The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 401 Bao Xiruo

Wu Chengyu was placed in an exquisite villa in the Prince Zhao's mansion by Wanyan Honglie, along with eight beautiful maids. All her daily needs, including food, clothing, and other necessities, were provided by the mansion to the highest standard, a treatment usually reserved for distinguished guests.

Nothing happened that night, but the next morning, Wu Chengyu got up early to practice his martial arts. After practicing a few rounds of boxing, he was slightly sweaty. Just as he was about to call his beautiful maid to help him take a bath, he heard Wanyan Honglie shouting outside.

This prince, who always paid great attention to his appearance and demeanor, was completely out of control at this moment. He rushed into the courtyard in disheveled clothes, his voice filled with great surprise.

"Sir, Mr. Tian, ​​I thank you for saving me."

"Your Highness, please don't get agitated. Would you like to have breakfast together?"

"How can I possibly eat now? Mr. Tian is indeed a Taoist master. He only helped me regulate my Yin and Yang, and my strange illness was actually cured without any medicine."

You must know, I had previously searched all the renowned doctors in Daxing City, and they were all helpless. Your methods, sir, have truly astonished me.

Wanyan Honglie excitedly touched his chin, as if he were playing with his most beloved possession.

For a while, my chin was incredibly smooth, and no matter what medicine I used, it looked like barren land where no crops would grow.

He woke up this morning feeling slightly itchy, and when he reached out to touch it, he found a light layer of stubble. Although it wasn't long and only caused a slight friction, his chin was definitely covered in hair.

The slight itching is simply because after Wanyan Honglie was tricked by Wu Chengyu, his estrogen levels increased slightly, causing his skin pores to shrink. Now that his beard is growing back, it's just a minor sensation.

Not only that, Wanyan Honglie also touched his head. His scalp, which used to reflect the sunlight, now had some small dots. Although it wasn't as obvious as his beard, he could feel that his hair was starting to grow.

This guy even pulled down his pants to look down, and seemed to feel something too. Except for his eyebrows, which grow the slowest, there was no movement yet, but Wanyan Honglie now absolutely believed that Wu Chengyu had cured his strange illness.

Overjoyed, Wanyan Honglie was filled with gratitude for Wu Chengyu. This was not just a matter of changing his image, but also of saving his political life. Otherwise, the throne of the Jin Dynasty would never have been passed to a hairless monster.

Overwhelmed with excitement, Wanyan Honglie rushed into the courtyard without a second thought. As soon as he entered, he grabbed Wu Chengyu's hand and wouldn't let go. His eagerness was so intense that he wanted to hold Wu Chengyu in his arms, which gave Wu Chengyu goosebumps.

"Your Highness, please don't be so agitated. Everything is under my control. It seems that I have fulfilled my mission yesterday."

These hairs will grow at a normal rate, and in a few months, the prince will be back to normal.

"In any case, I still want to thank you for saving me, sir. From this day forward, you will be the first retainer of my Prince Zhao’s mansion, and your treatment will be equal to mine. As long as you are willing to help me, I will never fail you."

"Haha, I am destined to meet Your Highness, so I naturally trust you. However, I just worked up a sweat and now I want to take a bath."

Now that Your Highness has fully recovered, shouldn't you inform Your Highness the Princess first, so she won't worry about you?

Wanyan Honglie truly adored Bao Xiruo. Ever since he lost all his body hair, in order not to worry Bao Xiruo and not to affect his image in her eyes, he has been avoiding meeting her.

"Haha, I have disturbed you, sir. You are right. Such a joyous occasion should be shared with the Queen. Please forgive me, sir. I shall take my leave now."

Watching Wanyan Honglie's hurried departure, Wu Chengyu felt a sense of satisfaction. This method of using underhanded tactics to heal the opponent, then accepting their heartfelt gratitude with a clear conscience might seem shameless, but it was perfect for dealing with Wanyan Honglie.

"Someone come here to help Tian take a bath."

The bath here is very large, and there is more than enough room for eight beautiful maids to bathe Wu Chengyu at the same time.

These eight beautiful maids were not courtesans, so Wu Chengyu didn't have any psychological barriers. He had indeed been celibate for too long and was bound to have some impulses. The enchanting scene in the bathroom was not something he could tell outsiders.

At lunchtime, Wu Chengyu came out of the bathroom feeling refreshed. He had just changed into new clothes when Liang Ziweng arrived.

"I have met Brother Tian. Brother Tian's methods are truly unfathomable. I am also well-versed in pharmacology. When the Prince was ill, I also helped to take a look, but I was really puzzled. Who would have thought that Brother Tian would solve this huge problem with just one move?"

Previously, I was ignorant, but yesterday I asked someone to learn about the Quanxing Daoist sect. It truly lives up to its reputation as a reclusive sect that has existed since the pre-Qin period; it has truly broadened my horizons.

"Brother Liang, you flatter me. May I ask what brings you here to see me, Brother Liang?"

"To express his gratitude to you, Your Highness has prepared a banquet to entertain you. I heard that even the Princess, who usually stays at home, has come to thank you in person."

“Prince Zhao is being far too kind. In that case, please, Brother Liang, lead the way.”

The banquet was held in the inner courtyard of the Prince Zhao's residence, a place not usually used to receive guests, which also showed Wanyan Honglie's high regard for Wu Chengyu.

As soon as Wu Chengyu arrived at the inner courtyard, he saw Wanyan Honglie guarding the entrance to the banquet hall. Upon seeing Wu Chengyu, Wanyan Honglie immediately strode up to greet him and grabbed Wu Chengyu's hand.

"Mr. Tian, ​​please come in. Due to the short time, some precious ingredients could not be prepared. In the future, I will surely let you taste all the delicacies of my Great Jin." As soon as Wu Chengyu entered, he saw a variety of exquisite foods on the large table. Even in the royal palace, the chefs were all at the level of imperial chefs. Although the Jin Kingdom was a foreign country and these delicacies were mainly meat-based, they were still not something Wu Chengyu could eat before.

However, Wu Chengyu's attention was focused on the woman in front of him, whose figure was as delicate as a willow swaying in the breeze and whose temperament was as serene as a delicate flower reflected in water.

With a faint smile on her face, she bowed slightly to Wu Chengyu. To welcome the guest and show respect, she wore a Jin Dynasty noblewoman's dress, but it was very simple, without any complicated patterns or gold or silver threads.

She wore no expensive jewelry, no gold or silver ornaments, and simply tied her hair up with a simple wooden hairpin.

"Come, Mr. Tian, ​​this is my queen. She came to express her gratitude to you for your help."

"I dare not accept the courtesy due to a princess. Your Highness and Princess are too kind."

Three words immediately popped into Wu Chengyu's mind: Bao Xiruo.

This woman didn't have many scenes in the original novel, but she still left a significant mark. As the saying goes, "beauty is a curse," and if it weren't for her, Wanyan Honglie probably wouldn't have fallen in love with her at first sight, thus bringing disaster to the Guo and Yang families and unveiling the curtain on the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

Looking at Bao Xiruo now, her features have the unique gentleness of a woman from Jiangnan, but she can't be described as stunningly beautiful. In the end, she came from a family of schoolteacher, just an ordinary commoner, and she was married to Yang Tiexin from Niujia Village.

Yang Tiexin claimed to be a descendant of the Yang family generals, but the Yang family had long since declined. In the end, he was just a rough farmer from the countryside of Hangzhou. If he were a stunning beauty, it wouldn't be Yang Tiexin's turn.

Bao Xiruo's most distinctive feature is her whiteness—extremely white, like solidified cream, resembling exquisite mutton-fat jade, making her irresistible to the touch.

Secondly, her name reflects her personality: weak, delicate, frail, and vulnerable. In short, she is like a little white rabbit, which can arouse a man's protective instincts and make him reluctant to hurt her.

Bao Xiruo and Li Ping are the mothers of Yang Kang and Guo Jing, respectively, representing two completely different life choices.

You can tell from the names Lao Jin gave them.

Li Ping is a very ordinary woman's name. She doesn't look like a woman from a martial arts novel, the kind who would turn heads if she called out on the street. But this name also represents the fate of ordinary people. She is of average appearance, the most ordinary woman, but she has a strong vitality like a grass root or duckweed.

She was kidnapped by Duan Tiande while pregnant with Guo Jing. The journey was long and arduous, and she was constantly on the move. In the ancient times, with such limited transportation, she was taken from Hangzhou to the Mongolian grasslands. After finally escaping, she gave birth to Guo Jing alone and bit off the umbilical cord herself.

In this place where she couldn't speak the language, had no relatives or friends, and was surrounded by foreigners, she raised Guo Jing to adulthood on her own, which further cultivated Guo Jing's loyal, brave, and righteous character.

Finally, upon learning that he had become Temujin's weakness in threatening Guo Jing, he resolutely committed suicide to prevent Guo Jing from bearing the infamy of betraying the Han people.

This woman represents the greatest qualities of Chinese women: resilience, hard work, and a willingness to sacrifice.

Guo Xiaotian is so lucky to have married a woman like Li Ping; it's as if his ancestors for eighteen generations were emitting auspicious smoke.

In contrast, Bao Xiruo's name doesn't sound like that of a peasant woman, and it also represents a life of drifting with the tide.

She was weak by nature and dared not fight against fate. It can be said that in order to raise Yang Kang, she submitted herself to Wanyan Honglie. At the same time, she still missed Yang Tiexin. She built a house in the backyard of the Prince's Mansion that was completely copied from Niujia Village. Every day, she would wipe the spearhead left by Yang Tiexin in the house.

If you only saw this much, you would think she was a hypocrite.

Until she finally reunited with Yang Tiexin, she abandoned her noble status and wealth as a princess and fled with him. In the end, she committed suicide with Yang Tiexin. This was her only fight against fate. From the moment she died, no one could ever curse her again.

In short, Yang Kang and Guo Jing's mothers, though their roles were small, left a lasting impression and significantly influenced their sons' lives. Everyone who has read The Legend of the Condor Heroes remembers them vividly.

When Wu Chengyu came into this world, he was very curious about Li Ping and Bao Xiruo. He had no ulterior motives; he just wanted to meet the two people he had once lamented.

"By the way, Xiruo, you don't know, this Mr. Tian is also from Hangzhou, your fellow townsman."

When Hangzhou was mentioned, Bao Xiruo's eyes lit up, but soon a hint of homesickness appeared in her eyes. Only then did she look up and examine Wu Chengyu. She was the first person to see Wu Chengyu without showing any disgust in her eyes.

"This concubine greets Mr. Tian. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Tian for saving my lord."

The voice was very pleasant, with a hint of Jiangnan accent. Wu Chengyu pulled back his thoughts and returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Bao Xiruo disliked meeting outsiders, so after expressing her gratitude, she hurriedly returned to her inner quarters.

Besides Wanyan Honglie, Liang Ziweng, Sha Tongtian, and Peng Lianhu also attended the banquet, but the scoundrel Hou Tonghai was nowhere to be seen.

In addition, there was a young man standing next to Wanyan Honglie, dressed in a brocade robe with a jade pendant at his waist. He had white teeth and red lips and a heroic air about him. This was Yang Kang, now known as Wanyan Kang.

(End of this chapter)