Taozhi looked at the familiar face in front of her, but felt a sense of unfamiliarity.
She asked tentatively, "Princess, what are you thinking about?"
Chu Changning paused, then came to his senses.
She tried her best to maintain the original owner's temperament and said gently.
"I offended the madam last night and was locked up in this ancestral hall. I don't know when I'll be able to get out."
She guessed that Madam Ronghua would soon send someone to pick her up.
“This aristocratic family is going too far, Princess. As long as we find the Dragon Talisman quickly and have Lord Lin hand it over to His Majesty, we can go home.”
go home?
Chu Changning scoffed. She could guess with her toes that once she returned to the palace, the new emperor would definitely eliminate her completely.
"Moreover, with you protecting her, the little princess won't be imprisoned forever."
Mentioning this, Chu Changning rolled her eyes inwardly.
The original plot is quite melodramatic. Chu Chang Le, the pampered little princess of the Southern Dynasty, is naive and innocent. However, at a Qionglin Banquet, she takes a liking to Shen Yan, a newly rich man from a poor family.
The innocent little princess put away her riding whip and wine vessels for the sake of her beloved, and put all her strength into pursuing the handsome and talented scholar.
The seemingly refined and noble male protagonist is actually ruthless and vicious. Born into a poor family, he managed to climb the ranks step by step in the aristocratic imperial power where "the upper class has no poor families and the lower class has no noble families." His scheming is so deep that it is appalling.
Later, he rose to the position of Grand Secretary on his own, enjoying the trust of the former emperor and wielding great power.
However, the male protagonist was blinded by greed. He wanted to ascend the throne and overthrow the aristocratic families, so he used the little princess who was in love with him.
The little princess, who was so eager to marry him, was betrayed on her wedding night. Tens of thousands of soldiers marched through Xuanwu Gate and stormed into the palace.
The little princess, dressed in her wedding gown, watched as her husband swiftly killed her father and mother, causing her to collapse from the shock.
When she woke up again, Shen Yan had already ascended the throne and appointed an empress, the very person she was most at odds with, Princess Qingyan.
All her relatives died, her only elder sister fled to Yandu to save her life, her three brothers were killed, and all members of the royal family were wiped out, and the Southern Dynasty completely became history.
In despair, she attempted suicide by running into a pillar, but was saved by Shen Yan who arrived at the scene.
The two had a fierce argument, and the little princess, eager for revenge, stabbed him in the palace.
When word got out, officials from the previous dynasty who had followed Shen Yan demanded that the former princess be executed to eliminate any future threats.
With the new dynasty just established, rebellions broke out in various places, and its foundation was unstable. Shen Yan agreed to this.
But he secretly switched the roles, imprisoning the person in the deep palace.
Right now, the story should have progressed to the point where the little princess is imprisoned in the deep palace.
Chu Changning scoffed inwardly. How could he possibly kill a man who had caused the destruction of his country and family? He had to kill him first to avenge the extermination of his clan.
Why should he, after his own death, sit on the throne and enjoy the company of his harem?
stupid.
What kind of plot came up by a carbon-based being? It's a good thing she didn't continue watching.
However, although the book didn't focus much on Yan Beimo's storyline, it did describe the male and female protagonists in great detail. She didn't continue reading; would the original owner's younger sister die?
But she's currently in dire straits herself, and probably can't save the female lead.
"Princess, Princess---"
Tao Zhi's voice brought Chu Changning back to her senses. She was startled and came back to her senses.
"Yan Beimo is cautious and not easy to deal with. We'll take it slow."
Dragon Talisman?
She'd never even seen one before; where was she supposed to get one for him?
"But we don't have much time left, Lord Lin keeps urging us."
Chu Changning frowned almost imperceptibly, her face turning slightly cold. "Go back first, someone should be here soon."
Tao Zhi didn't dare to delay and instructed, "Lord Lin wants you to go to Yinlou Pavilion. Remember to go after you are released."
Yinlouge?
I remember now, it was Shen Yan's secret guild in the martial arts world before he ascended the throne.
The group of people monitoring her were hiding in the Yinlou Pavilion.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them.
"By the way, Taozhi, do you have any silver on you?"
Taozhi looked at her warily.
Chu Changning said casually, "With money, it's easier to make arrangements. I can leave earlier."
Taozhi then relaxed her guard and handed her a purse from her bosom.
"Princess, please arrange for the people to come out as soon as possible."
Chu Changning felt satisfied as he held the heavy silver coins in his hand.
After Taozhi left, she immediately opened the money bag.
These are ancient silver coins; they look like they weigh several tens of taels.
If she wants to leave, it probably won't be enough.
We need to get the money first.
Yes, there are also travel documents and travel permits.
trouble.
As Chu Changning was thinking, his ears twitched, and he sensed someone approaching.
She immediately put away her purse and knelt on the prayer mat.
"Madam, please come out."
The door was unlocked, and blinding sunlight poured into the ancestral hall, casting a radiant glow on the floor.
Chu Changning turned around and saw several rough-looking maids standing at the door.
She got up and slowly walked outside.
There was a nanny who was ordered to teach Chu Changning. When she saw her come out, she spoke directly.
"Now that Princess Jinling has married into our Yan family, she is a member of the Yan family. Serving her husband and respecting her parents are what the princess should do. We hope that the princess will not repeat what happened yesterday."
Chu Changning nodded respectfully.
"A carriage has been prepared for you outside the manor, Madam. You may return home now."
Chu Changning was sent back to the Marquis's residence.
She didn't go into the mansion, but instead secretly slipped out onto the street.
Once she returned to the manor, it would be difficult for her to go out again, so she had to take this opportunity to buy a map.
The streets outside are bustling with activity.
She went straight to the shop and bought a map, then planned to hurry back home.
But to her surprise, as soon as she passed through a small alley, a large group of people rushed out and surrounded her.
"Princess, I apologize for the offense."
The cold blade was pressed against her pale neck.
Chu Changning was tense all over, pressed against the wall, afraid to move.
"Lin Yuan?"
The guards on both sides parted to make way, and Lin Yuan slowly walked forward from behind.
His eyes were piercing, and he had a scar at the corner of his eye, making him look extremely fierce.
"I heard that the princess committed suicide by poisoning herself in the wedding hall."
Upon hearing this, Chu Changning instantly understood.
"Lord Lin's spies need to be replaced. Chang Le is still in the palace. How could I possibly kill myself? That would be utterly foolish."
Lin Yuan listened to her words without any change in his eyes, the knife in his hand clanging loudly.
Chu Changning was alarmed, but spoke calmly on the surface.
“Yan Beimo is ruthless and probably knew my intentions long ago. On the day of the wedding, when I got out of the sedan chair, he secretly fed me medicine. He wanted to kill me to eliminate future troubles.”
She lies without batting an eye.
Lin Yuan didn't know whether she was telling the truth or not, so he carefully examined her.
Chu Changning said coldly, "You dare to be so blatant in Yandu, aren't you afraid of being targeted?"
"Now that the princess has been discovered by Marquis Yan, she is a useless pawn and deserves to die."
The knife on his neck tightened suddenly.
Chu Changning felt a slight stinging pain and immediately lowered his eyes.
"presumptuous."
Lin Yuan's face darkened when he saw that she was not afraid.
"Without His Majesty's order, you dare to kill me? Do you have a death wish?"
"His Majesty has decreed that if the princess is no longer of use, she shall be executed without mercy."
Chu Changning's heart tightened, and she said, "There's less than half a month left. Without me, can you get the Dragon Talisman?" After saying that, she scoffed, "Lord Lin, killing me will do you no good."
Lin Yuan was slightly angry upon hearing her threatening words.
Once he obtains the Dragon Talisman, he will personally kill this arrogant princess and reduce her to a prostitute in the military camp, at the mercy of others.
"Then tell me, what should we do?"
"Come closer."
Lin Yuan leaned forward, listening to her plan with an unchanged expression.
Chu Changning was just making things up to fool him; she wouldn't help them find any dragon talismans, she just wanted to live.
After the two finished speaking, Lin Yuan glanced at her sideways.
Chu Changning remained calm as he was scrutinized.
Seeing this, Lin Yuan coldly shouted, issuing a threat.
"There is a cliff with no way back behind the princess; he must be killed."
"Don't worry." Chu Changning patted his shoulder and said, "That Marquis Yan is, after all, a man, not a saint."
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