"The Fifth Princess?"
Yan She's eyes narrowed, while Yu Qingyi became interested.
He knew, of course, that the Fifth Princess had been arrested by Xie Lingqin's men long ago, and that the Emperor had been secretly searching for her with Li Qingyu in order to appease the people. So how could she have appeared here now?
Yu Qingyi looked at Yan She.
This Yan She was not Xie Lingqin, but Ming Lan in disguise. And it was he who had been keeping watch over the Fifth Princess, so…
Yu Qingyi looked at Yan She with a slightly surprised expression, but remained calm. Then, looking at the Fifth Princess, he asked in a very strange tone, "Yuwen Qingyue, didn't I hear you went missing a while ago? When did you return to the palace? I didn't even know."
The Fifth Princess, with an air of ignorant and carefree indulgence, said, "Your Highness is so worried. I ran off a bit too far while playing and Father found me. That's why he punishes me by not letting me leave the palace every day."
Upon hearing this, the common people in the distance immediately realized that the Fifth Princess had already been in the palace. After all, they had heard rumors of the Fifth Princess's disappearance.
The Fifth Princess listened to the whispers among the crowd, a hint of satisfaction appearing in her eyes.
Yu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, secretly observing the Fifth Princess. Yuwen Qingyue had a soft voice and a rosy face, and was exactly the same as the previous Fifth Princess. Even he couldn't tell them apart for a moment.
However, since Xie Lingqin hasn't sent any news for so long, it means that the real Fifth Princess must still be in her hands, and the one in front of her must be problematic.
Moreover, he cannot expose it.
Okay, we'll deal with whatever comes our way.
When I get back, I'll definitely have to thank him properly.
At this moment, the Fifth Princess secretly glanced at Yan She's seriously injured and weak body, and her fair face immediately showed concern. "Yan She, are you alright?"
"Thank you for your trouble, Fifth Princess. I'm fine, it's just... cough cough..."
"Father said you've had a hard time, so he specially sent me to fetch you to the palace."
The Fifth Princess smiled, her words sounding like a discussion but actually an order. As she spoke, she gestured for the people who had followed her to go up and help Yan She.
Upon seeing this, Yu Qingyi subtly stepped forward and blocked Yan She's path.
"Fifth Princess, I am on good terms with Yan She. He is seriously injured now, and I am very worried about him. Since he is closest to my Prince Qing's residence, I can take him to my residence and take good care of him."
Yuwen Qingyue's expression tightened, and she suddenly pouted as if she were angry, "Young Master Yi, but Father has already issued an imperial decree that I should bring him into the palace, otherwise Father will definitely punish me again."
"Don't worry, Uncle Huang must not know how badly Yan She is injured. I'll go to the palace and tell Uncle Huang that everything is alright."
"But……"
"Hey, Yuwen Qingyue, it's already this late, stop being so dramatic, okay? We can't waste any more time, I need to get a doctor to take a look at my good brother."
Yu Qingyi was also quite reckless. When he got anxious, he immediately helped Yan She into the carriage.
"Wait."
Yuwen Qingyue stepped forward; she was determined not to let Yan She go to the Prince Qing's residence.
Delay could lead to complications, so she had to bring Yan She into the palace so that the Emperor and she could get firsthand information.
And the Prince Qing's Mansion...
“Young Master Yi, Yan She was injured while carrying out the Emperor’s orders. Since I have received the Emperor’s decree, I must take him to the palace.” The Fifth Princess immediately put on her princess airs and refused to compromise.
As Yu Qingyi had someone help Yan She into the carriage, he looked at the Fifth Princess with a completely calm demeanor. "I told you, Yuwen Qingyue, I've already said I'll take responsibility for this. Don't worry."
Yan She also seemed to be listening to Yu Qingyi's words...
"Yan She, this princess likes you."
The Fifth Princess seemed to have gone all out, and immediately shouted loudly at Yan She, who was about to climb into the carriage.
Yu Qingyi was taken aback. Not only him, but the crowd of onlookers who were watching from a distance were also shocked and began to whisper among themselves.
Xie Lingqin couldn't help but smile amidst the crowd.
Your Majesty, you truly are the Emperor.
Ginger, indeed, the older the better.
“Miss, I’m not flustered because I know the real Fifth Princess is in our hands. Otherwise, I would have thought this Fifth Princess was real. Her personality really hasn’t changed.”
"On one side," Zihe said softly.
"certainly."
Xie Lingqin smiled slightly, "If the Fifth Princess has been acting so convincingly from the moment she appeared until just now, leaving no room for doubt, then this very sentence is the flaw."
Zihe was slightly suspicious, but then heard Xie Lingqin say softly, "Because, when she said that just now, she clearly lacked confidence. It wasn't something the Emperor ordered her to do. Obviously, she knew she couldn't go against Yu Qingyi, so she had to resort to this trump card. However, it's exactly what I wanted, it's just..."
Xie Lingqin was quite pleased. "If the real Fifth Princess knew this news, what would her expression be... You must have someone tell the Fifth Princess about this later."
"Don't worry, Miss."
"Yes, send a secret message to Minglan and say... I am flattered by the princess's love for me, and my heart is pounding with excitement at the princess's initiative. Remember, emphasize that the princess is the one who took the initiative."
Zihe...
"yes."
That lady is too ruthless.
Just one sentence was enough to ruin the Fifth Princess's reputation.
A princess, declaring her love in the street.
At this moment, the Fifth Princess had no choice but to go all out and stepped forward. "Yan She, I like you, so I'm even more worried about you. Regardless of whether Father Emperor has given any decree, I want to take you to the palace and have the imperial physician treat your injuries."
A woman so full of affection, any man would be moved, wouldn't he?
So, Yan Shejian's eyebrows faltered for a moment, then his expression turned complicated with surprise and delight. "I never imagined the princess would love me so much. I am flattered and overwhelmed. The princess's initiative makes my heart pound even harder. Princess, how can I let you be so proactive... You mustn't be so proactive. This matter... sigh..."
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