"My heavens, could it be that Commandery Princess Yanrou is possessed by a demon?" someone suddenly exclaimed loudly.
The crowd drew back in fright, their faces showing shock and fear. Didn’t Commandery Princess Yanrou’s appearance resemble that of a demon possessing a body, specifically one that sucks the essence from men?
Since she had been caught, Long Yanrou simply stopped concealing her actions. She got up from the man unhurriedly, picked up the dress from the ground, dressed herself, and sashayed out, her eyes sultry as silk, her face flush with the allure of spring, emanating an odd charm all over, every movement filled with boundless seduction.
It wasn’t just Prince Jing, even the women present couldn’t help but feel their minds swaying, their expressions becoming somewhat dazed and obsessed.
With a ’bang,’ like the sound of something heavy hitting the ground, everyone abruptly snapped out of their reverie, retreating instinctively several steps as Long Yanrou approached, their gazes full of fear and disgust.
Despite her own fear, Princess Ning maintained a commanding presence, "Summon the guards, seize her!"
However, the maids and older women were trembling with fear, and even Sister Ling didn’t dare to step forward—after all, demons ate people.
Long Fengying and Prince Jing watched coldly, the light in their eyes shifting ceaselessly, inscrutable to onlookers.
Chu Dieyi strode forward from beside Lady Luo and Lady Xiao, rushed toward Long Yanrou in rapid steps, swiftly pinning her arms behind her, and pushing her to where Princess Ning and the others stood.
Prince Jing’s face was stern as he stared directly at Chu Dieyi, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
Although Long Yanrou knew no martial arts, Madam Shao managed to restrain her with a movement too fast for even him to see, a clear sign of her extraordinary ability.
As Chu Dieyi took hold of Long Yanrou, Princess Ning and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but they still didn’t dare to get too close.
Glancing around and not seeing her two personal maids, being restrained by Chu Dieyi with no chance to move, and realizing her bewitching technique had no effect on Chu Dieyi, Long Yanrou closed her eyes amid the hostile stares. She trembled violently for a moment, then reopened her eyes filled with confusion, showing weakness and puzzlement.
"Imperial Aunt, Eldest Imperial Sister, how come you’re here? Why do I feel so dizzy and weak all over?"
Princess Ning’s expression shifted subtly, "Do you not know what you have just done?"
"I do not know," Long Yanrou shook her head, "These past few days, I’ve caught a cold. I visited the old lady at Hou Mansion and then rested in the guest room, even taking my lunch there. Imperial Aunt, what exactly happened? How did I end up here? And you, release me at once!"
The latter part was addressed to Chu Dieyi. After speaking, she struggled fiercely, but Chu Dieyi held her firmly in place, unable to escape. Wanting to mislead everyone else, she ceased her struggles and instead looked at Princess Ning with a face of vulnerability and confusion, tears silently streaming down, nothing of her previous arrogance and domineering air, but rather resembling a pitiful, tearful beauty.
The crowd’s hearts softened. Although Princess Yanrou wasn’t likable, the blame could still lie with the demon causing such calamity, which seemed a somewhat excusable situation. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Chu Dieyi continued to hold on to Long Yanrou, yet kept her lips sealed. Ah Meng had said that the waters of The Capital were too deep, she couldn’t get involved, and since Princess Ning hadn’t asked her to release Long Yanrou, there was no fault in not letting go.
Princess Ning thought to herself that with so many witnesses present, today’s events couldn’t be hidden. Long Yanrou was of the Royal family after all. If they claimed that Long Yanrou was possessed by a demon when committing such unseemly acts, it might somewhat restore the Royal family’s face. Nevertheless, Long Yanrou must be handed over to the Emperor for judgment.
"You are possessed by an evil spirit. I shall have my men escort you to the palace, where the Imperial Physicians with their excellent medical skill will surely find a way to cure you. Madam Shao, I would trouble you and the guards from Ning Prince Mansion to escort Commandery Princess Yanrou back to the palace."
She handed over the Token of Ning Prince Mansion to Chu Dieyi; she needed to stay behind and ensure Jiujiu’s safety until they left Hou Mansion. With Madam Shao’s evident high martial skill, there should be no mishaps along the way.
Chu Dieyi respectfully complied.
Long Jingxi suddenly spoke up, "I shall accompany Madam Shao and escort Princess Yanrou to the palace."
"That would be best." Princess Ning nodded, exchanging a subtle glance with Long Jingxi as she and Chu Dieyi escorted Long Yanrou away.
Looking at the clothes scattered on the floor and the several dead men likely beggars, she instructed Sister Ling to arrange a proper burial for the men. With her heart filled with concern for Yang Mengchen, Princess Ning continued her search, the crowd naturally following her lead.
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