GBP Chapter 166: Will We Be Honest with Each Other?
Chapter 166: Will We Be Honest with Each Other?
"Save me... save me..."
"You? A person like you deserves to die! Your mother said that your father has long since abandoned you and your mother. Keeping you around is pointless. It's better for you to die sooner rather than later! Lü Yan, open your eyes wide when you're reborn. You don't deserve to be in a wealthy family like this! You should choose a farmer or a butcher as soon as possible, so you can live the lowly life you deserve!"
Lü Yan?
Who is this?
In a hazy state, with a high fever, Lü Yi had a very long dream.
His dreams were filled with glory and struggle; some sought his life, while others mocked him. Yet, those scenes, as if carved by a knife and axe, became a part of his being.
Only at the very end did he return to a cozy little courtyard.
In the courtyard, a beautiful woman nestled beside him, the two of them playing with the baby in the cradle in front of them, a scene of perfect harmony.
"Husband, what name do you think we should give our daughter?"
"How about the character '嫣'? A gentle smile, radiant and captivating! Our daughter will surely be the happiest person in the world!"
"it is good……"
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In the dimly lit cell, Lü Yi lowered his head, blood slowly flowing from his mouth. By the time the jailer noticed, he was already somewhat stiff.
"Damn it, they're just going to die like this? How are we supposed to explain this to our superiors?"
"Why not! Even if someone goes to a brothel during a major funeral, they'll be badly injured, if not killed. Just say he died from a high fever, what does it have to do with us!"
They spent years surrounded by piles of corpses, so the jailers weren't afraid.
So when the news reached Haijin and Haijin told He Lingyi about it, she felt a strange sense of relief.
She sat quietly in the side hall.
He never put down the teacup he was holding, gripping it tightly the whole time.
She felt a deep-seated disgust for Lü Yi, so she orchestrated his tragic death.
She had thought that when she heard the news of the other party's death, she would laugh, feel exhilarated, and experience a sense of catharsis as if she had finally gotten her revenge. But only now did she realize how empty her heart was after the revenge.
"I've had the body disposed of. Just throw it in a mass grave to feed the dogs. You don't need to feel any resentment. He brought this upon himself; it has nothing to do with you!"
Haijin could tell that He Lingyi's expression was not quite right, which is why he offered these words of comfort.
He Lingyi nodded silently, her eyes feeling a little sore.
But she didn't want to cry.
Crying is a sign of cowardice, and it's irresponsible towards both her mother's tragic death and her own! So, after taking a few deep breaths, when she looked at Haijin again, although her aura was low, her condition was exactly the same as before.
“I’m fine. He deserved to die, but Hua Wanzhi, who escaped, is no better. When she was a concubine, my mother treated her with utmost care, yet she turned around and killed us! Humph, so I’ll have to trouble you, brother, to find her carefully! I want her to pay the price she deserves!”
"Okay, I understand."
Embezzling money and fleeing is a serious crime if investigated.
Although the Lü family is dead, she cannot be allowed to escape justice!
"Next up is the Vice Minister's residence."
"Yes, don't worry, once he gets involved in King Li's case, he won't have a chance to live!"
He Lingyi knew this without Haijin saying it, so she wasn't in a hurry to make a move and quietly waited for Chi Yunjing to walk into the trap on his own.
"There is one more thing."
"what?"
"His Highness has spoken with me twice. He probably guessed something, but out of consideration for you, he hasn't had anyone investigate. Should you be honest with him?"
Honesty and openness?
He Lingyi felt a pang of guilt when she heard those four words.
During their time together, He Lingyi could feel the Crown Prince's sincerity and unwavering trust in her, yet she had kept such a big secret from him.
She sighed and shook her head.
"There are too many things to do right now. Let's wait until Your Highness ascends the throne. Also, Sister Chi is about to give birth. I... I don't want to be distracted. I just hope to fulfill all my wishes before I leave."
These words were spoken with sadness, and Haijin hesitated, her eyes filled with heartache.
He couldn't stop his cousin Chi Guiwan from giving birth just to prevent He Lingyi from disappearing, so he could only hope that the child would be born without affecting He Lingyi's lifespan.
"Don't be afraid, I will help you."
This was the only promise he could make, and He Lingyi was very grateful.
The two were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice anyone outside. The Crown Prince stood quietly to the side and listened to the whole thing, his face serious and gloomy.
What do you mean by "Sister Chi is about to give birth and doesn't want to be distracted"?
Is there a wish that I can fulfill all my wishes before I leave?
Where does she want to go after leaving? Surely she can't go back to Nanzhou!
Xia Jing, standing beside the Crown Prince, didn't dare to utter a sound. He quietly stayed by the Crown Prince's side, knowing that there were some things he couldn't say.
With a wave of his hand, the Crown Prince returned to the main hall.
Seeing him walk in, Consort Qin, who was also there to keep vigil today, asked with some curiosity, "Why did you come back so soon after you left?"
"I remembered some things that I need to take care of, so I came to tell the Imperial Concubine that I will have to trouble the Imperial Concubine to take care of my father."
Consort Qin nodded and solemnly stated her position.
"Don't worry, with me here, nothing will go wrong. Your Highness, please go and do whatever you need to do!"
Having received an affirmative reply, the Crown Prince turned and left. A short while later, He Lingyi entered. Not seeing the Crown Prince, she went up and asked him a question.
"The Crown Prince just went to the side hall to rest, but he returned shortly afterward, saying he had important business to attend to and asked me to stay here and keep watch. Crown Princess, do you know what important matter it is?"
A side hall?
Did the Crown Prince go to the side hall?
He Lingyi felt a strange sense of unease. Had he overheard her conversation with Haijin?
Why didn't they come in and expose them, but instead left?
Thinking of all this, He Lingyi's expression also turned sour. Consort Qin sighed and said, "You two must be exhausted these days. Go and rest. I'll take care of things here; there won't be any problems!"
He Lingyi wanted to find the Crown Prince, so he did not linger here.
After bowing to Consort Qin, he said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
After saying that, he turned around and left the Qi'an Hall. He asked the palace servants standing at the door, and they all said that the Crown Prince had gone west. He Lingyi looked at the empty palace avenue and frowned.
The Crown Prince did not go to any other place, but to the Bureau of Astronomy.
He has many doubts in his heart, which are now woven into a tangled mess, so he needs someone to help him resolve them.
The officials of the Bureau of Astronomy did not expect the Crown Prince to arrive in person at this time, so they all knelt down to pay their respects.
"I have met His Highness."
"Is the chief officer here?"
"Yes, Your Highness, please come in."
The crown prince strode forward, only to be met with a raging vortex beyond his comprehension...