I insist

Chapter 329: Kidnapped

"It's starting now, Master, and it'll continue until night."

Before the maid could finish speaking, Song Miqiu got up and left her seat, completely different from her previous listless state.

"Master, you haven't had breakfast yet. Where are you going?"

"You eat by yourself, I'm going to the Lantern Festival."

He left behind only one sentence, and then he disappeared without a trace.

Song Miqiu stopped in her tracks as she entered the courtyard, thinking to herself, "It would be so boring if I went by myself. I should invite Yu Huailin along to make it more lively."

They walked excitedly toward Yu Huailin's room.

Yu Huailin got up early in the morning and stayed in his room without coming out.

Hearing a noise at the door, the next second Song Miqiu appeared with a smile on her face.

"Let's go to the lantern festival and see the fun!"

Yu Huailin's heart was almost melted at that moment; how could she possibly refuse?

He immediately put down the military book he was reading, stood up, and walked towards the door.

"A lantern festival can make you this happy. If I had known this would happen, I would have done it sooner."

He only got halfway through his sentence before Song Miqiu pulled him out.

"Stop talking big and get on with it."

And so the two went out together. Only Song Miqiu could pull off something as dignified as a prince being dragged to watch a lantern festival that ordinary people watched.

To be honest, the Lantern Festival really exceeded Yu Huailin's expectations; it was much more lively than he had imagined.

There are countless ways to eat, drink, and have fun, and many interesting things to do. The streets are filled with lanterns that Yu Huailin has never seen before.

There are riddles, poems and articles written by people, and declarations of love. The variety is dazzling.

Just as we arrived at the entrance to the lantern festival, a spoilsport conveniently appeared.

If Song Miqiu hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would have truly believed that Liu Xiaoyue was a time traveler like herself, and that she also had a system that provided her with information on Yu Huailin's whereabouts at any time.

It's because she always appears at the perfect time.

My interest in Liu Xiaoyue and Song Miqiu vanished instantly upon seeing them.

"What a disappointment to come looking for you."

Naturally, he vented his anger on Yu Huailin, but what he said wasn't wrong.

Yu Huailin was furious. What could he do to stop this woman from bothering him?

Liu Xiaoyue's eyes lit up the moment she saw Yu Huailin, and she ran straight toward him.

"What are you doing here? We're such a coincidence that we can meet anywhere. I really missed you."

Yu Huailin didn't even want to look at her, wishing she would disappear immediately so as not to waste his precious time alone with Song Miqiu.

Seeing that Yu Huailin remained silent, Liu Xiaoyue simply took action.

What need is there for saving face in front of Yu Huailin? If you want to save face, you won't get anyone.

"Aren't you shameless? I've made it clear enough to you that I'm not interested in you. How can a girl be so shameless?"

Yu Huailin was also angry, and although his words were a bit harsh, it doesn't matter anymore.

Now that Liu Xiaoyue has heard these words so many times, they no longer have any effect on her.

He placed one hand directly on Yu Huailin's shoulder.

"What can I do if she has nothing but you in her heart?"

Song Miqiu couldn't stand it anymore. "You two can go on being lovey-dovey. I'm leaving."

He left after saying that.

Yu Huailin panicked and pushed Liu Xiaoyue away.

However, he didn't control his strength well and pushed Liu Xiaoyue to the ground.

People who came to see the lanterns gathered around because of the lively atmosphere, and they happened to witness this scene.

Surrounded by onlookers, Liu Xiaoyue collapsed to the ground.

Liu Xiaoyue, who was lying on the ground, finally came to her senses a little. After being rejected so many times, her pride and shame surged up all at once.

He actually shed tears in front of everyone.

After pushing Liu Xiaoyue to the ground, Yu Huailin chased after Song Miqiu without looking back.

Seeing this scene, Liu Xiaoyue had the first thought of giving up on pursuing Yu Huailin.

Yu Huailin caught up with Song Miqiu and offered another explanation, "I really didn't know she would appear here."

Song Miqiu had lost interest in the Lantern Festival. "I know. Come on, walk around with me for a bit, and we'll come see the lanterns tonight."

So the two of them found a horse-drawn carriage and got in.

Watching the two of them walk away together into the carriage, Liu Xiaoyue felt a surge of resentment welling up inside her.

"No, I have to get justice for myself. I can't let you two scoundrels get away with this."

Gritting her teeth, she continued, "Even if I can't have Yu Huailin, Song Miqiu, you can forget about having him either."

He casually flagged down another carriage on the side, saying, "Here's the silver, catch up with that carriage ahead."

They then boarded the carriage as well.

But for some reason, as they chased after them, the carriage they were in disappeared without a trace.

The coachman of Liu Xiaoyue's carriage stopped. "Miss, we've lost our way. Would you like to get off or continue on?"

What made Liu Xiaoyue even angrier was, "Why can't anything go smoothly?"

Despite her anger, Liu Xiaoyue got off the carriage and was determined to continue chasing after the carriage, even if it meant going by herself.

Driven by sheer willpower, Liu Xiaoyue wandered aimlessly forward on her own.

Liu Xiaoyue didn't know how long she had been walking; her legs were badly swollen, but she still couldn't see any sign of the two.

Just then, a large number of men in black suddenly appeared around them.

The moment the men in black appeared, they surrounded Liu Xiaoyue.

Looking at the men in black surrounding her, Liu Xiaoyue was terrified. What if she got into trouble and her life was in danger? Who would take care of her elderly mother at home?

"Who are you, and why are you doing this to me?"

Liu Xiaoyue has already prepared for the worst.

The men in black didn't make a move; they simply surrounded Liu Xiaoyue, remaining silent as if waiting for someone.

After a two-minute standoff, another man in black slowly walked over from a distance. It seemed that this was their leader, and they were waiting for him to make a move.

But looking at the way the man in black was walking, Liu Xiaoyue felt a sense of familiarity, as if she should know him.

“You’re ganging up on me, a weak woman. If word gets out, I’ll be laughed at. And you’ve all heard of Yu Huailin, right? If you do anything to me, he won’t let you get away with it.”

Upon hearing this, the leader of the men in black actually laughed.

It seems this person also knows Yu Huailin.

The man in black slowly approached Liu Xiaoyue and gently lifted her chin with one finger.

"You saying Yu Huailin will come to save you is a complete joke. Wake up!"

Upon hearing her voice, Liu Xiaoyue immediately remembered her.

"You are Liuli!"

The man in black, whose guess had been correct, slowly removed his black mask. "You guessed right. I didn't expect you to remember me. It is I, Liuli."