Chapter 16 Chapter fifteen

Liane and Reki went downstairs to the lobby.Lacey and Birdy stood at the other end of the hall talking in a low voice, while Odyssey and Spong sat at the table with solemn faces and looked at the two lords.Odi noticed Liane approaching, and he poked Spong with his elbow and stood up. Liane saluted Lacey, but her smile faded at the sight of Birdie's sullen expression. Your sister doesn't want to see you.Bodie said straight to the point. Why doesn't she want to meet me?she asked in disbelief. Bodie looked at Spong.Sibang stood up and explained with a sad face.She had been a Fischer as long as she could remember, and she had no affection for England.She is married and content with her current life.

satisfy?she yelled angrily.Uncle Morken's life was at stake, so she didn't care if Li Ting was satisfied.She took a step toward Spong, but Birdie put an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Did she tell you herself, or her husband?Boddy asked. That question surprised Sibang, he thought for a while and said: It's her husband.She heard his every word from the side, but she never opened her mouth to refute. Does she know that I just want to talk to her? I said it, but they didn't seem to believe it.She fears that you will force her to return to England or tell others of her whereabouts.

Liane reached out to massage her forehead.I will not do that kind of thing. Lacey, what are you going to do with this?cried Birdy. I give her a day to reconsider.If she still won't when the time comes, I'll order her to come and meet Liane.But I'd rather she made that decision on her own. Her husband won't like it.Spong blurted out. I don't care if he likes it or not.Lacey said. He is a proud Fischer.Audi joins the discussion. He is now a Xin.Lacey snapped.Did he take an oath of allegiance to me? All Fischers have it.Spong said. All Fi's soldiers are loyal to you, lord.Audrey said excitedly.Now that you bring it up, I have to tell you that they all feel like outcasts.Your captain of the guard, Ji Ting, and his two lieutenants, Anton and Faron, are always cynical about their efforts.Fei's soldiers were still not well trained.If we don't improve the status quo as soon as possible, sooner or later there will be troubles.

Lacey was expressionless, but Birdy knew he was furious.Tomorrow I will be in charge of training myself, and when Ji Ting comes back, I will have a good talk with him.Lacey said.Are you satisfied with this? Satisfied, thank you Lord.Otti replied with a sigh of relief. Sibang decided to reciprocate courtesy.If you have no objection, my lord, I will go back to Miss Leanne's sister early tomorrow morning.I would stress that Miss Leanne just wanted to have a talk with her. Boddy said: Spong, make sure her husband isn't there this time.He might decide for her. Why do you have such thoughts?Liane asked.

I will do that.He will definitely want to protect your sister. Spong rubbed his chin.In retrospect, that is indeed the case.I don't think she has a say in the matter. What they said made sense, and Lianne began to relax.She sincerely hoped that it was her brother-in-law and not her sister who had rejected her.She believed that just a few minutes with Li Ting would clear her doubts. You'll have to be patient for a while.Boddy said. I don't have time to wait patiently. He kisses her forehead.Don't worry about it anymore, you should be happy tonight. Why should you be happy tonight?

She looked up at him, and he couldn't resist the temptation of red lips and kissed her.He didn't deepen the kiss in the presence of others, but it nearly killed him, and when he looked up, his frustration was palpable.Although it was only a few more hours before she could truly be his, the anticipation was already on his nerves.And worry.He didn't know how she would react when she found out she was married to him, so he was restless like a caged animal. He swallowed and took a deep breath.Leanne, I have something to tell you.He cleared his throat again.i hope you know What? You have to know that you have double ecstasy eyes.

What happened to him?If he wasn't the most confident person she knew, she'd think he was nervous.Do you want to tell me something about tonight? His brow began to sweat.Yes, about tonight.He grabs her arm.I don't want you to be distressed.A done deal, you just have to accept the facts. Accept what fact?she asked in bewilderment. He sighed loudly.Damn it, he muttered.I can't believe I can't say it. Bodie, what's going on tonight? Spong and Otti listened, but Lacey escorted them skillfully out of the hall.Being alone didn't make it easier for Birdy to talk, and he decided to wait until dinner time to tell her.

What the hell is going to happen tonight?she pressed. You will make me very happy. His hoarse whispers and fiery eyes made her go limp and unable to think.She couldn't even remember what he just said, but he seemed to be waiting for her to reply, so she sighed softly and said: Very good. For the next three hours, accompanied by Lacey and Birdie, Liane stood on the doorstep and greeted each of the Sings who came to see her.When the light was low, Lacey ordered the soldiers to light the torches around the courtyard.She looked at a thousand faces, but never found the traitor.Her stomach began to growl with hunger, the cold wind made her shiver, and she leaned against Birdie for support from exhaustion.

There was an interesting little episode in between.The two boys who tried to kiss her and Reki came forward together.Their faces were pale, and their eyes were staring at Bodie. Good evening, Duna.she says. Duna knelt down on his knees.Silva grabbed his arm and pulled him up, but his eyes remained on Birdie. Do you know this person?Lacey asked. Duna waited with bated breath for her answer.She heard Reki giggling beside her. Yes, we met this afternoon. What about the other one?Boddy asked. Xi Hua looked like he was about to cry.I have seen him too.she says. Where did you meet them?Boddy asked, in a chilling voice.Is it on a hill?

She evaded the important point and said: Duna and Xihua are Leiqi's friends, and she introduced them to me. Lianne She shook his hand lightly.forget it.she whispered. He decided to go her way.A haughty young man came forward with the last group of soldiers.Instead of bowing formally, he nodded to Lacey and turned away. Lacey called him.Joss, come back. The soldier froze, then turned around.Even the young man who came with him made way for him. What's the matter, lord? You and your friends are training with me tomorrow. Ross's attitude changed immediately, as if he had received a gift from God.Lord, do I have a chance to fight you?

have. But it doesn't seem fair for the eight of us to beat one of you. Lacey glanced at Boddy.Interested? certainly.Bodie replied. Lacey turned to Ross.Lord Cloth will join me.Don't worry, Joss, I won't let him kill you or your friends. Ross made no secret of his disapproval.I look forward to playing with the two on the battlefield.Do you want to use swords? You can use swords, Lord Cloth and I use bare hands. Lord, when I say that if I win you, I hope to win fair and square. Lacey smiled.I promise it will be fair, see you on the playground at dawn. Ruos bowed to Lacey, and then hurried away with his companions, no doubt to discuss tomorrow's battle strategy. Leiqi, who was watching, couldn't help but meddle in her own business.The lord, Roth and his friends must use swords.How are you going to fight? Liane turned to Boddy.You are not allowed to hurt those boys. Don't you worry about them using weapons?Boddy asked. We all know that you and Lacey will take their swords before they can draw them.I mean it, Boddy.Promise me you won't hurt them. He rolled his eyes.I promise that when Lacey and I take care of them, their arrogance and disrespect will disappear. Lacey couldn't agree more.They must be humble when they leave my playground. Another group of latecomers interrupted their conversation.Lacey watched Liane's reaction closely, but she shook her head apologetically.Sorry, I didn't see him. I thought you'd point out Roth's friend.Lacey admitted. You don't believe they are loyal to you? They've been resisting the merger, but I'm glad it wasn't them.They were very young, and I really didn't want him to explain further, and she didn't press. They enter the hall to eat.Liane wants Reki to sit at their table, but she's gone.Lian didn't see Lei Qi waving to her in the corridor until the meal was over. Leanne, can I speak to you privately?Reki asked.I heard Sibang say that your sister refused to meet with you, you must be very disappointed. I'm disappointed, but I still hope she will change her mind. I heard Lacey say he would order her to come. But it will have to wait until the day after tomorrow at the earliest.I hate waiting. What would you do if you knew where she lived? Lian said without thinking: I will go to her immediately, I can't wait indefinitely for her to change her mind. I might be able to help.Reki whispered.Anton also heard from Sibang, and he is willing to follow Sibang when he goes to your sister tomorrow morning. Will he get in trouble for doing me this favor? He thought he was doing me a favour.Reki explained.What's more, he is the vice captain, so he can do whatever he wants.It's me who might get in trouble, but I'm not worried because no one will know about it.Anton will tell me where she lives, and I'll pass it on to you. Would you like to take me to her tomorrow afternoon? But Boddy orders you to wait. No, he just advised me to be patient. Well then, tomorrow afternoon. Liane glanced at Burdy, then whispered: I've got to get rid of Burdy's soldiers, who follow me like a shadow. They won't follow you to the lake. Of course not, they knew I was going to take a shower. Reki grinned.Why don't you tell them you're going to the lake? I don't want to lie and trick them. If we go around the lake first, then you wouldn't be lying, would you? Liane laughed.You are very scheming. What are you two whispering about?Lacey asked loudly at the table. nothing.Reki replied.Lord, Feifei kindly offered to sew some new clothes for Lian so she wouldn't have to borrow them from others, but she needed to have them tailored for her.Can we go about this now?It won't take long. As soon as they left the hall, Lacey asked Boddy: Are you going to force Liane to name those English people tonight?Ian was growing impatient.He wanted action, and so did I. tonight.Bodie agreed. We've got a new cabin for you and Liane, unless you'd rather use the upstairs room. Cabins offer more privacy, Boddy said.But I'd rather sleep in the wild. Your bride should have a bed for her wedding night.Lacey said, and Boddy nodded in agreement. Father Lai congratulated loudly as soon as he arrived, and the servants were busy preparing dinner for him.The hall was soon filled with Xin's.Birdy's soldiers took a few cups of yellow soup to fight with the others. When Lian went downstairs, she found that the hall was very lively.She saw Father Lai sitting in a corner eating.He stood up and beckoned her over, and Liane pulled Reki through the crowd to the priest. When Lacey saw Liane greeting the priest, she quickly poked Birdy with her elbow.Father Lai is with Liane, you'd better tell her before the priest says anything. Birdie pushed his way through the crowd to Liane.A Fei soldier and a Sin soldier got into a fight when Birdy arrived.Lacey rushed over and grabbed two soldiers by the scruff of the neck, banging their heads together and throwing them away.Two soldiers fell to the ground unconscious. Birdy grunted contentedly and moved on.Lacey ordered the fainted soldier to be dragged out of the hall, and then hurried after Birdy.He wanted to see how Birdy reacted when she finally found the courage to tell Leanne the truth anyway. Father Lai was busy blaming Leiqi for not getting married, Lian stepped forward to help her and said: Father, I made a stupid mistake today. The priest frowned.It's too late to regret now. Please say it again? you heard it.I asked you if you knew what kind of desperation you were going to be in, and you said no, I believe it was Birdy who said you knew.But you told me yourself that you loved him.The more he talked, the more excited he became. That was just a misunderstanding.Liane said.But when I asked Di Liang, he explained everything clearly. The priest turned his head to one side.What do you mean by misunderstanding?He picked up his glass. It's embarrassing to say.I thought we were engaged when you blessed Burtie and me.I told Lei Qi, but she didn't believe me, so I asked Di Liang to confirm it to her.It was the stunned look of the misunderstanding priest that made her unable to speak. The priest choked on wine when he heard the word engagement.His eyes were bulging, his face was flushed, and he stammered, "You mean you mean you thought you were engaged to Boobody? Liane wished he wouldn't be so loud, because he was attracting a lot of attention.Burdy's soldiers were already moving towards her.She quickly smiled to Di Liang to say that everything was fine, then turned to the priest and said in a low voice: I mistakenly thought that was the case, but Di Liang explained everything clearly. Father Lai gave Lei Qi the wine glass, and then clasped his hands in prayer.He stared at Lian with sharp eyes.How did he explain it to you? Liane couldn't understand why the priest acted as if she had just confessed to a heinous crime.He said I wasn't engaged. She didn't, did she?Reki asked. Yes, she didn't.The priest said harshly, and then muttered to himself.My goodness! What did you say? You're not engaged He took Leanne's hand in both of his and looked at her sympathetically.you are married. I'm sorry, what did you say? I said you are married!He yelled excitedly.That's why I bless you.You said your oath. do i have it You have.I asked if you were coerced, and you assured me that you were not coerced and there were witnesses present. witness?She repeated dumbly. right.Do not you remember?You and the others had just arrived on the hill at the edge of the property when I arrived, and then boobody held your hand No.she whispered. Not only decent, but also binding. She shook her head desperately.There's no way I'm married, otherwise I'd have to know, right? trick!cried the priest.Boobody tricked me, tricked a priest. She finally understood, and what she understood brought uncontrollable anger. No!she yelled. A servant happened to pass by with a tray of wine glasses filled to the brim.Reki grabbed a cup and stuffed it into Liane's hand.Before Liane could drink, the priest took her wine and drank it down.She reaches for another glass of wine.Just then, Birdie and Lacey arrive by her side. Lianne She turned abruptly to face him.We got married today? Yes.Birdie replied calmly, took the wine glass from her hand and handed it to Lacey. On horseback?I got married on horseback? Lacey handed the glass to Reki and turned to Liane.This happy event is well worth celebrating.he said seriously.Liane looked like she wanted to kill the groom, Boddy was expressionless, and the priest looked like he was going crazy. The marriage can be annulled.Father Lai said. No wonder!Boddy growled. The deal is done.Lacey pouted. The priest glared at him.Is this marriage consummated? Lacey raised an eyebrow.you ask me? Liane blushed, and Reki handed her the full glass of wine sympathetically.When she was about to drink, Birdy stopped the glass and handed it to Lacey, and said to her: You must not get drunk, I want you to be sober tonight. Her eyes were blurred with anger.How can you do this to me?she whispered.How can you do this to me?She yelled and repeated. Don't you get Bodie to give Lacey a hard push.It's not funny.he muttered. Don't you get excited?You can only think of this phrase to appease your bride?Lacey asked. I am not his bride!Liane yelled. Listen to me, sweetheart.Birdie spoke, but didn't know what to say.You have to accept the facts. I do not want.She solemnly declared. He saw that she could not listen to him at the moment.He wanted to pull her into his arms, but she stepped on Father Lai's foot while retreating. Why is no one answering my question?cried the priest.Is this marriage consummated? Since the priest was looking at Reki, she thought he wanted her to answer.I really don't know, Father.I don't think I should know either. The priest grabbed the wine glass in Lacey's hand and drank it down. Lacey immediately picked up another glass of wine from the tray and handed it to the priest. Never in my priesthood have I been Boobody's priest and wiped my sweat on my sleeve.My goodness!Now how to do? On horseback, Birdy?Liane yelled. She seemed to have trouble accepting that.Lacey sarcastically. You can get off your horse.Boddy said.If you want to get married on a down-to-earth basis, you should have said it earlier. She really wanted to strangle him.But I didn't know I was getting married, did I? we know.Lacey said. It was only then that Lian noticed that she was surrounded by Bruce's soldiers.She looked at each face in turn, vowing to scream if anyone dared to laugh.Y'all know?she asked. Each of them nodded.She turned to Boddy.Only I don't know, you cheated me. I don't.He retorted.I said I was going to marry you, and you said you loved me. I have a change of heart. He took a step closer to her.Under his sharp gaze, she couldn't lie.Well, I love you, but God only knows why.You are the most arrogant, awkward, stubborn man in the world. He was indifferent to her scolding.We are now husband and wife, Leanne.His calm voice made her want to scream. Lacey handed the priest another glass of wine.The priest thought he had the responsibility to protect Lian. He wiped the sweat off his brow with his sleeve, stepped forward and asked loudly: Have you consummated the marriage yet?I must know. Liane blushed and whispered: No. Then I might annul the marriage. You are not allowed to do that. The priest narrowed his drunken eyes at Birdie.You tricked the good girl into your hands. Birdy didn't deny it, just shrugged. The priest turned to Liane.Don't let him near you until I figure out a way.If you really don't want this marriage, then don't let him touch you.do you understand me? I understand, Father. That's fine, we'll discuss what to do tomorrow.I've never had anything like this happen to me, but I shouldn't have been shocked, because only a Bruce would cheat a clergyman.I'll report it to my superiors, and they'll have something to do. Bodie was amused by the priest's words, and he approached Lacey.Where? Lacey understood what he meant and whispered the location to him. The priest slumped in a chair.You'd better lock the door tonight.he suggested.do you understand me?You mustn't let him touch you. Leanne, I want to speak to you privately.Now. Before she could think, he grabbed her hand and dragged her out of the hall. As soon as the door closed, cheers erupted in the hall.Rachel was bewildered, not knowing what to cheer about. Father Lai also saw them leave.He shook his head and shouted: Didn't she listen to a word I said?My goodness! Lacey suggests a toast, and Lacey thinks he's crazy.Didn't he hear the conversation just now?Lord, I think you should wait for Birdy and Liane to come back before raising your glass.Honestly, I don't know why you should congratulate them.Didn't you hear what Father Lai said?He wants you tomorrow what are you laughing at? Oh Reki, I forgot how simple and innocent you are.Lacey said. I'm not that naive. Are you waiting for Leanne to come back?He laughed out loud when she nodded.Then you say you are not so naive? I didn't have one.she insisted. Then you should understand. understand what? He laughed again.They won't be coming back. The priest was still shaking his head.My goodness!He has her now.