readytorunbook Chapter 141 Murong Fu
Chapter 141 Murong Fu
After returning to their residence, Su Yue and Li Lan immediately instructed their servants to spread the word about how Prince Yong'an had harassed Su Yinyin on the street and made inappropriate remarks. This was to prevent Prince Yong'an from later turning the tables and falsely accusing them.
This was a plan they devised on their way back.
"Lanlan, when you see your grandmother later, don't tell her about your sister leaving with other people. Don't make your grandmother worry."
“I’m awake! But Yue-jie, don’t worry. Yin-yin is smart and capable, and she has experts protecting her. Those people are no match for her.”
Su Yue worriedly said, "I just hope my sister comes back safely."
At the Regent's Palace, Zhou Yuan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that Lin Yao was unharmed.
Entering the room, he saw a maid tucking Lin Yao in. When Lin Yao saw Zhou Yuan enter, she tried to get up to greet him, but Zhou Yuan stopped her. "No need for formalities, just lie down!"
"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life!"
Zhou Yuan waved his hand, "I was just doing it on a whim. Besides, you shielded me from an arrow, so we're even."
Lin Yao nodded slightly, "No matter what, Your Highness saved me."
Zhou Yuan glanced at Lin Yao, a slight thought stirring in his heart, but he quickly concealed it. "Just focus on recovering from your injuries. Once you're healed, leave the palace."
Lin Yao's heart tightened, but she replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness."
Her injuries will require some time to heal. During this time, getting close to the prince and winning his favor should be a piece of cake. Lin Yao was lost in her own fantasies.
Just then, the bodyguards who were secretly protecting Su Yinyin requested an audience.
Upon seeing the prince, the guard bowed and reported, "Your Highness, the princess has been taken away by a white-haired man!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan's heart tightened, and he asked worriedly, "Do you know who she is? Is she injured?"
"I was unaware that the princess was unharmed. I have already sent men to follow her secretly."
Zhou Yuan felt a little relieved when he heard that his men were secretly following him: "Take me there immediately."
Lin Yao watched Zhou Yuan's hurried departure with surprise. From their conversation, she gleaned information that this princess was very important to the prince.
Lin Yao secretly resolved to quickly win over the Regent. She wanted to become the Regent's Queen.
Lin Yao came from a remote area; her parents were also people involved in the martial arts world, and she herself was one of them. She was unaware of many things concerning the imperial court, such as Su Yinyin's investiture as a princess.
They don't have much of a concept of social status when it comes to marrying someone of equal social standing; they believe that as long as two people love each other, that's enough!
Lin Yao looked at the maid beside her. She had just learned from chatting with the maid that the maid's name was Xiao Yan.
Lin Yao took off the jade bracelet from her wrist and handed it to the maid, saying, "Xiao Yan, please take care of me during this time."
“Miss Lin, it is my duty to take care of you. You flatter me too much. I would never dare to accept anything from you.”
Lin Yao gently slipped the jade bracelet onto Xiao Yan's wrist and said with a smile, "This is just a small token of my appreciation. If you don't accept it, do you think it's too little?" Seeing this, Xiao Yan had no choice but to accept it and became even more attentive.
Lin Yao knew that now was not a good time to inquire. She would ask more carefully in a couple of days. For now, she should focus on recovering.
She felt that Zhou Yuan must have treated her quite specially. Otherwise, he wouldn't have carried her, injured as she was, away from that mountain. Thinking of the time she lay in his arms, her heart filled with sweetness!
After much deliberation, Lin Yao couldn't help but ask Xiao Yan about the princess. It turned out her name was Su Yinyin. She was a princess recently bestowed upon her by the emperor, and her status was extremely noble.
Furthermore, a few days ago, the prince personally went to propose marriage, but was rejected by Su Yinyin.
Lin Yao was shocked. This meant that if Su Yinyin married Zhou Yuan, she would be the rightful princess. Lin Yao clenched her fists; it seemed that winning the position of princess would be fraught with difficulties.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yuan and his guards hurriedly arrived at a secluded courtyard. The gate was closed, and the surroundings were eerily quiet.
Just as the guard was about to push the door open, it slowly opened.
Seeing this, the guards looked around warily, then cautiously went inside, with Zhou Yuan following closely behind.
Su Yinyin stood there unharmed, with the white-haired man standing opposite her with his hands behind his back. A hint of surprise flashed in Su Yinyin's eyes upon seeing Zhou Yuan's arrival.
Zhou Yuan roared, "Who exactly are you? Why did you invite Yinyin here?"
The man in white chuckled lightly: "What business is it of yours that I brought her here? The Regent is in such a hurry, what is your relationship with him?"
Zhou Yuan scrutinized the white-haired man, noticing his face and combining it with the information he held in his hands. He knew this man was the crown prince of the neighboring country.
I've heard that although this prince is exceptionally handsome, he has white hair, an eccentric personality, and is ruthless.
Zhou Yuan said coldly, "Your Highness Murong Fu, the Crown Prince of the neighboring country, sneaked into our country. If I do anything to you, you will have no one to complain to."
The Crown Prince waved his hand dismissively, saying, "I am merely catching up with the Princess today. Why is the Regent so concerned?"
From the conversation, Su Yinyin gleaned information: this was a prince from another country. Why would a prince come to his own country to steal gold? It seems he has an inside job!
Fortunately, I've already acquired the gold mine. I'll find an opportunity to give back to the people.
Su Yinyin looked at the white-haired prince as if he were a thief.
Seeing Su Yinyin's gaze, Crown Prince Murong Fu guessed what she was thinking: "Princess, we are the same type of people, we are equally matched, so don't look at me like that!"
Su Yinyin turned her head away, ignoring Murong Fu!
Seeing that the two seemed to be getting along well, Zhou Yuan snorted coldly, "I am already engaged to Yinyin. Are you trying to ruin Yinyin's reputation with this?"
The man in white laughed loudly, his laughter echoing through the courtyard, carrying a chilling tone. "A marriage contract? It's nothing but worldly stuff. The princess doesn't want to marry you, so why force her?"
Su Yinyin then spoke up, "Your Highness, we are indeed not destined to be together. Please do not persist in this matter."
Zhou Yuan looked at Su Yinyin, his eyes filled with incomprehension and resentment. "Yinyin, why? Is it all because of him?"
Su Yinyin lowered her head slightly and remained silent. She truly wanted to use this opportunity to make Zhou Yuan give up on her.
The man in white looked at Zhou Yuan, then at Su Yinyin. "The matter is now clear. Princess, come with me."
After saying this, he pulled Su Yinyin away. Zhou Yuan drew his sword, and a fight was about to break out.
Seeing this, Su Yinyin shook her head and said to the two of them, "You two fight! I'll go first. First brother, let's go!"
As soon as Su Yinyin finished speaking, Old One, who had been hiding somewhere, appeared, grabbed Su Yinyin's arm, and left this place of trouble.
The two men stared blankly as Su Yinyin left. Seeing this, Zhou Yuan didn't bother arguing with Crown Prince Murong Fu and followed her away.
Murong Fu looked in the direction Su Yinyin left, and his curiosity about her grew even stronger.
Murong Fu's body had reached its limit. He collapsed to the ground. He was taking medication, so he looked like a normal person.
He wanted to test Su Yinyin, but he got nothing in return.
Su Yinyin had already realized that his body was at its limit, so she quickly left when they were about to fight.
She wouldn't take someone's life before the matter was fully investigated.