Xie Lingqin neither confirmed nor denied it; it was a fact.
Otherwise, how could General Xie entrust all these matters to Xie Yushu, who had just arrived?
"But don't worry, I find you quite agreeable, and I'll definitely protect you." After a long while, Yu Qingyi raised his head and chin, as if a great hero had descended to earth.
Xie Lingzhou rolled his eyes at him, then suddenly chuckled, "What if the Crown Prince wants to kill me?"
"That……"
"Hmph, that's true. If we didn't involve the Crown Prince, we could still be good friends."
"Your Highness, someone from the Prince Qing's residence has brought a message." Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the two of them. The person glanced at Xie Lingqin and then spoke to Yu Qingyi.
To show their brotherly bond, Yu Qingyi waved his hand and said, "Speak."
"It was a guard from Fuyue Casino who came to report that their owner is in trouble and asked you to help him."
"Nie Zuier?"
"Exactly."
Without saying a word or even waving goodbye to Xie Lingqin, Yu Qingyi disappeared into the night.
Xie Lingqin thought for a moment, and then made a move to go up, but was pulled back by a hand.
Xie Lingqin turned around and saw Xuan Yuandu's sharply defined face.
What are you doing here?
"Don't go. Nie Zuier has gotten into trouble. You'd better not get involved." Xuan Yuan Du's tone was both warning and concerned.
Xie Lingqin looked at him, but instinctively felt something was amiss. She stared intently at Xuan Yuandu with her clear eyes, "Is it related to you?"
Xuanyuan did not answer, his deep brows furrowing even more.
"Or rather, is it related to your coming to Beirong Capital?"
A sharp glint flashed in Xuanyuan Du's eyes. "You're very clever."
"I'm not smart, would you still be my friend?"
“No…” Xuanyuan shook his head, “The people who are my friends are not stupid.”
"These words..." Xie Lingqin said with a half-smile, "I'll take it as a compliment."
At the same time, a series of chaotic footsteps sounded ahead.
The sound of swords and halberds rang out, stirring up a murderous aura as they rushed forward.
"Xie Lingqin, I hope you are well. Goodbye." Then, Xuan Yuandu's figure also disappeared.
Xie Lingqin stood there for a moment, and then a faint, ambiguous smile appeared on her lips.
Looking at the sky, Xie Lingqin felt somewhat dejected.
Ah, martial arts skills, that's a big problem!
After exercising on her own hilltop for a while, Xie Lingqin headed straight back to the General's Mansion.
...
Watching the slender figure return to the General's Mansion from afar, Yuwen Yao finally withdrew his gaze. However, his eyes then turned elsewhere, looking at the star-filled sky, which was extremely deep, extremely far, and unfathomably mysterious.
"Your Highness, the matter has been settled," Tingfeng reported as he emerged from the shadows.
The crown prince ignored him, seemingly lost in thought.
"Well, before, the Crown Prince was staring at his hands, lost in thought. Now, he's not just lost in thought, he's completely spacing out." In the distance, Tinghai scratched his chubby face, utterly puzzled.
Beside her, Tingyu stepped forward with her arms crossed, looking at Tingfeng, "Tingfeng, you're by the Crown Prince's side every day, what insights do you have?"
Tingfeng's face was gloomy. After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sentence, "Today during the day, the Crown Prince held Miss Lingqin alone for a while. I was far away and dared not listen or watch."
“But I just saw that Miss Lingqin is perfectly fine, there’s nothing wrong with her,” Tingyu said. “So, this has nothing to do with Miss Lingqin.”
“The Crown Prince has never been clear-headed since childhood. He has never shown any symptoms of joy, anger, or melancholy. Should we go and ask Master Sengyun?”
Hearing the rain, he threw his head, saying, "Master Sengyun is not within the territory of Beirong."
"That……"
“Actually…” Tingfeng looked at Tinghai and Tingyu with a conflicted expression, “I’m thinking about something. Do you think the Crown Prince might have fallen for… Miss Lingqin?”
Tinghai and Tingyu exchanged a glance, then looked at Tingfeng, "Then, what about Miss Li?"
"When did the Crown Prince take a liking to Miss Li?" Tingfeng asked, puzzled.
Tinghai was even more puzzled. "Wasn't it Prince Yi who said that?"
...
Not long after Xie Lingqin returned to Qingshui Pavilion, news came.
The Emperor has already issued an edict, and after reprimanding the Seventh Duke in every way, considering the grievances suffered by the Zongzheng Marquis's family, he has specially ordered that the young master of the Zongzheng family may enter the palace at will without any summons.
This might be an unparalleled honor for anyone, but for the Zong government, it is a shackle.
Knowing that the emperor had a taboo against it, would the Zongzheng government seek its own demise by abusing this power?
Of course not.
However, it is true that the Emperor protected the Zong government. At least, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Emperor should not cause trouble for the Zong government within the next ten years.
...
One night passed.
My heart calmed down again.
However, as soon as he woke up, a message was spreading throughout the capital.
It is said that last night, a young master from a noble family got drunk and ordered his thugs to kidnap Nie Zui'er, the owner of Fuyue Gambling House. Fortunately, the heir of the Prince of Qing's mansion happened to pass by and rescued him. Later, the Prefect of the Capital also arrived with his men. During the fight, the young master unfortunately died.
This matter became widely known.
Then, in the end, Nie Zui'er was also given the title of a femme fatale.
Xie Lingqin was having breakfast at that moment.
After hearing what was said, Tridacna sighed, "I never expected that a mere young master from a minor noble family would be so bold. He deserved to be killed."
Zihe entered from outside, remaining calm and silent.
"Yes, what a young master! He acted so recklessly, and what's worse, he died tragically. Who knows what kind of conspiracy is brewing behind this?" Xie Lingqin laughed.
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