Master, Spare My Life: A Disciple's Sweet Rebellion | Chapter 251 | Bickering on the Road | Novela.app

Inside the carriage. "That’s enough." "No, I want to kiss you." Nan Muxue finally put a stop to the person who wouldn't stop groping her. "This is exactly why I didn't let Nan’er ride in the carriage." Chu Ruo, ever the thick-skinned one, actually let out a laugh. "Didn't you say she needed the experience?" "Since when do you listen to me?" "I’ve always listened to you. I always listen to my wife... Give me a kiss..." Nan Muxue heartlessly pinched her lips shut. "Get out." "I’m... not... going." Finally prying herself free, Chu Ruo clung to the other woman’s arm. "Snowy, this is so nice." The corners of Nan Muxue’s mouth inevitably curved upward. "What are you grinning at now?" "It’s been so long since we’ve traveled this far. The last time we went out together was... well, the last time we went out." Nan Muxue rewarded that bit of nonsense with a roll of her eyes. However, Chu Ruo didn't mind at all, still looking incredibly excited. "When I went to the branch sect alone before, I was excited at first, but then I couldn't stay happy. You weren't there. Mmm, I still need my Snowy by my side." "And here I thought you were tired of this little scorpion who hits and scolds you, and wanted to sneak out for some peace and quiet." "Saying that hurts our feelings." "You’re the one who did those things; how am I the one hurting feelings?" Chu Ruo shrugged. "Anyway, you just refuse to let me off the hook." "Let you off?" Nan Muxue shot her a sidelong glance. "I haven't even begun to settle accounts with you, and already you’re begging for mercy?" "I can't help it. I’m afraid of you. No—I love you and I’m afraid of you." "Your words... I doubt even that 'nest-head' dog of yours would believe them." Chu Ruo stared. "You—that’s going too far!" "And?" "And nothing." She pressed close again. "I’ll listen to whatever you say. You’re the boss." Nan Muxue didn't scold her further, instead pulling her into a doting embrace. "You’re so fickle. A moment ago you said the carriage was stuffy, and now you won't even ride your horse?" Chu Ruo leaned in for a kiss. "I'll ride it once I've had my fill of kisses." A few days later, the group arrived at an inn to stay the night. Everything would have been fine, but Nan Chu and Bai Su started a fight. "I don't want to share a room with her!" "Who wants to be with you? You’re like a little hedgehog; anyone who gets close is bound to get pricked!" "You little scoundrel!" *Swish!* Chu Ruo stepped between the two, grabbing each of them by the forearm. What was with these two kids? "You’ve been arguing the whole way. Haven't you had enough?" "Master, I don't want to be with her!" On the other side, Bai Su clamored for Bai Zhi’er. "Auntie, I don't want to be with her either! I want to be with you!" The problem was that during the election of a new Alliance Leader, things were always exceptionally lively. Inns were invariably packed to the rafters. The guest room they had was quite small; the bed could just barely accommodate two children, but it wouldn't work for adults. Bai Zhi’er was at her wit's end, so Chu Ruo spoke up. "All the nearby inns are full, and so is this one. You two must stop making a scene." "Su’er, be good." Bai Su was indignant, but she still listened to Bai Zhi’er. However, she declared, "Then I want to sleep on the bed!" Nan Chu replied coldly, "Are you even worthy?" "If you’re not convinced, let’s settle it with a match! Whoever wins gets the bed!" Chu Ruo intentionally furrowed her brows. "Nan’er, we are in public. Do not be rude." Then, she turned and said to Bai Su, "Go upstairs." "What, are you scared?" "We’ll settle it in the room." "Fine! Whoever claims the bed first wins!" ...Chu Ruo clutched her forehead. "How can those two be such troublemakers? They’re even worse than you two were back in the day... Ow! Little Scorpion, you’re pinching me! Itching powder? Zhi’er, you’re bullying me too???" Nan Muxue maintained her usual composure. "Trouble comes from the mouth." "Ruo’er, I’m not helping you this time either. Who told you to talk about this lady like that?" With that, the two of them made a grand exit, leaving her behind. "You... you guys..." "Aha, serves you right!" "Yeah!" "Exactly!" "Serves you right." ...She heard "serves you right" at least a dozen times. What kind of people were these? No sense of friendship at all. Truly, every single one of them prioritized their partners over humanity. *Pah.* "Wifey?" "What are you coming in for? Didn't you find us..." Chu Ruo slipped into the room. "I don't find you anything! Not at all!" It was currently dinner time, and a table full of food sat before Nan Muxue. She hadn't really touched her chopsticks yet. "Did I say you could come in?" "Just let it go. I was talking about Nan’er and the other girl, not you and Zhi’er." "Oh, I almost forgot. Your Zhi’er is gentle and lovely, while I am the one being unreasonable..." "No, no." The food smelled absolutely delicious; her eyes were glued to the dishes. "I’m the one being unreasonable. I spoke without thinking. I have a foul mouth." Nan Muxue looked over. "In that case, that mouth needs more discipline. As punishment, you are not allowed to eat." ??? *Aren't you just trying to kill me?* Chu Ruo quickly scooted her stool closer. "Snowy, I was wrong. I... I’ve been hungry for half the day." She was ignored. She nudged the other woman again. "Snowy~" No response. ...Seeing that the Little Scorpion was ignoring her and that there were no other utensils on the table, Chu Ruo finally couldn't take it anymore. She reached for a plate of food, intending to just use her hands. *Slap!* "Put it down." "It hurts," she said piteously. "How could you hit me with your chopsticks? Look, it’s all red." Nan Muxue knew exactly how much force she had used. she smiled slightly, intentionally looking away. "I hit you too lightly." "Well, since you’ve already hit me, don't be angry anymore. Snowy, Snowy..." The other woman finally set down her chopsticks. "Useless." "Heh." Chu Ruo snatched them up with lightning speed and buried her head in the food. "I knew it. Snowy still cares about me. You couldn't bear to see me go hungry." "I just didn't want to see this table of food go to waste." "I... *cough, cough*..." "Slow down." Nan Muxue handed over her own bowl of plum soup. "Be careful." Chu Ruo gulped down the large bowl of soup in one go. Then, she suddenly stared at the bowl, then at the person beside her. The other woman looked puzzled. "What?" "I just remembered something from before. Once, I accidentally drank the plum soup you had already sipped from. Your face turned so red back then. It’s a pity I didn't realize what was happening at the time. Wifey, you’re especially cute when you’re shy. I remember your lip print was still on the rim of that bowl..." At the mention of this, Nan Muxue’s face flushed. "You were probably doing it on purpose." "I wasn't! It’s just that the color was so red, and it was a bit..." "Shut up." "Fine, I’ll just drink the soup." She smiled and added, "But then again, people used to say that if you drink after someone, you have to listen to them for the rest of your life." Nan Muxue arched an eyebrow. "So you dare to stop listening now?" "I’ve just drunk another bowl. It’s going to be very hard not to listen now." She smacked her lips twice. "Mmm. This time, I suppose I’ll have to listen to you for a lifetime."