The legitimate daughter of the Beirong Kingdom's general's mansion, a seemingly grand identity, yet—
She is at the center of inner-court struggles, courtly storms, and the covetous ...
Does Xie Lingqin possess the power of foresight?
Otherwise, how can this be explained?
But if someone said that the Crown Prince would help Xie Lingqin, and in such a grand manner, she didn't believe it.
It's more believable that Prince Yi wants to marry Xie Lingqin than that the Crown Prince would help Xie Lingqin.
...
Xie Lingqin brought Zihe and Tridacna back to Qingshui Pavilion. As soon as she entered the main house, Tridacna followed her in.
"Thump." Tridacna knelt heavily before Xie Lingqin.
"Miss, you should have known..."
"Get up first, then we can talk."
Xie Lingqin waved calmly.
Unable to rise, the giant clam lowered its head even further. "Miss, I have been holding this in for a long time. I grew up in a barbarian land, but I am not a barbarian, and I have absolutely no intention of harming you."
"Whether you are a barbarian, a Beirong person, or a Xixia person... it doesn't matter. As long as you have the will, everything else is just a matter of life."
"That young lady... what happened today..."
"Indeed, with so many people at today's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, it's an excellent opportunity for Second Aunt and Xie Lingyu to deal with me. I also want to take this opportunity to see your reaction."
“Then, Miss…”
Xie Lingqin's bright eyes were open and honest as she spoke frankly, "I know everyone has secrets they don't tell others, but I need to be absolutely certain that you pose no threat to me, and besides, the giant clam..."
Xie Lingqin sat down beside her. "All your previous statements may have seemed perfect to others, but in my eyes, they were full of loopholes. I will not entrust my back to someone who is dangerous to me. Do you understand?"
Tridacna's expression changed, and after a moment, she nodded emphatically, "This servant understands, Miss. This servant can assure you that this servant has no hostility or threat towards you."
Xie Lingqin nodded, "I understand. Get up and go rest. Xie Yushu has only been here for one day and so much trouble has already happened. It's for his own good and for your own good. Don't see him too often these next few days. Wait until things calm down before you start seeing him again, okay?"
"I understand." After saying this, Tridacna bowed deeply to Xie Lingqin. When she looked up again, her face was more resolute than ever before. "Miss, in this world, even if I had to give up my life for you, Tridacna would be willing. As you said, Tridacna has a secret in her heart. This secret, Tridacna cannot tell you, but please believe me, Tridacna will not harm you, she will only help you, for the rest of her life, without any regrets."
Xie Lingqin naturally knew that Tridacna was good to her and loyal to her, but the girl's sudden and sincere promise touched her.
"Hmm." After a moment, Xie Lingqin nodded, signaling her to step back.
The giant clam then retreated.
---Aside---
Okay, I was wrong, the surprise is in tomorrow's chapter~
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