Chapter 99: The Distressed Sisters

Zhang Xiaotian was secretly wondering at this moment if there were only the two sisters in this house. Otherwise, why would the situation be so intense, and yet no one had appeared? Where did Mi Xunlan, who relied on each other as "father," hide?
When I thought of this, I saw the cheetah pulled by Mi Xunlan, its ears were already upright,
showing a look of attention. Immediately understanding in my heart, I shouted, "Don't come in, otherwise I will shoot immediately."
The two women were extremely surprised at this moment, unable to imagine that he could actually perceive the approaching rescue troops without making a sound, causing a sense of powerlessness to rise in their hearts.
"Regardless of the situation you two are facing, there is no need for me to hide anything from you. The reason why I hate people with the surname Yuan is because one of them is named Yuan Shao," Zhang Xiaotian said, looking at Mi Xunlan.
At this moment, the two women were stunned by his words, staring at him. Zhang Xiaotian slowly moved forward, the crossbow arrows moved up and down, making it unclear where he would choose to aim.
A tempting idea rose in Zhang Xiaotian's mind at this moment. As long as he shot Yuan Xiang, and then used the flying needles to deal with the people outside the door and Mi Xunlan, he had a hundred percent confidence in quickly solving the three of them. That would be the end of it, and he wouldn't have to worry about them anymore.
"Warrior, please lower your bow and arrow. The two young ladies in my family are enemies with Yuan Shao, and we are all currently on the same front line."
At this moment, a hoarse voice from outside the door shouted.
"Uncle Ying!" Yuan Xiang and Mi Xunlan shouted in unison.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaotian laughed and said, "How do you know if what you said is true or false? I intentionally told you this to force myself to be determined."
Good kill to silence them, otherwise if this matter is leaked, it would be known by Liu Mang, the second son of Yuan Shao. I would not survive."
"Hehe! Aren't you a accomplice of that traitor Liu Mang?" Yuan Xiang, with wide-open eyes, stared at him and asked with a smile.
张笑天闻言怒喝道：“你这丫头片子，给我闭嘴！谁是这奸贼的伙伴，只是为了骗取他的信任，
好对付那袁绍，这才虚与委蛇。唉！本人从来没有杀过女人，今晚看来只好破戒啦。”
"Hero, please don't act recklessly. The relatives of our two young ladies were indeed forced to death by Yuan Shao and Liu Mang. This is absolutely true.
If there is any falsehood, then let this old servant be shot by a thousand arrows, with no place to be buried." At this moment, Kong Rong's uncle, who was outside the door, exclaimed.
“You have a deep hatred for that villain Liu Mang, there is no doubt about it. But how could both of these people, one in Jizhou and one in Chang'an, become your enemies?” Zhang Xiaotian asked, pretending to be pondering.
"My family was harmed by Yuan Shao. We had to flee to Chang'an as a last resort. Little did I know that Liu Mang, that treacherous villain, turned out to be a spy planted by Yuan Shao in Chang'an.
He captured and bound 183 members of our family, subjecting each one to brutal torture and slaughter. Do you believe me when I say this?" Mie Xunlan couldn't help but burst into tears, shouting in despair.
"Second sister, don't ask him." Yuan Xiang said angrily.
At this time, Zhang Xiaotian smiled and said, "Although your name has the word 'Fragrance', you are like a stone in the pit, stinky and hard."
At this moment, Yuan Xiang was rendered speechless.
"Then why are there only three of you left?" Zhang Xiaotian asked immediately.
At this time, Uncle Ying's voice came, "Perhaps fate has not extinguished our Yuan family yet. Our servant and the two young ladies were delayed by some other matters and arrived a few days late,."
So in order to avoid this disaster, we have been tirelessly seeking opportunities for retaliation over the years. Brave warrior, please believe in us."
At this moment, Zhang Xiaotian secretly sighed with relief, feeling somewhat ashamed for harboring murderous intent just now. Living in this era of war where human lives are treated as insignificant, it is easy to be influenced by certain things.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaotian saw him pull the trigger, and the crossbow arrow whizzed past between the two women's cheeks and shot into the wall.
The two women were stunned at this moment and didn't expect him to shoot an arrow at this time. If one of them was the target, they would definitely not have had time to dodge.
"I am currently not interested in dealing with your affairs, but I ask that you do not come to disrupt my plans. Your real enemies are Yuan Shao and his son.
Furthermore, Liu Mang is now on guard, so if you take action again, it would be jumping into a trap. Please think about it! You girls are so beautiful, just like your sister."
If I fall into the hands of the villain, I will experience a humiliation more unforgettable than death. Having said that, I bid farewell!" Zhang Xiaotian abandoned his crossbow at this moment, sheathed his sword, and said with a smile.
So under the angry gaze of the two, Zhang Xiaotian strides towards the door and leaves fearlessly after a brief encounter with the old Confucian named Uncle Ying.
When Zhang Xiaotian returns to the inn, it is already dawn. After telling the whole incident to Zhao Yun, he stretches lazily and yawns.
"Your skill is truly impressive, which no longer makes Mi Xunlan suspect that you are 'Xiao Tian'. But in my opinion, this girl doesn't have any malicious intent towards the real you, she just wants to manipulate you into dealing with Liu Mang," Zhao Yun exclaimed.
"What goodwill needed to point that crossbow at my back." Zhang Xiaotian chuckled dumbly.
"You've ruined the assassination plan of the girl twice, so Yuan Xiang, being competitive and eager, naturally wants to humble your arrogance." Zhao Yun analyzed.
As Zhang Xiaotian recalled the time when he teased Mi Xunlan on the way to the Li Mansion, her reluctant but willing expression was indeed a sign of affection towards herself.
Now, if she "mistakenly thought that the person who took advantage of her was Zhang Shiping instead of Xiaotian, what kind of feeling would that be?
When she found out that Zhang Xiaotian was actually Zhang Shiping, the disappointment on her face was definitely not pretended.
"Now that things have come to this, why don't we all go to sleep and let whatever happens happen?" Zhao Yun said with a smile.
Zhang Xiaotian thought for a moment, then returned to his dormitory and fell into a deep sleep. When his servant woke him up, he realized that it was already past lunchtime and the sun was about to set.
These days, Zhang Xiaotian was sleeping so soundly for the first time.
"Second Master is waiting for Fifth Master to have a meal in the hall!" the servant said at this time.
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaotian got up in high spirits, dressed and refreshed, and went out to meet Zhao Yun. They were seen feasting at the table.
"Madame Fen has sent someone to deliver a message. She invites Lord Wu to a banquet at her residence tomorrow evening. She will send someone to escort you, and she hopes you can arrive there earlier."
Zhang Xiaotian just remembered at this moment that she had promised Yang Hong to attend a banquet last night. At that time, she thought it was just a casual remark, but she didn't expect to take it seriously.
"What do you think we came to Chang'an for? Now we have to go and socialize with those people every day," Zhang Xiaotian said with a bitter smile.
Zhao Yun jokingly said, "Dealing with Liu Mang is not difficult, but dealing with these women will make you suffer."
At this time, Zhang Xiaotian was enjoying a moment of leisure, strolling through the gardens and courtyards of the grand residence, reminiscing about the enchanting scene when he first encountered Wang Rong.
No matter what kind of person Wang Rong is, but he really feels that she has a strong affection for him, which cannot be faked.
All of a sudden, he felt a bit melancholy and disappointed, and also felt lonely, when in fact he should be more satisfied than anyone else. He is a modern person.
In this unfamiliar yet strangely familiar ancient Three Kingdoms era, his life is enriched by at least one era more than any person of that time. This is because his experiences span an additional era.
After these years of turbulent days, the way he associates things and all his expressions and words are roughly the same as those of people in this era.
Last night, he wanted to kill to silence, ruthlessly destroy beauty, which is exactly what He Bao and Zhao Yun considered the most reasonable approach.
Fortunately, I managed to change my mind in time, otherwise my conscience would have been tormented for the rest of my life. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
It was late autumn, with the weather turning cold. The garden was covered with fallen leaves, creating a somber and desolate atmosphere in the dim twilight.
There are times when banquets are not bad. In those meaningless social gatherings and vulgar joys, it is easy to lose oneself in self-anesthesia.
Unconsciously, he strongly yearned for his beloved wife and beautiful maidservants in distant Yanzhou, imagining the scenes of them eagerly awaiting his return every day and night, causing his soul to melt away.
Unable to help but quote Li Bai's famous poem "Farewell to Office Friends at Xuanzhou, to Jiaoshu Shuyun": "Those who abandoned me yesterday cannot be kept today;
Those who troubled my heart today, bring much worry. Strong winds carry autumn geese for thousands of miles, and I can enjoy the view from this high tower. Penglai's writings establish An's essence, and in the midst of it, Xiao Xie stands out for his pure talent."
With a yearning for leisure and a strong desire to soar, I long to reach the blue sky and embrace the bright moon. But as I pull out my sword, the water keeps flowing, and as I raise my cup, my worries only deepen. Life in this world is unsatisfactory, as tomorrow's hair will disperse with the scattering boat."
At this moment, suddenly a round of applause sounds not far from behind.
Zhang Xiaotian was startled, and suddenly turned around, only to see Zhao Yun accompanied by Bu Lianshi, who was dressed up and beautiful like a bright moon in the sky, staring at him with wide eyes.
Just see this beautiful woman with shining eyes, her gorgeous lips murmuring these ancient verses.
Zhang Xiaotian felt embarrassed at this moment and immediately approached to ask, "I wonder why Miss Che is here to see me? What brings you here?"
"Miss Bu is going to attend Mr. Dong's banquet, I say! The few poems you just made were absolutely brilliant," Teng Yi said.
Then Bu Lianshi smiled charmingly and exclaimed, "I never expected that Mr. Zhang not only runs a successful business but also possesses such outstanding literary talent."
Zhang Xiaotian's face turned red at this moment, luckily Zhao Yun and Bu Lianxi could not see it. Immediately, she continued, "You despicable amateur, unfit for the grand stage."
"Mr. Zhang, could you compose a poem as a gift for me? I will set it to music, and it will become an immortal masterpiece." Bu Lianxi said at this moment.
Zhang Xiaotian could only smile bitterly in his heart at this moment. He probably couldn't recite more than a few poems from start to finish. How could he use them to entertain this beauty? And he would be claiming others' creations as his own.
Copying is tantamount to copyright infringement. Even if you just speak it out with your mouth, it is still stealing someone else's creative rights. With a bitter smile, you say, "In this world, nothing is eternal. What difference does it make if it is transmitted for thousands of years?"