Only after hearing that did Duanmu Rui sit back down.
But when she thought of who the people before her were, Duanmu Rui said nothing about her own circumstances.
If they found out and presented her to the emperor, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Even ordinary people were that crazed about prolonging their lives. If the ruler of a nation learned of such a secret art, he would likely exhaust every means to force the method out of her.
She would probably be imprisoned again!
Duanmu Rui did not dare gamble!
Guagua: [Host, Duanmu Rui doesn't dare tell you about herself. She's afraid you'll present her to the emperor.]
Song Yaoyao: [After everything she's been through, it's only natural for her to be wary of us.
Since she doesn't want to talk, we'll pretend we know nothing!]
Guagua: [Host, Yu Haochuan has come knocking with his men.]
Song Yaoyao: [I really didn't expect Yu Haochuan to come so quickly!]
Guagua: [The Yu family's two servants took too long to return and report, so Yu Haochuan sent people to look for them.
The people he sent discovered that Liu San and the other man had had their acupoints sealed, and immediately released them.
Once Liu San and his companion returned to the Yu Residence, they reported everything to Yu Haochuan, including their encounter with us and Duanmu Rui's rescue.
Based on their descriptions, Yu Haochuan quickly found out that we were the ones who rescued Duanmu Rui, so he immediately came over with his men.]
Song Yaoyao: [Just as I thought.
Since he's delivered himself to my doorstep, I won't stand on ceremony.]
The Shadow Guards under Song Yaoyao had already learned that the Commandery Princess had rescued a woman and brought her back.
Now Song Yi stood outside the door,