Chapter 6 Chapter Six

Emerald? She was startled when she heard him call her name.She had been on board for two nights, but had hardly seen his face.what do you want? I want you to no longer be a shadow of a snake, and the grass and trees are soldiers.I want you to let go of your fear, or it will take hold of you and suffocate you, and he didn't try to touch her so that she would leave him without reason to be afraid.He waved his hand and pointed to the vast sea and sky.I want you to appreciate Ireland and enjoy being Irish. She could clearly see the green island of Ireland emerging from the fog. There, the storms of the sky and wild seas raged for countless centuries.It is a mysterious, romantic island; an eternal bird beyond time and space.It is heaven and hell.Drink its beauty.It will run in your blood forever.Take a deep breath, Emerald!do you smell it

Jade's nostrils fluttered and she took a breath.It smells so green and alive and dark and mysterious.yes what do i smell free.The brightest scent in the world. She took another deep breath, and the sky above her head seemed to change entirely.Yes, freedom.I do feel free, as if I've just escaped a prison.Jade turned to look at Theon.Have you been in jail?she asked in disbelief. Yes.His dark eyes never left her face. Do my father and Jack have anything to do with this? They locked me in. She was shocked, but also not.Her father would do anything, and Jack would just flatter him.That's why Theon stole her - to punish them!A small smile escaped her lips.Ironically, this does punish them; not because they love her, but because Theon stole their property.

Watching her, Theon understood that she was so vulnerable, that seducing her would be as easy as picking her up.But for his dark pleasure, he decided to prolong the process, savoring it at his leisure.He has no interest in luring Fei Li, a timid little English mouse.The challenge he wanted was high-spirited Irish beauty Jade.He wanted her to smile, to be free, to argue with him, to be bold.Then he would seduce her -- brilliantly and beautifully! Jade sat patiently on a bundle of cables, waiting for the boat to dock and drop anchor.Theon walked towards her, holding out his hand. Come on, Leith Castle awaits you.

She gave him her hand, and he escorted her off the boat.He led her through the gate under the tower, and across the green lawn, to the imposing Georgian building commonly known as Galwaystone's mansion. Garwystone's butler, Ganketi, was waiting for them at the door.She saluted her master.Welcome home, my lord. Theon never took his eyes off the woman beside him.She is Fei Feicui, Katie, his lips curled into a smile.She will live with us. Emerald was very embarrassed.She tried to withdraw her hand, but Sisi wouldn't allow it.His fingers intertwined tightly with hers, clenched slightly, and gave her encouragement.He was glad Jade shook his hand back and looked up proudly.

She lived in the bedroom adjacent to mine, and her silver eyes left Jade and winked at Katie.Purely because it has the best views, you know. He smiled and led Jade up the stairs.Jade had no choice but to follow in his footsteps. The whole room is decorated in yellow tones, which feels like bright sunlight filling the room.A floor-to-ceiling window overlooks the blossoming garden below and the woods beyond.Farther away are the undulating and winding Irish mountains, lush and lush, living up to the name of the Emerald Isle. Theon leads Jade through an adjacent door and into his bedroom.Katie followed.If you are tired of the view on your side, then you must come here.He hugged her towards the window.

Outside the window is the rough Irish Sea, changing its light, shadow and appearance with different seasons.He looked at her face, knowing her mood changes every moment. He couldn't seem to take his eyes off her, Jade felt his presence clearly.She stood up straight, and suddenly had an urge to mess up her stiff hairstyle.With flushed cheeks, she shook off Theon's hand and walked back to her pale yellow bedroom.For the first time she noticed that there were mirrors everywhere in the room—on the walls, beside the bed, on the dresser.The mirror reflected a prim and dignified Englishwoman, so dark and lifeless.She lowered her gaze habitually.

Theon stood beside her again.She looked up at him and blurted out.I have no other clothes to wear!As soon as she spoke, her face flushed red.What would Katie think. Theon laughed out loud.No doubt you are thanking God that this is the only dress like this you have.Leith Castle is stocked with clothes smuggled from all over the world.Tomorrow you can pick and choose.We have silk, velvet, lace, and every color you can think of, including colors you haven't even dreamed of. I can't let you dress me up.She is dignified and authentic. He shrugged.Then I'm afraid you'll have to walk around the castle naked.I'll burn your clothes -- unless, of course, you'd rather enjoy burning them yourself?

Oh I will!Emerald couldn't help but said. Theon smiled approvingly.Then get naked! Shame, my lord!For his own wicked pleasure, he kept making the little girl blush.Katie scolded. Theon rolled his eyes skyward and winked at Jade.Am I being attacked by women enough?I must be crazy to go to England and steal another one. you stole her?Katie gasped. Theon's eyes lingered over Jade's lips, down to her peaks, and back to her bright green eyes.I just can't resist.He said, walked back to his room, and closed the door. Emerald walked to the window in confusion.The fog had drifted in, and she closed the window lightly.Where is the hostess?she asked timidly, feeling that Irene was not in the room.

Rest in peace in the cemetery, God bless her soul.I left to get some things to decorate the room, and I'll be back later.Katie left in a hurry. She was alone in the room.Emerald felt that her knees were weak, she could no longer support herself, and she slumped on the bed.Her heart was struggling violently, almost as if two people were arguing. What exactly is his intention?Fei Li asked. You know exactly what his intentions are!Emerald replied. I don't know about this kind of thing, Feili replied dignifiedly. He wants you to be naked: cried Emerald.She didn't go on arguing.The last thought made her go limp.

Her heart seemed to grow wings, and she returned to the good time on Angel Island.They were so innocent and lying on the sunny beach.At that time she was infatuated with the handsome young Irishman who stole her heart and never gave it back.When they met again five years later, he was very different.With a long and hard body, a dark and chiseled face, and silver eyes that seem to penetrate into the depths of her soul--like a prince from hell, and that dark charm attracted her even more. You are as vicious and wanton as your mother!Fei Li accused. Maybe I am, Jade replied dreamily. Her hands ran across the delicate brocade sheets.The quilt is embroidered with dense vines, with small flowers blooming on the vines, and singing horses perch among the branches and leaves.She imagined the woman who had embroidered all this with so much effort and love.

She went to the window and looked out the window.She was captured by the beauty of Ireland five years ago.Her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and she heard the door being slowly pushed open.he came! But it was Katie who came in.She held the sheets and towels in her hands. The bed was already made.Emerald was confused. Forget it, boy!It is not up to the owner's standard.He's fussy about sheets.It must be freshly laundered, ironed, free from stains, of the finest silk, and perfumed with lavender. I see.Fei Cui said slowly, the implication in the words was already very clear.The host will use this bed. In time, you will get used to the earl's style.He demands that everything must be perfect. count?Emerald asked in confusion. He is the Earl of Guilt.Don't you know, ma'am? Jade shook her head, even more confused. I'll tell Mary to bring you dinner, you must be starving. She was alone in the room again.Jade sits in the rocking chair, thinking back to the painful night after they returned from the Au family's birthday celebration.I have persuaded Oremon to marry his eldest son Joseph to Emerald.Our daughter will be the next Countess of Guild.She heard her father speak to her mother. If Theon was Earl of Guilt, then Joseph must be dead.In some hidden corner of her mind she always assumed that her mother had eloped with Joseph.She had so many questions that only Theon could answer.Is his family all dead?After arriving at Leyth Castle, she only saw Theon alone. Emerald walked to the doorway between the two adjacent rooms.After hesitating for a while, she raised her hand and knocked on the door.No one answered.She tremblingly opened the door slightly. Theon's room was empty.He is no longer in the room. In the tower of the gate, three men swig Irish whiskey. You've been away for three full weeks and I'm starting to worry. You never need to worry about me, Father.I laugh at fate, laughing at its helplessness to me!I swear to destroy them, nothing can stop me. But the Mengs are so cunning-- When it comes to cunning, those stupid Brits are amateurs! Burke frowned.You brought back the Meng's chick. Yes, Burke.Theon said calmly. It's a pity you didn't bring her father back, Raymond said.Once he sets foot on my land, he's dead. I don't want him dead yet, father.not yet.I made friends with Sir Horace and other ambitious politicians in London.I told them the Mons had the Navy in their pockets and could smuggle anything into and out of Ireland with impunity.They knew that bribery was rampant, but they didn't expect the Meng family to get involved.I then told them that William Meng used his position in the Navy to sell guns to the former Earl of Guild; and that the guns were meant to be used in the war with France.I pointed out that William Meng was able to hide from the world only with the help of his brother, the Earl of Sandage, who happened to be Lord of the Admiralty. They trust you?Raymond asked. Oh, their reaction was explosive, as if I had just dropped a bomb on them. Raymond finished his whiskey and licked his lips happily.The Mons were so busy hating and belittling the Irish they tragically underestimated us. I also became friends with the Duke of Newcastle.We get on really well and he has a beautiful and charming duchess.said Theon, sipping his whiskey. I hope you don't intend to collect other people's wives for a living.I think it is enough to steal a daughter named Meng. The corner of Theon's lips curled into a familiar smile.They can't resist Irish charm. How can Newcastle help us? The king obeyed him.At this moment he may be telling the king that the Meng family owns two slave ships.They were too clever to register the ship in their own name and the ship in Rojack's. The Abolition of Slavery Act Finally Passed?Burke asked. Parliament passed an act forbidding the slave trade in British ships, Burke, but that did not stop the foul trade that flourished in private.The King and Prime Minister were very angry that the British ships still had bad habits.As soon as they knew that the Lord of the Admiralty owned slaves, he would be subject to impeachment. However, the Meng family are friends of the Prince of Wales.That might help them keep their jobs.Raymond said worriedly. Make no mistake, Father.King George rules England, and his son is a laughing stock. Very good.If those sons of bitches lose their Navy positions, it's going to be a big scandal and we can get our revenge. That's only part of it, Theon said softly.They would lose their position in society, but still retain their wealth.I'm going to totally ruin them financially.I have given new orders to the captains of our fleet. Burke saw his determination in Theon's clenched jaw.Theon smiled often, but Burke noticed that the smile never reached his eyes. Theon put the empty wine glass on the fireplace and stretched.I must say goodbye. Burke walked him to the door.Did the little girl know that her mother lived not far from here on the Wicklow Coast? No, she doesn't know anything about Amber, and I hope so. Are you going to rape her?Burke was straightforward. Rape?I want more than her body, Burke, I want her soul. The savage man standing in front of his eyes has hardly seen any trace of civilization.Burke knows that beneath the surface of humor and charm, Oxion is a prince from hell. Emerald eats dinner alone.The dinner was very sumptuous, much better than the Boman Mansion in terms of quantity and taste.Jade's heart beat wildly every time the bedroom door opened, but every time it was Katie. I've got my bath water ready, ma'am.plz follow me. Jade, accustomed to obedience, followed Katie meekly to the bathroom, marveling at its spaciousness.All you can see is white marble and mirrors.A silver basket contained soap, body wash, sponge, and essence, and beside the basket was a stack of snow-white Turkish bath towels piled up like a hill. It took her a while before she had the courage to take off her clothes.Her fingers rested on the silver dolphin brooch she had secretly pinned to her obscene dress.Suddenly she knew Theon was at her wedding and it was his wedding present to her!Oh, why didn't he take her away before she and Roger had that goddamn ceremony?She is now Rojack's wife in title.What a mess it all was! After taking a shower, she went back to the bedroom.She didn't have a nightgown and had to sleep in her underwear.She sat on the bed, fingering the silver dolphin brooch nervously, waiting for Theon to come, wondering what she should do when he came.Should she resist him, or As the candle burned lower and lower, Jade began to yawn, thinking about the unbelievable things that had happened to her in the past one or two days.She wondered what her father and Jack would do if they found out she was gone.She decided not to think about them.Her eyelids gradually drooped, and Sleepy Beckoned to her.They won't know where she is for another million years. In Portman's mansion, Roger and William Meng knew exactly where she was.Jack swears at the Irish thug who stole his new wife, and swears he will never let him go.Meng William looked at the note that had just been delivered with a gloomy face.Although the note was not signed, both knew who sent it. When Emerald is pregnant with an Irish bastard, I will return her to her loving family. You should have killed that Irish pig that night!Jack said. What's the use of saying this?We all had our share of that night!Meng William said.What we have to do is to find a way to save the situation.This scandal will destroy us! God knows, he has had enough to worry about recently, and there is no need to add the embarrassment of jade.As the saying goes, misfortunes never come singly, which is exactly their portrayal.Earl Sandage is not only accused of corruption and incompetence, he is also under investigation for treason!The Meng family tried their best to suppress the rumor, but it seemed that all of London was talking about it.Now add to that the bride goes missing on her wedding night!He can't afford this kind of scandal. I want you to leave for a while, Jack, Meng William said firmly.I'll tell everyone that you and Emerald are leaving for your honeymoon - let's say to Europe.This buys me some time, which we use to retrieve the emerald. We know she's in Gwystone.Let's go pick her up together.Jack said. we can not.Once we set foot on Gwystone, we were dead.Auremon has waited many years for me to make this mistake. Then we can send Luo Lin there.Send him to negotiate terms, see how much the surname Ou wants before letting her go.Jack suggested desperately. Oxion is now the eminent Earl of Guilt.Do you think Luo Lin can handle him? He is our only hope.Jack is flat and authentic.He didn't want to take risks by himself, especially for a woman who hadn't even tasted the sweetness. Meng William agreed, without any consideration for his son's safety.For him, avoiding scandal is more important.Finally he instructed: Burn the note so that the servants do not see it.No one should know about this. The morning sun slanted into this pale yellow room through the window.Emerald is awakened by sunlight.Just realized that she was alone in the room, Theon had already opened the door from the adjacent room, and she grabbed the sheet to her chin and lowered her eyelids. I will not allow you to waste a single moment of this glorious day.His face was full of jokes, he grabbed the other corner of the quilt, pulled it with his hand, and pulled it down completely. Jade huddled into a ball on the bed. The banter was gone from Theon's face.God damn it, what's the fun in teasing a girl who doesn't know how to play games? what do you want?She said cautiously. I want you to look up and reveal those beautiful emerald green eyes.I want you to smile, laugh, and flirt.I want you to show your emotions naturally.You've been locked in a box, and I just opened the lid!When you see something funny, I want you to laugh uncontrollably, even to tears!When you are angry, I want to see the spark of anger in your eyes.I want to see you ask for as much as you give!You can kick me and spit on me when I tear off your sheets!I want to see you toss your hair and praise yourself in every mirror in the house.I want you to go out of your way to buy clothes that complement your beauty, even if it would bankrupt me.I want you to fully express your passion in all things! His words were so unexpected that her body gradually became less tense. His eyes fell on her silver brooch.I hope you pin jewelry to your underwear because you refuse to follow tradition, not because you have to hide it!God damn it, Emerald, you're an Irish woman; show it off! His words gave her the courage to look up at him.She saw him in black boots, black breeches, and a white linen shirt open at the neck.He sits next to her.What do you want to do today? Before Jade had a chance to answer, Katie entered the house with the dinner tray.Seeing the couple on the bed, she stopped suddenly. Theon blinked at the blushing Jade.Katie, I'm a man, not a goddamned monk.She attracted me like a magnet, and the corners of his lips curled up.It's best to get used to this. Although he spoke to Katie, Jade knew the words were addressed to her. He stood up, took the dinner plate from Katie, and placed it on Jade's lap.I've sent for a tailor in Dublin, but she won't arrive for hours.Would you like to go riding with me, Emerald, if you could find something to wear? After Jade nodded in agreement, Theon left to collect her clothes.It was easier for Jade to enjoy breakfast without his smiling gaze on her. He sleeps in his own room.She timidly told Katie. Which room the Count chooses to sleep in is out of my business.I'll try not to be intrusive.Katie said, leaving firmly and closing the door. Jade chewed slowly, thinking about Theon's words.While she doesn't have much experience being courted, she's pretty sure Theon is courting her.She began to feel more confident about her own attractiveness. Theon returns shortly afterwards, throwing one of his shirts and the boy's breeches on the bed.I'll give you five minutes.Are you ready, knock on the door and let me know. For four minutes, Jade just stared at the manly outfit Theon wanted her to wear.Suddenly she remembered that he had agreed to arrive in about five minutes.She hastily put on her shirt and trousers and was done in less than a minute. She knocked on the door.Then Theon appeared, grinning broadly at her.Hi Irish girls, you should learn this.When a man gives you five minutes, push him out the door and let him wait outside for an hour to cool off. Could you please be more serious?I can't go out wearing this!look at me! You will make the stall boy's whole body hot.You've got the sexiest little ass I've ever seen, with those plump boobs proudly propped against your linen shirt.Do you have any question? She groaned.Sir, you are my problem! His hand lifted her chin, bringing her green eyes to meet his.Irish girl, I'm just getting started! She slapped his hands away, put her hands on her waist, and separated her legs.She was opening her mouth to scold him when he squatted down suddenly, passed his head between her legs, and hugged her to his shoulders. Sit down, Irish girl.he warned, running out of the room. She was about to scream when he did something even scarier.He sat on the extremely polished brass railing, slid down from the second floor, and finally the two of them fell together on the carpet on the first floor. oh!she cried, lying on top of him. I'll be your cushion down there.he protested with a smile. mat?You are harder than the floor! Theon rolled his eyes evilly to the sky.Irish girl, you wouldn't know it. Burke walked into the living room, followed by the two hounds.They saw the two lying on the carpet and immediately joined the game.Theon's wolfhound rolled over on the carpet, pawing the air excitedly on all fours.The other hound sat on Jade's lap, licking her ear with its long pink tongue happily. Jade's screams turned into giggles.Oh, I've always wanted a dog, but they wouldn't let me have one.She was out of breath. Theon took her hand and pulled her to her feet.They ran forward together, the two dogs followed closely, and Theon said again: "Come on, let's get another cat!"He grabbed the sleeping cat in the barn, and then pretended to run to the chicken coop.How about another chicken? Stop it, Theon, stop it!She kept laughing, struggling to catch her breath. I want to play with you.The burning meaning in his tone made her breath stick in her throat. Then he separated the gazes of the two, and said casually: The appliance room is over there, find a pair of suitable boots, and I will saddle the horse. She found the boots.When he put her in the saddle, she suddenly wished his hand could rest on her waist for a moment longer.In order to hide the turbulent emotions in her heart, she said: Riding is not a lady. I don't want you to be a lady, he murmured, imagining her straddling him.I'll even teach you to ride an unsaddle horse.His lips became extremely dry from imagining. That's the devil.The steed you got the year of your birthday? He nodded and rubbed the black horse's smooth neck.It was just a foal at the time. The same to you. Their eyes met, and Jade seized the moment to ask.Are you the Earl of Guilt now? To you I am not the Earl, but Theon. If you are an earl, that means Joseph is dead. May his soul rest in peace.murmured Theon, urging his horse close to hers.Emerald, the temper of the Irish is as much as its climate, and the sun is shining today, and our spirits are cheerful.But the weather here can change so quickly, we have time to be lost in gloomy, sad thoughts, and even the abyss of despair. She could tell he wasn't going to tell her anything, no matter how probing she was.Emerald looked up at the sky, letting all worries go away.This is her beloved Ireland and she will seize the moment and enjoy it to the fullest. It seems to confirm Theon's words, during their short journey, the sky has changed rapidly.One moment it was clear and blue, and the next moment gray dark clouds enveloped the earth, with the potential of rain.Suddenly, a blazing light pierced through the clouds, and the dark clouds dispersed.The same process has been repeated many times. The gloomy sky one moment makes people feel depressed, and the bright sunshine makes people feel brighter the next moment. Theon pointed to the stretch of grass ahead.Look at those colors, changing like magic. She watched the golden fields turn pale green, then dark green, then blue, purple, and black. The sensation of the air changes with the time of day.Soft in the morning, heavy in the noon, and miraculously clear at dusk. Ireland is so unique.She admired the authenticity, and felt its beauty with his every word. In summer, no matter how gloomy it is, the sky is filled with red, pink and yellow colors at sunset. The words flow from your lips like honey. Her words conjured up such a sexy image that his body became hard as marble. A sudden dog bark told them they had company.Theon galloped his horse, followed by two large dogs.Jade hadn't galloped like this since that summer at Angel Island.She clamped her knees around the horse's belly, urging him to catch up with Theon ahead. They rode for miles along the Lyle River, admiring the wildflowers along the river and the birds on the water.Theon slowed to let Jade catch up.Want to see a place called Salmon Leap? Jade nodded, also wanting to stop and take a rest. Theon stopped at the junction of the Lyle and Feller, and after unhorsing her, tied the two horses to the blooming heather.It was a magical place, where the Lyle River emptied into the Feller River twenty feet below, forming a waterfall.Theon took Emerald's hand and walked to the bank of the Feller River below.He lay flat on the green grass on the river bank, and pulled Jade to lie down together. Jade watched in fascination as the beautiful salmon tried and failed to jump up the waterfall, crashing back into the water.Poor fish.she murmured. No, look carefully.Next time they will swim to the bottom of the waterfall, jump out of the water, and observe the height and distance.The second time they jumped much closer than the first time, and they almost went up. But the water of the waterfall knocked them down again.Jade held her breath. For the third and fourth time they leaped high out of the water and finally onto the top of the waterfall. There!One of them worked!Emerald shouted happily. The only way for them to succeed is to rush into the water, hide under the rock, recover their strength, and then continue to jump up. Why do they do this? The instinct to survive and reproduce drives them.The salmon also taught Theon a valuable lesson. You have been here many times.Their hands were so close Jade felt the urge to reach out and take his. His silver eyes searched her heart-shaped face for a long while, then he slowly reached out to hold hers, brought them to his lips, and kissed her fingertips one by one. This intimate action made Fei Cui's body twitch, and a shiver of joy ran through her lower abdomen and her twin peaks.Never before had she felt her femininity so clearly, and Theon was so masculine—dazzling, alluring, dangerously masculine. At this moment her feelings are brand new.He was always able to influence her in such a way that she couldn't help herself.In the past few years of being separated from him, she barely suppressed her thoughts of him, but that made her dreams of him more vivid.When she was with him like this, she could no longer control her emotions or her feelings.His powerful presence swept over her. Come on, Irish girl, he said, pulling her to her feet.Time to go back and look at your closet. The hounds were poised for another run, but Theon's hounds would rather stay and see if they could catch a salmon.