novelden Chapter 198 It's none of my business
Chapter 198 It's none of my business
Moreover, he was most likely involved in this matter with Yang Ling in front of him. If the other party was really putting on an act, then he probably wouldn't get any benefits at all.
Upon hearing this, Yang Ling smiled slightly. If this prefect wanted to continue pretending, then he would probably have to watch the show.
"In that case, just wait for the Crown Prince to return safely."
"Humph!"
The prefect snorted coldly, "I'd like to know how the Emperor will punish you if something really goes wrong." After saying this, he turned and left, leaving Yang Ling with his back turned, looking very arrogant.
Actually, this matter isn't that difficult to resolve. After all, it's just a facade right now. Even if something really happens, Yang Ling believes he can cover it up.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
The group of people and horses galloped towards the capital.
Leading the group was a magnificent and luxurious carriage. They were heading to the capital because they had received news that someone had caused trouble there, so they had to hurry over to investigate.
"Your Highness... are you really going?"
The man sat there, toying with his teacup, his eyes narrowed, revealing a dangerous glint: "No matter what happens over there, I must go there myself."
"But... Your Highness, you've traveled a long and arduous journey, are you really sure you can endure it?"
"I'm fine." The man shook his head gently and then stepped out of the carriage.
He rode his horse, protected by the soldiers, and headed towards the capital.
As he left, he glanced at his tent, a knowing smile playing on his lips.
……
On the other side, Yang Ling and the others had just returned to the inn when they heard someone shouting downstairs.
"Your Highness the Ninth Prince! Your Highness the Ninth Prince!"
The voice sounded familiar; it seemed to be the steward he had just brought out from the palace.
"What happened?" Yang Ling hurriedly went out.
The old man excitedly said to Yang Ling, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince is back! The Crown Prince has returned safely!"
"Oh? That's a good thing. Why did I end up making you look like this?"
"The Crown Prince said you had matters to attend to, so you couldn't return in time and told us not to wait. Just as I was about to leave, I heard someone mention what happened here. That's why I rushed here to deliver this message to you." The old man said respectfully.
Yang Ling nodded, thinking to herself, "Just as I guessed."
This matter is probably the Crown Prince's doing, while the Prefect is likely just a scapegoat.
"Your Highness, Ninth Prince!"
The old man suddenly approached Yang Ling and said, "The Crown Prince asked me to pass on a message to you. He said he is very grateful to you for saving his life and will definitely repay you when he has the chance."
"Okay, I understand. You can go now." Yang Ling nodded, not taking it to heart.
……
Meanwhile, on the other side, inside that mansion, the prefect who had originally intended to harm someone suddenly heard someone outside say that the crown prince had returned, and he turned pale with fright.
"Someone come in quickly and help me up!"
The governor's legs were trembling; he never expected that the other party would actually escape.
He had clearly lured those venomous snakes there, so why were they still alive?
Now that the Crown Prince has returned, this matter will definitely be exposed. If the Emperor finds out that he was the one who sent people to do this, he will probably lose his head.
Thinking of this, he quickly said, "Someone! Someone!"
"Sir, what are your orders?" A servant rushed in.
"Go and arrest all those involved in the plan! Don't let a single one escape!" The governor's face was extremely grim.
He now wants to arrest these culprits as soon as possible and then go to see the Crown Prince.
As long as he shifts all the blame onto these servants, he will still be able to get away with it.
"Yes!"
Not long after the servant left, a series of screams were heard outside.
Not long after, he walked in with a man covered in blood.
"Sir, this guy is the mastermind."
"I don't care what method you use! You must ensure that those poisonous snakes do not harm the Crown Prince!" the governor roared.
He had lost his mind; all he could think about was resolving this matter as quickly as possible so that he could survive.
"Yes!"
After saying that, the servant left the room, while the prefect slumped onto the stool.
Not long after, he heard a series of cries coming from outside.
"My lord! My lord, please spare me! This was not my idea! It was the prefect who made me do it!"
Upon hearing this, his face turned deathly pale.
Although he had decided to place all the blame on these people, he did not expect that they would implicate him after being arrested.
"It's over...it's over!"
The prefect stared blankly at what was in front of him; he was now truly and utterly desperate.
What puzzled him was that the Crown Prince had clearly returned, so why didn't he come to see him?
"My lord! My lord!" came a shout from outside the door.
The prefect immediately stood up, thinking it was the crown prince, and hurried toward the door.
But when he got to the door, he found that the person who came was actually his own subordinate.
"what happened?"
The man said to the prefect, "Sir, the Crown Prince says he has almost fully recovered, so there's no need to trouble you. He will definitely report this to the Emperor after he returns to the palace."
Upon hearing this, the prefect was truly filled with utter despair.
The prefect slumped to the ground, having finally understood everything.
The Crown Prince is giving him one last chance. If he can really catch those venomous snakes, the Crown Prince will naturally protect him.
But now, having accomplished nothing, his fate is already sealed.
Before long, everyone in the capital knew what had happened, and the prefect was imprisoned because of it.
……
"The matter has been resolved, we can go back now," Yang Ling said to Yang Yunfei.
"Ling'er, this time it's all thanks to you, otherwise I don't know what I would have done," Yang Yunfei said with a grateful expression.
Yang Ling nodded; he naturally knew why the other party would say that.
This matter is probably related to me as well; if it weren't for me, Yang Yunfei would probably be dead by now.
"Yunfei, is there something you haven't told me?" Yang Ling suddenly asked.
Yang Yunfei froze, and it took him a few seconds to react: "No..."
"Really not?"