roccoschili Chapter 92 Whose Crisis?
Chapter 92 Whose Crisis?
This follow-up step was too close for Li Cen.
She was startled and hurriedly took a large step back: "How dare you!"
She stumbled and nearly fell, but Lu He reached out and grabbed her arm, saying, "Your Highness, the Princess!"
Damn it! My heart is pounding! Li Cen pressed his hand to his chest, maintaining his composure, and abruptly shook off Lu He's hand: "Mr. Lu! You've overstepped your bounds!"
No matter how composed and experienced Li Cen is, and how cunning she is in the world of power struggles, she is still only eighteen years old. She still has the naivety and immaturity that a girl of that age cannot hide when it comes to emotions.
Seeing that Li Cen was somewhat annoyed, Lu He quickly bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry, Your Highness, I offended you in my haste. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"
"But... I'm worried that His Highness has someone he likes..." Lu He muttered softly. She was still afraid that the plan would fall through, and she really didn't want to give up the male lead as an asset.
"What did you say?" Hearing her hesitate, Li Cen couldn't help but ask again.
"No..." Lu He shook her head, afraid that she might accidentally offend the princess again, so she didn't intend to continue.
"In short, I entrust Your Highness with the matter of Nie Qing getting close to the Crown Prince." Lu He changed the subject, saying that there was still a long way to go regarding Chao Huaiyuan becoming the prince consort.
Li Cen nodded, and just as she was about to say something, the voice of the head palace maid came from the doorway: "Your Highness! The Emperor has sent someone to look for Mr. Lu."
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance. What did the emperor want with her at this time?
"Well then, Your Highness, I'm off." Lu He bowed to the Princess again, then turned and walked out.
Li Cen wanted to tell her to be careful, but after opening his mouth, he ultimately said nothing.
Before Lu Helin stepped out of the inner hall, he turned back and said, "Have your men on the outpost keep a close eye on the Crown Prince... The Crown Prince has always wanted to kill you."
After saying this, he walked out of the inner hall and never looked back.
However, Li Cen was genuinely frightened. Lu He actually knew her trump card. The spies planted among the sentries were her most secret trump card. How could anyone possibly know about them?
This Mr. Lu... is terrifying...
Once Lu He had walked away, the head palace maid stepped forward and whispered to Li Cen, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince also sent people to search for Mr. Lu in his room..."
"Li Guangqi also wants to see her?" Li Cen's eyes returned to their unfathomable depths, like the waters of a lake in late autumn.
Li Cen walked to the bedside and blew a whistle. The men in black who had been lying in ambush outside flew down with a whoosh.
"What news is there from the Crown Prince's side?" Li Cen asked.
The man knelt down, bowed his head, and replied in a hoarse voice, "We have received news that the Imperial Advisor has sent someone to the Eastern Palace."
"The Imperial Advisor?" Liu Qi, that man who uses supernatural and superstitious theories to mislead the court? Li Cen has never liked such petty people who stir up trouble.
Liu Qi values his position highly and craves power, wealth, and luxury. If he sees Lu He as a threat, he might harm her. That person is ruthless and unscrupulous; I should have reminded her earlier.
How did Li Cen find out? Because her mother had some dark dealings with Liu Qi, killing many who were vying for his favor, including concubines who were pregnant with his child.
However, later on, the Empress Dowager... Li Cen shook his head. Forget about the past. The most important thing now is to do as Lu He said: "Go and keep an eye on the East Palace's every move."
"Do we still need to keep an eye on Mr. Lu?"
"No need, just bring everyone back." Li Cen chose to trust her, although she was a little worried, but... even if she encountered trouble, she probably wouldn't need anyone to rescue her...
"Since she wants to form an alliance with me, she must have sufficient strength to survive. In this ruthless palace, only those who survive have the right to negotiate..."
Lu He arrived at the main hall, where the emperor and the imperial advisor were both present.
Looking up, Lu He met the Imperial Advisor's gaze, and immediately sensed an unfriendly intent. This man's face was that of a villain—shifty-eyed, with a pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks—clearly the image of a treacherous person.
As expected of a comic book, the facial features are so clearly defined. The Imperial Advisor's distinctive triangular eyes with upturned corners are probably the ones who are about to make things difficult for her.
"Mr. Lu, this is our Grand Preceptor," the emperor said enthusiastically, pointing to Lu He. "Grand Preceptor, this is the demigod I was talking about."
Lu He cupped his hands, preparing to bow.
"Tsk, what kind of demigod... a mere child," Imperial Advisor Liu Qi opened one eye, glanced at Lu He with utter contempt, and said, "An ignorant woman like you dares to seek immortality and enlightenment? You're nothing but a charlatan!"
Lu He's polite smile froze on her lips.
She raised her eyes, her expression turning somewhat cold and stern. What kind of so-called imperial advisor was she? She didn't take him seriously at all. If he messed with her, this old man had really messed with a steel plate.