The veiled woman glanced at the anxious Zhou Wenxing, "You go find Madam Sheng and tell her that if she wants to save Sheng Lengshuang, she must come with you. If Madam Sheng refuses, you know what to do without me telling you."
Zhou Wenxing took the bracelet of Sheng Lengshuang and left.
The veiled woman stared gloomily at Sheng Lengshuang, her eyes filled with jealousy and unwillingness. Sheng Lengshuang was truly lucky, transforming from a lowly village girl into the Sheng family's only child, even winning the heart of Prince Mingrui.
She, though not from a prominent family, knew far more than Sheng Lengshuang, who grew up in the village. Yet, she found herself in this predicament.
Suddenly, as if struck by an idea, she let out a heavy snort from her nostrils, her gaze towards Sheng Lengshuang filled with contempt and disdain. Soon, Sheng Lengshuang would become a woman available to all.
"Miss, when can Sheng Lengshuang be ours to play with?" the burly man asked.
The veiled woman impatiently replied, "When Sheng Lengshuang is no longer of use, you can do whatever you want with her."
Sheng Lengshuang, who was supposed to be unconscious, momentarily regained consciousness at this moment and happened to overhear their conversation. What were these two talking about? Who were they, and why were they here?
She struggled to sit up, but her body was weak and exhausted, causing her to fall back into unconsciousness.
As she lost consciousness, she sensed something was wrong, wanting to do something but being utterly incapable.
...
On the other side.
Zhou Wenxing swaggered to the Sheng residence.
Upon receiving the news, Mo Lingxi, his father, and General Sheng and his wife rushed out. When they saw Zhou Wenxing standing not far from the entrance, Mo Lingxi and General Sheng exchanged a look.
"Where is my daughter?" Madam Sheng's eyes were red, and she glared hatefully at Zhou Wenxing, "Zhou Wenxing, give me back my daughter!"
Zhou Wenxing took out the bracelet and smiled maniacally, "Madam Qi, I'll give you two choices now. One, you obediently come with me, and I'll return Sheng Lengshuang. Two, if you disobey, I don't know what consequences Sheng Lengshuang will face."
"I..." Madam Sheng's words were cut short by General Sheng.
General Sheng shook his head at her and glared at Zhou Wenxing, "Then how can you prove that my daughter is safe and sound, and that you will return my daughter?"
Zhou Wenxing assumed a winning posture, "Sheng Tianchun, you have no other choice but to believe me."
General Sheng, having served for many years and fought on the battlefield, was not easily intimidated. "From what you're saying, even if my wife agrees, you can't return my daughter."
"Zhou Wenxing, look how much of a failure you are as a person."
He sneered, "You are abandoned by everyone, even your children and grandchildren refuse to acknowledge you, and your family is ashamed of you. More importantly, you've become someone else's lackey, unable to control your own actions."
Zhou Wenxing's face gradually contorted, and he roared, "Sheng Tianchun, shut up, shut up!"
"I'm telling you, if you dare say another word, I'll make Sheng Lengshuang suffer."
General Sheng scoffed, "Do you dare?"
Zhou Wenxing's expression froze; he was speechless. That person had temporarily forbidden anyone from touching Sheng Lengshuang, and if he dared to disobey, the consequences would be severe.
Seeing this, General Sheng knew the matter was not simple and mockingly said, "Zhou Wenxing, oh Zhou Wenxing, look at your pathetic state. I fear my wife wouldn't even bother to be disgusted by you."
Madam Sheng, having been with General Sheng for many years, understood his meaning perfectly.
Upon hearing this, she said calmly, "Why would I waste my energy hating such a failure? I'd rather spend that time with my family."
"Madam Qi, don't be fooled by Sheng Tianchun!" Zhou Wenxing looked at her crazily, "Have you forgotten our loving past? If it weren't for Sheng Tianchun's despicable methods, we would already have children and grandchildren."
Madam Sheng looked at him as if he were something dirty, "Please do not project your delusions onto me. I have never had any loving times with you, nor have I had any dealings with you."
Zhou Wenxing clutched his head and shouted maniacally, "It's not like that, it's not like that! It was Sheng Tianchun, that scoundrel, who stole you using despicable means. He sowed discord between us. I cannot let him go, absolutely cannot let him go!"
He glared hatefully at Sheng Tianchun, "I'll give you two choices. One, you obediently divorce Madam Qi, and perhaps I'll spare Sheng Lengshuang's life... Ah!"
Mo Lingxi grabbed him by the neck with one hand, forcefully lifting him up, "Zhou Wenxing, you seem to think too highly of yourself."
Zhou Wenxing struggled, trying to pry his hand open, "Your Highness Prince Mingrui, don't you want to save Sheng Lengshuang?"
Mo Lingxi tightened his grip on his neck, "Zhou Wenxing, now I give you two choices. One, you obediently hand over Sheng Lengshuang, and I'll spare your life. Two, I'll use some methods to make you confess truthfully."
Zhou Wenxing suddenly smiled, "Your Highness Prince Mingrui, even if I tell you where Sheng Lengshuang is, you won't be able to save her. Don't forget, I am not alone."
Mo Lingxi was well aware of this and calmly said, "If you die, how will your wish be fulfilled?"
Zhou Wenxing's pupils contracted violently, "If you kill me, you won't be able to find Sheng Lengshuang."
Mo Lingxi narrowed his eyes, "Without you, I can still find Sheng Lengshuang through other means. But if you lose your life, you know the consequences."
Zhou Wenxing dared not gamble. He knew his situation well, "Your Highness Prince Mingrui, how about we talk properly?"
Mo Lingxi threw him to the ground and stepped on his face with one foot, "Zhou Wenxing, do not test my patience. I have a thousand ways to make your life worse than death."
Zhou Wenxing regretted coming so rashly. He said with some composure, "Your Highness Prince Mingrui, my only request is to be with Madam Qi."
"As long as you fulfill my wish, I can not only help you rescue Sheng Lengshuang but also tell you everything."
Mo Lingxi showed no emotion, "Zhou Wenxing, you are the one begging me now."
Zhou Wenxing, "Yes, yes, yes, I beg you! Your Highness Prince Mingrui, have you thought about it?"
"And also, I know where Tao Li and Old Master Tao are, I can take you to them."
Mo Lingxi, "My mother-in-law will not follow you, Zhou Wenxing. You know better than anyone that everything is your fantasy, and you don't truly like my mother-in-law."
"More than that, you are trying to compete with my father-in-law, to prove to everyone that you are more outstanding than him and more favored by women."
Zhou Wenxing, his intentions exposed, became enraged and struggled incessantly, "You're talking nonsense, nonsense! It's not like that, it's not like that! Madam Qi likes me, she was forced by Sheng Tianchun!"