"What is this?"
Liao Ling found a piece of leather under the pillow where Mei'ers body was.
She opened it up and saw there was a letter in it.
[Ling'er, I have decided to fight.
If I am going to be on the chopping board regardless, then I will try to kill 2nd brother.
Mei'ers death in my room is a declaration of war. I acted rashly and openly to focus his attention to me.
If I fail, I will either be killed or tortured. If I win, I'll die either way. If I become a rebel, immediately seek shelter from your father. I've already discussed this with him recently.
Before Mei'er died, she mentioned that Meng Chang goal, was you]
"UGH, Disgusting! He was leering at me like a pervert and I thought he was trying to be friendly, ughhh." She felt shivers down her back.
[If I don't die and manage to get captured then there will only be 2 options.
1) He tortures me and forcefully marries you
2) He threatens me with the lives of everyone I care about to get me to make you angry and sad. I know my 2nd brother. He would rather destroy something he loves rather let someone else have it.
Additionally, If we were to ever meet again take everything I say as the opposite.
If I rub you head, It means I have something to tell you.
Thats all.
From your husband,
Meng Yu.]
She read through the whole letter and smiled.
"So when he said that he didn't love me....hehehe."
...
Meng Yu caresses his Guqin and thinks about his conversation with Liao Ling.
"She didn't get the letter then. Those words were real, hm."
He touches his left chest. "I can't believe I'm also....in love with her."
Meng Yu remembers her words ad repeats them, "I don't know why I love you, but I'm sure that I do love you.....That's enough...."
"Sigh....though I hope she doesn't do anything stupid."
...
"Dad! What did you talk about with my husband!?"
Liao Ling said in a domineering voice.
"Sigh, did he get captured? Is he dead?"
"S-stop cursing my husband, he's alive and well!"
"That's good. But I don't know if we can save him."
"What!? Why??"
"If we save him, we have to attack the 2nd princes territory, not to mention all of his forces. We'll be labeled as rebels who want the 7th prince to ascend the throne. If it was me, I would just charge in with my soldiers, but...."
"But what!? Is your age getting to you? You speak slower than those old grannys at the street vendors! Hurry!"
"You little- Fuuuu, 7th prince doesn't want me to save him."
"Huh? When did you ever listen to anyone?"
"...Anyways, the 7th prince has made it clear, he doesn't want to be saved. He just hopes that I can protect you and not get you married to that lunatic."
"If you won't save him, I will!"
"You!"
Liao Ling ran off.
Liao Ying, "....7th prince....was right in the end...."
.....
Meng Yu look out at the window.
*Bam*
He hears horse stomps and carriage noises.
'She's here'.
She walks in alone and goes by Meng Yus side.
"Husband, I hate you!" She said joyfully.
"Hmph look at how obvious you say it!"
'hmm she read it, but she's making it too obvious.'
"Tch, I really hate your guts." She said it with a scowl.
"I hate you too." Meng Yu shyly said.
Liao Ling was smiling, but didn't make a sound.
"Husband, you should stay here, it's safe!"
(Husband, I will save you!)
"Liao Ling, I need you!"
(Liao Ling, I don't need you!)
Husband, I'll leave you alone then.
(Husband, I'll bring you with me.)
"LIAO LING, I'm satisfied with your response."
(LIAO LING, I don't want you to)
The guards listening in were confused, but kept still.
"Sigh, I'll stay here on my own."
(Sigh, I'll escape on my own.)
"Aiyah, husband you can't move with your legs." This time she spoke without the opposite meaning.
"...Either way, lets get a divorce."
She went closer to him and whispered, "....since that's the opposite then...does that mean you want to take our relationship further?"
"No I-"
"Just say yes~"
"what time is it to be thinking about this?"
"eeehh don't be shy."
"Back on topic, I need you to get the item from your father."
"Item?"
"Ask him and he'll know."
"Didn't I say that I was going to stay with you?"
"Don't worry, I prepared for this remember? Trust me!"
"...Yeah! I trust you!"
Meng Yu distances himself before the guards get suspicious.
"Leave."
"Fine, I'll leave now!"
....
Meng Chang saw Liao Ling leave.
"Where are you heading, I thought you were going to stay?"
"I can't believe I used to love that piece of trash!"
Meng Chang smiles happily and Liao Ling gets disgusted.
"Anyways, I want to go to my parents place."
"Okay."
He offered his hand to help her up the carriage.
"uhm... I'll get on by myself.
"....okay...."
....
In front of the generals house.
Liao Ling gets off and searches for her dad.
Meng Chang looks at her disappearing figure before saying, "Go back."
...
"Give me the item!"
".....What item?"
"The item!"
"....Again what is the item!?"
"The item that my husband gave you, he said you would know!"
".....what item?"
".....are you playing with me old man!? Hurry up I need to save my husband!"
Liao Ying patted her shoulders, "There never was a item."
"W-what?"
".....Sorry."
Liao Ling was going to ask something, but then realized a horrific thought, "No No Noooo!"
She ran as fast as she could and grabbed a horse.
"YAH!"
The horse galloped throughout the street.
Liao Ling looked apologetically towards her figure.
"I'm sorry, 7th prince....I can't bring myself to stop her....I can only delay her....."
...
"The papers?"
"Here."
Meng Yu gave the paper to Meng Chang.
"....What about them?" Meng Yu gestured to the guards. "Ling'er will question you."
"of course, I took care of that issue already. Do it."
*Slice.*
The guards sliced their necks diagonally.
"I paid their family money in exchange. They were all debtors you see."
"I'm guessing it's my turn now?" Meng Yu said.
"Yeah. Your use has run out and Ling'er hates you now. Look on the bright side, I didn't torture you or kill you instantly."
"Just do it."
Meng Yu held his Guqin and showed no resistance.
'...I'm sorry...'
"Light it."
The fire surrounded Meng Yu instantly and was heading towards him at a fast pace!
...
"YAH!
Liao Ling saw the black smoke in the sheds direction and rushed even faster.
"YAH! YAH!"
.....
"YUUuuu"
She jumped off the horse and rushed to the shed.
There she saw the charred shed that was fine a couple of hours ago.
The shed was in smoke.
The smell of burning wood and flesh filled the air.
The guards body were charred beyond recognition.
In the house rested a figure laying next to a burnt guqin.
Though it was also charred and unrecognizable, she knew who it was.
As she stepped closer, one step at a time, her eyes also slowly lost their light.
Her trembling knees collapsed.
Kneeling she lightly caressed the face.
The tears she had been trying to hold back bursted down her cheeks.
"Sniff, huff, Sniff."
Their breathing unevenly and erratically.
Liao Ling cried in anguish.
Her muffled voice speaking.
"...You liar..."