Du Shuting looked up at Zhang Ling, a strand of hair accidentally slipped from her ear, covering her jade-like cheek. Zhang Ling's heart moved, and he reached out to hold the strand of hair for her.
Du Shuting was startled, but she didn't dodge. A flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she calmed down.
Zhang Ling's fingers gently touched her hair, as delicate as brushing the strings of a musical instrument. He boldly expressed his love for Du Shuting, his voice a little sharp: "Princess, your beauty is like the flowers in spring, it's impossible to look away."
Fu Xiuqi was immediately enraged.
He cursed angrily, "Zhang Ling, you are a eunuch, and you dare to covet someone else's wife! Are you trying to ruin the reputation of my Fu family?"
"A married woman?" Zhang Ling repeated Fu Xiuqi's words. He took a step forward and looked Fu Xiuqi in the eye. "When did you marry her? Does the Emperor know?"
Fu Xiuqi's face turned pale.
"Since the emperor doesn't know, what crime should you be punished for luring the princess of Du Kingdom here?" Zhang Ling said with a smile.
"I didn't lie to her!" Fu Xiuqi said anxiously.
Du Shuting shook her head gently, her eyes firm and clear. "Xiu Qi, no matter what, the friendship between you and me is long gone, a mere formality. Today, I will follow Zhang Ling and leave this place."
"No, you can't leave." Fu Xiuqi held Du Shuting's hand.
"Master Fu, we advise you to let go." Zhang Ling knocked Fu Xiuqi's hand away.
Fu Xiuqi clenched his fists, his face livid.
outside the door
Liu Ruyan's daughter overheard this conversation. Though young, she was clever and aware of the stakes involved. She quickly ran to tell her mother, Liu Ruyan. She was horrified. She knew that if the Fu family were to suffer a catastrophe, she and her daughter would be equally vulnerable. So, she secretly began to plan her escape and seek a safe haven.
Liu Ruyan's heart sank, her face became very solemn, and she lowered her voice and said to her daughter, "Hurry, pack your luggage, we must leave in the dark tonight." There was a hint of urgency in her voice, and her hands were trembling slightly.
Her daughter looked at Liu Ruyan nervously and hurriedly began packing. Liu Ruyan paced around the room, her belly in her arms, thinking about her next plan while constantly urging her daughter to speed up. Her brow furrowed, her heart filled with anxiety.
After packing, Liu Ruyan took her daughter's hand and said firmly, "Follow my instructions tonight. You have to pretend you know nothing."
The twins in Liu Ruyan's belly slowed her movements even further. She knew the risks of escaping, but her inner fear and desire for freedom drove her on. She secretly arranged for her servants to buy her a drug, planning to use it at a crucial moment.
After finally returning to the Fu Mansion, Liu Ruyan was unwilling to leave.
No, I have to take something with me. Otherwise, this period of time will be wasted.
This thought grew wildly in Liu Ruyan's mind.
She tiptoed to Mr. Fu's room.
Liu Ruyan cautiously reached out her hand, her fingers trembling as she approached the lid of the jewelry box. Every subtle movement was filled with nervousness and caution, fearing the slightest sound.
Finally, she successfully opened the jewelry box, a glint of greed in her eyes. She quickly grabbed the jewelry and placed it in the cloth bag she had prepared. Her movements were swift and decisive, not daring to hesitate for a moment.
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