Inside the carriage, Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed, and she looked up at the Crown Prince.
The crown prince was also looking at her.
Their eyes met, bathed in the sliver of moonlight that shone in.
Xie Lingqin had to admit that Yuwen Yao was really...
It looks great!
It's so beautiful that you can't find a single flaw in it.
If I had to pick one thing, it would be that the aura emanating from that handsome, almost bewitching man was so cold and domineering.
Have you seen enough?
The voice suddenly rang out, so cold that Xie Lingqin's thoughts were interrupted. When she came to her senses, a glint of light flashed in her eyes. "Your Highness, I am a woman."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince curled his lips into a smile. "Whether you are male or female, what does it have to do with me?"
That's a really offensive statement, even the punctuation marks are being insulted.
Outside the carriage, Yuwen Xian was clearly very close.
Looking at the curtain, Xie Lingqin remained calm and said, "If the Crown Prince wants to hand me over, I can shout that he is coveting my beauty and has kidnapped me here. Moreover, to avoid arousing suspicion, I will disguise myself as a man."
Xie Lingqin spoke each word very softly, afraid of making a sound that Yuwen Xian outside might hear.
However, upon hearing her words, Yuwen Yao paused for a moment, a rare occurrence, and then the curve of his lips seemed to widen further.
"Coveting your beauty..."
"Of course."
Xie Lingqin was somewhat guilty.
"Do you possess beauty?"
Xie Lingqin...
"If Your Highness has any doubts, you are welcome to come and take a look inside the carriage."
The Crown Prince was already facing the carriage from the outside, his posture nonchalant, but his voice was cold and his words deep.
Although she was disappointed, Xie Lingqin was immediately relieved.
Even if Yuwen Xian was favored by the emperor, would he dare to search the crown prince's carriage in public?
That means they're openly trying to turn the world upside down.
"Oh……"
really.
Outside the carriage, the Wise Prince chuckled, "It was just a joke, why should the Crown Prince take it so seriously? In fact, since the Crown Prince is here, why don't you come with me to find the remnants of the Marquis of Anping's mansion?"
Yuwen Yao paused for a moment, his tone devoid of emotion, "Since Father has entrusted this matter to you, I am naturally happy to have some peace and quiet. Why should I tire myself out?"
Under the moonlight, outside the carriage, these words were devoid of emotion, sounding more like a compliment, yet they failed to bring the wise king the slightest bit of pleasure.
Because he couldn't see through the Crown Prince.
"It's getting late, and I need to return to my residence soon, so I won't chat with Prince Xian any longer. Please let me pass." With the Crown Prince's words, which sounded more like a command, Qingyi glanced at Prince Xian.
Yuwen Xian sneered, lowered his brows, and waved his hand, "Let them pass."
Then, the rest of the people stepped aside.
The carriage slowly started moving.
However, a garbage truck was blocking the way ahead.
"Your Highness, there is a carriage blocking the way ahead."
"Make him move aside."
"It's a swill truck."
"Let him go first."
"Wait a moment." The wise prince walked over. "Your Highness, I am truly sorry, but I have not yet inspected this carriage."
"Ha!" The Crown Prince suddenly let out a cold laugh that was neither light nor heavy. "The Prince Xian is indeed loyal and courageous. The two young ladies who ran away from the Marquis of Anping's mansion have only been gone for a few hours. They have been pampered since childhood and they can still hide here. Although the most inconspicuous place is the safest, but... Prince Xian, are you eager to make a name for yourself or are you just seeing ghosts in your eyes?"
Yuwen Xian's face immediately darkened, his fingers knotted, and his expression was filled with anger.
Yuwen Yao, however, clearly wasn't going to wait for him. Instead, he casually instructed someone outside the car, "Take a detour."
"yes."
Bai Yu stood by the slop bucket the whole time, her head bowed.
Only after the Crown Prince's carriage left the city did the Wise Prince look at the slop bucket, his face dark, and wave his hand, "Let's go."
"Yes, yes, thank you, Your Highness." Bai Yu bowed and slowly pulled the swill cart towards the city gate.
"Your Highness, why did you..." The guard, clearly not noticing the slop bucket, whispered, "Why didn't you search the Crown Prince's carriage? Perhaps..."
The wise prince raised his hand to interrupt him, "Qingyi, that's the crown prince's carriage. Besides, he's not as benevolent as you all think. Saving people?" The wise prince sneered and shook his head, "He only knows how to kill."
If the Crown Prince were a good person, he should have died long ago.
Moreover, would someone who can absolve himself of all responsibility leave the city at this critical juncture? Aren't they afraid he might actually complain to the Emperor?
However, just now, the Crown Prince didn't bring a single guard with him.
Such a golden opportunity...
...
Outside the city.
The carriage and the slop bucket left the city one after the other.
The night was as dark as ink that could not be dissolved.
On the wide avenue, the wind blows and the grass rustles.
Inside the carriage.
Xie Lingqin hesitated for a long time before speaking softly, "Your Highness, aren't you afraid that the Prince Xian will complain to the Emperor, and then..."
The emperor already harbored some reservations about the crown prince.
The Crown Prince's mother, Consort Lan, was even more favored by the Emperor. The Crown Prince's position was actually extremely precarious. At such a time, his actions were nothing short of digging his own grave.
Yuwen Yao sat there, one leg casually bent, the other hand resting lightly on his hand. Every movement he made was elegant and pleasing to the eye. However, when he looked at Xie Lingqin, his beautiful phoenix eyes were cold and indifferent.
"Aren't you leaving yet?"
These heartless and sudden words left Xie Lingqin stunned. Was she crazy? Why was she worrying about these things? She immediately cupped her hands in a forced smile and said, "Alright, thank you for today, Your Highness."
"Thank me for what?"
“Uh…” Xie Lingqin was stunned.
"I don't think I've helped you much," she said. "There shouldn't be anyone in that slop bucket either."
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