Chapter 122 The Great Search at the Campground (1/2)
Nothing in the campground could escape Hu Tianbei, and he was in control of everything there.
Not to mention that the Crown Prince had been in contact with Ming Yue, he would have known even if a mosquito were to fly past.
”Isn't father also collaborating with the Crown Prince? Why can't I do the same?”
In the western vassal state, women were held with high regards too.
However, in the eyes of her king father, Princess Ming Yue was merely a tool to consolidate the king's position and secure the land of the western vassal state.
For this reason, she had to pick the best husband if possible.
After all the time spent observing, she concluded that Long Tianhao was the only man qualified to be her husband.
Unfortunately, he already had Princess Yu, who was Lin Mengya, by his side.
”Long Tianhao is not like any man from the noble families of the western vassal state. If you toy with his feelings, you would end up in a bad state.”
Hu Tianbei looked at his younger sister coldly. He was afraid that she would have to learn her lesson the hard way, otherwise, she would never learn that there were some men whom she should never offend.
Ming Yue seemed not to take her brother's words to heart. On the other hand, she had made up her mind to get her hands on Long Tianhao.
”Is Princess Ming Yue an old acquaintance, Your Highness?”
Actually, Lin Mengya did not need to think hard before she concluded that those two did not have much interaction.
It was only because of how Princess Ming Yue tried to look attractive that made her a little uneasy and displeased.
While she was resigned to being beaten by Princess Linlang, she would not settle for being beaten by Princess Ming Yue.
”I don't even know her. She is the princess of the western vassal state and this is my first encounter with her.”
To Long Tianhao, every other woman was just another woman. They were not different from one another in his eyes.
Apart from Lin Mengya, he did not find any other woman adorable.
In other words, there were only two categories for the opposite gender in the prince's mind.
One was Lin Mengya, and the rest were classified as others.
”Oh, so what do you think of Princess Ming Yue's looks, Your Highness?”
Even Lin Mengya found it difficult to conceal her tone of displeasure towards her.
When she thought of how beautiful Princess Ming Yue looked under the moonlight a moment ago, she could not let go of the feeling of displeasure.
Long Tianhao, however, began to frown.
”I don't know, I didn't look at her.”
His voice was plain and impassive. Although he was not even speaking sweet words, Lin Mengya could not help feeling happy when she heard his reply.
It was useless for Princess Ming Yue to doll herself up or behave in a demure way just to attract attention because she was not going to leave any impression in Long Tianhao's mind.
”King Ming must have struck a deal with the Crown Prince and they are allies now. I just don't know what the price the Crown Prince promised him was.”
King Ming was a very shrewd opponent. Although he did not agree with her proposal, neither did he reject it immediately. This went to show that he was considering the options to see which would reap the most benefits.
Therefore, they could be considered to be the passive party.
What if King Ming became fickle and began asking for a high price in exchange, this transaction might still fail.
”I suppose the Crown Prince wouldn't be able to offer something extremely precious.”
Long Tianhao said quietly after pondering for a while.
The Crown Prince was definitely not a generous person, so what he was offering King Ming should be limited.
”No matter what his terms are, we have to find them out. Do you have any idea how we can go about doing it?”
Seeing Lin Mengya's expectant eyes looking at himself, Long Tianhao instinctively nodded with certainty.
”Alright, I'll try my best to find out for you.”
The moment they entered the campground, they realized that the campground which was pitch dark was now brightly lit with torches.
Countless imperial guards in small groups were shuttling back and forth in the campground.
From what they heard, the guards seemed to be trying to capture someone.
In the midst of the chaos, Long Tianhao and Lin Mengya secretly approached their tent.
”Try not to come out of the tent once you enter.”
Long Tianhao instructed Lin Mengya quietly and Lin Mengya responded by nodding. Then Long Tianhao pushed her into the tent, turned and disappeared into the crowd of imperial guards.
What exactly happened during this period of time when they went out?
All the people in the tent had not gone to sleep.
When Lin Mengya, who was clad in a black cape returned, Baiji came to her to help her undress.
Although it was chaotic outside the tent, there was peace within it.
Elder Sister Yue Ting, who was on the bed had woken up, but she was still looking very pale.
”You're awake, Elder Sister Yue Ting!”
Lin Mengya, pleasantly surprised, walked up to her. However, Yue Ting's face was drained of its colors and her eyes were lifeless.
Nevertheless, she still forced a smile when she saw Lin Mengya.
”Ya'er, you saved my life yet again.”
Some words did not need to be spoken aloud. Suddenly, tears started welling at the corners of Yue Ting's eyes.
Her small white hands were holding tightly to the crumpled blanket as she sobbed.
”Look at the state I'm in now, it's better for me to die than to live!”
While she could bear the physical pain, she was unable to erase the shame that had been engraved in her heart.
When she woke up a while ago, Yue Qi had told her that Hu Lunan, the man who violated her, had been murdered.
But so what? How could she possibly pretend that all that happened did not happen?
”Please don't say that, Elder Sister Yue Ting. There is hope as long as you continue to live on. Let whatever happened be a nightmare, please? Now you've awakened from the nightmare. No one will bring harm upon you ever again.”
Lin Mengya coaxed as she held on tightly to Yue Ting's slender and weakened body. Hu Lunan was truly deserving of death.