Who is this act for?
Song Jinyu's eyes fell on Zhongli Mingye's face. He was already fast asleep.
She was seriously thinking about countermeasures. Although he had taken full charge of this matter, it was still related to her own life and death.
She couldn't easily let it go. Her intuition told her that this matter should be related to Rong Qing'er. Otherwise, who would be so coincidental to wear the same clothes as hers and go to the king's tent?
These days she had indeed worn the clothes of the royal female relatives of Yanqiu. It was very easy to find an identical one. After all, the weaving industry in Yanqiu was not very developed.
Rong Qing'er, Rong Qing'er, if it's really you, don't blame this young lady for being merciless.
But now she couldn't get out. She could only tell Zhongli Mingye the clues she had thought of and the possible directions.
If possible, she still hoped to settle Rong Qing'er by herself. What the King of the Southern Court said was really infuriating.
How could she play this act well? Her gaze drifted far away towards the door, where there were many guards standing. The king's tent was no exception. Everyone knew that the king of Yanqiu was lecherous.
Rong Qing'er's beauty was one of the best in the capital. If she deliberately approached the king of Yanqiu during the day, there must be someone who had seen it.
She secretly came up with an act and wanted Zhongli Mingye to cooperate. However, she was afraid he wouldn't agree.
She gave a sly smile and gently touched his cheek with her finger. "Your eyelashes are so long. Even longer than a woman's." Everyone in the Zhongli family was good-looking.
The more she looked, the more she liked him. She quickly averted her gaze, afraid that if she looked any longer, she would kiss him involuntarily. Just thinking about it made her blush and her heart race.
Fortunately, he was asleep.
Xiao Xueyi came to the tent of Prince Yu and waited for a long time before being led in. He just saw Song Jinyu helping Zhongli Mingye put on his outer robe.
Were they already so intimate? He looked at them bitterly. The man was handsome and the woman was charming. They were a perfect match.
"Mr. Xiao, what's the matter?"
Zhongli Mingye was very willing to assert his sovereignty in front of other men. He held Song Jinyu's hand and sat down together.
"Your Highness, this matter is related to the Princess of the Regent to some extent."
Xiao Xueyi said that in the past three days, Rong Qing'er had appeared in the king's tent several times. Although most of the time she was in a secluded place, there were still people who had seen her.
Song Jinyu said in a deep voice, "It's probably her. But these don't really matter. After all, she is the Princess of the Regent now."
However, she had just met Xiao Xueyi recently. Although she had a good impression of him, she wasn't at the level of trusting him yet.
So, she just quietly listened to their discussion.
After Xiao Xueyi left, she told Zhongli Mingye her plan for the act in full. Unfortunately,
"No! This king won't agree..." She actually wanted him to pretend to abandon Song Jinyu and let her fend for herself.
He couldn't help but knock on her head and said angrily, "What on earth are you thinking!"
She knew he wouldn't agree. She had to hug his arm. "Mingye, please. Just give it a try, okay?"
Her eyes filled with pitifulness. She shook his arm while staring at him.
Unfortunately, this act of coquetry had no effect on Zhongli Mingye.
"Give up this idea. This king will never do such a thing!" Zhongli Mingye sat angrily on the couch.
How could he act like he was abandoning her, even if it was just for show?
Song Jinyu didn't think it was a big deal. It was just an act. Why was Zhongli Mingye being so serious?
With his power as Prince Yu, she could surely get out of this safely. But the humiliation from the King of the Southern Court was real.
So, she continued to persuade Zhongli Mingye to cooperate with her plan. "It's just for one night..."
She looked at him longingly. "I know you will seek justice for me."
"However, I want to be involved and fight side by side with you." Song Jinyu coaxed him gently. "Hiding behind you is what I desire in my heart."
"But I have the ability to fight with you."
Zhongli Mingye looked at her seriously. When he heard the words "fight side by side", his heart started beating faster and faster.
What his woman said was so sweet. He couldn't help but pinch her sweet face and gently peck her red ear.
"Okay..."
He teased Song Jinyu so much that she kept backing away. "After this is done, let this king kiss you properly once." He leaned close to her ear and gently teased.
"You're dreaming!"
Humph! He wanted to bully her again. No way!
"Oh? Then forget it..." Zhongli Mingye lifted his foot and was about to leave. His phoenix eyes were filled with smiles as he looked deeply at her.
She glared at him angrily and had to blushingly agree.
Not long after Xiao Xueyi left, Song Jinyu was suddenly driven out by the guards of Prince Yu!
She was locked in a more remote tent. Everyone was in an uproar. Yan Fei was indignant and rushed into the king's tent. But soon he was driven out by the guards of the prince's mansion.
No one was allowed to see Song Jinyu, not even to send her food. A woman who had been deeply favored by the prince just the day before was suddenly abandoned.
"What is Prince Yu up to?" Xiao Xueyi didn't believe that he would suddenly be so muddle - headed.
He was probably up to some scheme. But he still went to see Song Jinyu. Because he was a guest of honor of the King of the Southern Court, the guards at the door didn't stop him.
"Jinyu, you..."
Seeing Song Jinyu looking resentful, Xiao Xueyi thought he had misseen. "Lord Xiao..." Her listless voice made him feel a bit heart - ache. "What's wrong with you?"
He had seen her being affectionate with Prince Yu just a few days ago, but today she had suddenly become like this. "As you can see, he no longer trusts me."
Song Jinyu hugged her knees aggrievedly, her gaze a bit dazed. "He actually wants me to bear this blame for the peace between the two countries."
Xiao Xueyi couldn't see through her, but he knew there must be something strange about this.
He had someone send her food and warm quilts. He passed on Yan Fei's greetings to Song Jinyu. He originally thought she would say something, but unfortunately the girl turned around and was too sad to speak.
He felt a strange pain in his heart. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would couldn't help but comfort her. Leaving the shabby tent, Xiao Xueyi asked the strong man to push him to Prince Yu's place.
"Why did you suddenly..."
Zhongli Mingye stood with his hands behind his back and said coldly, "This king remembers that Jinyu has only known you for a few days. What right do you have to speak for her?"
Being questioned by him, Xiao Xueyi was a bit at a loss. After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Jinyu is my friend. I'll go and beg the Regent to spare her life."
After saying that, he carefully observed Zhongli Mingye's expression.
Unexpectedly, the next words of that man immediately angered him. "Even if this king doesn't care about Song Jinyu, she is still this king's woman. It's not up to you to talk."
Xiao Xueyi sneered. "Since Your Highness regards her as a pawn to be discarded, if I have a way to help her, I will surely do my best."
Without waiting to see Prince Yu's expression, he left on his own and planned to go to the King of the Southern Court to find out the situation. Song Jinyu couldn't possibly have tried to murder the king of Yanqiu. However... Once the king of Yanqiu was dead, the Regent would have nothing to worry about.
He was afraid that the Regent would take this opportunity to find a scapegoat. Thinking of this, his brows furrowed tightly and he became even more worried about Song Jinyu's safety.