After the set of movements stopped, the dark figure flipped in the air and landed with a cool and decisive posture, without the slightest hesitation or panic.
Soon, everyone could see the figure's face clearly!
He had a serious and resolute face, handsome features, dark yellow skin, and a tough guy look. His tall body revealed muscles that were ready to be unleashed. He could be described as having an imposing presence even without anger!
His unfathomable eyes, in particular, made people feel a little nervous.
"A princess of such high status, leaving the palace at will, leading troops to oppress the people, and uttering words like 'exterminating nine generations of one's family,' is truly laughable!"
Upon hearing this, Princess Qingning blushed instantly, biting her lip in embarrassment and anger. She felt increasingly wronged, but her pride wouldn't allow her to cry in public, so she raised her head and said stubbornly.
"General, what are you saying! I was merely punishing a peasant woman who violated the laws of my Tianlong Kingdom. Besides, it was clearly I who was injured, couldn't you see that, General?"
Wang Yan frowned again as he looked at the bruises around her eyes, then looked at Qin Qing and pursed his lips.
Princess Qingning seemed to have found a reason to punish Qin Qing, and her eyes immediately turned to Qin Qing with murderous intent and a sense of satisfaction.
Qin Qing also noticed Wang Yan's predicament. When she looked up and met his eyes, she smiled.
"Oh! So this is Princess Qingning! I thought some thugs were trying to bully my peony, which is why I acted impulsively... After all, no one would expect a princess to dress up as a man and cause trouble in my little shop!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he received understanding and approval from the people. Who could disagree? This kind of situation, which only happens in stories, actually happened. Who would believe it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes?
Seeing that public opinion was on Qin Qing's side, and even Wang Yan nodded in affirmation, saying "That makes sense," she was so angry that she almost cursed out loud! Princess Qingning's eyes also grew increasingly angry, and murderous intent suddenly appeared.
Qin Qing, however, was not afraid at all. Instead, she looked at Wang Yan with a serious expression.
"However, it is a fact that I hit the princess. Although ignorance is no excuse, I hit her, and I will take responsibility for my actions!"
As she spoke, her resolute demeanor once again won the approval and understanding of the people.
Wang Yan was closest to her and clearly saw the smile in her eyes. He felt a sense of helplessness. Did she really know the consequences of this situation? Even with public pressure, no one would dare to object if the eldest princess wanted to use this as a pretext to kill her!
The deep gaze the two shared only fueled Princess Qingning's jealousy, causing her to roar in anger.
"Didn't you hear me? Arrest him!"
The officers and soldiers hesitated for a moment, but eventually walked slowly toward Qin Qing. Seeing that she did not refuse again, and that General Wang did not seem to want to make a move, they were relieved.
"Wait, I suddenly remembered that I was wrong in this matter, but it was Your Highness who was wrong first. Perhaps... we should file a complaint with the Emperor."
As she spoke, she looked at Princess Qingning, her eyes full of provocative smiles.
The next second, Princess Qingning's face also froze, her mind wandering, and her gaze quickly darkened.
Wang Yan looked at Qin Qing in surprise. Seeing her calm and composed demeanor, he seemed to realize something, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes! Qin Shi… she did this on purpose? She wanted to see the Emperor!
This idea was quickly accepted, because even if ordinary people spent a lot of money to pull strings, few would help them see the emperor, and the palace was heavily guarded both inside and out, and the emperor would not leave the palace at will…
The most direct way is for Qin Qing to ask him to take her into the palace. But given his personality, he would absolutely not agree without a legitimate reason!
Now that she has hit the princess, if she wants to protect her safety but cannot clear her name, the only option is to appeal to the emperor! To have a legitimate reason to see the emperor!
Thinking this, Wang Yan glanced down at Shaoyao standing on the other side! Seeing her shocked expression, she clearly hadn't expected Qin Qing to have such thoughts, meaning she was unaware of the situation…
She didn't even tell her own people? Was she afraid that Shaoyao would give herself away? Or... was it a last-minute decision? Or... was it all part of her plan?!
It's no wonder he was suspicious. As the Grand General of Tianlong Kingdom, who controlled the military and was highly valued and trusted by His Majesty the Emperor, it could be said that if someone could make him betray the country, the entire Tianlong Kingdom would be in grave danger!
At least on the surface, that's how it appears...
Qin Qing had no idea what Wang Yan was thinking at that moment, nor did she know that she had almost become the cunning woman in his eyes!
Her only goal was to provoke Princess Qingning so she could see the Emperor! Her objective was simple: the potato harvest was good this year, although the potatoes weren't very large. However, it was already autumn in Tianlong Kingdom, and they were beginning to prepare for winter storage. Her potatoes couldn't stay in the soil for long; they would rot on their own…
The business with Manyuelou did make her a fortune, but the sales volume in the past two days is still far from what she had expected!
The fastest way to sell the potatoes is to find the emperor of this country and sell them to the court. Even if she sells them at the lowest price, she can still get a large sum of money!
This would not only improve the winter food problem for the people of Tianlong Kingdom, but also allow her to sell all the potatoes directly in the easiest way, reducing her losses to zero.
Losses are inevitable in business, that's for sure, but this method allows her to make money with almost no losses!
The more she thought about it, the more her eyes darted towards Princess Qingning, as if she were looking at a huge, glittering pile of silver! She was filled with excitement and anticipation…
Princess Qingning was initially very uncomfortable with her inexplicable gaze, her brows furrowed, and then she was so frightened that goosebumps rose all over her body.
"What...what are you looking at! Trying to appeal to the emperor? Who do you think you are?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she received a cold stare from Wang Yan, which made her freeze again. Undeterred, she thought to herself.
"So you're going to complain to the emperor, huh! Fine! This princess will make you die a death that you'll accept wholeheartedly!"
Then she had her attendants help her into the carriage, preparing to return to the palace. Qin Qing was delighted to see this and turned her head to say something.
"Peony, let's close up shop early today and go home to wait for me!"
Then he looked at Wang Yan with a big smile on his face.
"If the general has nothing else to do, would you please be my witness?"
Seeing her confident demeanor, Wang Yan's suspicions quickly subsided, and he couldn't help but become curious about her purpose, so he nodded.
Not long after, a carriage slowly entered the palace, followed closely by a dark red steed…
On horseback, a man and a woman sat down one after the other, which made Princess Qingning so angry she almost died!
Qin Qing also felt quite helpless.
"General, I'm a criminal now. His Majesty might get angry and chop off my head, the kind that kills you! Even if you don't put me in a prison cart, this is too much!"
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