[COMPLETE] Transmigrated Author: The Quiet Plum

Chapter 53: Sacred Bloodlines

"Does the prince think I'll trust what you say?" Huang Li Yun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

It was incredulous! Everyone in Huo Ai witnessed just how much Xinyan Emperor doted on his fifth son. Anyone who offended the prince would be punished one way or another. Nuan Lin Che acted like a tyrant all these years relying on this favor.

His mother, the Imperial Consort Chen's words held weight in the palace even though she only had one son. Up to now, her relationship with the Xinyan Emperor was praised by bards and their love story was reenacted in opera houses.

Who would believe that Xinyan Emperor would try to kill his most beloved son?

The fifth prince laughed without an ounce of humor. "Of course not, Father Emperor is such a great actor after all. You will soon know the truth of my words. For now, I'll be your prisoner who has his uses. If you're still not sure, have someone guard the Marquise at all times."

He turned to Qiaoli. "That's right, the Marquise can come to me when you have questions. I will definitely prioritize you."

The way he said this was so strange because it didn't have the usual teasing or perverted tone. Huang Li Yun didn't know if he should be more afraid because of this.

However, he had no choice but to keep the prince since it was for his sister. For the time being, he would probably take the prince wherever he went to observe him.

Just as the Duke was planning an ideal setup in his mind, the prince spoke again. "Oh, it's better to dispose of the Censor. If it's sending Imperial Father the fake reports about you, I can do it too."

"How can I be sure you'll do as I say?" Huang Li Yun couldn't let go of his careful nature.

Nuan Lin Che knew they were getting nowhere. "Oh Goddess! Marquise, can you talk to this brother of yours? It's difficult to converse with him. This might be the reason why he doesn't have a good love life! I'm already willing to work with him so get him to work with me!"

Huang Qiaoli didn't know anything about her brother's love life and it certainly looked like he had none. But she was also curious why the prince would cooperate with her brother.

Thinking that she should help her brother a bit, she narrowed her eyes at the prince. "You have the chance to strike a full cooperation with da ge all these years but why do you only choose to act now?"

To the siblings' astonishment, the prince gave what looked to be a genuine smile. "Dear Marquise, if this prince didn't meet you today, I won't ever aid the Duke. The only reason I showed my capability is because of you. For some reason, my blood can't ignore your presence."

These words opened another bomb and Qiaoli was getting tired.

So she chose this time to suggest doing something perfectly mundane. "Can we talk this over tea?"

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There was a set of stone table and chairs outside the Duke's current chambers. Two people sat face to face and it was an unusual scene to behold.

The degenerate prince wasn't ogling the red-haired lady in front of him and the atmosphere was tranquil.

Somewhere in the background several meters away, a brooding Duke was observing the two from his window.

"My Lord, this is a risky move." Yemin stood behind him and voiced out his thoughts.

Huang Li Yun just reunited with his sister earlier today and he let her handle someone as troublesome as the fifth prince.

The Duke smiled gently. "Of course, I know this. If it's up to me, I'll take her back to Huo Ai right now and I won't allow anyone to see her."

Even as he was talking, he didn't take his eyes away from the prince. "But... my sister grew up without me. She has her own thoughts and I can see she grew up to be intelligent. I fear that she's even smarter than me. All I know is to fight people after all."