"Yes! Send those two to the mines and work them to death."

Qin Mo's soft words made Mu Qingge's heart sink to the bottom. Although her attendants did not know who was behind her, they knew that her purpose in following the Galleon fleet was definitely not out of curiosity to study the Galleon ships.

“You have deceived a benevolent prince. Do not think that I will forgive you because of your elven blood. You will receive the most severe punishment.”

Qin Mo was furious. She had repeatedly shown him leniency and restraint because of his elven race, but now she was being played for a fool. Did he really think she cared about his elven blood?

“Your Highness, I have no intention of deceiving you. I have a compelling reason. I only punished your crew member slightly and did not take his life. I really do not want to make an enemy of a lord with elven blood.”

Qin Mo tossed a pair of handcuffs to Mu Qingge expressionlessly and said coldly, "Lock yourself up!"

Mu Qingge had never seen handcuffs before, but that didn't stop him from understanding what they were. Once they were put on, it meant that the two of them were no longer in an equal relationship, and he would truly become a prisoner.

"Your Highness, I need some time to explain what happened to me. I hope you will allow me to!"

Qin Mo's voice remained icy cold, "Lock him up, that'll ruin you."

Mu Qingge's eyes lit up, and a powerful aura began to emanate from her body. Facing Qin Mo's mockery, she said, "I would rather die than be imprisoned."

"oh!"

Looking at this young man who was prepared to fight to the death, Qin Mo felt a sense of admiration. Many people had given up their dignity for survival, but Mu Qingge showed him the perseverance of an aristocrat.

The handcuffs vanished instantly, and Qin Mo asked in an amused voice, "Look, where do you come from? And what have you been through?"

Mu Qingge closed his eyes and began to recount his story. He reminisced about his wonderful childhood, about the first noblewoman he admired, and about the warm welcome and admiration he received upon his return from his first voyage.

But that person ruined everything. He lost everything, was wanted by the Temple, and had no choice but to flee all the way to his grandmother's hometown in the East, where he was used against and forced to become an assassin.

Mu Qingge finished silently, tears streaming down her delicate clothes. For a moment, there was not a sound in the cabin.

Mu Qingge finally opened her eyes, accepting her fate. Then she saw the strange expression on the Great Xia Prince's face—a mixture of regret, blankness, and even...admiration?

Just as Mu Qingge was unsure of the other party's attitude, Qin Mo slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Damn it, you not only slept with the Prussian princess, but also seduced the holy maiden of the temple. You're a real talent."

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