Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 93: Why Should This Princess Help You?

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Why Should This Princess Help You?

In Song Ling’s view, Qi Yu could have comfortably lain in the Prince Qiu Residence as the Princess consort, instead of rising early and toiling till dusk sorting herbs and engaging in such a losing business.

Yet, even so, there were those who harbored dissatisfaction.

He couldn’t stand it and decided to come forward to speak some words of justice.

Lu Chen, silenced by his words, mumbled for a long time but couldn’t say anything, only walking away resentfully.

Only then did those people realize that they had taken great advantage, yet dared to criticize others—it was indeed not a glorious behavior, so they dared not say anything more.

Shopkeeper Qian breathed a sigh of relief and said to Song Ling, "What the young master said was right."

If it had been him, he would have probably just kept apologizing.

But what had Yongchun Hall done wrong?

Song Ling did not say anything more and began to help him tidy up the miscellaneous items in the Medical Hall.

Outside the door, two women dressed similarly to Qi Yu, both wearing black, walked in. Shopkeeper Qian, looking at their plain appearances, said, "Please come back, ladies. If you want to seek medical care, come again tomorrow."

However, the two of them did not budge. The one who was slightly smaller in stature said directly, "We are not here to seek medical care."

Shopkeeper Qian was stunned for a moment, "Then you two are...?"

The woman continued, "We would like to see the owner of this place."

Song Ling’s expression grew sharp as he looked at the two, "What business do you have?"

The women were about to say something when a voice drifted down from the second floor, interrupting them, "Let them come up."

"Yes." Now that Qi Yu had spoken, Shopkeeper Qian naturally wouldn’t say anything further and led the two women upstairs.

Song Ling felt there was something odd about these two, and his concern did not allow him to stay put; he followed them up.

The second floor had been made into a tea room, where Qi Yu sat before a broad pearwood tea table. She indicated the seats opposite her, "Please sit."

The two women exchanged glances and sat down.

Qi Yu kept her head down, concentrating on the tea set before her.

Once the tea was ready, she poured the fragrant tea into cups, handed one to Song Ling, and pushed the others in front of the two women sitting across.

After slowly sipping the hot tea, she looked straight into those enchanting eyes and said, "This is Biluochun Tea, specially delivered from Jiangnan. I wonder if the princess is accustomed to it?"

There was silence in the tea room for a few seconds before Song Ling placed his cup down, his eyes warily watching the two people opposite him.

Dazhao’s princesses would certainly be accustomed to Jiangnan’s tea, so, Qi Yu could only be inquiring about Princess Lingya from Tulan.

After a long moment, the person across heaved a light sigh and peeled off the human skin mask from her face.

Gazing at Qi Yu, Princess Lingya sincerely exclaimed, "Indeed, nothing can be concealed from the Princess consort of Prince Qiu."

Adi, seeing that their true identities had been unveiled, also removed the suffocating human skin mask.

Qi Yu slightly curved her lips in a smile that was not quite a smile as she looked at her, "The princess flatters me too much. Did you not also recognize my identity at first glance?"

Bringing up this matter made Adi feel awkward.

She had not expected that after searching the entire capital city for someone who could save the princess, this person would turn out to be the Princess consort of Prince Qiu.

Remembering how she had even speculated that the one who poisoned the princess was the Princess consort and had been overheard by the person herself, she felt quite embarrassed.

Bowing her head, she clasped her hands and said, "Thank you for saving the princess’s life. I misspoke that day."

Qi Yu glanced at her casually, "There’s no need for formalities."

She wasn’t about to take offense over an inconsiderate child.

"May I know the purpose of the Princess’s visit today?" Qi Yu, although not concerned with petty matters, also had no interest in idle chatter and asked directly.

Surely they hadn’t gone through all this trouble just to thank her.

Princess Lingya naturally perceived her attitude and gave Adi a signal with her eyes.

Adi placed the Soft Sword, which they had taken from Heifeng, with a clang in front of Qi Yu and said, "We have found the person who poisoned her."

Qi Yu looked at the sword glittering with a cold light, the corners of her mouth twitching almost imperceptibly.

There was no need for that.

Seeing no trace of surprise in her eyes, Princess Lingya continued, "I imagine the Princess has already guessed, the poisoner is a Hidden Guard in Prince Anran’s service. After I captured him, he has confessed everything."

Qi Yu remained calm, sipping her tea without a change in her demeanor.

After a while, seeing that she did not initiate a conversation, Princess Lingya had no choice but to speak, "We have come abruptly, not only to offer our thanks but also to discuss a deal with the Princess."

"Oh?" Qi Yu finally set down her teacup, her expression one of surprise as she looked at her.

Princess Lingya’s face flashed with a hint of embarrassment, and she pressed her lips together before saying, "I would like to ask the Princess to help me deal with Prince Anran."

If she hadn’t been unable to act against Li Ming’an herself, she would never have sought the help of this former formidable enemy.

But at the moment, in the capital city, Qi Yu was the only one who could help her.

Upon hearing her words, Qi Yu was not surprised, merely frowning slightly, "The Princess might have sought the wrong person. I’m just someone biding my time until death; how could I possess the capability to confront Prince Anran?"

Adi pursed her lips, piercing through the pretense, "With the Resurrection Technique, who can’t you deal with?"

She wasn’t foolish; she could see that Qi Yu was not without means or ability, she simply did not wish to help them.

"Adi!" Princess Lingya rebuked her, then turned back to Qi Yu, "Please don’t mind her; I have spoiled Adi on ordinary days. I hope the Princess won’t hold it against her."

Qi Yu looked at defiant Adi and Princess Lingya, who was pretending to scold her, and laughed softly.

The carelessness in her eyes had disappeared, and with a cold tone she said, "Why should I help you?"

Although dealing with Li Ming’an was part of her plans, why should she gratuitously help a Princess from Tulan?

Princess Lingya felt subdued by the chill in Qi Yu’s eyes, and she thought that perhaps this was Qi Yu’s true nature.

From a fool to the Prince’s consort, the idea that Qi Yu had no schemes or means was something she could not believe.

Princess Lingya touched the purple orchids on her forehead, her expression becoming more solemn.

If Qi Yu could be bought like Qi Anran, she wouldn’t have needed to put so much effort in today.

A glint of ice flashed across her eyes, and with a changed demeanor as she looked up, she met Qi Yu’s gaze directly, "What does the Princess desire?"

Every person has desires; she didn’t believe that Qi Yu desired nothing.

Qi Yu’s gaze remained steady, and a hint of amusement surfaced in her eyes as she spoke languidly, "The Princess needn’t go to any trouble; what I want, I never seek through others."

Aspire to buy her off?

They’d have to be worthy enough.

Princess Lingya found herself unsettled, not having expected Qi Yu to be akin to an impregnable fortress through which no wind could pass.

Moreover, even though she had already employed some tricks, Qi Yu’s eyes remained clear and lucid throughout.

It seemed witchcraft was truly ineffective against her.

Princess Lingya collected her thoughts and decided to begin with the person Qi Yu most hated.

She looked at Qi Yu and with a chilling tone said under her meaningful gaze, "I can help you kill Qi Anran."