Rebirth of the Duke's Daughter and the Little Imperial Uncle

Chapter 83 Interrogation of Shen Xiaoran (2)

Everyone felt sorry for Shen Xiaoran, and after exchanging glances, they said to Qin Yaoyao, "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."

He Mingxuan also said, "Yes, cousin, if you're unhappy, you don't have to force yourself."

Cheng Ying nodded in agreement.

Shen Xiaoran smiled at her concerned sisters and said, "Actually, there's nothing I can't say. It's like this: last summer, I went to Hangzhou with my grandmother to escape the summer heat, didn't I?"

He Mingxuan nodded and said, "Yes, I heard that my cousin got sick because she couldn't adapt to the new environment. I was worried about her for a long time! What happened?"

Shen Xiaoran said dejectedly, "Actually, I'm not sick, but..." Shen Xiaoran didn't know how to say it.

Everyone guessed it probably wasn't anything good, so they said, "Forget it, don't say it." But Shen Xiaoran shook her head and said, "No, I have to say, I actually encountered human traffickers."

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, "What?"

Shen Xiaoran continued, "At that time, the magistrate's family held a tea and poetry gathering, inviting many young ladies from prominent families, and I was among the invitees. Actually, I didn't want to attend, but I was afraid others would think I was arrogant and rude, so I had no choice but to go. Who would have thought that on my way back to the manor, I would be attacked by villains and kidnapped!" At this point, she couldn't help but burst into tears, her voice choked with sobs, "My grandmother was worried about my reputation being damaged, so she didn't dare to search for me openly. But that would be slow, and finding me would be much more difficult."

Shen Xiaoran took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then said, "Later, I was taken to a house. When I went in, I found that several women were already being held captive. After questioning them, I learned that the people who had captured us were human traffickers! They would sell people to different places based on their appearance; the prettier they were, the worse they would be sold to."

Shen Xiaoran continued, "Later I was locked up in solitary confinement. I was thinking about how to escape, but things didn't go as planned. At that moment, a bandit came in."

She paused, as if recalling something terrible, and her face turned pale.

"He pinned me down, tore off my clothes, and tried to do something to me. Just then, the door was kicked open, and a man came in. He was masked, so no one could see his face. The bandit was pulled away by him, and before he could react, he was killed. Then, he rescued me and took me back to the mansion."

As she said this, gratitude and determination shone in Shen Xiaoran's eyes.

“My grandmother wanted to give him something to thank him, but he didn’t accept it and left. At that moment, I thought to myself, I must find this person and repay him properly. If it weren’t for him, I might be dead. He gave me a second life, so I must find him.”

Looking at Shen Xiaoran, He Mingxuan felt a surge of admiration. She could imagine how dangerous the situation must have been, yet the mysterious man had saved Shen Xiaoran without hesitation.

He Mingxuan couldn't help but ask, "What about the other girls? Were they rescued too?"

Shen Xiaoran nodded and said, "Yes, the other girls were rescued too. I'm very grateful to the person who saved me. Although I don't know who he is, I believe I will find him someday."

Her tone was full of determination and hope.

He Mingxuan asked again, "If you didn't see his face clearly, how are you going to find him? There are so many people in the world, this is like looking for a needle in a haystack!"

Shen Xiaoran shook her head, her eyes resolute, and said, "No, even though he was masked and I didn't see his face, I remember his voice perfectly. Besides, we chatted all the way back when he brought me here! As long as I hear his voice, I'm sure I'll recognize him!"

Cheng Ying couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, Xiao Ran, you're so innocent and adorable! But it's good this way too. If we can really find him, it will be quite a story. I just wonder who this mysterious man is?"

Shen Xiaoran said with anticipation, "I also really want to know who he is, and I hope to see him again someday. Maybe he is my destiny..." Her face was filled with a happy smile, as if she could already see the mysterious man appearing in front of her again.

At this moment, He Mingxuan suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, Xiao Ran, didn't you ask his name?"

Shen Xiaoran paused for a moment, then scratched her head sheepishly: "Oh dear, I forgot... I was too excited at the time and only thought about thanking him, so I forgot to ask him his name. But it's okay, I believe I will see him again someday."

Cheng Ying shook her head helplessly: "Sigh, you're such a silly girl. But since you've decided to go find him, then I wish you good luck! Maybe you're really destined to meet again."

Shen Xiaoran nodded vigorously: "Yes, thank you for your blessings! I will definitely try my best to find him. Even if I can't find him, I will at least repay this kindness to him." After saying that, her eyes shone with a firm light, as if she had made up her mind to find the man who had saved her life.

He Mingxuan smiled and encouraged him, "It definitely will, Sister Xiaoran. Good people are always rewarded. Maybe one day you will meet again, and then you can thank him in person."

Shen Xiaoran nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with determination.

"I believe it will. In any case, I will not give up looking for clues about him."

He Mingxuan felt as if she were seeing a brave, strong, and grateful woman. These qualities filled her with respect.