Chapter 1 Getting Closer

As the sound grew clearer, a familiar figure came into view.

Shen Ge and Qin Yiliu were both startled when they saw the figure.

The next moment, their expressions differed.

Shen Ge was naturally happy, while Qin Yiliu’s expression was complicated.

In the dim prison, Qin Yiliu couldn't help but flash a hint of hatred in her eyes as she watched Song Yilan approach through the bars.

Shen Ge, on the other hand, was full of hope.

A trace of what he considered a deep affection appeared on his bruised and battered face.

He called out to Song Yilan in a slurred, gentle voice, "Alan, Alan, you must believe me, my heart has always been only for you, you can't be fooled by others."

"Qin Yiliu and I have always been innocent."

Innocent?

If she didn't hate the thought of dying at the hands of this pair of adulterers, Song Yilan might have actually believed him.

Looking at the disheveled Shen Ge in front of her, she sneered inwardly, but her face was an innocent and naive picture.

Slightly frowning, she showed a look of heartache for him, with a bit of嬌柔 (jiao rou, delicate charm). Reaching out through the bars, she endured her disgust and gently took Shen Ge's hand, then looked at Qin Yiliu beside her.

She said softly, "Brother Shen Ge, I naturally believe you, but now that things have reached this point, it can't be resolved with just my belief."

"And..."

"Sister Qin is so gentle and beautiful, even if she doesn't like you, I'm afraid that deep down, you actually..."

"After all, in the past, you were like my brother, saying that I wasn't as gentle as Sister Qin. Every time I had a conflict with Sister Qin, you always protected her, and you two came from the capital together."

"I... although I know there's nothing between you, but... seeing you treat her so well, I really feel uncomfortable."

She pursed her lips, and as she spoke, she deliberately glanced at Qin Yiliu. She stammered, hesitating to speak.

However, the implication was obvious.

Yes, any normal girl would definitely feel resentful seeing her husband treat his so-called former sister-in-law so well.

A well-bred young lady from a scholarly family would still feel this way, let alone Song Yilan, a savage chieftain's daughter. Her jealousy was naturally even stronger.

Therefore, it was not at all strange for Song Yilan to say these words. Instead, it made Shen Ge extremely happy.

Because the more jealous Song Yilan was, the more it meant she liked him. As long as she made a scene, even if there was no evidence, or even if there was, for the sake of his daughter, the Song chieftain wouldn't easily harm him.

Thinking this, Shen Ge immediately spoke, subtly instigating Song Yilan. He looked at her with deep affection and replied, "Alan, I've told you so many times, Qin Yiliu and I only supported each other because we were wandering in a foreign land together and were once considered family. If you feel uncomfortable, I won't associate with her in the future..."

"Please help me plead with your father, and tomorrow, don't let me and Qin Yiliu attack each other. You know our skills. If we're not careful, someone might die..."

Die? Not for now, but those two plotted against Sister Yu so much that, given Sister Yu's temper, they'll probably both end up crippled.

But, they deserve it.

If Shen Ge and Qin Yiliu hadn't started with the intention of harming others, how could they have brought such disaster upon themselves?

Song Yilan mocked inwardly, but her face still wore a worried expression. She nodded very obediently, and replied softly with a sob, "Brother Shen Ge, don't worry, I will plead with my father."

"But now that things have reached this point, I'm afraid it can't be resolved with just a few words from me."

"I've been thinking about it. Brother Shen Ge, don't you have a mansion under your name? And a dozen shops? Besides, Sister Qin also has two restaurants and an inn that my brother once gave her. If you can give them all to me to prove to my father that your engagement to me is not because you're greedy for wealth, and that you have no intention of favoring Sister Qin, and are even willing to turn against her for my sake, and take back the dowry that originally belonged to me, I think my father will definitely believe you."

Song Yilan spoke with a sorrowful tone, and her eyes were already red at the end, as if afraid that Shen Ge would suspect something.

After speaking, she immediately explained, "Brother Shen Ge, I don't really want to take anything back. After all, we are going to get married, and it doesn't matter who has the money. It's just that in the current situation, this is the only way I can think of."

"I can't really let you risk your life, can I?"

Song Yilan's eyes were filled with tears, and her words were sincere.

Looking at Shen Ge's eyes, as if he had grasped a life-saving straw, she suddenly felt extremely sarcastic.

She thought that Shen Ge had probably always looked at her as if she were a clown.

As for Shen Ge, the fear of death and his fixed impression of Song Yilan's stupidity made him not think much about it.

He nodded almost without hesitation, as if pounding garlic, and eagerly took Song Yilan's hand and said, "Alan, you decide what to do, as long as it can get me out of this godforsaken place, as long as it doesn't risk my life."

"It's not that I'm afraid of death, but I can't die in such an ignorant way."

As he spoke, Shen Ge immediately gave Song Yilan an idea, "Alan, now, you immediately go to the room and take out the property deeds from under the bed, and from the secret compartment in Qin Yiliu's room, take out her property deeds, and bring pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. I'll immediately write a contract, and you can take the contract to your father later."

Heh, so those two hid their things... in that place?

Song Yilan was secretly delighted, but a trace of unease appeared on her face. She quietly glanced at Qin Yiliu, and deliberately raised her voice, "Brother Shen Ge, you've made a decision so hastily. Does Sister Qin agree?"

Agree?

Her life is about to be lost, she has no choice but to agree!

What rebirth, what foresight!

And the result? She almost killed him several times, saying that they would gain the upper hand, but they were defeated every time.

Just thinking about it, Shen Ge was full of resentment and didn't care about Qin Yiliu's gloomy gaze at all.

As for Qin Yiliu, she had been watching the two of them talk for a long time without saying a word. She didn't believe that Song Yilan would help them escape. Today, Song Yilan was clearly doing it on purpose!

That slut, she's only known Yu Qingwu for a few days, and she's already learned to be so scheming!

Hmph! She can't deal with Yu Qingwu, but she can't deal with Song Yilan?

How dare she plot against her! Even if she dies, she will drag this slut down with her!

She also wants to take away her money. What a daydream!

Thinking of this, Qin Yiliu staggered to her feet and limped over under Song Yilan's tearful gaze. She pretended to be gentle and said, "Sister Alan, I agree. As long as I can save my life, I'm willing to give you all my dividends from Fenghua Courtyard."

"Go to Fenghua Courtyard now, find a pimp named Old Wu, tell him that the saintess sent you, and he will give you my things."