Chapter 159 - Failed Escape

The guard could not help but frown. Cao Lanying had been punished by their master to reflect on her behavior in her chambers, so what was she doing here at the gates?

Although the Eldest Miss Cao was favored and spoiled, the guards within the Cao family were painfully aware that the one in control was Cao Haolong. As long as he decided on something, then others were not to challenge his authority.

The fact that their Eldest Lady had appeared here was enough to make them all cautious. The two guards shared a gaze before one of them soundlessly withdrew.

Cao Haolong was currently in the mansion; he worked in his study, so the guard was rushing to find him. They dared not make their own decisions on how to treat this spoiled young lady, but they knew that he could determine their actions.

Cao Lanying had indeed been forced to stay in her chambers. Her brother had even positioned two guards outside her door to ensure that she could not escape.

Usually, she would listen to her brother and wait for his bad mood to pass and let her out, but right now, she was blinded by hatred after almost being killed by the man she loved and witnessing him showing affection to a useless pariah.

Her mind was completely full of ways to make those two suffer, and she had convinced her mother to trick the guards away, after which she snuck out of her room.

She had intended to leave the mansion without anyone noticing, but upon hearing the young boy's words, she suddenly lost her mind and was eager to get some knowledge that could harm Jiang Yao and Luo Xiao.

She even forgot that she was supposed to be locked up within her chambers; all she could think of was to present some information to the fourth demon prince and see him trample upon the Seventh Demon Prince.

Cao Lanying was still eager to marry Jiang Yao. He had mistreated her before, so now, more than ever, she wanted to be the recipient of the tender affection he had shown Luo Xiao.

She wanted to witness him losing everything in this world and live according to her wishes. She did no longer wish to become a gentle and virtuous wife of Jiang Yao; she wanted to become his owner, the one he had to please to live.

Her mind was twisted and disgusting. She had not accepted the many times he had rejected her; she had always thought that he was merely playing hard to get, so she continued to work hard for his sake.

It was not before witnessing him alongside Luo Xiao that he realized that he could show such gentleness. She was now eager to become the subject of this pampering. She was no longer willing just to become his trophy wife; she wished to be so much more than that now.

Unfortunately, she had forgotten to bring her brain while she began to fantasize about these things. Jiang Yao was much stronger than Jiang Luo, so if the two were to fight as things were now, Jiang Luo would be defeated.

She also forgot that even if Jiang Luo did succeed in taking the throne, he would likely kill Jiang Yao. The members of the royal family all understood the idea of pulling out the roots when cutting the grass. It was not a good idea to allow it to grow again.

The young boy heard Cao Lanying's question and faced the lady with a bit of pride and arrogance as he believed that this young lady would clearly see his worth.

Just as he was about to begin bargaining about the rewards he wanted for telling her his news, his attention was drawn to the side where a young and handsome man appeared.

There was a group of experts walking behind him. These experts were all much stronger than the guards protecting the gates, and the young boy could not help but swallow. How great it would be if he one day could become a figure of such importance as well.

However, it was not only him who noticed the entourage that was walking towards them, Cao Lanying instantly recognized her brother, and her eyes flashed with unwillingness.

She understood that there was no use in trying to escape as things were now. She also knew very well that it would be impossible for her to sneak out in the future.

Even the guards who had been tasked with keeping her in her chambers were likely to face a very severe punishment; they might even get executed.

Cao Lanying did not care much about the lives of these guards, but she knew that with the threat of execution, it would be impossible to trick other guards away another time.

She felt furious as her escape had been intercepted, and she could not help but glare furiously at the young boy. It was all his fault for appearing so suddenly and tempt her to try and get some knowledge from him! If he had not appeared, then she would long since have left the area.

"Capture the Eldest Lady."

Cao Haolong's emotionless voice sounded in the silent courtyard, and two experts from behind his back stepped forward. Both of them walked to the young lady's side, but neither of them touched her. They understood that she had a noble identity while they were merely guards. As long as she cooperated, they would not become physical, as it might affect her reputation.

Cao Haolong did not even look at his sister, making her understand that she had indeed crossed his bottom line this time. She could feel the anger within, but she also knew that he would not scold or beat her.

He felt that she was unworthy of him to punish personally.