Helian Nie coldly half-opened one eye, and Helian Si's face, which was making a face, froze instantly.
Pretending nothing was wrong, I guiltily straightened my funny face, silently turned my head, and rested my head on the windowsill.
"Sigh, these palace walls, they're so tall and red."
Helian Nie's eyelids twitched, and he closed his eyes, preferring to ignore it.
**
The streets of Kyoto were unusually lively, for no other reason than that today was the day the young general, the Second Prince, returned to the capital. The people lined up in two rows, waiting to catch a glimpse of the Second Prince's demeanor.
I've heard that this Second Prince, at only 16 years old, has already achieved numerous merits on the frontier and is highly respected by the soldiers. His reputation as a young general is awe-inspiring throughout the Zhou Kingdom.
Among the crowd of onlookers, there was no shortage of young women; even in the private rooms of the restaurants lining the streets, many noble ladies were seated.
"They're here! They're here!"
No one knew who shouted first, but everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the resounding clatter of horses' hooves as a neat column of soldiers approached.
The black banners symbolizing the northern Yin dynasty fluttered fiercely, and surrounding them was a low-key yet luxurious carriage.
With their imposing presence, the people who had been discussing the matter all held their breath at the sight of this army.
However, the people could not hide their disappointment. Why were they still sitting in the carriage? They couldn't see anything. The young women were especially dejected, twisting their handkerchiefs.
Suddenly, an autumn breeze swept by, lifting a corner of the carriage curtain. The people held their breath, craning their necks and widening their eyes.
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Well, apart from a flash of cold light refracted from some unknown source, I still didn't see anything.
Just as the people were feeling disappointed, the sound of horses' hooves came from the other side, and everyone turned around curiously to look.
Then the Imperial Guards led the way, and in the middle came the carriages that symbolized the extreme luxury of the palace.
The people were shocked. Could it be the Emperor sitting inside?
"Where is my second brother?!"
Suddenly, a pretty young girl's face peeked out from behind the curtain of the royal carriage. Her voice was lively and melodious, like the clear and pleasant sound of jade pendants clinking together.
Inside the carriage, a vein throbbed on Helian Nie's forehead. He reached out and grabbed Helian Si by the back of his collar, pulling him back with a swift motion.
"Hiss, Father, what are you doing?"
Helian Nie glanced at Helian Si with a cold look. "This is outside the palace. You can't just do whatever you want here. Sit down."
"oh."
Helian Si became obedient, but also somewhat embarrassed. He was just excited to finally see his second brother again.
The carriage stopped quickly, and before Changying could pull back the curtain, it was pulled open from the inside.
Helian Si instinctively wanted to jump off the carriage, but then he felt the chilling, deathly gaze of his father, the Emperor, on his back.
Helian Si remained obedient, maintaining the elegance and poise befitting a princess of Beiyin. She waited for Changying to place the stool before gracefully stepping down from the carriage.
Changying: To be honest, having gotten used to the princess's carefree attitude, this appearance is... cough, I can't help but chuckle.
Helian Si had barely steadied himself when he felt a gust of wind sweep past him, and then, a person was standing in front of him.
He was tall and slender, wearing a suit of armor that gleamed with a chilling silver light. His long, black hair was tied up high, and he wore a ferocious ghost mask with fangs on his face.
Helian Si: "..."
Don't panic, stay calm. She is the noble princess of Bei Yin. No matter what happens, she must be elegant, composed, and proper!
Slowly raise your head, meet my gaze calmly, smile elegantly, and speak with composure.
"Guards! There's an assassin!"
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