Chapter 96: The secret was discovered by the princess's secret guard? Ye Changning secretly speculated...
Chapter 96
Since Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo also had a day off today, they were out for a stroll and did not ride horses or carriages, so after they said goodbye, Lin Zhiyi invited them into the carriage.
The carriage in the princess's mansion was naturally spacious and comfortable, but with three people inside, the private space and social distance left for each other was a bit delicate.
Ye Changning realized something was wrong only after he got on the carriage, but it would be even more inappropriate to back out now, so he suppressed his anxiety and sat down with a calm expression.
Xie Junnuo had also sensed an unusual atmosphere when Ye Changning mentioned the words about sending someone off, but he deliberately observed it for a while longer before calmly getting into the carriage and sitting down. He even mentioned the princess specifically, "I didn't expect the princess also likes this kind of folk snack..."
"Peeling a few chestnuts in this season warms your hands and is sweet, which makes you feel good." Lin Zhiyi smiled as he held the sugar-roasted chestnuts in his hands. "The princess is also human, and the less she has tasted the local snacks, the more interested she is in them."
Hearing her cheerful tone when she mentioned the princess, and looking at her expression—a look of happiness. Ye Changning thought to himself: She and the princess seem to be very affectionate? How did they do that?
Does the princess dote on her like this?
Xie Junnuo smiled, as gentle as jade: "The prince consort is so considerate to the princess..."
Lin Zhiyi's peach blossom eyes showed a joyful look: "The princess is also very good to me."
Ye Changning: The princess really dotes on her.
Lin Zhiyi had no idea what these two shrewd people were thinking. She complimented them, "Don't praise me all the time. You're also very good to your family, respecting the elderly and loving the young. You're truly the twin gems of Beijing."
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo sat upright together, each saying modestly, "Thank you for the compliment."
Lin Zhiyi couldn't help laughing.
She was cheerful and bright, with a faint blush on her cheeks, making her even more beautiful and pleasant than the peach blossoms in spring.
Ye Changning couldn't help but take another look.
Restrained and cautious.
Xie Junnuo noticed his glance, and a wave of anxiety surged within him. Fortunately, he had often been by the emperor's side, and had long since mastered the art of managing his expression, maintaining a composed smile.
He even chatted about the milk tea culture that had recently become popular in Beijing, complimenting it, "Speaking of new food, Xiuyuan's milk tea and green tea snacks are very special. My mother really likes this unique taste. Junxing brings her a cup every day."
Ye Changning echoed, "Yan Lin and his friends also often go to the milk tea shop to bring a couple of cups back home for their wives and children."
Lin Zhiyi: "What about you? Don't you like to drink?"
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo looked at each other and looked away uncomfortably: "I, I like it too."
"That's what I told you. Everyone is tired from working on duty. Come have a drink to refresh your mind and replenish your energy. I'm sure everyone will like it!" Lin Zhiyi said with a confident smile.
She made some special improvements, not making the milk tea too sweet, and setting up two flavors: sweet and salty.
She really likes a kind of salty milk tea in the modern world, so she specially borrowed it.
Unexpectedly, it became popular.
While chatting, they soon arrived at the princess's mansion.
The carriage stopped, Xie Junnuo and Ye Changning got off first, but unexpectedly met Jing Yue at the gate.
All three were surprised.
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo were surprised that the princess would actually wait for her husband at the door.
Jing Yue was surprised that these two people came out of the carriage - wasn't Ji Wuyou's dinner party today? He remembered that the people invited to the banquet included Zhou Mingyan, Xie Junxing, and Pianpian. How come Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo were also there?
Xie Junnuo and Ye Changning quickly regained their composure, bowing to Jing Yue from left to right: "Greetings, Princess—"
Jing Yue pinched her throat slightly and said softly, "No need to be so polite, my two lords. Please stand up."
He looked towards the carriage.
Over there, Ji Feng was reaching out to help Lin Zhiyi get out of the car.
Lin Zhiyi's voice came softly: "Wait a minute, I forgot to take my chestnuts."
chestnut?
Jing Yue glanced at Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo - both of them were holding oil-paper bags filled with fragrant sugar-roasted chestnuts.
An encounter?
Jing Yue took two quick steps to the carriage: "Prince Consort...are these the chestnuts you bought for me?"
Lin Zhiyi took the sugar-roasted chestnuts and when he saw Jingyue, he threw himself into his arms with a smile: "Ayue!"
Jingyue picked her up out of habit.
Lin Zhiyi hugged his arm and answered his question with a smile: "Yeah! I bought it for you! But I want to eat it too!"
Jing Yue smiled: "Okay~ I'll peel it for you..."
Lin Zhiyi nodded in agreement with peace of mind.
Everyone in the princess's mansion had seen how the princess doted on her husband, so no one was surprised.
This was the first time for Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo to see such a scene. They were both unmarried youngsters, so they couldn't help but hold their breath, their ears turned red, and then they quickly looked away.
Of course, this didn't stop them from muttering in their hearts.
Ye Changning: The princess seems to be taller than her husband?
Not sure, take another look...
Xie Junnuo: Princess Liyang and her husband are truly in love. But...if my suspicions are true, how can they be so affectionate? Are they just putting on an act?
He also looked up again.
This time, Xie Junnuo discovered something unusual—the princess was so tall! Even the prince consort looked petite next to her.
Jing Yue already knew that Ye Changning had guessed Pianpian's identity, so when he saw Ye Changning coming out of the carriage, he subconsciously wanted to assert his sovereignty and deliberately carried the slightly drunk Pianpian out of the carriage.
At this moment, while listening to Lin Zhiyi telling him that it was Lord Ye and Lord Xie who escorted her home, he raised his sharp phoenix eyes, looked at Ye Changning, and swept over Xie Junnuo.
That look! It's the look of a male animal instinctively driving away a competitor!
Very deterrent!
Ye Changning happened to meet Jing Yue's gaze. When he realized something, this Dali Temple Shaoqing, who could capture the most vicious criminals without batting an eye, actually broke out in a cold sweat!
Xie Junnuo was more perceptive. He lowered his eyes to avoid Jing Yue's gaze, and his respectful expression showed the gentlemanly demeanor of "don't look at what is inappropriate".
Jing Yue knew that he had selfish motives at work, but if Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo, two well-known gentlemen, weren't in front of him today, he wouldn't be so hostile, and he wouldn't easily show such an expression and behavior that could reveal his identity...
He was betting that even if Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo guessed that he was a fake princess and a real prince, they would keep the secret to themselves.
Betting on their consideration of the overall situation and gentlemanly heart.
Lin Zhiyi was shaken by the carriage for a while, and she became even more drunk. Now that she was home and Jing Yue was by her side, she was completely relaxed and unaware of the undercurrents around her. She even waved goodbye to Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo before entering the mansion.
"Thank you, Lord Ye and Lord Xie, for sending the prince consort back. Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?" Jing Yue's sharp eyes only lasted for a moment, and she quickly returned to normal, even revealing a beautiful and charming smile.
She was given the title of Princess Liyang because she resembled Concubine Lan in appearance, and was gorgeous and eye-catching. With the help of makeup, her face became even more breathtakingly beautiful.
Experience tells us that the more beautiful something is, the more dangerous it is.
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo were silent for a moment before they came to their senses and politely declined Jing Yue's invitation: "We will not disturb the princess and her husband's rest. We respectfully bid farewell to your Highness."
Jing Yue helped Lin Zhiyi into the mansion.
Outside the princess's residence, Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo each held a portion of sugar-roasted chestnuts. They stood there for a long time before they stiffly turned their heads to look at each other - they both saw shock and panic in each other's eyes.
They just glimpsed a shocking secret!
No, two!
Ye Changning had long guessed that Lin Zhiyi was a woman, and today, when he discovered the princess was a man, he was surprised, but he also accepted it very quickly. No wonder the princess and her husband's marriage went smoothly, because the princess and her husband were a perfect match! He had worried for nothing!
Ye Changning smiled bitterly and shook his head. He was the first to find his voice again: "Brother Xie, let me buy you a drink."
Xie Junnuo quickly discovered the secrets of Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue's identities, and now he urgently needed to talk to the co-witness of the secret, so he quickly responded, "Okay, I know a place."
The two of them took heavy steps as if waking up from a dream and left the gate of the princess's mansion side by side.
In the princess's residence, Jing Yue helped Lin Zhiyi to the room, her eyes showing worry: "Look at your red face, how much did you drink? At the wedding banquet, you always remembered to drink water instead, why today——"
Lin Zhiyi hugged his arm, stopping him from nagging: "I only drank a little. I was with friends, and we were having a good time, so how could I not drink a single sip? I just underestimated the aftereffect of this wine. I'll just take a nap and drink some hangover tea! I also brought you some Baihua Niang and sugar-roasted chestnuts, so stop nagging."
Jing Yue stopped nagging after she hugged her and acted coquettishly with her.
Pianpian used to be strong-willed and often called herself "the elder sister." Coupled with the "constraints" of her status as a "prince consort," she always doted on him and rarely acted like a spoiled child. He found it both novel and amusing: "Okay, I won't nag anymore. How about some ginger milk tea and some sugar-roasted chestnuts?"
Lin Zhiyi, who was about to lie down, sat up again with renewed energy: "Okay~"
After eating a few chestnuts peeled by Jingyue and drinking two sips of ginger milk tea, Lin Zhiyi changed into pajamas and fell asleep on the bed.
Jing Yue tucked her in and gained a new understanding of her alcohol tolerance.
Today is an exception, from now on... it’s better not to drink if you can.
Wait until she is completely sober before discussing it with her.
Jingyue peeled a few chestnuts and ate them, then went out to wash her hands.
He called softly, "Yuichi."
Yuichi appeared in response: "Your Highness."
Jing Yue: "Where did Master Ye and Master Xie go?"
Youyi: "I went to a study under the name of Young Marquis Xie."
Jing Yue: "Who's watching?"
Yuichi: "Yusan and Yuqi."
Jing Yue: "During this period of time... you should have known my identity, right?"
Yuichi knelt down deeply, feeling uneasy: "...Yes. Seventh Prince."
Princess Liyang is not a princess, but the unknown 'Seventh Prince'.
When Jing Yue was establishing his own information intelligence organization, he revealed his identity intentionally or unintentionally.
Yuichi is the smartest and knows it first.
After today, Yusan and Yuchi should also know, right?
Tang Cong was the first to understand after Youyi. He was even smarter, with the light in his eyes shining and hiding, and he would even help Jingyue cover up. He demonstrated his loyalty with practical actions.
Regardless of whether Jing Yue is a princess or a prince, those who follow him actually only have one choice: loyalty.
The betrayer will most likely die carrying this secret. Only a fool would betray.
"That's good to know. Remember to grow a few more pairs of eyes and ears, keep a close eye on your people, and also keep a close eye on those who discover your secrets." Jing Yue ordered in a cold voice.
"I understand! Your Highness, please rest assured!" Youyi promised solemnly.
Xie Junnuo's study is his private study and is not open to the public, so there is no shopkeeper or waiter. Only when he wants to read or work, he will take the key and come in, unlock the door, and close the door to be alone.
This study is located in a great location and has five floors.
The fifth-floor attic offers a wide view and beautiful scenery. You can spend the entire day there with a cup of tea and a book.
Comfortable and comfortable.
It is his most secret place to be alone.
Today he brought Ye Changning here.
Just the two of them, no one to disturb them, and no one to spy on them.
On the tea table, there were two oil-paper wrapped roasted chestnuts, which had already gone cold.
Xie Junnuo found the tea set and brewed tea smoothly, both to entertain the guests and to calm his mind.
Ye Changning stood by the window with his hands behind his back, carefully and vigilantly checking the area outside the window and around the study to prevent any suspicious people from eavesdropping.
He was a martial arts expert and had a keen eye for detail, so Yousan and Youqi were unable to get close to the study immediately.
Of course Ye Changning saw that the two shadowy figures were the princess's secret guards. He thought to himself - they couldn't be here to silence us, right?
He turned slightly and said to Xie Junnuo, "The princess's men are following us. Do you want them to get closer?"
Xie Junnuo paused slightly while pouring the tea. After a moment's thought, he said, "It's okay. As long as it's confirmed to be the princess's person, there's no problem."
Ye Changning had seen You San and You Qi during the assassination at the Wanmin Street Library, so he was able to confirm it.
Moreover... he himself is open and has a clear conscience, and he has no intention of revealing any secrets, so let those secret guards eavesdrop if they want.
As long as they are not here to silence you, it doesn’t matter.
After all, if one wanted to silence someone, it would be impossible to send out only two secret guards.
After all, he is the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, so he can easily fight ten people at a time. The princess is naturally aware of his fighting ability.
Therefore, these two secret guards must have been sent by the princess to monitor.
The princess was also giving them a chance - by being 'eavesdropped', they could report to the princess in a subtle way - after they discovered the secret, they would just keep it to themselves and not say a word.
And he...will no longer pay too much attention to the prince consort...
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