Chapter 356 - 126: Relieving the Siege_4
Jiang Li also bowed in salutation.
Zhou Dezhao’s words had now become a self-fulfilling prophecy, coming true so quickly. Jiang Li had not wished to encounter Prince Cheng here, yet unexpectedly, before even entering the Golden Throne Hall, they had already met on this narrow path.
Prince Cheng said, "So this is Miss Jiang the Second." He smiled faintly, "I saw Miss Jiang the Second’s grace at the Inspection Field some days ago, quite captivating. Who could have thought, after several days’ absence, Miss Jiang the Second’s talents have grown even more impressive, truly surprising His Highness day by day."
His words carried a hint of frivolity. Ye Mingyu’s eyes flashed with discontent, and Jiang Li, fearing he might create trouble here, said to Zhou Dezhao, "Lord Zhou, please go ahead and enter the hall with my uncle. I have a few words to say to His Highness Prince Cheng, and will be there shortly."
"How can that be acceptable?" Before Zhou Dezhao could speak, Ye Mingyu objected, "If we go, we go together." At first glance, Prince Cheng did not seem like a good person, and Ye Mingyu had heard that this time, it was Princess Yongning who was targeted. Prince Cheng was Yongning’s brother; he would undoubtedly stand up for her. Moreover, Prince Cheng’s words just now had been utterly arrogant. He really did not feel at ease leaving Jiang Li alone with Prince Cheng.
Zhou Dezhao also felt surprised. At this time, instead of hurriedly finding a way to avoid Prince Cheng, Jiang Li was actually taking the initiative to approach him. Was she not afraid of Prince Cheng?
Indeed, Jiang Li was not afraid. She explained to Ye Mingyu with a calm and composed expression, "It’s nothing serious, Uncle. His Highness Prince Cheng and I are just a few steps away from the Golden Throne Hall. People are constantly coming and going here, so we will not be in any danger. It’s just that I have some words to say, and I will come in shortly. If you stay here, Uncle, you might delay Lord Zhou’s business, wouldn’t you?"
Ye Mingyu still wanted to say something, but Zhou Dezhao had already made a bowing gesture, "If that is the case, then I shall take my leave first." He motioned to Ye Mingyu, and after hesitating and seeing Jiang Li giving him a look, he reluctantly followed Zhou Dezhao into the hall.
Jiang Li always had her own ideas about what to do, and Ye Mingyu was also afraid that acting rashly might disrupt her plans.