It wasn't that she wanted to be in the prison cart, but Princess Qingning's furious gaze was simply unbearable! In all her years, she had never seen a woman like this before!
Hearing her say that, Wang Yan showed no embarrassment or strangeness whatsoever. He remained serious and firm in his speech, as if he were doing something perfectly normal! If you ignored the fact that his heart was racing.
"You are a key criminal who injured the princess. Others may not be able to control you, so I, the general, feel more at ease handling you myself!"
As for what he was relieved about, he didn't explain it clearly, and Qin Qing was too lazy to ask.
Princess Qingning, inside the carriage, was so angry at the sight of the two being so affectionate that she tore her silk handkerchief to shreds, her teeth itching with hatred!
Under a large tree in the distance, a carriage was parked by the roadside. Through the slightly translucent curtains, a languid figure could be vaguely seen.
"Master, they've gone in!"
The man inside the carriage sighed.
"As the saying goes, entering the palace is like entering a deep sea, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger! This woman really knows how to cause trouble... Zhongyong! Go and deliver the invitation."
Upon hearing this, Zhongyong looked up in surprise, then, realizing his mistake, quickly lowered his head again and said respectfully.
"Yes...Master!"
He was filled with shock. Who was that woman? Who could make his master care so much, even to the point that he had to go to the palace, which he really didn't want to go to?
You know... the thing that wealthy merchants like our master feared most was going to see the emperor. One wrong move and something could go wrong, and then the emperor would fine them, and a huge sum of money would be gone.
At this moment, Qin Qing had no idea that someone outside was very concerned about her. After following Wang Yan to a side hall, she couldn't help but look around curiously.
I must say, it does resemble the scenes on TV. The most eye-catching thing is the chair placed right in the center. Although it's not a dragon throne, it looks very expensive and grand, and the surrounding pillars are inlaid with some gold stripes...
She was engrossed in reading when suddenly a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Before she could turn around, she saw a man wielding a long sword, thrusting it directly at her!
"You wretch! Prepare to die!"
With a sharp scream, a finely crafted longsword hurtled straight at Qin Qing, who quickly retreated and turned to dodge. But the sword swiftly swerved and slashed viciously at her neck…
"bite!"
Wang Yan, with a cold face, stretched out his fingers and pinched the blade, the powerful force restraining the direction of the person holding the knife.
Qin Qing looked at the long sword, which was still more than ten centimeters away from her, and her face paled. She could dodge it, but she would inevitably get her face cut.
The newcomer realized that her long sword had been blocked, and her face turned angry as she was about to curse, but she met Wang Yan's cold and serious expression. Her heart was instantly filled with panic and grievance. She suddenly let go and quickly covered her right eye.
"Don't...don't look at me!"
Wang Yan's face was cold, and he spat out the ruthless words.
"Bringing a longsword into the imperial study, has the eldest princess had enough of living?"
Upon hearing this, the eunuchs and maids behind Princess Qingning turned pale instantly, and they immediately knelt on the ground, trembling, not daring to utter a sound of begging for mercy. The eldest princess also realized something in an instant, and suddenly looked up at her surroundings, her expression changing drastically!
Ordinary officials are not allowed to carry weapons when entering the palace. Even a great general like Wang Yan surrendered all his swords at the palace gate. Even if she were a princess, no matter how favored she was, bringing her family sword into the imperial study would be considered treason, a crime punishable by death.
Thinking of this, she panicked even more, her face turned pale, and she collapsed to the ground. Her gaze fell on the bewildered Qin Qing, and her anger intensified! Her killing intent surged like ten thousand swords towards Qin Qing!
Seeing Qin Qing's speechless expression, it wasn't her who allowed the eldest princess to bring the long sword into the imperial study, so why did she look at her as if she wanted to tear her apart...
Just then, a loud shout rang out…
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Immediately afterward, a middle-aged man dressed in a golden dragon robe walked in from outside. His face, though not angry, carried a slight smile, yet it did not make anyone feel relaxed! Everyone subconsciously tensed up!
Upon seeing the newcomer, Wang Yan immediately bowed and knelt down, and the palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly made way for him, wishing they could sink into the ground...
Qin Qing snapped out of his daze at the emperor's imposing presence and knelt down as well, his breathing becoming somewhat erratic.
Is this the emperor of Tianlong Kingdom? He has such a powerful presence! He looks to be around fifty years old, a bit overweight, but still exudes an air of authority. He's quite different from the emperor of Qi Kingdom!
"Rise."
A soft voice came from behind them, and everyone quickly thanked them. Qin Qing also stood up.
"What's this?"
Everyone looked up and saw the emperor staring at the sharp sword on the ground with a displeased expression.
Princess Qingning turned pale upon hearing this, and immediately knelt down, her face full of regret.
"Father, please forgive me! I acted impulsively today and wanted to punish this woman, which is why I did such a foolish thing! Please calm down, Father."
The old emperor frowned immediately, looked up as if to say something, but his eyes met those of Princess Qingning, who looked aggrieved and had dark circles under her eyes. He burst out laughing!
"Rongyang...is this a new makeup look?"
Seeing the old emperor's suppressed laughter, Princess Qingning couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and said aggrievedly.
"Father...you have no idea, I was bullied outside, and I'm in so much pain! You must do me justice!"
The old emperor listened attentively, and after Princess Qingning finished speaking, his brows furrowed.
"Who dares to be so audacious as to attack the princess and sell unknown ingredients! It's utterly despicable!"
He spoke of being angry, but his face showed little fury, indicating that the old emperor was fully aware of what had happened that day. Princess Qingning, however, was oblivious to this and simply looked at the old emperor with a wronged expression.
Then she suddenly stretched out her hand, pointed at Qin Qing, and looked furious.
"It's this shrew! Father, she's lawless, fierce, and vicious! Please punish her severely!"
Upon hearing this, the old emperor turned his head and looked over. He was surprised to see Wang Yan, who was standing silently to the side.
"Huh? Ah Yan is here too?"
This demeanor was clearly an attempt to deliberately ignore his presence, but Wang Yan responded as if he were used to it.
"Your Majesty, I just happened to be passing by today, so I accompanied them into the palace as a witness."
He didn't say whose witness it was!
Qin Qing, standing to the side, noticed something amiss. Everyone knew that His Majesty the Emperor trusted General Wang Yan implicitly, even entrusting him with military power with complete peace of mind. Yet, just a moment ago, she felt something very strange.
At this moment, the old emperor simply nodded after hearing Wang Yan's words, and then looked at Qin Qing.
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