Duke Jing's younger sister

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The prince was firm in his attitude and insisted on having Jiang Li.

Now that Luo Cheng and his brother Luo Jue have finalized their plan, the arrow is on the string and must be fired.

If we cannot allow the prince to proceed to the next step, I am afraid that the longer it is delayed, the more trouble will arise.

Luo Cheng thought that this was just a temporary measure. Even if Jiang Lizhen entered the palace, he would definitely protect her and not let her get hurt in any way!

He also hoped that Jiang Li could be ruthless and not care about Shen Zhiyan's life or death.

But he knew she wouldn't.

If only one of her and Shen Zhiyan could survive, she would definitely choose Shen Zhiyan.

"Ari...don't!"

Shen Zhiyan struggled hard, but her neck accidentally brushed against the sharp sword blade.

Strands of blood flowed slowly down her fair skin like red threads, staining the collar of her snow-white shirt red.

Jiang Li's pupils shrank suddenly, and she took a step forward and scolded, "Luo Cheng, don't go too far!"

"Ari, please don't come over here, please!"

While crying, Shen Zhiyan loudly stopped Jiang Li from going forward.

She knew in her heart that she was not as smart as her third sister, nor as brave as her.

She secretly thought that if she were in the Shen Mansion at this moment, facing the situation of her mother falling ill and her brother's life or death being uncertain, she would definitely be thrown into disarray.

It is impossible for her to support the Shen family in the midst of storms like she did.

As long as Jiang Li doesn't come over, as long as Jiang Li is safe and sound, my mother can be saved!

"Luo Cheng, will you really kill my second sister?"

Jiang Li calmed her flustered mind and glanced at Xiao Wenyuan.

She could see that Xiao Wenyuan was not without feelings for Shen Zhiyan.

"Aren't you afraid that Prince Xiao will argue with you about this?"

"If Prince Xiao wanted to settle a dispute with me, why would he have delayed it until now?"

Luo Cheng said this to both Jiang Li and Shen Zhiyan.

"Without the permission of Prince Xiao, how can I control the life and death of the prince's wife? In the eyes of the prince, women are nothing more than a pair of worn-out shoes that can be discarded at any time!"

Shen Zhiyan's face instantly turned as pale as paper.

It was not until today that she realized that Xiao Wenyuan was actually the prince's man.

But her brother was brutally framed by the prince, and his life and death are still unknown!

She even suspected that his desire to marry her from the very beginning was a complete conspiracy and calculation!

Luo Cheng brought the sword closer, and the blood from Shen Zhiyan's neck flowed more violently.

"It's been a long time. Miss Jiang, have you thought it through?"

Jiang Li took another step forward, but the guard leader Jiang Yuan held her back with his arm outstretched. "Third Miss, you can't do that! He won't kill Second Miss!"

Jiang Li knew that Luo Cheng would not kill Shen Zhiyan.

But if she doesn't go...

Even if Shen Zhiyan's life is not in danger at this moment, she will be sent to the palace and become the prince's bargaining chip against Shen Beiqi.

She originally thought that Xiao Wenyuan could protect Shen Zhiyan.

But judging from the current situation, if the prince really wants to do it, even Xiao Wenyuan will not be able to protect Shen Zhiyan's safety.

She just heard from Nanny Cen yesterday that her second sister was pregnant.

Moreover, the second sister has been spoiled since childhood and has no scheming at all.

If she was brought into the palace, how would she survive in such a place?

From childhood to adulthood, Shen Zhiyan has always protected her and loved her like her own sister.

She couldn't just watch her die.

In addition to Shen Beiqi, she also wants to do her best to protect Shen Zhiyan.

She calmed herself down and looked up at Luo Cheng.

"Luo Cheng, if I go with you, can you promise to let my second sister go back home, and guarantee that your people will never come to disturb the Shen Mansion again!"

Luo Cheng accurately caught the flash of a look of determination to die in her clear eyes.

In the end, she chose to give up on herself.

Although it was an expected answer, Luo Cheng still couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart.

Luo Cheng: "Okay! I promise!"

Jiang Yuan was shocked.

Although he also hoped very much that the second girl could come back, he really could not agree with the method of exchanging one life for another.

"Third Miss, you absolutely cannot do that!"

The other guards also disagreed with her choice and advised her against it.

"Girl, you can't go over there!"

"If we try our best, maybe we can snatch the second girl from them?"

Jiang Li turned around and looked up at the black-and-gold plaque hanging high in the Shen Mansion.

Eight years ago, she was brought into the Shen Mansion by Shen Beiqi and became the adopted daughter of the Shen family. She was greatly appreciated by the Shen family.

Now, Shen Beiqi’s life or death is uncertain.

Shen Zhiyan is the only bloodline of the Yang family.

She must not let anything happen to her again.

Today, it is time for her to repay her kindness.

"Get out of the way!" Her voice was as calm as water.

Luo Zhi's face was filled with anxiety, and she shouted, "Girl, you can't go!"

The guards held long swords in their hands, looking a little at a loss.

Jiang Li: "My second sister is in their hands. We are doomed to lose this battle. It would be better to let me go and put an end to it all."

She ignored everyone's objections and resolutely walked down the stairs slowly and headed towards Luo Cheng.

His steps were firm, with no intention of retreating.

Luo Zhi originally wanted to go with her, but she was forced to stay in the Shen Mansion to take care of the safety of Yang's mother and daughter.

If Shen Beiqi really...

Jiangdu City will no longer be safe.

By then, Luo Zhi and Du Li could help them escape from the city, so that at least they could save their lives.

"You all wait here!" Luo Cheng gave an order and took Shen Zhiyan a few steps forward alone.

When Jiang Li approached, he pushed Shen Zhiyan into the guard's arms with lightning speed.

Jiang Li only felt a blur of light and shadow in front of her eyes, and the next moment, the person in Luo Cheng's arms changed from Shen Zhiyan to her.

"Ari——"

Shen Zhiyan reached out her hand through the gap in the crowd and said heartbreakingly, "Don't go! Come back! Even if we die, we want to die together as a family!"

Tears welled up in her eyes, she curled her lips slightly and smiled.

"Second sister, you have to be strong. Mother is still waiting for you to take care of her."

"Don't..." Shen Zhiyan shook her head, "Don't go... I beg you, okay?"

Jiang Li raised her head, forced back the tears in her eyes, and said to Luo Cheng in a cold voice, "Let's go."

Luo Cheng stared at her drooping eyebrows for a moment, sighed secretly, and said loudly: "Retreat——"

The carriage sped across the flat stone road and rushed towards the palace.

Luo Cheng sat opposite Jiang Li, his eyes always on her.

Jiang Li kept her eyes lowered the entire time, and was unwilling to look him in the eye from beginning to end.

"Don't worry, I will protect you." His words were firm and gentle.

The fingers hanging on her knees were slightly curled up, and Jiang Li looked up at him.

"I want to ask you a question, can you answer me truthfully?"

Luo Cheng lowered his head and laughed very softly, "I know what you want to ask."

I just want to ask whether Shen Beiqi is really dead.

Jiang Li stared into his narrow eyes, "What's the answer?"

Luo Cheng shook his head. When he saw a flash of surprise in her eyes, he added, "No comment."

Jiang Li didn't ask any more questions.

For people who have different paths, it is better to remain silent than to talk.