Chapter 8
Chapter 8
As the morning light broke, Pei Ren had no choice but to leave.
He had tasks assigned by Xiao Qibai to attend to, requiring him to coordinate with human traffickers, witch doctors, and painters. Only through their combined efforts could a convincing Lotus Girl be created.
Before departing, he looked back at me once more.
“Sister, I am not forcing you to choose me.
“But besides me, no one else would dare take you away.”
In a sense, I had to admit Pei Ren was right.
Under the wide heaven, all is the Emperor’s land.
The Fourth Imperial Prince, Xiao Qibai, was of celestial lineage. Who would dare snatch someone from him?
Many patrons had once entertained thoughts of redeeming me, but as soon as they heard I was the one Xiao Qibai had elevated, they never spoke of it again.
However, Pei Ren was still thinking too small.
I looked out the window, my gaze passing through layers of eaves toward the direction of the Capital City.
Within those vermilion walls and glazed tiles resided an Imperial Consort who had enjoyed the Emperor’s favor for ten years.
As long as the Lotus Mark was branded onto my back, she would take me away.
It didn’t matter if she considered me a demoness, nor did it matter if she wanted to kill me.
At the very least, I would make her help me leave this prison-like Jiangling City.