C43 (1/2)

Yan Xiaoxi remained silent because she knew there was no point in arguing with Nangong Lin. However, she clearly knew that Nangong Lin had lied to her this time.

When the atmosphere was in a deadlock, a large group of guards suddenly rushed into the main hall.

As the group of people entered, they scattered to Yan Xiaoxi's side, surrounding her.

Nangong Lin and Yan Xiaoxi looked at each other, not knowing what was happening.

From the guards' clothing, it could be seen that these people came from the palace.

”How dare you.” Nangong Lin angrily rebuked, shocking the guards.

”Your Highness.” Immediately, all the guards kneeled on the ground.

”Do you know if trespassing is a capital offense?” Nangong Lin's ice-cold voice entered the guards' ears.

One of the guards half knelt on the ground and reported, ”Your highness, your subordinate is here on the orders of the crown prince to capture the wangfei.”

”Capture me?” Yan Xiaoxi pointed at herself. She truly couldn't understand what she had done wrong.

In the past few days, she had been staying in the Prince's Mansion. If she did not leave the mansion or enter the manor, Nangong Zhen would catch her and bring her here to capture her.

”Crown Prince?” Nangong Lin muttered.

He knew that Nangong Zhen's methods were not as simple as just assassinations. He had probably planned everything out long ago.

However, what kind of tricks was he playing?

”Yes.” The guard looked timidly at Nangong Lin and quickly answered.

”There must be a crime to capture an imperial concubine. What did the crown prince say?” Nangong Lin wanted to see what Nangong Zhen could do.

”This …” Your subordinate does not know. ” The guard replied submissively.

”Then, do you think that you can take the wangfei away from me?” Nangong Lin coldly asked.

”Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for this subordinate. This subordinate is only following orders.” The guards were also in a very difficult situation. On one side was the crown prince, who stood above everyone else, and on the other was Prince Lin, whom tens of thousands of people respected. No matter which side they were on, none of them could afford to offend him.

”Difficult?” Nangong Lin snorted coldly.

The guards exchanged glances. They all understood that this mission was truly difficult.

”Little Lin Lin, don't be like this, why are you making things difficult for me?” His Master had said before that whether it was the royal family or the wealthy merchants, everyone was equal.

It was not easy for these guards to serve in the palace as servants. They risked being beheaded at any time and received a small salary in order to support their families.

The fault lay not in the guards but in the culprit, Nangong Zhen.

All of this was caused by him.

The guards looked at Yan Xiaoxi in astonishment. They never thought that Yan Xiaoxi would speak up for them in this sort of situation.

Princess Consort Lin was simply too kind. She hoped that nothing would happen to her.

However, the next few words that Yan Xiaoxi said nearly made everyone roll their eyes.

”I really miss the bird nest porridge in the palace. I'll go with you guys now.” With that, Yan Xiaoxi walked out of the encirclement of guards and headed straight for the door.

The guards were stunned for a moment before immediately following him.

Nangong Lin also felt extremely helpless. No matter when, in Yan Xiaoxi's mind, everything was focused on eating. In regards to this, he truly admired her from the bottom of his heart.