"And this is his territory; being caught is just a matter of time since we are sitting ducks here."

Third Young Master Jun also laughed, "What kind of luck is this? It’s like being cursed by a once-in-a-millennium bad luck spirit. Seems like bad fortune is really upon us, with all the unlucky things happening at once."

He wrapped his arms around her, tilted his head back, and leaned quietly against the dirty mud wall, gazing at the clear blue sky.

Previously, with all sorts of planning and painstaking efforts to avoid dangers, none of our escape plans ended up being useful. In the end, we were still exposed; it’s both funny and exasperating.

"Indeed, we’re extremely unlucky, could probably set a world record!" Ye Lu, however, wasn’t too worried, quietly leaning in his embrace, feeling peaceful inside, no longer nervous or fearful.

Third Young Master Jun affectionately looked down at her calm demeanor and couldn’t help raising his eyebrows, "Aren’t you afraid?"

"Afraid of what,"

Ye Lu lifted her head from his embrace, glanced at him with wide eyes, and then a relieved, easy smile spread across her lips. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"I was always nervous before, worried that my plans wouldn’t succeed or that something would go wrong on your end. Always anxious and restless. Now, since we’re already this unlucky, things can’t get much worse than this. Somehow, that’s put my mind at ease."

Seeing her like this, Third Young Master’s deep eyes filled with compassion, and his low voice softened, "Silly girl, you’ve been wronged."

Making her endure hardship in her condition, unable to protect her and ensure a safe getaway, only to end up in such a dire situation.

"What’s there to feel wronged about." Ye Lu shrugged, her face not showing a trace of sorrow but instead a smile beaming like flowers, encouragingly hugging his neck, "Now whatever happens, I’ll follow you wherever you go, just like they say, ’for better or for worse.’"

"Together in fleeing too?" he asked softly, looking intently at her.

"Yes, we’ve never fled together before! Think about it, it’s quite exciting. Isn’t it said that couples who share hardships are the ones truly in love? Anyway, if we escape successfully, we escape together, and if we get caught, then I’ll be caught with you. As long as we are together, that’s enough."

Her eyes glistened like a clear spring, making everything seem bright. Her tone was light yet filled with optimism, never giving up hope, not a hint of despair or despondency, warming the hearts of those who heard her, making even tough times feel blessed with happiness.

Third Young Master gently ruffled her hair, his mood lifting, and he snorted haughtily.

"All this talk for what. Silly woman, do you think I need comforting? I’ve faced far more dangers than the meals you’ve had!"

He wasn’t afraid of any hardships or downfalls, as long as he was alive, there was hope, and nothing could stop him.

The only thing that could truly make him despair would be spiritual destruction, and now, he had already received the best salvation.

His little wife, whom he cherished, whose pain he felt, whom he truly loved deeply.

"So, my lord, what should we do now?" Ye Lu looked at his smug face and asked with a smile.

Third Young Master Jun thought for a moment, his sensual, thin lips curling into a wickedly playful smile, his eyes menacing.

"Of course... like bandits entering a village, first raid for some food and useful things, and prepare for our escape!"

Third Young Master Jun pulled her up, asking her to follow him, while he sharply scouted the way ahead, the two of them crouching, hurried into Mei’s house.