How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 57: She Gave Him the Illusion of Tranquil Years

Pei Shu’er was a bit taken aback by Tang Zan’s embrace around her waist. Tang Zan’s strong and firm hand pulled her into his arms, and she was somewhat dazed by the woody, cold scent on him.

But soon drowsiness overcame her, and she had no time to think about this.

She was overly exhausted, and in no time, she was deep asleep, oblivious to everything, the dizziness that troubled her gone.

She slept very well.

On the other hand, Tang Zan, looking at Pei Shu’er’s adorable demeanor beside him, found himself somewhat sleepless.

At this moment, Pei Shu’er was also restless in her sleep, turning over and draping a leg over his waist, her hand holding his waist.

She slept so soundly, with her mouth slightly open, her warm breath tickling his neck, sending a tingling sensation straight to his heart.

Tang Zan’s palm was burning hot as he caught Pei Shu’er’s leg, unexpectedly touching her skin.

The skin under his palm was fine and smooth, with slender, elastic calves, feeling exceptionally good to the touch.

Tang Zan felt a twinge in his heart, and the warmth in his palm became even more scorching.

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

Only then did he put Pei Shu’er’s leg down, but soon, she draped her leg back over him, holding even tighter.

Tang Zan felt like his heart was being nibbled by hundreds of ants, countless voices tempting him.

Even amid the tingling numbness, there was a bit of...

Unspeakable pleasure.

...

The mountain stronghold started waking up after the rooster crowed.

Tang Zan opened his eyes and saw Pei Shu’er right next to him, so close.

With makeup, Pei Shu’er looked very unattractive, yet watching her, he still found himself dazed.

This unattractive Pei Shu’er gave a false sense of tranquility and peace.

Pei Shu’er opened her eyes and greeted him with a smile.

"Morning."

After that, she discreetly moved her leg off Tang Zan’s waist.

Feeling guilty, she went out to wash up and touch up her makeup.

By the time she returned, Pei Shu’er had already adjusted her mindset.

Seeing that Tang Zan had also cleaned up, she gave Tang Zan a bit of a touch-up as well.

Tang Zan watched Pei Shu’er throughout, without blinking, his cold gaze making Pei Shu’er uneasy.

The two went to attend the mountain stronghold’s morning training, and thereafter, they headed to the basement, seeing several bandits delivering meals. Pei Shu’er immediately went over to intercept a man.

This was a bandit named Zhao San, whom she befriended just last night.

Pei Shu’er handed Zhao San a silver bracelet with a smile and said, "In the future, let Da Gao and I deliver the meals. What do you think?"

Zhao San’s eyes lit up at the sight of the silver bracelet, and he then gave a slight cough.

"Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?"

Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "What’s inappropriate about it? We’re practically family, and besides, delivering meals is a tough job, you even have to cook. Moreover..."

Zhao San raised his eyes, waiting for Pei Shu’er’s next words, and Pei Shu’er bashfully spoke.

"I find that War King’s legitimate daughter quite fetching, and I just want to take the chance to see her more."

As soon as she said this, Zhao San burst into laughter, a very manly reason indeed.

Pei Shu’er continued to persuade.

"Don’t worry, there are so many people in the stronghold, how could the bosses know who’s turn it is to deliver meals today? Even if they do find out, I will go talk to the bosses myself?"

Zhao San nodded, his fingers fondling the silver bracelet with reluctance, yet feigning a difficult expression.

"Alright then."

After saying this, he left, even his steps were light.

Pei Shu’er glanced at the food Zhao San prepared and couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth, it could easily be mistaken for pig feed.

She looked at Tang Zan and said, "Let’s go."

Tang Zan followed behind, lifting the bucket of spoiled porridge, trailing the team.

At the basement entrance, the Gatekeeper opened the door.

Once inside the basement, Pei Shu’er realized it looked somewhat like a dungeon.

The place was packed with detainees, all emaciated to the bone, mostly women.

Some were government officers, yet they too appeared extremely miserable.

Pei Shu’er frowned at the sight of these people’s miserable state, these beasts.

Feeling compassionate, Pei Shu’er distributed breakfast to everyone, even though it was spoiled porridge, they still ate it.

In the evening, the things Pei Shu’er made were relatively simple, just ordinary boiled porridge with a bit of wild vegetables.

The only difference was that it had a little oil and salt, which was fresh.

When Pei Shu’er served these to the people, everyone rushed forward to grab the food.

As she passed the third room, Pei Shu’er crouched down and placed a few pieces of Cloud Cake and some Osmanthus Cake into a few people’s bowls.

There was a moment of stupefaction on their faces, and Liu Xu also looked up, discovering the ’short one.’

She knew in her heart, this was Pei Shu’er.

She couldn’t help but feel a little anxious.

"How did you get in, hurry and leave, don’t mess around."

Pei Shu’er sighed and then whispered, "Mom, don’t worry, I will rescue you."

Only then did Tang Qingning, Tang Qinghuan, and Tang Shuo realize this was Pei Shu’er, and the three of them showed expressions of surprise.

Tang Qingning grabbed Pei Shu’er’s hand, tears swelling in her eyes.

"Shu’er, you don’t have to save me, but make sure to save Shuo’er and Qing Huan, they are still so young."

As she spoke, tears instantly flowed down, looking so pitiful.

Actually, Liu Xu wanted to speak as well, but as a mother and elder sister, she wasn’t present. If Shuo’er and Qing Huan left, they might suffer more outside, perhaps even worse than in this village.

So she didn’t speak up.

Pei Shu’er shook her head, and Tang Qingning felt a jolt in her heart, then a self-mocking smile appeared on her lips.

It was already good that Pei Shu’er treated them with a little more kindness. How could she make any demands on her in this bandit den?

"Sister-in-law, I’m being presumptuous, I know it’s already very difficult for you to do this much."

Pei Shu’er said with a smile, "I will get you all out, what you need to do now is eat more to conserve your strength."

Upon hearing Pei Shu’er’s words, Tang Qingning looked up sharply at Pei Shu’er, tears falling from her eyes.

She was somewhat moved, wanting to cry, she could only cover her mouth, crying silently.

Tang Zan spoke from the side, "Don’t do anything foolish, trust us."

When he spoke, they all were taken aback, his appearance was so different from Tang Zan’s.

Then their eyes were filled with surprise, followed by some sadness.

"Zan’er, how did you get here too?"

Tang Zan said, "Take care of yourselves."

He didn’t say they came in to rescue them, afraid that they would feel guilty, it was better not to say anything.

After saying this, the two of them left the prison.

The people in the prison finished all the porridge Pei Shu’er served them, even though Pei Shu’er had specifically made extra.

She couldn’t do much, nor did she have the ability to take everyone away, she just hoped these poor people could eat to their fill for a while.

Pei Shu’er managed everyone’s meals for a while, handling the food for the entire village.

The day everyone tasted the food, they were taken aback. The food was extraordinarily delicious.

The Big Master even specifically pulled Zhao San aside to praise him.

Zhao San blushed, but he didn’t dare say the food was made by the ’short one,’ so he just agreed.

Pei Shu’er wasn’t upset or saddened at all about having her credit taken, instead, she was quite happy, as this way she wouldn’t be exposed.

In fact, she wanted to make it as unpalatable as Zhang San’s cooking, but her skills didn’t allow her to.

While preparing the meals, Pei Shu’er added a bit of slow-acting poison to the food every day, after about five or six meals, people would feel weak all over.

However, since she was the one making the food, she was discovered, and someone reported it to the Big Master.

Pei Shu’er thought her poisoning had been discovered, and she felt a bit apprehensive.

The Big Master called Pei Shu’er over for questioning, and after confirming it was indeed her, he spoke.

"My wife wants a sugar vinegar rib dish, can you make it authentically?"

Pei Shu’er breathed a sigh of relief and nodded without hesitation.

Even if she couldn’t make it, she would still nod.

At most, she would learn while she cooked.

When Pei Shu’er served the finished sugar vinegar ribs, she saw Lady of the Village reclined in Big Master’s arms, looking listless.

Pei Shu’er quickly handed her the chopsticks, the lady lifted her eyelids to look at Pei Shu’er.

Lazily, she tasted a bite of the sugar vinegar ribs and was instantly stunned.

The sweet and sour flavor on her tongue brought out a rich familiar taste, with the ribs being very well-seasoned.

It felt just like tasting her mother’s cooking from her childhood.