Chapter 37: The Three Obediences and Four Virtues for Women!

On second thought, the first wife is a princess of the Tang Kingdom, and once they reach the border, she might not be willing to stay with her husband. By then, once the first wife leaves, I can certainly compete for the position of primary wife.

Xu Ruolan's eyes rolled around as she began planning for the future.

"Very well, Madam, I will have someone bring the money to you shortly."

Liu Jinyu, a man adept at reading people's expressions, respectfully nodded to Li Xiuning, and then turned to Chen Xuan, saying, "Master Chen, our men are waiting for you up ahead."

"Hmm."

Chen Xuan grunted in acknowledgment, and Liu Jinyu left ahead with Little Liu.

"Do you think this fellow is trustworthy?" Li Xiuning looked at Chen Xuan and couldn't help asking. She couldn't fathom what Chen Xuan was thinking to actually allow a band of bandits to tag along.

"Trustworthy or not, what difference does it make?" Chen Xuan shrugged. "They came with a purpose, and while I don't know what that purpose is, I do know that if I refuse to let them follow, they'll stick to us like a plaster."

These words caused Li Xiuning to fall slightly silent.

After a moment of contemplation, she frowned and said, "But letting them follow is like raising a tiger that will eventually turn on you. With them around us, there is always the possibility of betrayal."

You could never trust a single word from bandits.

Chen Xuan nodded. "Of course I've considered that. I'm not worried about my own safety, but I am somewhat concerned about yours."

"Our safety?" The women were all startled.

"Yes. There will certainly be dangers along this road, and I worry that if trouble arises, I might not be able to look after every single one of you. So, while these bandits are like ticking time bombs, as long as I can keep a tight grip on their chieftain, they can be put to use and made to protect you."

Chen Xuan explained that this was another major reason he agreed to let the bandits accompany them.

"So my husband has been looking out for us all along." Xu Ruolan immediately put on a bewitching smile. "It's a pity we have to travel right now. If there were an inn nearby, I'd really love to take a mandarin duck bath with my husband right away, wait on him hand and foot, and let him experience my special talents."

Her beautiful eyes were brimming with spring water, alluring and seductive, accompanied by flirtatious words.

Chen Xuan instantly broke into a cold sweat. With so many people watching, to say something like that so openly—wasn't it a bit too explicit?

Beside them, Li Xiuning, An Ruxue, and the others cast contemptuous glances at Xu Ruolan. What a seductive vixen, utterly shameless!

Lu Qiqi, Su Qingcheng, and the others blushed slightly. They were still innocent maidens who avoided speaking of such matters between men and women, feeling instantly shy at the mere mention.