Yuan Zhengqing returned the deed in order to let Lian Cailiang go. For an upright governor of Shuntian Prefecture like him, this was probably a violation of his principles.
How could she not remember this kindness?
After completely destroying the contract, Ling Xiang took the antidote and took the time to heal his wounds.
The gates of the Marquis Zhenguo's Mansion were closed, and all visitors were declined. The reason given was that the mansion was being renovated.
Prince Qin's Palace.
Chen Long came back not long after leaving home and reported:
"Your Highness, the Marquis Zhenguo Mansion has closed all the shops, even the main gate. They must be on guard against us taking action. Should we still take action?"
"She's smart, but unfortunately, too stubborn!" Nangong Yu said expressionlessly, "Let's proceed as planned."
"Your Highness, Ling Xiang is your fiancée after all. Do you really want to do this?" Chen Long felt a little reluctant.
Although he had little contact with Ling Xiang, he could see that Ling Xiang was resolute, courageous and resourceful, and was suitable to be the prince's princess, at least more suitable than Gao Zhenzhen.
"That depends on her own choice." Nangong Yu was unmoved, but felt strange. "Chen Long, I've never seen you so kind to others before."
Chen Long really didn't want Nangong Yu to lose this princess: "Nangong, forgive me for being so nosy, Ling Xiang is really suitable to be the Princess of Qin. You should trust the eldest princess's vision."
If he calls him Prince, they are in a subordinate relationship; if he calls him by his name, they are in a friend relationship.
Therefore, this was the advice he gave to Nangong Yu from the perspective of a friend, not a subordinate.
Nangong Yu didn't expect Chen Long to be so optimistic about Ling Xiang. He was very confused and said as a friend:
"Ziqian, you know, the one I like is Zhenzhen, and only Zhenzhen. No matter how good others are, they have nothing to do with me. As my friend, I hope you can bless me and Zhenzhen instead of persuading me to accept others."
Chen Long sighed and said, "Your Majesty, I will carry out your orders seriously. I just hope you won't regret your decision today."
On the other side, the princess received the person Gao Zhenzhen sent back to her. She was neither angry nor upset. She threw Yang Xiaohong into the torture chamber and starved her for a day and a night before she saw her:
"Xiaohong, you are the person I trust the most, which is why I sent you to serve Miss Gao. Your behavior has disappointed me."
As the eldest princess's maid, Xiaohong knew the eldest princess's methods too well. Knowing that she would not survive this time, she stopped pretending:
"The princess went back on her word and killed my entire family, and you still expect me to keep it a secret for you?"
The eldest princess glanced at Nanny Gui, picked up the tongs, and began to make tea in an orderly manner.
Soon, Aunt Gui brought all of Yang Xiaohong's family members over.
"Mother, Father, Brother, Sister-in-law, are you all still alive?" Yang Xiaohong was shocked and surprised. She struggled to break free from the guards' grip and threw herself into her mother's arms.
"Xiaohong, you are confused! The princess is very good to us. Not only has she never made things difficult for us, she has also ensured that we have enough food and clothing. How could you believe the words of the treacherous people and misunderstand the princess!" Mother Yang cruelly pushed Yang Xiaohong away and slapped her hard.
Yang Xiaohong was stunned and looked at Yang Xiaogang: "Brother, what's going on? Why did you lie to me?"
Yang Xiaogang said angrily: "Big sister, don't you understand? You are being used! The big brother you met in Shuntian Mansion is someone else's fake!"
After learning that she had been cheated, Yang Xiaohong collapsed to the ground helplessly, muttering: "You cheated me? You cheated me..."
Nanny Gui walked up to Yang Xiaohong and said, "Yang Xiaohong, do you know what the consequences are for betraying the princess?"
Yang Xiaohong knelt down before the princess and kowtowed heavily: "This slave deserves death! I only beg the princess to have mercy and spare my family."
The princess picked up a pill and put it into the boiling teapot: "Give me a reason to spare them."
Yang Xiaohong quickly said, "This servant can do anything for the princess!"
The princess picked up the teapot and slowly poured six cups of tea. "Since you are guests at the Prince of Qin's mansion, there is no reason to neglect you. Aunt Gui, bring the tea."
Xiaohong looked at the six cups of tea on the plate in horror. She recalled the maid who had been poisoned by the princess with tea. She pleaded, "No! Princess, please have mercy!"
The princess said slowly, "Didn't you say you were willing to do anything for me? Why is it so difficult to have a cup of tea?"
"On behalf of my family, I would like to thank the princess for her reward!" Xiaohong knew very well that the decision made by the princess could not be easily changed by anyone. She rushed to Nanny Gui, picked up a cup of tea, and drank it in one gulp, regardless of the fact that the freshly brewed tea was hot!
Her mouth and throat were burning, but she didn't care anymore and drank all six cups of tea in a row!
After Xiaohong finished all the tea, Aunt Gui scolded her, "How dare you! The princess personally prepared tea for the guests. How can a maid like you drink it all?"
"I deserve to die. I only beg the Princess to spare the lives of my family!" Xiaohong begged bitterly, enduring the burning pain in her mouth and stomach.
The eldest princess wanted someone who would give up everything for her. After beating him, she said kindly:
"Alright, considering you've been with me for so many years, I can forgive you and not pursue the matter any further. However, if you don't complete your mission, who will take care of Miss Gao in the future?"
Hearing that there was hope, Yang Xiaohong looked at her younger sister and pointed at her second sister, Yang Xiaolan, and said, "Second sister Xiaolan has been very smart since she was young. Let her take care of Miss Gao in my place."
Mother Yang immediately pushed Yang Xiaolan out and said, "Second sister, come and meet the eldest princess."
Xiaolan knelt timidly, her round almond-shaped eyes filled with anxiety: "Your servant, your servant pays homage to the eldest princess..."
The princess smiled slightly and said, "Come here, take the Yang family back. Leave Yang Xiaolan behind and send her to Hongmei Villa."
Yang Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief.
Hongmei Villa is where the eldest princess trains people. Her family finally has a way out...
The night was calm.
Ling Xiang got up early to practice as usual, and went to see Xiaoyu after finishing.
Xiaoyu was frightened yesterday, so she gave her an acupuncture. Xiaoyu fell asleep early, and judging by the time, she should be awake by now.
After knocking on the door for a long time, no one answered. Ling Xiang gently pushed the door open and went in. After lifting the curtain, she found that Xiaoyu's bed was empty.
Ling Xiang suddenly felt something was wrong, so he strode out and called over to the others to ask, "Have you seen Xiaoyu?"
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they had not seen the little jade figure since yesterday.
Ling Xiang immediately asked everyone to search the whole house. After a long time of searching, they searched everywhere in the yard, but they still couldn't find Xiaoyu.
Ling Xiang's heart sank, and she immediately went to find Feng Xiaoyun: "Auntie Yun, did you feel anyone coming last night?"
"No." Feng Xiaoyun had fought with the Spirit Emperor and had been regulating her breathing last night. If someone came, she should be able to notice it at the first moment.
Xiaoyu never runs around by herself, and the mansion was just sealed yesterday, so it was even more impossible for Xiaoyu to run away.
It seems that something might have happened to Xiaoyu.
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