Chapter 155: The Lame Princess vs. the Blind Hostage Prince Consort (32)
Two days later.
Xi Hanfeng will set off to return to Xiliang in the afternoon, and Yuan Ting specially held a banquet to see him off.
At 9 o'clock, Tai'an Palace.
The officials were chatting and laughing as the wine glasses were clinking and the music of stringed instruments could be heard.
Lu Cha, who was sitting in the first seat on the left row, was concentrating on savoring the exquisite dishes, with a satisfied look on his face.
There was a table to eat after breakfast, which was really great!
Unfortunately, the little villain pretended to be sick and couldn't come, so he couldn't experience happiness~
"A few days ago, Anping was assassinated and then murdered by Luo Zelan. I failed to protect my sister and blamed myself for a long time."
Yuan Ting, who was in a high position, raised his glass towards Lu Cha and said in a gentle voice:
"I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to you. Please do not create any rift between you and me."
Lucha blinked.
What?
Before the male protagonist does anything, he still needs to polish his image as a good emperor brother?
"Your Majesty, you worry too much." Lu Cha drank the wine in the cup and said meaningfully:
"After all, the person behind the scenes isn't you."
Yuan Ting's eyebrows twitched suddenly.
To prevent Lu Cha from telling anyone anything, he expressed a few words of hypocritical concern before hastily ending the topic and lowering his eyes to conceal the coldness deep within him.
Just wait a little longer and you can deal with her!
Xi Hanfeng came to the front with a wine glass in hand, smiling playfully:
"I have received news that Xiliang's troops will soon attack Beilin's imperial capital."
"But Yuanchang has never sent any troops to help."
"The eldest princess's consort, as the ninth prince of Beilin, should be very resentful of you now."
Anyway, Xun Ji is not here, so he can sow discord at will.
Lu Cha looked at him as if he was a fool.
Do you think I don’t know that it was the little villain who asked you to steal the house?
"Prince Xiliang, instead of worrying about these things, it would be better for you to make more preparations." Lu Cha's eyes were dim.
"The journey back home is long, and accidents are very likely to happen."
The little girl in the wheelchair suddenly laughed sinisterly.
It was like a poisonous snake coiling on a branch, moving its colorfully patterned body, ready to bite the prey below to death.
That strange sense of danger made Xi Hanfeng instantly alert.
What does Yuanlu Tea want to do?
Did they send assassins to kill him? Or did they tamper with the carriage or something?
Xi Hanfeng immediately lost interest in the conversation, kept speculating, and returned to his seat.
Looking at Xihan Feng's frowning and uneasy look, Lu Cha's eyes flashed with satisfaction that his prank had succeeded.
I scared a dog again~
The palace banquet ended near noon.
Lingying pushed Lucha out of Tai'an Hall and made sure no one was around before she took out a piece of paper:
"Your Highness, this was quietly given to Lingying by the Emperor's shadow guard just now."
Because Lu Cha asked Lingying to pass on useless true news from time to time, and pretended to be ignorant of everything else and acted like a useless person, Yuan Ting didn't realize until now that he had betrayed him.
Lu Cha took the note curiously.
The handwriting on it was crooked, obviously because he was afraid of being recognized, so he did it intentionally.
[Before midnight tonight, I stole the eldest princess's private seal.]
Probably guessing Yuan Ting's purpose, Lu Cha became very interested.
Ugh~
The male protagonist is so anxious that he wants to take over the villain's job~
"When we get back home later, go to the study and get it yourself."
Lingying nodded silently in agreement, but secretly complained:
Your Majesty, you are sometimes quite naive.
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Palace gate.
As soon as Lucha came out, he saw a man in blue standing in front of the carriage. He had a ribbon covering his eyes and was holding a snow-white cloak in his arms.
"Isn't it that the Prince Consort is feeling unwell and can't come to the palace?"
"It's cold today. I heard from the servants that Your Highness is wearing thin clothes. I'm afraid you might catch a cold, so I came to bring you a cloak."
Xun Ji walked over with his crutches, carefully covered Lu Cha with his cloak, and asked cautiously:
"Your Highness, would you like me to carry you to the carriage?"
"?"
Lu Cha stared at the shy Xun Ji suspiciously.
Is the little villain going crazy?
She stretched out her hand with a half-smile: "Okay."
Look what tricks you are playing!
Xun Ji gently picked up the delicate little girl along with her cloak.
A hint of uneasiness flashed across the eyes behind the ribbon.
He was originally planning his next move when he heard the secret guard following Lu Cha come back to report.
Xi Hanfeng, provoked others with words at the banquet.
Even though I knew she wouldn't be fooled, I still couldn't help but come and take a look.
Xun Ji unconsciously tightened his arms and secretly rubbed Lu Cha's shoulders with his fingertips before reluctantly placing her on the seat in the carriage.
"Your Highness, this is the ginger tea I prepared to ward off the cold."
The teacup in his hand was of just the right temperature, and Lu Cha was even more confused.
Especially Xun Ji, who knelt obediently at his feet, as docile as a dog trying to please its master.
In a trance, it seemed that there was a furry tail swaying behind him.
Lu Cha tried to be as tactful as possible: "Did you take the wrong medicine?"
“…”
Xun Ji gritted his teeth and spoke timidly, his voice choking with sobs: "A moment ago, I received news from Bei Lin, and I was filled with sorrow."
"I know that Bei Lin is powerless to save the situation, and I dare not hope for a miracle. I only ask Your Highness not to drive me away."
"This is my only home."
Xun Ji's shoulders trembled slightly, and he looked frightened and panicked, like a poor little guy trying hard to gain a place.
Lu Cha raised her eyebrows slightly.
It turns out that it was for the purpose of acting.
"What if I don't agree?"
Catching the vicious look in Lu Cha's eyes, which was obviously teasing her, Xun Ji's pupils darkened, and he leaned forward slightly, resting his chin on her palm.
The soft voice, tinged with tears, stretched out each word.
Like a fox demon that can bewitch people's hearts, she is lingering and acting coquettishly:
"Then I will keep begging Your Highness."
"Please, leave the slave alone."
Lu Cha's long eyelashes flickered.
The little villain is getting better and better at seducing people.
She raised her hand, pressed her fingertips on Xun Ji's lips, and moved it down slightly.
The pale pink thin lips opened slightly uncontrollably.
Xun Ji froze.
She could clearly feel Lu Cha's fingertips, which were covered with thin calluses, slowly rubbing her lips.
The tingling and numbness that spread seemed to converge into an inexplicable desire.
She wants to kiss me?
But in the next moment, something spicy suddenly entered between the lips and teeth.
Deer. Little bad guy. Tea. Serious:
"The prince consort has been freezing outside for so long, he should eat some ginger to ward off the cold."
Through the ribbon, I saw the little girl smiling cunningly, like a cat that had stolen some fish.
Xun Ji lightly bit the ginger slices. The spiciness made his heart tremble, and a helpless light appeared in his eyes.
On the contrary, it is extremely bad.
-
The next day.
Rumors spread.
In the streets and alleys of the capital, you can almost hear people talking about:
"Prince Seokyeong's visit to Yuanchang appears to be a friendly gesture, but in reality, it's intended to confuse the monarch and secretly mobilize troops for an attack."
"There's been a war on the border right now. I heard that Xiliang was able to launch a successful raid because he had our defense map."
"But the border defense deployment, besides the current emperor, only one person knows clearly."
"Hiss—rumors have it that Crown Prince Xiliang took the initiative to propose a marriage to that person at the hunting grounds outside the capital. Could it be that they already knew each other?"
In just a day and a half, the rumors intensified, and it was even reported that Xiliang was about to attack the capital.
And all the signs point to Lucha.
at this time.
Princess's Mansion, study.
Luo Jinshuang, who brought Chu Jinghong here, had a rare look of anger on her cold face:
"I've sent people to investigate. Xi Hanfeng was attacked and injured on the way, so he stopped to recuperate. He didn't even set foot on Xiliang's territory! There are no so-called troops outside the capital!"
"These rumormongers are truly despicable and shameless!"
Lu Cha fed Luo Jin Shuang a piece of osmanthus cake and coaxed her softly: "Shuang Shuang, don't be angry~ Eating something sweet will make you feel better~"
Seeing Lu Cha's cheeks puffed up slightly, and her little hand still holding a half-eaten apple, Luo Jinshuang couldn't help but tap her brow lightly, even though she knew she was sure of solving the problem.
"Disaster is about to happen, and you're still eating."
Lu Cha smiled.
After all, she was the one who opened the curtain herself.
"Your Highness!" Lingying hurried in, looking solemn:
"Minister Luo, lead your men to surround the Princess's residence!"
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