Chapter 18 – Fairy Tales Are All Lies (18)
The Old Emperor’s health was deteriorating day by day, and it was almost time to decide on the heir.
In another week, it would be the celebration of the Empire’s Foundation Day, marking the beginning of the dispute over the original owner.
Yan Luo carefully recalled the plot in her mind and asked Lan Ning to come in.
Lan Ning is still dressed in maid attire, holding a tray with neatly arranged fabrics of various styles. Her eyes are slightly lowered, revealing no emotions.
Yan Luo casually chose a fabric and looked at Lan Ning, who seemed hesitant to speak. Yan Luo tilted her head slightly and speaks gently, “It’s so stuffy in here. Can you ask Prince Andre if I can go out for some fresh air?”
Lan Ning’s body stiffened suddenly, then she looked up at Yan Luo.
There seemed to be something in Lan Ning’s eyes, yet at the same time, there seemed to be nothing.
“No, His Highness has ordered that you cannot go out at will,” Lan Ning said in a calm and steady tone, revealing no emotions.
Lan Ning looked at Yan Luo in front of her. Yan Luo was frowning slightly, and her delicate movements always evoked sympathy.
There was an emotion in Lan Ning’s heart that she couldn’t extinguish.
Why did Yan Luo appear at this moment? Just because of her appearance, Lan Ning can sense that the peaceful days are coming to an end, and something is about to happen, something that will definitely involve His Highness Andre.
If… she is no longer here…
Lan Ning bites her lip slightly, a moment of struggle passing through her eyes.
Yan Luo was just thinking of finding another way when she hears Lan Ning continue, “However, the guards have a fifteen-minute shift change during afternoon tea. As long as it’s within that time…”
Before she finishes speaking, Lan Ning purses her lips slightly, ignoring Yan Luo’s ‘grateful’ gaze, and leaves with the tray in her hand.
Fifteen minutes should be enough time for His Highness Carrol to take action. If the Pprincess has the courage to sneak out of the palace at this time, well, it’s not Lan Ning’s concern what happened to the Princess, right? Lan Ning’s just fulfilling the Princess’ wishes.
With the precise timing and the help of Little Pink, Yan Luo managed to slip out smoothly without alerting anyone, including the watchers sent by Prince Carrol.
If it weren’t for this stealthy escape, Yan Luo wouldn’t have known that there were so many people hiding around her.
It was hard to get out, like playing hide-and-seek. She was so relieved to finally be free. It was so exciting!
[ Dear Host, are you okay? ]
Seeing Yan Luo leaning against the wall for a long time without straightening up, Little Pink expressed concern.
“I’m fine; it’s just that this princess’s body is really too weak.” Yan Luo pants and just wants to sit on the ground.
But at least she remembers why she came out. Swallowing the bloody taste in her mouth, Yan Luo straightens up. “Where is Xiuyin, Little Pink, can you find out?”
[ Due to the upgrade, I can scan within a certain range. The range is not very large, but it’s enough here. The blackening Male God’s location is directly in front of the host, but there are other people there too. ]
Other people?
Yan Luo didn’t know how long she could stay out this time, so she didn’t care about that much. After calming her breath a bit, she walked forward.
ε=(´ο｀*))) Alas… she has managed to attract a large group of observers wherever she went. What could she do? She was really helpless, you know?