Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1573: Chapter 92 Rich and Prosperous! Treasure Tree Promoted_4

“Your Highness, everything within the estate is as usual,” Steward Gou bowed and lowered his head in respectful deference. “However, that ‘Young Master Qingyun’ from the Wei Family came several times, claiming he had an urgent matter to discuss, but I declined him on the grounds that you are currently in seclusion.”

The saying “Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives” proved true. Just as the two were discussing, a maid arrived to report that Wei Qingyun was here again and claimed to have an urgent matter to discuss.

Steward Gou respectfully asked, “Would you like to see him?”

“What urgent matter could he possibly have? If it’s not about the Wei Family, then it’s just another attempt to deliver gifts.” Princess Jing’an’s tone was indifferent, clearly unfazed by the situation. “That man, for all his big talk on usual days, proved useless at crucial times, failing to even get his hands on the Sword Array Codex. Let him wait.”

“Understood, Your Highness.”

The maid promptly left to carry out the order.

After a brief pause, Princess Jing’an gave another command: “Aunt Gou, arrange for me to make a trip to the Chaoyang King Mansion.”

Steward Gou’s eyes lit up. “Is Your Highness ready to claim the Codex inheritance? I’ll make the preparations immediately.”

With that, she bowed and excused herself.

Visiting King Chaoyang naturally could not be done empty-handed. Gifts were to be prepared, the flying carriage and accompanying head of household arranged, and the ceremonial entourage for the Princess readied. Quite a bit of preparation was required.

The journey from Jing’an State to Chaoyang State was not a short one.

Even with the Princess’s high-speed flying carriage, it took over a month to reach the State House of Chaoyang State.

That morning.

The sun had barely risen when a luxurious flying carriage descended slowly onto the visitor’s terrace outside the Chaoyang King Mansion.

The carriage was fashioned in purple and gold hues, significantly larger in both length and width than standard flying carriages. Even the Spirit Beasts pulling it were not just one but two Level Seven Arctic Pegasi, their coats uniformly snowy white without a hint of blemish, exuding an aura of nobility and extravagance.

On a conspicuous area of the carriage body, a custom-painted ice-blue moon crest representing the Cold Moon Imperial Household could be seen—a clear indicator of royal provenance.

The Immortal Dynasty had specific regulations concerning the dimensions of flying carriages, with strict standards for length and width that must not be exceeded. Only large public-use carriages were exempt, and private ones adhered to these rules.

Throughout the Immortal Dynasty, apart from the Immortal Emperor and a handful of top-tier experts, only princesses were entitled to carriages of such scale.

The door guards of the Chaoyang King Mansion, experienced and astute, immediately recognized the carriage as belonging to the Third Princess, Princess Jing’an.

One hurriedly stepped forward to greet the visitors. “Your humble servant welcomes the Third Princess, Your Highness.”

“No need to be so formal,” replied one of the two Purple Abode Realm personal maids as they descended from the carriage. After exchanging courteous greetings with the door guard, she stated politely, “Brother Gatekeeper, our Princess heard that His Highness’s old injuries have slightly relapsed. She specifically sought rare Heaven and Earth Treasures for healing and detoxification. We ask for your kind assistance to deliver this message.”

Princess Jing’an’s personal maids were carefully selected elites, holding official titles as lady officials. Any one of them commanded great respect in the outside world. Yet here, at the gates of the Chaoyang King Mansion, they were reverent and impeccably mannered.

The high status of King Chaoyang was evident from this alone.

“You’re too kind,” the door guard replied. “It seems you may not be aware, but His Highness recently left the mansion, claiming he wanted to visit old friends in Dongqian. However, several young masters of the household are still present, and I can notify them and the housekeeper on your behalf.”

“His Highness is out?” The maid seemed surprised.

King Chaoyang, due to his poor health, rarely left the mansion. This response indeed caught them off guard.

At that moment, Princess Jing’an’s voice transmitted to them, “Zhiqiu, White Winter, investigate why King Chaoyang went to Dongqian.”

“Brother Gatekeeper, do you happen to know why His Highness suddenly went to Dongqian? Wasn’t His Highness feeling slightly unwell?” Maid Zhiqiu sweetly inquired.

“It’s actually somewhat of a good event,” the door guard explained. “You see, His Highness’s injuries have always been challenging to heal. However, some time ago, while meeting a young master from Dongqian, the injuries were surprisingly healed in part.”

The door guard proceeded to recount the rumor.

“What is the name of this young master? Our Princess must thank him personally,” Zhiqiu exclaimed, feigning excitement.

“I believe his surname is Wang. Yes, Wang Anye. And apparently, their family’s Old Ancestor is highly skilled in healing injuries, so our Highness decided to give it a try.”

Meanwhile, inside the flying carriage.

Princess Jing’an’s originally calm expression gradually transformed into one of icy coldness.

Wang Anye? Is this not the very man who defeated Wei Qingyun for the Sword Array Dual Ultimate Codex?

The Wei Family in Jing’an was thwarted, King Chaoyang’s injuries were healed, and Wei Qingyun lost his Codex… Each incident appeared to be steering events toward an unfavorable outcome.

It felt as though an invisible net was slowly tightening around her, Yong Shaoguang.

A shadow of unease crept into Princess Jing’an’s heart.

Behind the Wei Family’s setback seemed to be traces of the North Territory King Mansion’s involvement. And when speaking of the North Territory King Mansion, one naturally thinks of that girl Yun Mengyu.

Could it be Yun Mengyu secretly targeting her? That little girl, though young, certainly harbored ambitions far beyond her years.

No, something isn’t right!

Princess Jing’an’s eyes sharpened, and a sudden jolt crossed her heart.

If it were really Yun Mengyu, such overt actions would be far too blatant, almost as if she wanted everyone to know her involvement. If she truly sought to deal with Jing’an, she would surely act less conspicuously.

Moreover, given her current age, competing for the Immortal Scripture seemed practically out of reach. Confronting her now would be of little advantage to Yun Mengyu. By all logic, there was no reason for her to act.

Could it be someone else deliberately pushing Yun Mengyu into the spotlight to make her a scapegoat?

This hidden hand—was it the eldest sibling, or the second? Or could both have joined forces behind the scenes?

It seemed this matter warranted careful investigation. If she couldn’t thoroughly uncover the truth, Princess Jing’an Yong Shaoguang would find no peace!

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