Chapter 996 - 836, Hostage
After learning about the crisis at the Duke Residence, Xiao Yechi instantly realized he was already being targeted. He felt fortunate that he had been cautious during the meeting and hadn’t gone directly to see the old Duke. Otherwise, he feared he might have been surrounded by the Jinling Guard by now.
However, his situation wasn’t looking optimistic either. He needed to hurry and leave the city; getting trapped within its walls was not an option. Once the Jinling Guard discovered his whereabouts and ordered the city gates shut, escaping would become difficult.
Xiao Yechi looked at the disheveled and haggard Luo Qiong, hesitated for a moment at the sight of her bulging belly, but ultimately decided to take her with him.
"Hurry and pack, I’ll take you away from here."
Hearing these words, Luo Qiong’s eyes suddenly brightened. She had always known that men like Xiao Yechi, tasked with great responsibilities, rarely dwelled on romantic affairs. At the first sign of trouble, she had prepared herself to be abandoned.
Yet now, hearing that Xiao Yechi intended to take her with him, she truly felt surprised and moved, believing her past decisions had been worth it.
Luo Qiong held back her tears and quickly turned to gather her things.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yechi glanced at Xiao Yechen, who had fainted on the ground. He thought for a moment, then took a chest from inside the house and shoved the unconscious man into it.