Marry a Duke

Chapter 178 Caught

After a few polite words, Lian Xing sent the people around her away, leaving only the two of them.

Lianxing poured water for Fu Ran personally.

Fu Ran had already drunk a bellyful of water in the teahouse, but she did not refuse.

"Princess Lianxing hasn't been out lately, is it because the marriage candidate has been decided? It's being rumored that the Emperor is about to issue an edict granting the marriage between Princess Ruhui and Nadu."

Lian Xing smiled.

"The emperor can issue an edict at any time, and the candidate is not just Nadu. Ruhui is unwilling to marry Nadu because she was forced by the eldest princess. I think Ruhui will regret it in the next two days." Lian Xing smiled softly.

Fu Ran raised his eyebrows. It seemed that there was something fishy going on.

Ruhui has been disobeying the princess for a long time.

If Ruhui had not taken action at the beginning, she would not be here today.

Everything is a mistake.

"It seems that Princess Lianxing is determined."

"It's not my own effort. What ability do I, a person who just came back from Fengxian Temple, have?" Precisely because the person behind the scenes is Wei Xuan, Princess Lianxing treats Fu Ran as her own family.

Fu Ran is easy-going, not that arrogant girl from a wealthy family.

Lian Xing had long forgotten what her family was like before the accident.

She only knew that as long as she was alive, she would avenge her family and the deceased Qian Lianxing.

"Princess Lianxing is too modest. So, you really have to marry to Daliang."

"Yes, I will have a chance only if I marry to Daliang." Her life is not just about Fengxian Temple. "Fu Ran, it is too difficult for women to survive in this world. Under the power, it is impossible to live a free life. I thought I could only stay in Fengxian Temple in this life. That would be good, and I could live my life quietly. But fate will not allow me to live such a leisurely life."

She smiled wryly.

Look not far away.

Fu Ran noticed.

Standing there was the guard who had gone to Sifang Pavilion with her last time.

The guard was also looking at Princess Lianxing.

"Princess Lianxing, life is too bitter, and there may not be another life." Even if there is a next life, it will not be the same as the previous one. "I hope you don't just live for hatred. If you have the chance, you can take revenge, find a new life for yourself, and live happily in another place."

Fu Ran’s words made Lian Xing’s eyes warm.

No, she had never thought about such a day.

"So, does the Duke of Wei treat you well?" Lian Xing is smart. She knows about the affairs between the Duke of Wei and his wife. I'm afraid Fu Ran is also worried. "If he treats you badly, will you leave him?"

"Of course. If he treats me badly, I will definitely leave him if I have the chance. You can't accept fate. If you accept it, it's over."

She spread out her palms.

"Our destiny is ultimately in our own hands. Even if we can't make big decisions that change the world, at least we can make small decisions that affect ourselves."

Lian Xing understood.

But this topic is too heavy.

The two chatted about some light things, such as Wuyou.

Lianxing is unmarried and has no children, but she likes children.

She didn't think she would have children in her lifetime.

"Have a child of your own with the person you love." Fu Ran didn't say much. The guard looked over here from time to time, obviously worried.

She didn't stay in the villa for too long to avoid unnecessary trouble.

On the way back, Princess Lianxing gave her a string of Bodhi seeds.

She polished them one by one with her own hands.

Fu Ran accepted it and promised to keep it well, but she had nothing to give away, so she gave the sachet she carried with her to Princess Lian Xing.

I felt a little sleepy on the way back.

Qian Wu was driving the car, and she leaned against it and gradually fell asleep.

The car body shook.

Suddenly, the car overturned.

Before Fu Ran could react, he was thrown out.

She was so shocked that she saw stars and heard Qian Wu's call.

"Madam, madam—"

"Qian Wu, I'm here, I'm fine." It was just a little painful from the fall, "What happened?"

Got attacked.

The people who came were still men in black.

Today, Qian Wu is the only one by her side.

Qian Wu couldn't possibly be their opponent.

"etc--."

Fu Ran climbed up from the fallen wood chips and saw that Qian Wu had been stabbed twice, his arm was broken and a lot of blood had been lost.

I don't know if he can save his hand.

"You are here to arrest me, so don't touch innocent people." Fu Ran's face turned pale and his whole body was in pain.

Who will be sent?

Actually, there is no need to guess.

The only people she had offended in this world were the mother and daughter in the Princess's Mansion.

She also had no chance to offend other people.

"Kill him." The leader in black gave the order directly.

One of the men in black raised a knife and was about to chop.

"If you kill him, I will kill myself, and you can take the two bodies back to report." Fu Ran had no sword or knife with her, but the hairpin on her head was a good thing.

You can kill people or commit suicide.

She held the sharp end against her neck.

His eyes were calm, without any trace of panic.

Once you encounter this kind of thing many times, there is nothing to be afraid of.

She knew there was no point in being afraid.

Seeing this, the leader of the men in black kicked Qian Wu away.

At this time, Fu Ran saw clearly that Qian Wu was hit by an arrow.

One on the chest and one on the back.

He didn't say a word and kept persisting.

Fu Ran knew that he was following orders, but did he really not care about his own life at all?

She couldn't figure it out.

"Qian Wu, Qian Wu, can you hear me?"

Qian Wu did not respond.

The men in black did not stop. One of them struck Fu Ran on the back of the neck, and she knew nothing.

All that was left on the ground were the fallen horse, the broken carriage, and Qian Wu lying in blood.

Fu Ran was taken away.

Imprisoned in a dark dungeon.

It was cold and gloomy everywhere, and the smell was so bad that it made people sick.

She woke up, and the pain at the back of her neck told her that the other party had shown no mercy at all.

They didn't kill her on the spot because they thought she was still useful.

What use could she be of?

Is it the eldest princess who thinks she is useful, or is it Princess Ruhui who thinks she is useful?

She had been living too peacefully recently and thought that they were still somewhat afraid of Wei Xuan and would not attack her again. She was too naive.

It was pitch black all around, with no light at all.

Fu Ran resisted the urge to vomit.

She couldn't stay in a place like this for even a moment.

She didn't know whether Qian Wu was still alive. What if Qian Wu was dead?

She will feel guilty for Qian Wu's death for the rest of her life.

"Someone come, is there anyone here? Where have all the people gone?" She howled at the top of her voice.

Silence is even scarier.

Some sound, at least, can prove that she is still alive.

After a long time, the door was opened and a little light came in.

Fu Ran narrowed his eyes.

Water was brought in, but no food.

They didn't want her to starve to death, nor did they want her to live well.

Fu Ran didn't drink the water.

She was afraid the water might be poisonous.

She also needs to see how long she can hold on.