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Everyone in the courtyard was stunned by the sword that came flying through the air. Uncle Liu and Xiao Zhuo forgot to cry, and the three kings and five kings were so frightened that they dared not speak for a long time.

Only Baili You, peering through his muddy hair at the sword blade so close to his neck, knew it was incredibly sharp. If it were to cut his neck, he would feel no more pain.

After a long while, the Fifth Prince finally cried out in alarm, "Guards! Guards!!"

The attendants they brought immediately surrounded the two men. The Third Prince's expression shifted, and he asked with a gloomy look in his eyes, "Who's playing tricks on us? Come out!"

Qiao Ran, who was pretending to be a ghost, naturally had no intention of showing herself. In the end, she couldn't resist the conscience in her heart and was born to meddle in other people's business.

However, she has now broken through the fourth layer of the Azure Entanglement!

Hiding behind the eaves directly in front of the house, Qiao Ran said coldly, "What's the point of bullying the weak? If you know what's good for you, get out of here."

The third and fifth princes, their faces ashen, waved to their guards to bring Qiao Ran out.

Qiao Ran lowered her voice again and said impatiently, "If you don't get out of here, try taking another step forward."

The Fifth Prince, enraged, shouted, "I'd like to see who it is! Attack!"

The attendants obeyed and were about to rush inside when suddenly a palm strike came from above, sending the two guards at the front flying through the air, coughing up blood as they stared at their master.

"Your Highness, there is a master inside."

"Useless!" the Fifth Prince gritted his teeth. "Keep going!"

Qiao Ran said coldly, "If you take another step forward, I will kill you. If Your Highnesses are not afraid of death, feel free to let your men try my palm strike."

The attendant hesitated for a moment, then stepped back, trembling, and said, "Your Highness, the opponent's internal strength is unfathomable, and his palm strikes are powerful. I'm afraid he might injure you two."

They were utterly defeated before they even saw the man's face. No matter how tough the three kings and five kings were, they were afraid of death. After hesitating for a long time, they cursed Baili You a few times, threw out a couple of threatening words, and then ran away with their tails between their legs.

Tears welled up in Baili You's eyes. He finally couldn't hold back anymore and crawled on the cold ground, wailing and venting all his grievances.

Uncle Liu and Xiao Zhuo quickly helped him up, and the three of them began wiping away their tears one by one.

Qiao Ran felt sorry for them, but now she was also starting to worry about herself. The three kings and five kings had only left temporarily. Once they came to their senses, their anger towards Baili You would only be greater. If they came again next time, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to handle them. She could only help Baili You this time by pretending to be a ghost.

With a sigh, Qiao Ran jumped off the roof, ignoring the three people crying in the front yard, and turned back into the house to carry the Moon Fox. It seemed she had to leave first.

After wrapping up the little moon fox, Qiao Ran listened to the silence in the courtyard and, after some careful consideration, decided to leave. She figured she wouldn't leave Yedu for now; she could stay in the city for a while, and if all else failed, steal a few travel permits and travel around. Eventually, she would be able to return.

Qiao Ran knew there was someone at the door. If she didn't go out, the person at the door probably wouldn't leave. Helpless, Qiao Ran opened the door and met Baili You's eager eyes. He saw that he had gone back inside, washed up, and changed into clean clothes. He stared at Qiao Ran intently.

Qiao Ran raised her eyelids slightly. "Take care, Your Highness. I'm leaving now."

They went to seek refuge with the "third uncle" who had just made up the story.

After saying that, Qiao Ran nodded slightly and was about to leave when Baili You timidly made way for her. Qiao Ran strode past him, as if that was the only chance they had.

Baili You wasn't stupid. Today's events had completely offended the Three Kings and Five Kings. No one who stayed by his side would have a good ending. He had no right to persuade Qiao Ran to stay.

"Wait," Baili You finally mustered the courage to call out to Qiao Ran. His leg injury had worsened due to being pulled by the servants of the Fifth Prince. He stumbled and limped along the short distance, aggravating his leg injury, as if he felt no pain. He just wanted to get to Qiao Ran and return the things to her.

Qiao Ran turned around and saw that Baili's right forehead was covered in sweat. He picked up the sword he had been holding for a long time. The blade was worn from being embedded in the bluestone in the front yard, and the originally sharp edge was also worn.

Baili felt a heavy weight in his right hand, and a heavy weight in his heart. He almost cried, but he held back and spoke with difficulty, "Miss, your sword."

Qiao Ran lowered her eyes, feeling a weight on her heart and a tightness in her chest for some reason. She took the sword, slid it into the scabbard on her back without looking, and said, "Thanks."

Baili's right eye reddened slightly as he whispered, "Also, thank you."

This time he didn't call her "Miss" anymore, as if changing the way he addressed her would make him and Qiao Ran feel closer.

Qiao Ran hadn't intended to waste any more words, since Baili You's future life and death were none of her concern. But at the last minute, she was moved and said, "You don't need to thank me. I've both helped you and harmed you. The person you should thank is yourself."

Having endured so much inhuman humiliation, he still wants to live on tenaciously.

Baili You shook his head. What did he have to thank? He was nothing but a useless coward.

Qiao Ran guessed what he was thinking and said, "Your Highness, you must always remember that you have the noble blood of the Pingjing royal family flowing in your veins. You are no less than the Three Kings and Five Kings. You are just like them. The world is still uncertain, and you could all be the crown prince. Although you came to Jin Chu as a hostage, there will be a day when you return. There is no need to endure humiliation and degrade yourself."

Baili You's face turned deathly pale. This was the first time anyone had spoken to him like this, truly regarding him as the Thirteenth Prince of Pingjing. His lips trembled in disbelief as he desperately sought a definite answer. He asked Qiao Ran, "Can...can I go back? Can...can I?"

Qiao Ran answered him solemnly and firmly, "You can. Your Highness, as long as you want it, you can. Man can conquer nature. If you want something, use every means to get it. What is there to fear for a walking corpse?"

Baili You's body slowly slumped down. He buried his head in the crook of his knees and bit his wrist tightly, not letting Qiao Ran see his last weakness. When Uncle Liu and Xiao Zhuo came to find him, Baili You could barely stand up, and there was nothing in front of him. There was no trace of Qiao Ran.

Uncle Liu turned around and saw the door wide open. He asked anxiously, "Young Master, where is Young Master Qiao?"

Baili You said, "She's gone."

Uncle Liu and Xiao Zhuo's backs trembled. Their only hope was gone. Who else could save them?

Qiao Ran walked alone on the streets of Yedu. There were many novelties on the stalls on both sides. She looked at them one by one. In the past, she would have bought several items, but today she did not buy any. She just looked.

Instead of dwelling on her troubles, Qiao Ran thought that since she was already there, she might as well have a big meal instead of feeling depressed by herself. She had heard that Cuixiangju in Yedu was top-notch, with everything from clothing and food to accommodation and transportation.

She found a clothing store on the street, changed into a dark blue men's shirt, and before leaving, the shopkeeper kept praising her for her good looks. In an instant, she became a dashing young man in Yedu City.

As soon as he stepped through the doors of Cuixiangju, a waiter greeted him warmly, "Which floor are you going to, sir?"

"Open a private room and bring out your local specialties," Qiao Ran tossed a gold ingot over, which the waiter caught steadily, becoming even more attentive. "Young master, please go up to the third floor."

Qiao Ran sat down in the innermost private room on the third floor, ordered a pot of tea, and could take in the scene on the first and second floors with her eyes down. A stage had been set up on the first floor, and there would be a music and dance performance later, but it was still a bit early.

It didn't matter, Qiao Ran was here to have a good meal anyway. She had almost finished her tea before the dishes were slowly served. The waiter stood to the side, smiling and welcoming her, "Young master, we'll serve you three meat dishes and three vegetable dishes. Please try the taste of Cuixiangju first. If you are satisfied, please bring your friends next time."

"Hmm, not bad." Qiao Ran looked at the table full of delicious food, which looked and smelled wonderful. Each dish was made with exquisite skill, no wonder it was famous all over the world.

The waiter was also a sensible person. Qiao Ran generously took out a handful of loose silver and gave it to him. The waiter smiled and said, "Please enjoy, young master. If you need anything, just call us."