In a moment of impulse, I forcibly kissed my brother's best friend.

The leader in black immediately shut his mouth.

When Xie Yige saw that Cui Yutang had hit him hard, he quickly gave him a piece of candy to coax him.

"We were just discussing how to help you earn more money, since it's not easy for you to support so many brothers."

The leader in black burst into tears. Finally, someone understood his suffering. He had really had a hard time. This beautiful young woman was a good person.

"We believe your organization is a conscientious, ethical, reputable, and professionally competent assassin organization," Xie Yige said in a serious tone, spouting nonsense.

"Therefore, this task will be divided into two difficulty levels, with different prices for each level."

"If someone is killed, the price is doubled; if someone is captured alive and beaten to the point of being 80% dead, the price is five times the price."

"Deal!" The leader in black slapped his thigh.

"Young lady, you are a good person! You have earned the respect of everyone in our establishment!"

Xie Yige's lips twitched, and he took out two silver notes from his pocket.

"Here is a deposit of two thousand taels. We await your good news."

The leader in black accepted the silver note, gave a proper bow, and then turned around.

He took two steps, then suddenly stopped and looked back at Cui Yutang.

"Your wife knows how to handle people better than you do."

Without waiting for Cui Yutang's reaction, he waved his hand, and a dozen men in black followed him, disappearing into the twilight.

Cui Yutang was not angry; instead, he smiled smugly.

As soon as they left, Cui Yutang immediately hugged Xie Yige from behind, pulling her into his arms.

Seeing her stand up for him, he felt as sweet as if his heart had been filled with honey.

"Am I going to be kept by my wife from now on?" He rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice tinged with amusement.

"Who's your wife?" Xie Yige blushed. "I can only be your mistress as an outsider—"

Before he could even say the word "room," he kissed him again.

Bao Yu glanced at her and quickly reminded her, "Master, we're outside!"

Although this place is secluded, and the fight just now scared away the crowd, they are still human beings.

Cui Yutang glared at him.

Oh no, my monthly allowance is gone.

Bao Yu immediately said obsequiously, "I'll go and arrange another carriage for Miss Xie right away."

"Go ahead." Cui Yutang then looked at Cui Shijiu, "Go and arrange for someone to follow them."

"Yes, Master."

Xie Yige looked at the carriage that was in such bad shape and couldn't help but feel heartbroken.

"He wrecked the car you gave me and smashed the pastries I lined up for ages to buy." She didn't hold back when she complained.

"After he finishes his business, I'll personally give him a beating," Cui Yutang promised earnestly.

However, he had other thoughts when he looked at the broken-down carriage.

This vehicle is not sturdy enough to protect her. Is there any material that is impervious to swords and knives?

He thought of a type of wootz steel from the Western Regions, which, after being forged and stacked a hundred times, had a toughness and hardness far superior to ordinary refined iron. If it were made into plates and embedded in the inner walls of the carriage... no, that wouldn't be enough.

Ideally, it should be able to withstand vigorous exercise inside, and not appear shaky from the outside.

Hmm, the Treasure Pavilion has work to do again.

Just then, a black horse galloped quickly toward them from a distance.

The person sitting on the horse was dressed in a black outfit with silver trim, a sword at his waist, and his cloak was being pulled straight by the wind. The person was none other than Li Zhige.

He reined in his horse and stopped abruptly. Looking at the mess on the ground, he glanced at Cui Yutang and Xie Yige, and finally his gaze lingered on Xie Yige for a long time.

Cui Yutang stepped forward, blocking his view, his eyes somewhat cold.

"Are you alright?" Li Zhige finally came to his senses, his voice filled with concern. "I rushed over as soon as I heard the news."

"Thank you for your trouble, Brother Li. We're fine." Cui Yutang's voice was polite but distant.

Xie Yige peeked half her head out from behind Cui Yutang, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Thank you, Young General. Please tell Zhiwei that I would like to invite her to my residence tomorrow."

"Okay, I will definitely deliver it." Li Zhige's eyes lit up when he saw Xie Yige speaking to him personally.

Finally, under Cui Yutang's rather imposing gaze, he reluctantly bowed and said goodbye before mounting his horse and departing.

Baoyu was clever and quickly got a new carriage with curtains drawn and lamps lit inside.

He also spent three times the price to buy more pastries from the people queuing at Yunsu Fang.

I managed to save my monthly salary this month.

Xie Yige felt something was wrong as soon as she got into the car.

Someone sat opposite her, his face turned to the twilight outside the window, his jaw clenched and his lips pressed into a straight line.

"Cui Yutang, you wouldn't be... jealous, would you?" Xie Yige's face was full of surprise, as if she had discovered something new and interesting.

Cui Yutang's expression stiffened slightly, and his gaze immediately shifted to the window.

He knew he shouldn't have done that.

But he didn't like other men looking at her like that.

He knew Yige wouldn't like this, but he couldn't control himself.

Seeing his awkward expression, Xie Yige's heart stirred.

She then climbed up from her seat and wrapped herself around him with her hands and feet.

Her body was soft and fragrant, and when she pressed against him, his mind instantly went blank.

That energy soared to the heavens with each heartbeat.

"Xie Yige, you're not allowed to touch me." His voice was hoarse and restrained. "I won't be able to hold back."

"Mmm." She responded obediently, then lay down on his lap, her bright, captivating eyes meeting his gaze. "Are you still angry?"

His kiss landed.

When he pried open her teeth with his tongue, she made a soft "hmm" sound and opened her mouth to let him pass through without any obstruction.

She was still clutching his shirt collar tightly.

The two of them kissed passionately in the confined space.

The only sounds in the carriage were panting, the rumble of wheels rolling over the road, and the woman's soft sobs.

The car stopped at some point, and the curtain was lifted by the evening breeze before falling back down.

When he finally pulled away from her lips, they were both panting heavily.

Her lips were swollen and red, glistening slightly, and her breath brushed against his chin.

"Aren't you angry anymore?" She had to ask at this moment, her voice soft and husky, making his brow twitch.

Cui Yutang looked down at her; in the lamplight, his eyes were as dark as the sea at night. "I'm not angry anymore," he said in a hoarse voice, "but I can't bear to see you go back."

"It is suitable to sing."

"Hmm?" she mumbled a response.

"From now on..." He paused, his fingertips still tracing her hair, then his voice lowered, "you have to make it up to me."

She smiled, her eyes still closed, and rubbed her face against his palm.

"good."