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Chapter 119 The Crown Prince's Secret

Before long, someone found Nie Qing's seat and led her out alone.

Li Cen had already arranged for sentries to keep an eye on Nie Qing's movements to prevent her from venturing into danger alone.

Nie Qing was also carrying the eavesdropping device that Lu He had given her in advance, and Lu He was constantly monitoring every move on the other side.

The young eunuch led Nie Qing through a winding path until they arrived at a secluded courtyard.

"Go inside, His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for you." After saying this, the little eunuch left.

Nie Qing composed herself, knowing she couldn't show the slightest fear now. Meeting the Crown Prince was part of their scheme. Now that the moment had arrived, she shouldn't shrink back.

She strode into the courtyard.

There was only one person in the courtyard, standing with his back to her. He was dressed in a bright red outfit with gold trim, and a ribbon inlaid with jade was tied around his waist. His long, black hair was tied high in a red crown.

She was tall and slender, somewhat thin, with a waistline that even women envied.

Li Cen once said that the Crown Prince was seven feet tall, liked to wear red, was rather thin, had a gentle temperament, and had some feminine features.

"Is Miss Nie well?" The man turned around, his handsome face indeed rivaling that of a woman. Nie Qing's heart pounded wildly; this man must be the Crown Prince.

"Your Highness, I am well," Nie Qing replied politely, bowing respectfully.

"Oh?" The Crown Prince clearly understood. Nie Qing had never met him before, yet she recognized him; Lu He must have mentioned him to this close friend quite a bit. "You and Mr. Lu are good sisters, aren't you?"

“Exactly.” Nie Qing nodded.

"The newly appointed Imperial City Envoy, Lord Bai, is truly a young talent with an extraordinary bearing. He is sure to achieve great things in the future." Crown Prince Li Guangqi made up some random things to test her.

“Brother Yu, no, Lord Bai is indeed no ordinary man. I hope His Highness the Crown Prince will give him much guidance. It would be his honor to serve His Highness the Crown Prince,” Nie Qing replied.

Li Guangqi's smile always made people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze. When Nie Qing finished replying and looked up, she saw his gentle and charming smile and was almost captivated.

Nie Qing secretly pinched her palm and muttered to herself, "Don't fall for this handsome man's trap!"

"Between me and that Lord Bai, who is more handsome?" Li Guangqi suddenly took a step closer and walked up to Nie Qing.

She truly is an alluring beauty. Why didn't they say before that the Crown Prince was so handsome? This sudden shock is really unsettling!

Of course, this isn't entirely Lu He's or Li Cen's fault. Lu He wasn't particularly interested in men to begin with, and her several encounters with Li Guangqi had been unpleasant; she even loathed his repulsive appearance and naturally didn't find him handsome. Li Cen was even less likely to find the Crown Prince good-looking. Firstly, he was her brother, and secondly, the siblings had been secretly vying for power for years, harboring deep-seated hatred for each other, so naturally, she wouldn't find him particularly attractive.

However, Nie Qing had never met the Crown Prince before, and his understanding of Li Guangqi was completely blank. It was the first time he had seen such a noble person, so he was naturally very shocked.

In addition, Li Guangqi's refined yet dignified demeanor, along with his gentle and refined nature, made him irresistible to most young women. Many daughters of officials in the court admired the Crown Prince.

Although her father, An Daohe, had always been part of the Crown Prince's faction, when she was still An Linqing, none of her family members except her father had ever met the Crown Prince. If Lu He hadn't told her this later, she still wouldn't have known that her father was one of the Crown Prince's men.

“Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince,” Nie Qing stammered, finally managing to say, “Of course it is Your Highness the Crown Prince…” Her gaze was fixed on him, and her cheeks flushed.

Hearing the commotion, Lu He was on high alert. She never expected the Crown Prince to use such despicable methods! Seduction? How could he even think of that? Wasn't he afraid of losing face? Using such lewd words to flirt with the female lead!

Help! The female lead can't be love-struck, right?! Doesn't she want the male lead, Chao Huaiyuan?

Seeing Lu He praying with her hands clasped together, Li Cen couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? What's the problem?"

"Could the Crown Prince really have fallen for Nie Qing?" Lu He looked at Li Cen with pleading eyes: "I heard them talking over there, and I feel like Nie Qing is about to give up."

"No, he can't genuinely like Nie Qing. He's definitely just using tricks to deceive the girl."

"Is Your Highness so sure?" Lu He thought to herself. Nie Qing is the female lead, so it's normal for all the men in this world to love her.

"Yes, I'm sure, because... Li Guangqi has always had someone he likes." Li Cen said somewhat hesitantly, making a gesture indicating a sentry.

"Who is it? Perhaps we can use them to keep the Crown Prince in check?" Lu He's first thought was that Li Guangqi actually had a weakness: "Shouldn't the sentries be able to find out who it is?"

"Uh, yes...uh," Li Cen was caught off guard by the sudden questioning and couldn't speak, seemingly trying to hide something.