Cui Xiaoqiu said helplessly, "She's calling you."
Yanran: "What does she want with me? My charm won't work on me."
Lang Xuan is truly a beauty.
Tang Zhuyun always said that the child had delicate features, like a porcelain doll; especially those watery eyes, which were sparkling and looked like a frightened deer when startled, making her very charming.
Yanran: She may not be very shrewd, but she is undeniably lovable.
Cui Xiaoqiu knew more than Yanran, saying, "She gave your brother some evidence of the Lang Family's private dealings with Prince of Ding, which is why he's safe and sound now."
Yanran asked, "So, she's here to help?"
"Maybe, let's go check."
"I can go by myself."
It wasn't easy for her to carry that person up to the roof!
Although she was skilled in martial arts, she didn't possess the superhuman strength that Little Tangyuan had.
And Cui Xiaoqiu, although she looks thin and weak, is actually quite heavy.
When I carried him up just now, he struggled and almost pulled Yanran down with him.
Cui Xiaoqiu grabbed her sleeve. "No."
"You're scared here all by yourself? Fine, fine, I give up. Let's go."
Without a word, Yanran scooped up Cui Xiaoqiu in her arms and jumped down with the agility of a swallow.
Getting down was easier.
Cui Xiaoqiu's face turned purplish-red from holding her breath.
Yanran actually...
Was he, in her heart, weak and unable to take care of himself?
"Come on, follow me and squeeze forward!" Yanran rolled up her sleeves and pushed her way forward.
Amidst the complaints of the crowd, she exerted a great deal of effort and finally squeezed her way to Lang Xuan's side.
"Are you looking for me or Cui Xiaoqiu?" Yanran asked Lang Xuan directly.
Lang Xuan said, "Princess, I'm here to see you."
Yanran: "... Oh, you wanted to see me about something?"
Lang Xuan said, "Princess, may I speak to you in private?"
They were surrounded by people!
Yanran leaned closer and said, "Just whisper it in my ear."
Lang Xuan was somewhat surprised by her easygoing nature, but she still leaned close to her ear and, though her voice was soft, she clearly explained what she knew.
"Really?" Yanran's eyes lit up instantly after hearing Yanran.
Lang Xuan said that Prince of Ding had a private army called the Black Armor Army, which numbered about one or two thousand men and was trained by the Lang Family for Prince of Ding.
Maintaining a private army is a red line, but it seems everyone is eager to cross it.
Lang Xuan nodded firmly. "These people are all trusted confidants of the Lang Family."
In their previous life, after the downfall of Prince of Ding and the Lang Family, this group plotted an assassination during the autumn hunt.
The Empress was struck by an arrow and remained unconscious for several months. The Emperor's hair turned white overnight, and he cared for her tirelessly, almost losing his own life in the process.
It is said that when the Empress woke up and saw the Emperor, she thought a stranger had broken into her bedchamber, which caused a funny incident.
Baoxuan, who was raised by the Empress, was also very sad and cried so much that she ruined her eyes. The imperial physician prescribed a medicine to wash her eyes.
It hurt so much when she washed her eyes that her cries could be heard throughout the entire Eastern Palace.
Yuwen Duo often coaxed her and personally helped her wash.
At that time, Lang Xuan thought that if she were Baoxuan, she would be willing to wash every day, even if it hurt to death, as long as Yuwen Duo was by her side.
Because this memory was so deeply etched in her mind, she subconsciously avoided recalling it.
It was only yesterday, in her attempt to find a way to save Linlin, that she remembered this.
If the private soldiers can be captured, it will further prove that Prince of Ding deserves to die.
Where are they hiding?
Lang Xuan said, "I know!"
In his previous life, Yuwen Duo personally led the attack on their stronghold, wiping out all the remaining forces.
After hearing her words, Yanran said, "I'll have someone investigate right away!"
Lang Xuan nodded and said, "I... I also gave the Prince some evidence before, but I don't know why he won't produce it..."
Yanran said, "Hey, you don't understand my brother at all. He's as cunning as a sieve. He'll only use his trump card after Gao Zheng has completely lost his temper."
Lang Xuan: Really? Is Yuwen Duo such a superficial person?
No, he isn't!
Linlin proved with her actions that she is!
He was calm and composed, his words clear and logical, and although his voice was clear and gentle, it was difficult to refute him.
Lang Xuan's gaze hadn't left Linlin since he started speaking.
In this life, finally there is no "hatred" between them, and she can look at him, admire him, and... be infatuated with him without any guilt.
She loves him.
He was more powerful than she had imagined.
Yes, her liking was superficial; she simply loved him, and that was powerful.
A man's ability is equivalent to his sex appeal.
It turns out that the idea of having a private army, which she had racked her brains to come up with, was unnecessary... he could handle it himself.
However, Lang Xuan comforted herself, feeling happy that she had helped the Empress escape a calamity.
There was a scene from her past life when she was a wandering ghost, a scene she would never forget, even if she were reborn a hundred times.
Before her coffin was sealed, Yuwen Duo stood beside her, his gaze lingering on her face for a long time.
Because she died in the sweltering heat of late summer, her body lay in state for several days, and her face became swollen and deformed, making her look extremely unsightly.
He probably dislikes her.
Even after becoming a ghost, Lang Xuan felt ashamed of herself.
"Your Highness, it's time to seal the coffin."
"Wait a little longer."
Lang Xuan said, "Hurry up and seal it up, don't wait any longer, I don't want to see myself looking ugly anymore."
After waiting for a while, the Empress arrived.
She sighed and stepped forward to gently pat Yuwen Duo's shoulder.
She was gentle and kind, speaking quickly and laughing loudly when happy; otherwise, she was approachable, with a smile always in her eyes, and Lang Xuan always remembered her as such.
Yuwen Duo called out softly, "Mother," but did not turn around; his gaze remained fixed on the coffin.
"Seal the coffin, let her rest in peace as soon as possible."
"Mother," Lang Xuan heard Yuwen Duo's voice become a little hoarse, "Why don't you send her something?"
Afterwards, and even after his reincarnation, Lang Xuan kept thinking about why he would make such a request.
Later, she gave herself an explanation: it must be that the Empress was very blessed, Yuwen Duo wanted to share in her good fortune in his next life.
He treated her with utmost kindness and compassion.
Upon hearing this, the Empress took off the only ring on her finger.
It was a pearl ring, and the color of the pearl was indescribably beautiful.
"No, Mother, that's too precious." Yuwen Duo stopped the Empress.
The Empress replied, "It's alright. She is your... wife."
Then the Empress placed the ring in the coffin.
Lang Xuan thought that she had probably truly benefited from the Empress's good fortune in this life.
She didn't repeat the same mistake; she tried her best, and it seems she has saved her family.
She remembered the Empress's generosity, which was why she was able to escape this calamity in this life, and Lang Xuan was very happy.
"See? That settles it." Yanran raised an eyebrow triumphantly. "My brother's out. Come on, let's go!"
Gao Zheng declared that Linlin was innocent.
Lang Xuan turned and ran away.
"Hey, hey, you..."
Linlin came out, listened to Yanran finish speaking, her eyebrows twitched slightly, and then she said, "Let's talk about it when we get back."
Today, he has probably become famous overnight.
He was not only granted the title of Prince Ming, but also made a solemn entrance.