The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 359: cautious
Chapter 359 Caution
Seeing the prince turn his head to look at him, Mr. Fang slowly said: “This way, firstly… it can show that the prince did not blame the Zhenguo Princess because her family had affected his reputation. Secondly, with the prince’s confidant accompanying her, the Zhenguo Princess will definitely be more successful when she returns to Shuoyang to handle the matter, and the Zhenguo Princess will also remember the prince’s kindness. Thirdly, if the people sent by the prince strictly order the local officials to severely punish the people, they can also win the hearts of the people for the prince. If the Zhenguo Princess gives the order, the people’s hearts… will belong to the Zhenguo Princess.”
“I agree with the first two points that Mr. Fang said! But the third one… I don’t agree. The Princess Zhenguo is such a smart person. If the people I send compete with the Princess Zhenguo for the hearts of the people, won’t it make the Princess Zhenguo feel disappointed? The Princess Zhenguo is now completely loyal to me. If I do this, how will the Princess Zhenguo view me?”
After the prince finished speaking, he said, “I heard that bandits are rampant around Shuoyang. Last time, even Rong Yan’s goods were robbed! So send… Quan Yu and two teams of guards from the prince’s mansion to follow the princess. Everything will be under her command.”
Old Fang paused slightly as he followed the prince’s steps, and his hands hidden in his sleeves tightened slightly. This was the second time the prince had denied Bai Qingyan, and it was not a good sign.
Mr. Fang smiled and nodded without showing any emotion. “Well, I will send someone to check it out first. After all, the Princess Zhenguo will leave the day after tomorrow, so there is still time! Your Highness… you should be more cautious, don’t you agree?!”
The prince chuckled, “Mr. Fang is just too cautious! It’s up to you, but don’t delay the departure of the Princess Zhenguo. I… still want to see her off in person.”
Since he was doing a favor, the prince must make sure that he looked impeccable, so it would be best if he did it in person.
Moreover, regarding what Mr. Fang said just now, about trying to trip up King Liang during the disaster relief in Yanwo, the prince also wanted to ask Bai Qingyan’s opinion and see what Bai Qingyan had to say.
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After Bai Qingyan came out of the Prince’s Mansion and rode away from the alley, she was instructing Lupin to spread the news that she was here to see Prince Bingming today and would return to Shuoyang the day after tomorrow, especially to the Left Prime Minister Li Mao, to make sure he knew.
Unexpectedly, just after she finished explaining, she heard someone calling her.
“Sister Bai! Sister Bai!”
Hearing the sound, Bai Qingyan reined in his horse and turned it around.
Bai Qingyan immediately saw Xiao Rongyan standing at the entrance of the restaurant with a group of young men from aristocratic families in Dadu City.
He had distinct brow bones, nose bridge and jaw ridges. He was wearing a green shirt with dark patterns and a slanting collar. He was tall and slender, with an extraordinary and calm aura of dignity, which made him particularly conspicuous among the group of proud nobles.
Lu Yuanpeng excitedly held the hem of his gown and trotted over from the steps of the restaurant. He ran to Bai Qingyan happily, looked up at Bai Qingyan sitting on a tall horse, with a heroic figure and stunning features, and smiled: “Where are you going, Sister Bai?”
“I just came out of the Prince’s Mansion and was about to go back home.”
When Lu Yuanpeng heard Bai Qingyan’s reply, he took advantage of the situation and held the reins for Bai Qingyan. He tilted his neck and smiled, “I’m hosting today. I’d like to invite Brother Xiao, Qin Lang, Sima Ping and the others to celebrate my vindication. Sister Bai, please come and have a drink too! Give Yuanpeng a chance. Thank you, Sister Bai.”
Bai Qingyan was amused by Lu Yuanpeng’s words. Knowing that Lu Yuanpeng had no ill intentions, he said, “You should thank Lord Lu, the Minister of the Dali Temple, who cleared your name. Why are you thanking me?”
Qin Lang saw that it was Bai Qingyan, and tightened his hands at his side. He also walked towards Bai Qingyan. As soon as he came up to her, he heard Lu Yuanpeng say in a tone that said, “My father-in-law said that the first people to check the cause of Lin Xinan’s death… and ask the neighbors about the time of Lin Xinan’s death were from the Zhenguo Princess Mansion. So I guess Sister Bai must have known that I was wronged and would turn the danger into safety. Otherwise, Sister Bai would definitely find the Dali Temple, right?”
Qin Lang stood aside and watched Lu Yuanpeng sell out his grandfather for nothing, feeling somewhat envious.
Only those who grew up in pampering could be so innocent.
Qin Lang bowed and said, “My princess, are you going back home?”
Bai Qingyan nodded, but did not dismount: “I will go back to the Shuoyang clan the day after tomorrow morning. Now that Daliang has deployed troops on the border, I am a little worried. I will go and ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince if there is any unusual movement in Daliang.”
In the capital city, is there anyone who can spread news faster than this group of playboys?
Xiao Rongyan and several other sons of noble families in the capital came over and saluted Bai Qingyan.
Only then did she dismount and return the greeting.
Yue Shi stood at the back and wanted to greet Bai Qingyan, but he couldn’t squeeze in front of these young masters from wealthy families, so he could only watch.
“Sister Bai is going back to Shuoyang? Is it because the Shuoyang clan leader and the elders… caused trouble in front of the Zhenguo Princess’s mansion? I heard that he even made the ancestor so angry that he vomited blood!”
Seeing Bai Qingyan’s indescribable expression, Lu Yuanpeng’s heart suddenly boiled with anger, and he was extremely disgusted with the Shuoyang Bai clan.
I have never seen such shameless people who bully the rich and powerful in this world. They are in the capital city, and they dare not even take the Grand Princess seriously. If Sister Bai returns to Shuoyang in the future, won’t they make a scene in front of Sister Bai? !
The Bai family is a century-old military family. All the sons and daughters are outstanding and capable. Why is it that the clan is filled with only hateful and despicable people?
“I see that the princess is in a hurry. I wonder what’s the matter. Can I help you?” Xiao Rongyan looked at Bai Qingyan with a smile in his extremely deep eyes, and his attitude was gentle and calm.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Xiao. Yan… can handle it on your own.” Bai Qingyan bowed to Xiao Rongyan.
“Sister Bai, how about I go to Shuoyang with you the next day?” Lu Yuanpeng looked at Bai Qingyan and said, “As long as Sister Bai gives an order, I will definitely… obey Sister Bai’s orders.”
Bai Qingyan smiled at Lu Yuanpeng: “I can still handle it.”
After saying that, Bai Qingyan bowed to the young masters of the noble families and said, “I won’t bother you any more. Bai Qingyan will take his leave now.”
“Princess, please wait…” Xiao Rongyan smiled and turned around. After bowing to Lu Yuanpeng and his group, he said, “I still have something to discuss with you. You all go ahead. I will be there shortly.”
Although the fact that Xiao Rongyan was in love with Bai Qingyan had not spread to the capital, how could these playboys who were good at romantic affairs not see it?
Although they were all on good terms with Xiao Rongyan and had never looked down on his background, they all knew that it was unlikely for the princess of the Great Jin Kingdom to marry a merchant.
Especially since Bai Qingyan once swore in front of the coffin that she would never marry in her life.
However, since Xiao Rongyan wanted to ask Bai Qingyan for help, it would be difficult for them to stop him openly. After all, Xiao Rongyan had always been very prudent in his actions and must have his own plans.
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