"Later, remember what we agreed on. Pretend we got separated while escaping, then let them find you... You don't need to worry about anything else, understand?"
"Okay, I understand!"
Staring at the alley exit ahead, Son of Heaven nodded vigorously. Fang Zheng could not help but look at her a few more times. To be honest, his initial impression of Son of Heaven had been that of a timid little girl manipulated by eunuchs. Yet now, she had shown such decisiveness that it genuinely surprised him.
"Have you really thought this through? We've only known each other for... let me count, three hours. Do you really trust me that much? Aren't you afraid I deliberately kidnapped and sold you so I could become emperor myself?"
"I've thought it through, Imperial Brother."
To Fang Zheng's surprise, Son of Heaven seemed remarkably confident this time.
"Although we have only known each other for a short time, and this is my first time coming outside, I can tell that you truly mean well for me, Imperial Brother. And... just as you said, I am the Son of Heaven. I must make my own decisions. This is something I have to face!"
"Very good. Now you're starting to look like the Son of Heaven."
Looking at the girl before him, Fang Zheng once again reached out and patted her head.
"Go on!"
"Yes, Imperial Brother!"
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Son of Heaven smiled shyly. Then she turned around, took a deep breath, and quickly ran toward the alley entrance.
After leaving the alley, Son of Heaven looked around and soon spotted the police.
"There! That's her!"
The police also saw Son of Heaven running out of the alley. They immediately shouted and rushed over, while the girl turned and ran in fright. This time,