mood is really too unpredictable, they returned to the city wall, after Ariel helped her off the horse, she said. Ariel, I want to make good use of the two weeks you have for me to put on the cloak, and maybe you can use this time to learn to care about me, at least a little bit. Ariel lowered his head and reached out to pinch her jaw.care about you?Damn woman!I don't even like you at this moment. He only answered this way after being dazzled by her series of questions, but when he saw the hurt expression in her eyes, he immediately regretted it.Jie Mi's question just now was serious, but now she looks like she wants to cry. Jamie suddenly pulled away from him and let him see how angry she was.She reminded him of a feral cat now, and she didn't look like she was going to cry at all.Aleigh found it very amused and relieved. I don't particularly like you either, Kim Ah Yeol. How dare he smile at her!You're so damn arrogant, she added: No, I don't like you at all. Ariel still looked at his wife with a smile.You tell a lie. I never lie. You are, Jamie, and you don't speak well at all. She turned away from her husband and started running up the hill, and Ariel watched her back, thinking how beautiful she would look in his cloak.Then she turned suddenly and shouted at him: Are you going to be very careful, Aleigh? He could hear her fear and nodded to reassure her, but he couldn't help but add: Didn't you say you don't like me?Miss England, you changed your mind so quickly? I don't.Jae-mi answers, and she walks back to her husband, not wanting the soldiers to overhear their conversation.Listen, Ariel Kim, this is not the time for a long discussion, I have to settle for Mary.Remember to be careful, even if it's just to annoy me, okay?she said, her hand touching his thigh again. Ariel guessed she didn't know what she was doing.Do you know that every time you get angry, you call me Kim Ah Yeol? She pinched his thigh.I'm never angry, Jamie replied solemnly.Even when you refuse to give me the responsibility of being a wife.She added: Can I rearrange the kitchen while you're away?At least that'll give me something to do, Ariel.I won't do it myself, I just guide them from the sidelines. He couldn't bear to refuse her.You promise not to do it? I promise. Ariel nodded, and he told her to let go of his legs, or he would drag her away. She didn't seem to believe his threat at all. Ariel sighed, and then he pushed his wife out of his mind to focus on other more important things.In the afternoon, when Gavin found him, Ariel really understood what Jamie wanted to settle down with her sister. God!He was talking about her family being welcome, but Mrs. King interpreted that to mean that Mary could stay.She gave Mary shelter! Now Fedani declared war on him. Ariel knew that Danny must be very angry.Ariel sent Gavin back to keep an eye on his wife, sent another trusted soldier to take charge of the hunt this time, and he rode off to Fei's land alone. He intercepted Danny at the boundary.Danny brought a small army with him, and they were well armed.Ariel did not bring any weapons and personnel he did on purpose. Ariel reined in the horse first, waiting for Danny's reaction. Danny's reaction came quickly. He drew his long sword and threw it into the air so that the point of the sword stuck straight in front of Ariel's steed. This was a declaration of war, and he waited blankly for Ariel to repeat his actions.But to his great surprise, Ariel shook his head and refused to throw the sword. How dare you refuse to fight?Danny yelled, his anger clearly visible in the veins popping up on his forehead. Of course I dare. What game are you playing?Danny asked. I just don't want to fight a war that I don't even want to win.Ariel said slowly. Danny's anger seemed confused by his words.You don't want to win, why? Danny, do you really believe I would want two English women in my house? That statement took some of Danny's anger away.but If I win, Mary will have to stay and live with Jamie for the rest of her life. Isn't that too much to ask? You didn't agree to grant sanctuary to my wife?Danny asked, a smile already on his face. I don't.Ariel replied angrily. But how dare your wife shelter Mary, and Mary hides behind her like a child! They are English, Danny, and your fault is that you forget that fact. Indeed, Danny sighed.I forgot, I just don't like to see my wife act like a coward, she shouldn't ask her little sister to protect her. Mary is not a coward, Danny.Ariel said.She's just been misled, and Jemi convinces her sisters that she's supposed to protect them. Danny grinned.Both of them have problems with their heads. Yes, Ariel agrees.We have been friends for so long, it is wrong for a woman to cause division between us, I have come to you with good intentions, to ask you no, to order you to come to my land immediately and bring back your bride. You said order?Danny asked with a smile. Yes. What if I still long for a fight? Yes, but the rules have to change.Ariel said slowly. Danny became very interested.What rules? The winner takes both English brides. Danny threw his head back and burst out laughing, and Ariel did it very successfully, keeping him from losing face in front of his subordinates. I know you're not going to give up your bride, but I confess it's great to hear that you and your English bride are also grappling. She'll nest in. I'm suspicious of Mary. The important thing is to implement an iron fist policy. Danny ordered his soldiers back to the grounds, and replied: Iron fists and a pair of jaws, Ariel.That woman has been complaining since she got to my place, can you imagine?How dare she resent me for having a mistress? Ariel smiled.Their customs are rather strange. Maybe I should keep her with Jamie Then I'm going to have to declare war on you, Danny.Mary belongs to you. You should see them together, Ariel.Danny said, pulling back the long sword from the ground.Your wife not only protected Mary, but also cursed me, she called me a pig. You've been called worse. But those men never lived to brag. My wife has a bad temper.Ariel smiled. I wish Marie was half as good as she was, she was like a terrified little white rabbit.Danny sighed. They went back to Ariel's place together, and Jamie and Mary were standing in the courtyard waiting for them.Jamie was ready to meet her husband with a smile on her face, but when she saw his expression, the smile on Jamie's face disappeared instantly. God!Danny looked like he wanted to kill me.whispered Mary, leaning closer to Jamie. Smile, Mary, that can confuse him.Jamie said. Ariel dismounted and walked slowly towards his wife.He wasn't smiling, God, his expression was enough to shatter stone. Jamie took a deep breath.Was your hunt successful, Ariel? He didn't answer her question.Do you promise Mrs. Asylum Fee? shelter?Jamie replied.I don't quite understand the meaning of the word, husband. answer me. The anger in his words burned her like a branding iron, and Jamie's temper was also aroused.How dare he criticize her in front of the guests?Mary asked me if she could stay, and I said yes, and if you insist on calling this an asylum, so be it!I will protect Mary. But the right to deny her husband?Ariel asked in disbelief. If her husband happened to be an unfeeling jerk, then yes.Jamie replied, she frowned at Danny, then turned to Ariel.He broke her weak and sensitive heart, Ariel, what do you want me to do? I would ask you to mind other people's business.Ariel said coldly. But he was very cruel to her. He is, exclaimed Mary, seeming to share Jamie's guts.If it is inconvenient for me to stay here, I can go back to England. I can show her the way, Jemi threatened. You will probably end up in Normandy as a result.Ariel said. Before Jamie could answer, Ariel turned to Mary, and he stared at her until she moved away from his wife, following him to pull Jamie into his arms, his grip like a steel rod.Jamie didn't resist, knowing how futile it would be, besides, she had just caught a glimpse of Father Mu standing on the top of the stairs looking at them. She will not exhibit unladylike behavior in the presence of God's servants. I'm not going back with you, Danny.cried Mary. Danny responded immediately to her provocation.He struck so fast that Mary didn't even have a chance to scream, having found herself thrown face down on her husband's horse, in his lap. Jamie tries to maintain dignity throughout the miserable situation.Poor Mary, Danny treats her like she's a sack of corn.Mary struggled and screamed again. I can't just watch him humiliate her like this.Jamie whispered. Oh, you can. Ariel, do something! I won't interfere, and neither will you.he answered.Luckily for Mary, Jamie, Danny's temper is almost as big as mine, and your sister's behavior has seriously humiliated her husband. Jamie watched helplessly as Danny and Mary disappeared into the distance. He wouldn't really hurt her, would he, Ariel?Jamie asked worriedly. He won't hit her if that's what you're worried about.Ariel just felt that her worries were groundless.From now on, Mary was his problem. She forgot her horse. She won't need it. Jamie stared at Ariel's lips and remembered how they tasted. She knew it was very stupid to think about it at this moment, but she couldn't help it. Maybe tomorrow I can ride her horse back to her.Jie Mi said, thinking about how to make Ariel kiss her. To her great disappointment, he let her go and strode away.But Jamie doesn't want him to leave yet.Ale, you just said that Danny's temper is almost as big as yours, but then you said you don't have a temper, which is a bit contradictory, isn't it? You misunderstood, Ariel said.I mean I won't lose my temper with you.And he was wondering how he could ever manage to do it all the time. He started to walk down the hill, and Jie Mi caught up with her skirt and asked: Another question, if I run away, will you come after me?You probably don't even think about it, do you?You just think I'm a nuisance. It took him a while to reply: No, I won't chase you. Jamie lowered her head to look at the ground, not wanting him to see the damage his words had done to her.Oh, why should she care if he cares about her?The man was a Scottish savage, Jamie reminded himself. I'll send someone after you, he finally turned and took her in his arms.But since you're not going anywhere, the question doesn't matter, does it? I'm starting to hate you so much, Ariel Kim. You should really control your temper, miss.His hand caressed her cheek.Try not to get in trouble while I'm away. She guessed this was his way of saying goodbye.Ariel mounted his horse without looking back, and he would join his men in hunting the outlaws who wounded Guts.Danny has offered to help him. Jie Mi still stayed where she was, watching the direction of Ariel's departure, stroking the cheek that Ariel touched just now with her hand in a daze. She almost hated this man almost. Then she remembered that Aleigh had given her permission to rearrange the kitchen, which was a small thing, but it was a start.When he saw how comfortable she made his home, he would grow to depend on her and care about her. Jamie straightened her shoulders and walked back to the castle with a smile.Ariel had given her a responsibility.