The Prime Minister’s Darling

It doesn't matter if I die, I'm just worried that it will implicate Jiaojiao.

The swordsman sneered and spoke, "Why aren't you speaking? Are you thinking about how to escape? Don't waste your efforts, you can't escape. Don't expect anyone to come to rescue you either; they all think we're heading to the west city gate. By the time they realize, we'll already be on the boat."

The Duke looked at him calmly, "Who are you threatening by capturing me? The Duke Residence, the Xuanyuan Family, or the Dayan royal family?"

"None of them," the swordsman chuckled, "we just hope to invite your adopted daughter to the island as a guest."

It really is aimed at Jiaojiao!

A murderous glint flashed in the Duke's eyes.

The swordsman caught the murderous intent in his eyes and mockingly said, "Oh, you still want to kill me? What can you, a cripple, do? I could crush you with just a flick of my finger! But rest assured, your body is so weak, I'm afraid I might accidentally kill you and then won't be able to invite your adopted daughter!"

The Duke asked unhurriedly, "Jiaojiao has no grievances with you, why are you targeting her?"

The swordsman laughed lightly and said, "There are some grudges, after all, she killed so many disciples of the Sword Lodge at the border pass. Of course, those were all outer disciples, so the grudge isn't big. As long as she obediently hands over what we want, we might consider sparing her."

Spare Jiaojiao is false, wanting Jiaojiao's belongings is true.

The Duke said, "What do you want? I'll buy it for you. Is it her armor battle suit, or her weapon?"

The swordsman said meaningfully, "It's much more precious than those things, even if I told you, you wouldn't understand."

Having said this, he lifted the curtain and asked the coachman, "How much longer until we reach the ferry?"

"Three hours," the coachman said.

"Isn't there a shortcut?" the swordsman asked.

"There is."

"Then take it!"

"The shortcut goes through a forest, there might be beasts..."

"Are we still afraid of beasts? Take the shortcut!"

The swordsman gave the order, and the coachman had no choice but to comply.

Fortunately, they were lucky and did not encounter any danger in the forest.

An hour later, they were galloping on the Official Road of Yushui Town.

"Ahead is the ferry, sir, are you sure there's a boat?" the coachman asked.

"That's none of your concern," the swordsman was not as patient with the coachman as he was with the Duke.

"Yes," the coachman reluctantly shut his mouth.

Of course, there is a boat; everything had been prepared long ago. They would go by water into Yan Country, then return to the Sword Lodge from within Yan Country.

He left a manager to inform that girl, and as long as the girl is not stupid, she should figure out to go to the Sword Lodge to find people.

Girl, see you at the Sword Lodge.

The carriage stopped at the ferry, and a large canopy boat slowly approached.

Li Jiangping stood on the boat, waved towards this side.

The swordsman saw from the carriage window, nodded, lowered the curtain, and jumped off the carriage.

Just as he was about to move the Duke along with the wheelchair, a piercing eagle's cry abruptly echoed through the silent dome.

The entire night seemed to be torn open by this eagle's cry, and a torrential killing intent surged like a tidal wave.

The hearts of both the swordsman and Li Jiangping trembled, an ominous premonition swept over them.

The sound of heavy hooves approached, and the two turned to look.

Under the cover of darkness, Gu Jiao galloped forth, carrying the Red-Tasseled Spear, with a killing aura that could shatter mountains and rivers. Her red battle attire fluttered violently in the night wind, and her black armor glistened coldly in the moonlight.

The swordsman was taken aback, "That's..."

Li Jiangping had seen Gu Jiao before, but the Gu Jiao at the mansion and this figure exuding the fury of a god of war from horseback were fundamentally different. He dared not recognize her at first.

"Get on the boat!"

He finally reacted.

Gu Jiao sat on the sturdy back of the Black Wind King, coldly drew the bow in her hand, and with one arrow, shot him into the water!