Chapter 545.1: youre really foolish

This subordinate understands. Wu Ling bowed to acknowledge the order before he turned to leave.

Su Xi-er looked like she was in deep thought.

Du Rin is the only one who is afraid of the Western Region King arriving in Beimin. It would mean the end of her pretend princess act, and her plans of revenge along with it.

Xi-er, she wouldnt be able to lord over anyone if you had hardened your heart. The meaning behind Pei Qianhaos words were clear as he calmly spoke

A slight frown appeared on Su Xi-er, but it disappeared quickly as she said, Since Du Rin is working with Situ Li, lets get rid of both of them.

This would be the most efficient way.

She then said, A-Jing, Ill make a trip to the posthouse.

Pei Qianhao nodded and instructed the guards to prepare a horse carriage for Su Xi-er.

At this very moment, the corner of Du Rins lips were curling up as she read the contents of a letter. It stated that Du Lings entourage had been ambushed, scattering the group and making it so that the person in question was gravely injured, his whereabouts unknown. Lighting a candle, she burnt the letter to a crisp.

Although we didnt kill Du Ling, it will take some time for him to recover from his injuries. That is especially the case without any access to medical attention in the wilderness; if were lucky, he may just die along the way.

But what if hes lucky enough to survive? That wont do. I have to inform Situ Li about this as soon as possible, and get him to secretly look into this.

Du Rin left the main courtyard and was making her way to her room when a guard reported, Your Highness, Princess Consort Hao is here to visit.

Du Rins brows creased.

What great timing. It wouldnt do to reject her either.

She nodded at the guard as she had no choice but to play along. Bring her in.

The guard bowed and escorted Su Xi-er into the main hall of the posthouse shortly after.

Go get us some snacks and a pot of tea. Du Rin instructed the guard before she turned to Su Xi-er with a smile. Princess Consort Hao, we havent met for a while. What brings you here today?

Su Xi-er replied politely, Youve been in Beimin for quite a while now. Ive even heard the commoners discussing amongst themselves that the imperial princess refuses to leave not because she enjoys the scenery, but because she enjoys seeing a person.

This Princess enjoys both the scenery and the people, but I never cared much for the petty gossip of the commoners. Is Princess Consort Hao shooing me back to the Western Region now?

No, I hope you can stay in Beimin for a while longer; after all, your older brother, Du Ling, is coming. Su Xi-er watched Du Rin to measure her reaction.

Du Rin remained rather placid, her tone rising in slight surprise. Oh? I didnt think that my older brother would be coming over too. Hed been too busy with court affairs to accompany this Princess here before, but since hes coming now, I should go welcome him.

You dont need to welcome him; he was attacked on his way here, and his whereabouts are unknown. Arent you worried for him?

Du Rin stared at her wide-eyed. Whereabouts unknown? How did that happen? This wont do. This Princess will send some men to search for him.

The Prince Hao Residence has already sent our men. Im paying you a visit today so that we can go look for him together. Su Xi-er stood up and walked to Du Rin.

Du Rin laughed as she looked up at Su Xi-er. Were aware of each others real ident.i.ties. Do you think Ill let Du Ling meet you?