The carriage that sped over belonged to the Pingyang Prince’s manor.
It bore the insignia of the Pingyang Prince’s manor.
Yun Shu smiled.
Following Yun Shu’s gaze, Concubine Xiao and her daughter also looked over.
They were both confused.
They seemed to have seen a carriage from the Pingyang Prince’s manor before. Was the Pingyang Prince’s manor in this direction?
It didn't seem so. Their directions were completely different from the General’s manor. So why did Yun Shu smile upon seeing the Pingyang Prince’s manor carriage?
For a moment, the mother and daughter were bewildered.
They wondered if it was because they had been tormented every day recently, to the point where their minds had gone numb. Now, their minds were blank, and they had no idea what was happening.
Xie Jin said softly beside Yun Shu, “What’s wrong with these two? Do you want to go in, and I’ll handle this? It looks like Princess Ningde is here.”
Others couldn’t deal with Princess Ningde, but he could.
He had no shame anyway.
He would do whatever it took to disgust them.
Yun Shu smiled and said, “No need, I’ll do it.”
As they were speaking, the carriage stopped in front of them.
Two people alighted from the carriage.
Princess Ningde and Zhen Lin.
After dismounting, the siblings each looked at Yun Shu and then at Concubine Xiao and her daughter kneeling on the ground.
The mother and daughter froze for a moment upon seeing the siblings.
They had seen Princess Ningde from afar in the capital before.
At the time, they had thought Princess Ningde was a benevolent person.
But for some reason, they felt as if they had seen Princess Ningde somewhere before. The mother and daughter's minds were a bit hazy, and they merely paused, not thinking further.
They just couldn’t understand why Princess Ningde would come here.
And judging by her demeanor, she knew Yun Shu?
Otherwise, why would she be looking at Yun Shu the moment she arrived?
Also, when Princess Ningde swept her gaze over them just now, her eyes were too sharp, as if she wanted to kill them. It inexplicably caused their hearts to sink dramatically.
“Princess Consort Ye.” The siblings spoke almost simultaneously.
Their gazes finally settled on Yun Shu.
Yun Shu nodded at them.
“Did Princess Consort Ye just return from the palace?” Princess Ningde asked with a faint smile.
It seemed like a polite inquiry.
A very ordinary conversation.
Yun Shu smiled faintly, “Yes, I just arrived at the General’s manor.”
Zhen Lin’s gaze fell on Yun Shu.
Seeing her exquisite features and her faint smile, which could still easily stir his heart.
“And who are these two?” Princess Ningde suddenly changed the subject, her gaze sweeping towards Concubine Xiao and her daughter beside Yun Shu.
Her faint gaze seemed to hide some hidden sharpness that others couldn’t see.
Others couldn't detect it.
But Concubine Xiao and her daughter, who were scrutinized by that glance, felt their hearts pound with fear. They didn’t dare to look directly at Princess Ningde, as if they were facing the master of the Kill Palace, the master who could crush them with ease.
It was strange, why would they have such an absurd feeling?
Princess Ningde was such a kind person, not like the master of the Kill Palace.
Perhaps they felt that Princess Ningde was a lifeline. With her here, Yun Shu would not easily refuse them, and out of consideration for appearances, she would definitely save them.
“I am… I am Princess Consort Ye’s concubine, also from Dongning Kingdom.” Concubine Xiao’s eyes flickered as she anxiously introduced herself.
Yun Ying also reacted. Upon seeing the handsome Zhen Lin, her eyes sparkled. Beside him was also Young Master Xie, who was equally captivating to women. Just as she was thinking about who to seduce, she heard her mother’s words. Her muddled mind finally became sharp, and she quickly said, “I… I am Princess Consort Ye’s younger sister, my name is Yun Ying. I’ve come to find Princess Consort Ye today because I’ve encountered some urgent matters and would like Princess Consort Ye’s help.”
Listening to the mother and daughter’s words, Yun Shu really wanted to give them a thumbs-up. They were indeed mother and daughter.
They had truly seized the opportunity.
Her expression remained serene, showing no discernible emotion. Everyone present didn’t know what Yun Shu was thinking.
The mother and daughter looked at Princess Ningde, then at Yun Shu.
Their hearts seemed to be hanging high in the air.
Suspended.
Princess Ningde smiled and said, “So that’s how it is. My brother and I were just passing by and saw Princess Consort Ye, so we came to say hello. Since it’s Princess Consort Ye’s family matter, we won’t disturb you further. We’ll meet again another day.”
“Farewell, Princess Consort Ye,” Zhen Lin said politely to Yun Shu.
Yun Shu nodded at them, “Alright.”
Then the siblings got into the carriage.
Before entering, Princess Ningde cast a deep glance at Concubine Xiao and her daughter. This glance was quick, and she withdrew her gaze almost immediately. Hardly anyone could discern any emotion from this glance.
However, Concubine Xiao was left bewildered by this look.
She felt an inexplicable fear beginning to surface from the depths of her heart.
It was a feeling she couldn’t articulate, a chilling sensation.
Yun Shu found the scene before her somewhat amusing. Were they really just passing by?
After the carriage from the Pingyang Prince’s manor left the General’s manor gate, Yun Shu looked at Concubine Xiao and asked, “Did you see Princess Ningde in the Kill Palace?”
She lowered her voice when she said this, so only Xie Jin beside her and Concubine Xiao in front of her could hear.
Even Yun Ying only saw Yun Shu speak but didn't hear clearly what she said.
Concubine Xiao was a little confused. “In the Kill Palace?”
Why would Yun Shu ask that? How could Princess Ningde possibly be in the Kill Palace? The Kill Palace was a martial arts sect; how could it be connected to these noble families?
Yun Shu smiled faintly, looking at the scars on Concubine Xiao’s neck, and said, “It seems the information you can provide me might not be as much as I already possess. Concubine Xiao, instead of coming to find us, perhaps you should think about how to escape.”
“What? You… you know about the Kill Palace?” Concubine Xiao was shocked.
Did this mean Yun Shu actually knew quite a lot?
Xie Jin rolled his eyes speechlessly. “Don’t be an eyesore, scram.”
No wonder they could be used as pawns by the Kill Palace. This mother and daughter pair were truly foolish when they were dumb.
Concubine Xiao was still somewhat bewildered. “Escape?”
They were indeed escaping. If the Kill Palace knew they had escaped and caused trouble, they would definitely send people to find them, and they knew better than anyone what fate awaited them.
The Palace Master was never merciful!
“Young Master Xie, I… I met you before in the capital of Dongning Kingdom. You even gave me a flower back then, saying I was more beautiful than the flower. Do you remember, Young Master?” Yun Ying asked Xie Jin softly.
Her posture was incredibly alluring.
However, her face looked too haggard, with many scars, and her eyes were too deliberately flirtatious.
Xie Jin was stunned. He hadn’t expected that by simply asking someone to leave, he would be confessed to in public? Given a flower?
Did he give this woman a flower?
“I forgot.” Xie Jin glanced at Yun Ying, goosebumps rising all over his skin. He wondered if his eyes had a problem back then? Giving her flowers?
He liked delicate and charming women, but not a woman who practically wanted to strip naked and throw herself at him.