General's Mansion, Qingshui Pavilion.
Tinghai stood outside the main room, head bowed, not daring to utter a sound.
He had told Miss Lingqin about the matter of the Wise Prince, but Miss Lingqin remained silent for a long time. It was unclear whether she was happy or unhappy.
A moment later, the curtain of the inner room was drawn back, and Xie Lingqin came out. She walked around Tinghai, her eyes unfathomable, which made Tinghai feel a chill run down his spine.
"Miss, what do you need?" Tinghai said awkwardly.
"Did the Crown Prince send you to tell me this?"
"Yes, that's right. The Crown Prince also said that from now on, I will belong to Miss."
"So, what else did your former master say?"
Former...former master?
The sudden turn of events was a bit too abrupt. After a moment of realization, Tinghai immediately understood. "Miss, the Crown Prince sent Tingfeng to tell me this. He just said to inform you of this matter, and didn't say anything else."
"Oh." Xie Lingqin nodded expressionlessly, then waved her hand. "Then you can go down now."
"yes."
Tinghai breathed a sigh of relief and stepped back, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He wondered why this Miss Lingqin was even more unpredictable than the Crown Prince.
Night falls, and the sleeves are lightly covered.
Xie Lingqin sat on the soft couch, her index finger lightly tapping the table. She was not surprised by the Prince Xian's fate.
She had guessed this would be the outcome when Xuanyuan Dulai bid her farewell.
But why did Yuwen Yao send someone to tell her? What was his purpose?
I thought and thought, but I couldn't figure it out.
But today's Lord of the Underworld...
If that middle-aged man really was the Lord of the Underworld, and he died like that, wouldn't the Underworld be thrown into chaos?
If that's the case, she'll have an opportunity.
Let's go and discuss it with Minglan first.
Xie Lingqin was thinking and made to get up when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Miss, the Zong government has sent people." Zihe's voice rang out.
Xie Lingqin got up and opened the door, her expression gentle. "Who's here?"
“Miss, it’s Young Master Zongzheng. He said he’s here to visit you. He was just exchanging pleasantries with the general up ahead and is coming this way right away.”
Xie Lingqin nodded and immediately instructed Zihe to go and make tea.
Since the incident with the Seventh Princess, in order to avoid suspicion and prevent others from being arousing doubt, she has not gone to the Zong government.
Zongzheng Xu's arrival here is presumably also related to the previous decree that she should enter the palace.
A short while later, Zongzheng Xu arrived, led by a servant.
Under the dim moonlight, the man, dressed in a green robe, had handsome features, but a hint of worry was visible. He exchanged a glance with Xie Lingqin, who then invited Zongzheng Xu into the house to talk.
“No.” Zongzheng Xu waved his hand, glanced outside the courtyard, and lowered his voice, “I’m too late. To avoid attracting gossip and ruining your reputation, let’s talk outside.”
Xie Lingqin didn't care. "I don't care about my reputation, but the temperature in the courtyard is chilly. It wouldn't be good to catch a cold."
"It's alright, but it's better to be careful." Zongzheng Xu said with a solemn expression.
Seeing this, Xie Lingqin had no choice but to have someone move a stool and place tea and pastries on a small table in the courtyard.
"Time is short, so I won't waste any more time with you. Grandfather, Father, and Mother were all very worried when they heard that you were going to the palace tomorrow." As soon as he sat down, Zongzheng Xu got straight to the point. "So many years have passed since your aunt died. Even when you were divorced by the Prince Xian, the Emperor didn't care much. But now, he's summoning you to the palace. I'm afraid it's a den of dragons and tigers."
Xie Lingqin gestured for Zong Zhengxu to drink tea, appearing calm on the surface, but in reality, she felt a warm glow inside.
"We have already heard about the Crown Prince's open assistance to you at Tianxia Yiwei yesterday. It is said that the Emperor summoned the Crown Prince to the palace to inquire about the matter. However, the Emperor did not pursue the matter further because the Crown Prince did not perform any meritorious service. Also, Prince Yi and Elder Dong also assisted you before. I'm afraid that your success has attracted attention."
Seeing the worried look on Zongzheng Xu's face, Xie Lingqin knew that, putting aside the matter of the Crown Prince, only her maternal grandparents cared about her life or death at this time, and that entering the palace this time was not a good thing.
"Don't worry, cousin. I've thought it over. I'll be careful when I go to the palace tomorrow."
“No.” Zongzheng Xu shook his head. “My grandfather, father, mother, and I have come up with a plan. Because of the Seventh Princess incident, the Emperor issued an edict that I can enter the palace at will without any summons. So, either you and I will enter the palace together tomorrow, or you can pretend to be sick and unable to enter the palace.”
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin's eyebrows twitched, and her gaze suddenly fell on Zong Zhengxu, clearly showing her disapproval. "Cousin, Uncle only has one son, you, and he's making you take such a risk?"
"Don't say useless things, family members." After saying this, Zongzheng Xu took out a small bottle from his sleeve and handed it over. "This is something I had someone secretly prepare. After drinking it, there will be no effect, but your body and complexion will appear weak and sickly."
Xie Lingqin reached out and took it, pursed her lips, her starry eyes shining brightly, but then she sighed, "Cousin, you came to see me tonight, and afterwards, I fell ill. Do you think the Emperor would be so foolish?"
Zong Zhengxu clearly knew this as well. Although he felt helpless, he was also determined: "At this point, saving our lives is the most important thing."
Xie Lingqin gently sipped her tea and shook her head. "Neither of these methods is good, cousin. I won't implicate the Zong government. Besides, I want to go to the palace tomorrow to see why the Emperor summoned me."
"you……"
“Cousin, I have made up my mind about this matter. You can trust me. To avoid arousing suspicion, you should go back as soon as possible and reassure Grandpa, Uncle, and Aunt that I know what I'm doing.”
Zong Zhengxu looked at Xie Lingqin, as if he wanted to say something, but looking at this cousin, her face was calm and composed, quite different from before. Her thin and weak body seemed to be filled with an irrefutable radiance.
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