Qiao Jingjing was very upset.
The man in black who had taken her hostage clearly didn't know the ropes. She had been chased so hard she almost lost her life, so why was she making a scene?
"Quick! The person is over here, in the stable. Set up a perimeter."
"I order you to find this little slut immediately. Hmph! She runs pretty fast, like she's on grease. Once you catch her, break both her legs first, then throw her into the moat outside Fengtai Gate."
Despite the trouble, Liu Daqianjin personally came to the stable to capture Qiao Jingjing.
Through the stench-filled stable fence, Liu Daqianjin shouted arrogantly.
She acted as if the entire majestic Lu mansion was nothing more than a minor subordinate to her.
It's no wonder that Liu Qianjin is spoiled.
Although Prefect Lu held a higher official rank, Liu Qianjin's father, Liu Xun, was backed by Yuan Shu, the powerful Yuan Boss.
It goes without saying how prestigious the Yuan family was, having produced four generations of high-ranking officials.
There's a romantic story circulating about the Lu and Yuan families.
This allows the world to clearly distinguish the relative status of these two families.
When Lu Ji, the young master of the Lu family, was six years old, he accompanied Prefect Lu to Jiujiang to visit Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu offered him oranges, and the young master, who had never tasted such delicious treats before, hid three oranges in his pocket. As he was leaving, the oranges rolled to the ground, which was already quite embarrassing, but Yuan Shu caught him red-handed and mocked him, saying, "Young Master Lu, you came to my house as a guest, and you're leaving with your host's oranges in your pocket?"
What a pitiful child.
Even though his father had risen to the rank of prefect, he could not escape being humiliated in public by powerful figures.
Qiao Jingjing thought about the ordinary days she lived back then, when she could buy lemons, pomelos, tangerines, oranges, and mandarins whenever she wanted.
Modern times are still rich in resources.
If it weren't for the current chaotic times that kept her busy, the hardworking woman would definitely have personally cultivated several acres of fine orange seedlings, and then, after the harvest, she would have sent a basketful to that young master Lu.
At this moment, the masked man in black held Qiao Jingjing hostage, taking a break to interrogate her about her name, where she lived, how many people were in her family, and her relationship with the Lu family.
Qiao Jingjing craned her neck and stood on tiptoe.
Those innocent and sincere eyes looked at the man in black.
He looked very honest.
"Hello, sir in black and masked! This is my first visit to the Lu family today, to offer my birthday wishes to Madam Lu. But for some reason, I've offended the daughter of Magistrate Liu Xun of Wancheng County. Miss Liu is so angry that she wants to break my legs and threatens to throw me into the moat outside Fengtai Gate. I conservatively estimate that it's probably because Sun Ce has troops stationed outside Fengtai Gate, so that I won't return. But I'm truly wronged. I had no intention of competing with Miss Liu for anything, nor do I have the ability to do so."
Upon hearing that name, the man in black fixed his deep gaze on the woman before him.
She also knows about "Sun Ce"?
This is not a frog in a well that never leaves its home.
Qiao Jingjing judged that the man in black in front of her was tall and had unfathomable eyes.
Moreover, he dared to break into the Lu residence in broad daylight; he must be a formidable man.
Start flattering them quickly.
Qiao Jingjing smiled:
"Brother, you possess an aura of righteousness and extraordinary bearing. Even though your face is covered, your heroic spirit is undeniable. I truly admire your chivalrous character!"
"Brother, could you please spare me this trouble, considering my pitiful background? I had no intention of disturbing your research and investigation work here. Of course, you are a grown man, how could you possibly hold a grudge against a mere woman like me?"
"Brother, you look like a mythical figure who can fly over rooftops and scale walls..."
"Take me away from here while you're at it!"
Qiao Jingjing keenly realized that the situation outside had changed, and her flattery immediately went awry.
"Quickly! Report to the Prefect! There's someone in the stable, a man in black of unknown origin."
Liu Xi'er, the Liu family's number one lackey, cleverly discovered that in this stinking stable, besides that damned Qiao family's silkworm-raising girl, there was also a man in black with ill intentions.
This discovery immediately alarmed the entire Lu family.
Because of the special circumstances, Prefect Lu personally left his study to come and take charge.
This large-scale operation saw archers, three layers deep, quickly surround the stables.
The women, who had longed to meet the Lu family members, also rushed over.
When those handsome and outstanding young men stood beside the prefect, many young women blushed and their hearts pounded with excitement, forgetting that Qiao Jingjing, whose fate was unknown, was still in the stable.
"Who are you, you petty thief? You are already surrounded by archers from the Lu family. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, you can't escape. Surrender at once!"
Prefect Lu spoke authoritatively, addressing the stables to persuade them to surrender.
Upon hearing Prefect Lu's voice, Qiao Jingjing felt a strange sense of security.
Very good.
With Prefect Lu present, Liu Qianjin was finally unable to throw her into the moat for the time being.
But, there was this man in black behind him.
He seems quite audacious; isn't he afraid that Prefect Lu could order a volley of arrows?
The man in black remained silent, seemingly determined to maintain the standoff with those outside.
Qiao Jingjing was so frightened that her legs trembled.
Those hands, clenched like chicken claws, were tightly gripping the thigh of the man in black in front of her.
"Big brother, please have mercy! I, Qiao Jingjing, am a beautiful and kind-hearted person. I wouldn't even dare to crush an ant. I've never done anything bad. I have very strong moral principles and never give anyone bad advice. Big brother, I know you're a handsome superhero, but please, please don't confront these people head-on. You... just raise your hands and surrender!"
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