Chapter 348 Regret
Princess Qiongxiao had just entered, eager to make love with Han Cui, and hadn't locked the door. Han Cui pulled hard and ran out of the door to the outer room.
"Master Fu, stop her..." Princess Qiongxiao shouted loudly.
In another room, Old Fu shakily put down the roast chicken and wine. As he staggered to his feet and opened the door, Han Cui had already opened the door to the outer room, and the sound of running could be heard from inside the courtyard.
"Oh dear, what should I do? How can this old servant catch up?" Old Fu sighed, stamping his foot as he leaned against the door.
Princess Qiongxiao, however, remained calm and unhurried. She hadn't even put on her clothes yet, and simply said, "She will come back."
Just as Master Fu was surprised, he saw that Han Cui had indeed returned.
However, she didn't come back on her own. A burly man in black picked her up with one hand and threw her in like a piece of trash. Then he closed the door and bolted it from the outside.
Han Cui got up and pounded on the door helplessly. She turned around and watched as Old Master Fu and Princess Qiongxiao approached step by step. The terror she felt was no less than seeing a vengeful ghost sticking out its tongue.
"Han Cui, Han Cui, you've been with me for so long, and I always thought you understood and trusted me. You didn't actually think that when I left the Princess's residence, I only took you and Old Master Fu with me, did you?"
Despite years of extravagant spending, she still had a surplus of gold and silver. Although the remaining amount was not astonishing, it was still a huge sum that others could not earn in several lifetimes.
If it were just three weak women carrying so much money, they would probably be robbed by thieves and robbers before they even found their ideal husbands.
In recent years, the imperial court has been cracking down on private soldiers and secret guards, but as long as you have money, it is still not a problem to keep a few secret guards.
She secretly kept four.
These four were not top-tier experts, but they were all extremely loyal and willing to give their lives for her. They were practically suicide squads.
These people were not registered with the government, and she could take them away at any time. They were people who would be loyal to her to the death, no matter what identity she became.
The only drawback is that they are all ugly, so they can't become her secret agents.
All I can do is protect her safety and do trivial things like catching maids.
"Don't come any closer, don't come any closer..."
Han Cui shook her head frantically; she regretted it.
She shouldn't have helped Guan Yi'an plead with Princess Qiongxiao, and she shouldn't have facilitated Guan Yi'an's face transplant. She harmed Zheng Qingshan, so now Heaven is punishing her.
Heaven wanted her to experience the same pain that Zheng Qingshan had gone through.
The girl was completely naked and huddled in a ball. Her body trembled incessantly, and she didn't dare to even glance at Princess Qiongxiao.
Her appearance was so pitiful that Princess Qiongxiao recalled the day she first met Han Cui, when Han Cui was also stripped naked and forced to kneel in the snow.
He saved her from dire straits back then, but now he's personally pushing her into the abyss.
Is she Han Cui's savior or her nemesis?
Princess Qiongxiao picked up the thin blanket that had fallen to the ground and gently covered Han Cui with it, her voice unusually gentle.
"Han Cui, do you regret meeting me?"
Han Cui was startled by these words. Although she did not look up, her tone was very firm: "This servant has no regrets. Without the princess, this servant would have died long ago."
She only regretted that after the princess had the idea of changing her face, she never tried to dissuade her. She even asked the princess to change Guan Yi'an's face, allowing the princess to go further and further down the path of changing faces and skin.
Princess Qiongxiao smiled and said, "Your words are enough."
Upon hearing this, Master Fu knew that Princess Qiongxiao would not punish Han Cui today.
With no good show to watch and roast chicken and fine wine waiting inside, she tiptoed back to her room and closed the door.
Princess Qiongxiao had already helped Han Cui to her feet. The latter was so weak that she was practically leaning on her as she was led back to her room.
Han Cui was pushed onto the bed, staring wide-eyed at the ceiling, tears streaming down her face.
Something was suddenly shoved into her hand, and then Princess Qiongxiao lay down in her arms, her eyes alluring, and she murmured in a sweet voice, "Han Cui, serve me well."
Han Cui knew what that thing was; the princess had taught her how to use it.
With this, a woman can make another woman happy.
The princess needs her now.
Han Cui used to cherish these moments. She was very devout during these times, as it was the only way she could repay the princess. She studied diligently and did her best to make the princess happy.
But now, illuminated by the candlelight, the princess lies in her arms, yet the princess's face is cold and dewy, giving her a strong sense of disconnect, wondering who she is truly serving.
Recalling the unpleasantness that had occurred before, Han Cui knew that compromise was the only option she had.
She closed her eyes, trying to hide the face, and carefully recalled the techniques the princess had taught her. Finally, she slowly found her footing.
After days of abstinence, Princess Qiongxiao was instantly aroused. Han Cui brought her to the peak in less than a quarter of an hour after she found the feeling.
Sweat dripped from his face, and the candlelight flickered red.
The ending was so quick that both Princess Qiongxiao and Hanlu were somewhat surprised. While Hanlu was still feeling lost, Princess Qiongxiao had already put on her clothes and pulled a bundle out from under the bed.
"There are silver notes and a mask in here. You won't be a big target if you go out alone, and you'll still have a chance to escape. Remember to find a way out of the city, otherwise, if the government sees your face, you'll definitely be arrested. As for whether you can escape and how long you can stay out there, that depends on your own abilities."
Han Cui's eyes widened in disbelief. "The princess really let me go? But once I'm outside, the guards will just throw me back in..."
Princess Qiongxiao pulled Han Cui off the bed, found a carved flower at the corner of the bed and rotated it, causing the entire bed to flip over, revealing the entrance to a secret passage.
"You can leave from here without being detected by the guards outside. We were master and servant before, so let's part amicably and wish each other well in the future."
Han Cui was stunned by this incredible surprise. After confirming that Princess Qiongxiao was not testing her, she finally trembled as she quickly dressed, took the bundle, and walked toward the entrance of the secret passage.
With her feet touching the edge of the secret passage, Han Cui bit her lip and choked out, "Princess, let's go together. Your face has been changed. Let's escape to the outskirts of the city together, and I will serve you for the rest of my life."
Princess Qiongxiao shook her head and said, "I can't leave. I can't go back anymore. You should leave quickly, or you won't be able to leave if Elder Fu finds out."
Han Cui was still reluctant to leave, "Princess, I'll go with you. I can't leave you behind..."
Princess Qiongxiao grew increasingly impatient. She took a step forward and forcefully pushed Han Cui into the secret passage. Immediately afterward, she rotated the carved decorations to seal the entrance.
She then plopped down on the bed, her face as cold as ice.
Han Cui's faint sobs came from under the bed, as if she was still trying to persuade Princess Qiongxiao to leave with her.
Princess Qiongxiao gripped the blanket tightly with both hands, her voice tinged with coldness.
"Fool, I told you to leave but you insisted on arguing. Now that I've changed my mind, you won't be able to leave even if you want to. If you don't leave now, I might change my mind..."
After those words were spoken, there was no further sound from below.
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