vrcanaries Chapter 240 His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Arrives
Chapter 240 His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Arrives
Yu Linglong nodded thoughtfully, then turned the topic back to the main topic. "The situation in Chang'an has been tense these days, so I haven't been able to gather much useful information. However, although the people are reacting strongly, the officials' wives are quite tolerant. Everyone knows that this Xu family incident has little to do with the Dong family."
Jiang Lige was silent for a moment, then after careful consideration, he decided, "Let's close Chang'anfang for a month or so. Today's incident will definitely affect Chang'anfang. To ensure everyone's safety, we won't earn any money. However, we don't want to let anyone suffer a loss, so the monthly salary will be paid as usual."
Yu Linglong nodded, agreeing, "Okay, but what excuse can we give to the public?"
"Just come up with a plausible excuse. Anyway, no matter how good our excuse is, there will definitely be malicious speculation outside."
"That's true."
Yu Linglong was speechless and choked with thought for a moment. Just as she was about to discuss an "excuse" with Jiang Lige, she heard a noise outside.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
Yu Linglong raised her eyebrows, pushed Jiang Lige's handle maliciously, and then shouted outside, "Go and invite the prince in. The boss has packed up."
"Yes."
The little maid took the order and left. A moment later, Ning Yunxiao hurriedly pushed the door open, and at this moment, Yu Linglong had disappeared.
Seeing that Jiang Lige was unharmed, Ning Yunxiao's expression relaxed slightly. He frowned and scolded her in a low voice, "The situation is complicated now. You can leave the palace to relax, but why don't you bring a few more people with you to protect you? This is ridiculous!"
Jiang Lige's mouth pursed after being scolded, and she said aggrievedly, "I know I was wrong."
Seeing Jiang Lige like this, how could Ning Yunxiao still have any temper?
Especially when he took two steps closer and noticed the red spot on Jiang Lige's forehead, he felt distressed and blamed himself, and his voice softened immediately.
"Have you taken medicine?"
Jiang Lige nodded like a little chicken pecking at rice, "Yeah, Sister Linglong gave me some medicine, it's just some superficial injuries, nothing serious."
Ning Yunxiao glared at Jiang Lige in frustration, "You're quite open-minded."
"It's already like this, we can only look at it more positively." Jiang Lige spread his hands.
Ning Yunxiao caressed the redness and swelling on Jiang Lige's forehead with a distressed look before saying, "The Emperor has already agreed to persuade the Xu family to surrender. I have appointed you as an imperial envoy. Please accompany me to the border town to persuade the Xu family to surrender."
Jiang Lige was stunned for a moment, and it took him a long while to react, "The Emperor actually agreed?"
I think Ning Yunxiao put a lot of thought into it.
Ning Yunxiao didn't say a word, only nodded and said, "Yes, but this matter must be kept low-key. All we can get is the emperor's oral order. After all, if this matter fails, Nan Chu will know that Sheng Ling has tried to mediate. Wouldn't that be a huge loss of face?"
From Emperor Shengwu's perspective, this move was reasonable, and keeping a low profile was not a bad thing.
Therefore, Jiang Lige nodded without hesitation and said, "I understand your Majesty's difficulties and have no objection to this matter."
"Okay." Ning Yunxiao nodded, "Then we'll set off tomorrow."
Jiang Lige said "Oh", then realized belatedly, "How did Your Highness get here just now?"
"It was Yunxiao." Ning Yunxiao corrected her before answering, "It flew over from the building next door."
"Uh..." Jiang Lige paused and asked, "Are you going to take me flying out later?"
"No, let's go through the main entrance." Ning Yunxiao reached out and tucked the strands of hair from Jiang Lige's forehead behind her ears, saying as if it was a matter of course, "You can be yourself at any time without any hesitation. If there are any difficulties, I will help you overcome them."
It wasn't a guarantee, but Jiang Lige felt very relieved. He nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you, Yun Xiao."
"You're welcome." Ning Yunxiao said, then took Jiang Lige's hand and said, "Let's go."
"it is good."
When Jiang Lige and Ning Yunxiao walked out of Chang'anfang side by side, the people who had been causing trouble had been isolated outside by numerous Xuantian guards. Although they could still hear a few shouts and curses occasionally, no one dared to take action anymore.
Even so, Ning Yunxiao still cautiously stood in front of Jiang Lige and escorted her onto the carriage before turning to the people again and speaking with a solemn expression.
"Everyone, everything should be based on evidence. The case of the Xu family in Nanchu is still in doubt. If your actions today are investigated, you will definitely spend three to five years in prison.
Princess Zhaohua is kind and has pleaded for you all, so I will not pursue this matter today. But please remember, the princesses who married into the royal family throughout history have protected not only the peace of Southern Chu, but also the prosperity and peace of Shengling.
Not to mention, Princess Zhaohua has repeatedly disregarded her own safety to bring disaster upon the people of Shengling! That's all I have to say. I hope you all will not be manipulated by those with ulterior motives. Give us some time for the truth to come out before deciding whether or not to embarrass Princess Zhaohua, the Xu family's 'granddaughter.'
After Ning Yunxiao finished speaking, he politely bowed to the people and then got into the carriage.
Look, now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is finally confident enough, and his words are both righteous and sarcastic, while still observing all the necessary etiquette.
Anyone who hears this will doubt themselves.
Thinking of this, even Jiang Lige couldn't help but silently give Ning Yunxiao a thumbs up, "Our Highness speaks with a lot of sense now."
"Not even one ten-thousandth of what happened to the princess." Ning Yunxiao responded fluently, adding, "How could the people far away in the capital pay attention to the affairs of Nanchu? There must be someone behind today's events."
Jiang Lige nodded, not surprised at all, and said with a smile, "I guess Yun Xiao has already made some moves?"
"I've already sent someone to investigate," Ning Yunxiao replied, then added seriously, "Anyone who hurts you will be made to pay the price."
Jiang Lige's face turned red when she heard this. She turned her head away embarrassedly and didn't say anything else.
At this moment, outside the carriage, Songyue and Gufan were both sitting in the front.
As soon as Gufan got closer, Songyue moved away a little. Gufan was not discouraged and moved closer again, and Songyue moved away again.
So back and forth.
In the end, Gu Fan no longer cared about etiquette and simply reached out to stop the man.
"If you go any further to the side, you'll fall."
Song Yue angrily said, "Then don't come any closer! It would be bad if someone saw you!"
"What are you afraid of? If I see you, I'll marry you."
"no!"
"why not!"
Gu Fan was so anxious that he almost jumped up and down. Seeing this, Song Yue blushed and explained, "Our princess is in trouble right now. I have to stay with her all the time!"
When Gu Fan heard this explanation, his expression finally softened and he said with a smile, "Then I will wait for you, just like you wait for your princess."
"it is good."
Look, the feelings of youth are all beautiful.