Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 907 - 441: Narrow Escape for Enemies!

Chapter 907: Chapter 441: Narrow Escape for Enemies!

Across the endless wilderness, dusk descended, casting indistinct shadows of old trees and withered vines under the setting sun.

A winding path seemed to appear and disappear within the wilds.

An old donkey cart creaked along slowly.

The wooden wheels rolled over gravel, producing a "creak creak" sound.

Driving the cart was a graceful woman. Days of travel had left her skin somewhat darkened, but despite her simple clothes, she exuded an elegant air.

The remnants of wind howled across the wild forest, rustling the old fabric canopy of the cart with a flapping sound.

Inside the crude carriage, a man lay.

The man’s appearance was ordinary, almost aged, carrying an air of sickness that if put in a crowd, he’d only be a run-of-the-mill Lu Renjia.

Yet he was well-kept, with stubble on his face showing signs of regular grooming.

"Wife, are you tired? If you are, come rest in my arms."

Lu Renjia called out.

Qing Niang wiped beads of sweat from her forehead, retorting, "Still thinking of resting? When those bandits were chasing us last night, why didn’t you say to rest then?"

These two were Lu Renjia and Qing Niang, who had escaped from the Capital in distress.

After facing the storms and hardships, the two unfortunate souls found each other during this chaotic era.

No matter if this fate was bitter or bland, at this moment, Lu Renjia felt quite sweet in his heart.

Listening to the woman’s complaints, Lu Renjia grinned and said:

"Didn’t you already shake off those bandits? You’re certainly impressive, wife. If it were me, Jia, I’d probably be so scared by those bandits I’d wet my pants."

Qing Niang coldly laughed, "How I remember someone boasting, saying that Jia has brothers everywhere across the four seas, countless friends, all would give face, and if meeting bandits, they’d honor Jia with a feast of chicken, duck, and fish."

Lu Renjia replied sheepishly, "This is the Dazhou border; it’s normal that the bandits don’t recognize Jia."

Qing Niang snorted, then earnestly asked:

"Can we really enter the Ten Thousand Mountains from here? Those merchant travelers said all roads to the Demon Clan are sealed, plus Yanrong and Dazhou are at war... I’m worried."

"Don’t worry, wife, we can definitely reach there."

Lu Renjia reassured, "Actually, we don’t need to enter the Ten Thousand Mountains; as long as we go to Minzhou’s Lao Mountain region, we’ll be safe. There are several demons there."

Minzhou, being Lu Renjia’s hometown, was a place he knew well.

Qing Niang sighed, eyes filled with deep worry, "I’m just afraid those demons will eat us."

Lu Renjia laughed, "No need to worry, Sky Demon Sect’s Sect Master Qu Hongling is my brother’s wife. With this relationship, as long as we give a name, we’re honored guests.

Perhaps we can even find Jiang. Most importantly, the Demon Clan’s magic and powers are strong, likely they can heal old Jia."

"What if they can’t?" Qing Niang asked.

Lu Renjia paused, then reluctantly smiled, "Then I’m afraid Jia has no more reason to live."

"Shut up!"

Qing Niang glared at him with reddened eyes, "Even if you’re bedridden for life, I’ll take care of you forever.

Let me tell you, Lu Renjia, I’m not sympathizing with you, you fool isn’t worth my sympathy, I just like you. Since you call me your wife, I’ll be your wife for life!"

Lu Renjia smiled gently, his lips curving softly, "Wife, the happiest thing in Jia’s life is having you."

Qing Niang blushed, muttering, "Already this old, still so cheesy."

"Not cheesy, you’re my treasure."

"Shut up, say more and I’ll throw you out."

"Wife, would you really bear to?"

"Then tonight I won’t sleep with you."

"..."

The man quickly shut his mouth.

After a while, Lu Renjia spoke again, "Wife..."

"You really think I’m joking? Tonight you’re sleeping alone!" Qing Niang thought he was about to whisper more cheesy words that made her shudder, angrily retorted.

Lu Renjia replied pitifully, "I’m thirsty."

Qing Niang paused, blushing, "Endure it; a day without water won’t kill you!"

Though saying this, the woman stopped the donkey cart.

Qing Niang took the waterskin from beside her, climbed into the carriage, gently propped the man’s head in her lap, and carefully fed him water.

After sipping a few times, staring at the woman’s travel-weary cheeks, Lu Renjia’s expression was full of guilt and anguish.

Once, even as yesterday’s flower, Qing Niang retained her charm and her skin was tender.

Now she gradually became like an ordinary farm wife.

"Qing Niang, carrying me, this burden, has brought you hardship."

Lu Renjia said softly.

Qing Niang shivered, gently wiping the water off the man’s lips, feigned calmness as she spoke:

"I’ve suffered my whole life; this isn’t much. I’ll tell you, Lu Renjia, I know what you’re thinking. If you don’t heal, and one day you truly seek a quick end, I’ll join you. At best, I’ll come cleanly as your wife."

Lu Renjia, hearing this, glared at her:

"What nonsense, old Jia being cared for by a beauty, who’d be crazy enough to end it? Besides, you’re already clean in my heart. Whatever next life, you’re my heart’s fairy."

Qing Niang chuckled, extending a slender finger to tap the man’s forehead, "Smooth talker."

Lu Renjia chuckled, "Qing Niang, my hand feels a bit cold."

Qing Niang’s cheeks once again flushed.

But this time she said nothing, took the man’s hand, and tucked it inside her blouse.

"It’s so warm."

Lu Renjia’s expression was filled with satisfaction.

But before his hands could stay warm long, the woman withdrew his hand, embarrassed and irritated, "Warm up then, but why all the fumbling? Tonight sleep alone."