Chapter 1210: We Will Meet Again

In the following three days, Zhao Junqi did not come to see her.

Xia Ruqing lived in fear and trepidation, constantly thinking of a way to escape.

Unfortunately.

Zhao Junqi was determined to keep her confined here.

She could once stroll in the courtyard.

Now she couldn’t even go to the courtyard and could only walk about inside the house.

Fortunately, the three meals and medicine were not cut off.

Xia Ruqing was afraid of dying and dared not refuse the food.

If Zhao Junyao was really alive, then she would be a trump card in Zhao Junqi’s hand, and Zhao Junqi wouldn’t dare tamper with the food.

Additionally.

During these three days, she calmed down completely and carefully considered her present situation.

Zhao Junqi abducted her not out of genuine affection.

The most likely purpose was to use her to threaten Zhao Junyao.

As for the motive, it was nothing more than seeking power, influence, or revenge, in any case, no good intention was involved.

As for Zhao Junyao.

Judging from his usual behavior.

If he had escaped, he would not remain outside the city but would return to Guangnan City immediately to gather forces and prepare to strike.

As Emperor for so many years, he knew well how to play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.

The mountainous terrain outside the city was known well to Zhao Junqi and offered Zhao Junyao no advantage.

Only by retreating to the city to preserve strength could he have a better chance of rescuing her.

Moreover, he must have secretly dispatched many hidden guards to track her down.

He must be frantically searching for her, and thinking of this, Xia Ruqing felt a strange sense of security.

She gritted her teeth with determined eyes.

"As long as I don’t give up, we will reunite soon!"

Indeed!

Xia Ruqing was not mistaken.

On the morning of the fourth day, Zhao Junqi, who couldn’t hold back, took her out of that courtyard.

Xia Ruqing was blindfolded and placed in a carriage with Zhao Junqi sitting beside her.

Under the pretense of accompanying her, he was actually monitoring her.

"Where are you taking me?" Xia Ruqing asked warily.

Zhao Junqi glanced at her indifferently, without saying much.

Seeing his reluctance to speak, Xia Ruqing couldn’t be bothered to ask further.

The two sat in silence, and the atmosphere sank into a solemn quiet.

...

The carriage kept moving.

They initially traveled on mountain roads, rough and bumpy, causing much shaking.

Even though there was padding in the carriage, Xia Ruqing was seasick and miserable.

With no other choice.

Zhao Junqi had to order the driver to stop and let her disembark to vomit.

He removed the black blindfold.

Xia Ruqing exited the carriage and began to vomit near a large tree.

Despite the discomfort and the glaring sunlight outside.

She didn’t forget to glance around the surroundings using the corner of her eyes.

’A pile of rocks, a narrow path, surrounded by dense woods extending beyond sight!’

’How could one memorize this place?’

Xia Ruqing looked around while anxiously trying to come up with a solution!

Suddenly, a light flashed in her mind, and she got an idea!

After a violent bout of vomiting, while Zhao Junqi wasn’t paying attention, she quickly used her foot to cover the vomit with gravel.

She promptly arranged some large stones on top, forming a triangular symbol.

’If I return here, I will recognize it!’

Xia Ruqing hurriedly left.

Zhao Junqi frowned, watching her from a distance.

He didn’t notice anything unusual, only asked with slight disdain.

"Why did it take you so long!"

Xia Ruqing, pale and careless, wiped her mouth with her sleeve.

"Why don’t you try it?"

Zhao Junqi chose not to respond, turned, and glared at her.

"Get in the carriage!"

Xia Ruqing returned the glare with equal fierceness.

"Get in the carriage, fine!"

She had a hunch.

Zhao Junqi was taking her to Guangnan City to meet Zhao Junyao.

Considering the current circumstances.

Zhao Junyao was still the sovereign ruler holding the supreme authority.

Once he recovered his strength, a storm of revenge was sure to follow.

In other words.

The longer he delayed, the more dangerous it became for Zhao Junqi.

The best strategy was to take the initiative to strike, perhaps securing a slender chance of survival.

Indeed.

The carriage, after half a day’s journey, suddenly ceased to bump, as if... they were on the main road.

With Guangnan Mountain being more prominent, where there was a main road...

’Doesn’t it mean Guangnan City?’

Xia Ruqing’s heart pounded wildly.

Zhao Junyao must be there too, frantically searching for her.

Would he find her?

The saying goes ’The most dangerous place is the safest.’

Would he overlook Guangnan City, a place both dangerous and safe?

Zhao Junyao!

Come save me, I can’t hold on much longer.

Xia Ruqing was blindfolded, yet she could sense the salty sea breeze blowing through the curtains.

She turned towards the window, praying and hoping endlessly.

Her stance resembled a beast trapped in a cage, desperately yearning for freedom.

Seeing her like this, Zhao Junqi suddenly sneered.

"Don’t worry, you’ll see him soon!"

Xia Ruqing sneered.

"Would you be so kind?"

Zhao Junqi raised an eyebrow, spread his hands.

"I’m always this kind, what, you don’t believe?"

Xia Ruqing chuckled sarcastically.

"Believe you? I might as well believe it will snow in June and pigs will climb trees!"

Zhao Junqi: "..."

Calm down! Calm down!

Although he didn’t know where this woman got these endless insults.

He still reminded himself to remain calm.

Suppressing his anger forcefully.

Zhao Junqi suddenly smiled.

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe!"

"Anyway... you’ll see him tonight!"

"But unfortunately... you’ll see his corpse!"

Xia Ruqing’s heart skipped a beat, then she laughed.

"Oh!"

"Haven’t I seen his corpse before? Crown Prince Yan, how do you explain this?"

The words were polite, but the tone was full of sarcasm.

Zhao Junqi’s face twisted momentarily, then recovered, with anger in his eyes.

"Did you know long ago that he wasn’t dead?!"

Xia Ruqing saw no use in hiding, lazily straightening things out.

"Yes!"

"I knew long ago that he wasn’t dead!"

Zhao Junqi’s gaze grew increasingly twisted.

"How is it possible?"

"I made the best disguise, found his clothes, found someone most similar to him! Found..."

"Finding anything is useless!"

Xia Ruqing proudly interrupted.

"We’ve cherished each other for years!"

"I know the direction of the lines on his palms, I know where the calluses are on his fingertips, I know his unique fragrance!"

"Can you disguise those things?"

Zhao Junqi looked at her in disbelief.

"How is it possible?!"

"He’s a cold, heartless emperor, only interested in power and status. He isn’t interested in any woman, the harem women are mere tools for offspring and leisure, he wouldn’t have feelings for anyone!"

Xia Ruqing chuckled sarcastically.

"You’re mistaken!"

"Every descriptor you used applies to yourself, but not to him!"

"To the contrary, he is more humane, more magnanimous than you, he loves his people like his children, executes benevolent policies, he’s the True Dragon King of Great Chu, blessing the entire world!"

"And you! You can’t match one tiny fraction of him!"

"Ever!"