Tao Rong put his arm around Liang Juan, and after they had walked a distance, the gentle look on his face gradually disappeared. He leaned close to Liang Juan's ear and whispered a warning: "Remember, you are mine now."
Liang Juan lowered her head and said yes, but her eyes betrayed a mixture of calculation and delight.
Qiao Ziming was her first man, and also the most handsome and highest-ranking man she had ever met.
Therefore, she was unwilling to give up, and it was even less likely that she would leave so easily!
She had seen everything that happened at the city gate that morning.
I never expected Su Muxi to be so beautiful. No wonder Qiao Ziming often thinks about her.
But what good is being beautiful?!
Even if Su Muxi were willing to be with Qiao Ziming, Prince Yong'an would not let her go.
What you can't have is always the best.
Although Qiao Ziming cannot have Su Muxi, he can have her!
So she caught up with Tao Rong's carriage and begged him to take her to Fukang County.
"Young Master Tao, I saw everything clearly from the side just now and know that you are kind-hearted. Therefore, I humbly request that you take me with you to Fukang County!"
Seeing that Tao Rong was unmoved, she quickly said, "I am the woman of the Marquis of Anyang's heir, but the Princess Consort of Yong'an felt that my serving by the heir's side all the way was affecting his ability to do his work, so she drove me away yesterday."
"But the journey to Fukang County is extremely dangerous, and I am truly worried about the young master. If Young Master Tao could take me to Fukang County, I would be willing to serve you like a slave, just to catch a glimpse of the young master from afar. Seeing him safe and sound would be enough for me."
She knew that once Tao Rong learned that she was Qiao Ziming's woman, he would definitely take her in.
Because it satisfies a man's vanity.
Moreover, a woman as devoted as her would arouse a man's protective instincts and desire to win her over.
Sure enough, after listening to her words, Tao Rong hesitated for only a moment before taking her in as a maid.
And the situation just now was exactly as she had expected.
When Qiao Ziming learned that she had followed Tao Rong, a look of resentment appeared in his eyes. Tao Rong's warning to her just now also showed that Tao Rong had a competitive spirit.
That's why men are just perverted!
But it feels so good to be fought over by men, she'll definitely make good use of that!
As for Su Muxi, she will also find a chance to ruin his reputation!
Otherwise, she would find it difficult to erase the humiliation of being kicked out of the post station yesterday!
What Liang Juan didn't know was that while she thought she was using Tao Rong, Tao Rong was actually using her as well.
After seeing Su Muxi's appearance, Tao Rong was momentarily stunned, but he knew that Su Muxi was not a woman he could have.
He wouldn't give much to a woman he couldn't have, much less try to win her favor for nothing.
His act of appearing infatuated was merely a way for him to save face.
After listening to Su Muxi's words, he seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.
He had previously heard his father and uncle talk about the plague in Fukang County and the Su family sending medicinal herbs to Fukang County.
The eldest uncle speculated that the plague in Fukang County might have been something else entirely, a trap set by the Wei family for the Su family.
If that's the case, then everything makes sense.
Perhaps what happened in Fukang County was not a plague at all, but poisoning, which is why Su Muxi risked her life to say that the antidote could cure the plague in Fukang County.
Although the Wei family was a local power, the events in Fukang County had already alarmed the Emperor. No matter how powerful the Wei family was, they could not defeat the imperial family.
Perhaps after the matter in Fukang County is resolved, the Wei family will be gone.
So he absolutely has to go to Fukang County this time!
After returning home, he shared his guess with his uncle and father.
My uncle meant that if given the chance, he should definitely take advantage of the Wei family's misfortune.
After all, if the Wei family collapses, the Tao family will definitely be able to get a share of the spoils.
Of course, his uncle and father also instructed him to do his best to please Princess Yong'an and the Su family.
He had also heard some things about the Princess of Yong'an and the Marquis of Anyang's family.
Since Qiao Ziming abandoned his original wife because he was fickle, he had to act like a devoted man who didn't care about a woman's status or position in front of Princess Yong'an.
This would naturally earn the praise of Princess Yong'an.
As for Qiao Ziming, he wouldn't completely offend him.
If Qiao Ziming really likes Liang Juan, he can simply return her to her. Perhaps he can even get some compensation from Qiao Ziming then.
After all, the heir of the Marquis of Anyang couldn't possibly snatch someone from his hands for no reason!
But Tao Rong was being too naive.
Qiao Ziming watched Tao Rong gradually disappear into the distance, his expression dark and unreadable.
After a moment of contemplation, he found Chang Zhong.
"Uncle Chang, can you do me a favor?"
Chang Zhong had witnessed Tao Rong embracing Liang Juan and standing up for her, and he had already guessed what Qiao Ziming wanted him to do.
I used to think Qiao Ziming didn't resemble Qiao Xiuyuan, but now it seems he looks more and more like him.
"Please speak, Your Highness."
"Once we enter Fukang County, I will make sure that Tao Rong dies."
Qiao Ziming spoke calmly, but his eyes were filled with sinister intent.
Chang Zhong glanced discreetly to his right and readily agreed to Qiao Ziming's request.
"Your Highness, rest assured."
Seeing that Chang Zhong agreed, Qiao Ziming added, "Don't let Mu Xi know about this."
He didn't want Su Muxi to think he was a ruthless person.
Chang Zhong didn't speak, but simply nodded expressionlessly.
But in my heart, I felt that Qiao Ziming was becoming more and more like Qiao Xiuyuan.
What Qiao Ziming didn't know was that Mai Kun had overheard his conversation with Chang Zhong.
Mai Kun told Su Muxi that Qiao Ziming wanted to kill Tao Rong, which made Su Muxi feel even more nauseous.
Qiao Ziming said she felt like a stranger, and now she feels the same way!
Qiao Ziming is becoming more and more of a stranger to her!
"Let's pretend we don't know anything about this for now. Once we're in Fukang County, find an opportunity to remind Tao Rong."
Although Tao Rong is not the biological son of the Tao family patriarch, he is one of the more outstanding members of the direct line, and Qiao Ziming really doesn't care about that!
Fortunately, Qiao Ziming knew to consider the bigger picture and decided to wait until Tao Rong entered Fukang County before making his move.
Two days later, the group finally arrived in Fukang County.
Standing outside the city gate of Fukang County, looking at the tightly closed gate, even with Su Muxi's prescription guaranteed by her life, everyone couldn't help but feel nervous.
Although Fukang County is not a large town, it is located in Jinzhou and is relatively prosperous compared to some remote places.
But now, there is not a single human being in sight within a hundred miles, and there are no soldiers guarding the city walls.
This strange atmosphere made one feel a little creeped out.
"Is there no one left alive in this town now?"
Suddenly, someone uttered these words, instantly filling everyone with fear.
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