CHAPTER 2227: CHAPTER 2227: THESE LITTLE MOVES

Little did they know, before anyone had a chance to turn around, a figure jumped directly over the wall and into the courtyard from the darkness.

"Thief!"

Yin Baiqing, without a second thought, shouted aloud.

Princess Consort Niu indeed wanted to stop him, but it was too late to do so.

"Audacious thief, to be so reckless in Prince Niu’s Mansion, servants, come quickly...ugh!"

Just having climbed down from the city wall and returned to Sui Zimo’s courtyard under the cover of darkness, Prince Niu did not expect to encounter his consort and son at this time, in this place.

Fearing his son might really call the outside guards over, he swiftly moved, grabbing and holding the person, securely covering his mouth with his hand.

"Shh, don’t shout."

"Mmm!"

Yin Baiqing, by the light of the moon, glanced at the familiar face and his eyes widened in astonishment.

Isn’t this his foolish father, the prince? Why would he appear in this courtyard at this time, and in such a manner?

"You... you, you you... why are you here?!"

Prince Niu: "..."

This brat is really too unlovable.

Seeing his own father and not even calling out to him is one thing, but to have an expression demanding why are you here, get out quickly, is just unbearable.

"You child really are..."

"Prince Niu, why have you come at this time?"

Just as he was about to say something, he saw Zhe Jue walking out from the kitchen with a tray in his hands, coincidentally seeing him.

He turned his head, glanced at Zhe Jue, then looked back at his consort and son, decisively pushing Yin Baiqing into Princess Consort Niu’s arms before speaking.

"Consort, take Baiqing back to your courtyard first, we will discuss the rest later."

After thinking it over, he felt that saying nothing at all wasn’t appropriate, so he added a few more words.

"The city is quite turbulent these days, try to visit the palace less frequently, and lastly, instruct the servants of the mansion not to discuss the rumors outside."

"Yes, my lord."

Though Princess Consort Niu was extremely startled, she curbed her curiosity and complied.

"Mother, he..."

Yin Baiqing glanced at his mother and then back at the man before him.

There were many questions he wanted to ask, but he didn’t know which to ask first.

"Go back with your mother for now; leave this to your brother-in-law," said Princess Consort Niu to her son, after which she gave Prince Niu a deep look before turning to leave.

At this time, Sui Zimo also heard the commotion outside and came out, supporting his wife.

"I’ve heard Yin Lvqing suffered a loss in prison," said Prince Niu with amusement.

Anyone capable of making Yin Lvqing suffer a loss in prison, except for these two in front of him, he couldn’t think of anyone else.

"Hmm."

Lin Caisang did not deny it.

"I thought by stepping on him a few more times he might summon those behind him to appear."

"Such matters are not so easily accomplished," Prince Niu raised an eyebrow and said.

The person behind Yin Lvqing, with whom Prince Niu had been close to for so many years, had not been found out at all.

"Please, have a seat."

He glanced at the wooden table in the courtyard and took a seat first.

"Yin Lvqing may seek out that person due to this trifle, but that person is not foolish and will not fall for your little schemes, nor will they likely reveal any flaws," he stated.

"For a character like that, your maneuvers are much too simplistic."