"Crown Prince."
Zhuidamu was, after all, a prince of a barbarian chieftain, not some brainless fool. His domineering and arrogant aura was not to be underestimated. His gaze suddenly met Yuwen Yao's calm and deep eyes. "Your Highness, even if my subordinates committed this shameful act, you should at least give them some clothes."
This sounded like an unpleasant accusation.
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Yao looked at the guard who had just reported and said, "Answer Prince Zhuidamu."
"Your Highness, Your Highness Prince Chuidamu, we also want to, but we are in a hurry, and..."
The guards were a little embarrassed, looking at the black cloth.
Hei Bu Shui's face was so dark.
"They lingered at the brothel but couldn't pay. When I found them, they almost got into a fight with the madam. I tried to take them away, but the girls wouldn't let it go and followed me all the way. I finally managed to..."
As the visitor finished speaking, he lowered his head in embarrassment, as if he felt ashamed to have said those things.
Suddenly, all around fell silent. Despite the crowds surrounding the city gates, no one uttered a sound; all eyes were fixed on the kneeling figures of Hei Bu Shui and his companions…
Yuwen Yao's expression didn't change much, but his peripheral vision happened to meet Xie Lingqin in the crowd.
"Well done, Madam." Yuwen Yao's pleasant voice rang softly in her mind, and Xie Lingqin's earlobes unconsciously turned red, the blush spreading to her cheeks.
"Hey, you're blushing. Did you do this?" Nan Fenghuang was close to Xie Lingqin and could clearly see that Xie Lingqin's face was red. She immediately asked in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin quickly adopted a serious expression and replied, "Yes, I just feel that this is too cruel, too cruel."
"cruel?"
How is this cruel? What does it have to do with cruelty?
At most, it's just embarrassing, and it's also Zhuidamu who's embarrassed.
Nan Fenghuang was completely baffled, scratching his chin, as dumbfounded as Ah Hua next door, who was oblivious to the ways of the world.
It's quite shameful for Zhuidamu. They originally wanted to use this as an excuse to make a scene, but now they have. They've really made a scene, showcasing their shameful barbaric spirit.
"Your Highness, this subordinate..."
Hei Bu Shui's face turned bright red. He was a womanizer, but he knew this was no ordinary time. He had just woken up in the brothel and wanted to escape with his people as quickly as possible. Who would have thought that the madam would be so persistent and make his clothes messy again, which were originally on.
"Prince, there are too many people here. Let's leave first," An Shangning stepped forward and whispered to Zhuidamu.
Now that things are getting better, it's better to disperse as soon as possible.
"It's only because Saeya spoke well of you today, otherwise..."
“Prince, she wouldn’t be so kind.”
"Shut up." Zhuidamu glared at Heibushui, lowered his voice, and almost growled, "This is Beirong. If you want to fight amongst yourselves, go back to the barbarians."
The black cloth suddenly went silent.
Zhuidamu was truly shameless. When he looked at Yuwen Yao again, he could actually laugh. "I am ashamed that I have failed to teach my servants properly and have caused the Crown Prince to worry."
"fine."
Yuwen Yao waved his hand slightly and stretched it out, "Please."
"Wait a minute," the guard who had just reported suddenly said.
Yuwen Yao looked at him with unfathomable eyes, "And now?"
"The money for Heibu Shui and the others hasn't been paid yet."
Upon hearing this, Zhuidamu's face darkened even more, and his eyes were filled with utter disappointment as he looked at Heibushui.
"I'll have someone go to the Crown Prince's residence to get it later. The prince is a guest from afar, so this little bit of silver..."
Yuwen Yao's calm and collected words both gave Zhuidasen a way out and silently put him in a difficult position.
"The Crown Prince's residence will take responsibility."
Yuwen Yao smiled as he watched Zhuidamu utter his last words.
Zhuidamu...
He had barely entered the city and hadn't done anything yet when he was met with a cold shoulder and a bellyful of anger; he was truly humiliated.
Yu Qingyi looked at Hei Bushui, who had been so arrogant yesterday but was now covered in dust and disheveled clothes, and almost couldn't help but laugh.
Such a ruthless tactic could only come from Sister Qin.
Moreover, he inexplicably helped An Shangning.
Judging from the conversation between Heibu Shui and his subordinates last night, it is clear that he is highly valued by Zhuidamu, yet he dislikes and disrespects An Shangning. Now that this blow has struck, Zhuidamu has some resentment towards Heibu Shui.
Yu Qingyi understood this matter; those who were involved in the matter last night and knew An Shangning's identity all understood it.
Therefore, how could the clever and resourceful An Shangning not understand?
In the end, without looking at Xie Lingqin in the crowd, he suppressed his emotions and followed Zhuidamu toward the palace.
Hei Bu Shui and the others naturally followed in a sheepish manner.
The people followed along the way, and finally dispersed.
However, such a good conversational style, even if the crown prince ordered that it be forbidden to talk about, could not silence the gossip.
After noon, the Emperor issued an edict summoning the Princess of Southern Qi, the Second Prince of Southern Qi, the Crown Prince of Xuanyuan, the Barbarian Prince and his fiancée to the palace for an evening gathering.
This is a matter of national etiquette, and it should not be forgotten.
But Xie Lingqin didn't expect that the Emperor's decree would eventually include her.
As the sun set, Tridacna helped Xie Lingqin tidy her clothes, a worry creeping into her heart. "Miss, I'm feeling uneasy. I have a feeling that the Emperor's summons tonight is not for good purposes."
"Heh." Xie Lingqin chuckled lightly, "When has the Emperor ever been kind to me?"
Tridacna's expression froze for a moment, then it nodded, "That's true."
"Don't worry, it's just a small gathering. The Crown Prince is there too. He told me to trust him, so I don't need to worry about anything."
Upon hearing this, Tridacna's expression became even more complicated. She didn't respond for a moment, and after a long while, she looked at a corner of the room and said, "Miss, you said last time that the box contained your mother's remains, and that you were going to send it to the imperial mausoleum. Why haven't you sent it yet?"
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