"Is it really okay?" Ren Yingying asked, still uneasy.
"Hmm." Linlin nodded. "It's hard to guarantee that someone will still buy and sell privately, but large quantities won't be so easy."
The crux of the problem lies not in the sulfur, but in the White Lotus Sect sect itself.
The problem now is that the imperial court has a strong and well-equipped army. As long as it is decisive and ruthless enough, what is the White Lotus Sect?
Kill one to warn a hundred.
If that's not enough, then kill ten to warn a hundred.
What faith do they have? They seek peace and health.
When faced with the choice between believing in the White Lotus Sect or going to the guillotine, out of a hundred people, ninety-nine and a half would choose to save their lives.
The mountain was bombed, killing hundreds of innocent civilians.
The members of the White Lotus Sect were smug, believing they had bewitched the people and embarrassed Emperor Wen.
Little did they know, this hastened their own demise.
Emperor Wen could have dealt with them before, but he hadn't made up his mind.
After all, too many ordinary people are involved, and it's easy for innocent people to be harmed.
However, their indiscriminate killing of innocent people only made Emperor Wen truly determined to eliminate them at all costs.
Amidst the bloodshed and carnage, the imperial court had long since lost its bloodlust.
Since Emperor Wen ascended the throne, he had been gentle and mild-mannered. Although he occasionally liked to provoke the censors, he had never taken such drastic measures.
There is widespread panic both within and outside the court; even the censors are less prone to making noise.
Who knows who the Emperor will choose to use as a practice subject next?
Ren Yingying felt relieved after hearing Linlin's explanation.
"I just hate that there's such a big age gap between us!" Ren Yingying sighed repeatedly.
Lang Xuan looked bewildered. "We're about the same age, what does the Crown Princess want?"
Ren Yingying looked at her adorable expression and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek. "If I were a few years younger, you wouldn't stand a chance!"
Then Jinse pulled her away.
Lang Xuan belatedly realized that Ren Yingying meant she wanted to marry Yuwen Duo!
That won't do!
Linlin smiled and said, "My aunt likes to joke, don't take it to heart."
"Hmm." Lang Xuan nodded seriously, "But even if it's true, it's normal."
It's perfectly normal that Yuwen Duo appealed to both young and old.
"Oh dear, you're busy," Lang Xuan said. "I'm sorry to have taken up your time!"
Linlin: "It's okay, you can stay and keep me company."
No, that's not good.
Lang Xuan said softly, "Can I come find you again later?"
"What's wrong?"
Is there really anything more important than myself?
Linlin smiled at the thought.
How could he be so narcissistic!
Lang Xuan really gave him a lot of confidence.
In her eyes, he was always number one. He didn't know what was number two, but it was definitely far behind him.
This silly boy, with a heart full of sincere passion.
"I... I'll go back and find Xiao Huai first."
Linlin:"..."
Narcissism will eventually lead to being proven wrong.
He had secretly mocked Qu Nian in his heart before, thinking he was worse than a dog; now that it was his turn, he felt even more embarrassed.
Humans are inferior to turtles.
"... Xiao Huai is missing. I don't know which mouse hole it's hidden in. I won't feel at ease until I find it," Lang Xuan explained. "Once I find it, I'll bring it with me."
"Good."
It turns out the Xiao Huai was using the disappearing act to get attention.
Thank goodness.
Lang Xuan went back inside, closed the doors and windows, drew the curtains, and continued to lie on the floor, searching for the turtle.
I searched and searched, but still couldn't find it.
Lang Xuan was sweating profusely with anxiety.
She was worried that the little golden turtle had already gone out, and she was also worried that Linlin was anxious.
She thought for a moment and then sent someone to tell Linlin that she wasn't going and didn't need to wait for her.
Unexpectedly, Linlin came back.
"What's wrong?"
At that moment Lang Xuan had just crawled out from under the bed, looking disheveled and embarrassed, and asked...
"I'll come back and help you look for it," Linlin said.
She must be very upset after searching for so long without finding it.
For some unknown reason, Lang Xuan and this little golden turtle got along very well.
Lang Xuan quickly waved her hand. "No need, no need, you go and get busy!"
Linlin: "It's okay. Didn't you say I'm smart? Maybe I can find it for you soon."
"No, no, no," Lang Xuan said, "Even if I'm smart, I can find it myself. You're the Crown Prince now..."
"Is the Crown Prince not an ordinary person?"
"No, that's not what I meant. It's just that if others find out," Lang Xuan stammered, "What will they say about me!"
She was genuinely anxious.
She didn't want people to say that Yuwen Duo was blinded by lust and went back to his room in broad daylight to accompany her to find the turtle.
Wouldn't that make her a sinner?
"Hurry up and look." Linlin came over, patted her head, lifted her robe, and squatted down to look under the bed. "It doesn't seem to be here."
Lang Xuan stopped pushing him away, only wanting to find Xiao Huai as soon as possible.
Once we find it, we'll definitely give the turtle a good beating!
Linlin accompanied her, and they thoroughly searched the floor again, but found nothing.
Lang Xuan was so anxious she was almost in tears. "Did it climb out? But the threshold is so high, it can't get over it!"
"Look higher up."
They searched for another hour, and finally started rummaging through boxes and cabinets.
Lang Xuan: "How could it possibly be hidden in the closet?"
She was still debating whether to ask outsiders for help in the search.
If she didn't search, she worried that the little golden turtle, who had never experienced the dangers of the outside world, would be cooked alive; but if she made a big fuss, she feared it would damage Yuwen Duo's reputation...
She's having such a hard time.
Just as I was hesitating, I heard Linlin say, "Found it!"
"Ah?" Lang Xuan rushed over and saw that a box in the trunk had been opened, and on top of the box of pearls lay a little golden tortoise fast asleep.
Lang Xuan: "..."
The pearl was given to her by Tang Zhuyun.
Tang Zhuyun herself loved pearls very much, so she wanted to give these precious things to her children.
She couldn't understand how the little golden tortoise had gotten into the box and then opened it to crawl inside.
"Here it is." Linlin turned the box around, revealing a large hole and a pile of sawdust in front of it.
Lang Xuan: "... This, was it Xiao Huai who did it?"
Such a small body, yet it possesses such great energy?
Linlin chuckled at her words: "So, do you think I did it?"
"No, it's just that I think... that Xiao Huai!"
It can not only bite through boxes and cages, but also open chests.
"Are you some kind of demon?" Lang Xuan pointed at Xiao Huai's head and scolded, "Look at you! Come out here!"
The little golden tortoise lay comfortably on the pearl, looking quite content.
Lang Xuan reached out and picked it up by its shell. The little golden turtle struggled and seemed very unhappy.
Linlin took it from Lang Xuan and placed it beside her. It then huffed and puffed as it climbed into the cage, surprisingly quickly.
Linlin thought for a moment, then grabbed a handful of pearls from the box and held them in front of it.
The little golden turtle was immediately satisfied, rubbed its little head against the pearl, and then moved the pearl closer to itself.
Lang Xuan was dumbfounded.
So, is the little golden tortoise also greedy?