Chapter 321: Insult (Third Update)

In an instant, Chu Liuyue's vision went pitch black.

This net bag was incredibly eerie; trapped within it, all light was cut off, and she could see nothing.

Then, she felt herself being jerked upward violently.

Just as she was about to speak, a raspy, threatening voice drifted into her ear

"If you want to die a little faster, feel free to call for help."

Chu Liuyue's lips moved, but she did not speak.

Although she couldn't see the other person's face, this aura felt somewhat familiar.

That's right!

This person was the one who followed by Rong Zhen!

When Rong Zhen had come to see her privately before, this was the person who had laid hands on her!

Rong Zhen had once said that once the Qingjiao Assembly ended, she would personally take her to the mountain forests outside the Imperial Capital.

She hadn't expected her to be so impatient that she wouldn't even wait a single day.

Chu Liuyue took out her dagger and attempted to cut through the net bag.

In the darkness, there was only the sound of a piercing, grating noise!

Chu Liuyue was startled: there was actually a layer of extremely strong defensive barrier within this net bag!

"Hmph, don't waste your effort! With your current strength, it is impossible for you to escape from here."

That strange, raspy voice came again, laden with heavy mockery.

Chu Liuyue pondered for a moment, then simply closed her eyes and chose to remain quiet.

If Rong Zhen wanted to cause her trouble, fine; she also wanted to settle these matters once and for all.

Unable to see the situation outside, Chu Liuyue could only feel that she was being carried away rapidly.

She silently mapped out their route in her mind and discovered they were indeed heading toward the outskirts of the Imperial Capital.

She didn't know what methods this person used, but the journey was incredibly smooth, failing to attract anyone's attention.

As they passed through the city gates, Chu Liuyue could even hear the voices of the guards conducting interrogations.

Yet, still, no one noticed anything was wrong.

Just like that, she was taken out of the city.

After leaving the Imperial Capital, the person clearly relaxed a bit, and their speed increased again.

Suddenly, her shoulder felt heavy.

It was Tuanzi, who had suddenly emerged.

It nuzzled against Chu Liuyue's neck, appearing somewhat restless.

Chu Liuyue pulled it into her arms and gently soothed it.

She was certain that Tuanzi could bite through this net bag, but she had no intention of doing so right now.

Tuanzi seemed to sense her thoughts and immediately curled up obediently in her arms.

After about half an hour, the person finally stopped.

Chu Liuyue immediately patted Tuanzi's bottom to send it back, then held her breath in anticipation.

*Swish!*

The net bag was abruptly torn open!

Blinding light instantly shone down!

Chu Liuyue instinctively squinted her eyes to adapt to the change in light.

"Chu Liuyue."

A high-and-mighty voice came from behind.

Chu Liuyue turned her head to look.

It was Rong Zhen.

"Is this place familiar to you?"

Rong Zhen asked coldly, her arms crossed.

Chu Liuyue looked around.

In all directions, there was lush greenery.

This was indeed the mountain forest outside the Imperial Capital.

She pondered for a moment, as if reminiscing, before nodding slightly

"It is somewhat familiar. I was nearly killed by people sent by Chu Xianmin right here..."

"Here?"

Rong Zhen's expression changed abruptly.

"The place you marked on the map was not this!"

Chu Liuyue gave a bitter smile

"Yes. But that was where I fled to later. At that time, they knocked me unconscious and brought me here, intending to kill me. It just so happened that I woke up then, which allowed me to escape."

Rong Zhen looked at Chu Liuyue with suspicion

"You'd better not let me find out you're playing any tricks!"

At the Qingjiao Assembly, Chu Liuyue had performed exceptionally well and demonstrated strength far beyond everyone's expectations.

This inevitably made her wary.

Chu Liuyue shrugged.

"This place is uninhabited. I know I am no match for you all, so I will cooperate fully. As long as you let me go in the end, everything else can be discussed."

Rong Zhen sneered

"You certainly know how to read the room!"

Chu Liuyue said nothing, her eyes drooping slightly.

"Lead the way now!"

Rong Zhen gave a meaningful glance to Elder Meng, who was standing behind Chu Liuyue.

"Elder Meng, make sure you keep a tight watch on her!"

"Rest assured, Fourth Princess."

As that raspy voice rang in her ear, Chu Liuyue suddenly felt a cold wind strike from behind!

Her eyes flickered, and she immediately became alert!

But in just an instant, she restrained her impulse, pretending to stand there without having noticed anything.

*Swish!*

A rope as thick as a thumb tightly coiled around her neck!

The other end of the rope was gripped in Elder Meng's hand!

A sharp, fierce light flashed in the depths of Chu Liuyue's eyes!

She had never suffered such humiliation!

"Behave!"

Rong Zhen shouted.

"Otherwise, this rope could take your life at any moment!"

Chu Liuyue suppressed the rage in her heart and nodded slightly.

"I know."

"Lead the way in front!"

Chu Liuyue took a deep breath and stepped forward.

As soon as she moved, the rope around her neck moved along with her.

Elder Meng and Rong Zhen both followed behind.

It was only with great effort that Chu Liuyue managed to persuade Tuanzi not to come out, and she continued to walk forward step by step.

Watching this scene, Rong Zhen couldn't help but burst into "giggles."

"If the people in the Imperial Capital saw this, their jaws would surely drop! The illustrious Chu Liuyue actually has such a subservient appearance! Haha!"

Rong Zhen felt extremely smug.

So what if she was number one at the Qingjiao Assembly?

So what if she had the Earth Vein Primordial Pulse?

In front of her, wasn't she still like a dog!?

"I heard that today, the Crown Prince and Prince Li even argued in front of Imperial Father just to fight over you. Heh, if they saw you like this now, I wonder how much they would regret it! Chu Liuyue, you really are something; without saying a word or doing a thing, you almost had Imperial Father depose the Crown Prince..."

Chu Liuyue's face remained expressionless.

"The Crown Prince and I severed ties long ago. I did not expect today's events. If the Fourth Princess is still angry about this—"

"Angry? Why would this Princess be angry? The Crown Prince is incompetent; can that be blamed on anyone else?"

Rong Zhen spoke with pure sarcasm.

Chu Liuyue paused.

Strange.

Rong Zhen and Rong Jin were both born of the Empress and had always had a good relationship; why had they suddenly become like this?

Listening to her tone, it seemed as if she were dying for Rong Jin to be deposed.

"Once this Princess's Original Core is restored... one day..."

One day, she would let her Mother know that Rong Jin was nothing more than an incapable fool!

She was far more excellent than him!

Hearing these words, Chu Liuyue could basically confirm that Rong Zhen indeed had a conflict with Rong Jin.

She just didn't know for what reason.

Just as she was thinking about this, she suddenly felt the rope around her neck jerk tight!

Her breath hitched, and she was nearly pulled down.

She hurriedly turned her head to look, only to see Rong Zhen laughing heartily

"Hahaha! How interesting! Elder Meng, why didn't this Princess think of such a way to play before? Chu Liuyue, how about this: you bark like a dog a couple of times, and this Princess will wipe the slate clean regarding everything that happened before. How does that sound!?"