Chapter 760: Chapter 761: Back from the Dead

Xiao Lansi, who was inside the room, naturally heard the commotion outside.

She instinctively backed away, wanting to turn and run. But a glance around confirmed the room was sealed shut. ’How can I possibly escape?’

Just as anxiety consumed her, the door behind her was violently kicked open!

A gust of wind and rain swept in, spattering silently across the floor.

Xiao Lansi’s first reaction was to cover her face.

Even after all the torment she had endured, one fact was seared into her mind—’I’m already a dead woman!’

If anyone saw that she was still alive... what awaited her would be a true death.

Lian Zhou recognized Xiao Lansi in a single glance.

She was much thinner and more haggard, but her eyes were so distinctive it would be hard not to recognize her.

Lian Zhou grinned.

"Princess Yuhe, I trust you’ve been well?"

A jolt went through Xiao Lansi. ’So, I have been recognized... Wait a minute!’

She suddenly realized something and looked up in astonishment.

Of course she recognized Lian Zhou.

’How could it be him!?’

Her gaze swept slowly over the men behind him, and the realization dawned on her belatedly... ’The Black Cavalry Guard!’

Lian Zhou stepped aside.

"If you please."

Everyone could see what a terrible state Xiao Lansi was in. They didn’t even need to lay a hand on her; she was in no condition to take a single step, let alone escape.

Staring at the threshold, Xiao Lansi felt completely dazed.

She had fantasized about leaving this place countless times, but she never imagined that when the day finally came, it would be like this.

She walked out numbly, letting the rain fall on her.

The spring rain still held a lingering chill, and it soaked her, leaving her shivering so hard she could barely stand.

When she reached the apothecary at the front, she saw Basha being led away in custody.

A deep hatred surged within Xiao Lansi, and she stared at him with venom in her eyes.

’These past days...’

Lian Zhou had already walked past her and strode outside.

"My lord, we’ve found her."

Xiao Lansi started, her head snapping up to look outside.

Through the curtain of rain, the man was as incomparably noble and refined as ever.

He seemed untouched by the filth of the mortal world—cool and detached.

He glanced in her direction, his gaze as placid as water.

Xiao Lansi tensed up instantly, frantically trying to smooth down her hair.

But she quickly realized how ridiculous she was being. ’I must look like a ghost right now.’

’Of all the times for him to see me, it had to be now!’

Xiao Lansi bit her lip hard.

Shen Yanchuan’s gaze, however, didn’t linger on her. He merely turned his head slightly.

"Take her away."

The danger of her situation finally dawned on Xiao Lansi, and she was instantly gripped by fear and alarm.

"Wh-where are we going?"

Shen Yanchuan had already started to turn away, but he paused at the sound of her voice. He glanced back, one eyebrow raised slightly, as if surprised by her question.

He said,

"Princess Yuhe, who was reported to have died a sudden death, has risen from the dead. It is only natural that we enter the palace and report this news to His Majesty."

Xiao Lansi’s heart clenched.

’How could I have forgotten? I faked my own suicide to escape that place!’

’And now, Shen Yanchuan is actually saying he’s going to take me back?’

She backed away in terror. "No... no..."

The Black Cavalry Guard stood solemn and silent. Xiao Lansi frantically glanced around, only to realize with a jolt that there was nowhere left to run.

"Princely Heir..."

Her voice broke into a sob, tears welling in her eyes.

But Shen Yanchuan had already looked away and was urging his horse forward.

Her pleas were left trampled in his wake.

Lian Zhou swung himself onto his horse, then glanced back at her with a soft "tsk" of his tongue.

’She must have gone soft in the head from being locked up. Does she really think that trick works on every man?’

"Princess Yuhe."

Lian Zhou offered a "kind" reminder,

"You’d best save those tears for His Majesty."

’After all... attempting suicide is a capital offense, to say nothing of faking one’s death to escape!’

Helpless, Xiao Lansi could only swallow her tears.

As the golden-yellow eaves of the palace came into view, Xiao Lansi’s heart leaped into her throat, and a profound despair washed over her.

’After today, will I ever have the chance to leave this place again?’

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