However, Xie Wanqing still refused.

Although she couldn’t be sure which prince’s men were outside, it was definitely aimed at her.

Pei Yuxuan and Pei Lin were both ordinary young women from noble families; even if their status was significant, it wouldn’t affect the court’s overall situation.

Only her! 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Thanks to Lu Ziyuan, in some people’s eyes, she was the key to controlling the situation.

The words of Consort Xian lingered, they wanted her to disappear to affect Lu Ziyuan.

If she escaped, their plan would fail, leaving these two delicate noble ladies to face their wrath, one could foresee what would happen.

Pei Lin was already so scared she collapsed to the ground, clutching Xie Wanqing’s leg, trembling as she pleaded.

Xie Wanqing helped her up, calmly soothing, "Don’t be afraid, they want me."

Ming Feng’s expression changed several times, uncertain whether to use force, when Pei Yuxuan said, "When the villa was built, a secret chamber was created; we can hide inside."

She quickly thought and headed to the master bedroom.

Xie Wanqing’s face lit up with joy, but her steps were blocked by Ming Feng, "Hiding is useless, if they can’t find anyone, they’ll search thoroughly."

No matter how hidden the chamber is, for those who lick the blood on the blade, it’s just a matter of time to find it.

Ming Feng dared not take the risk; rather than hiding and being found, he believed he could escort the people out.

Once out, they could find reinforcements and not sit around waiting for death.

Both options were good.

"Let’s do it!" Pei Yuxuan grabbed the panic-stricken Pei Lin, solemnly said, "We are burdens; taking us along will surely prevent escape. If we don’t want to die together, we must hide first, sister-in-law, you break out and bring reinforcements..."

"No!" Xie Wanqing said, "What if you’re found..."

"This is the best way," Pei Yuxuan interrupted, "Don’t hesitate; sister-in-law, go quickly!"

Pei Er and the people brought by Ming Feng were resisting outside, unsure when they would break in, indeed there was no time to hesitate.

Ming Feng decisively said, "Get someone to put on the two young ladies’ clothes, and go out to confuse the view; this way, we can delay a little longer."

In the big family, there is never a shortage of loyal servants, as soon as these words were spoken, two maidservants stepped forward, both served the two ladies closely, their looks and figures were no less than those of official young ladies, those who hadn’t seen Pei Yuxuan and Pei Lin might not be able to distinguish whether it’s them.

Xie Wanqing finally felt relieved, Erqing also chose to stay behind, and along with Pei Yuxuan, hid in the secret passage, tearfully kneeling on the ground, "Miss, take care."

"Why cry? No one has died yet!" Pei Yuxuan couldn’t stand such a scene of farewell, urged, "Time waits for no one, sister-in-law, go quickly!"

Xie Wanqing nodded, slowly closing the chamber’s mechanism, as the stone door closed, her expression became composed.

With the decision made, Xie Wanqing quickly changed into a guard uniform, the dark night perfectly concealed her unparalleled beauty, from afar she seemed like a young slender man.

In the deep night with heavy dew, Xie Wanqing was led by Ming Feng to the weakest northern side, looking at the once peaceful and calm Hot Spring Villa engulfed in flames, the sound of killing drawing nearer, her gaze icy.

Right under the Emperor’s foot, openly trespassing and committing atrocities, truly audacious!

Have they been driven to desperate measures?

Suddenly, her wrist was gripped by Ming Feng from behind, in a light movement, the two fell onto a towering tree, Xie Wanqing held her breath, lowered her eyes observing several ghost-like black-clad men below, flickering in and out of the night.

Ming Feng’s voice was low, "They’re Jin Dynasty people."

Xie Wanqing’s eyes widened in shock, not daring to make a sound, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Which prince conspired with foreign tribes just to capture her?

Did they know that the Great Khan was already weak, to produce one Lu Ziyuan to completely suppress Da Jin was a blessing to the Great Khan, if Lu Ziyuan were to be defeated, what kind of impact it would have!

Xie Wanqing’s heart sank heavily, watching the bandits wreak havoc in the villa below.

Ming Feng was right, among those surrounding the other courtyard, indeed there were some Jin Dynasty people.

They perhaps didn’t intend to leave anyone alive, talking among themselves without reservation, anyone could hear it.

To appear executing tasks in the Great Khan City, they must be Jin Dynasty elites, their combat power extraordinary, the few black-clad men flickered in all directions to search, not involved in the burning, looting, and pillaging.

Instead, the bandits with the Great Khan accent, upon rushing in, chopped at the servants, and dragged out the maidservants to vent their frustration.