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What would it feel like if you were being stared at by thousands of men? Right now, Mengdie felt not only disgusted but also a growing anger in her heart. She hurriedly covered the slits of her skirt with her hands and gave an embarrassed smile to the crowd. However, she was praying for Xiu to signal her so she could leave quickly.
However, her hopes were not fulfilled. A gentleman could no longer restrain himself and broke through the soldiers' barricade, rushing onto the stage.
"Miss Emily! Miss Emily!!!" he shouted, arms wide open as he lunged towards Mengdie! Already annoyed at having to disguise herself as a woman, Mengdie was ready to jab her fan into his abdomen when he approached. But she suddenly remembered that she wasn't here to fight, but to buy time! Offending any of the influential people in Mawei City could jeopardize Xiu and the others' escape.
Mengdie swiftly dodged to the side, avoiding the man's embrace. The next moment, the man was grabbed by General Del's men and dragged off the stage.
"Ah, Miss Emily!" General Del pushed through the crowd and approached her. The old general, in his sixties, stood boldly in front of Mengdie, chuckling and holding out a wine glass filled with amber liquid.
"This glass is to honor you. How did I never notice before? You're so beautiful?"
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Mengdie could tell from a slight whiff that the wine was strong. Under normal circumstances, she would have enjoyed such a drink without hesitation. But in her current body, it was wiser to avoid alcohol to keep her mind clear.
"General, I'm not good at drinking," she said, folding her fan and stepping aside with a slight bow.
The general's face soured at her refusal. He chuckled lewdly and stepped closer, his imposing figure creating a stark contrast to Mengdie's petite frame.
"Emily, I'm offering you a drink. How dare you refuse?"
He extended the wine glass again, his eyes oppressive. Mengdie wanted to refuse again, but fearing she might anger the general and jeopardize Xiu's escape, she reluctantly accepted the glass. Grimacing, she lifted the glass and drank it in one gulp.
General Del watched Mengdie drink, his eyes fixed on her partially exposed chest. After she finished, he laughed heartily, took her by the waist, and led her off the stage to sit at a table.
The wine was strong, burning in her stomach. Just a small glass made Mengdie's head spin, blurring her judgment. Unaware of the general's arm around her waist, she followed him to the table.
The party continued on stage with various performances and music, becoming even livelier. The soldiers gathered around the banquet hall, drinking and gossiping about the green-haired girl.
Feeling dizzy, Mengdie looked up at the sky, hoping to see Xiu's signal. But after a long wait, she saw nothing. Had Xiu and the others been discovered? What should she do now? Escape immediately or stay and distract everyone?
Shaking her head to clear it, she tried to stand up from General Del's embrace to get some water. But before she could, the general noticed and pulled her back into his arms.
"Oh, Emily, I didn't say you could leave. You really are disobedient."
As he spoke, his hand began to roam over Mengdie's waist, moving slowly towards her chest.
Mengdie, feeling overwhelmed, pushed his hand away and stood up again.
"Sorry... I'm thirsty... let me drink some water..."
She stumbled forward, but the general wouldn't give up so easily. He stood up, reached around from behind, and pulled her back into his embrace, holding up a glass of wine for her.
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