CHAPTER 350 (2): FIND OUT
âYe Qingzhu, Iâll be going to sweep the main courtyard.â Su Xi-er then left her to her own devices.
Watching Su Xi-erâs retreating figure, Ye Qingzhu felt as if she had been enlightened as she pondered over the formerâs words.
Passing by the main hall, Su Xi-er spotted Wu Ling standing to the side, as if he had been waiting for her.
âCommander Wu, what are you doing here instead of carrying out matters for Prince Hao?â
Wu Ling opened his mouth, but seemed to have suddenly become mute. My mission for the next few days is to watch over Su Xi-er in the residence.
Seeing Wu Ling standing there like a wooden block, Su Xi-er laughed. She no longer paid any heed to him and continued heading for the main courtyard.
Feng Changqing had already discerned Wu Lingâs true intentions for staying in the residence. Wu Ling will be keeping a close watch on Su Xi-er these few days, preventing me from getting close to her. It appears that Prince Hao already has his suspicions about me.
Beside him, Yu Xiao noticed Feng Changqingâs pensive look and purposely waved a hand in front of his face. âBig Brother Changqing, why do you keep dazedly staring at Commander Wu?â
Ever since he had come clean to Feng Changqing regarding the matter of his late elder brother, Yu Xiao had been calling him âBig Brother Changqingâ while acting extremely respectful. The person Big Brother was willing to protect with his life is definitely very amazing.
âWhat nonsense are you talking about? Donât you feel that Commander Wuâs actions are very strange?â Feng Changqing remarked as he looked at Wu Ling.
Yu Xiao mulled over it. âItâs indeed rather strange. Someone like him is sitting around in the princeâs residence like a woman staying at home in her boudoir.â
âPerhaps itâs because Prince Hao ordered Commander Wu to monitor Su Xi-er.â Feng Changqing slowly surmised before turning to leave.
Yu Xiao immediately followed. âIs there a need to do so? Is he afraid that sheâll run away after heâs already brought her to the Prince Hao Residence?â
Feng Changqing had originally intended to inform Su Xi-er that her letter had been sent, and would be reaching Nanzhao by today. However, he realised that he wouldnât be able to after seeing Wu Ling keeping a close eye out.
The Prince Hao Residence remained peaceful for the rest of the day, and by the time night had fallen, Ning Lianchen was receiving the letter in Nanzhaoâs imperial palace.
Ning Lianchen was currently in Liu Yinyinâs courtyard. I donât know whatâs wrong with this little lass. She was previously sulking and spontaneously throwing a tantrum. Upon examining her, the imperial physician had claimed that she had excessive internal heat, which resulted in her irritability.
A 10-year-old girl has excessive internal heat? Isnât she afraid of being laughed at if word of this gets out? Ning Lianchen chuckled at this and instructed the imperial physician not to spread this matter.
When Ning Lianchen learned who the letter he was holding was from, his expression became serious. He was just about to open it when Liu Yinyin suddenly walked up and tried to take the letter away.
Ning Lianchenâs expression became stern, and his imposing air unconsciously leaked out. Faced with this, Liu Yinyin was scared to the point that she flinched away, looking like someone had just wronged her.
âYinyin, be obedient.â Ning Lianchen knew that he had frightened her, so he immediately stowed away his harsh expression and gently coaxed her.
Liu Yinyin didnât reply, but turned to sit on a stool, her hand tapping the table.
When Ning Lianchen read the contents of the letter, his eyes instantly widened. Imperial Elder Sister is going to marry Prince Hao? Thatâs so fast. Did Prince Hao play some tricks? No, this wonât do, I have to find a way to make a trip to Beimin.
At this moment, a guard suddenly walked in and bowed before softly reporting, âYour Majesty, Qin Ling has already snuck into Beiminâs capital. Prince Yun is in his own residence.â
Ning Lianchenâs brows were furrowed, but relaxed when he heard the latter part of the guardâs report. âGot it. Continue to keep a guard on the Prince Yun Residence. You may withdraw.â
âThis subordinate obeys the order.â The guard bowed and left.
After Ning Lianchen burned the letter, he was left to his thoughts until Liu Yinyin suddenly interrupted him. âIf Your Majesty hates Prince Yun, why donât you just kill him?â