Chapter 8: Escape

Lin Pianran remembered her previous life clearly: the eldest princess was ultimately falsely accused and implicated in a witchcraft and poison case.

Emperor Qinwu despised witchcraft and poison with a deep-seated loathing. Enraged on the spot, he ordered the eldest princess’s outer garment to be stripped off publicly, then had her, hair disheveled, executed by waist-cutting in the marketplace, meeting a tragic and pitiful death.

Such a beautiful and kind daughter of heaven—how heartbreaking her fate was!

The eldest princess’s demise was also greatly influenced by the scheming and backstabbing of Princess Huai’an, who became the final push that hurled the princess, already on the edge of a cliff, into an endless abyss.

One could say she was the chief culprit.

Today, Lin Pianran’s revelation of Princess Huai’an’s true nature was also a warning to the exquisitely beautiful and kind-hearted eldest princess, so that she would not fall victim to such a cruel death again.

Kind people should never be deceived and harmed by merciless and cruel ones.

Such villains truly deserve to suffer the most severe punishments in hell.

Princess Huai’an cast her eyes downward at Lin Chuyan, who was fleeing in tears, and spoke with a solemn tone: “As a royal princess, one must prioritize the greater good and never show partiality; otherwise, one easily leaves grounds for criticism and impeachment.”

“We must not only uphold the dignity of the royal family but also maintain fairness and justice under the law.”

“Eldest sister, now is the time to urgently seek reinforcements. Your younger sister is willing to take on this dangerous responsibility and will surely bring aid to rescue everyone from this peril. I will not disappoint you! Please grant your consent...”

Having said this, she gave a perfunctory bow to the eldest princess, and before receiving any reply, fled hastily with her secret guards along the hillside behind them.

She left in such a rush, as if escaping in panic.

Lin Pianran glanced at her retreating figure calmly and whispered, “Your Highness, the eldest princess, I suspect Princess Huai’an will not return. She has likely gone straight back to camp to rest...”

The eldest princess, with her pure and innocent eyes wide open, found it hard to believe and asked, “My younger sister would not be so selfish and self-centered as to care only for her own life, would she?”

“Lin Chuyan is Princess Huai’an’s companion and her legitimate cousin; they grew up together and share a deep bond. Would even she abandon us without a second thought? That seems impossible, utterly unfathomable!”

To reveal Princess Huai’an’s ugly nature to the eldest princess, Lin Pianran deliberately said, “Otherwise, shall I make a bet with Your Highness?”

Though unable to understand Huai’an’s selfishness, the eldest princess grew interested and softly agreed, “Very well. If I lose, I will give you a set of imperial headpieces as a gift.”

“Agreed, it’s a deal!”

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