Madam, don't do this!

Chapter 537 Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, they actually... (5,000 words)

Night fell over Songzhou Prefecture.

The sky is dotted with stars, like countless shimmering pearls on a black curtain.

The main street of Songzhou Prefecture was bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder. After all, such a night market only happens once a month, which is a rare and grand event for the people of Songzhou Prefecture. Its liveliness is not much less than that of the New Year or the Lantern Festival.

In addition, Jingguan Kuangmo, though ruthless, made a great contribution to Ningguo's coastal defenses. The Japanese pirates were wiped out, and bandits were also eliminated. Songzhou Prefecture also had a good prefect, Meng Kuo. Without external threats, the prefecture city developed very quickly. In just one year, the people's lives were obviously much better than before.

As a result, the night market was more crowded than last year.

Looking at the obese figure in front of her, Luo Tianxuan let out a heavy sigh.

"Sorry, I got the wrong person."

Although their physiques look very similar, there are still great differences. The most obvious difference is their age. Prince Fu, Luo Tianxuan, has seen them before. The person in front of him is one or two decades younger than Prince Fu.

He was also taller than Prince Fu.

Perhaps because of their obesity, their outlines look very similar at first glance, but upon closer inspection, their faces show many differences.

Perhaps they mistook it for something else.

Moreover, Prince Fu is currently wanted by the Ning Kingdom, so he probably wouldn't have the guts to appear in public.

The fat man looked to be in his early twenties, dressed in fine clothes, so he must have come from a good family and received an excellent education. Even though he was disturbed by Luo Tianxuan, he did not show any displeasure, but just smiled and said, "It's alright, you're too kind, young lady."

"Today is the Songzhou Night Market, and there are many people coming and going. It's normal to mistake someone for someone else."

As he spoke, he took the baked pancake from the vendor's hand.

This kind of baked flatbread is a special snack in Songzhou. It's mostly made of flour mixed with some salt, baked until golden brown, and makes a crunchy sound when you bite into it. It's salty and fragrant, with a unique flavor. However, this fat man ordered a bit too much at once; there was a thick stack on the stall, probably more than ten. The fat man also felt a little embarrassed: "I have a big appetite; I hope you won't laugh at me, young lady."

After speaking, he nodded politely to Luo Tianxuan and then turned to leave.

Luo Tianxuan frowned slightly. Although some doubts still lingered in her heart, she still left... After all, she was looking for Prince Fu and Kong Nianhan. She wouldn't kill any fat man who looked similar to Prince Fu just because she saw him. Otherwise, wouldn't all fat men in the world suffer?

After glancing at the fat man's back a couple more times, Luo Tianxuan turned and left.

Only when he felt the gaze behind him disappear did the fat man let out a heavy sigh. A bead of sweat fell into his eye socket, stinging with pain. Only then did he realize that his entire body was soaked in cold sweat… Goodness, being stared at by a grandmaster-level expert was truly terrifying. Although Luo Tianxuan hadn't used any internal energy, merely staring at him with her eyes, the indescribable sense of oppression still made him tremble all over. Like a mouse encountering a cat, the fear of its natural enemy made his scalp tingle. He desperately controlled the internal energy in his body, barely managing not to flee.

Fortunately, he had the ability to conceal his presence, otherwise Luo Tianxuan would probably have noticed the problem long ago.

Looking back to make sure Luo Tianxuan had really left, the fat man quickened his pace. Before long, he appeared in front of an old inn, stomped upstairs, and pushed open a door. Inside the bedroom were six almost equally fat figures.

Their faces were crowded with fat, making them look remarkably alike.

Her eyelids drooped so much that her eyes looked like tiny soybeans, almost invisible unless you looked closely. If it weren't for the obvious age difference, one might even mistake her for a mother who had given birth to seven children.

The fat man, who had just entered, tossed the flatbread onto the table and grumbled, "Damn it, can't we find an inn with a kitchen next time? I almost got caught when I ran into Luo Tianxuan this time."

Upon hearing this, the remaining six fat men widened their eyes instantly.

Unfortunately, even if you stare wide-eyed, it's just a change from soybeans to peanuts.

The man strode over to a chair and sat down. The chair creaked loudly as he sat down, unable to bear the weight of the seven heavyweights. Not only that, but the wooden floor beneath his feet also groaned incessantly, unable to support the weight of the seven men.

"Has Luo Tianxuan noticed anything unusual?" a fat man with a more mature appearance asked in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"No, if I had been discovered, would I have been able to come back alive?" The fat man who came back later raised his sleeve and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"That's alright."

The group of fat men felt somewhat relieved and nodded in unison.

"In short, the plan to assassinate Song Yan cannot afford any mistakes. Everyone should be on guard these days and not let anyone notice anything amiss. My mother was seriously injured by that brat Song Yan. This revenge must be taken."

The older, fat man said in a deep voice.

The other six also had fierce glints in their eyes, with intense killing intent deep within them.

They had seen their mother's injuries and didn't know how Song Yan had managed to scrape away such a large chunk of flesh from her waist. If the angle had been slightly off, many of their mother's internal organs might have been taken away as well.

If that were the case, Mother's life would certainly be in danger.

"When should we make our move? Where should we make our move? We'd better hurry. We've been following them all this way. Song Yan's men are extremely vigilant. Not to mention Luo Tianxuan, even the scouts among the five thousand silver-armored guards have almost discovered our tracks several times. Once Song Yan notices us, the five thousand silver-armored guards will charge over, and the seven of us won't be able to stop them at all." Another fat man said slowly with a furrowed brow, his tone clearly somewhat solemn.

Moreover, there are two grandmaster-level experts and two ninth-rank martial artists.

That was a power capable of annihilating them completely in an instant.

“Once Song Yan and his group leave Songzhou Prefecture, that will be our chance to make our move,” the eldest fat man said slowly. “Song Yan and his group must cross the Tongjiang River to reach Pingyang.”

The fat man's smile gradually twisted and became ferocious: "Isn't Song Yan the most skilled at using the power of water and fire?"

"A few months ago, they breached the dikes and directly drowned tens of thousands of Xiongnu soldiers."

"If I remember correctly, there is also a dam on the Tongjiang River."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the other fat men all changed slightly.

The assassination plan for Song Yan was arranged by the boss. They originally thought it was just a matter of poisoning or something similar, but they never expected that the boss would be so crazy.

Tongjiang River is not the same as Laolin River... Although there are fields in the lower reaches of Laolin River, not many people live on both sides of the river. But Tongjiang River is different. There are many villages in the lower reaches of Tongjiang River, where tens of thousands of people live.

Once the dikes are breached, the floodwaters will rush down, and countless people will be swallowed up by the raging flood.

One can imagine what a hellish scene that would be.

"Brother, isn't this going too far? There are so many people here..." a fat man couldn't help but whisper.

"It's just the lives of tens of thousands of lowly people. Compared to the injuries my mother suffered, it's nothing. They're dead, so be it. As long as we can get rid of Song Yan, this price is completely acceptable." The fat man in the lead said in a sinister tone, a slightly cold smile curving his lips: "In fact, it's an honor for these lowly people to die for their mother."

"Alright, pack your things and get out of here." With that, the fat man in the lead stood up: "Since the thirteenth brother met Luo Tianxuan, this place may no longer be safe."

The others didn't say anything more, their faces were solemn, and they quickly left the guest room.

……

Meanwhile, the government...

Luo Tianyi yawned and slowly woke up on the bed.

She was sleeping during the day.

The last time Song Yan was assassinated, it had a very serious impact on the women around him. Since then, no matter when, Song Yan has never lacked the protection of experts, whether it is day or night.

Hua Lianyue, Luo Tianxuan, Luo Tianyi, and Ziyu took turns.

Luo Tianyi was responsible for watching over her brother-in-law at night, although she didn't understand why her sister insisted on this arrangement. Clearly, her brother-in-law could simply stay overnight in her sister's or Lian Yue's room, so there was no need for this trouble.

Perhaps, sometimes it's inconvenient for my sister and Lian Yue, and they also have their own things to deal with.

To be honest, I'm not in a very good state of mind when I sleep during the day.

The maids in the Fang household were very well-behaved; they wouldn't disturb anyone without reason. Even when passing by the door, they would be careful and try to keep their voices down so as not to disturb the master's distinguished guests. However, the chirping of cicadas in the autumn daytime was still somewhat noisy.

Even though she had slept all day, Luo Tianyi still felt a little sleepy when she woke up. She yawned slightly as she got out of bed, her long, straight, shapely legs encased in white trousers, her delicate feet casually tucked into embroidered shoes. She sat before her dressing table, her face reflected in the perfectly polished bronze mirror, a face of breathtaking beauty. There were red marks on her cheeks from the pearls pressed against her pillow, and her hair was loose and slightly disheveled. Luo Tianyi picked up a comb and began to comb her hair, gently smoothing it until it cascaded down like a waterfall. Only then did she stop.

His dark eyes now looked somewhat weary, repressed, and troubled.

Luo Tianyi was usually quiet and seemed indifferent to everything. But in reality, she simply habitually buried her feelings deep within her heart. After all, she was just a nineteen-year-old girl who, before meeting her brother-in-law, had never had any romantic experience with any man.

Luo Tianyi still remembered that right outside the Dongling City Imperial Palace, amidst the falling snow, her brother-in-law had grabbed her hand:
"Heavenly Garment!"

I think I've fallen for you.

"will you marry me?"

Although half a year had passed, her brother-in-law's voice still echoed in her ears from time to time. Whenever she thought of those words, Luo Tianyi felt as sweet as honey in her heart. She knew that she also liked her brother-in-law. If she didn't like him, she would probably have drawn her sword the moment he said those words.

However, Luo Tianyi herself didn't know exactly when she fell in love with him.

Perhaps it was because of her sister-in-law's orders that she stayed by her brother-in-law's side for a long time to protect his safety!
Over time, feelings naturally develop between them.

Perhaps, it's time for me to stand in for my sister and brother-in-law in the wedding ceremony!
After all, a wedding ceremony holds immense significance for every girl.

Perhaps even earlier.

She was somewhat aloof and didn't care about many things, but no matter what, Luo Tianyi would never forget the shock she felt when she first saw her brother-in-law, the trembling in her heart when she married him, the gentle warmth she felt every day by his side, and the deep flutter, shyness, and joy she felt when he confessed his love to her!
She thought that after her brother-in-law confessed his love, they would get married soon, and then she could openly stay by his side like her sister and Lian Yue.

My sister agreed.

My aunt also agreed.

Everything seemed to be going smoothly.

Ke Luotianyi never expected that Sister Lianyue would pass away before her.

Nakhtoya also wanted to walk ahead of her.

Even Gao Yang might be ahead of her.

She understood that Sister Lianyue was much older than the rest of them, so it was normal for her to get married earlier. Moreover, there was the Chu Kingdom delegation, which couldn't stay in Ning Kingdom indefinitely, so the marriage between her brother-in-law and Sister Lianyue had to be held as soon as possible.

The marriage to Nahetuya was bestowed by Emperor Ninghe. The emperor's decree could not be delayed for too long. At the same time, Nahetuya was also a very important part of her brother-in-law's conquest of the Haixi Grassland.

As for Gao Yang, although there were some problems with Prince Fu and she no longer had Prince Fu's mansion as her backer, she became the Fang family's goddaughter. Gao Yang was like a link, consolidating the relationship between the Fang family and her brother-in-law. At the same time, Gao Yang was a widow, and living under the same roof with her brother-in-law without a clear understanding of the situation would easily attract gossip, so the wedding ceremony should be held as soon as possible.

However, rational understanding cannot mask the emotional anguish.

She was the one who met her brother-in-law first.

What troubled Luo Tianyi even more was that, despite her brother-in-law not being married to Gao Yang either, he did all sorts of things to Gao Yang. But after the confession, her brother-in-law's attitude towards her was almost no different than before, and they didn't seem any more intimate in their daily interactions... as if he had never confessed at all.

Girls in their first love are always so sensitive, filled with anxiety and insecurity.

Luo Tianyi couldn't help but start to re-examine herself. She wondered if there was something wrong with her that made her brother-in-law's gaze unable to linger on her.

Looking at her reflection in the bronze mirror, Luo Tianyi felt that her appearance was no less than Gao Yang's... But then she thought of Gao Yang's fiery figure, and looked down at herself, her gaze falling to her toes.

His cheeks puffed out.

Like an angry frog.

She roughly understood where the difference between herself and Gao Yang lay.

Her small hand rested on her chest, and a slight resentment welled up in her heart: Are all men such shallow creatures who only like big ones?
Then she thought it was very likely.

After all, everyone knows my brother-in-law's preferences; he likes women who are a few years older than him. The older they are, the bigger their "thing" should be!

Just then, Luo Tianyi suddenly heard some faint sounds coming from the pavilion in the guest courtyard, as if people were talking. Although the distance was a bit far, Luo Tianyi was, after all, a ninth-rank martial artist, and his hearing was naturally better than that of ordinary people.

It was a man and a woman.

Luo Tianyi hadn't taken it to heart at first. Although it was already night, the Fang family mansion always had servants on night watch, so it was normal for them to chat occasionally.

Until a conversation drifted in from outside the window:

"Yuheng..."

"Marry me."

hiss.

Luo Tianyi couldn't help but shudder.

The bitterness that had been building up deep inside vanished completely in an instant, and even his eyes seemed to begin to sparkle with a bright light.

She hadn't misheard; someone was indeed calling her aunt's name.

Is this man proposing to his aunt?
Luo Tianyi felt no dissatisfaction. Her aunt had sacrificed so much to raise her and her siblings, and had not taken in a new husband for over twenty years. As she grew older, she feared she would be alone for the rest of her life. If a man could catch her aunt's eye and accompany her through the rest of her life, Luo Tianyi would be very happy.

She couldn't help but wonder which man was so bold as to have the courage to confess his feelings to her aunt.

There's no way around it, my aunt's daughter is just too beautiful.

Even the most outstanding woman can't help but feel ashamed in front of her sister-in-law; even the most outstanding man will stammer and tremble in front of her, and the courage he has finally mustered will be ruthlessly crushed.

Luo Tianyi moved like a gust of wind, leaving the dressing table in a flash. She picked up a coat from the hanger and twirled around, draping the snow-white outer garment over her shoulders. Then, she crept up to the window, carefully poked it open a crack with one finger, and peered out with wide eyes.

In the pavilion of the guest courtyard, two figures suddenly came into Luo Tianyi's view.

The next instant, Luo Tianyi's body trembled, his pupils began to contract, and the expression on his face gradually changed from initial surprise to disbelief and shock.

Rumble, rumble!

In a daze, it was as if a thunderclap suddenly exploded on Luo Tianyi's forehead, and his mind instantly turned into a chaotic mess.

The man opposite my aunt is actually... my brother-in-law?
……

The sudden sound made Luo Yuheng's body stiffen involuntarily.

His face was full of disbelief.

She simply wanted to be honest with Song Yan, to let him know about the child, and even more so, to ask him for advice on how to handle the baby in her womb. After all, Song Yan was exceptionally intelligent, and although the matter was troublesome, he was sure he could come up with a solution.

She never expected that Song Yan would propose to her directly.

His eyes widened in surprise.

The lips are slightly open.

But it couldn't make a sound.

Then, Luo Yuheng felt his whole body getting hotter and hotter, his eyelids getting heavier and heavier, and his consciousness becoming more and more blurred.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but Luo Yuheng's body trembled slightly, and the light in his eyes gradually faded. His beautiful eyes were like the purest gemstones, bright and clear, but lacking a bit of liveliness.

(End of this chapter)