Chapter 50 My heart is broken, take me away.
In the desolate wilderness, inside a thatched hut.
Li Du had no choice but to suppress his anger and send Ruizhi to appease Liu Jiao.
He then went outside to confront Sang Ji.
He wasn't wearing a mask this time.
Upon receiving the order, Ruizhi quickly approached Liu Jiao, ignoring Crescent Fox who was sitting on the chair next to her looking over.
He whispered, leaning down to Liu Jiao:
"Don't worry, young lady, you'll be alright."
Seeing that the kidnapper was suddenly being so polite, Liu Jiao watched him warily, fearing it might be a trap.
Reiz: "This was a trap set by our superiors."
Liu Jiao: "Who are you adults?"
Ruizhi: "Li Du".
Liu Jiao felt relieved.
Then she will definitely be fine.
"Hand over the princess."
The sounds from outside were like frozen spring water, so sharp that they made my hand ache when I touched them.
Liu Jiao heard a familiar voice.
Even though she was still bound, her eyes were still peering out the window.
The boy was calmly staring directly at Li Du, his profile sharp and cold.
It is Sang Ji.
Sang Ji didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "What are the conditions?"
Li Du said to him, "If you want to save the people inside, hand over your military tally. It's that simple."
Sang Ji did not hesitate.
"Can."
Where are they?
Seeing how straightforward he was, Li Du knew he hadn't misjudged him.
Sang Ji truly valued the Crescent Moon Fox.
Despite all the efforts of the Second Prince's faction, the Second Prince was unable to obtain the military tally from Sang Ji, this cunning and meticulous young man.
He had said long ago that we should just tie up the Crescent Fox.
Using the crescent fox to threaten Sang Ji.
But earlier, the Second Prince and his group were just too old to trust the thoughts of young boys.
I didn't agree.
Now that we've run into a wall, that's why we're letting him try this method.
Li Du knew the young boy's thoughts best.
A cunning boy is still just a boy.
Of course, you can give more to someone you like.
At this age, one would give their life for the one they love.
Li Du led Sang Ji into the thatched hut.
Sang Ji, however, saw two people.
Besides the princess he was trying to rescue, there was also...
Liu Jiao.
Upon seeing Sang Ji, Liu Jiao's eyes unconsciously lit up.
It couldn't escape Li Du's eyes.
Li Du was furious.
That ungrateful bastard!
Seeing her younger sister so captivated by this man—
Li Du suddenly wanted to let his younger sister see clearly what kind of person Sang Ji really was.
So he clapped his hands and lit the torch in the Reiz.
He stood side by side with Sang Ji, casually pointing to the two bound women in front of them.
One resembles a golden hairpin, the other a flower fairy.
“Choose one,” Li Du said to Sang Ji.
"You can only exchange it for one military token."
"Who do you choose?" Li Du asked.
If Sang Ji were chosen from his younger sister, Li Du felt that his sister's devotion over the years had been worthwhile.
If Sang Ji didn't choose.
Li Du wanted him to die.
Upon hearing this, Ruizhi comforted Liu Jiao.
He thought that his master cared about her and was afraid that she would be frightened:
"Don't worry, you won't die no matter what."
"Oh, the princess wouldn't know either; our lord is kind-hearted."
Liu Jiao obediently hummed in agreement.
She nodded.
Because her eyes only look forward.
He only stared at Sang Ji.
My heart was pounding, my back was trembling uncontrollably, and my lips were shaking.
His palms and forehead were covered in cold sweat.
She also wanted to see who Sang Ji would choose.
I was both looking forward to it and extremely afraid.
She's lost her mind.
They are praying to heaven.
She suddenly thought,
If he chooses me, I won't care about anything else.
The torch of the Reiz has already lit a straw.
"Choose quickly."
Time waits for no one.
“You have no other bargaining chips, Sang Ji.”
The torch suddenly fell onto the pile of straw, the scattered embers small, yet like a death knell.
Almost instantly, the fire ignited, and everyone knew what was going to happen next.
Just as the fire was about to spread and fill the entire house—
Sang Ji pushed open the left window with one hand and swiftly cut the ropes binding the Crescent Fox with his knife.
Then, he picked up the Crescent Fox.
The two rolled over and landed on the lawn.
Crescent Fox, having never experienced any storms, was so frightened that she fainted.
Sang Ji put her in the carriage and said he would take her to see a doctor.
Soon, the room fell silent.
The lonely man has left.
Liu Jiao remained in the same spot.
"Girl, you can get up now, I've untied you!"
The fire was extinguished, and the so-called pile of straw was nothing more than a thin layer spread on a large rock.
They can't stir up any trouble.
After Ruizhi finished tidying up the thatch, he smiled and waved to Liu Jiao, telling her that she could get up and leave.
Liu Jiao didn't reply to him.
She stared blankly at the thin layer of ash on the ground, which was then blown onto her face by the wind.
"Miss...Miss?" Ruizhi asked tentatively, his voice lowered as he saw the situation.
Li Du was also drawn over.
He also saw Liu Jiao in this state.
He was taken aback.
His original intention was to make Jiaojiao see Sang Ji's true colors.
Little did they know that Liu Jiao had already fallen deeply in love.
It was far more serious than he had imagined—a mere beating up of the scumbag.
This little girl has won my heart.
He slowed his pace, sent Ruizhi to call the Second Prince, and then came to Liu Jiao, who was covered in dust.
He touched Liu Jiao's face, brushed the dust off her skin, and then tried to comfort her in a lighthearted manner:
"Don't be so sad, he's just a man."
Liu Jiao didn't say anything.
Li Du realized he might have gone too far and panicked, quickly reassuring him:
"Jiaojiao, don't be angry. Sang Ji didn't choose you. I don't think it's because he doesn't care about you."
He said cautiously, "He must know about our relationship, and he knows you won't be in any danger with me, which is why he chose Crescent Fox!"
The words were spoken.
Liu Jiao finally started to make some moves.
Two lines of tears streamed down her face, and her body trembled.
Li Du was flustered, wanting to wipe Liu Jiao's tears, hug her and comfort her, but also afraid of saying the wrong thing and making Liu Jiao even more upset.
The tall young man was at a loss for words in front of the little girl.
Liu Jiao turned her head away.
She didn't want anyone to see her in this helpless state.
She hates her vulnerability.
"Li Du, let me stay here by myself for a while." Liu Jiao told him to leave.
"My lord, why don't you comfort him again? I see you're busy here, and the Second Prince is understanding, so he'll wait outside for a while."
At this moment, Ruizhi summoned the Second Prince.
Li Du got angry as soon as he saw Ruizhi's silly face.
Liu Jiao chased him away again.
Li Du repeatedly warned him not to imitate others and self-harm, then grabbed Ruizhi by the neck, forced a smile, pulled him outside, and closed the door.
The smile vanished as soon as the door closed.
Li Du was so angry that he kicked the embarrassed Reiz.
"You idiot! I told you to tie someone up, and you brought my own sister here? She's so heartbroken, what if she does something rash?!"
Ruizhi felt wronged, but he couldn't deny that what his master said was true.
Who kidnapped their boss's sister while doing housework...?
Oh no, I hope I don't get fired...
"Li Du, come in."
Just as Li Du was about to give this silly Ruizhi a good talking to, Liu Jiao suddenly called out to him.
Upon hearing this, Li Du glared fiercely at Ruizhi.
The Reiz shrank back.
Li Du pointed at him angrily: "You just wait."
Ruizhi dared not speak.
Li Du turned and went into the house.
He squatted down in front of the chair Liu Jiao was sitting on. Liu Jiao looked down and said to him, "Li Du, have you been very busy lately?"
Li Du: "It'll be over in a month."
Liu Jiao nodded: "Okay."
"I'll tell you something after you've finished dealing with it."
She leaned down to look at him and met his gaze intently.
As the two chicks living under the same eaves touched mouth to mouth, exchanging breaths and mingling, Sangdu realized one thing—he had never been more energetic than he was now.
Jiaojiao was disappointed in that man.
Then, he would take Jiaojiao away, away from this place that doesn't belong to the two of them, and then... perhaps... perhaps... come to a place where there are only the two of them.
He didn't want any fame or fortune.
Just like before, just like when we were kids.
Two magpies flew over the eaves.
Reiz took a deep breath as the door was pushed open from the inside.
Oh no, the master is going to fire him.
Just as Ruizhi was about to face judgment from fate—
"A reward, yes, a reward!"
Li Du looked at Ruizhi with deep and certain eyes, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "You've finally done something decent."
Reiz was stunned.
"Well done, well done!" Li Du exclaimed, then walked away with his hands behind his back.
Jiaojiao is finally happy to leave!
Reiz: "..."
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With the help of Sui Sui and Li Du, Liu Jiao understood the contents of the divorce agreement.
Some of the wording is inappropriate and unfair.
Liu Jiao took the initiative to go to Song Shi and asked her to make changes.
Upon hearing that Liu Jiao wanted to amend the divorce agreement, Madam Song was still somewhat incredulous.
But the Song family was still happy to see it happen.
The two finally made a decision.
Liu Jiao carefully put away the divorce papers.
She left after Li Du finished dealing with things here.
The day after being kidnapped.
Wangyoujun looked at his little niece with concern, patting her back with a sorrowful expression.
"Girl, don't be sad. You can always find another man if you lose one!"
"Oh, my poor little Jiaojiao!"
Hua Man suddenly received a message by carrier pigeon, saying that she wanted to come to Huajing to join in the fun.
Sang Ji actually visited Liu Jiao when she returned to her residence.
It was already night, and Liu Jiao didn't want to see him, so Sang Ji simply pushed the door open and entered.
What brings you here?
Liu Jiao immediately covered her head with the blanket, curled up completely under the covers, and didn't look at him.
Sang Ji said calmly, "I'm just here to take a look, don't overthink it."
Liu Jiao wouldn't let him see it.
The blanket wasn't pulled off at all.
Sang Jiming was annoyed, so he simply took a few steps forward and pulled off her blanket. The disparity in strength forced Liu Jiao to be exposed to the air.
Sang Ji sized her up.
The girl in front of him had swollen eyes from crying, and her nose was red from the soreness. Tears kept rolling down her face, some even landing on Sang Ji's hand.
Looking at her—
His throat was so dry that he could hardly speak.
Sang Ji's gaze remained fierce.
But Liu Jiao sensed something in it that she had never seen before.
Like a mother hen who suddenly discovers that one of her chicks is missing from her nest, she feels anxious, angry, and heartbroken.
strangeness.
That's really strange.
Sang Ji suddenly raised his hand.
He instinctively wanted to wipe away the tears from the person in front of him whose eyes were swollen from crying.
Liu Jiao suddenly dodged.
She looked at him coldly.
His brows were furrowed.
Sang Ji felt a burning pain from that gaze.
His hands were stuck in mid-air.
He realized what was happening, let out a sneer, and quickly withdrew his hand.
Seeing that she was alright, Sang Ji left.
Before leaving, he quickly rummaged through Liu Jiao's bedroom and found her embroidery scissors, eyebrow trimmer, and other sharp items... Ignoring Liu Jiao's objections, he took all the sharp things with him.
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