C7

Hearing that Min Xuanling was a daughter of the Min Mansion, Gong Haolan couldn't help but be stunned. This Min Mansion's status in the capital was not weak, so why would their daughter be familiar with Yan Rui? And were the Min Mansion also related to the Evil Cult? Thinking of this, Gong Haolan's gaze turned cold.

Gong Haolan wanted to ask something, but now that the carriage was ready, Gong Haolan got someone to help Min Xuanling get on the carriage.

Min Xuanling originally thought that she was the only one sitting in the carriage. She did not expect that Third Prince would also get in and her body couldn't help but freeze. Then, she thought that Third Prince was not trying to trick her. A lady from a noble family actually knew a member of a cult. If she wasn't careful, she would be charged with colluding with a criminal. The lesser ones would be deported, while the heavier ones would be executed. Min Xuanling's heart sank when she thought of this, and she started to think of a way to deal with it.

"I wonder how Miss Min's father is doing?" As expected, Gong Haolan opened his mouth not long after the carriage left.

"Thank you, Third Prince, for worrying about my father's safety." Min Xuanling calmly said, lowering her eyes and not looking at Gong Haolan.

"I wonder why Miss Min is out this time?" Gong Haolan's voice was still as cold as ever, making it hard for people to tell his mood.

"I was just having fun for a while... I woke up this morning and heard that something strange happened at Wu Hengshan's house last night, so I didn't think too much and slipped out, wanting to join in on the fun. " Min Xuanling said half-truthfully.

"Aren't you afraid of encountering danger by yourself?" Gong Haolan naturally didn't believe it.

"I didn't know it would turn out like this. I stayed in that mansion for too long, I just wanted to get some fresh air." Min Xuanling pretended to look wronged as she said, "Who knew that I would accidentally roll down the mountain and encounter rain? The road was slippery so I could only find a cave to shelter from the rain."

"Is that where you met Yan Rui?" Gong Haolan asked as he was deep in thought.

Min Xuanling nodded, "When I first entered, he was still pointing a sword at me. He only let me in after seeing that I was a weak girl. Third Prince, is he really from a cult? "

Gong Haolan did not say anything, so it seemed like he agreed.

"But Brother Yan Rui is very nice. He didn't do anything to me when we were in the cave." Lili wore an expression of ignorance, and her round eyes made her look like a naive, innocent girl.

"Yan Rui is a member of a cult, but he has a good reputation even among the people. All these years, I have never heard of him doing any evil deeds, and I think that he is indeed a righteous man, but unfortunately, he is in a cult. " Seeing her like this, Gong Haolan also put down his guard.

But then he remembered that hug. If it was just a chance encounter, why was their relationship so good? He then asked, "Why did you hug him just now?"

Hearing Gong Haolan's question, Min Xuanling secretly cursed. In ancient times, they didn't want to be so open-minded like in the modern era. In their eyes, this kind of close relationship was something that only couples could do.

Seeing that Gong Haolan's eyes were getting colder, Min Xuanling suddenly said with red eyes, "I was too touched that I couldn't help but do such a thing. Third Prince, don't tell my father or I'm dead for sure."

Gong Haolan was obviously not good at dealing with situations like this. As soon as Min Xuanling's tears came out, his momentum weakened a lot. He said helplessly, "What are you crying for? I was just asking you a few questions."

Min Xuanling shook her head as she cried, "No, it's none of your business. Third Prince, since you were a child, you have been an existence worthy of all the stars and the moon. Everyone respects and fears you, but do you know what life for an unfavoured daughter is like? "

Gong Haolan naturally had heard of Royal Father's deceit in the compound. After all, his harem was also in a precarious situation.

Without looking at Gong Haolan's face, Min Xuanling continued, "My birth mother died when I was young, so my father ignored me, and my mother and second sister didn't like me either. Later on, even the servants in the mansion can order me around. I fell into the water a few days ago and was sick for a few days before I woke up. I thought my parents would take care of me no matter what, even if it was just a facade, but they didn't do anything. In the Min Mansion, I am just like an outsider. Even if I had been missing for a few days, as long as maidservant did not report me, they would not have discovered me. "

Min Xuanling's words were full of emotion, and even she was impressed by her acting skills. She silently praised herself in her heart. He secretly glanced at Gong Haolan and saw that he was stunned by what he said. He couldn't help but feel proud of himself.

Gong Haolan heard the 15 year old girl complaining to him and felt some sympathy for her. However, he still hadn't forgotten the important matter as he said seriously, "What does this have to do with you hugging Yan Rui."

Min Xuanling sniffed and said, feeling wronged, "Of course it's related. Since young, other than Momo Zhang and Ziyi, no one else has treated me so well. Moreover, this person is just a stranger that we've known each other for half a day. In a moment of excitement, I did such a disrespectful thing. Now that I think about it, I feel a little ashamed. I hope that Third Prince does not tell my father about this matter. "

"So that's how it is." Seeing that Min Xuanling didn't seem to be lying and that this explanation was reasonable, Gong Haolan nodded his head suspiciously and said, "Don't worry, I will tell Old Master Min about what happened today."

"Thank you, Third Prince." Min Xuanling finally let out a sigh of relief. It was easy to believe such fake 70% truth. Even if Third Prince wanted to investigate in the future, he wouldn't be able to find anything.

Gong Haolan thought for a moment, then said, "Miss Min, I know that Yan Rui has a lot of weight in your heart now. But I still have to remind you that he is, after all, the Sixth Young Master of the Demonic Sect. "

Min Xuanling nodded slightly. "What Third Prince wanted to say, Xuanling understood, was that Brother Yan Rui was like a kind older brother to me. But if one day he really does do something bad, I'm not a man who knows right from wrong. "

"This King is relieved that Miss Min can think like that." Gong Haolan was finally relieved after hearing Min Xuanling's promise.

Afterwards, the two of them arrived at the Min Mansion door without a word. This was the first time Third Prince had come to the Min Mansion, and when the servants saw that the person who came was actually a prince, they immediately went to report to Old Master Min.

A moment later, Old Master Min and Madame Min came out quickly.

"I didn't know that Third Prince would suddenly arrive. I was too far away to welcome him, so I hope that your highness can forgive me." Old Master Min somewhat fearfully bowed towards Liu Tie and wanted to invite him into the mansion to drink some tea.

However, Gong Haolan shook his head and said, "No need, This King still has matters to attend to, so I won't disturb Old Master Min anymore." With that, he ordered someone to help Min Xuanling off the carriage, and continued, "Just now, on my way back, I met the daughter of Min Mansion, and seeing that her leg was injured, I invited her to get on the carriage to bring her back."

Old Master Min and Madame Min were both stunned when they saw Min Xuanling appear in front of them. Before Old Master Min could say anything, Madame Min spoke first, "You damned girl, when did you get out? How did you become like this?" Why are you still standing there disgracing yourself? Hurry up and come over! "

Seeing Old Master Min and Madame Min coming back with injuries, Gong Haolan could not help but frown. He scolded her so harshly as if he were scolding a servant. It seemed like what Min Xuanling said on the carriage was correct, and this was even in front of him. If he was not here, it was unknown how Min Mansion would scold this girl.