This man in black began his journey through the chaotic world at the age of seventeen, facing countless life-and-death experiences.
Qiao Jingjing's advice was a joke to him.
The smile was still so sincere.
The way she clung tightly to his leg was especially reminiscent of the earnest instructions his elderly mother and younger sister gave him when he left home.
The man in black held a gleaming dagger to Qiao Jingjing's neck.
"What the young lady says is true; confronting these people head-on is indeed the worst possible strategy."
Qiao Jingjing nodded obediently.
I eagerly await the day when this man in black will lay down his weapons and become a Buddha.
After all, Prefect Lu's influence is undeniable.
Normal people would give face to the archers behind Prefect Lu.
But the man in black didn't.
He chose to use Qiao Jingjing's life to threaten Prefect Lu.
That booming voice, capable of intimidating an entire army, said, "Lu Kang, tell your men to retreat. Otherwise, I will kill this weak woman."
Qiao Jingjing was so embarrassed.
What does her life have to do with Prefect Lu?
It's not easy for Prefect Lu to arrest a rebel like you, but to make an example of you and warn others, he only needs to give an order.
Qiao Jingjing felt extremely uncomfortable.
Aside from that year when she was fleeing from disaster, she hadn't felt this terrified in many years.
Could she place her hopes on the fact that Prefect Lu had the heart of a benevolent official who cared for the people? Hoping that this man in black would suddenly have a change of heart was unrealistic.
For Qiao Jingjing, every second felt like an eternity.
But Prefect Lu remained calm and composed.
After a brief stalemate, Prefect Lu said:
"Everyone, retreat and do not make any rash moves. Let this young hero go! On the condition that he does not harm the eldest daughter of the Qiao family."
The masked man in black's usual threats worked just like that.
The eldest daughter of the Liu family was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
Liu Ajiao privately believed that Prefect Lu should have ordered a volley of arrows to kill that little slut Qiao Jingjing in the stable right then and there, and that would be the end of it all.
However, this masked, burly man in black stole the horse and took Qiao Jingjing with him.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Liu Ajiao suddenly burst out laughing.
"Haha, this is going to be a good show. Da Qiao was taken away in public by a strange man. Not to mention that her marriage with the Lu family is off, it's uncertain whether she will even come back alive. Even if she does, it will be for nothing."
Ha ha!
I'm so happy.
Reminded by Liu Ajiao, Qiao Manman finally realized what was happening and chased after her in tears.
"Lord Lu, my sister... Lord Lu, please save my sister, please save my sister!"
However, it was to no avail.
Prefect Lu had no better solution at the moment.
Old Man Joe witnessed the whole thing and was so angry that tears streamed down his face.
His daughter was quietly visiting and chatting in the Lu family's courtyard when she suddenly ended up at the stables and was kidnapped by a masked man in black.
"Prefect, this is against common sense! It's against common sense!"
That doesn't make sense.
Prefect Lu's stern gaze swept over the group of women in the Lu family.
Only then did everyone begin to reflect on why Miss Qiao was able to run to the stables and happen to bump into the man in black.
After some reflection, everyone concluded that the matter was caused by Liu Daqianjin.
Liu Daqianjin was very dissatisfied.
She said, "I was just joking with Miss Qiao, chasing after her for fun. I never expected her to be so timid. No, she's incredibly audacious! She actually tried to steal the precious horse from Magistrate Lu's family. She's really shallow and worthless."
Liu Xun's wife also stood by and defended him.
"Yes, that's right. My daughter just wanted to play around with the Qiao family girl and make friends. It's obvious that the other party overreacted."
Prefect Lu, with a stern face, gave his subordinates two orders.
We must find out who that masked man in black is and how he got into the Lu residence. The second thing, of course, is to rescue Miss Qiao.
At that time, Qiao Jingjing had already been taken to the city by the masked leader, wandering through the streets and alleys.
It winds and turns, like walking through flowers.
Soon after, a dozen or so masked men, just like him, gathered behind the masked leader.
They were all agile and skillful.
Suddenly, someone nearby said, "Brother, what should we do with this woman? Should we kill her?"
Another person nearby said, "Yes, if this woman sees us and leaks the news to Lu Kang, it will be disadvantageous for us. We might as well strike first to eliminate any future troubles."
The masked man in black, who was in the lead, stared intently at Qiao Jingjing.
Qiao Jingjing was so frightened that her teeth chattered.
After some thought, he had no choice but to launch into another spineless plea.
“Brother! Brother, please have mercy. I didn’t see anything, I really, I won’t say a word. Don’t worry, I don’t know where you came from or where you’re going. Just leave me here. Even if Prefect Lu’s men come and torture me, threatening my family’s lives, I will absolutely not reveal a single word... because, because, because I really don’t know anything.”
As Qiao Jingjing spoke, she burst into pitiful tears.
That posture was earth-shattering, and very sincere.
The masked leader was very composed.
He watched Qiao Jingjing quietly for a long while.
"You said your surname is Qiao and you live in Peach Blossom Lane in the south of the city?"
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