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  After a long time, the clouds stopped and the rain ceased.

  Xiao Mo remained still, leaning on Zhang Qi's body, gazing at the beauty covered in sweat under the candlelight. He gently pressed his lips to hers and softly said, "Ah Qi, let's live a good life from now on."

  Zhang Qi opened her eyes.

  But in the blink of an eye, the tenderness of a moment ago was gone, and the tears and charm that had been floating in her eyes were all gone. Looking at him, her eyes were clear and calm.

  Seeing such a gaze, Xiao Mo was stunned for a moment.

  Lowering her eyelids, Zhang Qi's soft voice whispered: "Amo, take me away from here." She closed her eyes, "I don't want to die yet."

  But in this red mansion, if she was found with her clothes disheveled and rolling around with another man, and considering the declaration she made to Wang Shi's daughter that day, it would be a dead end for her.

  Xiao Mo gazed at her steadily, after a while, he said in a low voice: "Alright, I'll take you away." His tone was somewhat heavy, which wasn't his original intention. He had originally wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make her his woman in name and reality.

  But at this moment, she asked him like this, and he inexplicably softened his heart.

  Xiao Mo's reply made Zhang Qi smile slightly. She gently pushed him away and said in a low voice, "I'm going to change my clothes."

  "I'm coming."

  He picked her up and gently helped her get dressed. Two minutes later, Xiao Mo carried Zhang Qi out of the Hong Lou in silence.

  A carriage bore her into the darkness.

  Hugging Zhang Qi tightly, Xiao Mo let out a satisfied sigh in the carriage and called out softly: "A'Qi."

  "Alright."

  "I'll settle you in a small courtyard for now. I'll make some arrangements and then come to fetch you back to the Prime Minister's residence."

  She was afraid that she would be fantasizing again. He solemnly promised: "At the latest in five days, I will let you come to my side with your head held high and become my wife."

  He grasped her wrist, his eyes gentle as water, "Ah Kui. I only want you, will only want you alone!"

  Zhang Qi slowly raised her head.

  It's just that after making love, her eyes seemed exceptionally bright and clear.

  At this moment, she looked at Xiao Mo with her clear and cold eyes. After a long time, she said in a low voice: "Good."

  The horse carriage drove back into a small courtyard.

  This courtyard is really unremarkable, hidden among many large mansions, it's ordinary and won't attract anyone's attention.

  After settling Zhang Qi down, Xiao Mo didn't stay. Knowing that Zhang Qi wouldn't do anything rash, he arranged for the people in the yard to be taken care of and then left with peace of mind.

  In the blink of an eye, one evening has passed.

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  Today is the day of Langling Wang's triumphant return.

  It's not just Langling Wang, but also Lou Qiuniang has returned. Because of Langling Wang's fame in Ye City. Also because of the exclusive favoritism towards Zhang Gui, which was widely disputed. At this moment, the streets of Ye City were packed with people. Countless young men and women rushed to the streets, eager to catch a glimpse of his elegance, especially Lou Qiuniang's elegance.

  However, to everyone's disappointment, they did not see Lou Qiuniang. Even the King of Lanling only wore a helmet to cover his face and slightly revealed it, ordering his men to clear the crowd, and hastily drove towards the Lanling King's mansion.

  He can't wait to go and comfort his beloved concubine at home.

  The King of Lanling is indeed somewhat hasty.

  After rushing into the government office on horseback, as soon as he saw the welcoming Fang Lao, he jumped off the horse's back with a leap. Handing over the reins to the servant, Prince Langling asked Fang Lao: "Where is Ah Qi? Why didn't she come out to welcome me?"

  As soon as the words fell, he saw that Fang Lao's face was unsightly, and the dusty and exhausted Langling Wang said with a dry throat: "Is it because of the Lou Qiunu affair that you blame me? She should believe in me, my princess, how could I be that kind of shrew?"

  Just as he said that, he himself couldn't help but smile wryly: when it came to Zhang Qi, he was finding it harder and harder to be tough. He had been sleeping poorly for several nights in a row, and as soon as he entered the city, he hurried back to explain things to her, afraid that she would get the wrong idea. But she should understand him - even if he were to spend his whole life unmarried, he would never get involved with that kind of woman, and he would never let her drive Zhang Qi to desperation!

  To be honest, among all the noble ladies in Yanjing City, apart from A Yu, he couldn't find a second one who could tolerate Ah Qi as his legitimate wife. Unfortunately, Ah Qi always stubbornly refused to believe him.

  Jian Fang ignored him and Lanling King didn't ask again. He turned around, taking big strides towards the bedroom. To think about it, this was his first time being apart from her for so long, and he actually missed her a bit.

  He had just taken a step forward when Old Fang, now fully awake, hastily approached him. He stretched out his hand and was about to grab Langling Wang, wanting to say something, but opened his mouth only to close it again.

  The King of Lanling strode into the main courtyard, and as soon as he entered, he loudly called out: "A Qie, A Qie..."

  Under the peach tree with remaining petals, there was no sign of her. The garden was also empty. Was she in the bedroom?

  The King of Lanling walked away with big strides.

  When he walked down the steps, more than twenty guards came out. Seeing Langling Wang, they thudded and thudded, and actually knelt on the ground in unison!

  What is this?

  The King of Lanling halted his steps!

  In his puzzled gaze, Fang the old steward also hurried over. He walked to the back of Langling Wang and called out in a hoarse voice: "Your Highness, Zhang Ji she..."

  The King of Lanling spun around swiftly and stared at Fang Lao tightly without noticing his own voice trembling, "What's wrong with her?"

  "She's gone." As he uttered these four words, Lang Ling Wang suddenly took a step back, and Fang Lao said with difficulty: "Early this morning, she was found to be gone."

  Before Langling Wang could react, a guard leader crawled forward on his knees and knocked his head heavily on the ground. In a loud voice, he said: "Your Highness, I deserve to die! Yang Da and Ye Lu Wu are also gone. Last night, we were all drugged with aphrodisiacs. It wasn't until this morning that we discovered they had disappeared together with Zhang Ji."

  Gone?

  Gone?

  What does this mean?

  The King of Lanling suddenly retreated several steps, his face pale, looking at the crowd in a daze, looking at Old Fang. He looked at their uneasy, sad and bewildered faces, looking at them sweating profusely with tension.

  It was almost sudden that Langling Wang understood the meaning of the three words "disappeared".

  Ah Qi is gone!

  How is it possible? He didn't let go of her hand, so how did she disappear?

  It's true, his Ai Qi is so beautiful. So charming, many men want her. It was his negligence, it was him...

  He suddenly took another step back.

  He slowly tightened his grip on the sword at his waist and said in a low voice: "Have you sent someone to look for him?"

  "Searched for but never found."

  "Where have you been?"

  "At each of the city gates' gate guard stations, as well as underground, are many heroic youths."

  "How many hours has it been?"

  "It's five o'clock!"

  Five watches were enough for those people to take Ah Qi far, far away. Until he was so far that he could no longer be seen.

  The King of Lanling raised his head. His eyes stared blankly at the leaves swaying in the wind, and suddenly he felt empty and desolate. If he couldn't find Aqi again, if this life, he would never see Aqi again...

  He didn't dare think about it anymore.

  Gritting his teeth, Langling Wang said hoarsely: "I'll enter the palace immediately."

  He had just turned around, and again his footsteps stopped, "Was it last night?"

  "Yes."

  "Yesterday in Ye City, it was spread that the Empress Dowager is going to marry off Lou Qi's daughter to me?"

  "Yes!"

  "It seems we need to ask the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty about this!"

  As the conversation reached this point, Langling Wang hastily walked out. He was in such a hurry that he jumped twice when mounting his horse and not only failed to get on its back but almost slipped off from it.

  Fang Lao looked at this scene with sorrow and hastily ordered: "Quickly follow the Duke of Jun, protect him!"

  "Yes."

  Watching the figure of Langling Wang leave, Fang Lao thought painfully: I really hope to find Zhang Ji back soon... Even if she wants to leave, she can't do it at this time and in this way. She shouldn't be a permanent shadow in the life of the county king!

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  It was natural that Prince Lanling returned without achieving anything.

  Not long after he left the palace, everyone in Ye City knew that Zhang Shi, the concubine of Langya Wang, had disappeared!

  A big living person, how can he disappear?

  As soon as this question arose, everyone did not guess. But it was unanimously thought of Lou Qiuniang, thought of the Lou family, and thought of the Empress Dowager.

  With Lou Qiuniang's arrogance and the strength of the Lou family, as well as Empress Dowager Lou's favoritism, that Zhang woman was probably dealt with.

  Who made her status lowly and foolishly blocked the way of Lou Qiuniang?

  ……

  What a pity, such a peerless beauty.

  Rumors sprouted up one after another, like a spring breeze that swept through the entire city of Ye in just one day.

  After this rumor came out, Lou Qiuniang was obviously flustered, and not just her, the entire Lou family was restless. Of course, for now, this storm was still being covered up and had not yet swept into the Empress Dowager's palace.

  In the evening, Lou Qiuniang hastily drove her carriage, accompanied by the clan elder, and arrived at the Langling Wangfu.

  They met the King of Lanling.

  Still wearing armor, it seemed as if Langling Wang had just returned from the battlefield and hadn't changed his clothes for several hours, yet he looked exceptionally gaunt.

  Not only is he thin, but his hard-earned upright body also gives people a sense of heavy loneliness.

  However, after a few hours of not seeing him, Lou Qiuniang felt a little scared when she saw him again.

  Fortunately, the clan elder was a steady one. He bowed to Lang Ling Wang and said seriously without waiting for him to ask: "Chang Gong, the disappearance of Zhang's family has nothing to do with our Lou family. Although there are people in the clan who have had such thoughts, they haven't had time to take action yet." He raised his hand and solemnly swore: "If my words are deceitful, may heaven strike me with lightning!"

  This oath is very serious.

  In this world where Buddhism is deeply believed and the cycle of heaven's way is trusted without a doubt, the words of the elder have great persuasive power.

  Feeling Lang Ling Wang's gaze on herself, the usually arrogant and domineering Lou Qiuniang also stepped forward. The tall and statuesque woman lowered her head, speaking in a timid tone for the first time like a child: "I didn't, I really didn't!" She raised her head and said loudly: "I can also swear an oath."

  At this moment, a hurried carriage sound came, the carriage stopped hastily, Zheng Yu jumped down and ran quickly to the front of Langling Wang, saying: "Xiao Guan, don't worry, my family has also sent someone to ask. At the latest tomorrow there will be news coming."

  She walked up to him, looking at his dispirited and haggard appearance with concern, and said softly: "Don't be like this... you've exhausted yourself, not just me, but also Ah Qiu would feel heartache if she knew."

  Her voice is as gentle as can be, her expression is full of care and concern, moving people to emotion.

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  What is chastity? It's just self-restraint. The better the woman, the more she restrains herself for no reason.

  I've always thought that while purity is important, good women who are pure often lose out to bad women who will stop at nothing. Also, good women who are pure are easily controlled by unscrupulous men (this is purely a reflection on reality and has no relation to the plot or characters of this story).

  So, I'd like to say that life is already tough enough. If it's not your fault, why not give yourself a little more freedom of heart? And if you know that the path ahead is dark, please also give yourself a little more freedom of choice.

  Furthermore, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, hardly anyone mentioned the two words "chastity" anymore. In those turbulent times, requiring a woman to be chaste was a laughable matter. The Princess of Guangping, Hu Shi, in this book, was famous in history for bringing her own daughter-in-law together to sell their bodies and become imperial concubines. Moreover, she said something that shocked the world: "Being an empress is not as good as being a prostitute." Therefore, if someone really can't let go of their inhibitions, please look at this scene from a historical perspective.

  One more thing: this book absolutely has a perfect happy ending! Finally, remember to vote for Lin Jiacheng with pink tickets.

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