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In a dilapidated temple outside the city...

Liu Wei, a confidant of King Cheng Xie Jingxing, carried a sack and threw it directly to the ground, making a dull thud as it hit the ground.

The person inside the sack kept twisting and turning, trying to break free, but no matter how hard they tried, it was to no avail.

"Your Highness, the man has been captured."

Liu Wei pointed to the writhing thing on the ground and said.

"Did you grab the wrong person?"

Xie Jingxing glanced at the sack on the ground.

"Your Highness, rest assured, how could I possibly have arrested the wrong person!"

The third wife of the Xiao family, no, now she should be called the eldest daughter of the Li family.

Li Nanyu is a well-known beauty.

Although she is no longer a young girl, she has not only retained her charm but has also gained a touch of elegance, remaining breathtakingly beautiful.

I can't possibly admit I'm wrong.

Liu Wei spoke with a hint of male admiration.

"Hmm, stop looking so sleazy, look at you."

So what if this woman is pretty? She's secondhand now, what's so special about her!

"Quickly untie the rope so I can inspect the goods first. If I've grabbed the wrong person, you can go and accept the punishment yourself!"

Xie Jingxing waved his hand and said.

There are plenty of beautiful women out there, but he won't give a second glance to a secondhand woman, no matter how beautiful she is.

He's only interested in pretty, uncivilized young girls!

Liu Wei quickly untied the rope and pulled the person out of the sack.

Li Nanyu's hands were tied, a wad of cloth was stuffed in her mouth, her hair was loose, and the gold hairpin in her hair was crooked.

Despite her disheveled appearance, her natural beauty and stunning looks were still undeniable.

The first thing she saw was Prince Cheng, Xie Jingxing, sitting there with a cold expression, looking at her.

She couldn't help but shudder, and knelt down in front of King Cheng with a thud. Her bright eyes were filled with tears, and she shook her head desperately, sobbing, before kowtowing again.

She had heard everything that King Cheng and Liu Wei had just said.

She knew that Liu Wei, a confidant of King Cheng, had captured her, but she couldn't understand why King Cheng had captured her.

She has already divorced the third master of the Xiao family, so why is the prince arresting her?

Even if you need to vent your anger, you shouldn't take it out on yourself!

King Cheng was notorious for his ruthlessness, and the common people avoided him at all costs.

So no matter what Cheng Wang's purpose was in capturing him, he should beg for mercy to save his life first!

She didn't want to be killed by Prince Cheng after just escaping the Xiao family and avoiding exile and hardship.

And just now, King Cheng called her a second-hand item; that was really rude of him.

"Liu Wei, remove the food from her mouth and let her speak."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Liu Wei bent down and did as instructed.

Li Nanyu took several deep breaths before begging for mercy, "This humble woman, Li Nanyu, greets Your Highness. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

"I don't know what I've done to offend Your Highness, please enlighten me."

"Miss Nanyu, you have not offended me, so there is nothing to be afraid of."

I had Liu Wei invite you here, but his method of doing so was far too rude.

I'm not a heartless killer, Miss Nanyu, there's no need to be afraid, look...

Why is your body shaking so violently?

King Cheng spoke in a calm tone, with a teasing smile on his face, giving people the illusion that he was not the demon of legend.

"Liu Wei, hurry up and help Miss Nanyu up and untie her."

Remember this: don't be so rude to women. Look how scared Miss Nanyu is!

Apologize to her right now.

"Yes, Your Highness, I'm sorry, Miss Nanyu, you misunderstood Your Highness's meaning."

Liu Wei, with a stern face, untied Li Nanyu and helped her up.

"Your Highness..."

Please just say what's on your mind!

"If I am able to serve, I will certainly do my best."

Li Nanyu isn't stupid; she knows that Prince Cheng wouldn't have kidnapped her here for no reason.

I'm afraid they have ill intentions!

"Miss Nanyu is such a straightforward person, I like that kind of person."

Then I'll cut to the chase and get straight to the point.

Recently, I have had a troubling matter that I cannot resolve.

"Your Highness, please tell me, what is it?"

"It's quite simple."

"Find the young master of the Xiao family and hand him over to me."

Li Nanyu froze on the spot, her pupils shrinking slightly.

She should have thought of that sooner...

How could someone as powerful as King Cheng simply kidnap her to this dilapidated temple to humiliate her as a divorced woman?

really………

Her voice was feigned calmness, "Your Highness...I..."

I have divorced the Third Master of the Xiao family and am no longer a member of the Xiao family.

I now have no connection with the Xiao family.

Ah Yan...

That child has absolutely nothing to do with me anymore.

I'm afraid I can't help you; we can't find the young master of the Xiao family...

Your Highness, please don't become a refugee woman...

At this moment, Xie Jingxing's expression immediately changed, turning frosty.

"Miss Nanyu, I'm not asking you to kill the young master of the Xiao family. You don't need to refuse so quickly."

"How do you know you can't find the young master of the Xiao family without even trying?"

Xie Jingxing's tone was icy, carrying an undeniable sense of authority.

"Miss Nanyu, isn't my lord's meaning clear enough?"

No matter what method you use, you must find the young master of the Xiao family.

Even lying is acceptable.

Although you have severed ties with the Xiao family, you understand them even better.

Surely there's a way to find him and gain his trust.

Liu Wei snorted coldly and reminded him.

Then he touched the hilt of his knife with one hand.

Li Nanyu reflexively took a step back, but still forced a smile, "Lord Liu, you jest. The young master of the Xiao family has never been close to me. Even if I find him, I might not be able to deceive him!"

"Miss Nanyu has repeatedly declined; is she refusing a polite offer only to be forced to drink a forfeit?"

Xie Jingxing stood up and looked down at Li Nanyu.

"Your Highness, please calm your anger..."

This humble woman dares not...

But I had already left the Xiao family and had no idea where the young master had gone.

I only heard my younger brother say that everyone in the Xiao family had been arrested, except for the young master who had disappeared.

It's not that I'm unwilling to help, but I really don't know where to find him!

"Please, Your Highness, don't let me become a refugee woman."

Li Nanyu dug her fingertips into her palm, the pain keeping her conscious for the last moment.

Then he kowtowed repeatedly.

She had already wronged Third Master by divorcing him.

The Xiao family matriarch and the others had treated her well; she couldn't let the Xiao family down again.

All she wants now is to live a peaceful and quiet life.

Xie Jingxing chuckled softly as if he had heard a joke, then his smile vanished and his gaze turned cold. "Miss Nanyu, it's alright if you don't want to help. I've heard that your little nephew is clever and quick-witted, and seems to be about the same age as the young master of the Xiao family. I like him very much."

"How about we arrange for him to come to the Prince's residence another day to keep my young master company, and to serve as my son's page?"

Upon hearing this, Li Nanyu felt a chill run through her, a bone-chilling cold spreading throughout her body.

King Cheng was trying to threaten her with the life of her eldest nephew.

That was her brother's only son, the sole heir of the Li family, and the hope for the future of the Li family.

What should she do?

What should I do...?