
The atmosphere in the tent stopped. Faced with Yue Ting's troubles, most of the people secretly believed that this was the punishment that heaven had inflicted for this depraved prince.
Lin Mengya remained silent in her chair. He had just shut the mouths of King Ming and the Crown Prince by making a few statements.
The two men looked at each other for a moment. Although King Ming was not resigned to the results, he could not think of any other way to make things difficult for Lin Mengya. He must endure his displeasure.
He has been running his country in the western states as he has wanted for years. Even Emperor Dajin treated him like a brother every time they met.
He never expected that he would fall into the hands of a young woman.
His Majesty, the Crown Prince, the western state guards made a ruckus, pressuring Princess Yu to take responsibility. They even barged into Prince Yu's tent!
An imperial guard who entered the tent suddenly reported to them.
Before the Crown Prince had time to react, Lin Mengya smashed his hand onto the table with great force.
Is this the way the nobles of the western states behave? While one of you tried to take me down with a threat here, your men took the opportunity to break into my tent. Is this allowed?
King Ming was fixated by Lin Mengya's question.
What was meant as a confrontation from the leader of the vassal state of the west, has now turned around. At this moment, Lin Mengya seemed to have the upper hand in the entire matter.
Father, Crown Prince, please listen to what Ming Yue has to say.
Suddenly, Ming Yue who had fused with the corner of the wall stood up.
He looked in the direction where King Ming and the Crown Prince were with a pair of crescent-shaped eyes, which were so full of life that they seemed to be able to speak.
From the moment Lin Mengya looked at Ming Yue, she knew that Ming Yue was not as simple as it seemed. In fact, Lin Mengya had observed that even the Crown Prince was looking at Ming Yue a second time because he had such attractive eyes.
I guess it was just a misunderstanding.
It seemed that nothing could be done to save the situation with regards to Hu Luna's serious injury.
However, why did the western vassal state guards barge into Prince Yu's tent?
The sudden turn of events not only brought distress to King Ming alone.
The calm manner of Princess Ming Yue did not show any desperate emotions, despite knowing that her brother was seriously injured.
Second Brother is hard to manage, so it is likely that he has offended someone. My father did this because of his love for a son. Forgive my father if he acts in a hurry.
His eyes twinkled and with gentleness as if there were ripples in his eyes. At the same time, his eyes showed a tinge of melancholy, so much so that the hearts of those people were melted down, no matter how hard their hearts were.
With her gentle words, she had given the three of them a way out of this difficult and awkward situation.
The Crown Prince had long been fascinated by this beauty, so much so that he could not refuse her request.
What Princess Ming Yue said was true. Maybe it's all a misunderstanding. Moreover, we have yet to come to a conclusion on the matter of the Second Prince. If we continue to debate the matter here, wouldn't we give the perpetrator a chance to cause further harm? The most important thing right now was to take care of the Second Prince's injuries.
The Crown Prince, bewitched at this moment, changed his attitude and began to calm down with his tone.
Lin Mengya laughed silently at herself but remained staring at King Ming, giving him a look that was neither haughty nor humble.
Finally, King Ming seemed to be distracted by some other things, and he no longer looked depressed.
The Crown Prince and Ming Yue were right. I have wronged Princess Yu. Please forgive me for my reckless behavior. It was really because of my love for my son that I acted like this.
Lin Mengya knew not to push any further because King Ming had retreated.
He nodded his head, but still raised his head proudly, as if he had just made a difficult decision to give up.
However, we can't just let this matter go. It's good that Prince Yu is here. Since this entire episode started because of all of you, you will be responsible for finding the culprit.
The Crown Prince immediately targeted Long Tianhao, who had just entered the tent.
From the Crown Prince's words, one could tell that he was still siding with King Ming of the western vassal state. An idea surfaced in Lin Mengya's mind immediately.
Your Highness, Crown Prince, please give gifts and punishments clearly so that everyone will be punished. If my husband finds the culprit, how are you going to give him the gift?
Could it be that he was targeting Long Tianhao, now that he had failed to take down Lin Mengya?
Such a bargain is impossible in the world. The Crown Prince's plan was clearly immature and well thought out.
The Crown Prince hesitated. There's no reward whatsoever. The Crown Prince did not expect Long Tianhao to be able to hand over the culprit, then he would make things even more difficult for him.
If Prince Yu can hand over the culprit, I will fulfill his wish. What do you think of this gift?
Any wish?
Lin Mengya laughed inside with a sneer.
Is the Crown Prince so sure that he can't catch the culprit?
Prince Yu is young, smart, and talented. I'm sure he'll find the culprit. However, if the killer is too cunning, will we continue to wait indefinitely until he is found?
He wanted a time limit.
The Crown Prince pondered for a moment and pretended to look as if he was in a difficult position.
All right, the limit is three days. If Prince Yu is unable to hand over the killer after three days, I will have to interrogate Princess Yu.
How absurd the Crown Prince is! It was clear that he thought Lin Mengya was the culprit.
Huh! What a despicable approach.
Alrighty! Three days will be the limit. If I cannot catch the culprit, I will bear the blame, even though I am innocent.
Lin Mengya had to say the last bit to mock the Crown Prince for his injustice.
In doing so, he raised discontent and doubt about the Crown Prince's assessment in many noble families.
After all, Lin Mengya and Long Tianhao were close family members of the Crown Prince.
He was willing to sacrifice his immediate family members in order for them to become scapegoats in order to gain some short-term benefits. He's so heartless!
Lin Mengya's words instantly provoked the Crown Prince's fury.
The Crown Prince, in turn, saw disappointment on the faces of his people and was shocked.
Lin Mengya and Long Tianhao walked out of the tent before the Crown Prince could explain himself.
A feeling of hatred towards Lin Mengya emerged from the Crown Prince's heart.
This woman has ruined all her plans.
He couldn't wait to see how Lin Mengya would escape this time!
Lin Mengya and Long Tianhao walked out of the tent one after another.
Long Tianhao had been keeping a straight face all this time as if he was completely unaffected by what had happened.
Only until the two of them disappeared from the Crown Prince's sight did Long Tianhao sigh.
Did the Crown Prince make things difficult for you?
He had originally discussed some matters with Qinghan in his tent when suddenly, the guard he had assigned to watch over Lin Mengya rushed over to report to him what had happened.
The guard said that Lin Mengya had been taken to the Crown Prince's tent, where King Ming was also located.
Long Tianhao immediately knew something was amiss. He was sure it had something to do with Hu Lunan.
King Ming was a difficult person to deal with. Moreover, the Crown Prince had been watching him for a long time.
No, they have not qualified to make things difficult for me.
Perhaps, the Emperor was aware of the Crown Prince's weakness, so the Emperor made an exception and promoted Lin Mengya to first-rate empress, meaning her rank was the same as that of the Crown Prince's empress.
For this reason, even if the Crown Prince wanted to punish him for a crime, he would have to hand him over for questioning by the Patrich Court.
After the Patrichs Court sentenced him, he would then be handed over to the Ministry of Appointment in Imperial China.
After this, the Emperor had to personally approve and sign the document before he was finally punished.
The Crown Prince only wanted to take down Lin Mengya and Long Tianhao. If she really went deeper, perhaps even the Queen would not have the authority to punish them.
This of course only speaks theoretically.
The Queen could practically still punish the princess.
All right, rest assured that I'll find the culprit.
The worry on Long Tianhao's face slightly touched Lin Mengya.
She had not expected that expressionless-looking man to be so worried about her.
I've made preparations in regards to the killer.
Lin Mengya smiled mysteriously, pulled on Long Tianhao's clothes and walked towards a quiet and thoughtful corner.
This
This is a tent for storing grain.
Although it was vast, it was very basic.
Lin Mengya lifted the curtain to the entrance and inside were some dancers lying there, unconscious.
They were the dancers who entertained Hu Lunan in his tent that day. You will be surprised to know their true identity.
Qinghu was the one who found them.
It could be a coincidence, but it could also be someone's intention that they are there.
These three women are Peach Blossom Docks assassins.
Qinghu looked at the sighs of the Peach Blossom Dock on them as she helped Lin Mengya calm these dancers down.
He said this was a special assassin belonging to the Meimen Department of the Peach Blossom Dock.
Not only were their appearances alluring, but they were also ruthless when attacking. They specialize in targeting depraved men.
Now they have been captured by him.
As the saying went that heaven would not let even a blind sparrow die of hunger, just when Lin Mengya was about to fall asleep, someone provided a pillow for him to lay his head.
I see, but what does the Peach Blossom Dock have to do with our problems?
While Long Tianhao listened patiently Lin Mengya explained to him the cause of the aftermath of the incident, in the end, he still looked extremely tense.
Wherever this was the assassin from the Peach Blossom Dock, there must have been a dangerous plot and murder scheme.
It was highly likely that they were on a mission targeting Hu Lunan.
Aren't you afraid they'll turn around and point their fingers at you? What if they insist that they don't do it, what will you do?
Long Tianhao furrowed his brows as his mind searched for a solution.
Lin Mengya let go of the curtain so it fell. These women would not wake up in the few hours since Qinghu had punched their acupoints.
It will depend on Qinghu. He knew clearly the weaknesses of the assassins. As long as we can prove that they are assassins working for the Peach Blossom Dock
King Ming will be far more desperate than we are in taking their lives.
Nodding, Lin Mengya thought of making others as scapegoats always seemed to do the trick.
Moreover, Qinghu had once told him that the Peach Blossom Dock killer was extremely evil and their hands were filled with male blood.
This was especially true for the assassins belonging to this Meimen Department. To be a part of it, the assassins are expected to kill their lovers and close family to qualify.
What kind of beast would not even save the lives of their loved ones?
For this reason, he did not sympathize with them, nor would he think that it was a pity to get rid of them.
I want us to work together on a plan so that the people who are hiding in the dark and waiting for us to help complete their mission, will be revealed!