Hong Ling had seen Mo Ronghui before. At that time, she was still a servant girl of the Ye Family. Every day, she would follow behind the young lady to serve her. At that time, Mo Ronghui was still the high and mighty Crown Prince. However, he was also the most gentle and amiable man she had ever seen.
Others said that His Royal Highness was terrible, but Hong Ling felt that not only was the crown prince not terrible, but he was also very generous to servants like her.
She remembered that once, when His Royal Highness played chess with her, she accidentally poured the girl's sugar water on His Royal Highness's feet. At that time, she thought she was dead, but His Royal Highness just gently said that it was okay and asked her to bring another bowl. Although the crown prince didn't care for the girl's face, Hong Ling remembered him for the rest of her life.
She thought she would never see him again in her life.
His Royal Highness …
"Hong Ling, tell me, is Lu Yaoyao your girl?" Mo Ronghui bent down and looked down at Hong Ling, who was hanging.
"Your Royal Highness …" Hong Ling smiled slightly. She didn't seem to feel the pain in her body anymore. The scars caused by the whipping seemed to no longer hurt when she saw him. "This slave is now serving our girl."
Mo Ronghui looked at Hong Ling, whose face was covered with sweat. He remembered this servant girl because she was always by Ye Zhen's side at that time. Whenever Ye Zhen cared about something, he would look at her a few more times. For three days, in order to force her to say why Ye Zhen became Lu Yaoyao, this servant girl was interrogated by Luo Cheng with all kinds of torture, but she refused to say a word.
She was trained by Ye Zhen. Mo Ronghui couldn't help but be softhearted, so he appeared in front of her.
"You know what I'm talking about." Mo Ronghui looked at her faintly. "Does Mo Rongzhan know that she is Ye Zhen?"
"Your Royal Highness, what are you talking about? This slave doesn't understand. The emperor has deep affection for the Empress. No matter what you do, it's useless." Hong Ling's eyes reddened. She truly felt sorry for Mo Ronghui. He had captured her just to be used by others. He was still thinking about their young lady. "Your Highness, don't be deceived. The young lady is already dead. If she knew that you did this, she would be very angry and sad."
Mo Ronghui whispered, "I just want to protect her. If Mo Rongzhan was good to her, he would not have exchanged her for the jade seal."
"No, no." Hong Ling forcefully shook her head. "Her Highness is the daughter of the Lu Family. She's doing very well now, better than ever before. Don't be fooled by Lu Lingzhi. He poisoned the daughter, set fire to King Qin's Manor, it's him … it's all his doing."
"How did you know it was him? Where were you at that time?" Mo Ronghui asked in a low voice.
Hong Ling said, "I was saved by Xiao Qi. You know Xiao Qi …"
"You were rescued. How do you know what Lu Lingzhi did? It was Ye Zhen who told you, wasn't it?" Mo Ronghui laughed, his long and narrow eyes sparkling with joy.
Hong Ling closed her eyes and extinguished the last trace of affection in her heart. "Nubi used to serve Miss Ye. Now, nubi serves Empress …"
Mo Ronghui stood up. "I've already gotten what I wanted to know. What else do you have to ask?"
Lu Lingzhi and Luo Cheng walked out from the corner without even looking at Hong Ling. "Since Your Highness has already gotten what you want, you should know what to do next."
"I won't go back to the Summer Palace." Mo Ronghui glanced at Lu Lingzhi. "Lu Lingzhi, even if you help me get the Jin Kingdom today, I will not let you go after I succeed in the future."
"Your Highness, leave with me now. Your old subordinates have been waiting for your return for a long time." Lu Lingzhi said with a smile. He didn't have long to live. When the time came, there was no need for Mo Ronghui to not let him go.
Mo Ronghui glanced at Hong Ling and strode out. "Don't kill her. Send her back."
Lu Lingzhi smiled. "Your Highness is really kind. Luo Cheng, do as Your Highness says."
"Yes." Luo Cheng lowered his head and promised.
"Lu Lingzhi!" Hong Ling gritted her teeth and roared. She glared at the man whose face was beyond recognition and whose true appearance couldn't be seen at all. "You will die a horrible death! You will die a horrible death!"
If it wasn't for her, why would the Crown Prince, who was doing well in the Summer Palace, think of rebelling? This goddamn Lu Lingzhi, how many people did he want to harm before he was satisfied?
"I've done many evil things and never thought that I would have a good ending." Lu Lingzhi smiled faintly. "If you see Yao Yao, tell her that I'm waiting for her to take her life."
Hong Ling forcefully spat on Lu Lingzhi's face. "I should've advised Miss to stay away from a disgusting slut like you. You're just a lowly merchant, how dare you think about our Miss. Lu Lingzhi, no matter what you do, our Miss won't even look at you. She'll only think that you're even more disgusting."
Luo Cheng kicked Hong Ling's heart. "Who do you think you are? How dare you yell at our master."
Hong Ling spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Don't kill her here." Lu Lingzhi took out a handkerchief and wiped the saliva off his face. He looked at Hong Ling with disgust. "Let your people enjoy."
Luo Cheng grinned. "Alright."
Lu Lingzhi walked out of the dark cellar. Mo Ronghui was already waiting for him in the carriage.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid that the people in the city have already discovered our identities. Now we can only leave the city through the mountain road." Lu Lingzhi said.
"Aren't you afraid that Mo Rongzhan will catch up?" Mo Ronghui asked faintly.
Lu Lingzhi chuckled. "They can't catch up."
He had been in the capital for so many years and had done so many cover-ups. Even if Mo Rongzhan knew that he was hiding in Prince Yi's Mansion, by the time he found out, they would already be safe.
Hong Ling was brought to the palace. She didn't know how she managed to hold on to her last breath. Those men were venting on her body. She was in pain, but she still held on to her last breath. Finally, someone came to save her.
"Hong Ling!" Ye Chunnan saw the scene in front of him and hurriedly turned his head. He really couldn't bear to take another look. He took his clothes and wrapped Hong Ling up. "Who is it?"
"Young Master …" Hong Ling's tears fell like rain. She knew that she couldn't live any longer. She really held on too hard. "It's … Lu Lingzhi …"
Mo Rongzhan stood by the door. His handsome face was gloomy. "Take her back. Let Yaoyao save her."
"This servant can't live." Hong Ling said weakly. "Your Majesty, Lu Lingzhi … and the Crown Prince … left …"
Ye Chunnan's eyes were filled with anger. "Hong Ling, don't speak. Yaoyao will save you."
"Don't let Miss know … She will be sad." After saying that, Hong Ling's hand dropped.
She could finally leave in peace. She could finally let Miss know that Lu Lingzhi was still alive.
"Your Majesty, she's dead." Ye Chunnan whispered to Mo Rongzhan.
Mo Rongzhan was silent for a moment. "Take her back. Don't let Yaoyao see her. Yaoyao won't give up."
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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