My Beautiful Wife, Please Give Me Some Pin Money! - Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Sacrificing Myself to the Mountain God

Translator: Flying Lines

Edited by Lord Immortal

With a firm tone, she had a sharp look in her eyes. Gu Yusheng was in a daze and then quickly stood in her way. “Calm down, Xuan. We have to face not a single person but the whole village. It’s not easy to rescue him,” he said in a low voice.

Gu Yusheng didn’t agree with the decision of Xie Mengxuan.

Having taken a deep breath, Gu Yusheng adopted a mild tone with all his might. “With the aid of Uncle Luo, who is well-versed in Kung Fu, and my support, how can we succeed in getting rid of those people?”

Xie Mengxuan shook her head. “Big Brother Gu, although they have an advantage in number, they never practiced martial arts. It stands to reason that we’re able to save Geng Zhishan in a breeze. However, you don’t consider it feasible. Why so?”

Indeed. Although it was not right for Xie Mengxuan to rely on imagination, she had never given up without having a go at it.

Gu Yusheng lowered his head. “Xuan, according to what you’ve said, our master is benevolent. If so, how could he allow us to hurt so many villagers for one person?”

He went so far as to mention the master. Neither of them was wrong, but they had two different perspectives.

Xie Mengxuan furrowed her eyebrows. “Difficult though it is to save Geng Zhishan without offending anyone, we might succeed if we give our all. How could you answer on behalf of Uncle Luo before asking him for advice?”

As a matter of fact, she didn’t make a clean breast of her idea, which would be unfeasible without Uncle Luo. With his aid, she had half the chance of success, at least. However, Gu Yusheng didn’t allow him to show his attitude.

Displeased, Gu Yusheng frowned and admonished with a severe tone. “I’m not speaking on behalf of Uncle Luo. On the contrary, I’m well aware that we are caring about the safety of those who will not respond in return. At that time, we will not dare make a lethal move. We are likely to be injured instead of saving Geng Zhishan.”

He let out a long sigh. “Xuan, we have no extra time to waste.”

Xie Mengxuan nodded. “I see. The most important thing we should do is leave for the Imperial Capital. However, if we give up Geng Zhishan, I will always feel disturbed. People from the Xie family won’t ever be ungrateful. If it exceeds our capabilities, I’ll accept the fact. But how can I surrender without even trying?”

Her original intention remained unchanged. Even though she was aware of the best choice, she still insisted. Knitting his brows, Gu Yusheng could not help reproaching her. “Xuan, why are you so reckless?”

Xie Mengxuan’s heart sank. He was really not Big Brother Gu in her impression, and a lot had changed since they parted from each other many years ago. She took a deep breath and made two strides forward. “Brother Gu, I’m not being reckless. Instead, I have my own thoughts and beliefs. I’ll ask Uncle Luo for help in person.”

Xie Mengxuan sighed. “Big Brother Gu, needless to say, I must save Geng Zhishan rather than give him up.”

“Xuan! What!”

Gu Yusheng still had a lot to say, but Xie Mengxuan hurried to leave with her head low. She knocked on the door, but there was no sound from the room. Worried, she opened the door and entered.

Standing still for a seemingly endless time, Gu Yusheng returned to the hut. Sitting on the bed, Uncle Luo was meditating with his eyes closed. He stood in front of him for a long while. “Have you received any news from outside?”

“We are ordered to win the trust of Xie Mengxuan, and elaborate arrangements have been made in the Imperial Capital.” Uncle Luo slowly opened his eyes and said unhurriedly.

Gu Yusheng frowned. “How should we deal with Geng Zhishan? Xie Mengxuan is bent on saving him.”

With confusion in his eyes, Uncle Luo took it for granted. “Since she’s determined, why not bail him out? There’s no need for you to be doubted by Xie Mengxuan for that man.”

In fact, as Xie Mengxuan had said, it barely took him any effort to save Geng Zhishan. He didn’t understand why Gu Yusheng said no to such a requirement.

His words brought bitter reproaches upon himself from Gu Yusheng. “You know nothing. This man can’t live on! Absolutely not!”

“Even if he’s not dead, he can’t stay in company with Xie Mengxuan. They are too close!”

He appeared vicious with mean eyes and no longer pretended to be gentle and refined in both speech and deportment. His pleasant countenance contorted with anger.

Uncle Luo closed his eyes and continued his meditation. Anyway, it was none of his business.

Standing still with a gloomy look, Gu Yusheng thought to himself. How could he persuade Xie Mengxuan not to save Geng Zhishan? If he insisted, a gap might form between them. Nevertheless, if they were to rescue that man, there might be changes later.

No, he was bound to add fuel to the fire. Geng Zhishan could not be protected!

He put on the straw cape and bamboo hat and walked out into the rain.

The instant he went out, Xie Mengxuan appeared on the porch of the main hall. She subtly furrowed her eyebrows, only to shake her head without thinking further. She returned to the room and discovered Geng Zhishan pouring out the money from the jar at the bed’s foot.

“Darling… No, Meng, come on.”

He called her darling as usual, but immediately, he was aware of his mistake. His black eyes blinked, which made him look adorable.

Xie Mengxuan sat opposite to him and had a glance at the money on the bed. “Why did you take it out?”

“This is what I’ve saved over these years to make preparations for my marriage. I’ve been thinking about how to use the money for our future since I met you, but…”

He paused and could not help letting out a sigh.

Xie Mengxuan slightly opened her mouth and then stared at him. “Geng Zhishan, I’m going to save you.”

“Meng, don’t pull my legs. They’ve made the final decision, and some people even have been guarding the door. Under the heavy rain, even if I manage to escape at midnight, where could I go?” Geng Zhishan smiled simple-mindedly.

Xie Mengxuan’s eyes darkened. “Have you resigned to your fate?”

“Yes. I decided to sacrifice myself to the Mountain God.” Geng Zhishan changed to a serious look.

Xie Mengxuan lowered her eyebrows and stood up. “Are you mad? You’re going to die! If the Mountain God really exists, how could it rain so heavily during these days? An immortal that shows no care for life is not worth respect.”

“If I don’t agree, you’ll be trapped by them as well. There’s no need for you to quarrel with that man for me. When they send me into the mountain, they will have almost cleared the road. At that time, it will only take you some money to leave here. Please receive my savings. I know you have nothing valuable with you.”

At this critical moment, he turned out to be putting himself in Xie Mengxuan’s shoes. How deep he had fallen in with her!

Xie Mengxuan’s eyes shone slightly. All of a sudden, she stood up and left the room.

Sitting still, Geng Zhishan bowed his head and chuckled. “Darling, don’t blame me in the future.”