After Xie Lingqin found a place to eat something, she originally planned to wander around the capital city some more.
Because last night, he had Tinghai and Minglan sabotage Li Junru and Xie Lingyu, so that they would be discovered today.
His reputation is so bad, even if he lives, it won't help.
This was just retribution; back then, Li Junru had also tried to kill her using the same method.
However, being hung upside down, with tendons severed in the hands and feet, and blood streaming from the wounds...
It wasn't her doing. She had just asked Tinghai, and Tinghai and Minglan had only done what she had instructed them to do last night.
So, who exactly did all this after Minglan and Tinghai left?
Is it a case of the mantis stalking the cicada or...?
If the intention was to harm her and bring trouble upon her, why were no clues about her left at the scene?
If it was purely a feud with Li Junru, then why was Xie Lingyu implicated as well?
If you have a grudge against both of them at the same time, the odds are...
Not too high!
After all, Xie Lingyu and Li Junru had almost no interaction before.
This matter seems complicated.
but……
Xie Lingqin looked up and froze.
How did I unknowingly end up near the Crown Prince's residence?
Beside it, the towering tree cast a layer of green shade over the gate, and all around was quiet.
The next instant, Xie Lingqin flashed and disappeared around a corner.
Because she saw a large carriage stop at the entrance of the Crown Prince's residence. The curtains fluttered, and Li Qingyu got off the carriage with a worried expression, intending to enter the Crown Prince's residence immediately.
However, the guards stopped them.
“Miss Li, by the Crown Prince’s order, no one is allowed to enter or leave the Crown Prince’s residence.”
"I heard that the Crown Prince is unwell, so I came to see him. May I ask if I may inform him?"
"I'm sorry, Miss Li, the Crown Prince has already given instructions that no one is allowed to enter today."
The guards were neither servile nor arrogant, and their demeanor was resolute.
Li Qingyu was somewhat embarrassed, but she did not lose her composure. She stood there for a while before taking a box of pastries from a maid and handing it to the guard. "I made these myself. Please give them to the Crown Prince. I will take my leave now."
The guard hesitated for a long time before taking it.
Li Qingyu then lifted her skirt, turned around, got into the carriage, and drove away.
Xie Lingqin hid in the shadows and watched as the guard took the pastries inside, and then came out empty-handed.
Xie Lingqin's gaze went from dark to dark, and then darker still.
Li Qingyu can even make pastries? How virtuous of her!
Yuwen Yao is probably enjoying his meal right now, extremely excited and overjoyed. He might even be full of energy right away.
So what is she worried about here?
Didn't they break up?
He didn't even come to see her, so what is she doing?
Xie Lingqin pressed her temples and was about to turn around when she saw Tingfeng walking out quickly from inside the Crown Prince's residence.
Where are you in such a hurry?
Xie Lingqin's heart tightened, and after thinking for a moment, she followed.
"Miss Lingqin?"
As Tingfeng walked into the shadows, he turned around and saw Xie Lingqin behind him, his expression one of surprise.
"Hmm, what a coincidence." Xie Lingqin's expression was aloof and serious.
Upon hearing this, he immediately clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Greetings, Miss Lingqin. I have urgent business to attend to."
"Hmm, what are you doing? Maybe we're going the same way and can go together." Xie Lingqin straightened her sleeves, her face calm and composed.
Without a second thought, the subordinate replied, "Miss Lingqin, the Crown Prince is unwell and has not eaten all day. He suddenly wants to eat maocai from Tianxia Yiwei. I am here to fetch a serving of maocai for the Crown Prince."
"Unwell?"
It's really uncomfortable.
"He was perfectly fine yesterday, how could he be like this overnight?"
Xie Lingqin was very curious.
"This..." Hearing this, he was also somewhat puzzled. "When the Crown Prince woke up this morning, he wouldn't let his subordinates into the room, saying that he wasn't feeling well."
After listening to Feng's words, he looked at Xie Lingqin and said, "Why don't you go and see the Crown Prince? If you go, I guarantee he'll be all better."
"I am no one to the Crown Prince, what use would I be if I went?"
Xie Lingqin sincerely refused.
Upon hearing this, Tingfeng's face darkened. "Actually, Miss Lingqin..." He sighed again, "Then, I'll go get the Maocai for the Crown Prince."
Seeing Tingfeng's suddenly somewhat lonely figure, Xie Lingqin bit her lip and suddenly spoke up.
"Wait a moment."
Hearing this, she turned around with a delighted expression. "Miss Lingqin, are you going to see the Crown Prince?"
“Why go see him? But at this time, Tianyi is very busy. If you go, I don’t know how long I’ll have to wait. Cough cough, I haven’t had maocai for several days. I can make it too…” Xie Lingqin said, turning around, “Let’s go, let’s borrow the kitchen of the Crown Prince’s residence. Is that alright?”
“No problem, no problem.” Tingfeng nodded immediately.
"So what did you want to say to me just now that you seemed to be saying something but didn't?" Xie Lingqin asked, thinking of this.
“Miss Lingqin, the Crown Prince is incredibly kind to you and cares about you immensely.”
Xie Lingqin immediately raised her hand to interrupt him, looking at him, "If you want to talk about this, then you'd better not."
Tingfeng's heart skipped a beat under Xie Lingqin's gaze, and he immediately lowered his head, "But..."
"Say one more word and I'll change my mind."
"Ah..." Hearing this, he immediately shut his mouth. "Then, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore."
Xie Lingqin nodded, then walked forward. After a few steps, she turned back to look at Tingfeng and said, "You seem to be holding it in. Speak up."
Tingfeng was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Miss Lingqin, you should believe the Crown Prince. There's really nothing between the Crown Prince and Miss Li. Before, the Emperor, whether intentionally or unintentionally, wanted to marry the Minister's daughter to the Crown Prince. It was the Crown Prince who strongly opposed it, and that's why the Emperor withdrew his order. Recently, because the Crown Prince has been getting close to you, although no one knows or is talking about it, it's hard to guarantee that the news won't leak out. The Crown Prince is afraid that if the Emperor finds out, it will be harmful to you. That's why he had tea with Miss Li last night. All of this is just to cover up the truth and divert attention, just to ensure your safety, Miss Lingqin."
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