Faced with the beautiful scenery before him, Lingzhi racked his brains but was unable to compose an impromptu poem. He could only lie awkwardly by the window and look out silently.
Master Wen rode his horse to the window and looked at Xiao Qingyun, who was concentrating his mind with his eyes closed inside the carriage. He said softly, "We're almost in the capital. We'll finally be safe."
Xiao Qingyun opened his eyes and nodded calmly.
Although what they said was not clear, Lingzhi could roughly guess what they meant.
Along the way, there was a plot every three steps and an assassination every five steps, but Xiao Qingyun never questioned anyone.
It seems like I already knew who the mastermind behind this was.
Thinking of this, she frowned.
Xiao Qingyun is the regent, second only to the emperor. Who is so bold as to put him to death like this?
After arriving at the nearest post station to the capital, they met the two imperial envoys and Xia Qinghe there.
Lingzhi followed Xiao Qingyun and was arranged to live in a quiet place.
"Your Highness, we will be able to reach the capital tomorrow. Please take a good rest tonight. I'm sure you haven't had a good rest during this long journey."
Xia Qinghe was talking to Xiao Qingyun, but her eyes were always looking at Lingzhi who was standing beside her.
"Um."
Xiao Qingyun turned and entered the room.
After Xiao Qingyun left, Xia Qinghe looked at Lingzhi meaningfully, lowered her voice deliberately and whispered to her ear:
"Lingzhi, you don't know yet, do you? The prince has already promised to take me into his palace."
"So what if your indenture is given to the prince? Aren't you still a lowly slave? You'll just be serving in a different place!"
"I've said before that you can only be my slave for the rest of your life. Even if you go to the Prince Regent's Palace, I'll still be the master and you'll still be my slave."
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