Upon hearing this, the head guard instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
He said helplessly, "Goddess!"
"We're just following orders, so please don't make things too difficult for us!"
"Two of the prince consort's petty thieves look very similar to the two guards in the post station, so he asked us to come and search them. Since the prince consort has already spoken, we can't refuse to come and search."
"If these two people are indeed not at the post station, we will leave immediately."
These guards had already heard about the girl's prowess, so they softened their voices, their tone carrying a hint of pleading.
But Lin Ru's expression remained unchanged, and she said calmly, "I don't quite understand what you're saying."
"What do you mean by saying that there are two people whose figures are very similar to the guards in our post station?"
"Since the Prince Consort has spoken personally, is there a portrait? If there is no portrait, how can you be sure that you haven't arrested the wrong person?"
"Are they trying to slander us again?"
"Or are they plotting something?"
"Do you think we, newcomers, are capable of burning down the princess's residence?"
"And you've sent so many people to keep an eye on us."
"Are they all dead?"
"Didn't you see if we went out?"
These two sentences left the guards speechless, not knowing what to say.
In fact, when the prince consort regained consciousness, he said something even harsher. He didn't just say that two people looked extremely similar to the guards in the post station; he identified those two people as the subordinates of the young lady in front of him!
The prince consort kept saying that this Miss Lin in front of him had used some kind of sorcery to steal everything from the princess's residence.
Moreover, he personally witnessed the thief flick his finger so lightly that the enormous luminous pearl vanished instantly.
Those guards also unknowingly inhaled the poison powder, which is why they died!
Moreover, this person's figure was extremely ghostly, like a bolt of lightning.
It makes it impossible to see their faces clearly at all.
Only this so-called goddess could do that.
After Princess Rou'er regained consciousness, she went to the palace and started crying and making a scene.
That's why the palace sent them straight to the post station!
Moreover, the palace had issued a strict order.
Make sure they go inside and search the post station!
But when faced with this woman who looked like a fairy from a painting, they always felt that they were in the wrong.
The leader's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
Unlike the prince consort, if he were to have a dispute with these people and cause another war on the border, the king would definitely send him away immediately.
Just as he was caught in a dilemma, not knowing what to do, Lin Ru changed the subject, "However, I also understand your difficulties. I can let you in to search, but you must have our people following you wherever you go, otherwise who knows if you will do something sneaky? And don't mess up our things inside."
"The princess's residence must have lost a great deal of things."
"I wonder if this little inn can hold them all?"
"My mother and brothers are resting."
"Don't go inside and disturb them, just walk around in the yard."
"Their little house probably couldn't hold that much gold and silver."
"If you don't agree to these conditions, then don't go in."
"I will go to the palace now to see the Marquis of Zhenxi. What kind of hospitality is this? Is he summoning me for the sake of the people or for his own selfish desires?"
"How dare you humiliate me like this."
"That's really great."
Upon hearing this, the leading guard nodded hurriedly, "I agree to all your conditions. We just want to go in and take a look."
"I won't mess up your things."
"This is just a routine check. It's actually to ensure your safety. Those petty thieves are ruthless and have killed many of our brothers."
"Moreover, his figure is like a ghost, and he can use sorcery."
"Such petty thieves are far too dangerous..."
Lin Ru looked at the head of the guards in front of her, who seemed to be seriously worried about her safety, and her expression suddenly became somewhat complicated.
It feels a bit strange to be called a petty thief to your face.
Just then, a childish voice suddenly came from behind!
"I don't think you should be here looking for petty thieves."
"We should investigate who that uncle offended."
"That uncle has such a bad temper, and he's also arrogant and conceited."
"He killed his own brother in front of a large audience."
"A person like this must have quite a few enemies."
Lin Ru turned around and found Lin Qing and Lin Mo standing behind her with their hands behind their backs, pretending to be mature.
The words used are those Lin Qing said.
Lin Mo, however, had a different opinion.
"I think it's also possible that they aren't enemies."
"If it was an enemy, you said that person was as elusive as a ghost, extremely skilled, and incredibly cruel, having killed many people. Why did you spare the lives of the prince consort and the princess?"
"How could a few petty thieves have managed to loot all the rare treasures in the princess's residence?"
"Besides, I always felt that what the Prince Consort said sounded like a lie. What do you mean by using sorcery? Who in this world can use sorcery? Have you ever seen anyone who can use sorcery?"
"Could he be deliberately trying to gain sympathy?"
"Want to get attention."
"Or perhaps there's some other purpose?"
"After all, it just doesn't make sense. Why did that petty thief kill so many people, but spare the life of the prince consort?"
"Besides, there are so many guards in the princess's residence, and they should all be top-notch in their skills. How could I not have noticed someone moving things out? Even if I really didn't notice someone moving things out, where were these guards when my consort was injured?"
"And judging from the commotion outside, the fire probably hasn't gone out yet."
"You guards are all utterly useless."
"It's nothing compared to what my sister has."
These words were like a wake-up call to the guards on the other side, and even their eyes became much clearer.
But I also felt extremely ashamed.
Just like the child said, this is the princess's residence, not some random place for cats and dogs to live.
Those guards were all personally selected and sent by the King and Queen.
Although their skills were not as good as theirs, they were still among the best of the guards.
Did they really find nothing during the whole process?
If what the prince consort said is true, that person is like a monster.
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