Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1805 Fighting for Life
“Alright.” Li Shengxuan said slowly, “What I want to ask about is not the past, but the future.”

The future? Fang Zilan was stunned for a moment before saying, "Let me tell you something."

Li Shengxuan hummed in agreement and listened to her say, "When I was studying, I particularly admired a general in the book. This general became a captain at the age of eighteen and made great achievements on the battlefield. Unfortunately, he was too talented and died young at the age of twenty-four due to illness."

She paused, poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, and continued, "This general's uncle is also an extremely valiant general, but I never felt anything for him when I was studying. But now I admire him even more."

"Why?" Li Shengxuan pressed. Fang Zilan pursed her lips. "Since ancient times, beauties and famous generals have been forbidden to grow old in this world. People say this saying refers to beauties, but they forget that the same is true for famous generals. Young generals are brave and skilled in battle, dressed in fine clothes and riding spirited horses. They have never experienced worldly affairs, human nature, or family turmoil. Until their death, they are upright and honest good men, as if they are light without any shadows."

Li Shengxuan understood what she meant and sighed softly, "But behind the light, there will always be a shadow."

“Yes, those who are so proud that they are almost arrogant will eventually be worn down by the world if they do not die young.” Fang Zilan’s voice deepened. “Since I was blessed by heaven and did not die on the battlefield, I can only envy such young men. But if I were to stand upright and keep the family in the same position as his uncle, I would find it difficult to do so.”

Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Li Shengxuan's eyes, and he said, "Is this the real reason why you appointed Cao Hong as the general of the prefectural government and did not appoint any household guards or raise any soldiers?"

Fang Zilan lowered her eyes and said, "If someone truly follows me, but I can't even protect their life and fortune, wouldn't that be a betrayal? I can be the sharpest sword in the world to intimidate all sides, or I can be a target in the eyes of aristocratic families who call themselves poor, but either way, it is dangerous, and there is no need for others to share the burden with me."

Li Shengxuan composed himself and said solemnly, "What if I said I would share your burdens and ensure your lifelong peace?"

"I believe your words, and I believe in your sincerity," Fang Zilan said softly. "But things are unpredictable, and perhaps one day I will become a pawn that you have no choice but to discard. If that day comes, I can protect myself, and you don't need to make things difficult for me."

The woman's smile widened. "That's not up to you, Your Highness. Huyan Khan's grandson, the son of Lusel, the Moon of the Desert, the Wolf King of the North, your people have been waiting for you for a long time."

Qi Yuming listened indifferently to the woman's words, and before Shangguan Min could refute him, he silenced her with a kiss.

He slowly flicked his sleeves, his voice as smooth as jade, "Lucya, I never said I was going to hand Shangguan Min over to you."

"Oh?" Lucia raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression a charming mix of feigned anger and playful reproach. "Then what brings Lord Qi here?"

"Warning." Qi Yuming remained unmoved. "The wolf-driving barbarian woman that Lord Fang mentioned, is that you?"

"Lord Qi knows all this, so why don't you hand me over to her?" Lucia's tone was teasing as she lowered her voice and whispered in Qi Yuming's ear, "Is it because you can't bear to part with me?"

"Reluctant to part with it?" Qi Yuming stood ramrod straight, but the sarcasm in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Lucia, feeling awkward, stood back down and looked at Shangguan Min, who was whimpering and trying to break free of the gagging cloth. "Your Highness, save your energy. Once we're on our territory, I'll untie you." "Is this your plan?" Qi Yuming followed Lucia's gaze to Shangguan Min. "You drove the wolves to slaughter the Shangguan clan in the army, forcing Shangguan Min to cause a huge scene and have nowhere to go. You then conveniently took him back to the northern desert to be your wolf king?"

Lucia didn't answer, and Qi Yuming continued, "Unfortunately, you shouldn't have made me the villain who forced him into this situation."

“Besides Lord Qi, I really can’t think of anyone else who can not only speak up for that woman Fang Zilan, but also stand up to protect Sanyuan Village.” Lusaya’s expression became more languid, like a cat strolling leisurely. “Moreover, as long as Lord Qi finds out, he will definitely take action.”

"You seem to know me quite well." Qi Yuming smiled slightly, his undisguised demeanor calming Shangguan Min down.

He was completely bewildered and couldn't quite figure out what was going on.

He had secretly followed Qi Yuming into Sanyuan Village to see who Qi Yuming was colluding with in the village, but unexpectedly, Qi Yuming discovered him. He was no match for Qi Yuming and was captured by this woman named Lusia.

Lucia claimed to be Luselle's sister, that is, his aunt.

Her constant address of "Your Highness" annoyed him to no end, but from her conversation with Qi Yuming, he also learned that she was indeed the one who killed Shangguan Mian.

However, after talking for so long, it sounds like Qi Yuming and Lusaya only know each other, and he was unaware of what Lusaya did before?
"Then how do you think I'll manage this?" Qi Yuming ignored Shangguan Min's reaction. Lusia blinked, feigning difficulty. "Lord Qi, you certainly won't just stand by and watch us enthrone a new Wolf King, so I guess you want to take Guan Min back with you?"

Qi Yuming did not answer, but his expression tacitly agreed with Lucia's statement.

Seeing this, Lucia chuckled, "What should we do? I must bring my sister's son back today. Lord Qi, I'm sorry."

Lucia launched a sudden attack. In the blink of an eye, Shangguan Min only heard the crisp sound of metal clashing. By the time he saw clearly, Qi Yuming was already several feet away. His speed in reacting was so fast that it seemed only Fang Zilan, whom he had seen before, could rival him.

Shangguan Min couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Fortunately, Qi Yuming had left room for maneuver and his subordinates had kept their distance. Otherwise, with his repeated acts of recklessness, he probably would have died at Qi Yuming's hands many times over.

"You're courting death." Qi Yuming landed gracefully, his sleeves fluttering like butterflies. His expression was cold, but his tone was filled with obvious mockery and disdain. "Who is Fang Zilan? Someone who could slaughter the entire Liujin City, do you think she would show any mercy to Sanyuan Village?"

“That kind of Rakshasa hag isn’t a gentleman like Lord Qi, so I don’t expect her to show any mercy.” Lusia smiled, but her hands didn’t stop moving. In the blink of an eye, the knife was already close to Qi Yuming. “All I want is time. Once the young master and I are far away in the desert, even if she wants to kill me, she will probably be powerless.”

Qi Yuming raised his sword to block her attack. "Regardless of whether Shangguan Min is willing to go with you or not, how long do you think your wolves can hold out?"