As the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon, early risers thronged the streets and alleys.
Xie Lingqin did not return to the General's Mansion, but went to the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Like her, Yuwen Yao hadn't slept all night.
"I want to go see Xu Yiran, do you want to come?"
Xie Lingqin leaned against the doorway and asked softly.
Yesterday, Xu Yiran did save her, and he not only lost all his internal energy but was also seriously injured. She should have gone to see him. It's hard to say that she's heartless.
However, she wanted to invite Yuwen Yao.
To everyone's surprise, as soon as she finished speaking, Yuwen Yao not only readily agreed, but also called Tingfeng and Tingyu forward.
The two of them were carrying a lot of... gifts, perhaps?
"I should thank your savior."
Yuwen Yao said, with just one sentence, he once again definitively declared his sovereignty.
Those slightly upturned phoenix eyes told her that he was still jealous.
Well……
This jealousy is truly boundless.
Behind Huangshan Academy, in a simple yet elegant building.
After a night, Xu Yiran's complexion improved considerably, but the pallor between his brows indicated that he had suffered great damage.
Green Witch stood behind Xu Yiran. When she saw Xie Lingqin arrive, her face seemed to still have warmth. However, when she saw the Crown Prince following closely behind Xie Lingqin, her face turned as cold as ice, and her brow bones showed sharpness.
Xu Yiran looked at the two people who stepped in, a faint smile appearing on her face, but she was not pleased.
"You saved Qin'er yesterday, and I have come to express my gratitude today. I believe Young Master Xu will gladly accept your thanks."
As Yuwen Yao spoke, he had already ordered Tingfeng and Tingyu behind him to place all the tonics and other necessities in the courtyard.
The tone was polite, but the air of arrogance about it...
Xu Yiran was not to be outdone, a smile playing on her lips, "It's just a small matter, no need to thank me. Besides, I saved Xiao Qin, it has nothing to do with the Crown Prince."
"Qin'er is the woman I love, and I should thank her on her behalf."
"It's rare to have the chance to be alone with Xiaoqin. Even though I've temporarily lost my inner strength for her, I'm happy to do so."
Xu Yiran smiled.
Yuwen Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, showing no anger, and gently took Xie Lingqin's hand, "Yes, fortunately, Qin'er is by my side now, and she is doing well."
this……
A clear and unequivocal declaration of sovereignty.
Xu Yiran twitched the corners of her mouth, not responding, but her clear gaze fell on Xie Lingqin and Yuwen Yao's clasped hands. After a moment, her eyes shifted slightly, looking at Xie Lingqin, "Xiao Qin, no matter what, I hope you can remember what I told you."
talk?
What are you saying...
Last night, in that cave, he said a lot.
Xu Yiran didn't say much, but turned to look at Lü Wu and said, "Help me inside."
"yes."
The simple courtyard gate was closed.
Xie Lingqin savored the fragrance of the mountains, but she also clearly sensed Xu Yiran's momentary loneliness.
My heart inexplicably felt a pang of pity.
Last night, even though she was so close to Yuwen Yao, she didn't feel that lightness in her body. But now, looking at Xu Yiran, that feeling seemed to have returned, making her want to go forward and approach Xu Yiran.
Xie Lingqin suppressed her anger, then shook Yuwen Yao's sleeve and blinked slightly, "Alright, you've achieved your goal, let's go."
"good."
The man was dressed in elegant black, while the woman was exceptionally beautiful.
Under the mountain sunlight, they complement each other perfectly.
"Young master, do you regret it? If you had acted sooner, perhaps..."
No regrets.
Inside the room, Xu Yiran interrupted Lü Wu, "If she doesn't grow up, even if I appeared earlier, the result would still be the same, or perhaps even worse."
“...Young master is right.”
...
The two descended the mountain.
What did Xu Yiran say to you?
Yuwen Yao finally couldn't help but ask softly.
Xie Lingqin glanced at him sideways, somewhat amused. "He said a lot, but I don't remember much of it. In short, he meant that I shouldn't get close to you."
"He's trying to sow discord; don't fall for it."
Yuwen Yao's voice was almost choked out as he turned to look at the courtyard behind him. "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have sent him so much stuff. If I had fed him properly, he would have tried to steal my wife again."
Seeing Yuwen Yao's resentful expression, Xie Lingqin couldn't help but laugh.
The two entered the bustling city center, and a message was secretly delivered.
It is said that the Fifth Princess's body has disappeared.
The Emperor ordered that this matter be strictly kept quiet.
Therefore, whether the Fifth Princess was stabbed to death by the Emperor or escaped on her own, no one can say for sure.
Xie Lingqin did not say much about this.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
There is still no news of Zihe; she has vanished without a trace.
Zihe seemed to have truly vanished from the face of the earth.
Xie Lingqin looked up at the mountains, wishing only that the Purple River would remain safe and sound, although the possibility was extremely slim.
Unbeknownst to many, the people in the capital were inexplicably clamoring for the Crown Prince. In the past, mentioning the Crown Prince seemed to evoke complex emotions and a deep sense of unease, but now, whenever he was mentioned, it was filled with praise.
It was like an unprecedented outpouring of praise, and it wasn't unfounded; every compliment seemed to be accompanied by a specific example.
Even the most learned scholars in the capital praised the Crown Prince highly.
The emperor, seated deep on his dragon throne, must have been truly restless and unable to eat or sleep because of this.
At this moment, Xie Lingqin suddenly realized that he was the Crown Prince and had the ability to influence public opinion. In the past, he didn't care about it, but now, for her sake, he had to have the throne.
After Li Qingyu personally "killed" the Fifth Princess that day, things have been quiet for the time being. He hasn't gone out or caused any trouble for Xie Lingqin.
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