With a solemn face, she was dragged by Zhongli Mingye to the tent. The King of the Southern Court originally wanted to detain her, but unfortunately, Prince Yu wouldn't give in an inch. Finally, they reached an agreement that he would take charge of guarding Song Jinyu.
Seeing Song Jinyu looking extremely angry, Zhongli Mingye helped her sit down and said, "Don't worry. This king will surely find out the murderer within three days."
"I'll investigate it myself. After I find out the culprit, I'll make the King of the Southern Court kneel down and call me grandma three times!!!" Her words were full of hostility, which really impressed Zhongli Mingye.
"Alright! Grandma..." He tried hard to hold back his laughter.
"You!"
Ugh... She shot him a disgruntled look and then sat there on the couch in a daze.
"Why does someone always die wherever I go..." She was really depressed and had to admit that she was a bit unlucky.
"Pfft!"
Zhongli Mingye looked at her amusingly, while the young girl pouted with a bitter face, looking very unhappy.
"Well, this king thinks you're the reincarnation of the Yama King!"
Humph!
She threw a pillow at him discontentedly, which he caught. "If I were the reincarnation of the Yama King, I'd take you, this monster, first!"
"Come on!" He closed his eyes and spread out his arms. After waiting for a long time, Song Jinyu didn't take any action. It turned out that she was already thinking about how to escape.
He reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Just stay by this king's side. Don't bother yourself anymore."
"This king just wants you to be happy. Don't worry about other things."
Leaning on his shoulder, Song Jinyu closed her eyes. She was really tired. She had been on the go for the past half - month. Finally reunited with Zhongli Mingye, but she got involved in a murder case again.
After soothing Song Jinyu, Zhongli Mingye went out. He told Qingfeng and Micui to watch over her carefully. Now Yanqiu was very hostile towards her.
The words of the King of the Southern Court were intended to provoke his anger.
Sure enough, as soon as he stepped out of the tent, he was invited to the King's tent. The body of King Yanqiu was still there. The King of the Southern Court stood with his hands behind his back and said, "I wonder if Your Highness has any clues?"
"None."
"Now all the evidence points to your fiancée. What should we do?" Taking this opportunity to make Prince Yu yield might be a good deal.
Prince Yu sneered. "You know better than this king what's right and what's wrong."
"Also, if the real culprit is found out, remember to apologize to her in public!"
"And cut off one of your own arms!"
Hearing this, the King of the Southern Court got angry. "Zhongli Mingye, how dare you!"
"You're really brave to slander this king's future princess!"
The two of them confronted each other, and neither was willing to back down. After a long time, the King of the Southern Court forced himself to hold back his anger and said, "In any case, Daxia must give Yanqiu an explanation for this matter."
"Open the border between the two countries?"
Looking at him coldly, Zhongli Mingye said, "Threatening this king with a weak girl's life. Is this all your country, Yanqiu, is capable of?"
They went back and forth, not caring at all about the body of King Yanqiu on the couch.
When Zhongli Mingye returned to the tent, Song Jinyu was already sound asleep. Looking down at her charming sleeping face, he couldn't help smiling. She was really carefree.
It was good. She could feel at ease by his side.
However, this matter was really tricky. Judging from all the signs, the person who had some grudges with them was Rong Qing'er.
How did she marry into Yanqiu? The guards in the King's tent insisted that it was Song Jinyu who entered the King's tent last night. But there was a thin veil covering her face, and they didn't see the girl's face clearly. And at that time, King Yanqiu was drunk and pulled the girl, so the guards didn't ask.
This was really a headless case. The murderer must be here, right under everyone's noses.
Zhongli Mingye was lost in thought when he heard the young girl on the couch turn over and mumble something. He leaned closer and heard her softly call his name with her eyes closed.
"Mingye..." Her voice was soft and sweet, which made him quite happy.
He covered her with the quilt and then went out.
In the middle of the night, not only he didn't sleep, but Xiao Xueyi also stayed awake.
"My lord, why aren't you sleeping yet?"
Taking the tea handed by his subordinate, Xiao Xueyi seemed to be deep in thought. "You go and rest. I want to be alone for a while."
Today, he was a bit angry, especially when the King of the Southern Court humiliated Song Jinyu.
He usually never showed his emotions, but at that moment, he couldn't help speaking up.
Xiao Xueyi knew that there must be something wrong with him. Why did he protect Song Jinyu so much?
It was a pity that there was already Prince Yu by her side. Maybe no one else could catch her eye anymore. In the critical situation today, Prince Yu even threatened the King of the Southern Court with a sword for her.
The regent of Yanqiu was a real king, even more majestic than King Yanqiu. But for Song Jinyu, Prince Yu didn't hesitate to stab him.
That young girl was not timid at all. The two of them standing together were a perfect match, shining brightly. He had to admit that they were so well - suited.
Before Zhongli Mingye came, Song Jinyu was calm, self - controlled, intelligent and resourceful. Although she was not very old, she had the aura of a superior.
However, after Prince Yu showed up, she completely turned into an ordinary young girl from a good family. She would be shy, nervous, and even relax herself.
Yes!
Xiao Xueyi sighed. He had to admit that in front of Zhongli Mingye, she had no defense at all. All she had was full - hearted dependence.
The young girl's eyes seemed to be filled with starlight, and this brilliance only shone for Prince Yu.
Xiao Xueyi seriously thought about everything that happened today. He sent people to secretly inquire. It was false to say that he had no regrets, but it would be easy for him to let go.
Yan Fei obeyed her arrangements in front of her. It seemed that Song Jinyu had a high status on Tianmen Mountain. Just based on this point, Xiao Xueyi also wanted to make friends with her.
When Song Jinyu woke up, it was already broad daylight.
She looked around but didn't find Zhongli Mingye. Did he not come back all night? It was all because of her. She was a bit worried.
"Or did he stay somewhere else?" After all, she occupied his bed.
Zhongli Mingye came back after being busy all night. Seeing her looking dazed, he thought she was sick. Unexpectedly, she suddenly pulled him onto the couch.
"Well, Jinyu, you're too impatient..."
Song Jinyu shot him a disgruntled look and said, "Didn't you sleep all night?"
"Go to sleep quickly." It turned out that she was worried that he didn't sleep. Zhongli Mingye was happy and looked at her seriously:
"Don't worry. This king will definitely clear your name."
Although he didn't gain much this night, it was better than nothing. He had someone tie up the maid beside Rong Qing'er.
After interrogation, he learned that she had gotten up that night.
The person who should have been by the regent's side started to avoid serving him in bed from the next day. This was quite interesting.
After hearing this, Song Jinyu said, "We can stage a play."
After all, the King of the Southern Court didn't know Rong Qing'er's past at all. He just lusted after her extraordinary beauty.
"Well, my love really understands this king's mind." He couldn't help pinching her chubby little face and joked, "Your face is getting rounder."
Humph! So speechless...
"I'm still growing!" She dodged discontentedly. What kind of person was he? Was he mocking her for getting fat?
However, seeing the dark circles under his eyes, she felt a bit heart - ache. "Go to sleep for a while. I'll wake you up!"
She gently took off his shoes and socks for him. However, a burst of laughter came from above her head. Her face turned red instantly. Why was she being so proactive in serving him?
She put down her hands awkwardly and was about to leave shyly. But he grabbed her. "Don't go..."
No way! She frowned, looking disgusted. But why did that person's eyes look so much like a puppy's? Song Jinyu had no choice but to sit by the bed. "Go to sleep! I won't leave..."
That person closed his eyes with a big smile on his face, and his hand never let go.