RPAGF Chapter 220 Hasty Escape
Chapter 220 Hasty Escape
Princess Yujin stood there, stunned. Li Huaiyuan's words made her hands tremble slightly.
Her mind went completely blank, and she could hear countless buzzing sounds, as if the whole world had fallen into dead silence.
Her gaze fell on Ling Yao, the incomparably noble and usually infinitely elegant man, who was now kneeling on the ground, his face as pale as paper, and sweat sliding down his cheeks.
"I...I...I..." She opened her mouth, but forgot to even say "I am a county princess."
She knew all too well how important Ling Yao was.
He was her cousin's only child, despite the pressure from numerous officials, and her cousin's only child.
He is the only heir apparent of the Great Qi Dynasty.
He was the hope of all the officials!
Now, she's beaten him so badly he can't speak?!
Upon realizing this, Princess Yujin was terrified.
Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision, but she didn't even have the strength to reach out and wipe them away.
Her legs felt as if all the strength had been drained from them. She staggered back a step, but tripped on her skirt and fell flat on her face.
"Princess." The two women, who had been so smug just moments before, huddled awkwardly beside Princess Yujin, completely at a loss.
"Princess..."
"This is how to do ah?"
His Highness the Crown Prince was injured.
Let alone the Ninth Prince's face, even if the Ninth Prince's own father crawled out of his coffin, he would have no face at all.
If those officials found out, they could easily destroy the county magistrate with all sorts of memorials and impeachments.
Tian Tian and Tian Xiang stood aside, watching Princess Yujin's completely different state from before.
I just found it hilarious...
Tian Xiang hugged Tian Tian and leaned close to her, "Tian Tian... I didn't expect Young Master Ling to be so cunning..."
From where they were standing, they could all see the actions Ling Yao was making towards Li Huaiyuan.
Tian Tian smiled noncommittally.
“Princess,” the woman beside Princess Yujin whispered, “you…you should hurry and apologize to the Crown Prince.”
Princess Yujin collapsed to the ground, her legs weak, her eyes vacant, and all she could hear was her own disordered breathing and heartbeat.
"Your Highness, will Your Highness die...?" A terrifying thought flashed through her mind, causing her to completely collapse...
At this moment, the doctor who had been giving Ling Yao acupuncture arrived.
"Doctor, please come and see Young Master Ling's condition." Li Huaiyuan personally greeted the doctor and explained what had just happened to him.
The doctor was a shrewd person and immediately understood.
He knew Ling Yao's situation best, yet he still pretended to examine her.
Taking his pulse and examining his eyes...
The final conclusion was, "Oops, girl, that hit too hard!!"
"If it were any heavier, I'm afraid I would have lost my life."
Princess Yujin suddenly looked up, her voice trembling so much she could barely hear herself, "Is it... that serious?"
No one answered her.
That unspoken silence felt like a heavy hammer blow, slamming into her heart.
Princess Yujin's breathing became increasingly rapid, tears mingling with sweat as they streamed down her face. Only one thought echoed wildly in her mind...
"I injured the Crown Prince, I almost killed him..."
Oh no, oh no...
Even her maternal grandfather couldn't save her!!
Why bother being the Crown Princess?
It would be good enough if the emperor didn't send her to marry into some barbarian tribe.
“Go back...go back, go back…” Princess Yujin grabbed the hand of the woman beside her, “Go back, go back to the capital, go back to the capital.”
We must return to Beijing immediately! We need to get back to Beijing and ask our maternal grandfather for help!
"Go back to Beijing!!"
The two women helped Princess Yujin up and prepared to run outside.
However, the yamen runners of Baishi County would not let them escape easily.
“Princess, you’ve injured someone, how can you just leave like that?” Li Huaiyuan looked troubled.
“Your Highness has been injured by the County Princess. The County Princess must at least stay until Your Highness is alright before she can leave.”
"Furthermore, I must submit a memorial to the Emperor and Empress, stating that the County Princess is the culprit who harmed His Highness, and we should await the Emperor and Empress's judgment..."
Waiting for the divine judgment?!
no! !
Absolutely not! !
The current emperor is known for always keeping his word! He is a man of his word!
He said he would only marry the Empress, and for more than 20 years, there were no concubines in the harem; he truly only had the Empress as his wife.
He said he would attack the Southern Barbarian Kingdom, which was always provoking the southern border, and no matter how much the people opposed him or what difficulties he faced, he would not change his mind.
so...
If the Emperor, because of Her Highness's injuries, wants to send her to some barbarian tribe for a marriage alliance...
Even if her maternal grandfather pleaded with the emperor, it would be to no avail!
"No, the main purpose of this county is to return to the capital!"
"I need to return to Beijing immediately."
Li Huaiyuan asked in confusion, "But didn't the county princess come to buy things?"
"Are you... are you still going to buy it?"
Princess Yujin shook her head repeatedly, "No, I won't buy it."
What about a device that keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer?
She was a county princess, and the place she lived in was warm in winter and cool in summer.
In summer, she could use any ice in the ice cellar, and in winter, there were no restrictions on the availability of various kinds of charcoal.
Whether or not this magical artifact exists... it makes no difference.
“Brother Li…” Princess Yujin pulled Li Huaiyuan aside ingratiatingly, “Brother Li, please let me return to the capital for the sake of my maternal grandfather.”
"If I stay here... I'm dead."
Li Huaiyuan stroked his non-existent beard. "But His Highness's injury is such a serious matter, I can't hide it from the Emperor and Empress."
Princess Yujin nodded, "I know, Brother Li, don't worry, after returning to the capital, I will personally go to the Emperor and Empress to apologize."
“This…” Li Huaiyuan was still in a dilemma.
Princess Yujin didn't wait for him and ran out with two women.
Several of her guards were fighting Qin Qingyun on a nearby rooftop.
"Stop fighting, let's go back to the capital." Princess Yujin scolded playfully before hurriedly getting into the carriage.
The guards came down from the roof, and Qin Qingyun followed closely behind.
The onlookers were very curious...
"Why did this arrogant county princess suddenly return to the capital?"
"Not buying a product that keeps the room warm in winter and cool in summer anymore?"
"I wonder what happened inside."
"I do not know..."
"Has someone been killed? I see the county magistrate has arrived."
"They probably didn't kill him. If they had, they would have called a coroner instead of a doctor."
"makes sense."
"Also, our county magistrate is from the capital, so he might know them and persuade them to go back."
"That's possible."
Everyone crowded around the shop...
Then they saw the person who was lying inside slowly stand up.
The doctor said from the side...
"Young Master Ling's aphasia already needed time to heal, and now that he's been hit with a stick, it's likely that it will take longer."
"It will take at least another five or six months."
"During this period, you must avoid overexertion and pay attention to your diet..."
These words sent a chill down everyone's spine...
Ling Yao is going south in the spring. His aphasia cannot be cured and he cannot exert himself. How can he teach everyone to farm?