Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 266

Chapter 266
CHAPTER 266 (2): SOLVE




She wore a knowing smile on her face, acknowledging her mistake on her own . As such, Pei Qianhao didn’t pursue the matter any further, leading her towards the horse carriage by the hand .

A short time later, the carriage began to head back to the posthouse .

Feng Changqing watched the horse carriage disappear into the distance . Seems like Prince Hao treats the Eldest Imperial Princess well . As long as she stays with him, she won’t be in danger for the time being . That being said, I never expected for Prince Yun to bring out Wei Mohai to lay his hands on the Eldest Imperial Princess so swiftly . Could it be that Prince Yun is aware of her true identity?

Feng Changqing’s eyes narrowed and filled with worry as his hands unconsciously clenched together . If that’s really the case, the consequences would be unimaginable .

In the meantime, the horse carriage had arrived at the posthouse . All the imperial guards from the Prince Hao Residence let out a sigh of relief when they saw Su Xi-er’s familiar figure trailing behind Pei Qianhao, but then did a double take . A guard followed Prince Hao out yesterday, but why isn’t he back yet? Could it be that Prince Hao has sent him another mission?

“Have a good rest in the posthouse . This Prince shall make a trip to Nanzhao’s imperial palace . ” Pei Qianhao helped Su Xi-er off the carriage before getting back on himself .





An imperial guard immediately came forward . “Prince Hao, the guard that followed you yesterday…”

“He’s dead; this Prince is seeking justice for him . Bring Su Xi-er into the posthouse for a tight watch over her, and do not allow anyone to pass . ” Pei Qianhao said in an icy tone before ordering the carriage driver to hurry up .

The carriage driver was a mere citizen in Nanzhao, and not a guard of the Prince Hao Residence . Startled upon learning the identity of his passenger, he started to drive the carriage even more carefully than he had before .

Pei Qianhao knew that it was currently time for the morning assembly of Nanzhao’s court, and deliberately chose this time to meet the Emperor . His intentions were clear as day .

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Meanwhile, Yun Ruofeng had reported being ill, staying behind in his study instead of attending the morning court assembly .

“Prince Yun, Commander Qin is seeking an audience . ”

Yun Ruofeng stopped midway through flipping the page of a book in his hand . “Let him in . ”

A moment later, Qin Ling had entered the study . “Prince Yun, Prince Hao and his maidservant have come out of the Literary Association . They looked normal aside from Miss Xi-er’s face being a little pale . ”

Yun Ruofeng clenched his fists, crumpling the book in his hand . “I understand; you may withdraw . ”

“Prince Yun, this subordinate saw Prince Hao heading towards the imperial palace on my way here . Would you need to head there immediately too?”





Hearing Qin Ling’s words, Yun Ruofeng narrowed his eyes . He placed the military book in his hands down on the table as his expression returned to normal . “No . Since Miss Xi-er is doing fine now, withdraw all the Prince Yun Residence imperial guards from the vicinity of the Literary Association . ”


Qin Ling bowed and acknowledged the order before he turned and left .

Yun Ruofeng stood alone outside the study, his gaze falling on a pot of orchids by the side . Although it was summer, the orchids had yet to wither, and were instead in full bloom .

Yun Ruofeng slowly walked towards the pot of orchids and reached out his hand to break off a small orchid flower . Yun Ruofeng’s grip tightened around it slowly until the crushed petals began to flutter down in bits and pieces, the liquid that they had contained slowly dripping from his knuckles .

I know exactly why Pei Qianhao is heading to the imperial palace . I have made all the proper preparations, and I will lose half my power at most . It won’t be long before I can snatch it back again .

But some things have to be solved as soon as possible . For example, this orchid flower[1] . . .

A smile formed on Yun Ruofeng’s face . When it comes to solving an issue, never drag it out .

Hence, Yun Ruofeng exited the inner court and headed towards the stable to get a horse before riding towards the direction of the posthouse .

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Meanwhile, Su Xi-er was eating a bowl of plain porridge made by the female cook in the posthouse . She returned to her room to rest after she had finished .

1 . 'Orchid' is read as 'lan' in Chinese, and it sounds the same as the character 'lan' in Ning Rulan's name

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