LoT Phoenix 1

Chapter 194: Return Trap

Suspicious of Hu Ling, you were still looking for opportunities to find her flaws. But unexpectedly, she suddenly confessed these things to you.

Shi Lian: The 6th Prince is so evil! How could he hurt the Princess! I don't know how he did it. Hu Ling is someone close to the Emperor. How dare he threaten her?

Xiu Ying: Do you believe what Hu Ling said?

Shi Lian: You think Hu Ling was lying?

Xiu Ying: [Shakes head] I can only believe half of her what she said. I just know that the truth is not that simple.

Xiu Ying: What Hu Ling said has made her hands sound too clean. She made everything the 6th Prince's fault, while claiming she is innocent. She said she was threatened by others and acts like a victim.

In order to get revenge on the Crown Prince, you have done a lot of similar things before. That's why you can tell that Hu Ling is not telling the whole truth.

Xiu Ying: However, it might just be me thinking too much. Hu Ling was probably just worried about me getting angry at her and wanting revenge, so she chose something not too evil to tell me. But maybe the general situation is just like what she said.

Shi Lian :I don't think Hu Ling is that evil. I don't think she's lying.

Xiu Ying: Yeah? You trust her that much?

Shi Lian: I always thought she's a bit like you, so I want to believe her.

Xiu Ying: Like me? In what aspect? Appearance? Personality? Experience?

Shi Lian: I don't know... I just have a feeling that'all all, but there seems to be something wrong.

Xiu Ying: What you said doesn't make any sense! You'd better not say anything!

You reach out to Shi Lian and tickle her. She can' t stand being tickled, and laughs and begs for mercy. Playing around reduces your worries. However, you need to stay on your guard regarding Hu Ling's confession. At the same time, you should be clear about whether the 6th Prince wants to harm you or not.

DOUBLE TRAP

One night a few days later, Hu Ling appears in your yard. The lantern in the courtyard sways gently with the wind, and creating a graceful shadow of the trees. You walk on the stone path one after another.

Hu Ling: Princess, we are leaving the Mountain Resort and going back to Palace. But the way back will not be peaceful.

Xiu Ying: What do you mean?

Hu Ling: I heard that the 6th Prince will set up a Hero Saves the Beauty scene tomorrow. He wants to ask the Emperor to allow him to marry you. You need to be more careful, My Lady.

Xiu Ying: What did you say? I'm confused. The 6th Prince wants to assassinate, but also wants to marry me?

Hu Ling: The 6th Prince is a cunning person. My guess is that the 6th Prince found you useful to him after he failed to kill you. That's why he's doing this now.

A slow breeze blows in the evening. Only the chirping of distant cicadas can be heard in the courtyard. Apart from that, there's only a deep silence.

Hu Ling: I didn't mean to say so, I was just so worried... I' m afraid that the 6th Prince is an evil person.

You stop walking, then turn back and look at Hu Ling with a smile. Seeing you smile, she seems relieved and smiles back.

Xiu Ying: You overthought this. I was just wondering why the 6th Prince would do this.

Hu Ling: Anyway, if you are more alert, you should be fine, My Lady.

Xiu Ying: Since the 6th Prince wants to set up a trap, and we know about it, can we take the opportunity to get the Emperor involved?

Hu Ling: No! I'm afraid it will be leaked by someone and the 6th Prince will get a plan B. Then you will lose the Emperor's trust, and I'll also be suspected by the 6th Prince.

After saying that, Hu Ling stops talking, restlessly tugging on her clothes.

Hu Ling: What do you think, My Lady?

Xiu Ying: You're right, that was a reckless idea.

In fact, you said this on purpose to see how Hu Ling would react. As you expected, she strongly opposed it. It seems that living under the threat of the 6th Prince every day is making her frightened, but she doesn't seem to want to struggle and resist it.

Xiu Ying: Thank you for telling me this. This is very important information.

Hu Ling: I nearly killed you before, which made me feel nervous every day. I finally have the courage to make up for those mistakes now.

Xiu Ying: But how are you going to face the 6th Prince after telling me these? If things are not done well, will he be angry with you?

Hu Ling: The 6th Prince will be very angry, but I'm still working for the Emperor, so he can't hurt me so easily.

Hu Ling: In fact, I have a motive... If there is a chance in the future, I hope I can work for you, My Lady.

Xiu Ying: Work for me? You work for the Emperor, how are you gonna work for me?

Under the shadow of the tree, Hu Ling's face is half bright and half dark in the light. She doesn't droop her eyebrows this time, and looks at you with a firm look. You smile back calmly, hiding your mood at this moment.

Hu Ling: I know that you are extraordinary and will help me out. So I believe in you and want to work for you.

Xiu Ying: Are you kidding? I'm just a civilian princess. How can I be extraordinary?

Hu Ling: I know you are a decent person. So no matter what you say, I still trust you. Princess, you will be my benefactor.

After hearing that, you smile, without saying anything else. If it was in your previous life, you may have believed Hu Ling. But for the sake of revenge, you have made this kind of lie countless times. Therefore, your keep your guard up even higher against Hu Ling.