bayedsolid Chapter 229 Heading to the Secret Passage
Chapter 229 Heading to the Secret Passage
She planned to use her special ability to store all the items into her own space. In addition, she also had plans to meet with the Third Prince.
After all, there are still many unresolved matters that require her attention.
"Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable! How can we allow you to risk your life alone!" Upon hearing this, An Ye hurriedly shook his head in opposition, his face full of disapproval.
"Stop talking and just listen to my instructions. I have my own plans and will not put myself in danger. Their target is not me, so you don't need to worry."
Dongfang Wan'er's attitude was resolute, and her appearance clearly showed that this matter was inevitable, and no one could dissuade her.
Seeing that the princess was determined, An Ye had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"Your Highness, shall I arrange for An Yi and An Er to accompany you, so that you may have someone to look after you..."
"No need. My mind is made up. I will act alone." Dongfang Wan'er's tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.
An Ye pondered to himself that he would likely not gain the upper hand in arguing with Dongfang Wan'er, so he had no choice but to give up on continuing the argument.
"Very well, Your Highness, please accompany me to escort the Prince into the secret passage. You can also familiarize yourself with the route. I will be waiting for you there."
Although there was still a hint of resentment in An Ye's tone, there was more helplessness and compromise.
Dongfang Wan'er responded decisively: "No need, you can wait for me in the secret passage."
She had already planned it out in her mind. If everyone was around, how could she quietly put those valuable items into her spatial storage?
Upon hearing this, An Ye immediately objected firmly: "Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
His stern face was full of seriousness and determination, as if there was no room for negotiation.
Qiuqin quickly chimed in, "Yes, Miss, let me stay and wait for you."
Her eyes were full of worry and concern as she stared intently at Dongfang Wan'er, fearing that something might happen to her.
Dongfang Wan'er looked at them, raised an eyebrow slightly, and asked in return, "Tell me, is the secret passage safer, or is the mansion safer?"
An Ye and Qiu Qin exchanged a glance, then answered in unison, "An Dao!"
Dongfang Wan'er crossed her arms and said confidently, "That's right. It will be much more convenient for me to act alone."
The emperor and the crown prince were not targeting me, and they certainly did not expect me to come here.
If you remain up there, and someone with ulterior motives sees you, word will inevitably leak out, leading to the exposure of the entire operation.
After hearing her words, An Ye and Qiu Qin fell into deep thought. They felt that what Dongfang Wan'er said made some sense, but how could they easily let her go into danger alone?
Seeing their hesitation, Dongfang Wan'er gently reassured them, "Don't worry, if I haven't returned by dawn, you can make your plans then."
After pondering for a long time, An Ye was finally persuaded by Dongfang Wan'er and nodded in agreement: "Alright, I will obey the Princess's orders. The Princess must be careful and take good care of her own safety."
Although Qiuqin was full of worries, she knew her mistress's temperament and decisiveness, so she had no choice but to give up in silence.
"Let's go, let's set off now!"
At Dongfang Wan'er's command, just as everyone was about to move forward, a shout suddenly rang out: "Wait for this old man!"
Doctor Dan arrived hurriedly, carrying a medicine box. Although he seemed to be in a rush, he also exuded a calm and composed demeanor, truly traveling light.
Seeing this, Dongfang Wan'er smiled and said, "Good, Doctor Dan, you've come at the right time. We were just about to head to the secret passage."
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Dongfang Wan'er turned to An Ye and asked, "An Ye, what should be done with the servants in the manor?"
She was worried. Now that her master had left, what would happen if the servants stayed in the mansion and incurred the wrath of the emperor and Ye Jingchu?
An Ye quickly replied, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have dismissed them all. They will leave on their own tomorrow."
Dongfang Wan'er nodded slightly and then asked, "Where is the secret passage?"
Dark Night didn't say much, he just clapped his hands.
In an instant, An Yi, An Er, and more than a dozen other guards appeared in the room like ghosts.
Four guards quickly prepared a shelf, which was covered with layers of thick, soft fabric, making it look extremely comfortable.
They carefully placed Ye Jiuchen on the shelf.
An Ye respectfully said to Dongfang Wan'er, "Your Highness, please follow me this way."
After saying that, he walked straight into the depths of the room. Dark Night reached out and gently touched a spot on the wall.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, a hidden passage suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes, as if it were a mysterious passage slowly rising from the depths of the earth.
Dongfang Wan'er was amazed by this scene, feeling that it was as magical as magic.
Dark Night solemnly instructed again, "Your Highness, I will now lead the Prince down. If you wish to open the secret passage, simply knock three times on the wall, and I will open it for you immediately."
Qiuqin's eyes were already brimming with tears. She tightly gripped Dongfang Wan'er's sleeve and choked out, "Miss, please be very careful. I will be here waiting for your safe return."
She looked as if Dongfang Wan'er was about to step into a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, and would be covered in wounds the next moment.
Seeing her like this, Dongfang Wan'er couldn't help but twitch her eyelids and quickly said, "Good Qiuqin, don't cry anymore. This is really bad luck."
Upon hearing this, Qiuqin hurriedly wiped away her tears with her sleeve and tried to force a smile, but the smile was even more unsightly than crying, making people feel heartbroken.
Seeing this, Dongfang Wan'er shook her head helplessly, but her heart was also filled with emotion.
"Alright! Let's go in quickly, don't waste any more time."
Then everyone slowly entered the secret passage one by one.
After the secret passage door slowly closed, this place became Dongfang Wan'er's domain, and she began to collect her belongings into her spatial storage!
At this moment, Dongfang Wan'er was like a queen who ruled over all things. As long as an object caught her eye and pleased her, regardless of its value, whether it was a priceless treasure or an ordinary object, she would magically collect it all into her mysterious space.
Look, that exquisite table, carved with intricate patterns, seems to be telling the story of past glories;
And that comfortable chair seems to still retain the warmth of its former owner;
The exquisite vase, its body painted with delicate colored glaze, shimmers with a captivating luster under the candlelight;
Even the large and soft bed could not escape being taken into the space.
Then, Dongfang Wan'er moved like a whirlwind through the mansion, embarking on a crazy tidying-up journey.
Wherever she went, everything was swept into that endless black hole of space.
Finally, even the pots and pans in the kitchen, the iron pots and copper spatulas that bore the scent of countless cooking fires, and the firewood piled up to the side, were all ruthlessly put into her space.