Chapter 88

Lin Sha's 'pure' thoughts, Fang Yi didn't know about...

She thought Lin Sha, this corrupt official, had designs on the young princess, wanting to take advantage of the innocent and naive young princess, so she always guarded Lin Sha's every move like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

Heaven and earth, with Lin Sha's current position and strength in the Dian army, what kind of beautiful woman couldn't he find? Many military officials' wives were very enthusiastic about helping to promote some 'virtuous' young ladies.

Even the young princess Mu Jianping misunderstood. She was in the prime of her youth, and her feelings were just beginning to bud. In ancient times, women married early and matured quickly. Lin Sha was also a good match.

After all, he was somewhat handsome, exuded a masculine aura, and was skilled in martial arts, exactly the type Mu Jianping was familiar with and liked. She had grown up surrounded by martial men and had no interest in weak scholars.

Unfortunately, Lin Sha was under the command of Wu Sangui, the man who killed her father...

At this moment, Lin Sha suddenly invited her to stay at his house for a while, which made the young princess imagine all sorts of things. Was Lin Sha preparing to formally establish a relationship with her?

Fang Yi thought the same way, feeling very uncomfortable and opposing it with particular righteousness and a loud voice.

"What's wrong with your head? What if the Five Poisons Sect comes after you?"

Lin Sha was really getting angry and didn't want to argue with Fang Yi anymore, so he said bluntly.

"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of? We'll fight them to the death if we have to!"

Fang Yi looked disdainful, declaring herself bravely.

"I'm afraid you won't even have the chance to fight, just like this time!"

Lin Sha mocked her without any courtesy. At this moment, Fang Yi hadn't fully recovered from the poisoning, leaning weakly against a small tree trunk, sweating profusely and panting after a few words.

"I won't always be able to arrive in time when you're in danger!"

When he said this, his face was solemn, and his tone was firm and unyielding.

Fang Yi's heart trembled, a strange sense of emotion rising in her. She thought for a moment but still said stubbornly, "If it really doesn't work, we'll leave and join up with the main force of the Mu王府!"

Tsk!

Lin Sha sneered in disdain, saying irritably, "With just the three of you, you're not even safe on your own turf, let alone outside the province?"

Seeing Fang Yi's pretty face turn red, her beautiful red lips ready to speak, he waved his hand and said rudely, "Don't talk nonsense. You should know how inconvenient it is for a woman to travel in the world. If you rely on someone like him..."

He pointed at the pale-faced, lifeless Liu Yizhou lying nearby, his lips curling in ridicule, "You two won't even know when you've been captured and made into concubines!"

"You..."

Fang Yi's face turned red with anger, not even bothering to look at the despondent Liu Yizhou, her chest heaving with anger.

"Sister Yi..."

At this moment, the young princess's weak voice came. Fang Yi quickly looked over and saw the young princess looking pitiful and frightened. Her heart softened, and she turned away, no longer insisting. For some reason, she felt a faint sense of anticipation and excitement.

"Alright, I'll escort you back to the manor now. Pack your things and come back to the city with me!"

Lin Sha swore he had no ulterior motives, and it was understandable to overlook the gender norms of this era.

...

When Fang Yi and Mu Jianping, the two beauties, appeared in the city at Lin Sha's residence, it caused quite a stir among the maids, servants, and guards left behind.

Damn, they had thought Lord Lin didn't like women, but it turned out he already had a lover. They had worried for nothing.

Fang Yi and Mu Jianping couldn't bear the awkwardness and embarrassment of being gawked at, so they rushed into the courtyard Lin Sha had prepared for them, closing the gate to avoid the trouble.

Seeing the surprised looks all over the manor, Lin Sha realized he had been rash. But it was too late to say anything. He couldn't send the two women away, as that would be too suspicious.

From then on, Fang Yi and Mu Jianping lived a life of leisure in Lin Sha's manor, surrounded by maids and guarded by soldiers when they went out. They socialized with the daughters of other military officials, seemingly far from the troubles of the world, living a stable and peaceful life.

Lin Sha's concerns were not unfounded. Not long after the two women moved in, there were often suspicious figures lurking outside the manor, later found to be members of the Five Poisons Sect.

Soon, the scouts outside the city reported that the small manor where Fang Yi and Mu Jianping had lived was attacked by skilled members of the Five Poisons Sect, suffering heavy losses. Liu Yizhou, the weakling, had disappeared, and the others had either fled Kunming or met their end.

When Lin Sha quietly told Fang Yi the news, the stubborn beauty was stunned, unable to speak. She secretly rejoiced that they had moved to Lin Sha's manor in time, or the situation could have been much worse.

As for Liu Yizhou's disappearance?

Fang Yi no longer cared. Given his previous poor behavior, anyone could guess that if he was still alive, he had long fled.

At Lin Sha's request, she agreed not to tell the young princess and wrote a secret letter to the Mu王府's contact point in Kunming, instructing the remaining personnel not to act rashly and to immediately retreat to the old base in southern Yunnan. She would inform them when it was safe to lift the alert.

Lin Sha became even more cautious in his daily actions. Besides his necessary military duties, reporting to the general's office, and unavoidable banquets, he stayed at home all day, either practicing internal martial arts or training with the spear, or spending his free time chatting and joking with the young princess. Life was fulfilling and joyful.

In addition to living a more regular life to avoid giving anyone a chance to attack, he paid special attention to the safety of the water and food at home.

Don't forget the Five Poisons Sect's poison techniques were extremely potent. A slight mistake could lead to disaster.

The Five Poisons Sect wouldn't dare to attack Lin Sha openly, but they had excellent poison skills. They could tamper with things quietly, and no one would notice.

Fortunately, Lin Sha had decent medical skills and had obtained a simplified version of the "Five Poisons Secret Manual." Following the characteristics and effects of the poisons described, he took targeted preventive measures.

Indeed, after personally overseeing the food procurement, water safety, and kitchen security, he discovered some unusual things, which naturally made him furious.

Of course, it wasn't the right time to completely break ties with the Five Poisons Sect. He kept this in mind and would definitely repay their 'kindness' when the opportunity arose...