Li Xian took the IOU, cupped his hands, and said freely, "No matter what, Sister Qing, thank you for what you said today! Even though the road ahead is rough and my fate is twisted, regardless of the outcome, I will walk until the end."
Qingyao thought, "This young man has such a character, such demeanor. If he hadn't encountered this incident, if he hadn't met the Commandery Princess, he would have surely achieved something." She sighed deeply, hesitating to speak.
She said, "Follow me."
With a graceful walk, she passed through a long corridor and arrived by a riverbank. It was a long, desolate night, with dim moonlight. Qingyao pointed to the riverhead and said, "In half an hour, a prison ship will arrive. Once you board the ship, you'll have to rely on your luck."
Qingyao said, "Don't think about running away. The Commandery Princess has already issued an order. If you run now, you'll be captured on the spot and subjected to severe punishment."
