Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Chapter 155 Agree to his conditions

Xiao Guoer stared at the two people blocking her way for a while, then looked at the distant forest behind them that was filled with a gloomy and eerie atmosphere, then turned around and went back in the direction she came from.

She was not an irrational person, nor was she someone who would seek death by refusing to listen to advice. They were right. It was almost dark and there were no villagers to lead the way. If she rushed forward rashly and recklessly, not only would she not be able to find the changes in the creek, but she would also most likely lose her life in it!

Even if you want to go in, you must bring enough people and weapons for self-defense!

Xiao Guoer rushed all the way back to Wu Zinian's residence and went straight to the Eighth Prince's room.

"Sir Shen, I have something important to discuss with the Eighth Prince!"

Shen Jing saw that his face was serious, not at all cheerful as usual, so he didn't say much. He just nodded and reported to the Eighth Prince in the room.

As soon as Xiao Guoer stepped over the threshold, she heard the Eighth Prince's calm voice.

"But have you found the cause of the plague?"

Xiao Guoer immediately replied, "Reporting to the Eighth Prince, I discovered that the drinking water source of all the villages infected with the plague at the foot of the green mountain is the small river flowing down from the spring on the mountain, while the drinking water source of other villages not infected with the plague is all underground well water. Therefore, I infer that the cause of the plague is this river."

"But... this is just your guess. Those villages have been drinking water from that river for generations. How could there be a problem?"

There was an ambiguous light flashing in Zhao Yunrong's eyes as he stared at the person in front of him.

Seeing that the Eighth Prince did not seem to believe her judgment, Xiao Guoer's face became even more anxious, "Your Highness, please be wise! Something must have happened to that stream. It is already dark now, and if we rashly go up the mountain, we may encounter danger. Moreover, I dare not go against your will and dare not rashly go up the mountain to take risks. I beg Your Highness to allow me to lead some people tomorrow and follow the stream all the way up to find the spring. This way, we will definitely find out what is wrong with this river!"

"Today is the final deadline. Tomorrow the King will order a blockade of the village."

The man's voice remained calm throughout the entire time, but a deep and complex look flashed across his eyes.

"Please give me one more day, Your Majesty! No, just half a day! I will find the cause of the plague before noon tomorrow!"

"Three days is three days. I have already given you a chance."

Hope was right before her eyes, how could Xiao Guoer give up! She begged again with a pleading face, "Please give me another chance! And give those villagers another chance! I will definitely be grateful to you!"

Her eyes were as clear as water, and there was a firm and pleading light in her big eyes, like two bright stars, shining brightly. That pitiful look seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts and make people unable to refuse.

Zhao Yunrong couldn't help but feel a palpitation. He subconsciously touched his teeth with the tip of his tongue, and a tingling feeling arose in his heart.

No one has ever been able to change a decision he has made. He made an exception last time and gave him three more days. Will he make an exception this time?

Father had already asked him about his measures and results in dealing with the plague yesterday... Fourth brother had also been staring at him eagerly...

"I can give you half a day more, but you have to agree to one condition."

Xiao Guo'er's eyes suddenly brightened up, and she showed a hint of joy on her face, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy. Your Majesty is so wise, generous and kind!"

"You haven't listened to my terms yet."

"Please tell me, Your Majesty. I will agree to any condition!"

Zhao Yunrong suppressed the irritation in his heart that was out of control, and said calmly, "From now on, you need to obey my orders and work for me."

Xiao Guo'er was stunned when she heard that. No matter how hard she tried to think, she would never have thought that the Eighth Prince would propose such a condition. But if she had to obey him in the future, wouldn't she be at the mercy of others again?

She stammered helplessly, "But... I can't do anything... I'm afraid I'll make things difficult for the prince..."

Zhao Yunrong's face darkened. He had made exceptions for him time and time again, and he didn't want to hear his excuses!

He interrupted her excuse impatiently, "You don't even know what I need you to do, so why do you say you can't do it! I guess you don't want to work for me! I won't force you! You don't have to look for the cause of the plague tomorrow. I will order the village to be sealed off, so go down!"

Xiao Guoer got anxious when she heard this and hurriedly explained, "Your Highness has misunderstood! I have always admired you, so how could I not be willing to work for you! It's just that I am dull and incompetent, and I am afraid that I will mess up your job!"

Zhao Yunrong's expression eased, "I will consider it and will not let you do anything beyond your ability. You don't have to worry about this."

At this point, Xiao Guoer knew that she could no longer refuse. If she refused, Yuanyuan and those villagers would have no choice but to wait for death!

Let's agree to it first. It's not going to cost her life anyway, so what is she afraid of? Isn't it just working for him? Just think of it as finding a boss and working for him!

In the future, if she pretends to be extremely stupid and deliberately messes up the task he assigned her to do, he might despise her for being as stupid as a pig and never come to her for help again!

Pretend to agree to it now, and then find a chance to break free from his control later!

"It is my honor to serve you, Your Highness. From now on, I will obey your orders and do my best to help you!"

After coming out of the Eighth Prince's room, Xiao Guo'er felt very complicated and didn't know whether to be happy or sad for a moment.

Well, anyway, I have half a day more time. As long as I follow the route of the stream and trace its source tomorrow, I will definitely find out what has happened to the river water. If I find the cause of the plague, I can save the lives of the villagers, and everything will be worth it...

Thinking of this, her heart gradually became firmer and her mood became much better.

Xiao Guoer had just returned to her room, and just a moment later, Tang Jingchen came over.