Chapter 374 - 115: The Reluctant Inner Thoughts of Prince Ning and the Commandery Princess (Please Subscribe)
The underlying meaning in Commandery Princess’s words was clear, she did not wish to dwell too much on this topic.
Casually steering the conversation away, she subtly paid Cheng Guang a compliment.
If Cheng Guang didn’t know that the Commandery Princess was very likely a remnant of Great Chu, facing her compliment, he would have inevitably felt somewhat pleased.
After all, although the Commandery Princess was just that, within the Great Yan Dynasty, she could still be considered among the zenith of its elite.
Not to mention, the Commandery Princess had passed the four major trials, positioning herself to compete with the Crown Prince, Li Zhongxin, from the Eastern Palace for the throne. The future Empress of Great Yan could very well be this very Commandery Princess.
Hearing the Commandery Princess’ words, Cheng Guang smiled slightly, then also decided not to exchange too many pleasantries with her. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Although Prince Ning’s Commandery Princess’s actions were very covert, and her behavior revealed little out of the ordinary, it ultimately aroused a smidgen of suspicion in Cheng Guang.
Firstly, someone of the Commandery Princess’s standing, in the strictest sense, though perhaps not quite his equal, certainly wasn’t far behind. There was no need for her to be so cautious about maintaining his face, deliberately shifting the topic to save his dignity, insisting he stay longer.
Secondly, while the Commandery Princess did not display much oddity on the surface, her gaze still couldn’t help but sweep over Qin Beifeng inadvertently, lingering on him for a moment before moving away quickly, showing neither curiosity nor any other emotion towards Qin Beifeng who stood behind Cheng Guang.
Both points were illogical, making Cheng Guang believe nearly for certain there was little difference between this Commandery Princess and conclusive proof.
Cheng Guang thought for a moment and then, smiling softly, inquired, "Commandery Princess, I actually do have a matter to discuss today."
Prince Ning’s Commandery Princess picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and asked, "Please, Princely Heir, speak your mind."
Cheng Guang answered with a light smile, "Has the Commandery Princess heard about the rumors of a remnant of Great Chu within the Great Yan Dynasty recently?"
The hand that the Commandery Princess used to hold her teacup paused slightly, her brows furrowed with confusion. She knew that Cheng Guang, the Princely Heir, had come to Great Yan Dynasty without reason, bringing Qin Beifeng along, potentially to seek out the "remnant of Great Chu," just like the other dynastic powers.
She was aware, but she didn’t understand, why Cheng Guang would come to her for this?
Had he discovered her true identity?
It wouldn’t make sense otherwise.
Full of doubts, the Commandery Princess managed to keep her expression unchanged and said, "I have heard something, but do you, Your Highness, really think I know the whereabouts of this remnant of Great Chu?"
Cheng Guang nodded, smiling, "Maybe. That’s why I came to ask the Commandery Princess."
"I have a feeling that before too long, this remnant of Great Chu won’t be able to hide anymore and will be exposed right here in Skyfire City."
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Upon hearing these words from Cheng Guang, the Commandery Princess’s hand holding the teacup trembled imperceptibly, causing ripples in the clear tea.
Her eyes fell upon Cheng Guang as she asked, "To be exposed in Skyfire City?"
"Why would the Princely Heir say such a thing? Do you think that the remnant of Great Chu, who is under the watch of the World Royal Family, is hiding right here in Skyfire City?"
"Is it just your own conjecture, or do you have any evidence?"
Cheng Guang shook his head with a faint smile, "It’s more of a hunch."
"A hunch..." The Commandery Princess’s brows furrowed once more, then she shook her head, "Your Highness’s hunch is truly absurd. Although the Heavenly Machine Elder from the Heavenly Machine Pavilion deduced the remnant of Great Chu is hiding within the Great Yan Dynasty, even he couldn’t determine the exact location."
"Moreover, so much time has passed that the remnant of Great Chu might have already fled. It’s uncertain if they are even in Great Yan Dynasty anymore, and it’s unlikely they would expose themselves in Skyfire City. Everyone knows that Skyfire City is where the Great Yan royal family resides, and it currently serves as the center of convergence for royal powers from across the world.
For a remnant of Great Chu to hide in Skyfire City would indeed be a most unwise decision."
As the Commandery Princess spoke, Cheng Guang nodded as if in agreement, "Indeed, what the Princess says is true. Hiding in Skyfire City would not be very wise indeed. Hiding elsewhere, if exposed, at least allows the possibility of escape, but once exposed within Skyfire City, it would seem the remnant of Great Chu would have a hard time flying away."
After hearing Cheng Guang’s words, the Commandery Princess fell silent for a moment and looked up slightly, observing Cheng Guang.
She noticed that ever since Cheng Guang, this distinguished Princely Heir, had entered, his gaze had been fixed on her.
The eyes that looked upon her did not betray much fascination with her appearance, but rather seemed to observe her as one might a curious object, studying her incessantly.
This caused the Commandery Princess to harbor doubts, feeling slightly uneasy under the scrutiny of Cheng Guang’s gaze.
The Commandery Princess pursed her lips slightly, about to say something, when she heard Cheng Guang speak up again.
"By the way, Commandery Princess..."