Chapter 177 When did I molest you?
People come and go on the long street, and the sound of inquiring eyes and discussions is endless.
But he ignored everything and stared at the woman in front of him with a burning gaze.
Lin Qingyue's heart couldn't help but beat faster, and she secretly felt a little regretful in her heart: I shouldn't have been so careless and let him misunderstand.
More and more people gathered around, and some recognized Lin Qingyue's identity and shouted loudly: "It's Deputy Envoy Lin, the first princess of our Qi Kingdom! The prince is really different, snatching a man in the street!"
Lin Qingyue: “…”
"Let's talk somewhere!"
She grabbed his arm and without saying anything, dragged him to the nearest teahouse and then went up to the private room on the second floor.
When I closed the door and turned around, I saw him leaning against the window. I don't know what he was thinking about, but there was a smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.
Lin Qingyue walked over and knocked on his black helmet: "What are you laughing at?"
Dongfang Qi smiled and asked, "Do you think we look like a couple eloping?"
Lin Qingyue: “…”
"Elope with me!" She slapped him on the forehead, knocking his helmet askew.
Dongfang Qi simply took off his helmet and pulled out a chair for Lin Qingyue: "If you have anything to say, sit down and talk."
Just now he was blinded by his emotions and said some inappropriate words.
But now that he had calmed down, he naturally thought that Lin Qingyue would not come to him for no reason.
Lin Qingyue had been running around all day and was a little tired. She sat down and carefully recounted what she had discovered in Tianxiang Tower today and how Yan Qiuer might be a Feng national.
Dongfang Qi said, "So, you were so anxious to find me just now, even going so far as to molest me in public, just to make sure I was safe?"
Lin Qingyue slammed the table and stood up. "What do you mean by molestation? When did I ever molest you? I was just worried you might have been infected with Flying Corpse Silkworms without realizing it, so I did a checkup. How does that count as molestation?"
Seeing her furious look, Dongfang Qi couldn't help but smile: "It's just a joke, don't be angry. Otherwise, why don't you check other places?"
He stretched his head over and said, "Do you want to check here? Maybe there's a problem here too?"
Lin Qingyue knocked him over with a chestnut: "Stop it!"
Dongfang Qi said, "Don't worry. Although I didn't know about those things before, we are always very cautious when dealing with foreign envoys. The food they eat is provided by us, and we test it for poison before eating to ensure its safety."
"Anyway, I'm happy that you care about me so much."
Lin Qingyue was indeed a little worried just now, and her behavior was inappropriate as a result.
Now that she was sure Dongfang Qi was safe, she sneered, "It's not really a concern, but I saved your life. If you just throw it away, wouldn't all my hard work be in vain?"
Dongfang Qi looked at her and smiled: "That makes sense. From now on, please take good care of my life."
Lin Qingyue glanced at him: "Don't be so playful, we are talking about serious matters."
Dongfang Qi then straightened his expression and began to discuss business: "I never thought there would be such a species as the Flying Corpse Silkworm in this world? So, you suspect there's something wrong with Ling Zhen?"
Lin Qingyue nodded. "This is a matter of great importance, so we must be extremely cautious. As the reception officer, you will have the most contact with the people of Feng Country. Remember not to eat or drink with them recently. Although the corpse silkworms in the ice cellar have been cleared, there's no guarantee that there wasn't any Gu Heart Powder that was refined before."
Dongfang Qi said, "Since the ones in the ice cellar are all young worms, does that mean there are still head worms?"
Lin Qingyue explained, "The headworm is also a female worm, and its main purpose is to reproduce. The daughter worms only eat decaying corpses, but the headworm is just the opposite, and likes to eat them alive."
“Sometimes, people who are planted with corpse silkworms don’t even know they have become food.”
"The queen also loves to eat internal organs. As she gnaws, she secretes a venom that numbs the pain. Those who feed the worms with their bodies will become weaker and weaker until they are finally devoured, and they will not know why they died."
Dongfang Qi's scalp tingled when he heard this. He asked, "If he's been poisoned by the Guxin Powder, is there an antidote?"
Lin Qingyue shook her head: "Yes, there is, but the poisoning can only be cured within an hour. Otherwise, after a long time, the poisoned person will become a puppet and there will be no way to save him."
So disgusting!
Dongfang felt a pang of fear: "Luckily you were there and cleared out those corpse silkworms in time. Otherwise, if we let it continue, the consequences would be disastrous."
He paused, then continued, "Aren't you suspicious of Ling Zhen? It's late today, and my presumptuous visit would only arouse suspicion. I originally agreed to meet him tomorrow. Then, you and I will go to the Honglu Temple together. I will send the people around him away, and you can use the dream tracing technique to find out if he is involved in this matter?"
Lin Qingyue said: "Okay."
evening.
As the lights come on, the main streets of the capital are bustling with people.
Princess Lingxue changed into casual clothes and was still pretty and lovely.
Dongfang Yan handed over a cute rabbit lantern: "Sister Xue, this lantern is so cute. I'm giving it to you."
Princess Lingxue took the rabbit lantern with little interest, and couldn't help feeling regretful in her heart - it was a pity that her brother was not there to accompany her on the trip.
She heard that there would be a lantern festival in the capital tonight and wanted Dongfang Qi to take her to see the lanterns, but Dongfang Qi declined on the grounds that he was busy with state affairs.
It happened that in the evening, Dongfang Yan went to the Honglu Temple where they were staying to meet Prince Ling Zhen. When he heard that Ling Xue wanted to go to the lantern festival, he took the initiative to invite her to accompany him.
Ling Xue was in a bad mood and didn't want to come out.
Ling Zhen said to her in a serious tone: "You should know that in our Feng Kingdom, no matter how favored a princess is, she can only be used for marriage when she grows up."
"The Crown Prince of Qi has clearly rejected you. You must either choose another marriage partner or be chosen by your father in the future. In short, we have no say in our own marriages."
Although Ling Xue is a spoiled and domineering princess, she also knows that her marriage has always been a political bargaining chip.
That's why she wanted to marry Dongfang Qi.
He was the crown prince of Qi and the only son of the Qi emperor. Regardless of status, appearance, or age, he was the best among all the royal families.
Unfortunately, Dongfang Qi refused.
"Sister Axue, why aren't you talking?" Dongfang Yan's face was filled with worry. "Is it because the wind is strong at night and you're cold?"
As he spoke, he took off his royal blue brocade cloak and put it around Princess Lingxue.
"Although it's getting warmer now, the nights are still a little chilly. You're a daughter, you can't stand the cold."
The noble and cold prince was now gently helping her adjust her cloak, his tone full of doting.
Ling Xue raised her eyes and saw his handsome face and smiling lips.
As a prince of Qi, Dongfang Yan's status is naturally noble. He is also outstanding in appearance and age. He speaks and behaves modestly and politely.
It is indeed inferior to those in the East, but it is much better than the royal relatives of several countries in the Western Regions.
If a marriage is necessary, then Dongfangyan seems to be a good choice.
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