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Chapter 621 An Insignificant Concubine in Prince Xiang's Manor
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2024-10-29 19:42:56When Ning Xueyan regained unconsciousness, all she could feel was pain all over her body. She touched the back of her head, unable to recognize where she was at the moment. She seemed to be inside an old firewood shed with some firewood scattered on the floor. Underneath her was a large piece of firewood, so the surface was still fairly soft. She sat up and saw that she was all alone.
The first impression the place gave her was that of an old firewood shed but the second, however, was a jail. It was a small room, with a tiny window high above. The whole place looked gloomy.
Hearing the noise from inside the shed, two repulsive-looking burly men opened the door and walked in. "Hey, you woke up?" they said, looking at the woman sitting on the pile of firewood. It was apparent from their appearance that they were no gentleman.
Ning Xueyan's gleaming eyes blinked as she asked calmly, "Who are you two?" The lady who attacked her was skilled and foll
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Ning Xueyan's firm words made the two burly men hesitate for a moment. They exchanged doubtful looks. One went out while the other stayed behind, watching her with an unreadable expression. She leaned on the pillar beside her calmly and started closing her eyes as if she was taking a rest. She kept them partially open under her long lashes, with just enough space to keep a vigilant watch.The burly man who went out earlier returned shortly after and yanked his companion. They started whispering in the corner of the shed, though it seemed more like arguing instead. Now and then, they would point at Ning Xueyan. Although their voices weren't loud, their argument was getting tense.Ning Xueyan seemed relaxed, lying against the pillar, but in reality, her whole body was tense. All of her attention was on the two big men. In a situation like this, she couldn't afford any mistakes as a woman. Xia Yuhang was still in the Ministry of Justice, so the only one who co
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