Chapter 786: Chapter 7: The Story Between Wang Anye and the Little Princess That Must Be Told (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_6

After some pleasantries, both sides quickly seated themselves again.

The attendants of the Prince’s Mansion served tea; both sides took a few sips and chatted idly before getting down to business.

"Mingyuan, it’s rare for you and your wife to visit Longzhou." Wu Dianshan sipped his tea, smiling, "We’re all family. If there’s anything I can help with, do let me know. Don’t stand on ceremony."

"It’s nothing major. We’re mainly here to pick up Yiluo, and while we’re at it, handle some matters at the Academy." Wu Mingyuan smiled, "Has Yiluo been causing you much trouble lately?"

"Mingyuan, you’re too serious." Wu Dianshan laughed heartily, "We’re family; how can it be trouble? Besides, Yiluo is very well-behaved, usually staying with Qianrou, without causing any mischief."

"Uncle, please don’t make excuses for that girl. I know her temperament all too well." Gongye Qingrui chuckled, "At home, she’s a Little Overlord; if she hasn’t pierced the heavens, she’s already being kind. How orderly can she behave?"

As they spoke, Wu Dianshan had already sent someone to Wu Qianrou’s courtyard to bring Wu Yiluo over to see her parents.

However, a quarter of an hour passed, and the maid that should have returned by then was nowhere to be seen.

Wu Dianshan and Wu Mingyuan felt something was amiss and immediately sent someone else over. The old steward, worried there was a problem, went personally to find her.

Shortly after, the old steward returned with a pale face.

Behind him were two Celestial Human Realm guards with equally pale faces and a pretty little girl with darting eyes, Wu Qianrou.

But Wu Yiluo, who should have appeared with them, was nowhere to be found.

"What... happened?" Wu Dianshan’s previously relaxed posture tensed up, and his expression became stern.

Wu Mingyuan and his wife also grew anxious: "What happened? Where’s Yiluo?"

The two Celestial Human Realm guards were so terrified they knelt with a thud, their voices trembling: "Your Highness, Princess Consort, the Little Princess, she’s, she’s gone missing."

They were arranged by Prince Anjun and Princess Anjun to protect Wu Yiluo’s safety.

They had been diligently guarding the Little Princess all this time.

However, they were not comfortable entering a girl’s private room, so they stayed in the courtyard and followed the Little Princess in secret whenever she went out.

During this time, the Little Princess hadn’t gone out, and they occasionally saw and heard the Little Princess through the glazed windows, never suspecting anything amiss. It was only when Wu Dianshan sent someone to find her but couldn’t that they realized something was wrong.

The old steward added, "Your Highness, I’ve already sent people to search the Prince’s Mansion inside and out, but we still haven’t found the Little Princess."

"Qianrou!" Wu Dianshan’s face darkened instantly as he glared at Wu Qianrou hiding behind the two Celestial Human Realm guards, sternly demanding, "Be honest, what exactly happened?"

Wu Qianrou, merely eight or nine years old, was startled by Wu Dianshan’s fierce glare and obediently recounted the whole story.

It turned out Wu Yiluo hated being followed by people everywhere, feeling completely unfree, unable to enjoy outings to the fullest. Moreover, people instinctively kept their distance seeing the guards around her, leaving her without friends.

So, she devised a plan, using a Celestial Secret Recording Disc to capture her voice and appearance, specially having someone make a doll that simulated her aura to fool the guards and enlisted Wu Qianrou’s help to cover her escape, sneaking out of the Prince’s Mansion alone to see the sea at the Qingluo Guard.

"What? You say Yiluo went alone to the Qingluo Guard?! To see the sea?"

Hearing Wu Qianrou’s words, Gongye Qingrui jumped up, knocking over the tea cup beside her in shock.

Prince Anjun Wu Mingyuan’s expression also sank.

Wu Dianshan’s face alternated between blue and white.

Seeing the surrounding guards still standing idly, he angrily commanded, "What are you staring at? Hurry and send people to search!"

Wu Yiluo was Prince Anjun’s most cherished young daughter, even recognized by Your Majesty. If she really went missing or met with mishap in his place, this grudge would be monumental!

Even his position as Prince Zhenzuo might be at its end!

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While Prince Zhenzuo’s Mansion was in turmoil over the Little Princess’s disappearance.

The flying chariot carrying Wang Anye had already arrived at the Flying Palace Station of the Qingluo Guard after a lengthy sea journey.

Qingluo Guard, a brand new Guardian City.

With the involvement of the Wang Family, there were naturally many "unique" architectural styles, towering concrete frameworks and thickened rock walls.

And neatly planned concrete bases with streets paved with bluestone.

The buildings along the streets, some showing orderly "modern-style" skyscrapers.

The first-time visitor, a little beggar, was deeply captivated by this scene, gratefully bowing to Wang Anye, who disembarked with her from the flying chariot, "Thank you, Seventh Young Master, for your righteous assistance. This kindness, I will surely repay."

"Wait a moment, little brother." Wang Anye caught her arm with a smile, "My Wang Family is practically co-owner of the Qingluo Guard. I often come here to play and know the place well. Since you’re here, let me show you around, and we can have a meal before we part ways."

The little beggar stiffened, her face blushing. Unable to refuse his hospitality, she had to go along. Who could say no when the Seventh Young Master not only was kind to her but also so handsome?

Then Wang Anye led her around: "Look, that’s Seafood Street, full of rare inland high-class ingredients. Here, a Qian Gold can fill you up."

"Here is Qingluo Academy, providing basic education for Qingluo Guard’s children. However, for high-level education, Wang Clan Academy is the only choice."

"Little brother, look, that’s Cyan Ruo City Guardian’s Mansion. My grandfather might not be the City Guard, but he’s stationed here for work." Wang Anye firmly grasped her arm, enthusiastically introducing, while leading her towards the City Guardian’s Mansion.

The little beggar blushed, wanting to resist but without strength. This, this little rascal, what’s his intention? Could it be he’s discovered her true identity as a girl and developed affection, intending to introduce her to his grandfather?

But, how can that be? It doesn’t comply with noble family rules, or the proper procedure. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Her heart fluttered like a Little Lu charging, her thoughts chaotic, wanting to refuse but feeling weak as he led her.

"Little brother, look, that’s the prison inside the City Guardian’s Mansion, holding the most heinous criminals." Wang Anye smiled, "I’ve heard it also houses many sea bandits?"

"Se-Seventh Young Master, why are you showing me this?" The little beggar was slightly perplexed. Wasn’t he about to introduce her to his grandfather?

Suddenly!

Wang Anye’s expression hardened slightly. He stepped back seven or eight steps, maintaining distance from the little beggar, formally declaring, "Men, apprehend this suspected fugitive little beggar and lock her up for thorough interrogation."

He had long noticed something was off about this little beggar, holding off previously to avoid causing trouble. Now within the City Guardian’s Mansion, near the prison, this little beggar couldn’t stir up trouble.

"Yes! Seventh Young Master."

A well-armed patrol team surrounded the little beggar, weapons drawn and pointed at her.

"What?"

The little beggar felt as if struck by lightning, teetering. When did I, Wu Yiluo, become a fugitive?

In an instant, her tears threatened to fall.

She thought he harbored ill intentions, craving her, and had been worried sick over it. Yet in a blink, he sent people to arrest her.

Boo hoo hoo~~~Mom was right; men aren’t trustworthy. They’re too deceitful.

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