"Oh, don't worry, he's already been arrested and sent to the prison of the Prefect of the Capital."
"How many people were sent?"
"Six people."
"not good."
Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed, and she immediately spurred her horse, instantly overtaking the Crown Prince and galloping ahead.
The direction they were heading was precisely towards the prison of the Prefect of the Capital.
Upon seeing this, Liu Yunzhou also felt uneasy and immediately followed.
The Prefect of the Capital left a group of men to protect the carriage and followed quickly on horseback.
Yuwen Yao gave an order to Tinghai in the shadows, watching the slender figure walk unhurriedly, but the light in her eyes was fragmented and as deep as the sea.
Such a unique and decisive woman would surely attract the attention of many.
Indeed, the woman on horseback was dressed in a neat white dress with black trim, with delicate eyebrows, cold eyes, and exquisite lips. As she galloped away, her hair fluttered wildly, and her beauty was so captivating that it lingered in the eyes of the world.
When Xie Lingqin arrived at the prison of the Prefect of the Capital.
Everything was calm.
"Has anyone brought a prisoner here?"
Xie Lingqin asked the leader.
These people already recognized Xie Lingqin, and immediately replied, "No, Miss Xie."
"Damn it."
Xie Lingqin turned her horse around, looked around, and then turned again to ride forward.
Liu Yunzhou and the others also stepped forward immediately.
Then, almost at the same time, it stopped behind Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin was seen standing in an alley, where six men were lying.
It was someone close to Liu Yunzhou.
"this……"
Liu Yunzhou dismounted and stepped forward to look at the emperor.
"No need to look anymore, they were all killed with a single sword strike; it must have been the fat boss's doing."
"Yes, that fat boss is extremely skilled in martial arts; he subdued me in just a few moves."
Xie Danling arrived at some point and spoke from behind Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin glanced at him, then looked away.
Therefore, it is very likely that this is still a diversionary tactic.
Draw them all away, leave the fat boss alone, and then take the opportunity to rescue them.
This is truly a strategy that kills several birds with one stone.
One wave subsides only for another to rise.
The Prefect of the Capital, who rushed over, was utterly bewildered by the sight of the corpse on the ground.
After all, that fat boss had previously said that his mastermind was Eunuch Zhuang, who served Consort Lan. He was supposed to take this man to the Emperor to persuade him, which would have been a good thing. But now, the man has run away, this…”
"Lord Huo, there's no need to make things difficult. There are many things to do today. Even if you don't report them, the Emperor will surely hear about them. In that case, it would be better for you to just tell the truth and leave everything to the Emperor to decide."
These words were like a wake-up call; the Prefect of the Capital's eyes lit up as he looked at Xie Lingqin.
Indeed, he simply recounted the events in detail and let the Emperor decide. If the Emperor decreed an investigation into Eunuch Zhuang, who served Consort Lan, then so be it. If the Emperor said it was nonsense, then he could investigate in another direction.
"Miss Xie is indeed wise and truly a woman of exceptional talent."
"You flatter me. I have been through life and death with Lord Huo this time. We will have a long cooperation ahead of us."
Xie Lingqin humbly cupped her hands in farewell before calling to Xie Dandan and Zihe, "Farewell."
"Wait."
Liu Yunzhou caught up and looked at Xie Lingqin, "You, how do you know how to ride a horse?"
Xie Lingqin glanced back indifferently, "What's it to you?"
"No, you never did this before, you never..."
Xie Lingqin glanced at him indifferently, "I couldn't chew food when I was born, but I learned to chew later."
Liu Yunzhou was taken aback by this absurd logic; of course, a child would chew food as they grew up. His gaze shifted, and by the time he realized what was happening, Xie Lingqin had already moved forward.
Liu Yunzhou touched his head, then his hands, and then, as if remembering something, quickly followed, his head lowering slightly, clearly embarrassed. "Um, um..."
"Liu Yunzhou, get to the point, or shut up. I'm busy."
Xie Lingqin was getting impatient.
She appreciated beautiful things, but Liu Yunzhou was just a pretty face and she couldn't be bothered with him.
“Today…” Liu Yunzhou paused, then finally looked up, his expression serious as if he had mustered a great deal of courage. “Today was an emergency, and I grabbed your ankle. Don’t worry, I will take responsibility.”
"Responsible?"
Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed. "What responsibility?"
"Anyway, don't worry, I will marry you."
As soon as Liu Yunzhou finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.
Then, suddenly, a light and cheerful laugh rang out from the sky.
Immediately afterwards, Yu Qingyi lifted his robe and fell from the wall, standing gracefully in front of Liu Yunzhou. "Liu idiot, what do you mean you want to marry her? No way."
“Young Master Yi…” Liu Yunzhou bowed respectfully, “I accidentally hugged Miss Xie’s ankle. As the saying goes, men and women should not touch each other. For the sake of Miss Xie’s reputation, I should take responsibility for her.”
"No need, you can leave now."
Xie Lingqin really wanted to knock open Liu Yunzhou's head. She remembered that her second aunt had tricked her into writing a love letter in her name to confess to Liu Yunzhou. Although the matter was later cleared up, Liu Yunzhou looked at her as if he was afraid that she would pounce on him, and he was acting all coy and hesitant, as if he wanted to take responsibility for her.
Is this supposed to be hilarious?
“Young Master Yi, you can testify that I am willing to take responsibility.”
Liu Yunzhou was extremely serious, as if he were about to swear an oath to heaven if anyone doubted his sincerity.
"What responsibility?"
Just then, a voice came.
Everyone turned around at the sound, only to see Yuwen Yao walking slowly towards them against the moonlight.
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