Hai Ling reached out to wipe away Du Caiyue's tears. She noticed that Yan Zhi was also crying, and couldn't help but glare at Yan Zhi: "Yan Zhi, you're still crying. Your crying will only make Madam more heartbroken. Don't worry, you two, I will take you away from the Jiang family."
"Ling'er (Miss)."
Du Caiyue and Yanzhi were somewhat stunned, wondering why Hailing was so certain...
Chapter 51 A Gift to Xiao
Hai Ling released Du Caiyue and paced around the room: "You two don't need to worry. Although I offended Jiang Feixue, think about it. My current status is that of the Crown Princess. Jiang Feixue's actions against me are tantamount to going against the royal family. How could the Crown Prince stand idly by? And what about Jiang Batian? This means their two families are now at odds. As long as I make the Crown Prince dislike me, he will angrily cancel the engagement. Then I will take you away from all this trouble. Even if the Jiang family hates us, so what? Do you know? The Jiang family is a thorn in the royal family's side. They will be eliminated sooner or later. Aren't we just waiting to die here? We haven't gained any benefits in the meantime, and now that we're about to die, we're being dragged down with it. So I must leave this place."
Du Caiyue and Yanzhi rolled their eyes as they listened, never expecting that Hailing had planned all of this in advance. Moreover, her thinking was truly different from what they had imagined; even men probably didn't possess her wisdom.
"Ling'er?"
"Mother, it's alright, don't worry."
Hailin turned to look at Du Caiyue and smiled faintly.
Its entire body radiates a vivid glow, like a purple iris, possessing a bright and proud air.
Du Caiyue was comforted and finally stopped being sad, but she was still worried. No matter how capable Ling'er was, she was just a little girl. Now she had to face the Jiang family and the royal family.
Can they really get away unscathed?
Hailing instructed Yanzhi to help the lady into the side room to rest, and then sat in the hall, calling in Agu who was not far away.
"Agu, this is the Left Prime Minister's jade flute. Please deliver it to him personally and thank the Left Prime Minister for me."
"Yes, I will do it immediately."
Agu spoke respectfully, having seen another side of the Crown Princess today. He respected her from the bottom of his heart. Apart from being a little plump, she was no less beautiful than those ladies from noble families, and in some ways even more so.
Agu took the jade flute from Hailing's hand, instructed his men to protect the Crown Princess, and then leaped out of Qinfang Courtyard, heading towards the Left Prime Minister's residence.
In the room, Hailing closed her eyes and rested on the soft couch. Yanzhi walked in from outside and felt very sorry for her when she saw that her mistress was asleep. In fact, she knew that her mistress was also uneasy, but she just didn't want her and the madam to worry.
Rouge took a thin blanket and covered Hailing with it, then tiptoed out and stood guard outside the door.
The Left Prime Minister's Residence.
Left Prime Minister Xi Lingfeng had just returned from the Crown Prince's residence. The person he had previously captured at the Banana Garden Study was found to be someone sent by the Vice Minister of War. This Vice Minister of War was usually a very honest person and did not seem to be colluding with any faction, nor was he a close advisor to Jiang Batian. He had once criticized Jiang Batian and was subsequently attacked several times.
How could this person send someone into the Crown Prince's residence? The Crown Prince and Xi Lingfeng were certain that the person who was arrested was lying. When they tried to interrogate him a second time, the person actually bit his tongue and committed suicide.
It is clear that the previous confession was just a frame-up, but unfortunately, there is no way to verify it now that he is dead.
The Crown Prince ordered a thorough investigation of all the guards in his residence, to verify their identities one by one, in order to prevent any spies from being sent by others. If any were found, they would not be let off lightly.
Since there was nothing else to do at the Crown Prince's residence, Xi Lingfeng led his men back to the Prime Minister's residence.
Not long after he returned, he heard from his subordinates that Agu from the Crown Prince's residence was requesting an audience.
Xi Lingfeng knew that Agu had been sent by Feng Zixiao to protect Hailing, so his appearance must have been at Hailing's behest. Xi Lingfeng lazily waved his hand, signaling to bring the person in.
The handsome Shi Zhu raised an eyebrow and retreated with Shi Mei.
The two walked along, whispering to each other, "Has Master been acting a little strange lately?"
"Yes, could it be that Master has feelings for that woman?"
As Shi Zhu speculated, Shi Mei's beautiful face immediately flashed with disapproval. She glared at Shi Zhu and said, "How could that be? You know what kind of person Master is. He is the most outstanding man in the world. If he wanted, what kind of woman wouldn't he have? Why would he want that fat man?"
Although the Crown Princess is quite beautiful, with her looks, if she were to stay with their master, not to mention others, even she herself would probably feel so inferior that she couldn't lift her head.
So this is absolutely impossible. If you ask her, it's just that the Crown Princess is not like other people, which is why the prince became interested.
Does everything that interests you necessarily mean you'll find something interesting? Not necessarily. Shi Mei slowly said, "Alright, go and bring the people in. We shouldn't meddle in the master's affairs. Don't make trouble for yourselves."
If their master were to become bewitching, no one could resist him.
The two quickened their pace as they talked, and hurried out to fetch the person.
Xi Lingfeng casually leaned against the soft couch in the study, his long, ink-black hair cascading down. His dark robe accentuated his elegant and ethereal appearance, as if he were untouched by worldly dust. Yet, this very person, with his unintentional raising of an eyebrow and a focused gaze, exuded a deep and domineering aura, making people hesitant to approach him.
Those slender, jade-like hands, flawless and perfect, gently stroked the inkstone on the desk. His eyes, like the finest glass, shimmered and were incredibly beautiful, a hazy, clear blue that made it impossible to discern what he was thinking.
There was a soft knock on the door, and Shizhu led Agu in, respectfully saying, "Master, the person has been brought."
After saying that, he left and stood guard outside the door.
Agu glanced at the lazy and casual Left Prime Minister Xi Lingfeng.
This Left Prime Minister, though young, is wise and resourceful. More importantly, he is very discreet, and no one knows how much strength he truly possesses. Although he is a prime minister, ranking below the Crown Prince, the domineering aura he inadvertently exudes is sometimes even stronger than that of the Crown Prince.
As a first-class guard of the Crown Prince's residence, Agu was naturally very experienced, but he felt a lot of pressure every time he faced the Left Prime Minister and dared not be careless in the slightest.
"Your subordinate greets the Left Prime Minister."
"Get up."
Xi Lingfeng's magnetic and captivating voice rang out, his voice like fine wine, carrying a faint fragrance that drifted in the air, intoxicating all who heard it.
As the Crown Prince's bodyguard, Agu sometimes couldn't help but be captivated by such a peerless person. Although the Left Prime Minister's face was very ordinary, he was an ordinary person with such an elegant and noble aura that was intoxicating.
Such a person should be stunningly beautiful, but he has ordinary features. If the Left Prime Minister were a little more handsome, I'm afraid all the women in the world would go crazy for him.
However, Agu knew that there really was such a person in the world, west Lengyue of the Cold Demon Palace. It was said that every woman who had seen him would marry no one but him.
Men who have met him all hate their own mediocrity. Just how amazing and talented must he be?