The real daughter died tragically and was reborn, and the whole family cried and begged for forgiven

Upon hearing Zhui Yu's words, Li Qingluo immediately looked at Prince Su and said, "Your Highness, if you go further, you will reach the Pei family's dungeon."

Duan Rongshi took out the fire starter in his hand.

In the dim firelight, Li Qingluo said bluntly, "To be honest, today, or perhaps... it was already yesterday, I and Miss Pan were both abducted and taken to the Pei family's dungeon."

"The Pei family wants me to be a blood slave to the old Duke."

"I also saw several shrunken but not decayed corpses in two secret cells. Some of them may be people who came out of the palace."

"Also, the owner of this dungeon is Pei Sanlang. It's still unknown whether he is related to the entire Pei family..."

Duan Rongshi interrupted her: "So, you fled here alone with two pieces of trash?"

Pan Li and the sick man who were not far away and had not left yet:?

The two exchanged awkward glances, cursing in their hearts at the same time: This Prince Su truly is the most unpleasant person in the world! !

Li Qingluo quickly waved his hands and explained, "Your Highness, you misunderstood. Miss Pan wasn't holding us back. As for that young master, it was he who intervened in time to save us. If he hadn't intervened today, Miss Pan and I might have both perished in the dungeon."

Duan Rongshi didn't care about those two people.

He just moved the tinder closer.

He stared at Li Qingluo's face, looked at her carefully, and even reached out to wipe the blood sprayed on her cheek.

Li Qingluo took a deep breath.

His Royal Highness Prince Su is too particular about cleanliness. Why does he always have to help her wipe the blood over and over again?

Is it so annoying to look at?

Li Qingluo quickly wiped his face with his sleeves again.

Duan Rongshi paused and his eyes fixed.

A stupid girl who doesn't understand romance.

He glared at her, but after confirming that she was not injured, he asked, "Is it still an hour's journey from here to the Pei family dungeon?"

Li Qingluo was still wiping his face and was surprised when he heard this: "How did Your Highness know that?"

Duan Rongshi: "Do you know where I entered this tunnel?"

Li Qingluo guessed: "But is it the Qinhuai River?"

Where does this underground river lead to?

Moreover, water droplets were dripping from the stone walls along the secret passage from time to time, so there must be a lot of water sources near this tunnel.

This situation only occurs near the Qinhuai River in Jinling City, so Li Qingluo guessed that the tunnel was dug right next to the Qinhuai River.

Duan Rongshi couldn't help but look at her with admiration. "Yes, this tunnel is indeed close to the Qinhuai River. But the entrance is the Pei Family Cemetery outside the city."

cemetery!?

So if this tunnel goes straight forward, it will lead directly out of the city?

The Pei family is really brave.

Li Qingluo looked up at Prince Su and asked, "Your Highness, did you find this place on your own? Is it because of Twelve Lady's case?"

Prince Su: "The death of the twelfth daughter of the Pei family is complicated and may even lead to the discovery of a secret that the Pei family has kept hidden for decades. Therefore... I have been out of the city these past few days and was unaware of your misfortune."

"Good thing you're okay."

His voice suddenly lowered. Li Qingluo met his deep gaze, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat for some reason.

Just as she looked away, there was a sudden violent shaking behind her, accompanied by a loud 'boom'!

Li Qingluo immediately raised his hand and grabbed Prince Su's arm reflexively.

Duan Rongshi also pulled her close to his side. After the two of them stood firmly, Pan Li immediately supported the sick man and came over.

"Luo'er, is this a ground dragon?"

Pan Li looked at Li Qingluo in panic, but after seeing Prince Su and Li Qingluo standing too close together, he stared at them again: Huh? The two of them...

The frail man held his chest and shook his head. "No, it's definitely not an earth dragon. Judging from the sounds, it sounds like the entrance has been destroyed."

Duan Rongshi seemed to think so, but he still noticed the sickly man again.

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

The imposing aura and pressure from the nobles made Pan Li's scalp tingle instantly.

It is rumored that Prince Su is a devil who kills people without blinking an eye!

Although he had done her a favor, Pan Li was terribly afraid of him in her heart.

However, this frail man seemed completely unaware and replied calmly, "Your Highness, I am just a nobody in Jianghu, not worth mentioning."

"Today, I also followed Pei Sanlang into this dungeon by mistake. I stumbled upon this tunnel and saw two girls cornered. I didn't want Pei Sanlang to go further and further astray, so I helped them."

"As for the fact that the exit is just ahead, I just happened to hear Your Highness mention it a few words and that's how I learned about it."

Li Qingluo knew he was lying.

This person must know that the exit of the tunnel is ahead.

Because when Pan Li was held hostage just now, he clearly said in person that someone would come to rescue them immediately.

He was definitely not talking about Prince Su and the officials from the Dali Temple.

He said that it should be his own people.

But now the exit is destroyed, and it is unknown whether it was done by his people or due to some other accident.

But for some reason, Li Qingluo did not expose him.

He just lowered his eyelids slightly and pretended not to know about it.

Prince Su: "You follow me."

Duan Rongshi was naturally talking to Li Qingluo.

Li Qingluo looked at Pan Li and said, "Wait for me here first."

After saying that, he and Prince Su hurried towards the exit.

It turned out that they were really close to the exit. After only three or four miles, they saw rocks and soil that had collapsed and blocked the way out.

There were faint sounds of fighting outside.

Li Qingluo stepped forward and put her ear against the stone wall. Duan Rongshi looked at her: "What are you doing?"

Li Qingluo: "Listen, can you tell who is outside?"

Duan Rongshi: ...

He stepped forward and reached out to pull her away.

Then he placed one palm on the rock wall and called out in a normal voice, "Leng Dian, Ying Fang, are you guys here?"

As expected, two voices were heard from outside: "Your Highness, your subordinates are waiting!"

Li Qingluo's eyes instantly filled with envy: Is this inner strength?!?

I don’t know how many years it will take her to master it, and I suddenly feel a little jealous.

No, after she gets out, she must work harder to learn from her master, and strive to catch up with her grandmother as soon as possible, and become an invincible woman who is no longer afraid of being bullied by any evil person!

Li Qingluo swore this oath to himself in his heart, and then he heard Leng Diansha come forward and report: "Your Highness, a group of well-prepared assassins suddenly appeared outside. It was because of my negligence that they took the opportunity to destroy the exit."

"Subordinates will dig through this passage as quickly as possible and rescue His Highness!"

Duan Rongshi said, "Let's put aside the matter of digging the secret passage for now. You should quickly deal with these assassins and capture as many as you can alive. Then, go into the city to meet up with Pofeng and take the people from the Dali Temple to the Pei Mansion as soon as possible."

"I will leave Pei Mansion."

Leng Dian immediately replied, "Yes, Your Highness!"

It seemed like he knew his people were bound to win?

Li Qingluo didn't dare to ask, and followed Prince Su back to where Pan Li and the others were waiting.

The sickly young man seemed unable to walk back anymore. He waved his hand and told Li Qingluo and the others to leave as soon as possible and not to bother with him.

The journey back would take another hour, which was indeed a considerable burden for him.

Li Qingluo looked at Pan Li: "What about you? What are your plans?"

Although Pan Li's feet were already swollen and painful from walking, he still said, "I'll go back with you."

Li Qingluo nodded and said to the frail young man, "Once His Royal Highness Prince Su's men have dug a clear exit here, I will come and fetch you personally. This will be my way of repaying you for saving Miss Pan and me. Please wait for me, young man!"

Seeing her so confident, the frail man couldn't help but smile: "Miss, there's no need to be so polite."

However, as Li Qingluo walked further and further away, his eyes kept following her.

"Luo'er, I'll wait for you to come back..."

Don't let him wait too long.

After walking away, Duan Rongshi looked down at Li Qingluo and said coldly, "You are really loyal and righteous."

Li Qingluo: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. It is well deserved."

Duan Rongshi looked at her and uttered a meaningful "huh". He suddenly quickened his pace and walked forward. Soon, his long legs left Li Qingluo and Pan Li behind.

Li Qingluo was struggling to catch up, and Pan Li pulled her back: "You've offended him."

Li Qingluo was horrified: "Did I? When? Why?"

Seeing her confused look, Pan Li couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "You, maybe you still don't understand why His Highness Prince Su is only talking to you?"

Li Qingluo: "I'm quite familiar with him."

Pan Li: "I heard that Princess Qinyu and His Royal Highness Prince Su are also very familiar with each other. Do they get along like this?"

Li Qingluo: "I didn't notice it. But is there any difference?"

Pan Li suddenly looked up at the sky and took a deep breath: "Forget it, what right do I have to teach you? I'm a mess too."

Li Qingluo: "What are you talking about? I don't understand."

Pan Li: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Luo'er, since we have to go back to the Pei family now, there are some things I must tell you first. You can then find a way to disclose it to His Royal Highness Prince Su."

Li Qingluo was ready to listen attentively.

Pan Li: "Who am I now? We'll discuss this matter after we get out. But how did the Twelve Lady of the Pei Family die? How about I tell you a story first?"

Li Qingluo: "Okay, I'll listen."

As she spoke, she looked up at Prince Su who was walking further and further away in front of her. Presumably, Prince Su could not hear what the two were saying, so Pan Li dared to continue talking to Li Qingluo boldly.

Pan Li: "After Pei Shier Niang was poisoned, her health deteriorated day by day, and she had long been prepared to die. But now, because of her good friend, she was able to meet a good doctor, and finally there was a glimmer of hope for her survival."

"Twelve Lady only wants to spend the rest of her life accompanying and serving her parents, so if she can survive, she naturally wants to live."

"But all the changes happened suddenly on the fifth day of the first lunar month."

"All of this begins with the Pei family. The Pei family is a prestigious family with a deep mansion. They have been a military clan for decades, so naturally they have many secrets unknown to outsiders."

"Among them is the old Duke of the eldest house. His actions suddenly changed the fate of the entire Pei family..."