ushernet Chapter 154 Hot Potato
Chapter 154 Hot Potato
"Luo'er, quickly tell your father what happened? Why are you here? And who saved you?" Tang Luo looked at her father's rapid-fire questions and was at a loss for words, not knowing where to begin.
Her eyes flickered as she thought to herself: Putting everything else aside, she had personally promised her subordinates that the person who saved her would never reveal their identity! How could she go back on her word and break her promise?
So she composed herself and said, "Oh, Father, I have promised my savior that I must not reveal her identity. Do you want to see me become a person who doesn't keep her word? Don't you always teach me that I must be honest and trustworthy in my dealings with others, and that I must win people over with benevolence and virtue?"
After saying that, Tang Luo winked playfully at Murong Qian, looking quite adorable.
Upon hearing this, Murong Qian couldn't help but feel helpless.
He inwardly groaned: "This is terrible! I've really shot myself in the foot! When did this little brat learn to be so eloquent?"
However, when he looked at Tang Luo's dirty, kitten-like face, his eyes unconsciously revealed even more doting affection.
She was rubbing her eyes, seemingly unable to believe what she was seeing—her father was actually smiling! Indeed, the slight upturn of her lips and the smile in her eyes clearly showed that Murong Qian was in a very good mood at this moment.
"Look at your little face, it's all dirty. If it weren't for my discerning eyes, I would never recognize that the person in front of me is my precious daughter, Luo'er!" Tang Luo opened her mouth wide in surprise. She keenly sensed that her father seemed to have changed, and was quite different from usual.
In her memory, her father had always been a serious, rigid, and unsmiling figure. In all the years that had passed, when had she ever seen her father joke with her like this?
The fact that her father was still joking with her at this moment suggests that something unusual must have happened during her absence.
Tang Luo's intense gaze was fixed on Murong Qian, making him feel uneasy, as if he had just said something he shouldn't have.
"Why...why are you looking at me like that?" Murong Qian was somewhat at a loss, her heart filled with doubt.
"Hehe, of course I want to see if Father has been so worried about me that he can't eat or drink while I've been away from the manor!" Tang Luo winked mischievously and said with a grin.
However, when she looked closely, she saw that her father's eyes were bloodshot and that there was a bit of bluish stubble on the corner of his mouth.
Clearly, the King must have been extremely worried during this time.
Thinking of this, Tang Luo felt a pang of sadness, but she didn't want to continue discussing this heavy topic, so she quickly said, "Oh dear, Father, let's hurry back to the palace! I haven't eaten in so long, my stomach is growling!"
As she spoke, she deliberately touched her flat little belly, making a pitiful face.
In this way, Tang Luo cleverly changed the subject, hoping to temporarily avoid those heartbreaking things.
After hearing what Tang Luo said, Murong Qian couldn't help but smile bitterly, gently shook his head, and then took her soft, boneless hand and slowly walked towards the palace.
Along the way, Tangluo chattered away like a cheerful little bird.
She vividly recounted her experiences over this period of time, but intentionally or unintentionally concealed the fact that her savior was involved.
Perhaps in her heart, that mysterious savior still needs to be properly protected.
As soon as the two stepped into the gate of the Prince's mansion, sharp-eyed servants spotted them and hurriedly came to greet them.
The servant, his face filled with anxiety, bowed and said, "Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince has been waiting for you in the side hall for quite some time!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Qian frowned slightly, his gaze quickly sweeping over Tang Luo beside him. He then gestured to her with his eyes for her to go wash up, change her clothes, and enjoy her meal.
After Tang Luo left, he strode towards the side hall.
When Murong Qian entered the side hall, the Crown Prince, who had been sitting in a chair, suddenly stood up, walked quickly to him, and said with a worried expression, "Uncle, Jing Sheng is already dead, but that crucial list is nowhere to be found. Father is furious about this, and I really don't know what to do!"
Murong Qian gazed quietly at his slightly flustered nephew before him, and after a moment of silence, he spoke: "Your Highness, do not be anxious. This matter is of great importance, and we must discuss it carefully."
After saying this, he pulled the crown prince to sit down and began to discuss countermeasures.
Murong Qian was well aware of the importance of this list, as it concerned the stability of the entire court.
If this list were to fall into the hands of those with ill intentions, it would inevitably unleash a storm, bringing immeasurable chaos and turmoil to the court.
He also understood that now that Jing Sheng had passed away, the Crown Prince, who was originally entrusted with this important task, was now in an extremely awkward situation, having firmly grasped this hot potato.
Since this matter was eventually brought to him through various channels, it certainly wasn't the Crown Prince's own wish.
Speaking of this Crown Prince, he is truly an utterly incompetent fool.
In their daily lives, they only know how to be aggressive and ruthless, and strive for fame and fortune, without any strategy or foresight whatsoever.
This incident was likely the result of a scheme secretly plotted by his cunning and treacherous old foxes.
At this moment, seeing that Murong Qian remained silent, the Crown Prince's heart was like an ant on a hot pan, extremely anxious but helpless.
He never forgot his uncle's words: "Right now, only the Regent can save you; your life depends on him!"
That's why he rushed to the Regent's residence early this morning, pleading desperately for a chance to see the Regent.
However, to everyone's surprise, those arrogant and ignorant lackeys in the Regent's Palace completely disregarded him, the incomparably noble and illustrious Crown Prince of Tianyuan Kingdom!
These guys are incredibly audacious to treat him so disrespectfully!
You must know, he is the rightful Crown Prince of Tianyuan Kingdom, the future ruler of the country!
Now, however, he was left standing outside the door by these lowly servants and was forced to wait for a long time before he was finally allowed to enter.
This is a blatant provocation and insult to his dignity and status!
At this moment, his anger was burning fiercely. If it weren't for the fact that the current situation was still unstable and he had not yet truly ascended to the supreme throne, he probably would have already ordered the execution of all these arrogant lackeys.
However, he knew the principle that a small act of impatience could ruin a great plan, so he temporarily suppressed his resentment.
However, he secretly vowed that once he successfully ascended the throne and gained absolute power, he would make those who had once looked down on him pay a heavy price.
At that time, he will cut off their heads without mercy to avenge the humiliation they have suffered today!