As Liu Jiaojiao laughed, tears streamed down her face, her eyes filled with mockery towards Su Miao.
She can't be the Duchess, and neither can Su Miao.
The cave was naturally quiet and secluded, so any sound that was made would have a strong echo.
As soon as Liu Jiaojiao finished speaking, she heard hurried footsteps.
"They've broken in! They've broken in!"
"Quickly, defend with all your might!"
"There are too many enemy soldiers; it's impossible to defend against them."
The noise was mixed with the sounds of clashing swords, a chaotic battle that was terrifying to hear.
Liu Jiaojiao quickly grabbed Su Miao by the neck, intending to lead her to follow Duojia's footsteps, but Shen Changji had already led a group of people to attack.
This was the first time Liu Jiaojiao had seen Shen Changji like this. His eyes were full of nervousness for Su Miao. The usually composed man was also a little flustered at this moment.
Liu Jiaojiao's face turned pale, and her hands clenched tightly in her sleeves.
He stood silently not far away, his sharp aura radiating outwards. Without uttering a word, he already exerted a powerful and oppressive presence.
"Let her go."
Liu Jiaojiao could see that he cared, which made her a little more composed. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Chen Lang, I can let her go, but... you have to let me go first!"
To lower Liu Jiaojiao's guard, Su Miao spoke softly, her voice trembling with tears, her eyes red as she looked at Shen Changji: "It hurts... help me..."
Su Miao's appearance was enough to soften Shen Changji's heart, and he became even more worried, wondering if she had been frightened.
He gazed intently at her, his usually indifferent and aloof eyes now holding a sadness and heartbreak she had never seen before.
Shen Changji was even more displeased by Liu Jiaojiao's provocation.
If Su Miao weren't in his hands, he would have liked to immediately lead his troops to bombard her and grind her to dust.
What do you want?
Shen Changji was already impatient with her beating around the bush.
His gloomy eyes swept over the hairpin in Liu Jiaojiao's hand, enough to frighten her into a stiff expression.
It was as if she wasn't holding Su Miao's life in her hands, but something of paramount importance to Shen Changji.
This alone... was enough to make her jealous and resentful.
Su Miao seized the opportunity and slipped her right hand into her sleeve.
Just as Liu Jiaojiao was about to state her conditions, a dagger was suddenly pressed against her neck.
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