"Your Highness, there is nothing unusual here," the old beggar reported.
Yuwen Yao glanced around, then waved expressionlessly at the person behind him, "Go take another look on the other side."
"Your Highness, you've chosen far too casually."
Following the sound, another group of people arrived behind Yuwen Yao, led by Qi Rufeng.
"For a demoness like Xie Lingqin, who could come back to life even after being burned in a fire and having her ashes destroyed, it shows that her sorcery is extraordinary. How can we just search for her so easily?"
Qi Rufeng rode forward, only half a step behind Yuwen Yao. He raised his whip, glanced at the beggars kneeling all around, and then smiled, "The most dangerous place is often the safest. In my opinion, we should investigate them one by one."
"We investigated them one by one. I never expected that Young Master Qi would be so loyal, so loyal that he wouldn't even spare a beggar."
Suddenly, a figure landed on the rooftop.
It was Yu Qingyi. He looked at Qi Rufeng with a cold smile on his face.
"Heh, being loyal to the Emperor, isn't that good?" Qi Rufeng laughed, then looked at the Crown Prince, "You can even bring yourself to harm the woman you love most. Compared to the Crown Prince, I'm still a bit inferior, aren't I?"
"Then you'd better bring Xie Lingqin before the Emperor."
Yuwen Yao's voice was deep and cold.
Yu Qingyi then looked at the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, let's search on the other side. Young Master Qi is so loyal and highly valued by his Imperial Uncle. If he doesn't do something, he'll surely embarrass himself. However, a friendly reminder: don't take your anger out on these beggars when you can't find him. If word gets out..."
Before Yu Qingyi finished speaking, her words, carrying a deeper meaning, had already drifted away.
Yuwen Yao waved his hand, "Withdraw."
"Since that's the case..."
Upon seeing this, Qi Ru waved his hand, and a palm strike immediately forced back a large group of beggars kneeling on the ground in front of him.
"Cough cough..."
Xie Lingqin immediately started coughing, but she reacted quickly, and her cough sounded just like that of an old person.
Qi Rufeng, seated high on his horse, glanced at her, then withdrew his gaze with disdain and waved his hand, "Withdraw."
Hearing the cough behind him, Yuwen Yao tightened his grip, but ultimately did not turn around.
The two groups departed one after another, leaving behind a trail of dust.
"Get up, go inside and get some shelter from the wind." After the group of beggars got up, the old beggar said to Xie Lingqin.
Tridacna immediately stepped forward to help Xie Lingqin up, then lowered her head and walked inside.
Upon entering the dilapidated house, Tridacna didn't hesitate to switch the knife with the old beggar's neck, shouting, "Who are you? You..."
“Young lady, I am just an old beggar. I don’t know who you are. I just want to say that last night, when the stands caught fire, we watched Miss Xie burn to ashes. It’s not that we are heartless, but that we couldn’t save her and were powerless to do anything. If she really survives, I would like to save her again as a way of repaying her kindness.”
Upon hearing this, the giant clam's heart stirred, then it withdrew its hand and looked at the old beggar, "What debt of gratitude are you asking for?"
“As people get older, they see things much more clearly. Like when you first appeared, I knew you weren’t beggars, even though you were dressed so convincingly.” The old beggar smiled slightly. “It’s to repay a debt of gratitude, because Miss Xie once gave us plenty of food, the best of everything…”
The old beggar didn't say anything more, but pointed to a wooden plank bed covered with straw, "Go and rest there, I'll go find you some food."
Watching the old beggar stagger inside, Tridacna helped Xie Lingqin walk over.
As soon as the two sat down, they heard the sound of horses' hooves coming from outside the house again.
“These beggars are all suspicious. Arrest them all.”
It was Qi Rufeng's voice.
Whether it was out of eagerness to make a name for himself or because he had discovered something, it is unclear.
Tridacna's expression tightened, and she immediately stood up. "Miss, you climb over the wall, I'll keep watch."
Xie Lingqin's face turned pale. She would not let the giant clam die. "Don't worry, don't be anxious..." Xie Lingqin had just finished speaking when she heard the sound of swords piercing bodies outside.
What happened?
These beggars didn't resist, so why were they killed?
"Xie Lingqin, I know you're here. You want these beggars to cover for you. Humph, if you don't come out, I'll kill them all, kill all those who help you cause trouble and chaos. You witch, do you want to bring another natural disaster to my Beirong?"
Qi Rufeng's voice spread out.
Xie Lingqin's eyelids tightened, and she forced herself to stand up against the wall. She then looked down at the stone platform beside her and said, "Tridacna, you hide inside. I'll go out and take a look."
"Miss, what did you say? You'll die if you go out."
Tridacna is now stronger than Xie Lingqin, and she pulled Xie Lingqin along to hide on the stone platform.
Outside the courtyard, the sounds of hacking and slashing continued.
Screams, pleas for mercy...
Xie Lingqin couldn't bear it. Why did this happen? But what could she do outside? She could do nothing but die.
How many people died along her journey?
The dozen or so old women and maids in Qingshui Pavilion are probably in grave danger, and at this moment, these beggars are clearly powerless, and Xie Lingqin has only provided them with food and warmth by taking advantage of the city. Is it worth them risking their lives?
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
Xie Lingqin asked herself three times if it was worth it, but there was no answer. Her starry eyes had long lost their luster. She was in pain, but powerless to help.
Just yesterday, it was still ironic, still laughable, these beggars following the crowd, talking about her, calling her a monster, and now…
She hated her own powerlessness.
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