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Chapter 136 - Duan Zhengchun by the lake

What did a Duke want to do that required him to sneakily leave the Imperial City and run to the wilderness?

When he saw Ah Zi, Ling Xiao had already guessed what was going on, but he did not point it out. After all, it was their own family matters, so it was better to let them settle it themselves.

Especially after, Gu Ducheng's strange behavior of being secretive made Ling Xiao even more certain of his thoughts.

Although Gu Ducheng was only a servant, he could be said to be one of Duan Zhengchun's trusted aides. Therefore, many people had no way of knowing the secret, and as a servant, he might find out more.

And the arrest this time, was definitely an order given by Duan Zhengchun. It was personally executed and supervised by Gu Ducheng, which clearly showed the importance of Ah Zi.

including the fact that they did not send out the bodyguard s from the imperial palace, nor did they send out any troops from any place, the goal was to not cause too much of a commotion and to capture Ah Zi in the lowest possible way.

It was just that they never thought that Ah Zi's escaping ability had exceeded their expectations, and at the same time, a Ling Xiao appeared out of nowhere, completely stopping their actions. Furthermore, they had no choice but to bring a group of people to see Duan Zhengchun.

Along the way, Ling Xiao could feel that Ah Zi's mood was abnormally heavy and depressing. It was because she couldn't understand why there were people chasing after her, and they were even the princes of Dali.

"Miss Ah Zi, ever since the Mu Rong family fell, have you two sisters ever hated me?" Ling Xiao looked at Ah Zi and asked, he wanted to change the topic.

After hearing this, Ah Zi didn't even think as she shook her head and said, "Big Sister and I have never blamed Sect Master Ling before. After finding out about his ugly appearance, we were all very grateful to you.

"That's good. I don't know what happened to you two after that. It doesn't seem like you guys are doing well." Ling Xiao said as he nodded his head.

Ah Zi sighed, and said with a sad tone: "We left the Mu Rong family afterwards, and wandered around everywhere. Once, we met a bandit, and in the midst of danger, I separated from my sister.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but reach out and stroke Ah Zi's little head, and softly said: "From today onwards, just follow me, there will definitely be no one who will dare to bully you anymore."

Ah Zi, who had been wandering along the way, now experienced the fear of being caught again. Now that he was saved by Ling Xiao in an instant, he felt an unusual sense of gratitude in his heart.

After following Gu Ducheng into the depths of the forest for about half a cup of tea, they arrived at a lake, and beside the lake, there was a huge wooden house. Although it looked very ordinary, Ling Xiao was not an ordinary person.

"Sect Master Ling, the Prince is inside the wooden house." Gu Ducheng turned his head to look at Ling Xiao, and politely replied.

"There isn't a single bodyguard around, it seems like Prince Duan is really out here to scout!" Seeing that, Ling Xiao looked around and laughed.

Hearing that, Gu Ducheng was speechless, he did not dare to speak carelessly, since he did not have the qualifications.

Thus, Gu Ducheng could only bow slightly and say: "Sect Master Ling, this way, please."

Seeing that, Ling Xiao laughed indifferently, then brought Ah Zi down the horse, and walked towards the hut.

"Dong, dong, dong!" Gu Ducheng knocked on the door of the hut, his movements were skilled and rhythmic, it seemed like this was not their first time here, and it should be some kind of secret signal, this way, Duan Zhengchun would be able to tell if they were here or not.

Not long after, the door opened with a creak.

When they saw the person who opened the door, Ling Xiao and the others were all startled, because it was Duan Zhengchun who opened the door himself.

"Long time no see, Prince Duan. I never thought that you would be the one to open the door." Ling Xiao cupped his fists and smiled.

Seeing Ling Xiao here, Duan Zhengchun had an awkward expression, but he still maintained his proper etiquette. Clasping his fist, he replied after the salutation: "Sect Master Ling, I really didn't expect to see you here."

"I think so too. It's a hot day and I thought that the Prince Duan was resting in the Imperial City." Ling Xiao laughed faintly.

Hearing that, Duan Zhengchun laughed awkwardly, but did not answer.

"Could it be that the Prince Duan does not welcome us? and don't invite us in. " Ling Xiao looked at Duan Zhengchun indifferently and joked.

"This... Of course not. This king naturally welcomes the arrival of the Sect Master Ling very much, but the interior of the wooden house is too small. Duan Zhengchun said somewhat embarrassedly.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Of course there's no problem. Space-time is indeed depressed when he speaks, and we'll follow Prince Duan's arrangements."

After that, Duan Zhengchun looked at Gu Ducheng and said: "Go and prepare some good wine, it will be at the pavilion by the lake."

Hearing that, Gu Ducheng immediately replied: "Yes, Your Highness."

He really wanted to leave this place quickly, in case Duan Zhengchun asked him why he brought so many people back.

Duan Zhengchun once again set his gaze on Ling Xiao and the others, and when he saw Ah Zi, his expression changed slightly. This small detail proved that Ah Zi was the person Duan Zhengchun was looking for, and it was not a misunderstanding.

However, Ling Xiao remained calm, he wanted to see what kind of medicine Duan Zhengchun had up his sleeve. He knew that since the wooden house was so big, there must be space inside, but Duan Zhengchun insisted for them to go out, so it was likely that there was someone in the hut that they did not want to see.

Maybe because he knew that he had messed up, Gu Ducheng tidied up the pavilion very quickly. While Ling Xiao was still thinking of a topic to chat with Duan Zhengchun, he came over and said that he was already prepared.

"Sect Master Ling, please." Seeing Gu Ducheng had arrived, Duan Zhengchun heaved a sigh of relief.

Seeing that, Ling Xiao smiled and nodded: "Alright, I also have some things that I want to ask Prince Duan."

Hearing this, Duan Zhengchun's face changed yet again. All of these were seen by Ling Xiao, and even though those words were said casually by Ling Xiao, it clearly reminded him of something.

After sitting down in the pavilion, Gu Ducheng poured wine for everyone. Duan Zhengchun smiled and said: "Come here, everyone has traveled a long way and are definitely tired and thirsty. This wine is incomparably fragrant, and will definitely satisfy everyone here.

With that said, Duan Zhengchun raised the wine cup in his hand and drank it all. Seeing that, everyone did not refuse and followed to drink as well.

This scene shocked Xiao Feng. One must know that Duan Zhengchun was a prince of the Dali, yet he was actually this courteous.