Chapter 166 A Different Fate (1/2)

After Baiji wiped away her tears, there was a determined look in her eyes.

She already had a plan in mind. If things did not work out, she would throw caution to the winds and own up as the culprit.

At most, she would die, but she would be able to protect her master.

“No, Baiji. You still have many siblings at home. If something happens to you, what will happen to them?”

Baishao shook her head violently and her beautiful face was covered with tears from all the weeping.

“Let me own up. My mother is a money face. She would not be bothered with her daughter as long as you give her a big sum of money. Please let me own up. I’ll still want to be your maidservant in the life to come.”

Her maidservants volunteering to sacrifice themselves saddened Lin Mengya deeply.

She had always felt that she was just a sojourner in this world.

She did not expect that the seed which she planted by accident would sprout, grow and even blossom.

“Oh my! Will you stop crying? No one could lay a finger on you with me, this old woman, around!”

With arms akimbo, Qinghu had completely turned into a woman.

He was also very comfortable addressing himself as an old woman.

Lin Mengya rolled her eyes. How did she forget about this catastrophe?

“Don’t worry, although I, the old woman, may not be able to defend a group of people, breaking into the jail to release prisoners is easy-peasy for me. If they really put you in the dungeon, I will secretly sneak you out one by one.”

Seeing Qinghu’s arrogance and confidence, the atmosphere which had been filled with sorrow was immediately lifted.

Lin Mengya was at a loss of words. “Did he think the dungeon is his vegetable garden?”

“Even if it were like his vegetable garden, the maidservants are not cucumbers and potatoes which could be plucked out as and when.”

“Have you come, Prince Yu?”

All of a sudden, Baiji said with fear in her voice. She tugged at Lin Mengya’s sleeve as she turned to look at the shadowy figure at the door.

It was none other than Long Tianhao standing at the door. In fact, he had been standing there listening to their conversation since Baiji and Baishao started fighting to sacrifice their lives on behalf of Lin Mengya.

He had no idea what kind of relationship they had that made Baiji and Baishao give up their courage to live on, but to fight to sacrifice themselves on behalf of Lin Mengya.

Nevertheless, he knew those two lasses treated Lin Mengya like family.

“I’ll protect you and keep you safe.”

Long Tianhao uttered these words as if they were a vow, and then turned to leave immediately without pausing his footsteps.

Lin Mengya watched his back and continuously thought over his words.

He was truly so charming.

Long Tianhao was not one to make promises rashly, but he was definitely one who kept to his promises.

For some unknown reason, Lin Mengya’s heart which was pounding hard just a moment ago had miraculously calmed.

Strangely it was simply because of the one statement he made.

“We’ve hope yet. We’re saved, Master, how great is that?”

Baishao was crying tears of joy. Long Tianhao was truly a man of his word in the hearts of the girls.

However, an even more special feeling welled up in Lin Mengya’s heart somehow.

This man had always showered her with a tenderness that touched her heart at the most unexpected moment.

“Alright, let’s perk up. Since the prince has made a promise to us, let’s not let him down. No more crying, Baiji, Baishao, and Baisu.”

The three lasses nodded their heads continuously. The good thing was that the four lasses, with the exception of Baizhi, had learned how to keep their emotions in check under Lin Mengya’s subtle influence.

“Let’s proceed with the screening!”

All of a sudden, Lin Mengya was recharged with energy. What was there to be afraid of with Long Tianhao’s promise to protect her?

“Alright!”

The three lasses exclaimed in unison, wearing their signature expressions on their faces as they walked through the door of the room.

“I thought you’re trying to escape.”

Unexpectedly, they bumped into Princess Ming Yue at the door.

Ming Yue, having failed to nail Lin Mengya by her first attack, could not help but feel vengeful.

“I, Lin Mengya, would never resort to running away. The Lins do not have such a house rule.”

Lin Mengya’s answer was sharp. There was no sign of compromise.

Ming Yue’s anger turned into a snort. It was as if she was certain that Lin Mengya would not be able to escape misfortune this time.

“Stop being so stubborn, Miss Lin. Your father and brother who are at the borders, oh no, I mean your brother would actually be returning to the capital city soon. Tsk tsk, a young promising general is going to be implicated by his own younger sister. What a pity.”

Ming Yue was obviously harboring vicious thoughts against Lin Mengya.

Lin Mengya, however, was completely oblivious to Ming Yue’s comment. If they were to have a competition of who was more vicious with their words, no one would be able to beat Lin Mengya.

“My family, the Lins has remained faithful to our government for generations. Naturally, we would be judged fairly. Nevertheless, the Lins have very strict family upbringing. We would never allow our daughters to become the subject of gossips of hooligans in the streets. By the way, please address me Princess Yu.”

Every word Lin Mengya said felt like salt which had been rubbed on Ming Yue’s wound.

This was especially true for Lin Mengya’s instruction for Ming Yue to address her as Princess Yu. This was driving Ming Yue crazy.

Moreover, Lin Mengya also mentioned the scandals concerning Ming Yue. At this juncture, the beautiful Princess almost turned into a savage beast which would tear Lin Mengya into pieces.

“Please excuse us, Princess Ming Yue.”

Lin Mengya continued on gracefully and was completely oblivious to Princess Ming Yue’s vicious looks in her eyes.

“Lin Mengya, I’m going to trample you underfoot one day sooner or later!”

Ming Yue shot Lin Mengya a piercing look and gritted her teeth. Her expression was that of wanting to tear Lin Mengya into pieces.

“Master, what were you and Princess Ming Yue talking about just now?”

Baiji came up to Lin Mengya and asked with concern in her voice. She had had some dealings with Princess Ming Yue while she was in the mansion.

How should she put it? Princess Ming Yue was indeed very beautiful, and perhaps her beauty was just second to her master.

However, Lin Mengya’s maidservants could tell that Princess Ming Yue was not as simple as she seemed.