"Trial?"
Xie Lingqin was taken aback. "I do not understand the princess's meaning."
The Fifth Princess stepped forward, smiling brightly. "Didn't I get stabbed by the owner of Fuyue Gambling House a few days ago? I have to go to the jail today to ask her about it and punish her. Come with me."
"Didn't I hear that this matter has already been handed over to the son of the Vice Minister of Rites for investigation?" Xie Lingqin asked, looking puzzled.
"Oh, that doesn't mean I can't ask, right?" Yuwen Qingyue smiled sweetly.
Xie Lingqin looked at the Fifth Princess, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. She then waved her hand, "However, I have neither an official position nor any real power. It is not reasonable for me to go with the First Princess to investigate the case."
"What's wrong with you? You saved my father just a few days ago, and then you saved me in Sanlitun outside the city. There are so many other people, like the young master of the General's Mansion and the young master of the Marquis of Zhongyong's Mansion. My father also said he would reward you. Let's go." The Fifth Princess patted her chest, full of confidence. "Besides, I'm here."
"In that case, I will follow the princess."
"What do you mean by 'I' or 'I'? Since you're in front of me, you can just refer to yourself as 'I'."
"yes."
Xie Lingqin nodded, unable to refuse the invitation, and then bowed to Elder Dong, saying, "Elder Dong, I'll be going now."
"Go away, go away, so I don't have to see you and get annoyed."
Old Dong waved his hand hastily, as if he were chasing someone away.
Xie Lingqin glanced at Elder Dong out of the corner of her eye.
When I saw her today, Mr. Dong seemed genuinely unhappy.
"Let's go, let's go." The Fifth Princess had already walked ahead.
Xie Lingqin then turned around and followed.
At that moment, quite by chance, they arrived at the prison of the Prefect of the Capital.
Zihe, disguised as "Xie Lingqin," also came out from inside. She greeted the Fifth Princess and Yan She with polite greetings, and then left with Tridacna, who had come from the mansion earlier to make up the numbers.
Xu Yiran, who was standing nearby, naturally knew that Xie Lingqin had really left. She was wondering whether to return to Huangshan Academy when she saw "Yan She". She immediately stepped forward and bowed to the Fifth Princess, saying, "Greetings, Fifth Princess".
“I recognize you. You are Xu Yiran from Huangshan Academy.”
"Indeed, Fifth Princess, this is..."
"Oh, interrogating a criminal."
"I haven't been involved in any trials yet, but I wonder if I could join Fifth Master."
The Fifth Princess sized up Xu Yiran, then a sweet smile appeared on her face. "I heard Father Emperor praise you, saying you are very capable. Okay, let's go together."
Xie Lingqin really wanted to refuse, but she was Yan She, and she had no reason to refuse.
And so it was.
Xie Lingqin and Xu Yiran met again just like that.
"Xiao Qin." Walking behind the Fifth Princess, Xu Yiran controlled her aura with her inner strength and whispered to Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin felt a jolt of fear upon hearing this.
It wasn't just because she was so carefully dressed that Xu Yiran recognized her, but also because of that "Xiao Qin"...
Too soft and too low, it's as if it's been called out a thousand times.
"Xu Yiran, don't call me that." Xie Lingqin originally wanted to be stern with Xu Yiran, but as soon as the words came out, she softened her tone for some reason.
I always felt that I couldn't bear to be harsh with Xu Yiran.
I feel strange.
“Yes, Xiao Qin.” Xu Yiran nodded.
"Xu Yiran, you're not allowed to call me that."
"I truly love you. If you can't love me, at least let me be your friend." Xu Yiran looked at Xie Lingqin, sighed softly, and looked very melancholy.
Xie Lingqin...
"I am the Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Hall, and I know all the news in the world. Even for this reason, you won't lose out by being friends with me, right?"
Xie Lingqin...
"Get to know me little by little, and you'll find that I'm easy to get along with and very gentle."
Xie Lingqin finally turned her head to look at Xu Yiran.
Xu Yiran met Xie Lingqin's gaze and smiled slightly, "Moreover, I can cook, do laundry, and prepare dishes. At the same time, I am highly skilled in martial arts, so I can definitely help you."
Xie Lingqin sighed and looked at Xu Yiran. "First, I don't need a cook. Second, I don't need a bodyguard. Third, I don't need a friend as deliberate as you."
Xie Lingqin finished speaking softly, shut her mouth, and looked straight ahead, clearly not intending to say anything more.
Xu Yiran looked at Xie Lingqin's cool profile and indifferent expression, chuckled, and stopped speaking.
At that moment, by sheer coincidence, the two of them arrived at Qi Rufeng's prison gate.
"Young Master Qi, what are you doing here?"
The Fifth Princess actually knew Qi Rufeng.
However, this is not surprising.
"Greetings, Fifth Princess. I am here because of some matters..."
"Do you need me to let you out?"
"Your Highness, Young Master Qi is imprisoned here because his case is related to Miss Xie's investigation."
A constable immediately stepped forward and spoke.
“Miss Xu, is that Xie Lingqin from the General’s Mansion? I saw her just now.”
"Exactly."
"Alright, I can't disturb others' investigation. Well then, Lord Qi, goodbye." The Fifth Princess said, and walked forward again.
Xu Yiran glanced at Qi Rufeng.
Qi Rufeng looked at Xu Yiran, startled, "You are..."
"Um?"
Xu Yiran glanced at him indifferently, and Qi Rufeng immediately looked away, pretending not to recognize him.
Xie Lingqin noticed the exchange of glances between the two, lowered her brows, and, too lazy to bother with such trivial matters, followed the Fifth Princess directly.
"This Qi Rufeng once tried to intercept the Tianji Hall's information network, but I almost broke his ribs. He promised me that he wouldn't tell anyone about seeing me, so I let him go."
Xie Lingqin didn't ask, but Xu Yiran told Xie Lingqin everything frankly.
Xie Lingqin looked at him coldly, "It has nothing to do with me."
"Xiao Qin, since we are friends, we should treat each other with honesty."
"Xu Yiran, you want to be friends with me? Fine, how about you give me the entire Heavenly Mystery Hall?"
"Then marry me."
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