Meanwhile, in the front hall.
Chu Qingluan waited for a while, but still did not see Luo Yuan coming. Instead, the soldiers and servants in the yamen all looked lazy and idle, and Chu Qingluan began to feel suspicious.
Just as I was secretly on guard, I suddenly heard a burst of hurried and chaotic footsteps.
Immediately afterwards, the figure of the prefect Luo Yuan appeared at the door. His voice arrived before he even showed up.
"Your humble servant, Luo Yuan, the prefect of Mocheng, was unaware of the Crown Princess's arrival and failed to greet her. I am guilty of death, death!"
He had a flattering smile on his face and bowed deeply to Chu Qingluan as soon as he came in, his voice a little exaggerated.
After saying that, he raised his head and looked at Chu Qingluan. When he saw her, his heart suddenly skipped a beat!
Although the woman in front of him was dressed simply and without makeup, her calm demeanor, cold eyes, and her attitude when facing him without any stage fright actually gave her the demeanor of a member of the royal family!
A hint of uncertainty and chill flashed through Luo Yuan's heart, and he almost believed it.
But the next second, he shook his head and quickly dismissed this 'absurd' idea in his mind.
Fake!
It must be fake!
He had just received a private letter from the prefect yesterday, mentioning that the Crown Princess in the capital was still personally selecting silks and jewelry in preparation for her wedding the day before, and she was in great glory.
How is it possible that in the blink of an eye, you can appear in this remote place of Mocheng, and in such a state?
This spy must have superb acting skills and was well prepared!
Thinking of this, the smile on Luo Yuan's face became even more 'sincere'.
She glanced at Chu Qingluan and asked, "But I am very confused. Logically, Your Highness should be far away in the capital right now. How could it be..."
Chu Qingluan didn't pay close attention to the calculations in his eyes. She just said, "I have been stranded here and have lost all my tokens. I will report the details later. The situation at the border is tense now, and a war is imminent. I need to return to the capital immediately. I hope Lord Luo can assist me."
Luo Yuan sneered in his heart. As expected, he was in a hurry to leave, just to get away and pass on the message, right?
However, his expression became even more respectful. "Yes, yes, yes! Your Highness, rest assured. I'll take care of this matter. You must have been exhausted from the journey. Why don't you let me prepare a welcoming banquet for you first? You can rest for a while. I can also mobilize my best men and horses to ensure that Your Highness is completely safe!"
"No need!" Chu Qingluan flatly refused.
Time was running out, so she had no time to think about a welcoming banquet. "Get ready immediately, the sooner the better!"
Seeing her rejection so straightforward, the smile on Luo Yuan's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a sarcastic expression.
He straightened his back, and a vicious light flashed in his small eyes.
"Ha!" He sneered.
"The acting was quite convincing, almost fooling me. What a pity..."
Chu Qingluan's heart sank, "Lord Luo, what do you mean by this?"
"What do you mean?"
"Hmph! The real Crown Princess was still shopping for wedding supplies the day before yesterday. This is known to everyone in the capital. The governor also told me privately that you, a woman of unknown origin and no evidence, dared to pretend to be a member of the royal family with nothing to show for it. What else could you be but a spy?"
"You're still trying to trick me into sending you to the capital? Are you planning to repay your kindness with hatred and send you to the enemy country?"
Now the Great Chu and the Great Qin are about to go to war. Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess said that the Great Chu will win this battle.
That's why he announced his marriage on the eve of the war, in order to stabilize the military morale and appease public opinion.
Luo Yuan felt more and more that he was wise and brave, and had exposed the shocking conspiracy.
His tone became more severe, "Someone come!"
At this time, the detectives who were lying in ambush outside rushed in instantly and surrounded Chu Qingluan.
Luo Yuan gave the order, "Capture this daring spy, gag her, and take her to jail, keeping her under strict guard!"
"Luo Yuan!" Chu Qingluan said in a deep voice: "If you make a wrong judgment, have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Her voice was filled with coldness, and the pressure that came from being in a high position for a long time and holding the power of life and death emanated from her body, causing the constables who were about to step forward to pause.
But Luo Yuan has already made up his mind, how can he turn back?
"Humph! You're about to die, and you still want to threaten me. How despicable!"
"What are you still standing there for? Move! Take her away! No one is allowed to visit without my order."
The detectives no longer hesitated and surrounded them again.
"stop!"
Chu Qingluan scolded the constables with an icy voice, a disdainful look in her eyes, and her back straight.
"I can walk on my own!"
After saying that, she actually took the initiative to lift her foot, turned around, and walked out.
The detectives were all stunned.
Luo Yuan snorted coldly and waved his hand, signaling to take the person away first.
The detectives did not dare to delay and hurriedly took Chu Qingluan to the prison.
Mo Che, who was standing not far away, had been watching this scene coldly. After seeing Chu Qingluan being taken away, he clenched his fists and a look of determination to win flashed in his eyes.
…
Meanwhile, in the inn.
Chu Hong was feeding his twin sister goat milk when Lin Qi suddenly flew in from the window, bringing with him a gust of cold wind.
The next second, before his toes could touch the ground, he suddenly saw a hidden weapon flying towards him.
Although the speed was fast, there was not much killing intent.
Lin Qi's body in the air quickly bent, and finally fell to the ground in an incredible arc.
But then he felt a chill on the outside of his calf. He looked down and saw that a hidden weapon had cut through his trouser leg.
Lin Qi was startled and looked up at the owner of the hidden weapon. It would have been fine if he hadn't looked, but when he did, his jaw almost dropped.
After not seeing him for several months, His Royal Highness Prince Rui was actually holding a baby in his arms, feeding the child with his head down!
From Lin Qi's perspective, he could just see Chu Hong's exquisitely carved profile. His eyebrows and eyes were still the same, but he was wearing a very ordinary coarse cloth dress. Moreover, his breastfeeding movements were very skillful and gentle, and his eyes seemed to be able to overflow with light.
Lin Qi was stunned!
He simply forgot to greet and forgot to react.
"window!"
Chu Hong spat out two words coldly.
Then, Lin Qi turned around mechanically and went to close the window.
Only then did he realize that the reason his master shot a hidden weapon at him was because he did not enter through the main door, but climbed through the window, bringing the air-conditioning into the room.
Thinking of this, Lin Qi couldn't help but shudder.
After closing the window, he stepped forward, knelt on one knee and saluted, his voice choked with sobs.
"Master, I was incompetent and failed to protect you. You have been missing for several months. Are you okay?"
"I and my men almost turned the Canglan River upside down, but we couldn't find even a scrap of clothing. You..."
He saw that although Chu Hong was a little thinner, his mental state seemed to be okay, especially since he was holding a baby in his arms who was still breastfeeding. This strange scene made Lin Qi's brain crash again for a moment.
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