The speed was so fast that Zihe was shocked. However, before Zihe could raise her hand, the wine glass that was about to hit Xie Lingqin by a hair's breadth suddenly shattered.
"broken--"
The pieces were scattered in pieces at Xie Lingqin's feet.
Zihe withdrew her hand with lingering fear, while Xie Lingqin's brows didn't even twitch. Not only was she calm and composed, but she also gently raised her sleeve before her gaze swept towards the second-floor staircase of Jinhua Tower.
Li Qingyu, the Li Qingyu who had said something harsh to her before turning around and leaving.
Li Qing was standing there, withdrawing his hand, but he showed no remorse. "Oh dear, did I frighten Miss Xie?"
"Fortunately, Miss Li is in such a refined mood, so I should certainly keep her company. It would be a shame if I were to frighten her."
Xie Lingqin's expression remained calm, as if she truly wasn't angry.
Li Qingyu remained noncommittal, then walked down the stairs and looked at the Crown Prince and Xu Yiran sitting opposite each other in the hall. Her gaze finally settled on Xu Yiran. "I heard rumors this morning that Young Master Xu is quite fond of Miss Xie from the General's Mansion. I thought it was just nonsense. However, the steadiness, accuracy, and ruthlessness of his attack just now... If he didn't have this person in his heart, how could he remember her aura and break through her in a swift move the moment she appeared?"
Every word and phrase seemed to connect Xu Yiran and Xie Lingqin.
This immediately drew sighs and discussions from many people around.
Xu Yiran smiled faintly. He wished everyone in the world would tie him and Xie Lingqin together, so naturally he wouldn't refute these words. He lowered his head, drank his tea, and seemed to be in a somewhat pleasant mood.
Opposite Xu Yiran, Yuwen Yao, dressed in a flowing black robe, sat calmly. He glanced at Xie Lingqin briefly before leaving without a trace of emotion.
In front of outsiders, they can only hide their feelings, whether they are affectionate or resentful.
This feeling can only be truly understood by experiencing it firsthand.
It makes one feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Is that so?" Xie Lingqin blinked and composed herself, stepping into Jinhua Tower. "Miss Li's words are quite interesting. If you acted even faster than Young Master Xu, wouldn't you have sensed my arrival earlier than him? Then... could it be that Miss Li either intentionally wanted to hurt me or has feelings for me?"
"Miss Xie, you're quite the joker. These days, everyone in the capital knows that my heart belongs to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Qingyu said, "I will express my feelings to everyone."
Xie Lingqin was taken aback, her eyes darkening. She hadn't expected Li Qingyu to be so direct.
This immediately silenced the entire lobby of Jinhua Building.
At this moment, Xu Yiran smiled brightly, said nothing, and silently looked at Yuwen Yao opposite her.
Yuwen Yao ignored him, staring intently at the table in front of him, lost in thought.
Li Qingyu walked slowly towards the Crown Prince step by step.
She was certain that the Crown Prince would not publicly admit to having anything to do with Xie Lingqin, he definitely wouldn't. And since she was both the deputy commander of the Thunder Guard and the legitimate daughter of the Minister's family, the Crown Prince would at least give her some face.
"Qingyu greets His Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Qingyu stopped a few steps away from the Crown Prince and bowed respectfully to Yuwen.
Yuwen Yao's gaze was deep, and he remained focused on the tea in front of him.
"Ah, Miss Qingyu is skilled in both literature and martial arts, and many people have praised her. She is worthy of being the Empress. Together with His Highness the Crown Prince, they are truly a match made in heaven, and people are envious."
Xu Yiran paused in her tea-drinking motion, then praised her.
Li Qingyu was quite pleased.
Xie Lingqin looked at Xu Yiran without responding, but suddenly turned her head to look at Qin Xun, who was sitting on the other side with someone.
There were clearly three cups of wine and three cups of tea on Xu Yiran and Yuwen Yao's table, but no one was sitting in front of the third cup, so...
Was Qin Xun driven away by the tension between the two?
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Now is not the time to ask questions, but it seems that Yuwen Yao was right not to drink.
Xie Lingqin stepped forward and gave Yuwen Yao a slight bow. "Your Highness, I have come to ask you to investigate the case together."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Yao finally looked up at her, his eyes like distant mountains, seemingly devoid of emotion. After a moment, he straightened his sleeves, stood up, and said to Xie Lingqin, "Let's go."
Xie Lingqin suddenly felt a little excited. Without looking at Li Qingyu, she turned around and took a step back, signaling the Crown Prince to go first.
"Your Highness, what I just said, that I admire you, I..." Li Qingyu's beautiful eyes narrowed. She hadn't expected that the Crown Prince would actually ignore her.
Even if she was ridiculed a thousand times in front of Xie Lingqin, it couldn't compare to the Crown Prince's indifferent glance, which broke her heart.
"Miss Li, what did you just say?"
Yuwen Yao stopped and looked at Li Qingyu. His words, spoken so softly they were almost devoid of emotion, made Li Qingyu's heart sink to the bottom.
“Your Highness, Qingyu has always been fond of you. Are you really so heartless?”
"Ms. Li, please mind your manners."
Tingfeng stepped forward to stop him.
The voice was cold and unfriendly.
"Your Highness, why do you ignore me so much? Could it be that you already have someone else in your heart?"
Li Qingyu suddenly gritted her teeth, and as she spoke, her gaze swept over Xie Lingqin.
Even though she was so unwilling to admit it, she had no choice but to.
Spring waters and autumn blossoms, a beautiful scene indeed. The two of them standing together at this moment are so harmonious and well-matched, as if the ordinary surroundings have been dyed with brilliance, rippled, and become a painting.
She found it irritating, so she became unruly and aggressive.
Silence reigned all around; no one dared to utter a sound, lest they cause some trouble and ruin such a wonderful performance.
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