General's Mansion, Qingshui Pavilion.
At that time, Xie Lingqin was lying comfortably in the courtyard taking a nap.
"It's almost winter, and the temperature in the courtyard is chilly. Miss Xie doesn't seem to be afraid of catching a cold."
"Yes, but the sun is shining brightly today, and the blue sky and white clouds are quite pleasing to the eye."
"Oh, is that so?"
Li Qingyu, accompanied by her personal maid, stepped forward. Dressed smartly and exuding a cold aura, she sat directly on the stone bench in the courtyard. "I just wonder if you'll still be able to enjoy yourself like this in a little while."
"Um?"
Xie Lingqin looked puzzled and met Li Qingyu's gaze. "Didn't Miss Li say that she was busy with many things lately and just happened to be passing by the General's Mansion, so she came to see me? That's quite intriguing."
"Xie Lingqin, let's not beat around the bush. So many things have happened in the capital these past two days. First, there was the death of Scholar Ning, then news of a natural disaster in a remote area, and then the death of Young Master Yan She, who generously helped the court. Don't you think it's too much of a coincidence?"
"But what does all this have to do with me?"
Xie Lingqin shrugged, indicating even greater confusion.
Of course there's a connection. The Emperor ordered Ning Xiucai's execution as a warning to Xie Lingqin. In the blink of an eye, Yan She, whom the Emperor personally dispatched, also died. And there are so many Thunder Guards and Imperial Guards. Don't they all seem like Xie Lingqin's revenge?
However, this matter cannot be discussed openly.
Moreover, Li Qingyu did not believe that Xie Lingqin could do so much. She thought that the Crown Prince must have secretly helped her in this matter.
However, the Emperor believed that Xie Lingqin's great abilities must be due to the help of others.
Of course, no matter what, as long as Xie Lingqin can be brought down today, that is the result Li Qingyu wants to see.
Therefore, once the Fifth Princess receives good news, we will immediately capture Xie Lingzhu and then find an opportunity to lure out the people hiding in the shadows.
They've got a good plan.
Xie Lingqin chuckled, taking in the subtle emotions and calculations in Li Qingyu's eyes.
It's all calculated.
This time, let's see who wins and who loses.
Your Majesty, I will make you live in constant fear and never have a moment's peace.
From dawn to dusk.
However, no news has yet come.
Even the most composed person like Li Qingyu showed a hint of worry on her face. Looking at Xie Lingqin, she seemed to know nothing at all and even warmly invited her to dine.
"Young Miss, outside the General's Mansion, the Prefect of the Capital Prefecture has brought people here."
At this moment, Xie Yushu reported from outside the courtyard.
Almost as soon as Xie Yushu finished speaking, there was a "whoosh" sound.
The longsword was drawn.
Li Qingyu held a long sword, pointing it directly at Xie Lingqin's neck. "Xie Lingqin, do you still have anything to say? Come with me."
"What?"
Xie Lingqin calmly put down her teacup, still looking composed. "Miss Li, even if the Crown Prince dislikes you, you don't need to be so indiscriminate in your personal life. What did I do wrong that made you point a sword at me?"
"What did you do wrong? We'll have the Prefect of the Capital tell you in a moment."
"Fine, I'd like to know too, what gives Miss Li the right to be so rude to me?" Xie Lingqin's face also showed displeasure. Just then, another report came from outside the courtyard.
“Young Miss, the Prefect of the Capital has come with Young Master Ning Yi.”
As soon as the person finished speaking, Xie Lingqin was taken aback, then felt relieved. "So they found Ning Yi."
And Li Qingyu...
Wait a minute, Sister Jingzhao should be here to arrest Xie Lingqin, how could she be here?
Li Qingyu then called out from the shadows.
"As for the deputy, there is no news yet."
"What?" Li Qingyu's expression changed drastically.
“Miss Li, although you have been rude to me, I don’t want to argue with you anymore. I’m more concerned about my brother right now, so please leave.”
Xie Lingqin's slow and gentle manner, along with her magnanimity, only made Li Qingyu's face look awkward and extremely out of control. However, at this moment, she was indeed being rude.
Why is there still no news coming from the shadows?
Could it be that something unexpected has happened?
If the Fifth Princess cannot be saved, then...
Thinking of this, Li Qingyu immediately turned around and hurriedly left with her maid.
That elegant demeanor finally betrayed a hint of panic.
However, for Li Qingyu, even a trace was more than enough.
Xie Lingqin glanced at him slightly before leading Zihe and Tridacna to the front yard.
Ning Yi sat there blankly, ignoring whatever General Xie said to him. When he saw Xie Lingqin approaching, he immediately ran over happily, "Sister."
This contrast was like another slap in the face to General Xie.
"Many thanks to Lord Huo for finding my brother. I am truly grateful."
Xie Lingqin pulled Ning Yi behind her and hurriedly thanked the Prefect of the Capital.
Jingzhao Jie had always admired and liked Xie Lingqin very much, and was very happy to have found her. She waved her hand gently and said, "General Xie has already thanked me. This is just my duty."
Xie Lingqin smiled slightly, glanced at General Xie again, and immediately pulled Ning Yi away.
Reaching the side of the path, she looked at Ning Yi and asked, "How did you get here? Where is the person you were with?"
"I……"
Ning Yi hung her head, "...I'm not allowed to say."
Well, it must be that the man in the black robe who's preventing him from speaking.
Xie Lingqin rubbed her temples, which was exactly what she had expected.
However, this black-robed woman is too powerful. Her original plan was that Lord Huo's appearance was because he found Ning Yi's traces, and this was just to deceive Li Duanyu in order to achieve her own purpose. However, Lord Huo actually found Ning Yi.
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