Chapter 11 chapter Ten

Liane woke up feeling energized the next day.She washed up and put on her own clothes.The servants had washed her clothes last night and hung them in front of the fireplace to dry.She went downstairs to have breakfast with Julie and the boys.Gehan asked his mother to let him take Alex and Michael to the playground to watch the soldiers drill. After she agreed, they grabbed the wooden sword and ran outside. Now we can talk.Julie said.Did you sleep well last night?You got up so early, I thought you'd sleep until at least noon. I slept very well.Liane replied.I want to get up early, I have to leave today.

So fast?where are you going? Go home with Lacey. Julie's eyes widened.Does Bodie know? I haven't told him yet.Do you know where he is? Birdy, Ian, and Lacey were in the stable.Do you mind if I go with you?I want to see Birdie's reaction when he hears you want to leave with Lacey. Why should he object?He knew that my sister was from the Fei clan, and I had to go to the Xin clan's territory to find her. Go with Lacey. Why do you look like you can't believe it?He did the same last night when I told Wayne I was going home with Lacey today.He also asked me if Birdie knew about my plans, which was really weird.

Looks like I have to explain.Julie said.Burtie, Ian, and Lacey are brotherly, devoted to each other.But you've noticed in your time with Birdy how possessive he is, as is the case with every Bruiner. What the hell are you trying to tell me?Liane asked. Julie sighed.When Ian and I first got married, he didn't like Lacey near me. Why?Does he not trust Lacey? He trusted Lacey, and so did Birdy, but it was easy for women to lose their minds about Lacey.You can't deny that he's handsome. Yes, but Ian and Birdy are handsome too. Ian was a bit worried but after a while he calmed down because he knew my heart belonged to him.Birdie doesn't know, so he won't let you go with Lacey.

I know him and he won't let it get in the way.Liane said. I told you last night that Birdie and Lacey went to England looking for a bride, but I didn't tell you that Birdie found someone he thought might be suitable.Zhu Li spoke with hesitation, and her face began to turn red. and after?Lian asked. This woman dedicated herself to Birdie. They are engaged? Julie shook her head.No, but she dedicated herself to him.You know what I mean? You mean they had sex?Lian blushed and asked dumbfounded.He told you? God!of course not.Julie laughed.I pestered Ian for half a year before he revealed it to me.You must not let them know that I told you this past.

I promise not to say.and after?Bodie is a gentleman, he will never destroy people's innocence But she is not innocent.She had had other men, and one of them was Lacey. God!Liane exclaimed. Keep your voice down so that the servants cannot hear you. They both slept with her? Yes, but it took some time for the two of them to realize that she was playing with them. Liane was dumbfounded.No wonder Birdie hated the English so much.What happened when they learned the truth? Of course neither of them wanted her.They returned to their hometown and vowed not to marry non-highland women. Does Birdie love her?

I doubt.If he loved her, he would be furious with Lacey, but in fact he didn't even bother to be angry. What about Lacey's reaction? Take it calmly, he is used to women throwing arms at him.Now you should understand why Birdie wouldn't let you go with Lacey. But you said he trusted Lacey. He is worried about you.Julie was outspoken.As I said, it's easy for women to lose their minds about Lacey. He was worried that I would be oh my god!Liane cried, and laughed.You are wrong, Julie.Birdy wouldn't care at all. Julie stood up.We'll find out in a second. They walked down the hill side by side.All three lords turned to face them as they approached.Liane notes that Ian can't seem to take his eyes off his wife, and married life clearly hasn't faded their love.

Liane has something to say to you.Julie announced. lord.she spoke. Call me Ian. She nodded quickly.Ian, first of all I want to thank you for your kind hospitality. I should be thanking you for bringing my son back, Leanne. She wants to go home with Lacey, and I think she should.Jolie made it a point to let her husband know that she supported Liane's plans.She wants to leave today. Yeah?Ian replied, glancing at Birdy. Lacey, are you going home today? Yes.He answered, and she noticed that he was also glancing at Birdy. I know how important it is to you to find the person who betrayed Lacey.

Ian licked his lips.He betrayed us all. right.She quickly agreed, wanting to clarify her position while she still had the courage.I have to accomplish the purpose of this trip before Harvest, which means I'm running out of time.I have to find my sister, and since she's from the Fei clan, and Fei is now from Lacey's clan, I'm going to go home with him today and start the search.I hope to have your cooperation.After she finished speaking, she crossed her arms at her waist, trying to appear confident. It seems that you have made up your mind, Ian said sarcastically.We had expected you to want to go to Xin's territory.

You made me worry for nothing.she whispered to Julie. The good show is yet to come.Julie replied in a low voice. Lacey, what do you say?Would you like to take Leanne home today?asked Ian. If that's Miss Leanne's wish, we can start at once. Birdie, what do you think of Liane's plan?Julie asked. Liane didn't give him time to answer.Boddy is going with me.she blurted out. Yeah?Boddy asked quietly. Suddenly her heart beat like a drum, her breathing quickened, and she realized she was panicking, lest Boddy would leave her.God!Why did she let herself become so dependent on him in just a few days?She knew she shouldn't have brought him into her troubles, but the thought of him leaving her was too much for her.

There's an enmity between the Bu's and the Fei's, Julie whispered.I think you are pushing the envelope. She hasn't asked me to do anything yet.Boddy said. Julie, there is no enmity between the Buchners and the Fischers.Ian clarifies his wife's misunderstanding.They just don't like people they think are weak. Not everyone can be as tough as you, Birdy.You should protect the weak, not oppress them.Liane said.She saw the three lords looking at each other and smiling, obviously thinking she was ignorant.Shouldn't it be like that? Of course not.Bodie replied.The weak cannot survive in the highlands.

Both Ian and Lacey nodded in agreement. Fischers are like leeches, Boddy said to Lacey.They'll suck all the blood of the Sin's.They like to be taken care of and don't want to strengthen themselves.Once your strength is drained, they will seek refuge with another sympathetic lord. You speak of compassion as a sin.Liane said. In this case it is. Lacey soon became known as a compassionate man, Ian said.That's why Fei's talent came to him. I can't stand people who are able-bodied but lazy, but you two have misunderstood Fei's people.Their soldiers are not weak, just poorly trained. The three lords continued to discuss, but the movement in the woods to the east caught Lian's attention.Four young women stand together and look at the three lords.They were all busy grooming and giggling.Lian guessed that they had something to say to Lord Mai, but politely waited for the right moment. That's what we're worried about, Lacey.said Ian.You are feeding tigers. Luckily Ian and I won't let them ruin you.Boddy said. I have my own measure.Lacey said decisively.You stay out of it. Do you think it's possible that the traitor Lian saw was from Fei's family?Julie asked. I also thought about that possibility.Ian replied. Julie looked at Boddy.If the traitor heard that Lian could identify him, he would definitely try to kill him.Alex said that there were three people who took him away, which shows that this traitor still has accomplices. But he doesn't know I see him, so I'm not in danger.Liane said. Besides the three of you, who else knows that Liane saw the traitor?Julie asked her husband. Pat knows, because he'll be protecting you and the boys in my absence.Di Liang and Wayne knew it too.Lacey intends to tell his guard captain Ji Ting.He turned to Lacey and said Pat wasn't going to let Michael out of his sight until it was over. Why tell your captain Wayne?Julie asked softly. Ian glanced at Leanne uneasily.Then he can prepare his army for war. Liane froze.Are you going to march into England?when? When you tell us the names of those three Englishmen.Bodie replied. She took a step closer to him.us?In this way, Di Liang also has to prepare his army for war.but why? Ian is my ally, and I'm Alex's godfather.It is my duty to seek justice on Alex's behalf. But you still have a reason, right?Lacey asked. Boddy nodded slowly.Yes, there is another reason. what reason?Julie asked.Boddy shook his head to show that he would not explain. Liane turned to Lacey.Do you want your captain of the guard ready for battle?Lacey nodded. She couldn't believe it and said to people she thought were reasonable: Julie, they couldn't possibly want to invade England. They think they can.Julie replied. We are dealing with three men, not the whole of England.said Ian. But they were three powerful barons.Liane said.If you march far enough into England, King John will hear of it.You are taking the risk of declaring war on England. Your king won't even know we're in England.Boddy said.No one will see us. Do you think you can be invisible? Liane, no need to be sarcastic.Lacey said it was a smile she would have found attractive in other circumstances. I will never speak their names, I will find other ways to get justice. Ian frowned.Leanne, what else can you do?you're just a girl Boddy defended her: "She's strong, decisive and smart, and I truly believe she'll find a way to beat those bad guys." Thanks. I'm not complimenting you, just stating the facts.He retorted.But I can't let you take away our rights. My main motive is not revenge.she says.But your motivation is, isn't it? He shrugged.Not wanting to discuss it further, she turned to Lacey and said: I'll be ready in a few minutes. Lacey nodded.Bodie, do you want to come with us? You should have asked me straight up, Leanne. Birdie, I didn't make a sound while Duane was healing my arm. God!Lianne.He muttered impatiently.If you want me to accompany you, then ask quickly, or I'm leaving. Are you going to leave me?She whispered, horrified by his threats. He looked like he wanted to strangle her.ask quickly. i don't want you to think i need you You do need me. She took a step back, and he stepped forward.she sighed.It's just that I know you very well, and I trust you. I know you trust me. Why are you making things difficult on purpose? Because I am difficult by nature. That's right.Lacey said. The others obviously heard everything she said.She felt like an idiot, and asked: Would you like to accompany me? willing. Thanks. Birdy lifted her chin with his thumb.I promise to be with you until you go home, now you can rest easy. Ignoring the presence of others, he bowed his head and kissed her.Before she could blink, the kiss was over, but her heartbeat was accelerated by the kiss.A burst of laughter startled her, she turned to the source of the laughter, her eyes widened in disbelief.There were now at least a dozen young women gathered at the edge of the wood. Lord Mai, there are quite a few young women waiting to speak to you.Liane said. Julie burst out laughing.They're not waiting to talk to my husband, he's dead. Death meeting?Liane asked. I have a wife.Julie explained. As long as Liane is on the Highlands, she is my responsibility.said Ian.She saved my son, so I'm going to be her guardian. I also feel a great responsibility towards her.Lacey said.If it weren't for her, my brother would be in danger, and I wouldn't know that someone was going to turn against me. Ian stared at Birdy.I will not allow her reputation to be tarnished. meaning is?Boddy asked. People gossip, said Julie.I don't want Leanne to be sad. What kind of gossip?Liane asked. Of course the Maishi don't, but the others say nasty things.Julie evasively answers, not wanting to embarrass her new friend. She's trying to tell you there's going to be rumors that you're Birdie's mistress. Ian, do you have to be so explicit?cried Julie. She has to understand. Has anyone already gossiped?Liane asked. Ian shrugged. Isn't that a satisfying answer, her reputation is being tarnished?Boddy asked angrily. Liane puffed out her chest.I don't care what other people say about me, I just need to be responsible to my conscience and God. but i care.Boddy said angrily.I won't let anyone discredit you. Mouth on someone else's mouth, how do you stop them?Lacey asked. yes, what are you going to do?said Ian. There was only one possible solution in Birdie's mind.He let out a long breath.Marry her, I guess. Liane gasped.you guessed wrong. No one heeded her protest, including Julie.Makes sense.said Ian. right.Lacey agreed.Birdie sees her as forbidden.Don't let me near her last night unless he's by her side. He knows how easy it is for a woman to lose herself when you're around.said Ian.And that misadventure about you and Birdy going to England to find a bride, which he probably still has on his mind. I didn't.Boddy said gruffly. His friend ignored his objection.Lacey shrugged.That was eight years ago, besides, Bodie would not like a woman who is so easy to empathize with others. So neither of you brought her back. Neither of us wanted her, she lacked morals. That's an understatement.Ian chuckled. Birdie looked like he wanted to kill Ian and Lacey, but they didn't care. There's something else going on in this past, isn't there?Julie asked. No one answered.Ian winked at her, and she decided to try to figure out the details another day. Last night she was wearing a Bruce cape, Bodhi.Lacey said. He insisted, no wonder people gossip about her identity.said Ian. I heard that you kissed her at the party in front of the entire Mai family. Boddy shrugged.Not all clans, just some. you want everyone to know Bodie interrupted him.That's right. What does he want everyone to know?Julie asked, looking at Lian worriedly. Liane belonged to him.Ian explained. That's why he kissed her in full view.Lacey said. Poor Leanne was like a sap, and Julie felt sorry for her, because she knew she didn't understand the directness of the Highlanders. I believe it was just a little friendly kiss, like a cousin saying hello. Liane nodded desperately, but Boddy muttered, "No wonder." Julie sighed softly and had to give up.After many years of marriage, she had learned the straightforwardness of highland men.They take what they want, and it's the same with women.They respect women, so they usually get married first and then go to bed, but they will keep their promises for life.Bodie obviously wanted Leanne, and no amount of arguing could change his resolve.He would have her, and his two best friends let him know with banter that they approved of the marriage and would try to make it happen. But none of them considered Lian's feelings. Julie patted Lian's hand to express her sympathy, and Liann looked confused. Boddy, do you love Lianne?Julie asked. A dead silence ensued.If looks could kill, she would have been torn to pieces, Julie thought.Birdie obviously didn't like being forced to answer such personal questions.But Julie didn't give in, because she had to think about Lian.answer me. Honey, you shouldn't be asking that question. Someone has to think about Liane. We are thinking of Liane.Lacey said. Birdie obviously wants Leanne.Ian interrupted. That's not enough.Julie said.Have you forgotten that she is English? She used to be from England.Ian and Lacey said in unison. Julie looked annoyed.Lacey, didn't you and Birdie make an oath not to marry a non-Highland woman? That's right.said Ian.after that unfortunate event in england Just stop calling it a mishap, okay?Boddy demanded. We made that oath, Lacey admitted.But Birdie has apparently had a change of heart. I was thinking about her reputation.Boddy grunted. Then stay away from her.Julie suggested. That's not an acceptable workaround.Boddy said. Why?Julie asked. Because he doesn't want to be far away from her.Lacey said. She decided to take a different approach.Boddy, did you tell her what it's like to live with the Bruiners? He shrugged.I just decided to marry her. He said my life would be worse than death.Liane whispered.She still couldn't believe that Birdie was arbitrarily arbitrarily deciding her future, but anger quickly replaced shock.She kept telling herself they were going to laugh at any moment, and then told her they were joking. She knew she would be a little disappointed then. Yes, she would be better off than dead.Boddy said. Lacey laughed.You're quite frank, I'm not at all envious of people who try to fit into Bruce's life. I wouldn't be worse than dead.cried Liane.Do you know why? They didn't seem to hear her question.Ian caught her first words to play.Listen, how optimistic she is.This is a good start. Please stop joking, okay?Liane is determined to end this ridiculous discussion. I don't think they're joking.Julie approached Lian and whispered.If you haven't figured it out yet, I thought I might explain. Liane ran her fingers through her hair in frustration.explain what?she asked distractedly. They're never joking, and I'm sure Birdie really intends to marry you.