ill silent and did not press him further. She had her own things to do, as did Duguo City. Moreover, the current affairs in Linxi County were enough to worry him."Be careful yourself and come back soo..."Hold it right there!"

Lu Nian hurried over to check on the two people. One person still had a breath left. Lu Nian crouched down, and the person, with difficulty, opened their mouth and said, "Wang... Wangfei..."

"Sister"

Lu Nian raised his head and looked at the guard guarding the city. He had died, but his finger was pointing in the direction of the inn. Lu Nian hurriedly got up and went to the inn. As soon as he arrived, he was stopped by a group of guards.

"We suspect you killed two guards, now come with us."

Lu Nian looked at the leading stranger guard, “Who are you”

Isn't Feng Aotian staying at this inn now How could his people not recognize him, and besides, this man looks very... He just saw two city guard soldiers being killed, and now he's being accused of murder. It seems like he's been targeted.

"We are members of the imperial court. Two guards were just killed, and we need your assistance in investigating the matter."

"Those two weren't killed by me, you're purposely setting this up to get me back and make me accountable, aren't you"

Lu Nian stared at these people, catching him at the gate of the inn. It seemed that his younger sister had an accident, and even Dugu City and Feng Aotien were involved. Otherwise, they wouldn't appear here.

"Cut the crap, whoever you are, if you're involved in this murder, come with us."

The other party was very arrogant and impatient, which further confirmed Lu Nian's thoughts.

"If I left with you guys today, would I still be alive"

Lu Nian watched them, her toes tapping lightly, she leaped and landed on the roof. The others couldn't react in time, she was already gone.

"Go!"

Lu Nian did not go far. He circled the roof a few times before returning to the inn and confirming that Dugu City was not inside. He then scaled the wall and entered the Chen Wang's Mansion.

Xiao Li walked back and forth anxiously. After the princess was taken away, they placed the Chen Wangfu under house arrest. She couldn't go out now, she could only wait until nightfall.

"Xiao Li."

Lu Nian looked at Xiao Li and hurried forward. Xiao Li saw Lu Nian and happily approached, "Young Master Lu, how did you get here."

"Speak softly."

Lu Nian glanced at the doorway, and the two went to the courtyard. Only then did Lu Nian ask, "Did Xi'er and Prince Chen have an accident"

Someone from the Imperial Court just came to take the Princess to the驛館 for questioning. They said she is suspected of poisoning the wife of the Grand Chancellor. The Princess followed them, and I managed to send this message to you. But just after the Princess left, I was locked out. There are people from the Imperial Court everywhere outside now.

"Xi'er isn't at the inn. I just came from there. I saw two guards killed, and I wanted to go to the inn to find King Chen and Feng Aotian. Suddenly, a group of people arrived and said I killed the two guards and wanted to arrest me. I fled to the inn, but both King Chen and Feng Aotian were gone."

Even on his deathbed, the guard insisted that he had seen the Duchess. This meant that Xi'er might have left the city and he urged them to seek help from Dugu City and Feng Aotien at the inn.

"Master Lu, what should we do now The princess must be in danger. This servant heard her speaking today and felt something was strange about her words. It was as if she were making arrangements for after death. Now that I think about it, the princess must have known there was danger, which is why she spoke like that."

Xiao Li hurriedly handed Feng Ling Xi to Lu Nian, giving her the jade pendant. Upon seeing the jade pendant, Lu Nian's eyes widened in surprise. This was her mother's jade pendant. How could it be on Xi'er

Could Xi'er be trying to get him reinforcements

"Did Xi Er say anything to you"

The princess said, "Have a servant find you or the chieftain."

"Take good care of Wana here, I'll handle the rest. Don't wander off, and make sure she's safe. If you can get in touch with Wan's master, ask for his help."

This matter must be related to the Prime Minister. He just received news that the Prime Minister arrived in Linxi County. He didn't expect him to act so quickly. Xi'er must have been taken away by him. He must find Dugu City and Feng Aotien as soon as possible, and work together to rescue Xi'er.

Xiao Li watched Lu Nian about to leave and hurriedly stopped him, "Young Master Lu, could you please do me a favor and go to the Feng Mansion Tell Madam Feng to be careful."

After all, she is the princess's sister-in-law. Now that everyone related to the princess is involved, if Madam Feng has another mishap, I truly don't know how to explain it to Young Master Yi Xuan.

Lu Nian responded and instructed Xiao Li to take good care of Wan'er before leaving.

At the city gate, Feng Lingxi had waited for a long time but the two guards hadn't returned. If this were on an ordinary day, they would have gone to the inn to report and be back by now. Could it be that these people really killed them

This prime minister hasn't even entered the city, it's impossible for him to have such ability.

Feng Lingxi watched the guards repairing their wheels. It seemed she wouldn't hold out for much longer.

"My lord, are you going out of the city today"

"Your Majesty, the King has not left the city."

Feng Lingxi looked in the direction of the inn, it seemed that something really had happened.

"Looks like I can't escape after all."

"Rest assured, Your Highness. I will protect you and ensure nothing happens to you."

The soldiers guarding the city heard the commotion and rushed to confront the guards who had left the city. The city gate was shut, and no one could open it without Feng Ling Xi's permission.

"Come here."

Feng Lingxi looked at the leading guard. The guards brought by the Prime Minister's mansion this time were all skilled in martial arts. If they really fought, both sides would be badly injured.

"What does the Princess Consort command"

"The two guards who went to the relay station have not returned yet. Have you sent someone to check on them"

The man glanced at the guards behind Feng Lingxi, and asked with confusion, "Princess Consort Chen, it's still early. Just wait a bit longer."

"I'm just worried something happened to them."

Feng Lingxi's words had barely left her lips when she saw a guard step forward and whisper a few words in the man's ear. The man looked at Feng Lingxi and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, Princess of Chen, two guards were assassinated at the inn."

"Assasinated at the inn"

Feng Lingxi stared at him, seeing him nod, her face even more unsightly. "Are you still trying to tell me it wasn't your people who did this"

“Indeed, it was not done by my subordinates. My subordinates can vouch for me with their own heads; they absolutely did not kill them.”

"My Queen, what shall we do now"

The guard at the gate asked, "The king hasn't arrived yet, but the messenger who delivered the notice is dead."

"I'm not going."

Feng Lingxi looked at the man, "Go back and tell the Prime Minister, this princess conducts herself properly. If he truly wants to ask the Prime Minister's wife about what happened on the day of her poisoning, this princess is always willing to accompany him. But this city, this princess will not leave."

Having finished speaking, Feng Lingxi turned to look at the guards behind her, "Take them out."

"Princess Consort of the Chen, wait!"

Feng Lingxi was blocked. The man had a cold expression, "I am acting on orders. The Crown Princess must wait for notification. I have also given the Crown Princess time. Now, the Crown Princess should return with me, or I will not be able to report to the Prime Minister!"

"You need to give me an explanation, Your Highness. This Princess demands an explanation."

Wind Ling Xi's eyes turned cold, she drew a sword from one of her guards and held it to his neck. She warned in a cold voice, "Go back and tell the Prime Minister that if he wants to investigate his wife's matter, he should come to the post house. This princess will accompany him to the end. But outside the city, don't even think about it."

> kings took good care of Cheng’er…”"So, Empress Dowager, are you planning to have the Crown Prince marry Lady Luo into the household"Feng Lingxi interrupted Shutai's words. Now that she had said these...