The second concubine's legs were trembling as she watched her daughter suffer, but she couldn't utter a single word.
"I'm in a good mood today, so I'll punish her by making her kneel here all night."
After a short while, the Crown Prince put his hand back into his sleeve, leaving behind a casual remark.
Feeling good?
Kneel all night?
this……
However, no one dared to refute it.
General Xie dared not utter a single word, fearing he would incur even greater punishment.
The Crown Prince's gaze then slowly fell on Xie Lingqin, and he raised a finger, "You?"
Xie Lingqin quickly and respectfully replied, "Your subject is here."
"Yes, I'm not lying. I did get lost in the mountains, which is why the Prefect of the Capital made such a fuss. In that case, I won't blame you for stopping the carriage."
With those words spoken, he flicked his sleeve, leaving without a trace.
Then, Tingfeng drove his carriage away into the distance.
Xie Lingqin watched the carriage recede into the distance and silently rolled her eyes.
This statement clearly severs ties with her, letting everyone know that the Crown Prince doesn't actually have a good relationship with Xie Lingqin, but rather that Xie Lingqin just happened to be lucky and happened to be in the Crown Prince's good mood.
However, this also serves as an explanation for her late return.
This would prevent anyone from suspecting her.
So, it doesn't matter anymore.
Let's take a look at Xie Lingyu.
Tsk tsk tsk.
It's so beautiful to see someone's face contorted in pain like that.
“Lingqin…” General Xie looked at her with a somewhat dark expression, “Did you stop the Crown Prince’s carriage?”
"Yes, I was about to say something, but..." Xie Lingqin sighed, "After my second sister and I parted ways, I was supposed to return to the manor, but seeing the beautiful scenery in the mountains outside, I lingered a while longer. Somehow, I got lost. I was anxious, so I separated from Zihe, saying that once I got to the manor, I would first let Father know I was safe. Fortunately, I ran into the Crown Prince. As for Zihe..."
"Ah, Miss, you're back! That's wonderful!"
As Xie Lingqin was speaking, Zihe strode out of the mansion, her face filled with urgency and shame. "It's my fault. I didn't see Miss when I came back. I was going to tell the General, but I walked too far and was too tired. I don't know how I fell asleep. Please punish me, General."
"Forget it, it's done now, and Father won't hold it against you."
Before General Xie could speak, Xie Lingqin tacitly absolved Zihe of her responsibility.
this……
General Xie, can you still blame me?
"Well then, in that case, I shall take my leave." The remaining matters were family affairs, and the Prefect of the Capital was not in a position to interfere further, so he quickly bowed and took his leave.
"Thank you for your trouble, Magistrate of the Capital."
General Xie insisted on seeing off the Prefect of Jingzhao with proper etiquette. Only after everyone had left and the group had entered the mansion did he look at Xie Lingqin and ask, "Lingqin, did the Crown Prince say anything to you in the carriage along the way?"
General Xie still found it strange that the Crown Prince would send Xie Lingqin back.
Xie Lingqin seemed puzzled and looked up. "The Crown Prince didn't say anything, just that he would send me back. As for the rest..." Xie Lingqin shook her head. "Nothing special, except that the Crown Prince's aura was quite intimidating. I didn't dare to breathe too loudly. Luckily, I fell asleep later."
General Xie's gaze swept over Xie Lingqin's face again before he relaxed. "It's nothing. It seems you're lucky. The Crown Prince just happened to help you. Go back and rest early."
"yes."
"And you and you, those who should be confined to your quarters, continue to be confined; those who should be punished by kneeling, tidy yourselves up and wait properly at the gate of the mansion in a while."
These words were naturally spoken to Second Aunt and Xie Lingyu.
Xie Lingyu was in pain and filled with hatred. She bit her lip, wanting to say something, but was stopped by her second aunt's eyes. Then she had someone help Xie Lingyu back to her room, and only then did she catch up with General Xie.
It seems they're trying to salvage the situation one last time.
Xie Lingyu then caught up with Xie Lingqin, standing shoulder to shoulder with her. All her gentleness and grace vanished, replaced by a venomous glint in her eyes. "Xie Lingqin, what exactly are you up to?"
Xie Lingqin stopped and turned to look at Xie Lingyu with a puzzled expression. "I don't understand what you mean."
"Don't you understand?" Xie Lingyu was almost bursting with anger. "Do you really not understand?"
"Oh!" Xie Lingqin suddenly covered her mouth in surprise. "Could it be that you, sister, have also developed feelings for the Crown Prince? You feel resentful when you see me getting off the Crown Prince's carriage. Oh dear, I'm not trying to be mean, but second sister, the Prince Xian is so good, how can you be so fickle?"
"you……"
"Hey, little sister, don't be angry. I see you're badly injured tonight. Hurry back and apply some medicine. After all, you'll have to kneel all night."
These words struck a nerve with Xie Lingyu, who immediately raised her hand to slap Xie Lingyu. However, her hand was grabbed by Zihe. "Second Miss, my young lady is the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion. Her status is more than a head higher than yours."
The maid, who usually seemed so simple-minded, was now moving with such force that Xie Lingyu was both taken aback and furious. "Let go!" she cried.
"Okay." At Xie Lingqin's prompting, Zihe raised his hand and flicked it hard.
Xie Lingyu immediately lost her balance and fell to the ground, looking extremely disheveled.
A maidservant was about to step forward to help, but was stunned by a look from Xie Lingqin and dared not approach.
Xie Lingqin walked over and stepped directly on Xie Lingyu's skirt. She slowly lowered her head and said, "Xie Lingyu, don't test my patience. You know better than anyone what happened with the bandits today. I'm not saying anything because I don't want to waste my energy. Of course, if you want to die, I can grant your wish."
Xie Lingyu was furious, her eyes filled with resentment, "Xie Lingqin, why don't you just die?"
"Yeah, why can't you kill me?" Xie Lingqin said, taking steps closer to Xie Lingyu. "Tell me, isn't that right..."
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