Chapter 35 Its Said that the Third Prince is Friendly and Handsome (1/2)
Ao Chenyi's smile was ruthless. He leaned backward lazily, narrowed his eyes, and said, ”Tell His Majesty I said that Zuo Zhibing intended to kill me and gossiped about the royal family. His crime is unforgivable. So I killed him to warn others.”
His voice was cold and indifferent. It seemed that he didn't know his words had determined the lives of hundreds of people.
His words also showed that he hadn't negotiated with His Majesty before killing this official.
The Emperor was the supreme master of a country. But this one, Prince Yi, dared to directly kill an official without His Majesty's permission. How arrogant he was.
”Yes!” The guards did not dare to say more, respectfully nodded before they left.
Ao Chenyi stood up and walked to the window, coldly looking out of the window. Suddenly, it seemed that he found something fun. He smiled and said profoundly, ”What a funny little thing!”
His gaze fell on Ning Xueyan, who was strolling with Qingyu's support. He heard that this little girl had been ill in order to gain Madam Dowager's trust. Now she went out before recovering from an illness. Who was she going to frame?
”Your Highness, need me to invite her to come?” The eunuch standing on one side saw Ao Chenyi's smile and flattered.
”No. It's rare to have something fun. I have to treat it carefully and keep it longer!” Ao Chenyi shook his hands, and his long eyelashes fell, making him like a ruthless and bloodthirsty demon. What a bold and interesting little girl! She framed herself again and again without mercy.
Prince Yi's smile frightened the guards who served and the eunuchs! It was not a good sign that Prince Yi felt something interesting.
Ning Xueyan did not know that she had attracted a bloodthirsty demon.
She was walking along the path to the bamboo forest. One side of her was bamboo, and the other side was a winding path. It was indeed a very quiet place. Qingyu helped Ning Xueyan sat down on a slightly smooth stone to rest. This was the time for the Third Prince to go to the bamboo forest. These days, in order to avoid those young ladies, the Third Prince came here every day at the same time.
In her last life, Ning Xueyan occasionally learned from Xia Yuhang that the Third Prince liked bamboo, especially the bamboos of Cold Mountain Temple. He built a small thatched cottage in the depths of this bamboo forest and had a rest there every time he came to the Cold Mountain Temple.
Xia Yuhang's conduct was bad, but he had excellent talent and learning was appreciated by the Third Prince, so he knew some of the Third Prince's hobbies. And Ning Xueyan felt that the relationship between Xia Yuhang and the Third Prince was by no means simple.
Ning Xueyan began to play the zither. The music was clear and crisp, spreading far in the bamboo forest. The Third Prince, who was walking, heard the sound and stopped, frowning and walking towards the sound.
”Young Lady, you haven't recovered yet, how could you come here again? Here only are some bamboo, and they are not as beautiful as the chrysanthemums over there. If you really don't want to stay in the room, you can go to see the chrysanthemum with those girls!” Qingyu muttered as she handed the zither to Ning Xueyan.
The cold wind blew and the bamboo forest was lush. It was cold here. This place was really not suitable for a long-term sick person to relax.
Ning Xueyan coughed with handkerchief covered her mouth and then said with a smile, ”It's good here. We'll stay here. I used to stay in the Bright Frost Garden all the time and seldom saw bamboo. It's great to have a chance to see a bamboo forest. Bamboo is not as beautiful as chrysanthemum, but it's more charming.”
”Whatever. I can't understand. I just feel cold. You're still sick, what should we do if you become worse? Madam Dowager said you have to raise your body. It will be terrible if you miss the chrysanthemum appreciation grand meeting.” Qingyu said with unhappiness.
”It doesn't matter.” Looking at Qingyu's unpleasant look, Ning Xueyan burst into laughter. She played the zither and stopped after a second because of weakness. ”There's my second sister. She is expected to marry the Third Prince by the Lord Protector's Manor. I... If I really have to marry, I'd rather marry an ordinary person and live a peaceful life. And I hope no one will bully us!”
”The Second Young Lady? Fifth Young Lady, if the Second Young Lady really become the Consort of Prince, she will bully you even more.” Qingyu recalled Ning Yuling's bullying on Ning Xueyan and became more indignant. Ning Yuling had done a lot of to Ning Xueyan, and almost killed her several times.
”Qingyu, don't talk nonsense. Second sister... Anyway, she's the lady of Lord Protector's Manor... and she's also my sister. She can teach me. These words must not be heard by others, otherwise, her reputation will be damaged.” Ning Xueyan's face sank and she said in a deep voice.
She seemed to choke because she said in a hurry, and immediately coughed. With her Her plain and simple clothes, she looked paler and weaker. She narrowed her eyes. Her delicate face made people pity her.
They were talking about Ning... Yuling?