Di Jingling suddenly turned to look at her.
Thankfully, I, this cannon fodder, didn't end up locked up here in a miserable state, even though I'd still be strangled anyway.
"If Your Highness is afraid, I will carry you."
The man suddenly spoke up.
Xiao Tang wasn't afraid at first, but because of his words, she shrank back a little.
That's scary!
Why did you suddenly say you wanted to hug me?
[For a moment, I suspected you were possessed by a hugging monster.]
"My lord, I am not afraid."
Then, without haste, she added, "If I'm afraid, I'll stay in your arms the moment I'm ready."
Although it sounded like a perfunctory remark, Di Jingling was still quite satisfied.
In the dark cell ahead, Lord Wei was bound hand and foot, his necrotic foot was hoisted up in an extremely awkward position.
When he saw them, Lord Wei was overjoyed.
"Regent, spare my life!"
"I am completely innocent and have done nothing!"
Di Jingling raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you do anything?"
He clearly had no expression, it was just a rhetorical question, but it still made Lord Wei shiver with cold.
He froze, speechless.
"Lord Wei, you only need to tell me where the Seventh Prince's rebel army is stationed, and I will spare your life."
The man looked down at him.
It's like examining a person who is about to die.
Lord Wei's expression changed drastically as he glanced at Xiao Tang.
His only hope lies with Xiao Tang!
"Your Highness! You must save me! I really don't know anything. I only spoke a few words with the Seventh Prince. How could there be any rebels?"
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