The tone was clearly hostile.
"Young Master Yi, there's only my young lady in the carriage," a maidservant whispered.
"one person?"
Yu Qingyi, perched high on his horse, raised an eyebrow and smiled before spurring his horse forward. "I say," he said, "are you really going to be a coward? As far as I know, the higher-ups in the Underworld are not such cowards."
Inside the carriage, Xie Lingqin instantly understood.
It turned out that Yu Qingyi thought that the "superior" was hiding in the carriage at this moment.
No wonder that so-called "superior" didn't catch up earlier; it was because Yu Qingyi was trying to capture him.
Xie Lingqin's expression was uncertain.
Xie Lingyu was filled with shame, anger, and conflict. The situation had suddenly changed. She wanted Prince Yi outside to come in and catch the lecherous man behind her who was threatening her with a dagger, and to tear him to pieces, but she couldn't.
She knew that this Prince Yi was flamboyant and unruly, with an unpredictable temperament. He seemed easy to get along with, but in reality, he was quite difficult to deal with.
Especially considering that he had spoken and acted so recklessly in public just now.
If people find out there was a man in her car, she'll be speechless. Forget about being the Princess Consort; she might not even be able to be a proper wife anymore.
Xie Lingyu's emotions were clearly visible on her face, and coupled with her trembling body, it was hard for Xie Lingqin not to notice.
But she was even more frustrated.
She and Yu Qingyi weren't exactly on good terms, and she couldn't be sure he'd let her go. If he really found out she was in the carriage and then, in a moment of stupidity, called out her name, exposing her, then...
The most tragic one wasn't Xie Lingyu, but rather her.
General Xie alone could make her suffer.
Xie Lingqin pressed down on the dagger, frowned, and finally spoke softly, "Second Miss, I think you don't want to die, do you?"
"I...I know."
Xie Lingyu had no choice but to compromise.
Outside the carriage, Yu Qingyi had already spurred his horse closer and was about to lift the curtain.
"Your Highness, Yi...Your Highness," Xie Lingyu hurriedly said, "I am the only one in this carriage. Please don't joke with Lingyu."
He stammered a bit when he said the first sentence, but he straightened up when he was frightened by Xie Lingqin's icy aura.
"Second Miss performed very well." Xie Lingqin leaned close to her ear and praised her generously.
Xie Lingyu felt a chill run down his spine.
Xie Lingqin, however, had a cold smile in her eyes.
If one day Xie Lingyu finds out that the one who has been disrespectful and threatening her is not a man, but Xie Lingqin herself, how furious would she be?
She was actually looking forward to it.
However, right now...
Outside the carriage, Yu Qingyi, who was about to lift the curtain, also paused.
It wasn't because of Xie Lingyu's words, but because of an approaching carriage.
The carriage was entirely black, without any superfluous embellishments, exuding an awe-inspiring presence.
Throughout the entire capital city of Beirong, the carriages were entirely black.
There will be no one else but the Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, you left the palace today?" As soon as Yu Qingyi spoke, the people around him immediately knelt down.
Xie Lingqin also held her breath.
Why is the Crown Prince here too?
This is truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly.
However……
"Young Master, the person you are looking for is not in Miss Xie's carriage." Suddenly, a voice slowly came from the black carriage.
Deep and mellow, cold and sinister, devoid of any emotion.
Yet, it is more beautiful than any other sound in the world.
Upon hearing this, a rare look of confusion flashed across Yu Qingyi's handsome face.
Would a silent person like him bother with such trivial matters?
With a flicker of his eyes, Yu Qingyi glanced at Xie Lingyu's carriage again, and a deeper meaning suddenly appeared in his eyes. After a moment, he raised his hand and waved his hand, "Since the Crown Prince has said so, then let's leave."
In an instant, those who had surrounded the carriage quickly retreated.
The sound of footsteps gradually faded into the distance.
"Let's go back to the manor."
The Crown Prince's voice, soft and faint, rang out as the carriage drove away.
Xie Lingqin did not breathe a sigh of relief; instead, she frowned deeply.
Did the Crown Prince know she was in this carriage?
Or perhaps, she actually has feelings for Xie Lingyu?
At this moment, Xie Lingyu, though panicked, also showed an indescribable joy on her face.
The Crown Prince always kept to himself and rarely went out. Although he was exceptionally handsome, he was oblivious to everything around him. Just now…
Is he helping her?
Could it be that the Crown Prince has feelings for her?
"Second Miss, I've heard that the Crown Prince's methods are more unpredictable and ruthless than ever before. If he truly loves you, do you dare...?"
Suddenly, a bucket of ice water was poured over my ear.
Xie Lingqin's penetratingly sweet tone immediately brought Xie Lingyu back to her senses. She then softened her tone and said, "This lady, I just... saved you. How about you work for me from now on, and I will not pursue the matter from before?"
Oh……
"Miss Xie, your trembling body represents the resentment in your heart." Xie Lingqin finished speaking and then chuckled coldly, "Remember to think of me when you dream at midnight—" Her voice gradually faded away, but it stirred Xie Lingyu's fear and horror like a demonic sound.
After a long while, Xie Lingyu finally shouted sternly, "Stop the car!"
"Miss, what's wrong?" Hearing the unusual tone, the maid immediately lifted the curtain...
"Slap." Before the maid could even see Xie Lingyu's expression, she was stunned by the slap.
"Good-for-nothing, useless trash." Xie Lingyu raised her hand, seemingly still not satisfied, and slapped the maid again, making her eyes sting. She didn't know what she had done wrong, but faced with Xie Lingyu's ferocious expression, she didn't dare to say a word.
Xie Lingqin had already found a secluded place, changed her clothes, and when she came out, she was a handsome man.
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