The carriages continued to move forward. This time, without GongYimo's interference, they moved very quickly. In less than ten days, they reached the capital.
She had not been out for long, but when she came back, she felt that everything had changed.
Moreover, she did not know if it was her misperception, but she felt that everyone in the capital was in danger. There was no joy of celebrating the new year, instead, there was a sense of crisis.
GongYimo looked for a while, then put down the curtain and closed her eyes in deep thought.
After the carriages entered the city, because they were very low-key, they did not attract too much attention from the common people. Just like that, they went through the palace gates, while GongYimo stayed outside to wait.
After GongYimo left, Gong Dai seemed to have changed into another person. He calmly and indifferently swept his gaze over the crowd. Wherever his gaze landed, everyone lowered their heads.
Everyone was muttering in their hearts. The people they had met along the way were indeed an illusion. The current Gong Dai was the real him!
Gong Dai did not seem to feel their fear, and smiled slightly, "For this journey to the west, everyone has performed meritorious service. When I see Imperial Father later, I will report to him."
When the people who came along heard this, they all expressed their loyalty and smiled fawningly, "All of this is because of Your Highness's guidance. We do not dare to claim the credit, we are all willing to follow Your Highness to death!"
Only then did Gong Dai smile with satisfaction. His smile gave people an indescribable pressure! Those black jade-like eyes were like a ball of thick ink, revealing an endless threat.
"Don't worry, what you deserve … you will only get more."
It was obviously a good thing, but everyone's heart trembled. Almost at the same time, they thought of the person who betrayed Gong Dai and wanted to inform the palace …
He was tied behind a horse by Gong Dai, and then the horse galloped quickly. And that person was dragged for more than ten li just like that. When they stopped, his body was already covered with wounds, revealing his white bones. He was only left with his last breath!
And this was not the end, Gong Dai ordered people to hold a sky burial for that person in front of them! The scene was bloody and cruel, becoming a nightmare that they could not get rid of!
Many of these people were spies planted by other people in the Palace. However, over the past year, they had long been manipulated into submission by Gong Dai.
Gong Dai was rich, very rich, and had given them many unexpected benefits. However, his methods were even more cruel. Anyone who offended him or betrayed him would face consequences that made them tremble in fear!
Therefore, when the young man in front of them said that they would get more if they followed him, they didn't doubt it at all. However, they knew that if they betrayed him, they would end up worse than the others!
Gong Dai waved his hand in annoyance, and they immediately quieted down. The convoy continued to move forward.
On the palace road, they met another group of palanquins. From the looks of it, they were the private palanquins of the women of the officials' families.
Su Miaolan originally had a lot on her mind, but after hearing the maidservant's report, she lifted the curtain to take a look. All she saw was a pitch-black carriage with a simple design that gave people a dignified feeling. It looked ordinary, but the four horses pulling the carriage were all rare horses! Her mind was like lightning, and she almost immediately guessed who the person was!
When she thought of the Ninth Prince who had made a miraculous contribution in the West Province, her beautiful eyes moved. She ordered people to make way for her and helped her down the palanquin.
Gong Dai was originally resting with his eyes closed when he suddenly heard a sweet female voice. The voice was low and gentle, but it was very seductive.
He frowned slightly. He really didn't have the patience to deal with those insignificant people. However, when he heard her introduce herself as the legitimate daughter of the Zhen Country Marquis, his fingers moved … Wasn't that the woman who wanted to bully the Royal Sister at the tea party?
He opened his eyes, and a cold light seemed to flash through them. His snow-white slender hand lifted the curtain of the carriage, and someone immediately took over. His cold and exquisite appearance, which was like a splash-ink painting, fell into Su Miaolan's eyes and shocked her!
It had only been a year and a half, but the unremarkable prince of the past had actually become so elegant?!
Su Miaolan felt panic in her heart when she was glanced at by that pair of black jade-like eyes. She quickly bowed.
"Your humble servant Su greets the Ninth Prince …"
Her voice was sweet like the sound of nature, and she displayed her most beautiful bearing in front of Gong Dai.
She was glad that she was dressed very uniquely today, which accentuated her beauty. While she was bowing, she didn't forget to glance at him shyly. She seemed to be affectionate but reserved. If it was an ordinary youth, wouldn't they be moved?
Gong Dai sat in the carriage and didn't move, nor did he call for her to get up. His cold and unique voice was slightly raised.
"You are Su Miaolan?"
Su Miaolan's face turned pale. How could her maiden name be casually spoken by him? There were so many men present!
Feeling Gong Dai's hostility towards her, Su Miaolan almost immediately thought of GongYimo!
That's right, Gong Dai was brought up by GongYimo. Naturally, he would be somewhat dissatisfied with her. Thinking of this, her originally stunning good impression of Gong Dai faded a lot. However, she didn't forget that Gong Dai's return this time was a great merit. Therefore, she gritted her teeth and pitifully lowered her head.
"Yes … Your humble servant's maiden name is Miaolan."
Gong Dai picked up a strand of hair and gently twirled it around his fingertips. The corner of his mouth slightly hooked up, and his smile was somewhat malicious.
"Let me guess … You entered the palace this time because the Empress summoned you?"
Su Miaolan was startled. She didn't know how the Ninth Prince, who had just returned to the capital, knew of her movements. She lowered her head and whispered yes.
Her answer made Gong Dai happy. His original intention of punishing her suddenly faded because he thought of a wonderful game.
He looked down at the other party's weak body that was shivering in the cold wind and said in a low voice.
"Raise your head."
That cold and dignified voice made Su Miaolan feel danger! She didn't know why, but she suddenly felt a little afraid of this prince who was three years younger than her. Hearing this, she hurriedly raised her head. However, she originally wanted to show a flattering smile, but because of fear, her entire face looked very stiff.
Gong Dai glanced at her and leaned back as if it hurt his eyes. However, a trace of a sneer appeared on his lips.
"The capital's number one beauty?"
His voice was full of disdain, and it was clearly transmitted to everyone's ears.
"She's only so-so …"
"Bai Sheng, let's go."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Bai Sheng looked at Su Miaolan with some sympathy. She had offended the princess, but was lightly let off by His Highness. Then, what awaited her would definitely be an even more terrible punishment.
However, Su Miaolan almost ground her teeth to pieces because of this sentence!
What did she care about the most? Other than her identity, it was her face! However, this damned Gong Dai actually said that she was only so-so!
It was as if he had torn her clothes in front of everyone!
She felt so wronged that she only wanted to cry. However, a raging flame ignited in her heart. Extremely unwilling, she glared at the carriage that had gone far away before she was helped up by the maidservant beside her.
It was only because she was only thirteen and didn't know the ways of men and women! Just wait! In the future, she would definitely make Gong Dai fall under her skirt!
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