"I said we should fight, so we should fight." The Fifth Princess was angry, but when she looked at Yan She, her tone softened slightly. "Yan She, fight, listen to me."
Xie Lingqin frowned slightly at just the right moment, "But, Fifth Princess, I also think that Lord Huo is right."
"you……"
"You're not going to do it, are you? I will." The Fifth Princess gritted her teeth, snatched the whip, and lashed it at Nie Zui'er, who was already bound to the torture rack.
"hit--"
A soft sound.
The Fifth Princess felt a sharp pain in her raised arm, and the whip fell to the ground. Beside her, a coin lay scattered, tumbling a few times before coming to a stop, its cold light gleaming in the dimly lit cell.
"How dare you attack this princess!"
The Fifth Princess looked out of the prison cell.
"It is I."
A deep, intimidating voice came from outside the cell, and Yuwen Yao's figure approached from afar.
Xie Lingqin clearly noticed that the Fifth Princess trembled slightly when she saw Yuwen Yao.
Is this Yuwen Qingyue really that afraid of Yuwen Yao?
Behind Yuwen Yao was Tingfeng, who was also quite handsome, but he disappeared in an instant. Yuwen Yao walked over with an upright posture and beautiful features, unhurriedly.
He seemed to possess a powerful magnetic field, drawing everyone's attention to him.
Of course, Xie Lingqin hadn't forgotten that this person had once made her angry.
She was still angry.
"What nonsense is a princess spouting in this prison?"
Yuwen Yao approached step by step and coldly rebuked the Fifth Princess.
Although Xie Lingqin clearly saw his eyes meet Xu Yiran's the moment he entered.
Moreover, although Yuwen Yao seemed expressionless, Xie Lingqin felt that there was a sense of superiority in his eyes and brows.
So what if he stopped the Fifth Princess from hitting Nie Zui'er? Why is he so smug?
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"Greetings to the Crown Prince."
Lord Huo, Qin Xun, Xie Lingqin, and Xu Yiran all paid their respects.
However……
Yuwen Yao didn't tell them to drop the formalities, but instead looked at Lord Huo and said, "Lord Huo, release Master Nie."
Before Lord Huo could recover, Yuwen Yao instructed Qin Xun, who was standing to the side, "I trouble Young Master Qin to escort Master Nie back. And Young Master Yan She, it's been a long time."
In short, he calmly and casually rescued and released the people, and even told the three of them to dispense with formalities.
And Xu Yiran...
They could only bow with their heads slightly lowered.
This Yuwen Yao is clearly doing it on purpose.
Xu Yiran was truly patient, remaining calm and composed, her respectful demeanor impeccable, leaving no room for criticism.
The Fifth Princess was not having it. She stomped her foot on the ground and cried out fiercely, "Crown Prince, how could you let her go like this? She..."
“I have already informed the Emperor about this matter. Master Nie has the support of the Nie family’s Fuyue Gambling House and has not done anything wrong. We cannot let the peace of the entire capital be affected by your petty squabble with Master Nie over words. Besides, your injury has healed.”
"Crown Prince, this matter..."
The Fifth Princess seemed to want to say that the Emperor had ordered her to do this, but when she met the Crown Prince's icy gaze, she stamped her foot and said, "Brother, you never meddle in other people's business. Why are you being so nice to Nie Zuier today? Could it be that you've also been bewitched by her and lost your mind?"
The Fifth Princess, a princess of such high status, is truly unrestrained in her words and actions.
Lord Huo, standing to the side, was sweating bullets for her.
The Crown Prince is unpredictable, yet his every move is astounding and awe-inspiring.
Xie Lingqin felt even more frustrated.
The fifth princess is a great actress; she's innocent when she needs to be, charming when she needs to be, and ruthless when she needs to be. She's a fantastic actress.
"Yes, I like him."
Xie Lingqin was about to say something, but the words got stuck in her throat. Her face stiffened, and her gaze suddenly fell on Yuwen Yao, her eyes narrowing.
If you're going to save someone, then save them. Why do you have to sell your looks like this, saying you like them?
However, Yuwen Yao completely ignored Xie Lingqin's gaze, raising his eyebrows high, looking both alluring and aloof.
"Crown Prince, have you gone mad? You..."
The Fifth Princess's mouth was big enough to fit an egg; it seemed this time she wasn't acting, but genuinely surprised.
"For many years, the Crown Prince has kept a low profile and there has been no news of him having any dealings with any woman. I never expected that he would be interested in Master Nie of Fuyue Gambling House. This is truly a cause for celebration."
And then there are those who never mind causing trouble!
Seizing the opportunity, Xu Yiran finally looked up at Yuwen Yao, her face truly displaying a joyful and congratulatory expression.
Lord Huo...
It's so confusing. It's so hard to guess what these young people are thinking.
Nie Zui'er...
Looking at Xie Lingqin, I felt completely innocent; I hadn't stolen your man.
Qin Xun...
What happened? Did the Crown Prince and Miss Lingqin have another argument? And what about Young Master Xu standing there...?
The rumors that circulated this morning are true... and not just baseless rumors?
As for Xie Lingqin...
“Your Highness, it seems that Master Nie is really not a good match for you.”
Even if Nie Zuier was her friend, she didn't want the Crown Prince to risk his reputation to save her.
Yuwen Yao belongs to her.
"Like drinking water, only the drinker knows whether it is hot or cold." Yuwen Yao said slowly and deliberately.
Oh shit.
What are you so arrogant about?
"Is that so? I've been hearing that recently, Miss Li from the Ministry of War's residence has been visiting the Crown Prince's residence every day, but the Crown Prince has been keeping her at arm's length. And now he says she's in love with Master Nie, this..."
Xie Lingqin smiled faintly, "This, could it be that you're playing hard to get, wanting to enjoy the blessings of having multiple wives? Your Highness is in a good mood, I admire you."
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