TLDPCRM 44: defeated subordinates (Patreon)

Chapter 44: defeated subordinates


Gu Yunru never thought that she had really fallen into a den of tigers and wolves. She reacted strongly and said, "No way...I am an innocent Miss Gu from the Gu family. How could I possibly marry you?"

Gu Yunru repeatedly expressed her attitude, as strong as she could. It was just that she was born with a beautiful appearance, even the bandits were attracted to her.

The man showed a cunning smile, rubbing his hands and said, "Tonight, we will consummate our marriage! I'll inform my brothers first."

Without even getting Gu Yunru's consent, the man walked out of the room in a swaggering manner.

"Hey!" Gu Yunru wanted to negotiate with him, but found that the man had completely cut her off. As soon as he said he wanted to make her the wife of the bandit leader, she couldn't say anything.

"Damn it!" Gu Yunru clenched her fists tightly, feeling a jade hairpin in her hair bun. She secretly gritted her teeth and thought that if that smelly man dared to come near her, she would die with him!

As soon as this thought came to mind, Gu Yunru couldn't help but curl up and hug her knees, thinking that someone would receive the letter and come to rescue her. However, many days had passed, and there was no movement at all.

Gu Yunru didn't know why, but her eyes suddenly became moist. The thought that flashed in her mind was surprisingly Rong Zhen. This scoundrel, she would never talk to him again!

No, she didn't know if there would be a future. If she failed tonight, she wouldn't become the inexplicable wife of the bandit leader in this place.

The brothers were overjoyed when they heard the news that their elder brother was getting married. Some of the men went down the mountain to buy some wedding supplies, such as candles and red silk.

Rongzhen noticed their activity and quietly followed them up the mountain.

As night fell, two old women came in to help dress and prepare Gu Yunru. She refused and even threatened to bite her tongue and kill herself in front of them. "I warn you not to come any closer. If you do, I will bite my tongue and show you!"

The two old women were experienced and had seen many women like Gu Yunru. At first, they would resist and refuse to marry the mountain king, but eventually they would obey and submit.

"I'm telling you, miss, it's good to stay here and enjoy the good life. Don't you know how chaotic the world outside is? There are bandits and wars everywhere..."

"Yes, that's right. You can enjoy the food and drink here and even get the favor of the king."

Gu Yunru couldn't listen anymore and quickly covered her ears. She shouted angrily, "What king? A bunch of bandits who rule the mountain and think they're the great mountain king? Besides bullying the weak and fearing the strong, what else can they do?"

"Miss, you can't say that. The king once led an army to fight on the battlefield. He was only betrayed by a traitor and forced to flee to this mountain. Don't worry, after you get married, the king will treat you well."

Gu Yunru looked at the red silk and hairpin on the table, wrinkling her brows. "You... stay away from me. I will never marry him." She didn't even like prince Zhao, so how could she fall for a bandit leader? She swore in her heart that she would die with him!

"Miss, just sit down and behave. Otherwise, you will suffer."

The old woman took out a cloth that was drugged with a sedative and smirked. "There was another girl like you before who resisted like this. After the wedding, the king abandoned her and threw her to the wolves on the mountain. Even the wolves didn't dare to attack the village."

"Miss, you'd better serve well here, or else you will suffer."

Gu Yunru wasn't really afraid, but for now, all she could do was delay and sit obediently in front of the bronze mirror, allowing the two old women to dress her up.

The red silk wedding gown draped over her body, and she stared expressionlessly at herself in the bronze mirror. The incredibly beautiful woman was now going to become the bride of a bandit leader. The thought sent shivers down her spine, and goosebumps rose on her skin.

"You're truly a stunning beauty, miss!"

The old women looked at Gu Yunru, her exquisite features enhanced by the trendy bridal makeup. Her vermilion lips were painted red, and a blooming plum blossom was painted between her eyebrows. The wedding gown tailored for her was also very impressive.

"Alright, you can leave now. I want to be alone for a while."

Gu Yunru had been holding onto a hairpin the whole time. The two old women left after hearing her words, and even locked the door behind them. Gu Yunru sneered. With her strength, it was impossible for her to escape this den of wolves.

That night, the bandits gathered together for a banquet to celebrate their leader's wedding.

"Congratulations to the boss for marrying such a beautiful bride!"

"Yes, indeed. Miss Gu from the Gu family is truly blessed."

Everyone toasted repeatedly, and this sturdy man could hardly get drunk even after a thousand cups.

At this moment, a man in plain clothes lowered his head and walked up with a plate of roasted lamb.

"Today is my joyous day. Brothers, drink up! You, you... stay and have a couple of drinks!"

The man in plain clothes was called out, and his whole body instantly stiffened. He stood still, not moving.

"What's the matter with you? The boss asked you to stay and have a couple of drinks. You should be happy," the others said.

"Exactly, exactly, is he a newcomer who doesn't know any better?"

The man slowly lifted his head, pulled off his rough clothes, and threw them onto the face of the bandit leader.

"Rong Zhen! It's Rong Zhen!"

Several people who hadn't completely drunk themselves silly were shocked. How could it be Rong Zhen? Wasn't this guy supposed to be gone? How did he end up here?

"How... how did you come here?"

The bandit leader was also taken aback and quickly approached.

"I came to find someone, Sulubu. My defeated subordinates have become a bandit king here."

This sentence made him so angry that he raised the weapons on the chair and fiercely smashed the meteor hammer towards him, but he didn't expect Rong Zhen's agility to be extremely fast, quickly dodging to the side.

The giant stones in the cave were smashed and made a loud noise, even Gu Yunru in the room could feel it. Have these people already drunk so much?

Thinking of the bandit leader's sturdy body, it was probably not her match.

Gu Yunru tightly pinched her hairpin again. If she really died with him tonight, she hoped that heaven would open its eyes and let her return to that era again!

The fighting inside the cave had already become fierce. Everyone took out their weapons such as swords and knives, and some people tried to secretly use crossbows to ambush, but they didn't expect Rong Zhen to dodge them one by one.

Rong Zhen's skill only increased and did not decrease. Sulubu also did not expect that after so many years, his skills were still so agile. The heroic Rong Zhen on the battlefield was back.

"Stop! I admit defeat." Sulubu knew that if they continued fighting, his brothers would suffer heavy casualties and it would be impossible for him to be Rong Zhen's opponent. Fortunately, he admitted defeat before being defeated, maybe he could find a way out.