Chapter 1036: 560: The Capital Stunned Numb (Part 2)

Chapter 1036: Chapter 560: The Capital Stunned Numb (Part 2)

“Hmm.”

She nodded slightly.

“If there’s anything I can help with, I certainly won’t hesitate to lend a hand.” Since the other party came, it must have been for him; within his capabilities, he indeed would not refuse.

Not to mention the favor of the Divine Talisman given by Zhang Wanshu before, even for the sake of Zhang Xuan and Zhang Yantong, Chen Yuan would go all out to help.

However, she really couldn’t understand, with Zhang Yantong as the Divine Envoy, what could the other party possibly ask of him?

“Really?”

Zhang Wanshu raised her head, looking at him full of hope.

“Really.”

“You’re not lying to me?”

Seeing Zhang Wanshu show this soft and coy demeanor in front of him for the first time, Chen Yuan was both amused and exasperated, and hurriedly said:

“Don’t worry, I’m definitely not lying to you.”

Zhang Wanshu hesitated for a moment, then softly said:

“I’ve always grown up in the Capital and rarely gone out. Recently, from the words of the housekeeper, I heard there will be a lantern festival in Lin’an Prefecture tomorrow, along with the spectacle of Koi Jumping Dragon Gate, and I wanted to see it…

It’s said that this Jumping Dragon Gate is the grandest event in the past decade. I… I don’t want to miss it.”

As she spoke, Zhang Wanshu’s face suddenly turned red.

After all, she knew very well that a young lady inviting a man to such a lantern festival was somewhat… embarrassing. But who asked Chen Yuan to be so obtuse?

If she didn’t approach him, he would keep pretending to be deaf and dumb.

The words she overheard at the door had already made her more determined, even if everyone in the Capital said Chen Yuan would become the Prince Consort, but as long as he was unwilling in his heart, she would believe it.

“This…”

Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat uncertain.

Zhang Wanshu actually invited him to Lin’an Prefecture, and the destination was Dragon Gate Crossing!

His main concern wasn’t the invitation, but the destination. How… how could it be such a coincidence? He had just come up with this idea, and she immediately showed up!

His heart couldn’t help but skip a beat, his thoughts scattering.

He could completely confirm that no one would know about his intention to go to Lin’an, which proved that this was indeed a coincidence. Does that mean,

Even without that opportunity’s guidance, would he still possibly encounter a chance?

Destiny?

No, it shouldn’t be.

He wasn’t the type to seek pleasure. Without the guidance of that opportunity, there was a significant chance he would decline to go to Lin’an Prefecture.

Being inherently suspicious, this coincidence truly made him a bit dubious.

“What’s wrong? You… you just said you wouldn’t lie to me.”

Zhang Wanshu, seeing Chen Yuan’s stunned expression, assumed he was reluctant to agree.

“Oh… nothing… nothing, just thinking of something.” Chen Yuan quickly regained his composure, showing less astonishment.

“The guards at the mansion have been occupied these days, so…”

Chen Yuan stared into Zhang Wanshu’s eyes, smiling slightly.

Occupied?

This excuse was rather awkward. As the daughter of a current Third Rank official, how could she not afford a few guards? However, he didn’t expose her, just saying:

“Oh.”

“Why not come with me then.”

“I…”

“You just said you wouldn’t lie to me.”

Staring into those misty eyes of hers, Chen Yuan sighed lightly. If it were anyone else, he wouldn’t even bother, but Zhang Wanshu was, after all, different.

“We can go together, but you must listen to everything I say.”

This trip shouldn’t be dangerous, although Zhang Wanshu’s cultivation was only at Gang Condensation, she wouldn’t be much of a burden. Besides, he had already promised, and breaking one’s word wasn’t a man’s conduct.

Might as well go for a trip.

After all, he had already secured his position as the Divine Envoy, and soon he would leave the Capital.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you completely, doing whatever you ask, and won’t cause you any trouble.” Zhang Wanshu’s eyes sparkled with joy.

“Then, you’d better go back and prepare, so we can set off soon and avoid delays.”

“No need, I’m already prepared.”

Zhang Wanshu smiled radiantly.

Chen Yuan: “…”

…

…

Princess Mansion.

Princess Pingyang’s expression was cold, her fingers gently plucking the string, casting a deadly rhythm over the entire mansion, causing many maids to feel frightened.

Ever since the ‘Imperial Palace Banquet’ a few days ago, they had noticed the Princess was not pleased, especially after a visit to Shuanghe Temple.

After a long while, Princess Pingyang’s fingers paused, but the melody still echoed.

Apart from Princess Pingyang, there was no one else in the pavilion, yet she turned her gaze backward, speaking faintly:

“Greetings, Your Highness the Princess.”

“What’s the matter?”

A man in black knelt on one knee, speaking in a deep voice:

“Reporting to Your Highness, according to the investigation, Chen Yuan has left the city with Zhang Yantong’s daughter, Zhang Wanshu.”

“Zhang Wanshu…” Pingyang frowned:

“For what purpose?”

“Based on the information gathered from Zhang Mansion, it seems they’re going to Lin’an Prefecture to view the fish.”

“Dragon Gate Crossing?”

“Yes.”

“I see.”

Princess Pingyang maintained her icy demeanor throughout.

“There’s news from Liangzhou that a batch of exotic warhorses from the Beiliang Army’s horse farm went missing some time ago. The emperor seems to be investigating this matter too.”

“Hmm.”

“The Eldest Prince…”

The man in black continuously reported to Princess Pingyang about the recent happenings in the Capital and beyond with an air of being well-informed about worldly affairs from home.

“Anything else?”

“There’s movement from the Heavenly Demon Hall in Blood State and the Liangshan Water Village. As per the reported information, two regional officials in Blood State were killed, likely by them.”