Xie Lingqin had a plan in mind, and a maidservant came forward to help her change her clothes.
When she woke up, she noticed that she was still wearing the stolen men's clothes, which felt really awkward.
Although she wasn't used to being waited on, Xie Lingqin didn't act coy, since she was very weak anyway.
As soon as she got out of bed, Xie Lingqin found that she felt much lighter and more comfortable than when she had just woken up, even though she had fainted just an hour ago.
I rolled up my sleeve; the wound was still there, but most of it had already scabbed over.
This is too fast...
"Miss Xie, please don't be confused. My master instructed me to apply the medicine for you." The maid noticed Xie Lingqin's actions and quickly explained in a soft voice.
Upon hearing the maid's words, Xie Lingqin's starry eyes darkened instantly. Although she was puzzled, she didn't relax her guard. Even her movement of lifting her sleeve was slow and unintentional. This maid actually...
If even a maid is like this, then the master should not be underestimated.
The more you give, the more you receive.
As an assassin, I understand the principle of equivalent exchange even better.
She wondered what her "master" would want her to do in the future.
"Who was that young master just now?" Xie Lingqin asked, smoothing down her sleeve.
"Thank you, Miss. That is my young master," the maid replied.
Crown Prince?
As the legitimate daughter of a general's family, the original owner rarely went out, but she knew the names of all the nobles and young men in the capital, even if she hadn't met them all. This young master...
I have absolutely no memory of it.
However, Xie Lingqin did not intend to ask any further questions. Instead, she looked at the maid with a cold gaze and said, "The master you speak of is not the prince from earlier."
The maid was taken aback, concealing the surprise in her eyes, and then lowered her gaze without saying a word.
Xie Lingqin's starry eyes brightened slightly; as expected.
...
The night was deep and quiet.
Half an hour later, Xie Lingqin returned silently to Qingfeng Pavilion, where the original owner of the General's Mansion had lived.
Qingfeng Pavilion truly lives up to its name; the courtyard is devoid of precious plants, the house is sparsely furnished, and even the wind seems unwilling to linger.
The room was as simple as that of an ordinary maid, but the clothes were still presentable.
The second concubine, who was in charge of the entire general's mansion's household affairs, was quite adept at dealing with people.
Second Aunt, the general's concubine, is Xie Lingyu's mother. With willow-leaf eyebrows and red lips, she is as slender as a willow branch. She is over thirty years old, and every move she makes is full of charm. She is almost the general's favorite.
Naturally, most mistresses aren't good ones.
At this moment, the courtyard was quiet. Taking a deep breath and looking around, Xie Lingqin walked to the door and gently opened it, using the cool glow of the moonlight outside the window as a guide.
"Squeak."
The door opened, and the two maids outside the courtyard were immediately shocked when they saw Xie Lingqin suddenly appear at the entrance of the main house. They dropped what they were holding and then ran away in a panic, as if they had seen a ghost.
Xie Lingqin did not stop her; instead, a faint hint of coldness appeared on her lips.
The maid had already told her that Xie Lingyu had been sent back by the Prince Xian. Now, the General's Mansion was in complete chaos. At this time, she, who had been missing, suddenly reappeared. What would happen then?
Sure enough, a short while later, a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe with cloud patterns and wearing a jade crown, exuding an extremely upright and righteous air, walked over with a swift gait.
With thick eyebrows and sharp eyes, he possessed an elegant demeanor.
Although his military bearing remained, his blue casual clothes made him look more like a refined scholar.
Behind him, the steward and several female guards followed closely, including the two maids who had been watching her earlier.
General Xie walked into the courtyard and looked at Xie Lingqin, who stood at the door, looking beautiful and serene. His brows furrowed, and he stopped in his tracks. He seemed puzzled and confused, but his gaze fell firmly on Xie Lingqin. "Ling...Qin?"
"Father, what happened? Why did you bring so many people?" Xie Lingqin was an assassin in her past life, an actress...
It's just one of her skills; she can use it whenever she wants.
She was a beautiful and delicate woman, but she was usually timid and weak. She was overshadowed by Xie Lingyu, so she was cautious and careful to make things easier for herself. When she raised her head, she looked confused and bewildered. Even General Xie, who had come to question her after hearing what the second concubine had said, was taken aback. Then his tone softened a bit, "When did you return to the manor?"
"Back to the manor?" Xie Lingqin asked, puzzled. "I don't understand what you mean, Father. I've been in the manor the whole time. But when I woke up, I didn't see Tinglan. I called her for a long time, but there was no response."
Upon hearing this, General Xie's gaze darkened slightly.
"You're saying you've been in the room the whole time?"
Xie Lingqin nodded innocently, even more puzzled.
"He hasn't left even once?" General Xie was not easily fooled.
But it's not easy to fool you, and you don't have any evidence either.
Xie Lingqin still looked confused.
General Xie scrutinized Xie Lingqin from head to toe. He knew his daughter's temperament and dared not lie. However, two days ago, a servant reported that Xie Lingqin had left with her maid and had not returned by nightfall. He then sent people to search for her in secret, but they had not found her here. Could it be that the servants had misjudged her?
Moreover, the Prince Xian also said that the person who injured Yu'er was highly skilled in martial arts, and even the Prince Xian was injured, so it could not possibly be Xie Lingqin.
But, one sleep, and two days in a row?
Xie Lingqin knew that many things in this matter didn't make sense, and besides, Xie Lingyu would naturally not say that she was the one who invited her out that day in order to harm her.
She could deceive her father, who clearly didn't know Xie Lingyu's true nature, but Xie Lingyu was well aware that she shouldn't be here in the general's mansion unharmed, claiming she had slept for two days.
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