Chapter 44: No Turn

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Luo Jiaxing!

A person's name suddenly popped up in his mind. Zhong Min stood there in extreme despair, hoping that he was just dreaming or that what he just heard was just an illusion.

However, just as she was struggling between reality and illusion, that voice rang out again, completely shattering her last bit of hope.

"What are you doing there? Are you going to continue buying horses, or are you going to chase those two people?" Luo Jiaxing said as he walked in front of Zhong Min. There was an indescribable expression on his face, which made people feel a little uneasy.

Zhong Min didn't say anything for a long time, just staring at Luo Jiaxing who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He was in an extremely depressed mood and felt indescribably discouraged for a moment.

She was absolutely certain that meeting Luo Jiaxing wasn't just a coincidence, and judging by what he'd said, he must have known everything she'd done. How could a great general, a favorite of Prince Mu, be so bored as to wander the streets alone and stumble upon a little servant like her to watch the fun?

At this moment, she seemed to suddenly understand something, that is, her escape plan, which she thought was perfect, might have been discovered by Xiao Mingzheng a long time ago. What's more, the reason why she was able to successfully climb over the wall today was just because they deliberately indulged her in order to cast a long rope to lure a bigger fish.

"Why aren't you talking?" Luo Jiaxing saw Zhong Min's expression and instead of getting angry, he smiled and pointed behind him, saying, "You seem to have taken the wrong road. That's the way back to the palace."

Seeing this, Zhong Min couldn't help but sigh, and then finally said, "I just want to leave this place of trouble."

She stared into Luo Jiaxing's eyes without blinking, a feeling of inexplicable grievance slowly spreading in her heart. From the beginning to the end, she had no bad intentions, but fate always played tricks on her, trapping her in one whirlpool after another. Even if it was truly none of her business, it seemed like she couldn't wash it off even if she jumped into the Yellow River.

Luo Jiaxing was stunned for a moment. The grievance in Zhong Min's eyes flashed before his eyes, and her words that she just wanted to leave this place of trouble suddenly made him feel an inexplicable sympathy.

Although he was now completely certain that Zhong Min's identity was indeed questionable, he could clearly sense the grievance and helplessness emanating from her. Perhaps none of this was her will, just like how she had just tried to get rid of those two people, but in the end she was still helpless.

He didn't know what fate had planned for her, but he could see clearly that none of this was what she wanted or imagined. Otherwise, she wouldn't have kept looking for opportunities to escape.

But no matter what, her identity is here after all. Although he feels some sympathy, he cannot let her leave without permission. After all, he has his reasons.

"Come with me, the prince is waiting for you in Mo Garden." Luo Jiaxing spoke after a moment. The smile on his face had long disappeared. Facing Zhong Min, his mood seemed to become a little complicated.

"General..." Zhong Min subconsciously called out to Luo Jiaxing, unwilling to give up this chance to escape. Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, she still wanted to try again.

She knew that Luo Jiaxing was a good man. She knew that if she was caught this time, she would never have another chance in the future. She also knew that Xiao Mingzheng would definitely not let her go this time.

She didn't want to just sit there and wait for death, didn't want to take the blame for Li Jin'er, and didn't want to lose her life again in such a muddled way. Now, Luo Jiaxing was her last hope. Even though she knew it was impossible, she was unwilling to give up. No matter what, she had to give it a try!

"Let's go!" Luo Jiaxing sighed slightly, ignored her, and set off. He knew Zhong Min was begging him, but he really couldn't let her go as if nothing had happened.

It would be easy to let her go, but no one would be able to report to the prince. Furthermore, unless the prince stopped, even if Zhong Min escaped today, she would still be caught and brought back later, and her fate would be even worse.

"General Luo! Please, have mercy on me, just this once!" Zhong Min grabbed Luo Jiaxing's sleeve, pleading. "I swear I didn't do anything, and I don't want to do anything for those people. I just want to get out of this troubled place, as far away as possible, and live my life without provoking anyone."

"I'm sorry, I can't help you." Luo Jiaxing turned around and looked at Zhong Min. "Now, the only one who can help you is you. When you return home, as long as you tell the prince everything, I will definitely plead with him on your behalf."

"But I really don't know anything!" Zhong Min seemed a little agitated. As she spoke, she let go of Luo Jiaxing's sleeve and said helplessly, "I really didn't lie to you. I really don't remember anything about the past. I don't remember anything at all!"

Seeing this, Luo Jiaxing stood there and looked quietly at Zhong Min in front of him. She didn't look like she was lying, but the problem was that it didn't matter whether he believed it or not. What mattered was what the prince thought.

"I know you won't believe me, but at this point, why would I lie to you?" Zhong Min, also filled with resentment and unable to vent it, said with a bitter face, "If I truly remembered everything from the past, I would have told you all about it long ago. There would be no need to try so hard to escape."

"I believe you." Luo Jiaxing said it subconsciously upon seeing this. After a pause, he continued, "But the problem lies in the prince's thoughts. Do you understand?"

In fact, from the beginning until now, he believed that she was unwilling to be involved in these right and wrongs, and when he saw her expression when she tried so hard to escape but was unable to escape in the end, he couldn't help but feel an indescribable heaviness in his heart.

To be honest, he really wanted to help her, but he couldn't and shouldn't do so now.

Zhong Min hadn't expected Luo Jiaxing to actually say he believed her. Although he still had no intention of letting her go, he felt a little comforted. Perhaps, no matter when or where, a sense of identity is what distinguishes humans from animals.

She couldn't help but nodded, and her heart gradually became less conflicted. At this point, everything was in vain. As for what fate she would face in the future, she could only take it one step at a time.

"Since you have long been unwilling to work for those people, then just tell the prince what you are thinking. You are so smart and really want to change. I think there will be a way to overcome this difficulty." Luo Jiaxing suddenly patted Zhong Min on the shoulder, just like the last time Zhong Min patted him on the way to Mo Garden.

"Thank you." Luo Jiaxing's actions reminded Zhong Min of something. After a moment, she smiled happily, thanked him sincerely, and then turned around and headed towards Prince Mu's Mansion.

In fact, she knew that what she had done just now was just a useless act like a drowning man finding a straw. Since Luo Jiaxing came here because of Xiao Mingzheng, he naturally would not let her go. Could it be that she had to let Luo Jiaxing go back and suffer for her?

Luo Jiaxing was already a very good person. Well, she couldn't afford to owe him such a favor. Instead of harboring unrealistic fantasies, she might as well do as Luo Jiaxing said and think carefully about what to do.