Almost as soon as those words were spoken, Xie Lingqin felt a cold, wind-like sensation sweep past her, heading straight for the exit.
Xie Lingqin froze, her breath catching in her throat.
Who was that person just now? If that person wanted her dead, she would have died a thousand times over.
She had no idea whether the other person was male or female, old or young.
Tighten the tinderbox and Xie Lingqin resolutely decided to head towards the tunnel.
"I warned you not to go any further." The voice suddenly rang in my ears.
No sooner said than done, Xie Lingqin flipped her hand and grabbed at the side.
However, apart from a cool, tangible feeling and a warm, rough texture, there was nothing else.
"Disobedient." The man seemed a little angry, and slapped Xie Lingqin's hand, also snatching her tinderbox in the process.
Xie Lingqin stood there, frozen.
What kind of demons and monsters are these?
Just as she was thinking this, all around her vanished without a trace.
The person left.
Xie Lingqin remained standing on the steps, pondering. Although the light was dim, her eyesight was excellent, and she could see some things clearly.
However, all they could see were endless tunnels stretching further into the distance.
The more this is the case, the more curious people become.
There aren't many opportunities to explore like this.
Xie Lingqin took a step forward, still intending to continue walking.
But as soon as she took a step, her wrist was grabbed.
"Damn it, do you really think I'm easy to bully?" Xie Lingqin suddenly got angry and slapped someone to the side.
"court death."
Upon hearing those two cold words, Xie Lingqin's hand froze in mid-air.
Tai, prince.
In the dim light, Yuwen Yao unceremoniously flung Xie Lingqin's arm away from her, saying, "What's wrong with you?"
"You...you...just now...it wasn't you..." Xie Lingqin stammered for the first time under Yuwen Yao's powerful aura.
"Slap." The Crown Prince suddenly raised his hand and slapped Xie Lingqin's hand.
Xie Lingqin suddenly realized what was happening.
They hit her hand again; she had just been hit by an unknown person, and now they hit her again.
"Yuwen Yao, you have hair..."
Before she could finish speaking, her lips were covered by a hand.
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes fluttered, and she immediately stopped speaking because she heard the footsteps of guards outside the study.
It took a while for it to disappear.
Fortunately, it was a patrol that happened to be here.
Xie Lingqin abruptly pushed away the Crown Prince's hand, panting heavily.
"You're suffocating anyone."
"How dare you call me by my name?" The Crown Prince looked at Xie Lingqin, his dark eyes darkening.
Xie Lingqin found it amusing and exhaled, "Aren't names given for people to call them?"
"Nonsense! Why aren't you entertaining the wise king here?"
Xie Lingqin rubbed the back of her hand, completely unconcerned. "That scumbag Prince Xian is someone I can't afford to entertain. Besides..." Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed slightly. "Your Highness, this is the General's Mansion. Shouldn't I be the one asking you why you're here?"
“Otherwise…” Yuwen Yao’s lips curled slightly, a wicked smile playing on his eyes, “Otherwise, I’ll shout right now and have the general come over and ask me what I’m doing here.”
Xie Lingqin...
This is clearly a threat.
Anyway, we didn't find anything.
"I'm here to see if my father is keeping a mistress in his secret room," Xie Lingqin said, her expression serious and unwavering.
Yuwen Yao glanced at the girl in front of him.
In the dim light, the girl's skin was like jade, her thick eyelashes fluttered, and her red lips were slightly pursed; every emotion she displayed revealed her dissatisfaction.
The curved eyebrows furrowed up, looking so much like two worms.
That is interesting.
“This tunnel was built during the previous dynasty. General Xie reported it to the Emperor long ago and it was registered. So there is nothing unusual about it.”
"Um?"
"So you definitely won't find what you're looking for." The prince's eyes were deep and unfathomable, and he even had a serious expression.
Such tone and expression made Xie Lingqin believe it for no reason.
"Hurry, something's happened."
Just then, a commotion arose in the distance outside the study.
A light smile flickered in Xie Lingqin's eyes. "It's getting lively."
"It's definitely not as lively as you imagine," Yuwen Yao said.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin's expression changed slightly. "What did you do?"
"Shhh."
Xie Lingqin felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and in the midst of the dizziness, she found herself sitting on the ground in the same courtyard as before.
He patted his bottom and got up.
Xie Lingqin flicked her sleeves again, feeling like she was being carried by the Crown Prince.
Well!
He had just covered her mouth.
I need to take a shower soon.
Thinking this, Xie Lingqin walked toward the source of the noise.
...
Not far away, on a towering tree, Yuwen Yao, dressed in elegant white robes, his face deep and thoughtful, only opened his tightly clenched hands after Xie Lingqin had disappeared from sight, and his gaze followed her toward General Xie's study.
His eyes held a cold, melancholic light.
Behind him, Tingfeng landed, "Your Highness, I've lost them."
His tone was one of utter frustration.
The Crown Prince did not blame him, saying, "That person's lightness skill is far superior to yours, so there's no need to worry about him."
"This person sneaked into the general's mansion; he must have discovered something. If he reveals it..."
After pondering for a moment, the Crown Prince waved his hand, "The other party will not reveal it."
"Your Highness, how do you know this?"
"Because that person prevented Xie Lingqin from going in."
Tingfeng's expression shifted, clearly indicating that he had thought of something.
“However…” After a moment, the Crown Prince glanced sideways at Tingfeng, “Does the Wise Prince seem like a scoundrel?”
Listening to the wind...
...
Although Xie Lingqin followed the people toward the source of the commotion, she felt uneasy.
Because, according to the Crown Prince's words, things did not happen as she had expected.
She was thinking, what if the Crown Prince suddenly went back on his word, not only refusing to help her but also plotting against her behind her back?
---Aside---
This chapter has a bit of a setup, so please be patient, ladies!
Come on, let's see if any of you can guess what happened. There's a prize for the correct guess!
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