Chapter 2372: Prisoner

Tian Shanshan glared at Ah-Ye. “I am a princess conferred by the Emperor. Who do you think you are to lay a hand on me? Get away from me! Get away!”

Fu’er and another maidservant hurriedly positioned themselves in front of Tian Shanshan, trying to shield her. “Our princess holds a high status. None of you are allowed to touch her! We’ll leave with you, but even if Lord Shao is here, he wouldn’t be so unreasonable, would he?”

Ah-Ye remained unmoved, his expression unchanged. “Tie her up and take her away!”

“How dare you!”

Tian Shanshan screamed and struggled against her captors.

Ah-Ye coldly instructed, “Tie her tighter and gag her as well.”

What right did a stage prisoner have to act so high and mighty? Regardless of her status as a princess, anyone who dared to challenge the Lord would be restrained, even if they were of royal blood.

Tian Shanshan shuddered, glaring at Ah-Ye with intense hatred but remained silent.

Soon, the group was securely bound and placed into carriages. Ah-Ye led a squad of cavalry to escort the carriages as they swiftly departed the town.

The townspeople were abuzz with speculation, but from their distant vantage, they only saw that something significant had occurred without understanding the details.

As the group left the town at such a rapid pace, their departure only deepened the townspeople’s confusion.

It wasn’t until some time later that the Second Prince realized Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan had not brought many people into his territory. He deeply regretted not acting sooner, but it was too late now.

Shao Yunduan continued onward with Qiao Xuan, and they did not stop to rest until they reached their own territory, arriving late at night.

The residence that had been arranged on short notice was well-guarded, and a doctor was already waiting for them.

When the two doctors were admitted, Qiao Xuan still looked somewhat dazed.

Shao Yunduan spoke gently, “Let’s have the doctor examine you. Are you feeling unwell?”

Qiao Xuan felt a warm sensation in her heart and smiled. “I’m not unwell; I’m fine! It’s just a coincidence that Tian Shanshan and her group are trying to take me away from Hangzhou City and bring me to the capital. They’re being more courteous on the way because if I were to get injured, they’d be in trouble.”

Shao Yunduan sighed with relief upon hearing this, the weight of his worries and guilt lifting somewhat.

“That’s good to hear! You’ve always had good luck. Still, it’s best to have the doctor check you over so we can be certain.”

Qiao Xuan smiled and agreed, deciding it was best to put his mind at ease.

The two doctors examined her carefully. Aside from the purple bruises on her wrists, she was otherwise in good condition.

After dismissing the doctors, Shao Yunduan sneered. “Tian Shanshan is relentless. I will make sure she pays tenfold for what she did to you!”

He gently touched the bruise on Qiao Xuan’s wrist. “Does it hurt? Were you scared…?”

Qiao Xuan leaned into his arms, shook her head, and smiled. “Not at all! I knew you would save me. I’m fine now! I trust you completely, but you should also trust yourself.”

Shao Yunduan couldn’t help but laugh. He sighed with admiration. “You!”

Was there anyone more understanding than his wife? He doubted it. She didn’t want him to feel guilty.

He was grateful to have found her.

Hot food was ready, so they embraced, shared some tender moments, and enjoyed a comforting dinner together.

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