Chapter 237: Chapter 237
Shen Weixi expertly maneuvered the wings, soaring steadily in the sky. Having flown so many times, she had already mastered the art of flying. Content orıginally comes from 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝕟𝕖𝕥
With her other hand, she held Yun Ran tightly to prevent her from falling. Turning to her with a gossip-loving face, she said, "Yue’er, do you know? The Crown Prince and Lin Yanran had a secret rendezvous outside the city!"
Yun Ran was genuinely surprised when she heard the news, finding it somewhat unbelievable.
"This? Is this true? The Crown Prince and Lin Yanran? You’re saying they... couldn’t be?"
Shen Weixi nodded confidently, "I have a subordinate whose distant cousin works in the Capital Governor’s office, and he saw it with his own eyes."
"Just in a villa on the outskirts of the city, the Crown Prince and Lin Yanran had a private meeting all night, and their affair was discovered on the spot!"
"You don’t know, Yue’er, the scene was spectacular! The Capital Governor’s office dispatched everyone! The courtyard was packed with people!"
"And I heard that a large contingent of guards from the Minister Mansion was there! Even Mr. Lin and that old witch Mrs. Qin showed up!"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, for Lin Yanran to do such a thing, she must have gone crazy wanting to be the Crown Princess Consort!"
Shen Weixi spoke with logic and evidence, and Yun Ran believed it too.
Yet, she still felt a bit shocked.
She knew too well about Lin Yanran’s feelings for the Crown Prince. To be honest, she wouldn’t be surprised by anything Lin Yanran did.
What surprised her was Nangong Jue.
The dignified Crown Prince, can’t he marry whomever he wants with just a word? Why bother with a secret tryst?
Moreover, they were caught on the spot by everyone!
It was said that the officials from the Capital Governor’s office were there to arrest a notorious thief causing a stir recently, but wasn’t this too much of a coincidence?
There always seemed to be something fishy.
And the baffling actions of Old Lin and Mrs. Qin...
It all looked like Lin Yanran was so desperate to become the Crown Princess Consort that the whole family staged a ’forced marriage’ drama for the Crown Prince.
Was Nangong Jue actually outsmarted?
Thinking of Nangong Jue, Yun Ran couldn’t help but frown.
The last two times she saw him, she either fainted or fell asleep. Might there be some hidden story she didn’t know?
"We’re here, Yue’er, we’re going down. Hold on tight, I’m about to land!"
Shen Weixi’s voice interrupted Yun Ran’s drifting thoughts. When she looked down, she saw Yanyu Building below, along with the forge beside it.
Yun Ran’s eyes lit up.
[Considering the time, my two-meter-long saber should be finished today...]
[Nangong Mo! That scoundrel! Just you wait!]
Nangong Mo in the shadows: "..."
In the Eastern Palace.
Nangong Jue had been soaking in the hot spring pool for over an hour.
No one dared to disturb or serve him.
The servants waiting outside the door slightly lowered their heads, standing with their backs straight, as if on high alert.
Even through the thick palace door, one could feel the ’swoosh’ of murderous intent boiling behind!
Nangong Jue sat in the pool with his eyes closed. The steaming hot vapor meeting his frost-like face seemed to freeze.
Thinking of all that happened last night, his brow never relaxed, a touch of hostility on his brow, mixed with faint disgust.
A shadow silently landed by the window, kneeling on one knee, "Master, it’s been investigated."
Nangong Jue suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils returned to black, but his gaze was as deep and dark as the abyss, filled with a terrifyingly unsettling killing intent.
"That house originally belonged to the Bai Family but later fell under Lady Lin, Mrs. Qin’s name."
Nangong Jue said nothing, but the killing intent surrounding him instantly grew much stronger.
Even though they were far away, the Hidden Guard felt a bit alarmed, their bodies instinctively tensing up, a layer of cold sweat slowly seeping down their backs.
Last night, the Master went to the Minister Mansion for secret talks. This was classified information, not announced to the public. The only people who knew were the close confidants and the people from the Minister Mansion.
And the Master encountered an assassination attempt on the way back to the palace after the secret meeting.
They knew the Master’s movements so clearly!
Moreover, Yao Mountain and Tu Mountain’s matters have always been top secret. For years, there had been no issues, yet incidents suddenly occurred in these few days.
Minister Lin had always been involved in the matters of Yao Mountain and Tu Mountain.
When connecting all these things, it seemed more like a carefully orchestrated setup.
Moreover, Miss Lin’s feelings for the Master were known throughout the Eastern Palace.
It was just unexpected that they would be so hasty and take such a risky move.
Although he wasn’t present when the Master was attacked last night, all the guards brought along were lost, indicating how skilled the opponent was.
Yet, where did Lin Qianqiu find such experts, and how long have they been secretly planning?
What the Hidden Guard could think of, how could Nangong Jue not think of as well?
But he added another layer of consideration.
Though everything seemed to point to Lin Qianqiu, how could it not be someone else trying to divert attention?
Appearances can be deceptive; reality is always elusive and confusing.
Next, it was still necessary to observe the Lin Mansion’s reaction.
At this moment, a respectful and gentle female voice came from outside, "Crown Prince, the Empress has summoned you."
After last night’s events, Lin Yanran was currently lying in bed recuperating, looking sickly and weak.
Mrs. Qin ordered a variety of tonics to be stewed for her and personally stayed by her bedside.
"Yan’er, you were already unwell, and after last night’s exhaustion, your body needs proper nurturing."
Mrs. Qin spooned some bird’s nest porridge to feed her, her eyes reflecting a complex mixture of heartache, relief, and a faint trace of smug satisfaction.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yanran’s face suddenly flushed red, and, unsure of what she was thinking, she pursed her lips and giggled, her face blooming with shy beauty.
Mrs. Qin observed her closely. What could she, with her experience, not understand?
"Last night, an assassin broke into the mansion. Fortunately, it only turned out to be a false alarm, and as a result, it was a blessing in disguise. Heaven indeed had its eyes. Here, Yan’er, drink up."
Lin Yanran obediently drank the porridge, and although her body ached all over, marked with bites and bruises, her heart was full of joy.
She had never felt such happiness before.
With this matter, the position of the Crown Princess Consort was as good as nailed, and not far off, bringing peace to her once anxious heart.
It was just unexpected how the usually refined and gentle Crown Prince could have such a wild and fierce side.
In an instant, he transformed from a gentle nobleman into a beast, terrifying and overwhelming.
But fortunately, everything endured last night was worth it.
"Yan’er, I reckon the imperial edict of your marriage will be issued in a few days. Then, we’ll let that little slut Lin Wanyue see!"
Mentioning Lin Wanyue, the shy smile on Lin Yanran’s face suddenly faded, and a trace of malice flashed in her eyes.
"Previously, she flaunted her status as Princess Qin before me, acting all high and mighty. Once I become the Crown Princess Consort, let’s see how she kneels to greet me!"