Chapter 317 - Fifth Princess Seduced and Fallen into a Trap Late night. (2/2)

“Why not me? Who did Your Highness think it was?” Bai Yihao’s hand retracted from Fifth Princess’ body as he tidied his clothing, staring at the partially undressed Fifth Princess with interested eyes.

Indeed, if not for his quick reaction of returning to his manor from the backdoor, Bai Yihao would have been having s.e.x with Fifth Princess now. He then flicked his brows at Bai Yihao arrogantly. He had won this round, and Fifth Princess would have to marry him now.

“Bai Yichen! Why you? Why you!” Fifth Princess was raging, her two eyes furiously fixated on Bai Yichen as if she had wanted to eat him. Trembling, she caressed her clothes and tried her best to tie her b.u.t.tons but to no avail. She felt her body burning yet freezing at the same time.

Bai Yihao’s calm and composed eyes were staring at her. His glance was like a hot iron, sizzling.

“Interesting, Your Highness. Shouldn’t I be the one here? The manor is mine, the garden is mine, and the house is mine too! Who else would be here? Don’t worry, Fifth Princess. I will take full responsibility of our doings here. I will go to the Qin Emperor and ask for our marriage, and will never damage the Fifth Princess’ name.” Bai Yichen smiled confidently as he was delighted to have finally won Bai Yihao once.

That was not just a single victory against Bai Yihao, but an understanding that Bai Yihao was not someone that could not be defeated. A single victory sets the precedence for further victories. With the help of the Fifth Princess, the situation would be increasingly in his favor. Before long, he would be the Emperor of Yan kingdom.

“Sir Bai, this is…” A tall man with a square face entered the room following Bai Yihao. He surveyed the room and gasped, not knowing what to say, only to look at Bai Yihao with a doubtful glance.

He was Xie Qing, the a.s.sistant General of the Golden Elite Forces. He came with Bai Yihao today as his manor was set on fire. Even though Bai Yihao was merely a hostage, he was the Crown Prince of Yan Kingdom. It would be a huge diplomatic error if he got injured, and even war might be started between the two kingdoms.

Immediately, Emperor Zongwen sent out his Golden Elite Forces to Bai Yihao’s residence so as to put out the fire. He met Bai Yihao, who had just escaped from his house. Hearing that he wished to go to First Prince’s residence, Xie Qing immediately offered to protect him and send him over. As an imperial guard, he had to be always careful and cautious.

He acted with tact. Following Bai Yihao into the manor, he rested awhile, planning to return if nothing happened, sending Bai Yihao out. As he pa.s.sed by the garden, he heard an arrow shot and calls of a.s.sa.s.sination. Thus, he rushed in with his men and Bai Yihao immediately.

As he came in, she saw Fifth Princess sitting in the arms of the First Prince of Yan Kingdom. Fifth Princess’s clothes had been disheveled, signaling an affair between the two. Xie Qing did not know how to deal with this situation. Furthermore, the group of Golden Elite Forces behind him saw the same situation.

He dared not conceal the fact that Fifth Princess was hugging together with the First Prince of Yan Kingdom, as he would be charged with deliberate concealment from Emperor once such a matter was discovered. As part of the Golden Elite Forces, he should not hide anything from the Emperor.

Furthermore, the matter was more interesting than just that. Fifth Princess seemed to have recognized the wrong person. If he pretended to not know the matter, he might just disappear one day. The elimination of key personnel to shut them up was not uncommon in the palace. With the cruel nature of Fifth Princess, killing him would be as easy as crus.h.i.+ng an ant.

This made Xie Qing clear as he turned to the two, asking them harshly, “What is happening? Why is Fifth Princess hugging the First Prince of Yan Kingdom?”

Bai Yihao did not move, staring blanking at Fifth Princess. One could not tell any emotion from his eyes. He merely lowered his head coldly as a simmer of gloom flashed across his face. He did not answer Xie Qing, choosing to instead turn around and leave. He was dragging his steps as if he was extremely disappointed.

He looked lonely and depressed under the night sky.

Fifth Princess was hurtful and could not care much about Bai Yichen. She screamed in sorrow, “Cousin!”

She was about to chase after him.

“Wait, Fifth Princess.” Xie Qing could not let her leave now and reached out to stop her.

“Leave me alone.” Fifth Princess slapped hard on Xie Qing’s face as she threatened, “If you dare to stop me again, I would ask Mother to kill you!”

Xie Qing was appalled by the chiding of the Fifth Princess and was alarmed at the possibility. However, he remembered his mission and was determined to not be a.s.sa.s.sinated. Mustering up his courage, he said, “Fifth Princess, I dared not hide such a matter from the Emperor. Please follow me to see his majesty, and he will make the decisions.”

“You did not see anything so better shut your mouth, or…” Fifth Princess threatened further.

If they sent her to the Emperor, she would definitely be chosen to marry Bai Yichen.

She was raised in the palace since she was a child, and was always the center of attention as the only daughter of the queen. She had support from the powerful Ding General Manor and no one dared disobey her. Only she could punish others and no one dared to disobey her. Hence, her words were harsh and certain.

However, Xie Qing was determined to not settle this matter here. However, her threats, coupled with the devious rumors of the princess, some of which stated that she would beat her servants to death or disabilities if they displeased her, made him even more certain of his stance of not letting her go.

“How did Fifth Princess enter the manor? Why did you enter the manor?” Bai Yichen had kept silent all this while, putting more pressure on Xie Qing. Xie Qing let all loose now.

“Outrageous! How dare you ask for my whereabouts.” Fifth Princess chided as she turned around to scold Bai Yichen, “First Prince of Yan Kingdom, let me ask you! Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be out of the manor?”

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