Chapter 172: The Princess of the Crown

Chapter 172: The Princess of the Crown
Shao Qiu looked at Luo Shiyi with a strange look and asked guiltily, "How did you know about this?"
"It doesn't matter how I knew. I'm asking you, is it feasible to bring the prince on board?"
....
"Third Prince, over a hundred members of the Airbending Headquarters were exposed all at once, and they have all been brought into the War Guard Hall by the Crown Prince," lamented the close attendant of the Third Prince, feeling disgruntled.
"So what?" Third Prince remained calm: "Narrow-minded and short-sighted. If it weren't for the timely rescue, I would have lost my life. What's the fuss over a few people missing? It's not like all the members of the Three Sects have been exposed. It's not like they've all been handed over to the Crown Prince."
Yes, I was impatient. What about number eleven?
Kill him! This person cannot be allowed to live. One little trick almost destroyed our five to six years of hard work. In the future, if he finds another big city, joins any sect, fusses around a few times, my life will be completely ruined by him.
"But how can we explain to the Emperor if we kill Luo Eleven?"
"Dugu Qiu Ni may not have the ability to manipulate the Three Sects while imprisoned in the palace. Father and the Crown Prince dare not kill Luo Eleven, so I will do it."
"Your Highness is right. Moreover, without killing Luo Eleven, the crown prince will naturally be unable to make achievements."
"Stop just talking, have you found Luo Eleven?"
"Um... not yet."
"Trash!"
"Reporting to Your Highness: It is not easy to mobilize the forces in the martial world, as they are unreliable and unproductive. It's truly difficult to handle. Moreover, we don't even know if any of the martial forces we previously recruited have Chen Baiyang's people. So, it's indeed challenging."
His Royal Highness the Third Prince frowned and supported his forehead in distress: I wonder how much money I gave to Chen Baiyang in the past. Ah, the money is not much now. I really need to think of a way to start the business of making Ice Dragon Robes and earn some money.
Prince Tai is still worry-free, at least the people from the War Guard Hall are friendly forces.
"There must be some whose identities are confirmed, right?" Third Prince said angrily.
"Yes, yes, these people have all taken action. We are currently investigating."
Prince San nodded: "With the Crown Prince on our trail, Luo Eleven dare not take any actions or contact his old subordinates. Given his abilities, he won't be able to accomplish anything and will most likely go to Peach Blossom Island to retrieve the Spirit Emperor. Let's head south."
"Your Highness is wise. Prince Gao Ji secretly controls Taohua Island, waiting for him to fall into the trap. We can respond to any changes with the same strategy."
"We can't rely solely on the prince. We should also keep an eye on the Crown Prince. The martial guards are numerous, united, and have wide-ranging intelligence. He is definitely investigating the Fall of Eleven at this moment."
...
Shao Qiu was bored in Xingzhou City, wandering around and complaining: "Damn it, what the hell is this idiotic idea of playing Lao Shi Yi!" He walked down the street with his horse, feeling very unhappy.
I'd better go to the Guard's Hall and wait for the Crown Prince. I have no idea where the Crown Prince is at the moment.
"Miss Shao!" someone shouted from a distance.
Shao Qiu turned her head in the direction of the voice, recognizing the attire of the members of the Battle Guards.
As the person approached, Shao Qiu didn't bother to say anything, but instead handed over the reins. The person was surprised and asked, "Miss, aren't we leaving?"
"I’ve been pursued and lost them. I'll rest at your Star Federation Court for a couple of days, please show me the way."
The person wiped the sweat off his forehead and thought to himself, "Miss, you're quite carefree. Upon meeting me, you immediately ask me to lead your horse. Others might think we are close acquaintances."
Hey, because she's now a celebrity, news about her portrait and the prince looking for her has spread throughout the War Hall in major cities across the country.
The person stuttered and asked, "Miss, I didn't expect to find you in my hometown of Star City."
Shao Qiusuddenly said, "Tell me, what's the situation now?"
"Miss, you didn't know yet, the entire intelligence system of the Guard Hall is looking for you. The information communications in the city these days are all about you."
"It's not just me, right? There's also Luòshíyī and Mòshìcōng, right?"
"Yes, but mainly you."
"Let's go back to Zhanweiting and have the adults prepare the best room for me. I haven't had a proper rest for several days. Bring me all the delicious and tasty food from Singapore City, and wait for the prince to come find me."
He finished speaking and threw a silver coin to the man.
"Miss is indeed carefree. You want the prince to come?"
"Could it be that I go back and find the prince, and then bring him to Star City? He will come."
Three days passed and the Crown Prince did arrive in the city of Starland.
Shao Qiu, along with Mr. He from the Battle Guard Hall in Starland, greeted him outside.
Although Shao Qiu was unwilling, she smiled and said, "Greetings to the Crown Prince and to Master Mei."
The Crown Prince was not surprised to see Shao Qiu, but he was angry inside and had no choice but to accept it because he had already received news on the way.
Lord He did not say much and promptly welcomed the Crown Prince and his entourage.
In the afternoon, in a room of Zhanwei Hall.
Shao Qiu timidly apologized to the Crown Prince alone: "Please forgive Shao Qiu's incompetence, I have lost Track Eleven."
The Crown Prince laughed and blew the tea leaves in the teacup, saying, "So you mean I have wrongly accused you?"
"The Crown Prince naturally framed me and even imprisoned our father. If not for this news distracting me, I might still be chasing after Luo Shi Yi."
The Crown Prince glanced at Shao Qiu disdainfully and continued to sip his tea, hoping that Shao Qiu would say something else.
But after waiting for a long time, Shao Qiu did not say anything else, so I had to look up at her, seemingly angry.
"Are you mad at me?" the Prince said.
"I dare not." Shao Qiu was still standing.
The Crown Prince glanced at the seat behind Shao Qiu and said, "Have a seat."
"Thank you, Your Highness," Shao Qiu replied.
Shao Qiu sat down but began fiddling with a small potted plant on the nearby table, still remaining silent.
Taizi ba, ye cai bu zhun ci ke Shao Qiu dao di shi ge shenme qingkuang, dan xiang le xiang hai shi xian anwei ji ju: "Ni jinzhuan de shihou, hai shi hui shoujiao bu tinghua, huluan baihuang dongxi."
邵秋忙收了手，坐端正了：“太子还记得啊。”
太子放下茶碗说：“记得，怎么会不记得。朔州城柳大人千金，让人过目不忘，十年前，在禄山王府见过几次，我就忘不了了。我记得，你刚见我时就紧张，紧张起来躲到你父亲背后，扭着衣服。”
Shao Qiu awkardly said, "The Crown Prince indeed has a good memory."
The Crown Prince replied, "It's not that I have a good memory, it's just that later on, when my father was selecting a consort, your name was originally on the list. I thought for a long time before realizing that Liu Ruqiu is you. In terms of appearance and character, you were the best candidate for the Crown Prince's consort. However, just a few days later, your family got involved in the Chen Zi army remnants case, so your name was crossed off the list."
The prince looked at Shao Qiu and smiled, saying, "You, dressed as a warrior, seem to surpass some of the concubines in this palace. How about..."
Shao Qiu quickly interrupted, "Prince, please don't. With my identity, it involves an old case. I dare not associate myself with the Eastern Palace, for fear of bringing trouble to the prince in the future."
No wonder Shao Qiu is afraid of the Crown Prince, there is still this drama.
The Crown Prince said, "Later, it was found out that your family's old case was designed by Li Yuantai, right? Moreover, it was thanks to you that Guguqiu Ni's case was solved. Being able to capture Chen Baiyang's widow means that your father is not Chen Zijun's leftover scum."
Shaoxiu panicked and said, "Then I dare not."
The prince chased and laughed, "The position of the princess consort has many people vying for it."
"Those are all efforts by Lushan to please the prince, competing to give their own daughters to the prince."
"Why, don't you like it?"
Shao Qiu said, "I am already committed now. The Crown Prince is magnanimous, so he shouldn't forcefully take a common girl, right?"
"Hahaha. Look at how scared you are." The Crown Prince said teasingly, "I never expected the valiant Miss Shao to be afraid like a quail."
"That's right. In front of you, Prince, everyone has to be as well-behaved as a quail." Shao Qiu makes a funny face at the Prince.
The Prince felt that the ice-breaking topic was almost done, and brought the topic back: "You said you were pursuing Luo Shi Yi, why haven't I received any news from you?"
"He runs fast, how would I have time to pass on messages to you?" Shao Qiu retorted.
"That's true. But, there must be news by now, right?" the Prince blew on the tea leaves as he picked up his teacup again.
"There is, but I wonder if the Crown Prince believes me?"
"Tell me."
Sha Qiu paused and glanced at the Crown Prince: "Guess where Luo Eleven is going now?"
The Crown Prince was holding a teacup and casually said, "Go contact the old department."
"Yes, Your Highness, you guessed it right."
The Crown Prince laughed, "Is this his way of tricking you? Would he easily go and contact the old department now?"
"The Prince doesn't know? There is a connection between her and me. Starting from the eleventh fall, she completely treated me as her own, even not hiding her confidential matters from me."
"Oh? You have a connection with him, could it be that your family is really remnants of the Chen faction?"
Shao Qi was angry: "If the prince says so, then arrest me!"
"Just teasing you." The prince smiled and asked, "Tell me, what's the relationship." taking another sip of tea.
"I am Yan Yao's disciple, he is my junior master."
"Ahem, cough cough cough!" The prince had composure, and managed to swallow the tea that almost spurted out, but it also choked him and left him breathless. He hurriedly put down the teacup, regained his composure and asked, "Are you telling the truth?"
Shaoqiu came over to pat the prince's back and said, "It's true."
"Shaoqiu! You're so audacious!"
(End of this chapter)