Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 75

Chapter 75 Spy on Crown Prince’s Mansion
Hearing Huyan Mingshuo’s words, Mu Lingfeng sarcastically said, “Could it be that Crown Prince Shuo still can’t be the Crown Princess’ master? Marrying a wife and taking a concubine is a man’s business, when is it a woman’s turn to make the decision?”

After hearing this, Fu Yingran did not get angry. He only replied indifferently, “Although it is a matter for a man to take a wife and concubine, the Crown Prince’s Mansion is decided by this palace. The Emperor has already issued a decree stating that everything in the Crown Prince’s Mansion is decided by this palace. It is fine if I do not take care of this matter, unless Princess Ling Hua does not live in the Crown Prince’s Mansion.”

After Mu Lingfeng heard this, he said with a look of contempt, “The Crown Princess is too conceited. She is so jealous, how can you save Crown Prince Shuo’s face?” Mu Lingfeng said as he looked at Huyan Mingshuo. His eyes were filled with gaps.

Who would have thought that Huyan Mingshuo would have a dark expression and say, “Is Crown Prince Mu finished? If he is finished, then this palace will know. The two of you can go back now.” Are you kidding me? Even his own wife is reluctant to say that you, Mu Ling Feng, are nothing, yet you dare to teach her a lesson in front of him. Do you think he doesn’t exist?

This time, Mu Lingfeng and Concubine Ni were silent. Looking back at Huyan Mingshuo, their hearts were filled with shock. They had always thought that Huyan Mingshuo doted on Fu Yingran and was just acting in front of others. After all, everyone knew that the Tian Clan was heartless. They never thought that he would protect Fu Yingran in private. This way, it would be difficult for Mu Linghua to capture Huyan Mingshuo’s heart after entering the manor. It seemed that he would have to use some tricks.

After Mu Lengfeng made up his mind, he no longer made things difficult for Fu Yingran. He only apologetically said to Huyan Mingshuo, “Crown Prince Shuo, please calm down. It was this palace that made a mistake. I hope Crown Prince Shuo can forgive me.” After he finished speaking, he retreated to a chair beside him and sat down. He did not say a word. He only gestured to Concubine Ni with his eyes to let her continue.

Imperial Concubine Ni also walked to the empty chair and sat down. With a smile on her face, she said, “Ling Feng made a mistake for a moment. I hope His Highness the Crown Prince will not argue with him. This palace has come today to visit Imperial Concubine Ni and ask the Crown Prince to show me.”

Here’s the thing, “Something has happened in Nanjiang. Ling Feng can’t stay in Ye Lan for long. He needs to hurry back to Nanjiang immediately. So, he wants to discuss with the Crown Prince to see if he can let Ling Hua enter the manor as soon as possible. Ling Hua is just a concubine. There’s no need to do anything about it. According to this palace, we can simply let Ling Hua enter the Crown Prince’s manor tomorrow. I wonder what do, Crown Prince?”

Huyan Mingshuo replied impatiently, “This palace has already said that the Crown Princess will be in charge of everything.” After Huyan Mingshuo finished speaking, he looked at Fu Yingran with a gloating expression. Since you agreed to let Mu Linghua enter the manor, you can do it yourself.

Fu Yingran rolled his eyes and looked at him. Then, he smiled and said, “Mingshuo, since she is in such a hurry, I think you should forgive her and let Princess Ling Hua enter the manor as soon as possible. It just so happens that I have been bored recently.”

Huyan Mingshuo looked at her thieving expression and knew that his little wife was thinking of some kind of trick. She was truly worried about Princess Ling Hua, but he still replied indifferently, “Alright, then listen to Concubine Ai and let her enter the manor tomorrow.”

Then, he expressionlessly looked at Concubine Ni and Mu Lingfeng. The meaning was very obvious. I have already agreed to what you said. If there’s nothing else, you can leave.

Everyone was smart. Imperial Concubine Ni and the others could understand Huyan Mingshuo’s intentions. Thus, Mu Lingfeng tactfully said, “Alright, since His Highness the Crown Prince has already agreed, then we won’t disturb him. Let’s go back to the relay station and prepare for it. Ming Nippon Palace will personally send Ling Hua into the Crown Prince’s Mansion.”

“En, both of you, take your time. Please forgive me for sending you off not far away.” Huyan Mingshuo said coldly. Then, he shouted at Xiao Yizi, who was guarding the door, “Someone, send the guests off.”

Hearing the Crown Prince’s instructions, Little Yi walked in respectfully and said to Huyan Mingshuo, “Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince.” Then, he bowed to Concubine Ni and Mu Lingfeng and said, “Empress Concubine Ni, please come this way, Crown Prince Mu.”

The two of them looked at Huyan Mingshuo’s calm attitude and didn’t say anything else. They followed Xiao Yizi out of the side hall. Huyan Mingshuo looked at their departing figures and suddenly instructed the hidden guard, “Send two people to follow them and see what their purpose is.”

The two of them suddenly came to the Crown Prince’s Mansion. Their purpose would definitely not be so simple. They should send two people to secretly follow them. It was best if they were fine. If they really had any conspiracies, it would be easier for them to take precautions.

Little Yizi was leading Concubine Ni and Mu Lingfeng to the gate of the Crown Prince’s Mansion when Mu Lingfeng suddenly stopped and shouted at Little Yizi awkwardly, “Eunuch, please wait a moment. This palace’s stomach suddenly feels unwell. May I ask where the courteous room of the Crown Prince’s Mansion is?”

He did not forget that he had come to the Crown Prince’s Mansion for another purpose today, so he planned to use the excuse of reverence to visit the Crown Prince’s Mansion to see if he could get any useful information.

Little Yizi did not doubt that he was there. He pointed in one direction and said, “Crown Prince Mu, follow the direction that this servant pointed to and follow the corridor. You can see it at the end of the corridor by turning left.”

“Thank you,” she said as she turned to Ni Fei and said, “Auntie, please wait a moment. Your nephew will be back soon.” Then, he walked in the direction that Little Yizi was pointing at without turning his head.

Imperial Concubine Ni naturally knew what he was going to do. So he only replied, “Alright, I’ll wait for you in the carriage. Quickly go back.” After that, he left the Crown Prince’s Mansion and got into the carriage to wait for Mu Lingfeng.

However, after Mu Lingfeng turned around the corridor, he looked around and saw no one. He raised his Qi to the roof and circled around the Crown Prince’s Mansion. After circling twice, he suddenly stopped on the roof of a cell where the assassin was being held. Then, he opened a tile and looked down.

Perhaps he was too focused and didn’t notice the two people following behind him. The two of them had already seen his every move. When they saw him sneaking up on the roof of the cell, one of them said, “You stay here and keep an eye on him. I’ll go report it to His Highness the Crown Prince.”

“Alright, hurry up. If you let him leave, it will be very difficult for you to do it again.” The so-called catch adulterers and take pairs, catch thieves and take stolen goods, only catch a show, can let him have no way to argue.

“I see. Be careful. I’ll be right back.” As he spoke, the man left lightly without alarming anyone.

After his companion left, another hidden guard continued to stare at Mu Ling Feng. He looked around and confirmed that there was no one else. After that, he opened a few tiles and entered the cell.

The hidden guards who had just left also told Huyan Mingshuo everything that they had seen after Mu Lingfeng. After Huyan Mingshuo heard this, he immediately ordered, “All the guards of the Crown Prince’s Mansion listen to the order, leaving behind a portion of them to surround the Crown Prince’s Mansion, and a portion of them to follow me to the prison cell. Kill whoever finds suspicious.”

Obviously, that assassin was sent by Mu Lingfeng, and his purpose here is to deal with that assassin. Haha, since you’ve delivered him to your door, don’t blame me for being merciless. After all, killing an assassin doesn’t require any responsibility.

After Huyan Mingshuo finished his instructions, the guards answered, “Yes,” and then they saw half of the guards scatter around and surround the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

Huyan Mingshuo brought another half of the guards to the cell. Fu Yingran looked at his departing back and was very worried. After all, the people in the Southern Region were too sinister and could not be prevented.

Imperial Concubine Ni, who was sitting on the carriage, saw the door of the Crown Prince’s Mansion suddenly close. The guards in the mansion surged. She knew that Mu Lingfeng had been discovered. In order to protect herself, she ordered the carriage driver to drive the carriage to the hiding place and quickly sent a signal to Mu Lingfeng. Then, she stared at all the movements of the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

Inside the Crown Prince’s Mansion, Huyan Mingshuo brought his guards to the cell. He waved his hand and instructed, “Just now, the hidden guards came to report that there was an a.s.sa.s.sin in the mansion. Now, some of them stay outside and surround the cell. Some of them follow this palace to take a look. Kill whoever finds any suspicious person.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Everyone responded and dispersed, surrounding the cell, leaving behind a few people to protect Huyan Mingshuo and kicking open the cell door.

However, there was no one inside. At this moment, a fight suddenly sounded from outside the gate. Huyan Mingshuo thought to himself, “I’m still a step too late.” Then he turned around and instructed, “Follow me,” and quickly walked out of the manor.

When he arrived, he was still a step too late. He saw the guards of the Crown Prince’s Mansion lying on the ground outside the mansion. Ni Fei’s carriage had long disappeared. At this time, the hidden guard who had left behind to continue monitoring Mu Ling Feng came to Huyan Mingshuo’s side covered in blood and knelt on one knee to report.

“Your Highness, just as the guards were surrounding the manor, a strange cry suddenly came from the air. The Southern Region Crown Prince immediately flew away with the assassin. When this subordinate saw him, he appeared to fight with him. Unexpectedly, this subordinate was not skilled enough to stop him and injured many of his brothers in the manor. It was a dereliction of duty by this subordinate. Please punish him, Your Highness.”

Huyan Mingshuo saw him kneeling on the ground covered in blood. He couldn’t bear it, so he bent down and reached out to help him up. “It’s not your fault. Mu Lingfeng is already cunning and sinister. It’s normal for you to not be his opponent. I know that you’ve done your best, so go back and recover properly,” Huyan Mingshuo said.

“Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince, for your kindness. Your subordinate will retire.” As soon as he finished speaking, he floated away, as if he had never appeared again. This was the Dark Guard, carrying out the most dangerous mission, but he couldn’t leave any traces behind.

Therefore, most people had strict requirements for the Dark Guards, and loyalty was a necessary criterion for judging a Dark Guard. Once he passed the exam and became a Dark Guard, it meant that he was absolutely loyal to his master. Hence, Huyan Mingshuo had always been very generous towards the Dark Guards.

Huyan Mingshuo then glanced at the guards lying on the ground and outside the empty mansion. He felt a burst of frustration. Fortunately, he already knew Mu Lingfeng’s purpose. Since that was the case, then he shouldn’t be blamed for taking action.

Do you want Mu Lenghua to enter the manor tomorrow? Very good, then I will accompany you to have a fight, so he instructed the guard behind him, “Help the injured guard in and take good care of him.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” After everyone agreed, they each helped their companions into the Crown Prince’s Mansion. Huyan Mingshuo watched as everyone entered the mansion. He also lifted his foot into the Crown Prince’s Mansion and headed towards Jingxian Residence.

Fu Yingran watched Huyan Mingshuo walk back from afar with a gloomy expression, so he hurriedly leaned on his waist and asked, “How are you? Are you alright? Did you catch Mu Lingfeng?” As he spoke, Fu Yingran looked at him from top to bottom. After confirming that he was fine, he felt relieved.

Huyan Mingshuo saw that she was so worried about him, ‘”I’m fine. I just let him run away and took the assassin away. Fortunately, Cui has already left with Prince Jing. Furthermore, he secretly left after disguising himself. Even if they found out, the impact shouldn’t be too great. Unfortunately, he escaped. It won’t be so easy to catch him in the future,” he said as he helped her into the room.