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After Crossing Over, I Was Hunted
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As soon as I had barely settled onto a bench in the Tavern for less than three minutes, a group of soldiers suddenly sprang out like ghosts. The glinting blades flashed coldly, blinding me with tears.
"Seize the Traitor!"
In unison, their blades were pressed against my delicate neck.
What on earth did I say wrong? I merely ordered, "Waiter, bring me a pound of beef and a plate of buns."
Is it a crime for a woman to eat heartily in this era?
Ah, help me... On my first day of crossing over, I find myself wronged and confused. Am I really destined to perish without ever having touched a man?
Oh, saviors of the female protagonist in this time-travel tale—generals, princes, crown princes, emperors—do you not ever disguise yourselves for secret visits?
I spent a night locked up in the county jail, surrounded by a group of scruffy men who claimed to be my comrades.
After a night of candlelit discussions, these men, who called themselves the Nishang Society, eagerly tried to recruit me into their gang. Their reasoning was that I was a rare and noble man who disregarded life and death.
They reached this conclusion for two reasons: first, I had foolishly shouted the Nishang Society's secret code in broad daylight, which had recently been discovered by the authorities.
Indeed, the secret code of the Nishang Society was "Bring me a pound of beef and a plate of buns."
Alas, dear beef, I truly apologize... I had no idea that in ancient times, cattle were humanity's dear friends; only a Traitor would dare openly consume beef as an act of defiance...
Secondly, I was merely sporting a ponytail, yet I was regarded as a fine young man. Everyone knew that being flat-chested was no crime...
After a fierce internal struggle, I resolutely chose to stand with the Nishang Society, simply because it was said that their Helmsman, Ling Zhiya, would come to rescue prisoners at night and take me along.
I waited eagerly, day and night, until the next day when I was met by a character straight out of a romance novel—the Little Prince.
For a moment, I suspected that this Little Prince might be the male lead. He had red lips and white teeth, with sharp brows and starry eyes, exuding charm reminiscent of both Pan An and Song Yu.
He pointed his elegant finger at my nose and said, "Take him to the market square for public execution."
At that moment, I realized that my connection with this Little Prince was likely nonexistent. I had hoped for a passionate romance with him.
Feeling shy, I hesitated to ask why I was the first target simply because I wasn't of elder status. Surely there should be some order to this.
The Little Prince seemed intent on making an example of someone less significant for Ling Zhiya's sake. Trembling in the prisoner cart, I said to him, "Your Highness, Helmsman Ling doesn’t know that I just joined the Nishang Society. Would you consider choosing someone else?"
The notoriously cunning Southern County Young Prince glanced at me from his horse. "I have already issued an edict; he will know."
I fell silent for a moment before saying, "He is not familiar with me; he won't come to save me."
"That's fine. I will kill one to warn others—one each day."
After another pause, I asked, "Is it still possible to withdraw from the Nishang Society at this point?"
The Little Prince said softly, "Why don't you tell me why you want to leave the Nishang Society?"
"Joining the Nishang Society was a moment of foolishness for me. I suddenly realized that Ling Zhiya is a despicable, shameless scoundrel and a reckless Helmsman who disregards the lives of his brothers. I had placed all my hopes in him, and he just abandoned us like this!"
The Little Prince smiled as he watched me express my indignation, but I found myself at a loss for words.
Though he wore a smile, there was an unsettling sharpness behind it.
All I wanted to convey with my words was my desire to survive. You, after all, are a cunning and sly character; surely you wouldn't miss the chance to utilize some resources? In desperation, I had no choice but to offer myself: "I am in awe of your noble and heroic demeanor, Your Highness. If you spare my life, I am willing to serve you without complaint."
The Little Prince gazed at me thoughtfully while I looked at him with eager anticipation: Use me, please.
Suddenly, a group of figures in black descended from the sides of the street like divine beings. I stood there dumbfounded, as if witnessing the arrival of ninja turtles. Was this what they called a miraculous encounter?
The Little Prince decisively shot a firework into the sky and sneered, "I've been waiting for you all. Seize them!"
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