Lu Qian smiled apologetically and said, "You and I are in the same boat. If the boat capsizes, no one will survive. Don't worry, I won't lead the fire to the Snow Song Palace. However, this isn't a threat, it's a token of my sincerity. Compared to this, what I'm asking of you is just a trivial matter … "Shen Shiyun said," I can't promise you anything first. Everything, big or small, depends on the person. Since you can't continue with your abilities, it can't be an easy task. "
Lu Qian laughed dryly and said, "I still remember clearly how high-spirited and rational you were when you refused me. Now, it's finally my turn to raise a condition. I just want to see the Lord Baylor Ling. " Shen Shiyun's face turned upside down. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She said, "You spent so much effort to win me over. So it's still because of this matter? Just confess honestly. If it's because of Xiao Xuan, why would you be so proactive? It's still because of Miss Nangong, right? Why haven't you given up yet? "
Lu Qian said, "I won't give up on Xueer for the rest of my life. In any case, I don't really want your son anymore. Using him as bait for so many days still hasn't yielded any results. Shouldn't we make some slight changes to our tactics? It's like taking the initiative to deliver him to your door … "
Shen Shiyun said indifferently, "Forget it. Right now, I'm afraid the one he favors the most is still your disciple, Prince Cheng." She took out a bunch of keys from her bosom and handed them to him. She said, "After we go back, I'll give the order to release him. I heard that he's locked up in prison and doesn't eat or drink. He won't be able to last much longer. Rather than letting him starve to death, it's better to use him one last time. "
Xuan Shuang was still lying in his prison cell as usual. His hands were playing with a few stalks of straw that he had randomly picked up. There were also a few crumpled blueprints on his knees. He was picking up small stones and carving on the wall. It was the blueprint of the western firearms. Xuan Shuang had boasted in front of Jiang Jianchen. She was determined to figure it out. Xuan Shuang was determined to figure it out. For this reason, it was not a problem even if he did not sleep or rest.
He was born smart, so after a lot of hard work, he solved the problem one by one, and sure enough, the problem was solved. With his hands behind his head, he was just about to take a nap when the sound of chains turning suddenly came from outside the cell. Then, with a creak, the cell door opened. A jailer stood at the side and said expressionlessly, "Lord Baylor Ling, you may leave."
Xuan Shuang showed the whites of her eyes and said, "Oh, so soon? I don't think I deserve to die, do I? "The jailer said," Imperial Concubine Yun ordered me to open the door and let Ling Bei Le out. This is an order from above. There is no need for Lord Baylor to make sarcastic remarks and make things difficult for us little pawns. "
Xuan Shuang sneered and said, "Humph, humph, it's that woman again? Why should I be locked up just because she says I'm going to be locked up? Why should I just pat my butt and leave when she lets me out? I don't like her, so I won't go out. Tell her that I like this prison cell, even this place is much warmer than the Snow Song Palace. I plan to live here for a long time! Tell her that she doesn't need to come and see me, she can just pretend that she never raised me, this son of hers. "
The jailer said in a low voice, "Actually, it's another person who wants to see you. I don't know what method he used, but he finally begged Her Highness to let you go. If you don't accept his kindness and refuse to go out to see him, you'll be letting him down. "
Xuan Shuang's heart was suddenly moved. "If I'm locked up in prison, I'll lose my foundation, who will remember me? Ah … could it be … could it be Xiao Xuan? "He thought that if Cheng Jiaxuan could run around and beg him in every possible way, it would be extremely difficult. He had said many times that he would no longer be tempted by girls, but right now he still could not resist the indescribable desire. Without saying anything else, he followed the jailer out of the prison cell. When he first arrived outside, the sunlight was so dazzling that he almost couldn't open his eyes.
When Lu Qian saw Xuan Shuang, he was especially enthusiastic and went forward to greet him. Xuan Shuang still had a glimmer of hope, so he probed, "Lord Lu, was it you who saved me?" Seeing him nod his head in acknowledgment, a strong sense of loss swept through his heart. Even the joy of escaping prison faded a lot.
Lu Qian laughed mockingly, "Who else could it be other than me? Xiao Xuan, that girl, only cares about the Seven Fiends Demons. She has no conscience at all. How can she compare to our friendship! "Xuan Shuang's mouth curved into a cold smile, and he directly interrupted," What do you want me to help you with? Just say it. "
Lu Qian laughed dryly, "Young Master Ling, aren't you treating me like an outsider by saying this? It's as if we're really so distant … "He paused, as if he couldn't bear to miss out on this rare opportunity, and lowered his voice," Speaking of which, how did you know? "
Xuan Shuang laughed coldly, "In the past, everyone fought to curry favor with me. Wasn't it all because of my status and the benefits they could get? When I was in prison, I had no power and no influence. Who knows where all the friends I made in the past went to avoid the limelight. Only you were willing to be at my beck and call. As the saying goes, mountains and rivers are easy to change, but a person's nature is difficult to change. I've never given you any benefits, so there's still something worth working for. Perhaps … Oh, is it for my master? "
Lu Qian thought that this little rascal was so shrewd. In front of him, trying to be sloppy would only be asking for trouble. Moreover, if he took the opportunity to coax him and then sincerely asked for help, the results would be much greater. He replied, "Young Master Ling, you're truly a genius with divine foresight and peerless intelligence. This is the girl I mentioned to you before, Xia Shengxun. Her original name was Nangong Xue. The day before she married Li Yijie, she was captured by your master and hasn't returned since. I think that no matter how heartless and heartless he is, he would still listen to your last disciple … "
Xuan Shuang nodded. When he first heard about Xia Shengxun, he had heard it so many times that calluses almost formed in his ears. He had also given Xia Shengxun and Li Yijie a lot of absurd ideas, so this moment was still fresh in his memory. He muttered to himself irresolutely, "She's not going to be your future wife, so why do you need to blindly coax her? You're so enthusiastic, isn't this poles apart from your usual style? I'm enjoying my time in prison. Just think, which Ah Ge would have the opportunity to experience the bitter joy of being a prisoner? You haven't even given me a chance to properly experience it, yet you're stirring things up midway. Is it because of this boring little matter? "
Lu Qian forced a smile and said, "Young Master Ling, please don't make fun of me. To tell you the truth, I'm very fond of Xueer. Only by having her by my side at all times will I have a chance to continue fighting for her. Besides, being her savior will surely give me a lot of points. After a long time, there will be a day when I'll surpass Li Yijie. " Xuan Shuang smiled and said, "Being too self-confident is the same as being complacent. Ay, even if I let you take advantage of him this time, it just so happens that I have something to ask of him. It's not because of your face."
Lu Qian hastily replied, "Yes, yes, how could I have such a big face? Please hurry up, I'll go get your carriage and prepare your horse. " Xuan Shuang said, "I'm not in a hurry. It wasn't easy for me to escape from that damned place. How can I not rest? For the next few days, I'll stay in the palace. I'll eat what I like and play what I like. When I'm in a good mood, I'll go see him. If I talk to him, it'll be very hurtful. I don't want to look for trouble. "
Lu Qian anxiously said, "A life is at stake, how can you be so negligent? You're enjoying the joy of being reborn in the palace, but who knows what kind of abyss of suffering Xueer's side is? If I can't keep her, I … I … what's the use of saving you? "In his anxiety, he did not even try to conceal his true purpose.
Xuan Shuang coldly humphed and said, "If you're really that anxious, why don't you go yourself? You'd rather avoid the important and dwell on the trivial to save me. You really know how to make a choice, don't you? Who knows my Shifu's usual way of doing things? That Xia Shengxun … Miss Nangong is his most important bargaining chip. Before he sees Li Yijie, he won't make a move lightly. Otherwise, how could he let her stay safe and sound until today? Even if you grew wings and flew in front of her, it would still be useless. Since you insist that 'a life is at stake' and refuse to believe me, that means you don't trust me. Why do you need to ask me for help? "
Lu Qian was rendered speechless by his words. With a bit of sarcasm, he said, "Is that so? Then it's my fault? Then I'd like to ask Young Master Ling to take a good rest. After sitting in prison for several days, your mouth must be tasteless. Do you want me to send you some good wine and fat chicken every day? "
Xuan Shuang laughed and said, "Sure! It's good that you have this kind of thought. " Lu Qian secretly clenched his teeth. He did not want to lose this one and only lead. He cursed this little bastard tens of millions of times. In the end, he agreed to do as he was told.
After that, Xuan Shuang ate, drank, and played all day long. Most of the time, he just lazily lay on his small bed, not moving at all. He had never been so carefree in his life. The only change was that the food and wine that was delivered to his room was eaten and drunk. The bottom of the tray was glossy and shiny, and there were a few scattered bones. He exclaimed in admiration, "It's really not bad! It can be said to be the best in the world! This chef has some talent. Reward him! "
At first, Lu Qian was worried, so he sent a large number of secret agents to keep an eye on him. He was determined to find out every move he made, not even for half a second. For several days, the reports came back about how the Lord Baylor Ling was playing around and losing his will. He also presented the plate that he had cut off halfway as evidence for him to see.
There were a few people who did not know what was going on, so they flattered their master, congratulating him that the day of his success had finally arrived. Lu Qian was so annoyed that he had nothing to say. He repeatedly comforted himself that Xuan Shuang had always been more mature than his peers. This was only a temporary indulgence. After a period of time, he would naturally improve. Unexpectedly, Xuan Shuang's laziness got out of hand. Not only did he ignore Lu Qian's repeated exhortations, he did not even pay attention to his proclamation as an emperor.
Over time, even a person with a good temper would wear out their patience. Lu Qian finally made up his mind and took the initiative to attack. That day, without prior notice, he quietly stopped the Imperial Bodyguards at the door and quietly crept in. At the same time, he secretly felt wronged. He clearly came to denounce Lu Qian's wrongdoings, but now he was acting like a thief. Where was his imposing manner?
Xuan Shuang was gorging himself in the room. He held a drumstick in both hands and brought it to his mouth. He gnawed on it until his mouth was glistening with oil. As soon as he saw Lu Qian arrive, he immediately gulped down a mouthful of wine and swallowed several times. He greeted, "Lord Lu, you seem to be in a good mood! Come here, don't scold me for taking it all for myself. It's just that the wool comes from the sheep's back … Hey, hey, Qingtian Stronghold's Big Boss, your luck is very good. I know you won't mind, right? Try this. "
He picked up several dishes with his chopsticks, but Lu Qian kept saying he did not want them. In the end, he became anxious and simply laid out the dishes on the table. He said, "Young Master Ling, let's not beat around the bush in front of honest people. Eating and drinking are secondary. Now I just want to ask you something. I asked you to do a few days ago. You haven't forgotten, have you? When do you plan to leave? "
Xuan Shuang said, "Oh, you came at the right time. Master asked me to tell you that he is inviting Miss Nangong to be his guest. Perhaps it will be a few days before she is released. Please relax and wait for her." Lu Qian's face darkened. He said, "What nonsense are you talking about? These days, oh … it's obvious … "He almost let the cat out of the bag. How could he dare to tell Xuan Shuang," I know your whereabouts better than you do? "
Xuan Shuang giggled and said, "What about it? You don't have the right to judge what I did these days, do you? How do you know I didn't go? Maybe I took advantage of everyone's nap at noon to sneak out. Or maybe I couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, so I put your request on my agenda … After all, only I know my every move. Unless you have solid evidence, but the reason behind it is easy to speculate. I'm afraid it won't look good. "
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