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Chapter 160 Lianxue is kidnapped again

An Ning Hou Nan Rongyi has already arrived at the mansion. When he was in Youzhou, he received a letter from his mother.

He simply didn't believe such a thing. Wanran was his adopted daughter, so there was absolutely no way this could be wrong.

As a result, half a month later, he received another letter from his wife Leng Shiyun.

Although the old lady was prejudiced against Wanran, Leng Shiyun definitely was not. She was happier than anyone else because she recognized her daughter.

If I hadn't investigated it thoroughly, I would never have written such a letter to him.

After confirming that the familiar handwriting was correct, Nan Rongyi had already made up his mind. He resolutely decided to set off back to the capital immediately.

Upon hearing the news, the old lady hurried out, tears streaming down her kind face like pearls from a broken string. She held Nan Rongyi's hand tightly, her voice choked with sobs but full of hope: "My son, you are finally back! I have seen all your hard work along the way, and it hurts my heart. Now, the truth has been revealed, and Meng Wanran's true face has been completely exposed. All of these are ironclad evidence. Please take a closer look."

When we met again, the old lady had a lot more silver hair on her temples.

Nan Rongyi returned home exhausted and without even having time to drink a sip of water, he immediately picked up the collected evidence.

In order to become the real daughter of the Marquis' Mansion, Meng Wanran has secretly eliminated more than a dozen women who came to recognize her as her relatives. Even though they were pretending to be her, they were innocent lives.

Not only that, she also teamed up with the imperial physician to poison the old lady. Her deep calculation and cruelty made Nan Rongyi's heart sink into a bottomless ice cellar.

The more Nan Rongyi read, the more her hands trembled. She was so angry that she felt dizzy. "Are these all true?"

He looked at Leng Shiyun in disbelief, wanting to ask her for confirmation.

Leng Shiyun nodded gently, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes, "All of this is absolutely true. My husband, we are so wrong. The real flesh and blood is out there experiencing hardships, while the imposter, relying on the power of the Marquis' Mansion, has become the Crown Princess."

Nan Rongyi clenched her fists, her heart burning with anger. She had planned to go to the palace immediately to plead with His Majesty and seek justice. "I will definitely meet His Majesty, reveal the truth, and let His Majesty decide for us."

"Meng Wanran is already pregnant with the prince's child. How could Your Majesty give up on her so easily? Moreover, this is a secret of the royal family. Once exposed, it will surely shock the court and the country. The Queen will also do her utmost to protect the royal family's reputation. How can she allow such a scandal to spread?"

"In this case, what can we do to break the current situation?"

Leng Shiyun, who was originally gentle by nature, showed a hint of cruelty in her eyes: "The only solution now is to make Meng Wanran childless."

If you don't frame her cruelly, she will drag the Marquis's Mansion into trouble.

This was the solution she came up with after discussing with Jiang Nianwei. Now Meng Wanran has not become suspicious yet, and she is now relying on the power of the Marquis' Mansion, which can help her completely lose the baby in her belly.

Now, Meng Wanran is still immersed in her own calculations, unaware of the impending storm. She is trying to use the power of the Marquis' Mansion to rise rapidly, but she doesn't know that this is precisely the beginning of her step into the abyss.

Nan Rongyi sighed. He was unwilling to do such a despicable thing, but when he thought of the cruel and brutal things Meng Wanran had done, he silently agreed to the plan.

The two were preparing to go to the East Palace to visit Meng Wanran, find out her current situation, and make a more careful plan.

At this moment, Zhu Er hurried to the Marquis' Mansion, "Madam, Madam, something bad has happened. Miss Hu has been kidnapped."

Zhu'er was covered in mud, staggering, and almost falling. Finally, she crawled to Leng Shiyun on her knees. Tears and mud on her face intertwined, making her look particularly miserable: "Madam, please have mercy on us and quickly rescue Miss Hu from the water and fire!"

Except for the old lady and Leng Shiyun, no one knew that Hu Lianxue was the real daughter of the Marquis.

Upon hearing this, Marquis An Ning frowned, looking confused: "Miss Hu? When did such a person appear in the mansion?"

Leng Shiyun's face suddenly changed when she heard the news. She quickly stood up and walked to Zhu'er's side: "Tell me in detail, what happened to Miss Hu?"

Zhu Er wiped away the remaining tears from her eyes. "Today, a group of uninvited guests suddenly appeared in the shop. They were aggressive and kidnapped Miss Hu without saying anything. Before she left, she hurriedly entrusted me with the task. I must come to Madam for help as soon as possible."

Leng Shiyun frowned, her tone unable to conceal her indignation and uneasiness: "Do you know who those people are?"

"Zhu'er doesn't know either, she only knows that those people are either rich or noble!"

"This is so absurd! In such a bright and clear world, there are thieves who openly rob people!" Leng Shiyun was also very anxious.

She quietly led Marquis An Ning to the side and lowered her voice, each word heavy: "My husband, to be honest, that Miss Hu is actually our long-lost blood relative."

Nan Rongyi was surprised: "What? How is this possible?"

"It is indeed correct. This time, the old lady and I personally verified it repeatedly and there is no mistake. But now she has disappeared. Could it be... could it be that the meticulous Meng Wanran saw through the clues, secretly arranged a plan, and kidnapped her?"

Marquis An Ning pondered for a moment, his brows condensed with deep thought, and then he decisively ordered: "Send people to search secretly quickly, and there must be no mistakes. You and I will go to the East Palace to find out the truth!"

Leng Shiyun was in a state of confusion and worry, but she also knew that panicking would not help.

She forced herself to remain calm and pondered secretly. Only by going to Meng Wanran in person could she find out something. So she decided, "Well, it's useless to be anxious. I'll go with you and see if I can find some clues."

After Hu Lianxue was taken away by several strong men, she was very frightened. She didn't like men in the first place, and she was even more afraid of such rough men.

In a flash, she stopped in front of an elegant hall. The door opened slightly, and she saw a handsome man who was leisurely waving a folding fan. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, and he was gazing at her thoughtfully.

He walked slowly in front of her, with an irresistible majesty in his movements. He lightly raised his fan and lifted her chin gently, looking at her carefully. His eyes contained both admiration and some unknown deep meaning.

"She is indeed as beautiful as a flower. No wonder people can't forget her."

Hu Lianxue's face turned even paler, her stomach churning. She managed to calm herself down, her voice trembling slightly, "You...what exactly do you want to do?"

"Someone has taken a fancy to you. This young master has investigated your background and found that you are just an orphan. It is your luck that the nobleman has taken a fancy to you. Your glory and wealth are coming."

Her body trembled involuntarily, as if the haze of the past had once again turned into invisible chains, tightly entangling her and making it difficult for her to break free.

Is she destined to be insulted by men?

"Hmph, you don't seem to appreciate it?" The young man's voice was filled with contempt and pride, as if he had already regarded her as a treasure. "Do you know that being favored by that nobleman is a blessing that many women dream of but cannot obtain? Your fate will be rewritten because of him. Glory and wealth will be within your reach."

Hu Lianxue tried hard to hold back the tears in her eyes, not letting them fall easily. Her weakness at this moment would only make her more vulnerable.

"Someone, take her to bathe, and remember to let her change into that plain white dress."

Wu Zhizhong was also born into an official family and had always wanted to please the prince.

After much inquiry, it was discovered that the prince's men had been secretly investigating this woman.

The prince probably fell in love with her, but was unable to take action due to his status. Since the prince didn't dare to take action, he came to help.

As long as we change the identity of this woman and find a way to send her into the palace... the prince will definitely be very happy.

Little did he know that all his actions were seen by others.

From the moment Fu Rongxuan discovered that Hu Lianxue was taken away, he secretly followed them. Originally, he wanted to rescue Hu Lianxue directly.

But he knew that if she didn't catch the mastermind, she would still be in danger in the future.

Fu Rongxuan followed them into the suburban house, waiting for an opportunity to ensure Hu Lianxue's safety.

It was not until he saw the man's true face that Fu Rongxuan's face became even gloomier. Wu Zhizhong was not a good person.

The maid took Hu Lianxue to wash and dress up. After the maid left, Fu Rongxuan took advantage of this opportunity to go around the room.

Hu Lianxue was dressed like a goddess. When she saw Fu Rongxuan, her eyes suddenly lit up.

But when she thought about how dangerous it was here, she said worriedly, "Master Fu, please leave here quickly. It's too dangerous."

"I am here only to take you out of this dangerous situation."

"If you take me away, you will only be a burden to yourself."

Fu Rongxuan didn't say anything and just carried her on his shoulders.

Hu Lianxue almost screamed out loud and quickly covered her mouth.

With a flash of his body, he leaped out from the window lattice leisurely and ran straight to the edge of the high wall.

"Have you noticed any unusual sounds?" Guard A whispered, looking around vigilantly. The night seemed to become darker because of the tension.

"Over there, the light and shadow are moving slightly, it must be a suspicious person!" Guard B's eyes were sharp and his finger quietly pointed in a direction.

"Quickly capture them and don't let the thief escape!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Rongxuan's steps became faster and faster. He then jumped, held Hu Lianxue tightly in his arms, and jumped over the wall.

Hu Lianxue curled up in Fu Rongxuan's strong chest, not daring to breathe.

In the courtyard, the figures of the guards were looming in the darkness, and the bows and arrows in their hands were flashing cold light. Her heart was hanging in the air, and she prayed secretly for Fu Rongxuan, hoping that the sharp arrow could avoid him at all.

I don’t know how long it took before Fu Rongxuan slowed down his pace.

He slowly put Hu Lianxue down, and his body involuntarily leaned against the tree trunk beside him.

It was not until this moment that Hu Lianxue realized that under the mottled shadows of the trees, there was an arrow stuck in Fu Rongxuan's back, and blood had quietly dyed his clothes red. And he, in this posture, carried her through many crises.

Her eyes were instantly moist, tears welled up in them, and her voice trembled: "Master Fu, you are injured, why... why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Blood was spreading on Fu Rongxuan's back. He had just been holding on with his willpower, but once he relaxed, the hidden pain came flooding in like a tide.

"It's okay. These are just some flesh wounds. They're nothing." He endured the pain and raised a faint smile, trying to comfort the people around him.

Hu Lianxue's heart had long been filled with anxiety and worry, and she had no time to care about her own emotional turmoil.

She stretched out her hand resolutely, her fingertips trembling slightly, but she firmly tore open Fu Rongxuan's blood-soaked clothes.

The exposed wound was horrifying, with the arrowhead deeply embedded in the flesh. The horrific sight showed that this was not a minor injury that could be easily healed.

"With so much blood, how could it not be serious?"

Without thinking too much, Hu Lianxue quickly took out the powder from her arms and said, "It will be a little painful, just bear with it."

The moment the powder touched the wound, an indescribable pain spread throughout Fu Rongxuan's body like an electric current, but he clenched his teeth and did not let a single moan escape his lips.

Hu Lianxue looked at this scene and felt an inexplicable pain in her heart, as if she was being pricked by a thin needle and felt a dull pain.

"If the arrow is pulled out now, blood will surely flow out. We should be patient for now and treat the wound carefully when we are in a safe place."

Without saying anything, she gently placed Fu Rongxuan's arm on her shoulders.

What's strange is that when facing other men, Hu Lianxue could never hide the rejection and alienation in her heart, but in front of Fu Rongxuan, this boundary quietly melted away.

Perhaps it was because he risked his life to save her, Hu Lianxue convinced herself.

Hu Lianxue shook her head gently, trying to attribute this sudden emotional fluctuation to reason, but she couldn't help but let the warmth spread in her heart.

In order to escape the pursuit of the guards who followed them like a shadow, the two had to travel through the uninhabited mountains and forests.

Fu Rongxuan was weak and his consciousness was blurred, but his alertness did not decrease. "Someone... they are catching up with us." His voice was low and rapid.

He then asked Hu Lianxue to hide in the dead leaves and covered her with a layer of fallen leaves. "Lianxue, hide quickly. It's secluded here. Don't make any noise. I will lead them away. This is the only way to survive."

Hu Lianxue's hand tightly grasped the corner of his sleeve, and her fingertips turned white due to the force. "You can't go, you will die."

"It is better for one person to die than for two to die."

After that, Fu Rongxuan raised a smile and said, "If I return safely, Miss Hu, can you agree to my marriage proposal?"

Hu Lianxue felt her nose aching and tears were streaming down her cheeks. "I...I promise you, as long as you come back alive, I will agree to anything you ask for."

As Fu Rongxuan's tall figure gradually sank into the depths of the lush forest until it completely disappeared from sight, Hu Lianxue slowly curled up and buried herself in the soft pile of fallen leaves.

She closed her eyes, took a deep breath of the air mixed with the fragrance of soil and leaves, and tried to calm the waves in her heart.

But I couldn't calm down. A voice in my heart shouted: Lord Fu took this risk for you. Can you bear to watch him die?

Hu Lianxue stood up and ran towards the direction of the fight, blocking Fu Rongxuan and shouting, "Let him go! I'll go with you!"