flstandardbreds Chapter 178 I Couldn't Kidnap You
Chapter 178 I Couldn't Kidnap You
Princess Li Duan squeezed over and stood next to Lu Yangyang, complaining bitterly about the Crown Prince.
The prince reached out and pushed her forehead away with his finger: "Hmm, Little Pear is amazing, but shouldn't you go change your clothes first?"
Princess Liduan's eyes widened, and she quickly brought her sleeve to her nose to smell it. Then her whole face scrunched up instantly.
Lu Yangyang raised her arm, smelled it, and touched her nose, silently putting a little distance between herself and the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince said softly to Princess Liduan, "You two go and tidy up first. Let Pei Ji settle the child we rescued and go back to find his family."
"Second cousin, let's go change our clothes first!" Princess Li Duan pulled Lu Yangyang and Sheng Yunjiao away.
Lü Yao was taken away by Pei Ji's men for questioning.
The eldest princess came out and stood beside the crown prince, asking him in a low voice, "A-Que, is it not too late for you to stop now?"
"Does my aunt also hope that I will stop here?"
The princess was silent for a moment, then sighed softly and placed her hand on his shoulder: "A-Que, I only hope that you can do your best to protect yourself."
“If I compromise once, there will be a next time. If compromise becomes a habit, and I become someone I don’t even recognize, then what do you think I will become, Aunt?” the Crown Prince asked calmly.
The princess's fingers, which were resting on his shoulder, tightened slightly.
"Ah Que, everyone wants to stay true to their original aspirations, but how many people in this world can actually retain their original aspirations?"
"I don't know what the future holds, but today, I think you did a great job."
After saying that, the princess released her hand, turned around, and left.
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The princess's courtyard had Princess Liduan's clothes prepared. It took the three of them more than half an hour to change their clothes before they came out, and they were all starving.
Fortunately, the people in the princess's courtyard had already prepared food for them, keeping track of the time.
The three of them got together and completely forgot about their image, wolfing down their food.
The princess saw them like this as soon as she entered the room and couldn't help but laugh, "You little girls are really good at causing trouble."
Lu Yangyang felt a little embarrassed and quickly apologized to the Princess: "Your Highness, the County Princess has been following me around, but she has helped me with many things."
Princess Liduan tugged at her from the side: "Yangyang, we're already so familiar with each other, just call me by my name. We were really, really, really amazing today!"
Then, with sparkling eyes, she asked the eldest princess, "Mother, don't you think so?"
The eldest princess sat down with a doting expression and laughed along with them, saying, "Yes, yes, Xiao Li was very impressive today, and you were all very impressive too. But next time, please remember to act within your capabilities and be careful."
The three of them nodded in unison.
"There's one more thing I need your cooperation on," the Princess suddenly spoke, staring at the three of them for a moment before saying, "From now on, no matter who asks, you must not know anything about this case, understand? Especially you, Xiao Li, once you're in the palace, if anyone asks, don't say you've been to Qinglian Temple. The three of you went to Dafosi Temple to see the lanterns last night and returned to the capital today. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Why, Mother, we..." Princess Li Duan opened her mouth in confusion, but Lu Yangyang quickly pulled her back.
"Thank you for reminding us, Princess. We understand now. We went to see the lanterns at Dafosi Temple last night and stayed overnight there. Nothing happened last night, and nothing happened today either," Lu Yangyang said to the Princess.
The princess smiled gently: "What a clever little girl. Alright, you can continue eating. Once you're full, I'll escort you back to the capital."
After the eldest princess left the room, Princess Liduan couldn't wait to whisper, "We've done a great service, and it's all gone like this?"
“Her Highness the Princess is doing this for our own good. If word gets out that I was almost kidnapped last night, I’ll never be able to explain myself no matter how many mouths I have,” Sheng Yunjiao said.
"Firstly, we mustn't let the news that Jiaojiao was almost abducted spread. Secondly, this case is too big. There are countless people in the capital who want to buy Qinglian Temple's Nourishing Heart Pills. They don't want this case to be solved. Right now, His Highness the Crown Prince is shouldering all the pressure alone. We'd better not cause any more trouble."
Lu Yangyang understood what the Eldest Princess meant. The more she knew, the more dangerous it would be. The Qinglian Temple case involved the Empress Dowager and powerful figures in the capital. The Crown Prince was going to handle this case, but she didn't know what kind of pressure he would have to withstand or what kind of consequences he would have to bear.
All those involved who know the truth could be silenced.
Just like the case at the Chengen Duke's Mansion last time, she only helped examine the body and found out the truth about Miss Feng's death before she was assassinated.
Last night, Jiaojiao was abducted, and the real target was her.
However, she suspected that the incident last night, in which Jiao Jiao tried to abduct her, might be related to Sheng Yunzhu.
Sheng Yunzhu was on good terms with Shangshan Fairy and even sent Yuanxing to Chunfang Tower. So what role did Sheng Yunzhu play in this case?
Lu Yangyang stood up abruptly and said to Princess Liduan and Sheng Yunjiao, "Wait here for me for a while. I'm going to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for a favor."
After saying that, she ran off in a hurry.
Princess Liduan asked Sheng Yunjiao, who was standing next to her, with a bewildered look, "Why is she running so fast?"
"I'm afraid you'll follow," Sheng Yunjiao replied expressionlessly.
Princess Liduan glared at her: "I would never go to my second cousin to seek attention, he has a very sharp tongue!"
……
Lu Yangyang ran all the way to the main hall, but the people in the hall had already left, except for the Crown Prince.
Lu Yangyang hurriedly ran over: "Your Highness, I have a favor to ask of you!"
Seeing her hurried manner, the Crown Prince handed her a cup of water: "Slow down, what's wrong?"
Lu Yangyang took the cup, but had no appetite for drinking: "Your Highness, I would like to see Fairy Shangshan and ask her some questions."
"The person is still at Qinglian Temple. Do you need me to accompany you?" the Crown Prince asked.
"No need, no need, I'll just say a few words to her, it'll be over soon," Lu Yangyang quickly refused.
"Alright, then be careful. I'll have someone take you there."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Lu Yangyang followed the guards to the place where Shangshan Fairy was being held. At this time, Shangshan Fairy was no longer the arrogant person she used to be. Her hair was messy and her eyes were lifeless. Fearing that she would commit suicide, her hands and feet were tied and she was given medicine. When she saw Lu Yangyang, she did not react.
"Last night, the people Uncle Cheng hired tried to kidnap me. Was this orchestrated by Sheng Yunzhu? What is your relationship with Sheng Yunzhu?" Lu Yangyang asked bluntly.
Upon hearing this, the Fairy of Supreme Kindness finally looked up at her, and after a moment, suddenly burst into laughter: "So it's because I failed to abduct you that I was discovered, is that right?"