Chapter 67: The Demon Lord Princess's Daily Life of Giving Up Chapter 67: The Truth

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Not long after, An Wang quickly arrived at the imperial presence, first respectfully paying his respects and offering greetings to the Emperor and Empress, then speaking directly: "Imperial Brother, this subject has already sent dark guards to thoroughly investigate this matter. After careful reconnaissance, it was discovered that there are indeed no traces of those two within Dachang Kingdom."

However, the address they provided does indeed exist, but the name registered on the deed is also Tan Xintong. According to what was learned, this person arrived here two years ago and stayed at that residence for very few days.

By this subject's deduction, Tan Xintong is likely just an alias of his. Currently, this subject has already sent people to Nanliang Guo to continue investigating this matter."

After hearing these words, the Empress's eyes instantly turned red. Originally, the matter of her own daughter nearly plotting against the Emperor had terrified her out of her wits, and now hearing that her daughter had actually eloped with someone, and that the person she eloped with was even using an alias, this series of changes made the Empress both anxious and angry. She felt darkness before her eyes and could barely stand.

Seeing this, the Emperor hurriedly comforted the Empress in a low voice, then said to An Wang: "Then continue to investigate deeply, and must get to the bottom of this matter! Especially must clarify exactly what connection this Nanliang has with the whole matter."

An Wang received the order and agreed, saying he would do his best and not disappoint the Emperor's expectations. An Wang continued: "Imperial Brother, Nanliang is ultimately not our dynasty's territory, so this subject thinks that if we could have two portraits in hand, finding those two people would be much easier."

And those who have had the fortune to see their true faces are only An Yu and that maid who previously left the palace with An Yu. Therefore this subject plans to go to An Yu's place." The Emperor, hearing this, thought for a moment and replied: "Very well, you go with the Empress. On the way, let the Empress tell her that the person she eloped with is a fraud."

The Empress was actually unwilling to let her beloved daughter know such a cruel fact, but the imperial command was hard to disobey, so she could only grit her teeth and reply: "This subject respectfully follows the imperial decree." Thus, An Wang and the Empress brought a painter and slowly headed toward the Sixth Princess's Qin Gong.

After everyone arrived at the Qin Gong, An Wang instructed the servants in an orderly manner to summon the palace maid who had previously left the palace with the Sixth Princess and had seen Tan Xintong. When the palace maid appeared, An Wang signaled her to describe the two people's appearance features in detail. The palace maid trembled as she recalled the scene she had seen that day, and did her best to describe every detail to the painter.

At the same time, on the other side, the Empress had just stepped onto the threshold of the Qin Dian when the Sixth Princess, with sharp eyes, immediately saw her mother and threw herself into the Empress's arms like a young swallow returning to the forest, coquettishly calling out: "Mother!"

Facing her daughter's such intimate and spoiled behavior, the Empress's originally firm heart instantly softened. However, mindful of the important mission of this visit, the Empress tightly held her daughter's tender little hand and walked slowly toward the table. After the two were seated, the Empress then parted her lips and slowly said: "Yu Er..."

Yan Anyu quietly listened to what the Empress said, and upon hearing those words, her whole person instantly became like she had lost her soul, stunned like a wooden chicken.

She really could not believe that the young master who had once been elegant and outstanding in her eyes would actually be a complete fraud! And what was even more heartbreaking was that they had already privately sworn vows and promised themselves to each other, but now he ruthlessly abandoned her and fled without a trace, and even with Imperial Uncle mobilizing all forces, his whereabouts could not be found.

The Empress looked at Yan Anyu, who was dispirited before her eyes, and felt heartache, hurriedly comforting her in a low voice. Gradually, Yan Anyu seemed to slightly recover from that great blow, but still remained silent, motionless like a statue. No matter how the Empress painstakingly advised and enlightened her, this Sixth Princess just tightly closed her lips, unwilling to make a sound.

Seeing this scene, the Empress finally could not rest assured, so she arranged several palace maids to stay by the Princess's side to guard her at all times, in case the Princess might do something foolish in a moment of despair.

At the same time, on the other side, An Wang, since obtaining those two portraits, had hurriedly left the palace without stopping and quickly ordered people to begin the investigation.

Time passed day by day, and more than ten days passed in a flash. Finally, on a certain day, the dark guard responsible for investigating this matter, after enduring hardship and wind and dew along the way, returned to Jingcheng covered in dust. He did not even bother to rest for a moment, but went directly to the Wangfu to have an audience with An Wang.

As soon as An Wang saw this dark guard return, he immediately went forward impatiently to ask: "How is it? Have you found any results?" The dark guard respectfully saluted An Wang, then replied: "Replying to Wangye, this subordinate did not disgrace his mission and has already found the truth. That Tan Xintong is actually a fake name; his true identity is the Second Prince of Nanliang Guo — Xin Tong. And the woman Yue'er who has always followed by his side is a capable dark guard he secretly cultivated."

This subordinate carried that crucial portrait and rushed to Nanliang Guo without stopping. After several days of travel, he finally arrived at the destination. In the bustling and lively Imperial Capital, this subordinate inquired everywhere and finally found the target person — Xin Tong — in a famous Jiu Lou.

Only to see him dressed magnificently, with a lofty bearing, followed by several respectful servants, walking into the Jiu Lou talking and laughing, preparing to enjoy delicious food.

This subordinate found an inconspicuous corner to sit down without showing any emotion. After they were seated, he quietly took out the portrait from his bosom and carefully compared it with the person before him.

The more he looked, the more alarmed he became. This person was indeed the Tan Xintong they had been painstakingly searching for! To further confirm his identity, this subordinate pretended to chat idly with a guest at the neighboring table and inquired about Xin Tong without leaving a trace. Through this chat, he finally learned that this elegant young master was actually the much-watched Second Prince of Nanliang Guo.

When night fell and the lamps were first lit, the whole city gradually fell into peace. This subordinate took advantage of the cover of night and quietly sneaked near the Second Prince's Qin Gong.

After finding an excellent hiding place, he crouched silently on the roof like a statue, patiently waiting for the target's return. Time passed second by second, and a full Yi Shi Chen passed before Xin Tong's figure finally appeared at the Palace Gate.

Just as he stepped into the Qin Gong, several black shadows flashed out like ghosts, among them a graceful woman caught this subordinate's attention. After observing and identifying, this subordinate was surprised to discover that this woman was precisely the dark guard named Yue'er.

Only to hear Yue'er lower her voice and report to Xin Tong: "Your Highness, the Sixth Princess is now imprisoned somewhere in the palace." Hearing this, Xin Tong slightly frowned and coldly snorted: "I thought that old Huangdi would severely punish her, but unexpectedly he only imprisoned her. It seems he really dotes on this daughter."

"And the poison previously given to him actually did not work; this old man's life is truly long!" After speaking, he waved his hand to signal everyone to retreat, then turned and entered the Qin Dian to rest.

After obtaining such important intelligence, this subordinate dared not delay and immediately returned to report in detail to An Wang what he had heard and seen. After hearing this, An Wang already understood in his heart, but it was now late and inconvenient to immediately enter the palace for an audience.

The next morning, sunlight filled the Imperial Court. After the morning court session ended, An Wang went directly to Yudi to request an audience with the Holy One. After the Emperor agreed, An Wang stepped in and said that the matter had been investigated clearly. Upon hearing this, the Emperor immediately ordered Eunuch Sun beside him to quickly invite the Empress to come and hear the details together.

Not long after, the Empress arrived at Yudi with dignified bearing. After the Empress was seated, An Wang took a deep breath and slowly began to recount the truth discovered by the dark guards after enduring hardships... After the Emperor heard this, he was furious, but there was nothing to be done; the Peace Treaty had already been signed, so he could not start a war. He could only keep it in his heart and wait for an opportunity to deal with Nanliang Guo.

Then the Emperor ordered the Empress to go tell An Yu the truth. In the past few days, the Sixth Princess's spirits had improved greatly, as if she had already figured it out. After the Empress told her the truth, she did not feel as before, but only felt some guilt, after all, her ignorance had almost killed Huangdi.

Yan Anyu also requested the Empress to convey her apologies to the Emperor, and stated that her marriage matters would henceforth be decided by Huangdi and the Empress; even if she were sent for a marriage alliance, it would be no problem. Hearing this matter, it could be considered concluded...