I was dragged by King Lingguang to a dilapidated temple outside the city, where my hands and feet were tied.
"Are you sure you saw a woman in plain clothes bring a noblewoman in her forties here?"
After King Lingguang tied me to one of the rickety main pillars of the dilapidated temple, he went outside. I heard him saying something to someone outside.
The person answered "OK".
And that was it; King Lingguang returned.
He ordered the message to be spread in the vicinity that I had been captured, and that Xiao Qing should bring Madam Qiu to exchange me.
After waiting for about three hours, and it was almost dark, Xiao Qing arrived.
Dressed in a black night-clothes and wearing a black bamboo hat, he held a gleaming sword, exuding a murderous aura like a demon god. There was no one behind him, indicating he had come alone.
I've never seen Xiao Qing like this before. Her naked killing intent made me feel a little uneasy. I remember I used to go against people a lot because of Ji Ruchen. I'm the kind of bully who can only bully people I know. I don't want to provoke this god-like being. Luckily, she wasn't going to kill me. Fortunately, Xiao Yun'er is smart. We've made up now, saving me from being killed.
When I get back, I must thank Xiaoyun'er properly for saving my life.
"Release her, and I'll spare your lives; otherwise, none of you will leave here today."
Wow, she's amazing! She's practically my goddess, a true heroine! What a stunning maid I've got! If I'd known she was this powerful, I should have made up with her sooner and taken her with me to steal the bride. Maybe we'd have succeeded. It's my fault for being blind to her talent and letting Xiao Qing bury her potential all these years.
"My mother is here. If you release my mother, I will untie her and let you go."
Ever since the King of Lingguang heard that I had an affair with Ji Ruchen, he has changed. He has become normal, calm, and even seems to have become much smarter and more mature. Just now, I was stunned by Xiao Qing's outfit, while he was negotiating with Xiao Qing without changing his expression.
He was extremely calm and composed, showing no sign of panic, just as he himself said, a general who could strategize and command.
"I only taught her a lesson, I didn't kidnap her, you've been tricked."
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I saw Princess Hongxuan driving her carriage out of the city through the east gate.
Xiao Qing spoke calmly, as if she had long anticipated that she could not subdue King Ling Guang.
After a moment's thought, as if remembering something, King Lingguang hurriedly led his men away.
"I have urgent business to attend to today and will take you to see my cousin, the Crown Prince, tomorrow. I hope you can stay in the capital for a few more days. I have heard that you love gold, silver, jade and precious stones. If you can stay a few more days, I am willing to offer you ten thousand taels of silver, a hundred chests of gold, and this jade pendant of mine."
This is really putting me in a difficult position.
"Alright, then I'll reluctantly agree. I can also take the initiative to go and chat with Ji Ruchen. After all, I haven't had a chance to say goodbye to him properly before I leave. It's convenient, since it's on my way."
Give me the money first.
Make things difficult for me if you want. I'm often the one being made difficult, so it's nothing. Fortune favors the bold, right? If I'm unlucky and happen to run into the Queen's people on the way, I'll just consider it as sacrificing myself for a "friend." Perhaps in the future, the history books of Yi Kingdom will still say "Luo Qingyi sacrificed himself for a friend."
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