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To Hold One's Joy Chapter 43-2

Chapter 43-2: A Suspicion  Sheng Sanlang was stunned. He had been conflicted about whether to bury or leave the assailants unburied. He never expected his Biaomei to be so straightforward in her decision. Hongdou rubbed her waist and spat, "Bury them? Not a chance! Miss, would you like me to check if they have any valuables on them?" The kick from the evil bastard still hurts now. These villains deserved to be stripped of their possessions and discarded outside. Sheng Sanlang couldn't help but try to dissuade her, "Let's not do that. It's not appropriate to undress the dead—" "Indeed, we should take a look," Luo Sheng said suddenly, getting up and walking over to one of the corpses. She leaned over and lifted the clothes, causing Sheng Sanlang's expression to twist awkwardly. He dryly suggested, "Biaomei, if you need money, I have—" Hongdou pouted, interrupting him, "My Miss doesn't like to take something without

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 43-1

 Chapter 43-1: A Suspicion The young man, appearing to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, had blood smeared all over his head and face, presenting a pitiful and embarrassed sight. "Biaoge, are you injured?" Luo Sheng asked. Sheng Sanlang shook his head and replied, "I'm fine. Biaomei, how did you know the people who attacked us weren't a large group? Is it possible that someone is still hiding outside?" Luo Sheng glanced towards the wide-open temple door, where an endless curtain of rain poured outside, shrouding the surroundings in darkness despite it being only noon. "If there were many attackers, they wouldn't have needed to conceal themselves in the dark to strike." Sheng Sanlang breathed a sigh of relief, but his relief was short-lived as he heard Luo Sheng change her tone. "However, we can't be certain that no one else will come to pursue and finish what these two people failed to do." Furious, Sheng Sanlan

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 42-2

 Chapter 42-2: Fight Tooth and Nail As everyone turned their heads upon hearing her voice, they saw Luo Sheng walking over. Anxiously, Sheng Sanlang pressed against the wooden door, urging, "Biaomei, why are you here? Quickly hide inside!" Luo Sheng calmly observed the violently shaking door and replied, "This place is too small to hide anywhere, Biaoge." Growing even more anxious, Sheng Sanlang insisted, "Still, don't stand near the door! When the door's plank can no longer withstand it, and the assailants break-in, it will be very dangerous! Be obedient and go inside!" Despite Sheng Sanlang's anxiety, Luo Sheng remained composed. "Biaoge, don't you understand? The assailants came prepared. Today, it's either they die, or we live. If we can't win, no one will escape." "What should we do then?" Sheng Sanlang's face grew increasingly grim as he heard the menacing sound of the door being pounded. If Bia

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 42-1

 Chapter 42-1: Fight Tooth and Nail Xiuyue's hand swayed, causing half of the ginger tea to spill. Xiugu? Was this merely a coincidence, or did Miss Luo know her real name? "You don't like it?" Luo Sheng asked lightly. Xiuyue regained her composure and tried to hide her complicated feelings. "It's my honor to be named by Miss. There's no reason not to like it. It's just that I'm ugly, so I don't deserve the word 'xiu' (beautiful)." Luo Sheng smiled. "'Xiu [1] ' doesn't only refer to appearance. I believe 'Xiugu' suits you very well." Xiuyue's lips twitched, but before she could respond, Hongdou chimed in, "Come on, it's just a name. Why make such a fuss? Miss can call you whatever she likes." When she first met Miss, Miss was eating red bean soup and casually named her Hongdou. Did she complain? No! "Hongdou, Xiugu is much older than you. Mind your words," Luo She

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 41

 Chapter 41: Heavy Rain Wei Han galloped on his horse, leaving Luo Sheng and her party far behind in no time. The familiar green hills and trees stretched ahead as he gradually slowed down. The guard, catching up with him, couldn't help but voice his doubts, "Master, why do you need such a fancy dagger?" With an expressionless face, Wei Han glanced at the guard, feeling the dagger pressed firmly against him. How could he possibly explain the real reason for wanting that dagger? It was all to confirm his suspicion that Miss Luo was the veiled woman he had encountered that night. Yet, unexpectedly, she had readily sold him the dagger – the memory of which made his face turn colder. "I can't help but feel that you're the one at a loss, Master. Although you didn't spend any money, you still owe Miss Luo a favor. If it were anyone else, even if they spent 30,000 taels of silver to ask for a favor, they wouldn't get it from you," the guard remarked. Fr

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 40-2

 Chapter 40-2: Confrontation Luo Sheng's unexpected action visibly surprised Wei Han, causing a subtle shift in his indifferent expression. Seeing this, Luo Sheng sneered inwardly. Did he think she would feel guilty and hold on to this dagger? She offered the dagger as the other party wished, and she wanted to see what other reason the other party could come up with. Realizing that there was a high probability that Wei Han might recognize her, Luo Sheng decided to remain calm. The night of their encounter had been dark, and she had not revealed her identity. Additionally, there was no name engraved on the dagger. If she refused to admit it, what could he do anyway? Indeed, Kaiyang Wang held a high and influential position, but Luo Sheng's father was also a powerful figure. Kaiyang Wang couldn't simply abduct her and use torture to question her. At this moment, Luo Sheng couldn't help but feel relieved that she had been reborn as the daughter of Commander Luo. Miss

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 40-1

 Chapter 40-1: Confrontation She had heard Hongdou speak highly of Kaiyang Wang on numerous occasions. Hongdou claimed that Kaiyang Wang alone could be the equivalent of a thousand soldiers. She heard Hongdou mention that Kaiyang Wang held immense favor with the Emperor, to the extent that even the Crown Prince had to bow down in his presence. Hongdou also described him as cold and aloof, preferring not to engage with people. But never had Hongdou mentioned just how shamelessly thick-skinned Kaiyang Wang could be! However, when it comes to brazenness, Miss Luo does not lose out to anyone, and the same goes for Princess Qingyang. After a brief silence, Luo Sheng smiled and asked, "They say Wangye [1] is very skilled in martial arts, and finding someone who can match your martial prowess is hard. I wonder if it's true?" Wei Han frowned, momentarily puzzled by Luo Sheng's question. The guard on the side couldn't help but interject, "Of course!" Who i

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 39-2

 Chapter 39-2: Thick-Skinned The guard, concealed in the shadows, swallowed hard and finally couldn't resist reminding the man in scarlet beside him, "Master, should we continue our journey?" Out of sight, out of mind! [1] "Let's take another look." Guard: "..." After hesitating momentarily, the guard spoke up again, "Master, why don't I go and purchase some food from them? It's already past mealtime..." The man in scarlet clothes nodded slightly, giving his permission. The guard's mouth twitched, unsure if it was just his imagination, but he had a feeling that Master had been waiting for him to utter those words for a long time. With that, the guard walked towards Sheng Sanlang's party. Sheng Sanlang's senses heightened as he heard the approaching footsteps. The person seemed vaguely familiar, and he strained his memory to recollect where he had seen him before. However, when he caught sight of the man in

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 39-1

 Chapter 39-1: Thick-Skinned Behind the nearby trees, a man dressed in scarlet silently observed the unfolding scene with profound eyes. The guard by his side did not dare to ask any questions, but his heart was filled with doubts. Master was not one to easily engage with others, especially women. Yet, Master seemed somewhat different every time he encountered Miss Luo. The first encounter took place amidst the bustling streets of the Capital. His Master possessed extraordinary martial arts skills, but surprisingly, his belt was swiftly taken off by a young girl who only practiced flashy techniques. At that time, he watched from the sidelines as Miss Luo pulled Master's belt. Surprisingly, Master did not evade her grasp, causing him to hesitate for a brief moment about whether to intervene or not. And then...it was too late. The second encounter occurred just two days ago at a roadside tea shed. His Master had simply been passing by but chose to approach the tea shed upon spo

To Hold One's Joy Chapter 38-2

Chapter 38-2: Robbery As Hongdou and Sheng Sanlang joined the battle, the bandits began to feel overwhelmed despite their numerical advantage. "Seventh, follow the plan!" the bearded man yelled at the top of his throat amidst his fierce confrontation with Hongdou, who wielded her machete with remarkable skill. The dark-faced boy went straight to target Luo Sheng. Xiuyue, standing beside Luo Sheng, couldn't help but remind her, "Miss, please return to the carriage." She cannot allow any harm to come to Miss Luo, as it would leave many of her doubts unresolved. Luo Sheng calmly gazed at the dark-faced boy charging towards her and spoke casually, "Don't worry. My father insisted that I learn martial arts. He said that if I ever wanted to beat my future husband, I should be able to do it on my own without burdening my servants." Xiuyue was shocked to the core and blurted out, "Who exactly are you—" Before she could finish her questi