CHAPTER 269 (1): SIT ON MY LEGS
Qin Ling quickly had the rumour of Prince Haoâs maidservant stripping to seduce Prince Yun spread throughout the city. The news caused a commotion, with some shocked that Prince Haoâs maidservant would be so daring. Still, others were doubtful of the rumourâs authenticity.
âShe already serves Prince Hao, the Prince Regent of the strongest nation. She must already receive numerous benefits each day; I canât understand why she would try to seduce Prince Yun,â a young woman murmured in a small voice. She shook her head and sighed with a baffled expression.
An older woman beside her replied, âWe are not that maidservant, so how would we know what she was thinking? Maybe she fancies herself charming, and wanted to seduce Prince Yun after already seducing Prince Hao. She mustâve been overjoyed that the two most handsome men in the world both like her!â
The young woman nodded after thinking for a while. âI guess youâre right; itâs hard to know someoneâs heart. Prince Haoâs maidservant is so ambitious though, wanting to climb into the beds of both men.
Another young lady who had just reached adulthood shook her head and disagreed. âPrince Hao is ruthless and cold, and I heard that heâs like that all the time. Who would like someone like that? All women prefer a man who always smiles, just like our Prince Yun. Just look at how popular he is with women. Maybe Prince Haoâs maidservant compared them and decided that she wants to lean on the better man!â
The old woman spat. âComparing when sheâs just a servant? Sheâll receive countless benefits no matter who she is with, so how would she dare to compare them?â
After hearing what the old woman said, everyone was stunned. Everyone originally had a great impression of Prince Haoâs maidservant, but after hearing the rumour about seducing Prince Yun, they couldnât help but feel that she was calculating and greedy, finding the grass to always be greener on the other side. She already has a man, but sheâs also thinking about the other one too!
When Qin Ling heard the people gossiping on the streets, he couldnât help but feel guilty. Sorry, Miss Xi-er, this was Prince Yunâs order. I am just a servant who canât disobey my master.
While the rumour was making its way across the capital, Pei Qianhao was returning from the Hall of Supreme Harmony[1] in the imperial palace. A cold glint flickered across his eyes. Soon, half of Yun Ruofengâs military power will be taken from him. Military power is very important to him, and he must have heard of it by now. Despite that, he still hasnât shown himself. Could it be...?
Suddenly, a trace of worry appeared in Pei Qianhaoâs heart.
It was precisely at this moment that an imperial guard hastily walked up to him. âPrince Hao, there is bad news. An assassin infiltrated the posthouse, and Su Xi-er seems to be injured again.â
Pei Qianhaoâs brows furrowed together. âWhat do you mean she seems to be injured? This Prince instructed all of you to watch her properly before leaving. Now, you donât even know if she was injured or not ăŒ just how were you guarding her?!â
The subordinate lowered his head after being lambasted by Prince Hao. âThis subordinate has failed. I am willing to be punished.â
Pei Qianhao walked forward without saying anything, leaving the imperial guardâs heart to skip a beat. My punishment this time around will be much greater than just a few lashes.
Pei Qianhao quickly walked out of the imperial palace and boarded the horse carriage before spitting out an order. âTake the fastest route back to the posthouse.â
âThis subordinate obeys the order.â After that, the imperial guard raised the horsewhip and drove the horse carriage as quickly as he could.
The posthouse was on the other side of the city, so it was inevitable that Prince Hao would hear the civilians gossiping about the rumour that Qin Ling had spread.
1. A Wikipedia page for your reference.