"Mother, your complexion is getting better and better. Would you like me to take another look at you today?"
"Okay." Baili Qingluan caught a glimpse of Zhang Qian hurriedly entering the yard. "Ang'er, mother is done eating. Take your time."
Baili Qingluan stood up and left. Zhang Qian quickly followed her into the pavilion and reported in a low voice:
"When the princess learned that Song Linyuan had arrived in Huayang City, she ordered Lei Xiao to lead a group of soldiers to surround the Ruilong Inn early in the morning."
Baili Qingluan couldn't help but frown. What was the princess's sister going to do?
Do you want to hear what Song Linyuan has to say?
"Has the princess passed away?"
"Not yet. When I came back, Xiao Zhong was preparing the carriage with his servants. He said the princess would not leave until 9:00 p.m."
"Okay, go and watch first and see what Song Linyuan has to say."
"Good! When I returned, the diners on the street were all discussing the war between Beiyi and Xirong. We Xirong had already breached Wuyu Pass and successfully captured five cities..."
"We can no longer attack the city. Send someone to the west to deliver the message."
Zhang Qian: "Your Highness Xuan Ce has stopped attacking the city. Most of the guests are saying that you were framed. The Western Rong sent troops to seek justice for you."
"Is that really what people say outside?" Baili Qingluan was a little surprised.
"It's absolutely true. I walked around a few more streets and found that most of the early-rising diners said the same thing. However, there are still many people who firmly believe that the official documents issued by the Beiyi court are not false."
"Where did this come from? Did the princess arrange for someone to spread it?"
"It shouldn't be the princess. I haven't heard such favorable rumors before. I think the Song family blocked the news. And most of those diners are traveling merchants."
Baili Qingluan pinched her chin. "If it's not the princess, then it must be Xuan Ce's handiwork. Quickly arrange for someone to stir up trouble and report this matter back to Beiyi Capital as soon as possible."
The princess secretly sent people to the capital to collect evidence. If she puts pressure on Emperor Beiyi openly, he will definitely arrange for a thorough investigation!
With both the open and secret forces at work, no matter how well the Song family hides, their tracks will eventually be exposed.
"Yes! I'll arrange it right away."
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"Princess, Lord Qi has arrived and is waiting in the front hall."
When Xiao Lingyu heard this, he couldn't help but frown.
"Okay, whenever we have something to do, Lord Qi always comes at the right time. Do you think he can tell the time?"
"How could he have that ability?" Su Xingyi put his arm around her waist and helped her out. "You asked Lei Xiao to lead the county officials to surround the Ruilong Inn. Lord Qi must know that you have something to do."
"...Uh, you're right, he doesn't have that ability."
Xiao Lingyu felt that his brain wasn't working well these days, but Xingyi had become much smarter.
When Qi Lianli saw the two people appear in his sight, his eyes suddenly widened.
The last time he came, Master Su’s hand was only holding the princess’ arm.
Today, he actually put a hand on the princess' waist!
The relationship between the two is getting better and better.
Especially the princess's face, it seemed to have become more beautiful.
He was an experienced person and knew what was going on at a glance.
Qi Lianli was so excited that he failed to hide his facial expression when the couple walked up to him.
"This humble official greets the princess and Master Su."
"Lord Qi, what great news have you come across that you want to tell us?" Seeing that his eyebrows were smiling and the corners of his lips were raised, Xiao Lingyu couldn't help but feel curious.
"Yes, Master Qi, if you have anything happy, please tell me so that the princess and I can be happy."
Qi Lianli realized that he had lost his composure and quickly adjusted his mood. He said gently, "I received news last night that the Western Rong have broken through Wuyu Pass and have now captured five cities in Beiyi. The court has sent General Xiao Jingxiao to lead troops to support them."
"Is the Song army so useless? Not only did they fail to defend Wuyu Pass, but they also lost five cities to the Western Rong?"
Qi Lianli hesitated to respond to Xiao Lingyu's words, then pondered for a moment, "The Western Rong had been planning this for a long time, colluding with Baili Qingluan. We in the Northern Yi were caught off guard, and that's why this happened."
"Are you so convinced that Baili Qingluan married into the Zhenbei General's Mansion to be a spy?"
"The official documents sent by the imperial court to the counties cannot be false."
Xiao Lingyu shook his head helplessly. "I've heard that the third son of the Song family has come to Huayang County. Let's ask him in person and see what he says."
"Really? Master Linyuan has come to Huayang County? Where is he? Should we go see him now?"
Qi Lianli was very excited when he heard this. He liked Mr. Linyuan very much. He had not been able to meet him in the capital before, but now he had the chance and could not miss it.
"At Ruilong Inn, we'll be there soon."
Song Hua was frightened when he saw Lei Xiao standing in the room like an evil spirit.
Only by picking up a cup of hot tea and savoring it carefully can I hide the panic in my heart at this moment.
However, Lei Xiao's gaze was always on Song Linyuan's painting at the moment.
He had to admit that Mr. Linyuan was an excellent painter, and Young Master An looked very lifelike under his brush.
As the painting neared its end, two carriages, one large and one small, stopped at the main entrance of Ruilong Inn.
The innkeeper saw the logo on the front row of carriages and quickly bent down to greet them. "I greet Her Highness the Princess and Mr. Qi."
Upon hearing the sound, the diners in the hall all knelt down.
"No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Princess."
Everyone raised their heads slightly, wanting to catch a glimpse of the true appearance of the Princess Protector of the Country, but what they saw was a woman in gorgeous clothes and a veiled hat.
Everyone couldn't ignore the noble and dignified young man standing beside him.
"Lin Yu, what's going on? Why hasn't the area been cleared yet?"
Seeing so many diners in the hall, Qi Lianli quickly stepped forward and protected the couple behind him.
"Sir, the upstairs has been cleared. All the guests staying here are here. They were just discussing state affairs here. Commander Lei told them to tell the princess again!"
"Princess, what do you think?"
"I'll leave this place to you." Xiao Lingyu said and took Su Xingyi upstairs.
Qi Lianli was anxious to see Song Linyuan and said urgently, "Boss, please tell me quickly, how did they make such irresponsible remarks about state affairs?"
"My Lord, there are rumors that the Princess of Xirong is not a spy, but was framed..."
Xiao Lingyu vaguely heard a few words from downstairs.
So that’s what happened. Who spread it?
While Xiao Lingyu was thinking, he pushed open the door of Song Linyuan's room on the third floor.
"I, Song Linyuan, greet the princess."
"Song Hua meets the princess"
The master and servant both bowed deeply to Xiao Lingyu.
Xiao Lingyu did not ask the two to excuse themselves. He took off his veil, walked to the desk, looked at Su Ning'an's portrait for a moment, and then sat in the main seat.
"No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Princess!"
Song Linyuan raised his head and looked at Xiao Lingyu, then quickly looked at Su Xingyi.
Is this the husband that Princess Xiao is rumored to have married?
This appearance is not inferior to the eldest prince at all!
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