Chapter 626 : The King of Jiangling

• "You said Xie Ding wants to kill you?" Bai Jiuzhou asked in confusion, "Why would Xie Ding want to kill you?"
• Ding Ningqiu sniffed and wiped away a tear, then said to the group, "A few days ago, I accidentally overheard Xie Ding and others in the gang plotting to steal your goods, Lord Bai. I was shocked and scared when I heard it, and I made some noise unintentionally, which alerted Xie Ding. He made me promise to keep it a secret, but I didn't want to be your enemy, Lord Bai, and I didn't want Xie Ding to be your enemy either. So I tried to persuade him not to do such a foolish thing, but it was like hitting a rock with an egg."
• Pausing for a moment, Ding Ningqiu continued, "But Xie Ding wouldn't listen to me. He got angry when he saw me speaking up for you, Lord Bai, and accused me of having ulterior motives, possibly being a spy sent by you. He had me locked up. When he came to see me later, I still pleaded with him not to do it, not to offend you. But Xie Ding said I didn't understand anything, that I was naive. He said he didn't want to be controlled by anyone anymore, that he wanted to be above everyone else. I didn't understand what he meant at the time, so I continued to persuade him. But unexpectedly, Xie Ding became furious and attacked me. The injuries on my face were caused by him."