Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince-Chapter 441: Only the Blood of Princess Qi Can Resolve

Chapter 441: Chapter 441: Only the Blood of Princess Qi Can Resolve

Both of them stopped talking and looked toward the door.

The knock on the door was not soft, therefore, the visitor was clearly no good person.

Shi Zhou glanced at Qi Yu and whispered, "They’re here for you."

Qi Yu remembered how Ning Yue and Jiutu had tricked her and sighed helplessly, "It seems someone wants me to enter the Imperial Palace."

The word "invite" was a polite way of putting it, but given the way the person was knocking, it seemed more credible to say they came to capture someone.

Shi Zhou stood up and walked towards the door, then turned back to Qi Yu and said, "You hide first."

Qi Yu shook her head, "No, since they are here for me, hiding won’t be of any use."

Shi Zhou’s brow furrowed, disagreeing with her idea, but the person outside had already impatiently shouted, "Hurry up and open the door for this prince!"

Hearing the voice, Shi Zhou knew it was the Second Prince who had come.

Her expression instantly cooled down; since the Second Prince was secretly conspiring with Li Ming’an, he definitely would not treat them well.

However, Qi Yu made a gesture to her to open the door and silently mouthed, "Don’t worry."

Shi Zhou nodded, opened the door, and saw the Second Prince with his eyes wide in anger, demanding forcefully, "Where is Princess Qi?"

He was here on the Emperor’s orders, and today, he would take the person with him no matter what. freewebnøvel.coɱ

Shi Zhou already had a poor impression of the Second Prince, and now seeing him looking like a bully without a trace of nobility, she disliked him even more.

With great restraint, she did not kick him out right away, and with a cold expression, she asked, "What do you want with Princess Qi?"

The Second Prince was also someone quick to temper, and seeing her indifferent attitude, his face grew uglier as he shouted, "Does this highness have to report his actions to you?"

Seeing that the two were about to start fighting, Qi Yu no longer just sat by. She walked to the door and faced the displeased Second Prince, asking, "Does your highness have any business with me?"

It was the first time the Second Prince had seen Princess Qi in person, and he was initially stunned by her smiling face before he regained his composure and said seriously, "Princess Qi has traveled a long way, how can we not offer proper hospitality? The Emperor commands that I invite the Princess into the palace."

Qi Yu, already aware of his intentions, heard his earnest statement and a mocking smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, though she maintained her smiling facade and nodded, "Since His Majesty insists, then I will accompany your highness to the palace."

The Second Prince did not expect things to go so smoothly; he had always heard that Princess Qi was extremely cunning and strategic, and even Li Ming’an couldn’t gain much from her.

Before coming, he had made thorough preparations, not only bringing palace guards along but also having his Hidden Guard watch closely, just to guard against any tricks from her.

But Qi Yu’s gentle smile eased many of his worries, and seeing that she did not question his words, he felt more pleased and quickly instructed the maids to help her into the sedan chair.

Shi Zhou wanted to follow, but Qi Yu stopped her, whispering, "When the Prince returns, quickly inform him of this situation."

She could only agree and watched as Qi Yu, alone, boarded the sedan chair and headed towards the Imperial Palace.

Meanwhile, the Second Prince had already sent someone to convey the news to a still anxiously waiting Li Ming’an back at the residence.

In the study, Li Ming’an was shocked to learn that Qi Yu had been spotted at the hostel, wondering for a good while.

He had sent people to search for over half a month, and yet she had been hiding right in the city.

Suddenly, Li Ming’an’s eyelids twitched, a bad feeling washing over him—Li Mingjue might already know of the plans he had been secretly preparing for the past month.

Enraged, he smashed his fist on the desk, cursing, "Damn it, to be deceived by those two!"

After calming his rage, he called his Hidden Guard, ordering them to watch around the hostel; if they spotted Li Mingjue, they were to eliminate him on sight.

In the Imperial Palace, Qi Yu walked into the grand hall and saw the Emperor on the Dragon Chair, looking pale and gloomy. She frowned.

His complexion was terribly bad. Without even taking his pulse, she could tell he wouldn’t live past three days.

She caught sight of Jiutu standing nearby, raised her eyebrows slightly, and thought to herself that his acting was inherited from Ning Yue and quite convincing.

Jiutu felt her gaze drift over him. His expression did not change, but he subtly twisted his fingers hidden in his sleeves.

He knew better than anyone that Princess Qi Yu was a tough and ruthless character, not easily dealt with.

For now, at least, he could not afford a confrontation with Qi Yu; otherwise, if his clandestine plans were exposed, all his years of hard work would be for naught.

Qi Yu greeted the old Emperor and then individually greeted the others standing nearby.

She had a lovely face and a warm, harmless smile that even made Li Ming’an, who was most wary of her, relax his guard considerably.

The sight of her only intensified the Emperor’s headache.

Meanwhile, Qi Yu was calculating whether to save him or not.

If the old Emperor died, Tulan would surely plunge into chaos, and the second prince would seize the opportunity to usurp the throne.

But if the old Emperor did not die, Ning Yue’s plan would fall apart, and she would not spare Qi Yu.

Looking at it, whether to save him or not seemed to make no difference to her.

Qi Yu felt a headache coming on as she thought about the dilemma, wondering how, in such a situation, any action she took might not alter the inevitable outcome.

"Has the Saintess arrived?" the Emperor asked, massaging his temples with a weary tone.

As he spoke, someone slowly entered from outside the hall.

Qi Yu turned her head just in time to meet Ning Yue’s chilling gaze and involuntarily shuddered.

This intense killing intent was definitely directed at her.

Ning Yue gave a bow and then turned to Qi Yu, her voice coldly saying, "Princess Qi Yu was born on a full moon and is surrounded by an aura of prosperity; she is the perfect candidate for the blood sacrifice."

Qi Yu rolled her eyes silently but continued to play along with her act, "What do you mean by that, Saintess?"

Ning Yue’s lips curled up, her eyes intently fixed on Qi Yu, "The reappearance of Xueyue is an ominous sign, and only the blood of Princess Qi Yu can resolve it."

Qi Yu shrugged, "This Princess has never heard of any Xueyue, who knows if this isn’t just something you’ve concocted?"

Ning Yue smiled, a laugh like a breeze reaching Qi Yu’s ears, making her sense that something terrible was about to happen.

She had long noticed that Ning Yue was somewhat intimidating when her face was stern and cold.

But when she smiled, that was when true disaster often struck.

Indeed, in the next second, Ning Yue pointed at her with a sharp tone, "How could Princess Qi Yu not know? This Xueyue came with you, which means, you are the person bringing these ominous signs!"

After her words fell, the hall fell into silence.

The Emperor then stared thoughtfully at Qi Yu, pondering if she was indeed the cause of the nightmares that plagued him.

"Nonsense!" Qi Yu scoffed coldly, defiantly replying to Ning Yue, "All you say are mere speculations of your own; do you have any evidence to prove that Xueyue was brought by this Princess?"

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