A red apricot is about to cheat on you

"Father Khan, as Qi Chao said, a gentleman helps others achieve their goals. Now that the Crown Prince has shown favor towards that woman, we might as well learn from his ways. Furthermore, it's a rare opportunity for the Crown Prince of Dongli to visit our tribe, and the grand Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony will be held in a few days. In my opinion, why not let them also bask in the grace and blessing of the Heavenly Wolf God?"

Tuoba Hong's cunning voice slowly rang out among the crowd.

When everyone heard this, they agreed with the young Khan's proposal, and even the high and mighty Heavenly Khan nodded slightly to show his tacit approval.

Xie Xingchen had a bright smile on his face and expressed his gratitude, but his heart was as clear as a mirror, and he was secretly wondering what Tuoba Hong's intention was.

This seemingly harmonious banquet scene actually has undercurrents, and everyone has their own ulterior motives and plans.

Especially Tuoba Hong, his eyes flashed, and while no one was paying attention, he quietly winked at his men and whispered to them to cleverly reveal the news of Wei Yan's imprisonment to Xie Xingchen.

He had already made plans in his mind. Once the news reached Xie Xingchen's ears, his people planted in the dark would take the opportunity to find out Wei Yan's intentions.

Yuan Meng, the foolish and clueless Yuan who had been secretly waiting for an opportunity to rescue Wei Yan, would surely try to inform Xie Xingchen. Once they were on the run, they would kill Xie Xingchen and then cleverly pin the blame on Qi Chao, as they were fighting against the same enemy. By then, their alliance with the Dongli Kingdom would be even stronger.

Then they would reap the benefits. Thinking of this, a cold yet evil smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Yi Duoer was walking slowly on the grass with a lunch bucket in her hand.

Suddenly, her body shuddered involuntarily. She wasn't sure whether it was a sixth sense warning of impending danger or the cool breeze.

Then, she felt a sharp pain in her chest. The pain came from the scar on her wrist that had never been properly cared for.

Whenever the weather is cold, damp, or windy and rainy, this scar will always torment her like a recurrence of an old injury.

Yi Duoer just frowned slightly, but she quickly calmed herself down and returned to normal.

However, she always felt an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart, as if something bad was about to happen.

In the past two days, because of Xie Xingchen's protection, the attitude of the soldiers who were usually responsible for supervising the slaves towards Yi Duoer has changed drastically.

They no longer beat or scolded her, nor did they assign her any heavy labor, which gave Yi Duoer a lot of free time.

But Jiang Wange was full of doubts. She knew very well that Yi Duoer no longer needed to take care of the cattle and sheep, but she still went out early and came back late every day. Yi Duoer only returned to the tent in the evening.

Yi Duoer saw that Jiang Wange had not yet gone to bed and was sitting there quietly waiting for her. She couldn't help but feel a little surprised. She walked over quickly and asked with concern, "Aunt Jiang, why haven't you slept yet?"

Jiang Wange reached out and gently took Yi Duoer's hand, motioning her to sit next to him, his eyes gentle yet with a hint of inquiry:

"Have you been staying with the Crown Prince of Dongli Kingdom lately?" Her eyes were always fixed on Yi Duoer.

Jiang Wange understood that Yi Duoer and Xie Xingchen were close and that she might be trying to curry favor with them, but she did not look down on her.

But deep in my heart, there is a trace of regret. It would be great if such a smart and courageous girl could become my daughter-in-law.

She also knew very well that what qualifications did she have to choose a wife for her son?

Yi Duoer saw through the deep meaning in Jiang Wange's eyes. She smiled playfully and asked, "Aunt Jiang, you don't think there's any relationship between him and me, do you?"

Jiang Wange was very confused when he heard this.

Yi Duoer then added, "He has a wife. How could I seduce a married man? Even if he has many wives and concubines, I will not let another woman be sad because of me." After saying this, she tilted her head slightly, looked at Jiang Wange sincerely, and asked softly, "Aunt Jiang, do you believe me?"

Jiang Wange looked into her clear eyes, and the doubts in his heart immediately dissipated. He gave her an affirmative look.

Seeing this, Yi Duoer told Jiang Wange about their carefully planned escape plan and solemnly promised that after they successfully escaped from this place, she would let her return to the capital safely and reunite with her family.

At this time, Jiangzhou City had just experienced a war. Although the smoke of war had cleared and calm had returned on the surface, the entire city was still immersed in a dead silence and an oppressive atmosphere.

The streets and alleys are filled with sadness. The people have lost too many loved ones in this war and plague. Their hearts have been severely traumatized and they are still deeply trapped in the quagmire of grief.

Chu Jingchen sat quietly in a private room of a restaurant. His cold eyes looked out the window at the bustling market, his face expressionless, like a cold statue.

One of his hands was casually placed on the tea table, but his fingers were unconsciously tapping the table slowly and rhythmically, as if trying to relieve his inner boredom and anxiety.

Coincidentally, the private rooms in this restaurant had very poor sound insulation, and I could clearly hear the conversation of the men in the room next door.

The content of those people's conversation was vulgar and full of low tastes. Chu Jingchen's already cold brows were slightly frowned, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

Seeing this, several guards beside him wanted to rush into the next private room to drive those people away.

However, Chu Jingchen raised his hand slightly to stop their actions. For some reason, the thought that Yi Duoer often said, "It's better to have less trouble than more," suddenly came to his mind.

The two men currently conversing were none other than Chen Yuanwai, the wealthy man who had purchased Yi Duoer's virginity, and two other men, one a businessman and the other a local official from Jiangzhou.

The merchant sighed deeply and said with regret, "Alas, the war in Jiangzhou has lasted for so long, and Yihonglou has been closed for a long time. I feel like I'm being scratched by a cat, and it itches uncomfortably."

When Mr. Chen heard the words "Yihonglou", he remembered that he had spent a lot of money, but in return he was beaten up by Yi Duoer, and his anger suddenly burned.

When the official heard the businessman's words, he seemed to open up and his thoughts instantly drifted back to that unforgettable night.

An intoxicated look appeared on his face as he slowly said, "Speaking of this, I'm reminded of last year's courtesan. That little slut was simply a seductive little devil. Her dance was so charming and seductive it made my bones melt. It's really embarrassing to say that I still can't forget her."

The merchant sitting nearby thought for a moment and then asked, "Are you talking about that? Is it the girl Sangsang that I bought from the capital last year?"

The official nodded quickly. Chu Jingchen, who was sitting in another room, was shocked when he heard this. He clenched his hands into fists involuntarily, and his slightly narrowed eyes flashed with murderous intent.

A strong premonition arose in his heart, and he always felt that the woman they were talking about was his Duoer.

"That woman is indeed a stunner, but Brother Chen, have you ever experienced it? You spent five hundred taels of silver to buy her virginity. How did it feel? I was thinking of tasting her in the future, but I never imagined that she would disappear without a trace after that. It's such a pity!"

Chen Yuanwai's face flushed crimson in embarrassment. He thought to himself, if these two knew about the beating he had received, wouldn't they laugh at him forever?

Just as he was about to make up a lie, the door of their private room was kicked open with a bang!

Chu Jingchen strode in like a demon from hell, emitting a cold aura.

Chen Yuanwai was the first to stand up tremblingly, and asked in a timid tone, "Who are you? How dare you barge in like this? Do you know who we are?"

Chu Jingchen simply disdained to waste words with him. His eyes were so cold that they seemed to be able to freeze people.

He flashed and raised his foot, kicking Chen Yuanwai's knee as fast as lightning. With a scream of pain, Chen Yuanwai fell to his knees with a thump.

Chu Jingchen's voice was bone-chillingly cold, like a verdict from the Netherworld. "Is the Sangsang you're talking about the one who came from the capital last June? Is she the most popular courtesan at Yihonglou?"

Those people were terrified and tried to resist, but they were pinned to the ground by Chu Jingchen's guards like iron clamps and could not move.

They knew in their hearts that the man before them was no pushover. If they didn't tell the truth, they would likely die. So, they replied with trembling voices, "Yes... yes."

When Chu Jingchen heard this answer, he felt as if his head was smashed open with a sledgehammer, causing unbearable pain.

At this moment, he was certain that the Sangsang they were talking about was the Duoer he had been thinking about.

His gaze was like a sharp poisonous blade, shooting towards Chen Yuanwai sinisterly. His eyes were bloodshot, and the anger in his heart was like a raging tsunami.

He could hardly imagine that Duo'er, whom he regarded as a treasure and held in his hands for fear that she would melt, was actually being ruined by the disgusting old man in front of him.

He slowly closed his eyes, clenched his fists tightly, and his fingers creaked! His nails dug deep into his palms.