The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1048 - 238: Arousing the Urge to Kill

Chapter 1048: Chapter 238: Arousing the Urge to Kill

Pei Qin flew into a rage, pushing him away as she shouted loudly, "Someone come!"

Xiao Guangbi saw her still resisting and irritation filled his heart. With his distinguished identity and appearance, it should be an honor for her to be chosen by him, yet she rejected him! However, the thought crossed his mind that if he failed this time, he might offend Pei Qin, and even if he told Mo Heng that Pei Qin had seduced him, Mo Heng might lose loyalty toward him if Pei Qin harbored hate against him.

Therefore, this time success was the only option; failure was not allowed!

Xiao Guangbi’s body staggered, "Ah... I... Why am I feeling so hot! Pei Qin! I have heatstroke just like you!" he said and came forward again to continue tugging at Pei Qin.

Pei Qin knew that Xiao Guangbi would stop at nothing to fight for the throne, but she never imagined he could stoop so low and had the audacity to try to assault and drug her, "Lu Hai! Liu Feng!" She cried their names while fiercely biting down on her arm.

The pain from her arm shot through her, and as someone already afflicted with a chilling poison, it snapped her to a moment of clarity. Only when the taste of blood filled her mouth did she let go, staggering towards the door in an attempt to escape.

A malicious gleam flashed in Xiao Guangbi’s eyes. He wasn’t under the effects of the Aphrodisiac, and he grabbed Pei Qin as she tried to leave.

Pei Qin raised her hand to strike, but he caught her arm, and immediately she lifted her leg to kick him covertly.

Xiao Guangbi swept out his leg, and she lost her balance, tumbling down. He pinned her to the ground and threw a handkerchief over her face.

Pei Qin immediately held her breath, but it was too late. She couldn’t gather her strength, her head felt heavy with drowsiness, and as confusion set in, a fire seemed to burn within her, "...Mo Heng..."

Seeing her now completely out of it, her body gradually under the control of her desires, her complexion flushed and eyes hazy as if intoxicated, Xiao Guangbi sneered with satisfaction, "You still ended up in my hands! It’s more than enough for me to stoop so low for you!" He picked up the handkerchief, scooped her up, and took her straight to the inner chamber.

Pei Qin moaned softly, her consciousness fading, driven only by instinct and the burning passion of the Aphrodisiac.

Xiao Guangbi, seeing her unable to resist any longer, coldly curled the corner of his mouth and lowered his head to kiss her flushed face.

Just as he was about to kiss her, the sight of her dirt-smudged skin repulsed him, unable to bring his lips to her. Remembering her fair complexion, he got up to fetch someone to bring water so at least her face could be washed clean! And her body, if there were any unclean places, he couldn’t stomach just anyone!

But just as he was in a good mood, thinking after having his way with Pei Qin, he would sweet-talk and coax her later, even though Mo Heng was handsome, he was cold by nature and couldn’t compare to him, he would offer her some promises, and naturally, she would fight for the throne for him.

However, turning around for a moment, and upon his return, the person on the bed was gone.

Xiao Guangbi was stunned, and his face darkened instantly, "Where is she!?"

After searching the room to no avail, Xiao Guangbi angrily shouted for his men, "Someone come! She has escaped! She must be found!"

The Advisors had hidden themselves away to let him have his way, but hearing him shout that Pei Qin had run away, they rushed over, "Prince! How could she have run away?"

Xiao Guangbi’s expression was dark and twisted, "Search! Find her immediately!"

Several guards responded instantly, racing to search.

Lu Hai and Liu Feng, who had been lured outside, returned after having eaten, "Where’s our General?"

Xiao Guangbi’s face was cold as ice, "She has already left."

The doors were wide open, and there was nobody inside.

A glint passed quickly in Lu Hai’s eyes, "Why didn’t the General wait for her subordinates before leaving?"

"She couldn’t find you just now, so she went back first," Xiao Guangbi said with tightly pursed lips.

"Since the General has already left first, we will take our leave as well!" Lu Hai and Liu Feng bowed slightly, their suspicions lingering as they left.

Once outside, they split up, one heading to the palace gates and the other to the Manufacturing Bureau to search for Pei Qin.

The followers returned with news, and Xiao Guangbi already knew it wasn’t the two of them who took her away. He also obviously didn’t know the news, but who could have silently whisked her away from his grasps!? A living, breathing person outright disappeared so quickly? Could the emperor have assigned a Hidden Guard to her!? Was it a Hidden Guard who took her away?

If Pei Qin had always had a Hidden Guard by her side... Xiao Guangbi felt a chill in his heart, becoming anxious. If the emperor learned of his despicable scheming against the wife of an imperial strategy advisor, his impression of him would undoubtedly plummet, no longer considering him as an heir. Grinding his teeth in fury, he commanded, "Search! Even if we have to turn everything upside down, find her for me!"