The setting sun, like blood, spilled across the quiet courtyard, as if every brick and tile was draped in a thin veil that chilled one to the bone.
The atmosphere was deathly still.
The seventh princess held her head high, clasped her hands together, like a victorious executioner.
Faced with this choice, Zong Zhengxu slowly and painfully squatted down.
The pain reached its extreme.
On one side is his cousin, Xie Lingqin, who has never had a good life since childhood; on the other side is an innocent woman he pities who should not be implicated.
"Zongzheng Xu, you have made me hate you again and again." Looking at Zongzheng Xu, who could not give an answer for a long time and wanted to back down, the Seventh Princess shook her head and looked at him with contempt.
"After years of marriage, the Seventh Princess didn't value it at all, and even pressured me like this." After a long silence, Zongzheng Xu's voice came softly, filled with grief.
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Princess chuckled coldly, "You don't understand the secrets of spring breeze and jade dew, and this princess is not resigned to this either, so, do you still need to ask this question?" With that, the Seventh Princess waved her hand again, "Quickly drink the medicine and end it as soon as possible."
"What if I die?"
Zong Zhengxu suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with a deathly pallor.
"Bang."
Li Junru, however, had already swiftly stepped forward and kicked Zong Zhengxu to the ground. "Young Master Zongzheng, if you want to die, think about the hundreds of people in your Zongzheng government."
"you……"
"Someone, force-feed me the medicine."
The Seventh Princess was clearly losing patience and ordered someone to come forward.
A young master from a prestigious family, a man of refined appearance and jade-like features, was being escorted by guards and forced to take aphrodisiac.
"Zongzheng Xu, enjoy yourself." The Seventh Princess tossed the bottle aside and nodded slightly to the person beside her.
The guards quickly tossed Zong Zhengxu onto the bed.
Then, without Xie Lingqin's resistance, the door slammed shut, followed by a rustling sound, clearly indicating that it was locked.
"No--"
"You wicked people, you people deserve to be struck by lightning for doing such heinous things..." Ning Xiang's eyes were bloodshot, her teeth clenched in hatred, and her rosy face was filled with despair. Unfortunately, she was being held back by the guards and was powerless to do anything about it.
All I could do was cry.
"Brother Xu, Brother Xu..."
"Lock her up first, and release her after the deed is done."
"yes."
The crying subsided.
They were obviously taken away.
The Seventh Princess glanced at Li Junru and said, "I'm leaving this matter to you. Don't let me down."
Li Junru raised his hand in a gesture of respect, "Seventh Princess, rest assured, just come and watch the show."
The Seventh Princess raised her eyebrows before leaving with her entourage.
Li Junru watched the Seventh Princess's retreating figure before walking back and standing outside the tightly closed door.
"Xie Lingqin, things have come to this, so just enjoy it. Who knows, this might be the only spring breeze you've ever experienced in your life."
"Li Junru, you will die a horrible death."
Ignoring the curses coming from inside the room, Li Junru cautiously instructed the guards behind him, "Keep an eye on them. Let me know when you're done."
"Yes, young master."
Li Junru also left.
Outside, there were about a dozen guards standing watch.
Xie Lingqin, who had been standing by the window, slowly turned around with a frosty expression and looked at Zong Zhengxu, who was lying on the bed with a deathly pale face.
The medicine hadn't taken effect yet, but Zongzheng Xu was in excruciating pain. He patted the bedpost and said, "Lingqin, don't worry, I won't hurt you."
"Cousin, now you see through the Seventh Princess's true colors, right? You won't feel any sympathy or pity for her anymore, will you?"
Xie Lingqin replied, her expression extremely cold.
Zongzheng Xu nodded, his face showing an unprecedented dejection. "I didn't expect the Seventh Princess to be so well-prepared for leaving the palace this time. Our plans have all been seen through by the Seventh Princess. Now... don't worry, I won't hurt you. I will risk my life to save you."
Xie Lingqin looked at the slowly rising moonlight outside the window without saying a word.
...
At this time, the Prefect of Jingzhao mobilized his staff to conduct a thorough search of the capital city in search of Huo Yanru.
They even kidnapped people and brought them to his mansion; this is outrageous!
As soon as he led a group of people out of the street, a luxurious carriage came towards them.
What's going on?
The carriage stopped, and sounds came from inside.
"Oh, it's the Marquis of Zhongyong. My lord, the thieves have kidnapped my daughter, and I am currently searching the mansion."
The Prefect of the Capital looked slightly anxious and bowed with both hands.
Upon hearing this, Marquis Zhongyong immediately lifted the carriage curtain, exclaiming, "What kind of thieves are these, so brazen as to break into the residence of the Prefect of the Capital and abduct people?"
“Your Excellency is right. Therefore, I am currently searching with all my might, hoping that my daughter is alright.”
Marquis Zhongyong pondered for a moment, then said, “How about this, I’ll have someone look for it with you. Fortunately, my old bones haven’t been used for a long time.”
"Well... thank you, Lord Marquis."
So they split into two groups and began a rapid search.
...
dark place.
Under the shade of a large tree, a man stepped back and turned to report to the person behind him, "Young master, as you predicted, this matter is certainly not to be taken lightly."
"The Marquis of Zhongyong is a kind-hearted man who likes to meddle in everything. Now, he's searching with the Prefect of the Capital and found..." Li Junru smiled, "Remember to make sure Miss Huo's hiding place isn't too well concealed."
"Don't worry, my lord, I understand. However, my lord, just now when I passed by a tavern, I saw the Prince Xian there as well. What do you say..."
"You mean, bring the wise king in as a witness as well?"
"This humble servant merely has some ideas."
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